Monster Riff Presents – Details, episodes & analysis

Back in the early '90s, a band by the name of Volume popped up in the blistering desert heat of Twentynine Palms, CA.

Rocking out about 50 miles from the hometowns of desert rock luminaries like Kyuss and Yawning Man, Volume made a name for itself by delivering fuzzed-out psychedelic rock.

In one stellar review, Revolver Magazine called Volume "the best lo-fi mindfuck since Monster Magnet's 'Tab.'"

Volume was led by guitarist and vocalist Patrick Brink—who is now resurrecting the band in time for the remastered re-release of "Requesting Permission to Land."

We were lucky enough to have Patrick Brink on the podcast to hear more about Volume's history—including what it was like coming out of the desert scene.

Check out Volume on Bandcamp: https://volume-rocks.bandcamp.com/

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For this episode, we checked in with two incredible bands about an exciting upcoming split!

Aiwass, the brooding Psychedelic Doom project that put out the stellar "Wayward Gods" in 2021, and Aawks, the upbeat Psychedelic Doom band that put out the excellent "Heavy On the Cosmic" in 2022, have teamed up for a powerful new split entitled "The Eastern Scrolls." 

Inspired by the life and writings of Russian mystic Madame Blavatsky, The Eastern Scrolls is a dark, mysterious, and enthralling evolution of both bands’ individual sounds. The result: A heavy, captivating split between two heavy, captivating bands. 

The Eastern Scrolls drops on August 25 via Black Throne Productions! Pre-order here.

In this episode, we sit down with Joop Konraad of The Stoner Hive and The Doom Charts. We take a closer look at how both publications started, and JK shares his insights into how a band can improve its chances of being featured (and succeeding in the long run). 

This episode of the Monster Riff Presents podcast features James Seabrook, the owner of Two Bodies of Water Productions and the reason the podcast sound quality has gotten so much better since our first episode!

James explains how he started his studio, offers advice to musicians trying to make the most of every dollar while recording, and gives his take on an old (and important) question: Is Rock dead?

Fostering Music is an incredible nonprofit focused on helping foster kids access instruments and music lessons. Monster Riff sat down with Fostering Music founder Christy Stitt to learn more about the organization—and to raise money to purchase an electronic drum set for two foster boys. 

Learn more about Fostering Music: https://fosteringmusic.com/

Donate: https://donorbox.org/fostering-music-monster-riff-fundraiser

We sit down with Slightly Fuzzed Podcast founder and host Ryan Foster to discuss the origins of the Slightly Fuzzed Podcast, his love for parody album covers, and the Stoner Rock scene in general! 

Be sure to follow Slightly Fuzzed on Instagram for updates on this excellent podcast and record label: @slightlyfuzzedrecords

This episode features Brandon Carter, the powerhouse drummer behind We Hunt Buffalo—the incredible Psychedelic Fuzz Rock band from Vancouver. We dig into the band's history, talk about musical influences, and explore the highs and lows of the touring life. 

Sonic Demon is a self-proclaimed Acid Fuzz Doom band from hailing. Relying on walls of heavy fuzz and catchy melodies, Sonic Demon's debut album, "Vendetta," is a strong effort. We caught up with frontman Alex to discuss the band's origins, capturing their sound, and much more.

There’s a lot to love about Delco Detention. On the surface, there’s the charm factor. Delco Detention is a father-son duo with a twist: the son is a 10-year-old guitarist obsessed with bands like Clutch, King Buffalo, and All Them Witches.

But the story of Delco Detention gets even more interesting. Late last year, Delco Detention grabbed headlines when their relentless Clutch covers posted to Twitter caught the attention of Clutch frontman Neil Fallon—and Neil Fallon offered to collaborate with them.

Since then, Delco Detention has assembled an entire album with noteworthy musicians. "From The Basement" is out on September 9, 2021!

In this episode, we dig through the band's history and examine how "From The Basement" came together.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard is a band beloved by fans for their humor, style, and storytelling. As the creators of the Gizzverse, KGATLW tells the story of a post-apocalyptic alternate universe. In this episode of Monster Riff Presents, Monster Riff contributor Nick Pipitone joins to discuss the band and the world they've built.