Explore every episode of the podcast Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy
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| #118 - CROWBAR: Gen Z Tik Tok Meme Victims | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:47:45 | |
TIK TOK GEN Z POSERS AND INSTAGRAM HARDCORE NORMIES HAVE CO-OPTED CROWBAR! (it's a good thing) Highlighting some great fan-submitted music, breaking down the best riff(s) of 1986, and more!
Album of discussion: Sundecay - The Blood Lives Again (2026) __________________________________________
HELP MY WIFE OVERCOME CANCER: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment
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TICKETS TO SEE SPIRIT ADRIFT w/ CROWBAR & EYEHATEGOD:
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MERCH: Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
SPIRIT ADRIFT FULL DIGITAL DISCOGRAPHY: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com
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| #117 - New Spirit Adrift Album Come Heck Or High Water | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:51:18 | |
Answering extensive e-mail questions about the upcoming Spirit Adrift album. Determining the best riffs of 1984, talking about the best death-doom bands, pondering whether or not Dave Mustaine is a top 5 riffer, and eulogizing one of the greatest singers of all time Terry Reid with the first-ever BRE listening party. Album of discussion: Spirit Adrift - Album 6 TBA (2026) Terry Reid - Seed Of Memory (1976)
Links below to help my wife overcome cancer: __________________________________________
GOFUNDME https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment
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Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole) https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com
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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy
E-mail BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with your request. Mention 3 bands and/or songs you want the riffs to sound like. Or just tell me to go wild.
Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to my wife's cancer battle)
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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast
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| #108 - DEATH Album Ranking | 20 May 2025 | 00:44:59 | |
Ranking the studio discography of the best and most important death metal band of all time… DEATH! Answering a ton of e-mails, and breaking down the greatest riff of 1976.
Albums of discussion: Death - full discography __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
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E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #18 - Midnight Tour Recap | 26 May 2023 | 00:43:07 | |
Nate answers fan questions, recaps the recent tour with Midnight, and explores his thoughts on the current state of touring. Album of discussion is Saint Vitus - Die Healing (1995) ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #17 - Spirit Adrift Tour Check In | 15 May 2023 | 00:30:55 | |
Special episode featuring all of Spirit Adrift. Nate, Tom Draper, Mike Fury, and Sonny DeCarlo check in from the road around the halfway mark of their tour with Midnight and Spiter. Album of discussion is Motorhead - Ace of Spades (1980) ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #16 - The Making Of 'Divided By Darkness' Pt. 2 | 12 May 2023 | 00:32:56 | |
Nate recounts the recording process and touring behind 2019's Divided By Darkness. Album of discussion this episode is Gene Clark - No Other (1974). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #15 - I Shall Return | 05 May 2023 | 00:32:51 | |
Nate dives deep into the new Spirit Adrift song 'I Shall Return,' from the forthcoming album 'Ghost At The Gallows.' Delve into the epic journey that inspired the song, the glory of FM classic rock radio, and the neverending quest for the perfect guitar solo. Check out this episode to learn how you can win a copy of the new album! Album of discussion is Poison Ruin - Harvest (2023). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #14 - The Making Of 'Divided By Darkness' Pt. 1 | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:28:57 | |
Nate recounts the creative process behind 2019's Divided By Darkness. Album of discussion this episode is Roky Erickson & The Aliens - The Evil One (1980). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #13 - Riff-Off: Jesus Vs. The Devil | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:31:19 | |
Nate ponders the big questions of the universe, most importantly... 'who has more riffs, Jesus or the Devil?' Album of discussion this episode is Wovenhand - Wovenhand (2002). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #12 - Texas | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:46:23 | |
Nate describes how his recent experience at a Carcass/Municipal Waste gig in Austin carried profound personal significance. Meanwhile... giant rattlesnakes, massive explosions, and possible otherworldly encounters form a bond between his neighbors in the Texan wild. Album of discussion is Carcass - Heartwork (1993). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________
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| #11 - The Making Of 'Curse Of Conception' Pt. 2 | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:44:06 | |
Nate delves deeper into the songwriting and recording process of Curse of Conception, details a disastrous start to the first Spirit Adrift tour ever, and more. Album of discussion this episode is Rwake - Voices of Omens (2007) ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #10 - The Making Of 'Curse Of Conception' Pt. 1 | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:41:39 | |
Nate recounts the genesis, songwriting, and recording process of Curse of Conception. Album of discussion this episode is Deadbird - Twilight Ritual (2008). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________
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| #9 - Champ Morgan | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:32:21 | |
Champ Morgan is a staple of the Texas heavy music scene. He sings for BLK OPS, Triage, Lethal Weapon, and has a solo noise project Derilect Satellite. Champ discusses the countless classic metal bands he saw live when stationed in Germany in the early 90's, what it was like working at Roadrunner Records during the golden era, the band that forever changed his life, the importance of positivity, and more. Album of discussion this episode is Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion (1985). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #107 - Headbanger's Ball - When The World Was A Better Place | 15 May 2025 | 00:36:27 | |
The world was a better place when Headbanger's Ball was around. A unifying, enlightening, irreplaceable resource for all things relating to the riff. Who would host the show if it were on the air today? Plus… amending the best riff of 1974, and going over the best riffs of 1975.
