Jayson Sherlock (Revulsed) on Cerebral Contamination

In the last guest episode of 2023, Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K is joined by Jayson Sherlock from Australian death metal act Revulsed. They discuss the creative process behind the band’s latest album Cerebral Contamination. From the early origins of songs like Nefarious Devourment to wrapping up recording after completing just 10 tracks, Jason gives insight into the long road to Cerebral Contamination.

Jayson also reflects on being a part of bands like Mortification, Horde, Paramecium, and shares his thoughts on Christian metal. 

Track list

Revulsed – Nefarious Devourment

Check out Cerebral Contamination

https://everlastingspewrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cerebral-contamination

Monuments on In Stasis

Andy Cizek and Werner Erkelens from progressive metal act Monuments join Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K ahead of their performance at the NH7 Weekender festival this weekend.

They talk about writing their latest album In Stasis remotely over Discord during the pandemic, the decision to include the instrumental tracks with the deluxe edition and performing the songs live. 

Track list

Monuments – False Providence (Acoustic) 

I Built The Sky (Ft. Andy Cizek & Olly Steele) – The Fire Inside

Check out In Statis (Deluxe edition) – https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/in-stasis-deluxe-edition

BEAR on touring India, Vanta and NH7 Weekender

BEAR are returning to India this week! The Belgian metal act will be performing at the NH7 Weekender on 1st December.

I managed to get the entire band for a chat and they reminisced about their India tour 5 years ago. We also spoke about their musical progression from Propaganda to their latest release Vanta, recorded during the pandemic and amidst personal struggles. They also discuss their collaborative songwriting process for Vanta and varied musical influences like Deftones, and Cult of Luna.

Track list 

BEAR – Repose Beyond Fate

Check out Vanta – https://bearpropaganda.bandcamp.com/album/vanta

Rainburn on Vignettes

Bangalore progressive rock act Rainburn are back on the podcast. This time around they give an inside look at their creative process for their upcoming album Vignettes. Hear directly from Vats, Neilroy, and Riju on how they developed the concept, wrote the songs, and captured the live energy in the studio. Get the stories behind the singles “Outrage” and “Party People.”

Track list

Rainburn – Outrage-Seeking Generation Z Brain

Rainburn – Party People

Imperial Triumph – Merkurius Gilded (ft. Kenny G and Max Gorelick)

Stream/Download Vignettes – https://rainburn.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes

Ricky Meyers (Suffocation) on Hymns from the Apocrypha

Suffocation Vocalist Ricky Myers joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K and Aditya Rao to discuss the death metal pioneer’s crushing 11th album, Hymns from the Apocrypha. He talks about the songwriting process, his evolution as a lyricist, and how he put his own spin on Suffocation’s iconic vocals. Myers also teases upcoming tours, gives his take on today’s extreme metal scene, and gives a shout-out to some of his favorite newer bands.

Track list

Kill the King – Hate Advocacy

Suffocation – Immortal Execration

Check out Kill the King – https://killthekingofficial.bandcamp.com/album/kill-the-king

Check out Hymns From The Apocrypha – https://suffocation.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-from-the-apocrypha

Waqas Ahmed on Doomsday Astronaut

On this episode, I am joined by Waqas Ahmed to discuss his musical journey, from releasing solo instrumental rock albums during the pandemic to forming and touring with his progressive metal band Doomsday Astronaut. 

Waqas also shares fascinating stories of being a metal musician in Pakistan, moving abroad to Germany and Romania, and continuing to pursue his passion for music production and metal guitar.

Track list 

Doomsday Astronaut – Yojimbo Unleashed 

Odyssey – Dream Slayer

Check out Djent Djinn – https://doomsdayastronaut.bandcamp.com/album/djent-djinn

Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, Obsidious) on Tulpa

On this new episode, I am joined by virtuoso bassist Linus Klausenitzer, he recently released his debut solo record, Tulpa.

Linus Klausenitzer gives an inside look into managing the guest musicians and balancing creativity with business. He shares intriguing stories behind the album’s concepts and gives fans a taste through featured songs.

Stay tuned to the end for an exciting update from Alkaloid.

Track list

Linus Klausenitzer – Our Soul Sets Sail to

Linus Klausenitzer – King Of Hearts

https://artofpropaganda.bandcamp.com/album/tulpa

Behind the glass: A Personal Path to Album Creation

https://alkaloidsom.bandcamp.com/album/numen

Mixtape 2023 # 3

Back with a new mixtape. This one is inspired by the gigs I caught last month and also plan on catching in the coming months. Also included are picks from albums that I have been listening to the most. 

Update: Post the release of this episode, the Cryptopsy gig in Bangalore scheduled for 25th November was cancelled due to political reasons.

Tracklist

The Riot Peddlers – High Horse. 

Pacifist – The Bridge between us.

KEN mode – These Wires (Void) 

Fange – À La Racine (Privation)

Mercenary – Anthem for the Anxious (Soundtrack To The End of Times)

Orbiter – Silence Breaks (Hollow World)

Rorcal – Early Mourning (Silence)

Svalbard – Defiance from (The Weight Of The Mask) 

Cryptopsy – Flayed the Swine (As Gomorrah Burns)

Bear – Piece or Defeatist  (Vanta) 

Suffocation – Seraphim Enslavement (Hymns From The Apocrypha)

Cobra Spell – SEX (666)

Check out the past Mixtapes

Jake E (Cyhra) on Self-Producing ‘The Vertigo Trigger’

Jake E from Swedish heavy metal act Cyhra joined me to discuss the band’s latest album The Vertigo Trigger. They discuss self producing the album, performing in Japan, and also if they are a supergroup.

Tracks played on the podcast

Cyhra – Life is a hurricane 

Cyhra – Live a little 

Check out The Vertigo Trigger – https://cyhra.bfan.link/tvtglp

J-F Dagenais (Kataklysm) interview

J-F Dagenais from Kataklysm joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss the band’s latest album, Goliath, the inspiration behind it, music production, and the band’s journey so far.

Tune in to find out more.

Tracks played on the podcast

Kataklysm – Die as a King 

Kataklysm – Bringer of Vengeance 

Check out Goliath – https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath