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| #97 - Chris Colohan (SECT, Cursed, Burning Love, The Swarm) | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:16:47 | |
This week on Riff Worship we are joined by special guest Chris Colohan of SECT, UNWELL, Burning Love, Cursed, The Swarm, and many more... We discuss his upbringing through Ontario's hardcore scene, the making of Cursed II, Burning Love's long-awaited reunion at Prepare the Ground, favorite riffs, horror films, and his latest solo project UNWELL! SECT - Plagues Upon Plagues is OUT NOW via Southern Lord Recordings: https://southernlord.com/band/sect/ Check out Chris Colohan's solo project, UNWELL: https://unvvell.bandcamp.com/ Burning Love is set to reunite at Prepare the Ground in 2025 for their final performance! Tickets can be found here: https://www.preparetheground.com/ Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Nick Riggs Recommendations:
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| #96 - Mudvayne - Lost and Found | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:56:05 | |
Building off the certified gold success of their breakout debut L.D. 50 and the progressive-leaning The End of All Things to Come, Illinois-based Mudvayne embraced this momentum with a bold new look and direction. After nearly four months of isolation and fine-tuning, the band emerged with massive hits like “Happy?” and “Forget to Remember”, alongside tracks like “IMN” and “All That You Are” that gained the attention of an expanding audience. From the Saw II soundtrack to the Ozzfest main stage, please join us in discussing Mudvayne's Lost and Found Recommendations:
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| #87 - Nailbomb - Point Blank | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:24:26 | |
In the early 90s, Max Cavalera (then of Sepultura) and Alex Newport (then of Fudge Tunnel) both resided in Phoenix, Arizona. A shared admiration for each other’s music led to regular hangouts and jam sessions at the Cavalera household. As avid fans of hardcore punk and industrial acts of the era, the duo blended these influences into their own raw, unconventional sound. Whereas songs written for Fudge Tunnel and Sepultura underwent intense scrutiny, this new project embraced unfiltered expression. From experimenting with samplers to smashing the occasional washing machine, no idea was too wild to explore. Cavalera and Newport, or Nailbomb, never intended for these recordings to leave the practice space. However, with some persuasion, these sessions were immortalized on the band’s sole full-length release and later brought to life with a rotating lineup of friends at Dynamo Open Air the following year. Join us this week as we celebrate Nailbomb and their only release, Point Blank. Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #1 - Snowblind & Blackened | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:14:37 | |
In this debut episode, Austin and Dylan dive into Black Sabbath's drug anthem "Snowblind", followed by the apocalyptic guitar rhythms of Metallica's "Blackened." For all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion891 on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app RIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=8529ae1e880d442c | |||
| #86 - Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:52:39 | |
Leftist political outrage, weaponized through cutting satire and absurd humor. Erratic, yet undeniably inventive and memorable songwriting. San Francisco’s Dead Kennedys channeled their disdain for the status quo on their debut album, a landmark work that not only launched a new era of punk music but also captured a transformative moment in American youth culture. Please join us as we discuss the Dead Kennedys and the legacy of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89.1, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #85 - ISIS - Celestial | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:46:52 | |
3 EPs and several members later, Boston’s Isis solidified their lineup while crafting their debut full-length album. During this period, the band found themselves balancing between their evolving identity and the influence of acts like Godflesh, The Melvins, and Neurosis. While many have cited their follow-up, Oceanic, as a career-defining moment, this debut features a raw heaviness interwoven with the atmosphere and themes that would ultimately shape future releases. Please join us as we discuss the origins of Isis and their debut album, Celestial! Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89.1, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #84 - Sunrot & Body Void | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:02:07 | |
Following the release of their respective full-lengths, labelmates Sunrot and Body Void have joined forces to offer an assault of visceral noise and crushing riffs. This collaboration not only serves to honor Trans Day of Remembrance but also provides direct support to the TGNC community. All digital sales of this split release will be donated to Black Trans Liberation (NYC) Sunrot // Body Void split is available NOW via Riff Merchant Records Follow Sunrot on Facebook, Instagram, and X Follow Body Void on Facebook, Instagram, and X PROTECT TRANS LIVES NOW AND FOREVER Recommendations:
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| #83 - Behemoth - The Apostasy | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:42:18 | |
Following the success of 2004’s Demigod, Polish black metal exports Behemoth cemented their place at the forefront of extreme metal. Determined to push their limits even further, they intensified their technical precision and speed, while introducing atmospheric elements on their massive follow-up, The Apostasy Recommendations:
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| #82 - In Solitude - Sister | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:49:08 | |
As longtime collaborators, Uppsala’s In Solitude spent much of their youth writing music they wanted to hear. When they began to release records and tour, however, journalists were eager to pick apart their influences and label them under any category that felt familiar. In Solitude defies easy categorization. Upon first listen, the band may evoke the sounds of their Scandinavian predecessors. As you dive deeper, unexpected sounds might emerge like the baritones of Nick Cave or the haunting blues of the Mississippi Delta. A conscious effort was made to separate themselves from any “typical” metal production, songwriting, and visual aesthetic on their third full-length album. Listeners will no doubt hear a blending of references, but there also exists a sound unique to the experiences and surroundings of the five musicians behind it. Join us this week as we discuss In Solitude’s final offering, Sister: a monument to a band discovering their voice and creating something authentically themselves. Recommendations:
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| #81 - Cradle of Filth - Midian w/ David Stepanavicius (Atræ Bilis, Fulci Rots) | 30 Oct 2024 | 02:26:46 | |
After a series of lineup changes, production flubs, and exhausting legal battles, Cradle of Filth emerged under a new label, poised to make a statement in the new millennium. Fueled by the ambition of their enigmatic and versatile frontman, Dani Filth, the band’s 4th album feels like a band finally achieving their twisted sound and vision. Nothing captures the Halloween spirit quite like the works of Clive Barker blended into an orchestral, maddening, and often depraved metal opus. This week on Riff Worship we are joined by David Stepanavicius (Atræ Bilis, Fulci Rots) for a discussion on Cradle of Filth’s Midian Atræ Bilis - Aumicide is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Atræ Bilis on Facebook and Instagram Follow Fulci Rots on Instagram Recommendations:
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| #80 - Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:13:29 | |
Following a prolific 2023, Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean wasted little time getting to work on their sophomore LP. Starting with a clean slate, the band continues to evolve their sound on their most menacing and visceral release to date. No filler. No tricks. Sisyphean Cruelty is as direct and honest as a band can get. This week we are joined by members of Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean to discuss the album as well as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of the track "Unfit for Human Life" ahead of its release date! Sisyphean Cruelty drops 10/29 via Redscroll Records FollowChained to the Bottom of the Ocean on Facebook, Instagram, X Watch "Sisyphean Cruelty" (Official Video) Recommendations:
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| #79 - Converge - Petitioning the Empty Sky | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:59:40 | |
With a lineage stretching several decades, Converge have solidified their reputation as one of hardcore’s most influential and hardest-working bands. This wasn’t accomplished overnight, but we may be able to pinpoint when things began to click. Originally released as a 5-song EP, Petitioning the Empty Skycurrently stands as a collection of material from various recording sessions. Written by the combined forces of vocalist Jacob Bannon and guitarist Kurt Ballou, these tracks feature a familiar dissonance and intensity. This is far from the Converge we know today, but from the first moments of its 7-minute opener, it’s clear that Petitioning the Empty Skyis a sign of great things to come. Recommendations:
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| #78 - Laceration | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:52:04 | |
This week on Riff Worship, we are joined by Luke Cazares & Donnie Small of Laceration to discuss their latest album, I Erode I Erode is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Laceration on Facebook & Instagram Recommendations:
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| #95 - Friendship - Undercurrent | 12 Feb 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
This week on Riff Worship we discuss one of Japan's most explosive and mysterious hardcore bands, Friendship, as we dissect their sophomore album, Undercurrent LISTEN TO FRIENDSHIP'SUNDERCURRENTHERE Recommendations: Coltsblood -Obscured into Nebulous Dusk For all updates on Riff Worship follow us onInstagram andTwitter Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #77 - Job For A Cowboy - Genesis | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:20:04 | |
After unleashing their genre defining Doom EP, Arizona deathcore upstarts Job For A Cowboy inked a deal with legendary label Metal Blade Records. Rather than simply replicate the formula that launched them, the band shed their early influences and took a bold step forward, crafting an intense brutal and conceptual piece of brutality for their debut full-length. While this shift left some longtime fans perplexed, it also began a legacy defined by progressive, technical, and politically charged albums that carried the band into the early 2010s. Join us in celebrating Job For A Cowboy’s debut, Genesis. Recommendations:
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| #76 - Oathbreaker - Eros|Anteros | 25 Sep 2024 | 01:24:27 | |
With deep roots in Belgium’s H8000 scene, Ghent’s Oathbreaker similarly redefined the boundaries of hardcore by incorporating other extreme and unconventional influences. Following their Deathwish debut as well as collaborations within the Church of Ra collective, 2013 marked the release of their sophomore album and perhaps their most realized work by this point. Packed with anguished vocals, striking imagery, and an unprecedented guitar presence, Eros|Anteros is a perfect example of a band connected on every level to achieve a cohesive vision. Recommendations:
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| #75 - These Arms Are Snakes - Easter | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:30:07 | |
After a tumultuous start, several members of Washington's hardcore punk scene joined forces following the dissolution of their previous bands. Despite their hardcore roots, however, the band frequently experimented with diverse sounds and textures. This is especially prevalent on their sophomore album. In true DIY fashion, they also handled its production and packaging. This week on Riff Worship, join us as we discuss These Arms Are Snakes and their post-hardcore monolith, Easter! Recommendations:
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| #74 - Ghost - Opus Eponymous | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:37:04 | |
Prior to arena tours and Grammy Awards, the band Ghost was merely an idea. Drawing influences from his adolescence, Tobias Forge developed an aesthetic, canon, and sound before setting foot on a stage. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we dive into Ghost's melodic and satanic debut album, Opus Eponymous Recommendations:
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| #73 - Punch - Nothing Lasts | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:06:12 | |
This week on Riff Worship, we discuss the 2011 E.P. Nothing Lasts by Bay Area hardcore quintet Punch - a 10-minute kick in the ass that urges you to seize every moment and create the change you long to see. Oh, and it has riffs! Recommendations:
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| #72 - Cursed - II | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:30:14 | |
After the dissolution of The Swarm aka Knee Deep In the Head, several of its members joined forces to start a new band. As veterans of the Southern Ontario hardcore scene, this project mirrored a familiar intensity of their contemporaries and past efforts. However, their seamless fusion of catchy rock hooks, black metal melancholia, and doom-inspired riffage solidified the group as an anomaly in their era. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss Cursed and their classic sophomore album, II | |||
| #71 - Slipknot - Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:51:51 | |
As the ‘90s came to a close, Slipknot unleashed their eventual multi-platinum “debut” album seemingly out of nowhere. They quickly followed this up with arguably the heaviest album to crack the Billboard Top 5. The rapid success and constant touring during this period placed a lot of pressure on Slipknot’s nine members and strained their relationships with each other. With the band on the verge of a breakup, they turned their attention to other projects and went their separate ways. They reconvened a few years later in Los Angeles alongside a new, eccentric producer to begin working on a third full-length. While the writing and recording process proved to be massively challenging, it yielded successful results and catapulted the band into another stratosphere. Please join us as we celebrate Slipknot’s landmark album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89.1, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our official playlists: | |||
| Vocal Distortion: John Hoffman (Stomach, Weekend Nachos) | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:45:58 | |
This interview with John Hoffman (Stomach, Weekend Nachos) originally aired on August 19th, 2024 on WONC FM89.1 Follow Sifting Press for all updates on John's upcoming book, Oil Spill Follow Weekend Nachos on Facebook & Instagram For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #70 - Grief - Come to Grief | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:35:03 | |
Coming up in the chaotic Massachusetts crust punk scene, Terry Savastano dreamed of playing heavier and slower. Much slower. Affirmed by the likes of Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, and Winter, Savastano recruited his bandmates in Disrupt to explore this vastly uncharted territory. With a name that feels more like a mission statement, this new band evoked complete anguish and despair both aesthetically and sonically. This is especially evident on their debut full-length, an under-appreciated classic in its time that helped paved the way for others to tune low and play slow. Please join us this week as we discuss Grief’s groundbreaking Come to Grief Recommendations:
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| #69 - Ampere - All Our Tomorrows End Today | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:19:54 | |
Four roommates and mainstays of the Massachusetts punk scene set out to start an abstract and noisy side project together. As their other bands folded, however, this eventually became the main focus and overtime developed into one of the most influential acts in chaotic hardcore. Join us this week as we discuss Ampere’s lightning-fast All Our Tomorrows End Today Recommendations:
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| #94 - Botch - We Are the Romans | 06 Feb 2025 | 02:02:01 | |
An album that is as unpredictable as it is precise. This week we explore the influential and often imitated final album by Washington metalcore pioneers Botch - We Are the Romans! Recommendations:
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| Vocal Distortion: Ukko's Hammer | 06 Aug 2024 | 01:33:53 | |
This interview with members of Denver, Colorado crossover band Ukko's Hammer originally aired on August 5th, 2024. Listen to the Ukko's Hammer playlist from the original broadcast Ukko's Hammer S/T cassette tape is OUT NOW Follow Ukko's Hammer on Instagram For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #68 - The Cramps - Bad Music for Bad People w/ Justin Pearson (Three One G, Deaf Club, The Locust) | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:04:31 | |
Channeling the obscure sounds of the ‘50s, b-horror aesthetics, and a fierce eroticism, The Cramps have captivated waves of impressionable teenagers for decades. This was especially the case for Justin Pearson (Three One G, Deaf Club, The Locust), who witnessed the band’s raw live performance at a young age, cementing his path in music. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss the influential and “unauthorized” compilation, Bad Music for Bad People Follow Three One G on Facebook, Instagram, & X Recommendations:
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| #67 - Mastodon - Leviathan | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:49:17 | |
A career spanning 20 years, eight albums, and massive critical acclaim has to begin somewhere. We continue our series on the year 2004 with Mastodon's conceptually-driven, riff-filled sophomore album Leviathan Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89.1, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #66 - Baroness - Blue Record w/ Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:28:29 | |
On Baroness’ second full-length, guitarist/vocalist John Baizley is joined by his longtime friend, Peter Adams. Much like the hosts of this show, the two were instrumental in each other’s exploration of heavy music. Rather than fighting their influences, the band also began leaning into their Southern musical roots, which are featured prominently on this album. Riff Worship is happy to be joined by Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean this week to discuss the many guitar leads, disco beats, and mysterious lyrical themes of Baroness’Blue Record. Obsession Destruction is OUT NOW via Redscroll Records Follow Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean on Facebook, Instagram, & X Recommendations:
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| #65 - Faith No More - Angel Dust | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:39:10 | |
After the massive success of The Real Thing, label executives and management within Faith No More’s circle were itching for another MTV smash hit. However, extensive touring to promote the album exhausted the band and left them yearning for something far less conventional. Despite plenty of discouragement, Faith No More emerged with one of their most challenging, successful, and strangest offerings to date. Please join us in celebrating Faith No More’sAngel Dust Recommendations:
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| #64 - Orchid - Chaos Is Me | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:24:15 | |
The ‘90s served as a transitional era for hardcore punk and while many shed themselves of their ethos to get ahead, others dug their heels in and continued to push boundaries. Four college students in Amherst, Massachusetts did just that in 1999, unleashing 11 tracks of their own chaotic and dissonant version of hardcore. Although the band was short-lived and relatively unknown at time, the album has since become a staple of the underground and its influence is still felt today. Join us this week as we celebrate Orchid’s debut full-length Chaos Is Me Recommendations:
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| #63 - David Stepanavicius (Atræ Bilis) | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:14:04 | |
This week Austin & Dylan are joined by riff disciple and lyricist David Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis to discuss their sophomore album, Aumicide: a dissonant hellscape packed with brutality, groove, and... RIFFS! Aumicide is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Atræ Bilis on Facebook & Instagram FollowFulci RotsonInstagram Recommendations:
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| #62 - Cowardice | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:21:14 | |
Distance, lineup changes, a global pandemic... Northeastern doom quintet Cowardice have persevered through it all to bring you their latest offering, Atavist. An album several years in the making, this is the band's most daring and expansive work to date. This week Austin is joined by Mark and Julian to discuss the new album and what lies ahead for Cowardice! Atavist is OUT NOW via Riff Merchant Records (US) & Burning World Records (EU) Follow Cowardice on Facebook & Instagram Recommendations:
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| Vocal Distortion: Selenoplexia #2 | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:58:57 | |
This interview with members of Chicago's Selenoplexia originally aired on FM89's Vocal Distortion on June 17th, 2024. Listen to Selenoplexia's playlist from the broadcast Follow Selenoplexia on Facebook, Instagram, & X For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #61 - Thou (Part 5) | 12 Jun 2024 | 02:11:15 | |
All good things must come to an end... In this 5th and final episode in our series on Baton Rouge collective Thou, we’re joined by members of the band to discuss their latest album Umbilical Umbilical is OUT NOW via Sacred Bones Records Recommendations:
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| #93 - Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:54:08 | |
The road to heavy metal domination has to begin somewhere, doesn’t it? Before the arenas, pyrotechnics, and leather, Judas Priest were like a lot of young bands from Birmingham, England. Hungry and determined. Unsatisfied with the lackluster production and tepid response of their debut album, the band knew something needed to change in order for them to breakthrough. Here, they began to sculpt their signature sound: soaring vocals, electrifying melodies, and thundering riffs. It wasn’t perfected, but it was a damn fine start. Join us this week as we celebrate Judas Priest and their classic sophomore album, Sad Wings of Destiny Recommendations: For all updates on Riff Worship follow us on Instagram and Twitter Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #60 - Lamb of God - Ashes of the Wake | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:46:10 | |
20 years old and just as relevant, Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake cemented the band as a frontrunner of the newly coined “New Wave of American Heavy Metal." With an emphasis on songwriting and a scathing critique of the former administration, Lamb of God took a leap of faith in signing a deal with a major label. Join us in celebrating a breakthrough and massive metal milestone! Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #59 - Brutal Truth - Need To Control | 29 May 2024 | 01:43:47 | |
In 1994, Brutal Truth released their sophomore album: a follow up that redefined what extreme music could sound like.With industrial, harsh noise, & even black metal influences, Need To Controlushered grindcore into its adolescence and remains a timeless classic. Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #58 - Thou (Part 4) | 22 May 2024 | 01:58:49 | |
2018 witnessed “The Summer of Thou” with three distinct and varying EPs. These influences culminated into a brand new full-length, which served to counter the more natural themes of its predecessor Heathen. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss Thou's self-critical triumph, Magus Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #57 - Thou (Part 3) | 15 May 2024 | 01:43:38 | |
This week on Riff Worship we continue our dissection of Thou with their 2014 album Heathen: a 75-minute exploration of the natural world through self-affirming lyricism, lush acoustic interludes, and colossal riffs. Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Follow Thou on Instagram & Twitter RIP Steve Albini:
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| Vocal Distortion: Wretched Blessing | 14 May 2024 | 01:00:55 | |
This interview with Kayhan & Rae of Chicago's Wretched Blessing originally aired on FM89's Vocal Distortion on May 13th, 2024 Ltd. Edition Wretched Blessing tapes are available now for preorder Follow Wretched Blessing on Instagram For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #56 - Aidan Neuner (Civerous) | 08 May 2024 | 01:09:46 | |
This week we are joined by Civerous drummer and sound editor Aidan Neuner to discuss the band's boundless sophomore opus Maze Envy Maze Envy is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Civerous on Instagram Recommendations:
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| #55 - Thou (Part 2) | 01 May 2024 | 02:10:24 | |
Following their debut Tyrant, Thou experienced an unprecedented wave of inspiration that produced material for various EPs, splits, and future full-lengths within a few short years. In the second installment of our deep dive series, we'll discuss their dismal sophomore effort Peasantas well as the multi-faceted third album Summit. Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Follow Thou on Instagram & Twitter Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & X Watch Riff Worship on YouTube Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Check out our weekly playlists: | |||
| #54 - Thou (Part 1) | 24 Apr 2024 | 02:08:49 | |
Welcome to the first episode in our four-part series on the highly prolific band Thou. For nearly two decades, this Baton Rouge collective has continuously defied expectations and challenged audiences alike. Channeling influences of '90s proto-grunge, DIY hardcore punk ethos, and their Louisiana predecessors, Thou transcend genre boundaries and redefine the meaning of "heaviness." This week we discuss the band's pummeling debut record Tyrant and highlight our favorite collabs, covers, EPs, & splits! Recommendations:
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| #53 - Xander Bradley & John Riley (Slimelord, Cryptic Shift) | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:10:48 | |
This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Xander Bradley & John Riley of Slimelord to discuss the muck and grime behind their debut full-length Chytridiomycosis Relinquished We also dive into their equally elaborate project Cryptic Shift, their upcoming live shows, and the haunting nature of the UK's geese population Chytridiomycosis Relinquished is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Slimelord on Facebook & Instagram Follow Cryptic Shift on Facebook& Instagram Recommendations:
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| #52 - High On Fire - Death Is This Communion | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:29:20 | |
With three albums and years of hard touring under their belt, it should have been business as usual for Matt Pike and Des Kensel. However, there was a renewed sense of vigor with the addition of bassist/collaborator Jeff Matz as well as Jack Endino behind the board. Oakland stoner metal barbarians High On Fire were ready to lay waste on album number four. Please join us in celebrating High On Fire's breakthrough album Death Is This Communion Recommendations:
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| #92 - Oryx | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:19:28 | |
One of the most fascinating qualities of a great riff is its ability to hook you in from the first few notes and leave you a different person on the other side. This is best represented on Primordial Sky, the latest album by Denver’s Oryx, who present riffs through a unique sense of dynamics and tone for an entire 40-minute journey. Join us this week as we chat with the band about their favorite riffs and how they achieved this on Primordial Sky Primordial Sky is out now via Translation Loss Records Follow Oryx on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Recommendations: Full of Hell and Nothing - When No Birds SangAbyssal - GlacialThe Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet - Clifford Brown & Max RoachIshmael - Hell Is Empty And All The Devils Are HereShannon and the Clams - "Wax & String"Veilburner - The Duality of Decapitation and WisdomImperial Triumphant - GoldstarShirley Walker - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack For all updates on Riff Worship follow us on Instagram and Twitter Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din Check out our official playlists: | |||
| #51 - Shadows Fall - The War Within | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:33:06 | |
With the New Wave of American Heavy Metal on the rise, Boston’s Shadows Fall stood out from their peers by tapping into their varied influences. Be it ‘90s melodeath, Bay Area Thrash, Pantera, Queensrÿche, Skid Row… the band expanded upon these touchstones and created a modern metal classic. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we celebrate Shadows Fall’sThe War Within Recommendations: For all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion891 on Facebook, Instagram, & TwitterTune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio appListen to our Riffs on Repeat playlist here! | |||
| #50 - Slint - Spiderland w/ Dan Vida (Selenoplexia) | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:36:47 | |
This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Selenoplexia guitarist Dan Vida to discuss Slint's final album Spiderland Recommendations:
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| Vocal Distortion: Dave Hofer & John Mendola | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:33:59 | |
This episode of Vocal Distortion originally aired on WONC/FM89.1 on Monday, March 25, 2024. We were joined by Chicago-based archivist, librarian, writer, and Degenerate Synapse vocalist Dave Hofer. Hofer discussed his DIY beginnings in DuPage County, touring with Brutal Truth, Reckless Records, his work on the latest Charles Bronson box set, and much more! Special guest John Mendola is also featured in this interview. Mendola has been a longtime figure of the Chicagoland hardcore scene as a member Kungfu Rick, Authority Abuse, HeWhoCorrupts, Eunuchs, and Gun Kata. Music from this broadcast has been removed to avoid copyright infringement. For all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion891 on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio app Listen to our Riffs on Repeat playlist here! | |||