Albums of discussion: Slik Toxik - Doin The Nasty (1992) Ancient Death - Ego Dissolution (2025) __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #8 - Death Won't Stop Me | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
Today marks the announcement of the brand new Spirit Adrift album entitled Ghost At The Gallows. Nate discusses the album, and the lead single 'Death Won't Stop Me.' Fan-picked topics of discussion include determining what exactly makes a riff truly heavy, and praising one of the greatest bands of all time… Rush. Album discussion this episode is Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation (1977). _____________________________________ Listen to the new Spirit Adrift song 'Death Won't Stop Me': https://spiritadrift.lnk.to/DeathWontStopMe-Single ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #7 - A Cruel & Shallow Money Trench | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:49:01 | |
Nate gets metaphysical about navigating the music industry, talks best rhythm guitar players, and praises one of his favorite albums of the year, Rezn - Solace (2023). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #6 - Touring, Teasing, Thrashing | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
Nate teases some upcoming Spirit Adrift activities, talks about the craziest thing that ever happened on tour, shares his philosophy on the significance (or lack thereof) of gear/equipment, and reveals lyrical secrets. Album of discussion this episode is Dark Angel - Darkness Descends (1986). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #5 - The Making Of 'Behind-Beyond' & 'Chained To Oblivion' | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:44:27 | |
Nate talks about the making of the first Spirit Adrift releases, the "Behind - Beyond" EP and "Chained To Oblivion" album. He also goes all the way in on the controversial practice of merch cuts, and discusses 40 Watt Sun - Wider Than The Sky (2016). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #4 - Ain't What I Signed Up For | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:45:35 | |
Nate draws parallels between the Bay Area Thrash Scene, his own experience getting into music in the early 2000's, his attempts at adjusting to the modern music industry, the passing of Gary Rossington from Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Obituary - Dying of Everything (2023). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #3 - Most Important Day Of My Life | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:53:43 | |
Nate recounts the most important day of his life, answers a fan question about the best rhythm sections in hard rock/heavy metal, and discusses Linda Ronstadt - Heart Like A Wheel (1974). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #2 - Big John | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
Nate pays tribute to his late friend Big John Hopkins, reminisces about how he discovered extreme music, and discusses Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed (2023). ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftmusic https://www.instagram.com/spiritadrift/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAdrift/ ______________________________________ Send questions, comments, or anything you'd like Nate to address on the podcast to: ______________________________________ | |||
| #1 - Middle Aged Clown Epidemic | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:29:27 | |
Nate checks in with a recap of his recent musical activities, tackles the issue of middle-aged men in clown makeup claiming there are no good new bands, and discusses Death - Spiritual Healing (1990).
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| #106 - Turnstile Summer / Ode To Petey | 10 May 2025 | 00:49:29 | |
Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy Episode 106 Is Turnstile the best rock band in the world at present moment? How will their forthcoming album "Never Enough" compare to their previous smash hit "Glow On?" Examining the 90's/early 2000's nostalgia that is taking over not just music but culture in general. Breaking down the best riffs of 1974, discussing how to get crushing guitar tones and great recordings on a budget, and more! Albums of discussion: Turnstile - Never Enough (2025) Bleed - Bleed (2025) __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #105 - Ghost Skeleta Review/Death Metal + Black Metal Albums Of The Year? | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:36:21 | |
Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy Episode 105
Reviewing and ranking the new Ghost album Skeleta. Highlighting recent riff heavy releases, including candidates for best death metal album of the year and best black metal album of the year. Breaking down the greatest riffs of 1973, and more! Albums of discussion: Ghost - Skeleta (2025) Deafheaven - Lonely People With Power (2025) Lo-Pan - Get Well Soon (2025) LIK - Necro (2025) __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #104 - BLAKE IBANEZ (POWER TRIP, FUGITIVE) From DIY Hardcore To Stadiums With Pantera | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:01:00 | |
Blake Ibanez, guitarist of Power Trip and Fugitive, joins us to discuss the history and future of Power Trip, his earliest riff inspirations, the sometimes mysterious and magical process of songwriting, taking a band from DIY hardcore shows to a stadium tour with Pantera, news on upcoming Fugitive material, his mount rushmore of riffers, and more! Albums of discussion: Power Trip discography Fugitive discography __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________
Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #103 - KIRK WINDSTEIN - The Riff Lord Talks Crowbar History, New Down Album, What It Takes To Be A Lifer | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:33:07 | |
The #1 most requested BIG RIFFER, Kirk Windstein… the RIFF LORD himself! Kirk discusses the history of Crowbar, the sacrifice and dedication it takes to succeed as a musician, how many Crowbar albums he had to make to reach true professional musician status, the riff that made him want to play guitar, finding the unique Crowbar sound during the era of thrash domination, the imminent recording of the new Down album at Phil Anselmo's home base studio lair, what it's like playing a band with half of Type O Negative, and much more. Bonus appearance by Pepper Keenan as we try to determine the best Judas Priest album. Albums of discussion: Crowbar discography Down discography
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SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________
Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #102 - Why Did I Make Limp Bizkit Cry? / 2 Tickets To Acid Bath | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:44:31 | |
Going to see Acid Bath in Florida and Chicago. Musings on reunions/cash grabs. What does it feel like getting turned into clickbait for 2 weeks straight (angry Type O Negative fans, angry Limp Bizkit fans, angry J Dawg fans)? Putting the Fred Durst sandwich incident to rest once and for all. Heaviest/greatest riff of 1972? Albums of discussion: Mourning Star - Mourning Star (2025) https://mourningstardm.bandcamp.com/album/mourning-star
Swamphead - Nightfall (2025) https://swamphead.bandcamp.com/album/nightfall
Imperial Triumphant - Goldstar (2025)
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SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025!
