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| ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY | Steve Regan: 20 Years Of Sludge | 28 Sep 2026 | 02:06:34 | |
This week we are joined by Steve Regan, frontman of OG UK deathcore band Annotations Of An Autopsy. We talk about his vocal inspirations, the band's origin story, everything about the early demos & the Welcome To Sludge City EP, edgy lyrical themes, subsequent records & style changes, the band's reunion, new music & so much more. https://www.instagram.com/regantattoo/ https://www.instagram.com/aoaaband/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez TIMESTAMPS (testing, testing, AI bad) 00:00:00 - Love us or hate us 00:02:39 - MySpace hustle 00:04:14 - MySpace vs. Facebook and Instagram 00:06:36 - Steve's roots and starting the band 00:11:09 - Hating "Serpents" 00:12:04 - Inhales & fake lyrics 00:14:22 - "Sludge City" controversy 00:16:37 - Gang chants 00:18:28 - Logos and design work 00:21:14 - Welcome To Sludge City artwork 00:22:57 - Rejected cover art 00:27:36 - IndieMerchstore 00:30:01 - Recording and getting signed 00:33:59 - Pigsqueals 00:45:21 - Early shows and Before The Throne Of Infection 00:48:07 - Hull Metal Fest 00:51:55 - UK deathcore scene 00:52:59 - Death metal vs. deathcore 01:00:12 - Crowd takes over "Sludge City" 01:02:48 - Stage Breaker era 01:11:11 - The hiatus 01:17:57 - Comeback shows w/ Slaughter To Prevail 01:22:42 - SS & Mitch Lucker 01:24:33 - Social awkwardness and tattooing 01:30:25 - Touring with Big Chocolate 01:36:15 - Crabcore sucks 01:48:06 - Inhale vocal debate 01:54:57 - New album 02:02:46 - Mitch Lucker wearing AOAA Hoodie | |||
| VULVODYNIA | Maya Pobst: From Bedroom Covers to Joining South Africa's Heaviest Band | EP 157 | 21 Sep 2026 | 01:50:50 | |
This week we are joined by Vulvodynia's brand new vocalist Maya Pobst. We chat about everything from her journey auditioning for the band to learning their entire setlist & playing her first tour in Europe within a matter of weeks. We also talk about the new song Twin Tyrants, the challenges of being trans in the metal scene, her rise on social media, vocal olympics, modern deathcore & so much more. https://www.instagram.com/mayapobst/ https://www.instagram.com/vulvodyniaofficial/ "Twin Tyrants" Merch Drop: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vulvodynia Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| CROWN MAGNETAR | Dan Tucker: Breakdowns, Gains & Beans | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:32:15 | |
We sat down with Dan Tucker, vocalist of brutal deathcore band Crown Magnetar to catch up on all things breakdowns, gains & beans. We talk about the band's upcoming record "The Hollowing Of Godflesh", iconic merch designs, the state of deathcore, video games, fitness, his solo project Budgeonex & so much more. THE HOLLOWING OF GODFLESH - 9/25 Preorders: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/crown-magnetar https://www.instagram.com/dancrown_/ https://www.instagram.com/crownmagnetar/ https://www.instagram.com/bludgeonexbd/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| GIRL OF GLASS | Jason Frazier: New Album & Why Deathcore Sucks | EP 155 | 07 Sep 2026 | 02:22:53 | |
This week we are joined by Jason Frazier, vocalist of Girl Of Glass. We talk about everything regarding the band's upcoming record "Some Words Were Never Enough", the recently release single "Third Knives The Charm" as well as catch up on all of the GoG lore. Opinions on the deathcore revival, the music industry, deathcore trends that gotta go, bass drops, poetry & so much more. "Some Words Were Never Enough" drops September 10th Preorders/merch: https://girlofglass.com/ https://www.instagram.com/one.dyingwish/ https://www.instagram.com/girlofglass.dc https://www.instagram.com/corpsepiletxdm/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| SCOTT IAN LEWIS | CARNIFEX: "More Than Misery" Exclusive Deep Dive | 31 Aug 2026 | 02:34:06 | |
Carnifex frontman Scott Ian Lewis joins us this week to tell us ALL about the band's recently announced full length "More Than Misery". More Than Misery represents the band's 10th album, so while our conversation centers around all of the fine detail of the record, we also compare and contrast against the 21+ years of the band's career & the scene it's occupied. Everything from writing & recording the record, inspirations, lyrical themes, mindset & goals for the record, this 2 and a half hour long conversation takes a deep look into the evil that's to come. More Than Misery releases 11.6.26 via Sumerian Records Pre-orders: https://www.carnifexmetal.com/ Upcoming tour dates: https:///www.carnifexmetal.com https://www.instagram.com/scottianlewis/ https://www.instagram.com/carnifex/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| LUKE GRIFFIN (SHUSH) | Acrania, Pigsqueals & UK Slamming Deathcore | 24 Aug 2026 | 02:33:36 | |
This week we sit down with one of, if not THE GOAT of pigsqueals, Luke Griffin. In this episode we talk all about his past bands; from Thrown To Belial to Acrania and everything in between, as well as his multi-genre solo project Shush. Shush recently released it's first deathcore / slam album "Vow Of Silence", so we talk at length about his approach to the record, collaboration & future plans. We of course talk influences, the UK deathcore scene, politics in lyrics, conspiracy theories, meeting legends such as Mitch Lucker & Oli Sykes and so much more. https://www.instagram.com/lukegrf/ https://www.instagram.com/shush_music/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| DEATHCORE HOT TAKES | 17 Aug 2026 | 03:22:52 | |
In this weeks episode, hosts Yan and Dom debate all of life's most important topics: the state of deathcore, myspace deathcore revival (overrated?), modern deathcore production, vocal features, joke bands, heaviest bands of all time & so much more. Needless to say, this one's a yapfest. Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| CHOLERA | Bill Zakovec: 20 Years Of Infection | 10 Aug 2026 | 02:09:37 | |
Joining us this week is Bill Zakovec, co-frontman of OG myspace deathcore band Cholera. We talk about 20 years of the band, their recent rerecording of the iconic The Answer To Infection EP, going viral on Myspace, nearly signing to Victory Records & so much more. https://www.instagram.com/billyzakovec/ https://www.instagram.com/choleracle/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| NATE JOHNSON (PART 2) | 03 Aug 2026 | 04:15:53 | |
Part 2 of our 7+ hour conversation with a legend, an icon, a staple in the deathcore scene: Nate Johnson. An all inclusive look back on his musical career; from the genre defining Deadwater Drowning to Premonitions Of War, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, Fit For An Autopsy & everything in between. Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| NATE JOHNSON (PART 1) | 27 Jul 2026 | 03:24:44 | |
Part 1 of 2 of our 7+ hour conversation with a legend, an icon, a staple in the deathcore scene: Nate Johnson. An all inclusive look back on his musical career; from the genre defining Deadwater Drowning to Premonitions Of War, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, Fit For An Autopsy & everything in between. Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| A NIGHT IN TEXAS | Cory Judd: Aussie Tech Deathcore, Vocalist Changes & Internet Outrage | 20 Jul 2026 | 02:45:11 | |
This week's guest is Cory Judd, guitarist, songwriter & founder of Australia technical deathcore band A Night In Texas. In this extensive conversation we talk about his struggles with the identity of the band, enduring 4 vocalist changes throughout their career & ultimately the "why" and "how" he has managed to keep the band afloat over the past 16 years. From the 2010 demo to Global Slaughter, passing through The God Delusion & their split EP with Angelmaker, Cory reflects with us on the highs and lows of the band's career. With the band's new record "The Darkest Side Of Humanity" set to release September 4th via Unique Leader Records, we chat about the lead single, working with Francesco Paoli of Fleshgod Apocalypse, the writing behind the record, music videos & more. https://www.instagram.com/corytexas/ https://www.instagram.com/anightintexas/ Preorder the new record: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/a-night-in-texas Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| REV3RENT Interviews BRUTALITY PODCAST | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:35:20 | |
Rev3rent vocalist Joshua Bailey Guard once said "yo set up the camera and let us interview you guys" and so we did. Guitarist Mario Ochoa joins the conversation, with appearances from their drummer Aiden Lopez, as well as members of Emmure Zach Allard and Chris Dombrowski. Rev3rent: https://www.instagram.com/rev3rent_/ Joshua: https://www.instagram.com/joshypoo_______/ Mario: https://www.instagram.com/aloudsiren/ Aiden: https://www.instagram.com/bybloodandiron/ Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zachallarddrums/ Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdombrowski/ Filmed on June 10th 2026 @ Theatre Beanfield in Montreal, Canada during the Spite / Emmure / Psycho-Frame / Rev3rent tour. Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| THE ACACIA STRAIN | Devin Shidaker: CKY, Makeshift Guitars & The Heaviest Bands Of All Time | 06 Jul 2026 | 02:54:30 | |
This week's guest is Devin Shidaker, guitarist of The Acacia Strain. In this chat we go over his love for CKY, his journey into guitar, his first metalcore/deathcore band 1931, the 2000s deathcore scene & the myspace era. We reflect about his time in Oceano and Rose Funeral, The Acacia Strain's latest record You Are Safe From God Here, songwriting, collaboration, nostalgia & the band's longevity. We go over some of his current favorite bands, his picks for heaviest bands of all time, and of course: we answer the question; is The Acacia Strain a deathcore band? All that and SO much more in this near-3 hour conversation. https://www.instagram.com/devinshidaker/ https://www.instagram.com/theacaciastrain/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| ROSE FUNERAL | Ryan Gardner: Myspace Era, The Lost Album & Inverted Crosses | 29 Jun 2026 | 02:08:28 | |
Our guest this week is Ryan Gardner, the mastermind behind Cincinatti deathcore band Rose Funeral. We dive deep into the history of the band; from the Myspace demos to the iconic Crucify Kill Rot, Resting Sonata, their change of direction with Gates Of Punishement, what lead to the band breaking up and ultimately coming back together. We also go in depth about the upcoming Rose Funeral record & music video, his relationship with religion, tour stories & so much more. https://www.instagram.com/rosefuneral/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| BRAND OF SACRIFICE | Kyle Anderson: Berserk, New Music & The Future Of Deathcore | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:43:44 | |
This week we are joined by Kyle Anderson, frontman of deathcore powerhouse Brand Of Sacrifice. The band recently dropped two brand new songs, their first releases in over two and a half years. We go over the reasons behind the gap, internal band struggles, upcoming music & more. We also talk at length about the myspace deathcore revival, what we all think the next wave of deathcore will be & the band's experimentation over the years. Lastly, we couldn't not talk about anime... so we go over some Berserk lore, anime not being cool in the 90s, his personal favorite series, oldschool vs newschool animation styles & more. THIS PLACE WASN'T MEANT FOR US // SEEING RED Listen Here: https://bos.bfan.link/TPWMFU https://www.instagram.com/kyleofsacrifice/ https://www.instagram.com/brandofsacrificemetal/ https://www.instagram.com/shiborithreads/ https://www.instagram.com/dokurocoffee/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| GUS FARIAS: Djent, Loss, Addiction & Life After Volumes | 15 Jun 2026 | 02:52:55 | |
This week we are joined by ex-Volumes vocalist Gus Farias. A true deep dive into the origins of the band, the djent scene over the years, tour stories, relationships with labels, ex-bandmates, getting kicked off of Warped Tour, addiction / getting sober, the infamous Vol/tures project, his new band Self Checkout as well as his brother's passing. RIP Diego Farias. GUS FARIAS: https://www.instagram.com/realyungyogi/ SELF CHECKOUT: https://www.instagram.com/selfcheckoutofficial/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| THE JONATHAN HUBER INTERVIEW | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:57:59 | |
Our guest this week is Jonathan Huber, legendary vocalist known for his work in I Declare War & Pathology. We chat about the MySpace/early YouTube deathcore era, the "I Declare Goddess" viral video, recording and touring with IDW and Pathology, filling in for Phil Bozeman / Whitechapel, why he stepped away from music & and what life looks like now as a fishing guide in the Pacific Northwest. JONATHAN HUBER: https://www.instagram.com/opchromefishing/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com For sponsorship opportunities: info@brutalitypodcast.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| THE PARTISAN TURBINE | Michael Guidice: Early 2000s Deathcore, Surgical Assault & Pigsqueal Hate | 25 May 2026 | 02:05:18 | |
Our guest this week is Michael Guidice, guitarist of myspace deathcore / death metal band The Partisan Turbine. We chat about the early 2000s, recording the Surgical Assault for 600$, touring with Whitechapel pre-The Somatic Defilement, their failed contract with SOAR, the full length that ended the band, and finally what brings us to TPT playing again in 2026. The Partisan Turbine: https://www.instagram.com/thepartisanturbineofficial/ TPT Merch Preorders: https://xloyal2thafoilx.bigcartel.com/product/the-partisan-turbine-blood-splatter-basketball-jersey Hellfest Preshow: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/hellfest-presents-for-the-fallen-dreams-recon-olth-the-partisan-turbine-swordpath-2026-07-02-market-h-12f65c Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| BLEEDING THROUGH | Brandan Schieppati: 2000s Orange County Metalcore, Hostile Crowds & Cheating Death | 18 May 2026 | 01:24:46 | |
Brandan Schieppati, frontman of Bleeding Through, sits down to reflect on the band's 26-year career: from the explosive Orange County hardcore scene of the early 2000s to pioneering synths in metalcore and playing Ozfest and Hellfest. He shares stories about the making of This Is Love, This Is Murderous, early friendships with bands like Parkway Drive and Motionless in White, and what it takes to stay relevant and in shape decades into a career. A wide-ranging conversation covering scene history, band philosophy, and what's next for Bleeding Through. https://www.instagram.com/brandanschieppati/ https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough/ https://www.instagram.com/riseabovefitness/ Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast Brutality Podcast Merch: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast Sponsors: • Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Follow Brutality Podcast: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast • Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN • Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast Follow Yan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyan Follow Dom: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez | |||
| CHANEY CRABB (ENTHEOS) | Integrity, Living In A Barn & Never Giving Up | 04 May 2026 | 02:17:09 | |
This week we are joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist of progressive metal band Entheos. We dive into her history growing with music, going viral, the band's sonic progression, working with her husband & being authentic. We also talk about some of her favorite deathcore bands, influences, what ruined metal in the early 2010s, as well as have a deep conversation about energy, being open minded & manifesting success. CHANEY CRABB: https://www.instagram.com/chaneycrabb/ ENTHEOS: https://www.instagram.com/entheosofficial/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, bonus content & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://www.linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| AARON MATTS (TEN56.) | Nostalgia, Addiction & Cursed Tour Stories | 27 Apr 2026 | 02:52:35 | |
This week's guest is Aaron Matts, vocalist of Ten56. We take a trip down memory lane to explore what got him into heavy music, landing with Betraying The Martyrs, touring with Mitch Lucker & watching his band's trailer go up in flames. We talk a bunch of nostalgia, forming Ten56. and have an honest conversation about his struggles with anxiety, addiction & mental health. AARON MATTS: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmatts/ TEN56.: https://www.instagram.com/ten56hq/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, bonus content & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://www.linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| SALEM VEX (BLOODBATHER / CRUCIFICTION) | Giving Fellas Somethin To Talk About | 20 Apr 2026 | 03:08:00 | |
The return of one of our favorite humans in the scene: Salem Vex. He's back for an unfiltered, no BS conversation about the state of heavy music, his struggles with self-doubt & ego, industry pressures and online toxicity. He doesn't hold back and shares personal stories about betrayal, past relationships/friendships, former band beefs but ultimately finding happiness. Salem has ressurected his band Bloodbather for one final (?) album. We chat about birthing these songs, recording process, lyrical themes, what we can expect from the album & future plans for the band. ANAYNGSTTA drops April 24th with a limited vinyl + merch drop via Wax Vessel on release day: https://waxvessel.com SALEM VEX: https://www.instagram.com/salemvex/ BLOODBATHER: https://www.instagram.com/bloodbather/ CRUCIFICTION: https://www.instagram.com/crucifictioncult/ THE REQUIEM: https://www.instagram.com/therequiemband/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| JONA WEINHOFEN (I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN) | Early IKTPQ Lore, Legos & Bring Me The Horizon | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:56:54 | |
This week we sat down with a staple in the metalcore scene: Jona Weinhofen of I Killed The Prom Queen. We went deep in this one, talking about his life growing up, first bands, the inception of IKTPQ, the Australian scene at the time, early touring & early records. We dive into "Choose to Love, Live or Die", the split EP with Parkway Drive and of course When Goodbye Means Forever / recording with Fredrick Nordstrom. We also chat about some of his favorite metalcore bands, his time in Bring Me The Horizon, playing with Job For A Cowboy & Suicide Silence in 2005, his crazy Lego collection & so much more. Catch I Killed The Prom Queen celebrating 25 years of the band all across the UK & Europe: www.kingstar-music.com/portfolio-items/i-killed-the-prom-queen JONA WEINHOFEN: https://www.instagram.com/jonaweinhofen/ I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN: https://www.instagram.com/iktpqofficial/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| THE RED CHORD (GUY KOZOWYK) | Early Demo Lore, AOL Messenger Booking & The Invention of Deathcore | 06 Apr 2026 | 02:26:43 | |
Ladies and gentlemen: mission accomplished. We've finally interviewed the legendary Guy Kozowyk vocalist of genre defining band The Red Chord. Guy joins us to talk about all of the early days lore; from the Ictus days pre-TRC, how they went about finding their sound, early influences, first tours, the realities of booking and managing a band in the early 2000s & how they got their iconic logo. We then of course go through stories about recording their early demos, Fused Together In Revolving Doors, Clients, playing Sounds Of The Underground 2005, Ozzfest 2006 as well as Mayhem Festival 2008, playing alongside Bring Me The Horizon in 2005, Job For A Cowboy & so much more. A new band, new music for The Red Chord (?) & finally, we answer the real question: who truly invented deathcore? GUY KOZOWYK: https://www.instagram.com/guykozowyk/ THE RED CHORD: https://www.instagram.com/theredchordofficial/ JUSTIFICATIONS: https://www.instagram.com/justificationsnh/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| BODYBOX (HARRISON BROWN) | Slam, Fake Songs & Getting Banned In Vegas | 30 Mar 2026 | 02:13:19 | |
This week we are joined by the mastermind behind Florida slam band Bodybox: Harrison Brown. In this extensive conversation we go through his introductions to heavy music, experience working Florida venues, his time as a DJ, forming Bodybox & making music with Hunter Young. We get to talking about the lore behind many songs on the band's latest record "3", playing in Canada with fill-ins that don't know the songs, getting blackout drunk in Vegas before having to play in a casino, the beer he's into & so much more. Catch Bodybox on the Chaos & Carnage tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, & Gates To Hell: https://www.chaosandcarnage.com/ BODYBOX: https://www.instagram.com/bodyboxfldm/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| MATT MCGACHY (CRYPTOPSY) | Death Metal Drama, Deathcore Allegations & 30 Years of None So Vile | 23 Mar 2026 | 01:06:24 | |
This week we are joined by Matt McGachy, vocalist of legendary death metal band Cryptopsy. In this wide ranging conversation, we go over the important questions: is Cryptopsy a deathcore band? Are anime t-shirts a sin? Is Montreal still the metal capital of the world? We go over his controversial entry into the band, his debut record The Unspoken King, Cryptopsy over the years, his connection to None So Vile as well as some Quebec death metal history. Catch the band on The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026, celebrating 30 years of None So Vile alongside Nectrot, Fulci & Blood Monolith: https://bnds.us/vdr95f MATT MCGACHY: https://www.instagram.com/voxandhops/ CRYPTOPSY: https://www.instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| BROOK REEVES (IMPENDING DOOM) | Christian Deathcore, Myspace Demos & The State Of The Genre | 16 Mar 2026 | 02:51:47 | |
This week we are joined by one of the GOATs: Brook Reeves of Impending Doom. In true Brutality Podcast fashion, we dive deep into the bands origin story, early influences, recording & performing the 2005 "The Sin and Doom of Godless Men" demo, Nailed. Dead. Risen., touring with Whitechapel early on, the Mitch Lucker memorial show, inhales & more. We also end up chatting about current affairs; from Star Wars to the state of deathcore, faith as a musician, getting his kids into music, his relationship with Korn, etc. BROOK REEVES: https://www.instagram.com/brookydoom/ IMPENDING DOOM: https://www.instagram.com/impendingdoom/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| GET ME THE KNIFE | JOSEPH TOVAR: Myspace Deathcore, Rockband Mics & San Antonio Lore | 09 Mar 2026 | 02:26:08 | |
Get Me The Knife's vocalist Joseph Tovar joins us this week to talk all about their brand new EP Serrated Liberation. We go over some of the band's history, writing process & recording of the new record. We talk about Joseph's old bands, discovering Myspace deathcore, going to his first shows, how he almost joined Demolisher, working with childhood heroes, fatherhood & so much more. JOSEPH TOVAR: https://www.instagram.com/josephxtovar/ GET ME THE KNIFE: https://www.instagram.com/getmetheknife/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| NEKROPISSER | DAMIAN BROWN: Roblox Shows, Slam Lyrics & Going Viral at 13 Years Old | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:42:35 | |
This week we are joined by 13 year old deathcore/slam vocalist Damian Brown of Nekropisser. We get into how Damian got into heavy music at 8 years old, playing in his first band with his mom, Nekropisser's origin story, going viral with their Waking The Cadaver covers, slam lyrics & a look into upcoming music. We also get into the important topics: Roblox shows, gen alpha/z slang, the best chocolate milk, retro video games, wrestling & so much more. DAMIAN BROWN: https://www.instagram.com/nekropisser68/ NEKROPISSER: https://www.instagram.com/nekropisser/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| TYLER SHELTON (TRAITORS, PURGE ENGINE) | Downtempo, Florida Lifestyle & PS1 House Music | 23 Feb 2026 | 02:02:12 | |
This week we are joined by deathcore legend Tyler Shelton of Traitors. In the episode we get to talk about all things regarding his new band Purge Engine; origin story, band lore, vocal direction & more. We also chat about getting into vocals, starting Traitors, video games, the Florida life, cooking, wrestling, his viral "Death Metal Fat Cat" video, playing Warped Tour & so much more. TYLER SHELTON: https://www.instagram.com/tylertraitors/ TRAITORS: https://www.instagram.com/traitorsband/ PURGE ENGINE: https://www.instagram.com/purgeengine/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| CAMERON LOSCH | BORN OF OSIRIS: Myspace Era, Sumerian-Core & "MTV" Cribs | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:57:18 | |
This week we are joined by Cameron Losch, founder/drummer of Born Of Osiris. In true Brutality Podcast fashion, we go through his upbringing & life into music, bands prior to Born Of Osiris, The New Reign, "MTV" Cribs, playing in Alaska & everything in between. From signing to Sumerian Records to ushering an entire genre into the scene, we talk about what it means for him to connect with fans and the mindset behind his success. CAMERON LOSCH: https://www.instagram.com/cameronlosch/ BORN OF OSIRIS: https://www.bornofosiris.com/ CAMERON'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@CameronLosch Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| ALEX LOPEZ | ex-SUICIDE SILENCE: The Cleansing's Legacy, Self-Titled Lore & Mitch Lucker Memories | 09 Feb 2026 | 03:36:30 | |
This week we are joined by Alex Lopez, former drummer for Suicide Silence. In this 3 and a half hour long conversation, Alex takes us through the making of and studio experience for his 5 studio albums with the band; The Cleansing, No Time To Bleed, The Black Crown, You Can't Stop Me & the infamous Self-Titled record. We also chat about the iconic Golden Gods performance, his eventual exit from Suicide Silence & life after the band. ALEX LOPEZ: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexlopez/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:41] Bonjour / Hi [00:02:59] Austin Carlile project [00:26:46] Working with talented musicians [00:29:48] Meeting Garza / joining Suicide Silence [00:42:07] The Cleansing [00:47:15] The Cleansing & NTTB snares [00:54:48] IndieMerchstore [00:56:04] The Cleansing's influence [00:58:03] Garage writing sessions / Influences [01:03:46] Rocking out with dreadlocks [01:13:09] Century Media / Early label offers [01:16:52] Suicide Silence's early rise [01:20:12] Early music videos [01:26:06] "Lost" studio footage & documentary [01:31:50] Sworn Enemy tour stories [01:37:04] Paying it forward [01:39:38] No Time To Bleed [01:50:23] The Black Crown [01:57:18] Lore behind album titles [02:03:33] You Can't Stop Me [02:06:23] Golden Gods performance [02:16:47] Self Titled [02:35:34] Alex's exit from the band [02:45:11] Life after Suicide Silence [02:48:56] How much money are deathcore bands making? [02:54:12] Alex's exit from the band (cont.) [02:55:49] Suicide Silence in 2026 [02:58:21] New music from Alex? [03:03:55] Collaboration & session work [03:09:11] Perspective on his older material [03:11:58] Rev3rent is the future [03:17:57] Mitch Lucker stories | |||
| CHASE WILSON | OV SULFUR: Deathcore Fans, Anime Haircuts & Mixed Bills | 02 Feb 2026 | 02:02:55 | |
This week we sit down with Chase Wilson, guitarist of Ov Sulfur. We chat about their new album Endless, how the band is evolving their sound & upcoming Orbit Culture tour/playing on mixed genre bills. From there, the convo goes everywhere: online negativity in the metal community, Chase's journey into heavy music, Vegas's changing metal & hardcore scene, the nu-metal and MySpace deathcore revivals, an anime deep dive (Yan crashouts included), and whether or not Arby's is actually good. CHASE WILSON: https://www.instagram.com/chasewilsonriffs/ OV SULFUR: https://www.instagram.com/ovsulfur/ TOUR DATES: https://bnds.us/9s1oc0 Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| BIG CHOCOLATE (DISFIGURING THE GODDESS) ROUND 3 | 29 Jan 2026 | 03:37:18 | |
As is now tradition, the 3rd annual Big Chocolate January hangout. In this conversation we catch up on all things Disfiguring The Goddess in the past year; from Big Slime Summer to the Galapagos EP and the recently released Soundscapes Of Death EP. We dive deep into writing process, blending of genres, types of productions / production trends, 90s/2000s culture, what AI represents in the music world & so much more. BIG CHOCOLATE: https://www.instagram.com/bigchocolate/ DISFIGURING THE GODDESS: https://www.instagram.com/dtgdtgdtg/ MERCH: https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/disfiguring-the-goddess Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| ADAM ON EARTH | EX-OCEANO: Depths, Djent & The End Of Oceano | 26 Jan 2026 | 02:34:24 | |
This week we are joined by Adam On Earth, former vocalist of legendary deathcore band Oceano. In this conversation we dive deep into the early days of Oceano; from the demos to all things Depths & District Of Misery, as well as reflect on the band's career and final shows. We take a peek into Adam's mindset post-Oceano/new year; his solo artist ventures, his new band Code Name: Quantum, content creation, collaborations, future projects & more. Pokemon? GTA 6? Mario? Well yeah of course, that too. ADAM ON EARTH: https://www.instagram.com/adamonearth1/ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/adamonearth_ CODE NAME: QUANTUM: https://www.instagram.com/codenamequantum/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:27] Reverse Oreo Sandwich [00:02:49] Fake playthroughs vs Raw one-takes [00:09:29] Clean singing vs screaming [00:12:47] Adam's acoustic project [00:15:25] Contrast in music [00:22:04] Oceano final shows [00:29:14] The state of deathcore in 2026 [00:31:44] Djent? [00:36:01] Filling in for Chelsea Grin [00:40:25] Being ahead of the curve [00:47:35] Ascendants era Oceano [00:57:09] Pre-Depths era Oceano, demos [01:03:07] Recording Depths with Joey Sturgis [01:16:20] District Of Misery [01:23:30] Adam's relationship with Depths in 2026 [01:29:58] Joey Sturgis (cont.) [01:31:53] A new raw deathcore band? [01:35:25] Flow state vs writer's block [01:38:37] Solo artist vision & touring again [01:47:44] Catalepsy & Rob Walden [01:50:30] Transitioning out of Oceano [01:52:26] Code Name: Quantum [01:58:56] Mario 64 vs Ocarina Of Time [02:01:18] Mario 64 icebergs & rom-hacks [02:06:02] Youtube historians [02:08:47] BryanStarz Oceano interview [02:10:27] Favorite Pokemon [02:19:40] GTA 6 [02:29:37] Adam's closing message | |||
| JOEY STURGIS | Myspace Era Stories, Studio Vlogs & Music Marketing | 19 Jan 2026 | 02:02:09 | |
This week we are joined by genre defining producer/songwriter Joey Sturgis. We talk about the Myspace era, studio updates, work ethic, aging catalogs, finding new audiences, dealing with online negativity, and why music ultimately becomes a permanent piece of history. Joey shares in-depth stories from the recording of Oceano's iconic debut Depths, the unexpected writing of Asking Alexandria’s “Moving On” as well as throwback stories with The Devil Wears Prada. JOEY STURGIS: https://www.instagram.com/joeyismusick/ JOEY STURGIS TONES: https://joeysturgistones.com/ NEVER HERE: https://www.instagram.com/neverhereband/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:35] It’s Podcast Season [00:04:13] Legacy & Finding New Audiences for Aging Catalogues [00:10:11] Myspace Era Association [00:14:18] Joey Sturgis Studio Updates [00:23:59] Studio Rules & Work Ethic [00:28:25] Modern Band Marketing [00:37:47] IndieMerchstore [00:39:07] Face Yourself & Modern Marketing (Cont.) [00:44:49] Authenticity as a Musician & Online Negativity [00:50:43] Music as History [00:54:43] Oceano – Depths Recording Stories [01:04:54] How Music Videos Change Songs [01:07:34] The Unexpected Writing of Asking Alexandria’s “Moving On” [01:14:27] Work Ethic & Resources in 2026 [01:17:26] Believing in Yourself & Not Quitting [01:20:51] Bilmuri Memes & Online Communities [01:26:56] Punishing The Devil Wears Prada / Patterns of a Horizon [01:34:44] Rise Records & Dear Love, A Beautiful Discord [01:38:32] New Studio & Roots Above and Branches Below [01:46:58] TDWP Dungeon & Dragons [01:53:12] Yan Confesses to Joey [01:56:51] Joey’s New Band | |||
| AUSTIN ARCHEY | LORNA SHORE: Blast Beats, Breakdowns & Waking The Cadaver Plush Dolls | 11 Jan 2026 | 02:05:00 | |
This week we are joined by Austin Archey, drummer of New Jersey powerhouse Lorna Shore. We take some time to reflect on the band's incredible year, their success & how the band has managed to break through multiple times throughout their career. We of course talk New Jersey deathcore, dad rock, the current state of the scene & some crazy stories. AUSTIN ARCHEY: https://www.instagram.com/austinarchey_/ LORNA SHORE: https://www.instagram.com/lornashore/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| BEST OF BRUTALITY PODCAST (2025) | 31 Dec 2025 | 02:29:09 | |
As 2025 comes to end, we thought we'd put together a collection of some of our favorite moments of the year. Whether you're here to take a trip down memory lane with us, or to find out about episodes you've missed on, thank you! A lot of exciting things already being planned for 2026 that we cannot wait to share with you all. But until then; happy holidays! XTHEYAN: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_/ DOMDEZ: https://www.instagram.com/domdez/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast Chapters: [00:00:00] Hello & Thank You | |||
| THE DEATHCORE AWARDS 2025 | 29 Dec 2025 | 02:09:15 | |
[BEST VIEWED WITH VIDEO. WINNERS' VIDEOS SHORTENED FOR FAIR USE] The first annual Deathcore Awards, presented by Brutality Podcast. A fan voted celebration of all things deathcore in the year 2025; individual musicianship, songs, albums and (of course) breakdowns. A big shoutout to Heavy//Hitter for providing a mid-show live performance & to Indiemerchstore for providing us with giveaways throughout the stream. HEAVY//HITTER: https://bio.site/heavyhitter INDIEMERCHSTORE: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| PALEFACE SWISS | MARC " ZELLI" ZELLWEGER: Wrestling, Thank You Notes & Nickelback Tattoos | 21 Dec 2025 | 01:12:08 | |
This week we are joined by Zelli, frontman of beatdown deathcore band Paleface Swiss. We talk about his love for Skrillex & Nickelback, his love for wrestling, learning how to sing, the band's upcoming release "The Wilted EP", Paleface Swiss' evolving sound, insomnia, the Swiss mentality & so much more. ZELLI: https://www.instagram.com/zelliplfc/ PALEFACE SWISS: https://www.instagram.com/palefaceswiss/ THE WILTED EP PREORDERS: https://palefaceswiss.com/collections/the-wilted-ep-collection Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast Chapters: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:29] Disinfecting The Scene [00:04:06] Skrillex [00:07:43] Nickelback Tattoos [00:12:27] Playing Montreal [00:14:42] Festivals vs Club Shows [00:16:37] Playing with Tracks [00:21:42] Zelli's Love for Wrestling [00:28:06] IndieMerchstore [00:29:14] Everything Is Fine [00:31:44] Experimenting with Paleface's Sound [00:39:45] Everything Is Fine Music Video [00:42:59] Singing vs Screaming [00:50:49] Let Me Sleep [00:56:08] Being a Full-Time Musician [00:58:21] Swiss Mentality [01:02:09] Bars [01:53:45] Favorite Cheese, Influences & Vocal Tips | |||
| ORPHAN | JACOB MATHES: Deathcore, Grief & Authenticity In Heavy Music | Brutality Podcast EP 120 | 15 Dec 2025 | 02:15:46 | |
This week we’re joined by Jacob Mathes, co-vocalist / writer for Orphan, for an in-depth conversation on deathcore vocals, emotion and authenticity in heavy music, and the creative process behind Porcelain and Manifesto 1.0: Stages Of Grief. We talk writing with his brother, mindset while recording, mental health, visual identity and graphic design, what’s next for Orphan & so much more. JACOB MATHES: https://www.instagram.com/jondoe_87/ ORPHAN: https://www.instagram.com/orphanband/ JON DOE GRAPHICS: https://www.instagram.com/jondoe_graphics/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast Chapters: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:28] Yan crashes out again [00:05:15] Despised Icon / Beneath The Massacre [00:09:20] King Conquer [00:10:25] Best deathcore vocalists [00:16:31] The state of deathcore vocals [00:23:35] Emotion in deathcore vocals [00:33:16] Authenticity in deathcore [00:40:23] Ambiant music & bluegrass [00:42:10] Can AI music make you feel? [00:46:32] IndieMerchstore [00:47:41] Mindset while recording [00:53:59] Porcelain VS Manifesto 1.0: Stages Of Grief [00:59:17] Writing with his brother [01:02:34] Approach to making & releasing music [01:12:06] The impact of Orphan [01:15:57] Processing negative emotions & mental health [01:30:05] Without A Face [01:38:41] Graphic design [01:40:40] Orphan's visual identity [01:47:34] Buster Odeholm [02:04:10] Flesh | |||
| MAULED | ABE KIRKPATRICK: Deathcore Revival, 2000s Culture & Nostalgia | 08 Dec 2025 | 02:55:28 | |
This week we are joined by Abe Kirkpatrick, vocalist of myspace deathcore revival band Mauled. We discuss their brand new single "TheLastThingYouSee", shooting the music video for the single, the self titled EP, influences, upcoming music, 2000s culture & nostalgia, the Myspace days, the revival scene & so much more. ABE KIRKPATRICK: https://www.instagram.com/nodakmauled/ MAULED: https://www.instagram.com/mauleddc/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| CASEY CARRANO (DR ACULA, SLAM SLABS) | Anime, Victory Records & Taco Bell Fights | EP 118 | 01 Dec 2025 | 01:53:41 | |
Casey Carrano joins us this week to talk about his time in Dr Acula, as well as his band beginnings with Bubbles & later bands Vulture and Refuge. We nerd out about anime, collectables and his recent trading card venture Slam Slabs. NJ metal & hardcore scene, a whole lot of shoutouts, Victory Records (lol), this one was laughs from start to finish. CASEY CARRANO: https://www.instagram.com/kultivateconcepts/ SLAM SLABS: https://www.instagram.com/slamslabs/ BUBBLES: https://www.instagram.com/bubblesnjhd/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:30] Black Metal [00:04:01] Joining Dr Acula [00:06:29] Victory Records [00:16:33] Slander [00:19:16] Nation [00:21:57] Tyler Guida [00:22:58] Recording sessions [00:25:24] Slam Slabs [00:37:55] Labubus or g*ns? [00:40:49] Anime [00:48:21] IndieMerchstore [00:49:51] Getting into heavy music [00:53:37] Bubbles [00:59:19] Float Face Down reunion show [01:00:40] Deathcore revival [01:02:09] Hellphyra, Recon [01:03:07] Despised Icon & Job For A Cowboy [01:09:52] Myspace, HxcMp3 & Limewire [01:13:57] Social media & algorythms [01:23:02] Vulture [01:29:56] Refuge [01:34:42] Taco Bell fight [01:38:29] Fighting mid set [01:42:31] Diverse tour lineups [01:48:18] Hunter Young | |||
| EXECUTION | Koda Kobain: Myspace Deathcore Revival & Tattoo Culture | 24 Nov 2025 | 02:11:08 | |
We sit down with Koda Kobain, vocalist of Myspace deathcore revival band Execution. We talk a TON about the piercing & tattoo world, the Myspace revival, joining the band, upcoming EP, recording with Noah of Rev3rent, the Kentucky scene & so much more. KODA KOBAIN: https://www.instagram.com/koda2br00tal/ EXECUTION: https://www.instagram.com/executionsdc/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| MONSTERS (FRANKIE PIERRI) | Chicago Deathcore & The Truth Behind The Band's Breakup | 17 Nov 2025 | 02:28:57 | |
Frankie Pierri, vocalist of Chicago deathcore band Monsters, joins us this week to talk about growing up homeschooled, finding community in the metal scene, the Chicago metal scene, the start of Monsters & their iconic "The Righteous Dead" album, False Prophet Records, getting chewed up by the music industry & how the band ultimately met it's demise. We also chat about their upcoming reunion show & getting back into doing vocals & the future of Monsters. FRANKIE PIERRI: https://www.instagram.com/frankiepierri/ MONSTERS: https://www.instagram.com/monsters_chi/ COLD BELOW: https://www.instagram.com/cold_below/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:28] Bonjour, hi [00:04:12] Resurgence of deathcore [00:10:53] Monsters' sound [00:16:21] Growing up homeschooled [00:21:11] Introduction to heavy music [00:28:32] The Dial [00:31:55] Starting Monsters [00:34:18] IndieMerchstore [00:36:06] Starting Monsters (cont.) [00:39:02] Bad Mouth [00:42:56] Djent VS 4/4 riffs [00:50:48] Hardcore? [00:53:55] Ignite The Underground [00:55:39] Hooks in metal songs [00:00:37] Writing for the live show / crowd [00:05:30] Enjoying multiple genres of music [00:10:18] Yan's hot take [00:12:41] Unique sounding bands [00:13:54] Deathcore copycats [00:16:28] Monsters reunion show(s) [00:20:27] Getting back into vocals, Cold Below [00:26:50] False Prophet Records, Frankie Palmeri, breaking up [00:49:40] The need for labels in 2025 [00:51:52] What could have been [01:55:49] Monsters merch [01:56:40] Abuse of power in the industry [02:06:00] Monsters windbreakers [02:04:49] Realities of touring [02:06:59] Still touring after the incident, breakup [02:14:16] Hype, hate & Lambgoat [02:19:12] Montreal lore | |||
| DESIGN THE SKYLINE | DANI DOOM: The Return Of The Internet's Most Hated Deathcore Band | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:41:05 | |
This week we are joined by Dani Doom, vocalist of the infamous experimental deathcore/metalcore band Design The Skyline. In traditional Brutality Podcast fashion, we go through Dani's musical journey & all of the Extra Large Kids/Design The Skyline lore, including the Surrounded By Silence music video, signing with Victory Records & the hate that came with it all. We chat about the bands musical direction over the years, the comeback single "Beckoning" as well as the future of the band. DANI DOOM: https://www.instagram.com/danid00m/ DESIGN THE SKYLINE: https://www.instagram.com/DesignTheSkylineOfficial MOVE LIKE GHOSTS: https://www.instagram.com/MoveLikeGhosts Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:34] Bonjour [00:02:40] Getting into music [00:05:08] 2006 BMTH and early deathcore [00:10:51] Dani Dior was big on Myspace [00:20:17] Extra Large Kids [00:23:44] Surrounded By Silence music video [00:26:10] Impact of the online hate [00:28:46] Dr Acula shenanigans [00:33:13] The scene look [00:37:30] The timing of Surrounded By Silence [00:38:19] Design The Skyline vocals [00:40:07] Direction of the new material [00:43:24] Shadowdropping the new single [00:45:43] Members' projects outside of DTS [00:46:37] Drop C [00:47:26] Navaeh writing/recording [00:52:16] Experience with Victory Records [01:00:34] Sound The Alarms [01:02:34] People writing off Navaeh [01:04:48] Deathgaze [01:05:46] Clean singing & autotune [01:11:26] Future Design The Skyline material [01:12:24] Coming back to the Myspace Revival era [01:16:40] Beckoning music video [01:23:29] Tour story 1 [01:25:35] Tour story 2 [01:27:49] Myspace era bands [01:29:43] Corpus Christi scene [01:31:40] The future of Design The Skyline [01:33:33] Stage presence [01:34:30] Dream tour [01:36:21] Clothing brand | |||
| JOSH GODDARD (ex-SUICIDE SILENCE) | The Man Behind The Mask | 03 Nov 2025 | 02:12:24 | |