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast!
__________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare:
North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #101 - J DAWG VS NASTY NATE - 2 Men Enter, 1 Man Leaves | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:01:04 | |
J DAWG VS NASTY NATE TWO MEN ENTER ONE MAN LEAVES
Album of discussion: Savage Master - Dark & Dangerous (2025)
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J DAWG AND NASTY NATE'S ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF METAL
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (1970) Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality (1971) Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1974) Judas Priest - Stained Class (1978) Judas Priest - Hell Bent For Leather (1979) Venom - Welcome To Hell (1981) Mercyful Fate - Nuns Have No Fun (1982) Mercyful Fate - Melissa (1983) Metallica - Kill Em All (1983) Slayer - Show No Mercy (1983) Celtic Frost - Morbid Visions (1984) Metallica - Ride The Lightning (1984) Overkill - Feel The Fire (1985) Slayer - Reign In Blood (1986) Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness (1989) Darkthrone - A Blaze In The Northern Sky (1991) Dismember - Like An Everflowing Stream (1991) Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes (1993) Dissection - Storm Of The Light's Bane (1995) Dark Funeral - Secrets Of The Black Arts (1996) Impiety - Asateerul Awaleen (1996) Marduk - Panzer Division Marduk (1999) Malevolent Creation - Envenomed (2000) __________________________________________
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Subscribe to the rantings of the Dawg: https://www.youtube.com/@justinhorval8491
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SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS
MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.
Only North American appearance of 2025.
Get your tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
__________________________________________
E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy
Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
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| #100 - RWAKE Still Channel Maximum Riff Energy After 13 Years | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:58:21 | |
Rwake is one of the world's most unique and powerful metal bands. The Arkansas powerhouse returns after 13 years with their new album The Return Of Magik, out now on Relapse records. After over a decade of various states of stasis, the deeply psychospiritual power and energy of Rwake's singular sound has evolved into an even more transcendental monster. Album of discussion: Rwake - The Return Of Magik (2025) __________________________________________
SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX. Only North American appearance of 2025. Get your tickets here: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom
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| #99 - Count Crackula Goes Viral, Mastodon Loses Brent, J Dawg Is Scared Of Me | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:48:53 | |
Is Bobby Liebling from Pentagram actually the PERFECT doom metal representative to bring the power of the riff to the brain-rotted masses? Are most people in metal bands terrible, disgusting human beings? Is it possible to replace a generational talent like Brent Hinds? Why is J Dawg terrified of Nate Dawg? What's the heaviest riff of 1971? Answers to these questions and much more… Album of discussion: Phrenelith - Ashen Womb (2025) _______________________________________ SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX. Only North American appearance of 2025. Get your tickets here: SPIRIT ADRIFT @ EMPIRE __________________________________________
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To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
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Europe: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
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Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #116 - Top 5 Ozzy Solo Albums Ranked | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:55:37 | |
Ranking my Top 5 favorite albums of Ozzy's solo career, and discussing the most overlooked Ozzy Sabbath album. Breaking down the best riff(s) of 1983 featuring Dio, Mercyful Fate, and Metallica. Choosing the top 4 best metal lyricists, top 4 best metal lyricists who are also vocalists, what it takes to be a great vocalist, musings on KISS, Ritchie Blackmore, and more… Album of discussion: Ozzy Osbourne - solo discography Bastards of God's Grace - Self-titled (2021)
Links below to help my wife overcome cancer:
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Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole) https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com
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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy
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| #98 - NITE: Classic Heavy Metal With A Touch Of Evil | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:43:03 | |
Nite - Cult Of The Serpent Sun is an strong album of the year contender, and an instant classic. Fusing the majesty, power, and melody of the best black metal with all the best elements of old-school/traditional metal, Nite's third album is an epic, flawless experience from beginning to end. Album of discussion: Nite - Cult Of The Serpent Sun (2025) Order/stream here: https://nitemetal.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-the-serpent-sun