This week we are joined by Josh Goddard, the legendary masked drummer from the early days of Suicide Silence. We're talking the 2004 demos, the Family Guy Demo and of course the iconic Self-Titled EP. We end up chatting about his whole backstory / lore with the band, getting into drums, stories behind the mask, his exit from Suicide Silence, Mitch Lucker's memorial show & reconnecting with the band, personal growth, dealing with anxiety & so much more. JOSH GODDARD: https://www.instagram.com/im_not_the_mess_officer/ METALOMICS PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/metalomics/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:28] Long time coming [00:05:38] Getting into heavy music [00:11:13] Starting to play drums [00:14:24] Sucking at drums [00:17:40] Discovering Suicide Silence [00:20:29] Josh can't listen to the old stuff [00:21:52] Recording session challenges [00:25:04] Early Suicide Silence being the backbone of the revival [00:28:58] IndieMerchstore [00:30:20] Improving as a drummer [00:34:48] Bands that make you wanna quit [00:36:32] First shows with Suicide Silence [00:38:37] The mask's origin story [00:41:32] Family Guy samples & early songs [00:43:45] Destruction Of A Statue music video [00:47:29] Job For A Cowboy [00:49:28] Crazy house show [00:51:55] Mask conspiracy theories [00:53:43] Moments of realisation [00:55:11] Exiting Suicide Silence [01:04:50] Fame at a young age [01:07:30] Van brakes giving out [01:09:41] Mitch Lucker was a rockstar [01:14:52] Sense of self [01:18:40] Moving on from Suicide Silence [01:29:09] Mitch Lucker Memorial Show [01:36:23] Exploring other types of music [01:39:10] Heavy music Josh is into [01:47:01] Favorite Suicide Silence song [01:49:09] Favorite bands to play with [01:51:13] Inspiration for crazy live performances [01:52:57] Working at Showcase Theatre [01:57:16] Metalomics podcast | |||
| SPITE | Darius Tehrani: anger, authenticity & building a timeless legacy | 27 Oct 2025 | 02:01:22 | |
Spite vocalist Darius Tehrani joins us this week to talk about the band's new record "New World Killer", the band's inception, influences, being authentic in the music industry, internet discourse/censorship, realities of touring with your heroes, the myspace deathcore revival, horror movies & so much more. DARIUS TEHRANI: https://www.instagram.com/dariusspite/ SPITE: https://www.instagram.com/spiteofficial/ ROLLOVER DISPATCH: https://www.instagram.com/rolloverdispatch/ OUTSIDER APPAREL: https://www.instagram.com/outsidercult/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS: [00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:40] Yo what's up [00:03:13] New World Killer writing process [00:07:44] Working with Will Putney [00:11:39] Different writing approach [00:15:23] Unfortunate release timing of debut single [00:18:00] New World Killer single [00:19:43] Looking Glass, collaborating with Boundaries [00:22:28] Will Ramos & Tyler Shelton [00:24:14] IndieMerchstore [00:25:35] Spite's origin story [00:31:38] Spite's hangman skull logo [00:33:14] Nothing Is Beautiful and breaking out [00:38:24] Realities of touring with your idols [00:44:31] Favorite bands to tour with [00:46:34] James Mislow & King Conquer [00:47:56] Scary vocalists [00:49:19] Channeling anger, being called down-tempo [00:53:05] Making authentic music, state of metal [00:58:50] Whitechapel [00:59:51] Tim Lambesis sucks [01:03:22] Myspace deathcore bands [01:07:46] Spite's fanbase [01:13:22] The underground coming back [01:16:51] Myspace revival deathcore [01:20:14] Psycho-Frame & Hunter Young [01:24:50] Rollover Dispatch [01:29:15] Censorship in art & music [01:34:55] Internet discourse is cooked [01:41:20] Horror movies [01:49:35] Tour life & habits [01:52:28] Rapidfire round [01:55:09] Banned from playing a church [01:56:36] Spite Night | |||
| YET STILL WE PRAY (SANTIAGO SILVA & CALEB TELLO) | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:58:33 | |
This week we are joined by Santiago Silva & Cabel Tello of brutal revival deathcore band Yet Still We Pray. The band reflects on forming their previous band BirthOfTragedy, early chaotic shows, the explosive growth of the South Florida heavy scene, the influence of Disfiguring The Goddess, vocal olympics, Tracheotomy’s impact on the revival scene & so much more. SANTIAGO SILVA: https://www.instagram.com/lovesafloatingghost/ CALEB TELLO: https://www.instagram.com/caleb.ab1/ YET STILL WE PRAY: https://www.instagram.com/yetstillwepray/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast | |||
| COMA WITCH | Caleb Pels: Technical deathcore, standing out & an obsessive DIY attitude | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:58:05 | |
This week we chat with Caleb Pels, bassist/man of many hats for brand new technical deathcore outfit Coma Witch. We get to talk about their debut record "The Forgiveness of Emptyness", the band's inception, writing & recording process, self mixing the record, their place in the deathcore scene, influences, artwork creation as well as his other bands The Hate Campaign & Knives. CALEB PELS: https://www.instagram.com/antikatastasis/ COMA WITCH: https://www.instagram.com/comawitch.dc/ THE HATE CAMPAIGN: https://www.instagram.com/thehatecampaigndc/ ARTWORK: https://www.instagram.com/revealedinobscurity/ Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use code BRUTALITY for 10% off BRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast To support the podcast and gain access to behind the scenes, early access, bonus streams & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcast All BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast CHAPTERS:[00:00:00] Teaser / Intro [00:01:28] Long time coming [00:02:30] The End Of Forgiveness reception [00:05:09] Coma Witch origin story [00:08:16] Songwriting [00:11:02] Fighting for parts / letting go [00:12:58] Post Black Metal influence [00:16:21] The Boy Will Drown debate [00:19:08] Bass is underrated [00:21:20] Working on a part for months & speaker tests [00:24:58] Every member playing everything [00:28:26] Follow-up record [00:30:33] IndieMerchstore [00:31:56] Failed studio attempt & DIY mixing [00:37:20] Album promo (or lack thereof) [00:41:03] Psycho-Frame [00:42:43] Logo / Album art creation [00:49:03] Building a universe & caring [01:01:47] Vocal recording & lyrical content [01:11:07] Building anticipation, momentum [01:12:30] Tracklisting & final touches [01:15:02] Influences outside of metal [01:19:24] Alice's emotional vocal style [01:21:43] Making it a point to not be generic [01:24:53] Breaking unbreakable rules [01:27:01] Love letter to 2010s technical deathcore [01:32:17] Choosing the lead single [01:34:04] Reactions to the album [01:36:17] State of deathcore [01:38:36] Being lumped into "revival deathcore" [01:40:36] Girl Of Glass, Rev3rent, Cali scene [01:43:17] Friends & family relieved [01:46:06] Top deathcore bassists [01:51:04] Cats or dogs & favorite cigarette brand [01:53:23] Getting robbed in Houston, TX [01:55:48] How much does Edwardo weigh? | |||