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Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion (1985) Iron Maiden - Powerslave (1984)
Immortal - At The Heart Of Winter (1999) Savatage - Gutter Ballet (1989)
Rotting Christ - Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers (1996) Judas Priest - Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
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| #97 - Type O Negative Reunion? Who would replace Pete? | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:33:27 | |
Addressing the recent rumblings of hypothetical Type O Negative reunion/tribute shows, discussing the black sheep of the Pantera discography and pleading a case for an overlooked album being their all-time best, breaking down the best riff of 1970 in a new "best riff of each year" segment, and more! Albums of discussion: Dirtmother - Dirtmother (2025) Mean Mistreater - Do Or Die (2025)
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| #96 - Top 5 Doom Metal Debuts / Black Sabbath Crypto Rug Pull | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:48:05 | |
Fielding a wide variety of intriguing fan questions... heaviest non-metal riffs? The allure of Trouble and other first-wave doom bands? Best doom metal debuts? Best year in the history of metal releases? Also addressing the fact that after tickets for the Sabbath reunion sold out, the Ozzy camp announces he will only perform "bits and pieces." Albums of discussion: Trouble - Psalm 9 Trouble - The Skull
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
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| #95 - Black Sabbath Reunion, Ozzy-Era Album Tier Rating, Fred Durst?? | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:55:35 | |
Talking about the greatest band of all time (again). Discussing the good, bad, and ugly about the Black Sabbath reunion, attempting to set up a charity boxing match with Fred Durst, tier-ranking the Ozzy-era Sabbath albums, reminiscing about seeing Sabbath live over the past 20+ years, and more! Albums of discussion: Ozzy-era Black Sabbath albums
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| #94 - Hail David Lynch! | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:37:23 | |
Remembering one of the most astounding and significant figures in human creativity, David Lynch.
Albums of discussion (rest in peace John Sykes): Thin Lizzy - Thunder And Lightning (1983) Tygers of Pan Tang - Spellbound (1981) __________________________________________
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| #93 - A Message To T*M L*MB*SIS | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:30:45 | |
Sharing an idea about how to make the world a better place...
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| #92 - Live From The Riff Dungeon! | 04 Jan 2025 | 01:52:31 | |
Streamed live, best experience on YouTube
Answering questions in the riff dungeon, including updates on the future of Spirit Adrift / Neon Nightmare Albums of discussion: Spirit Adrift - LP6 progress (202?) Death - Scream Bloody Gore (1987) Fear Factory - Archetype (2004)
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To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________
Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ | |||
| #91 - David Vincent Stage Banter Humiliation Ritual | 30 Nov 2024 | 01:02:05 | |
Reviewing the Austin, TX stop of the Devastation On The Nation Tour… the good, the bad, the ugly, and the REALLY ugly. Answering e-mails about Danzig, the cancellation of Sick New World, how bullshit and money dictate industries that are supposed to have artistic integrity, entertainers drinking their own kool aid and surrounding themselves with yes men, the future of Spirit Adrift, and more!
Albums of discussion:
You choose… drop a comment with whatever you're listening to
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________
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| #90 - FULCI - Italian Gore-Fueled Death Metal Powerhouse | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:20:29 | |
On this episode, we're joined by Dome (guitar) and Edo (drums/samples) from Italy's horrifying death metal powerhouse FULCI. We discuss the making of the band's new album "Duck Face Killings," channeling classic Florida death metal from Cannibal Corpse's "The Bleeding" to Death's "Symbolic," their current US tour (Devastation on the Nation featuring I Am Morbid, Suffocation, Mortiferum, Fulci, and Knoll), personal favorite Lucio Fulci films, which American horror director would make the best inspiration for an extreme metal band, the difference between touring Europe vs. the USA, and more!
Album of discussion: Fulci - Duck Face Killings (2024) __________________________________________ Pick up Fulci's new album here: https://www.20buckspin.com/fulci
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
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| #89 - Brice Leclercq (Ex-Dissection / Satyricon, From Kaos) | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
Brice Leclercq is the man behind the new black metal project From Kaos. He was the bassist for Dissection during the 'Rebirth of Dissection' and Reinkaos album. He also played bass for Satyricon for the Age of Nero tour. We discuss From Kaos debut album. Brice also tells stories of the reformation of Dissection immediately following Jon Nödtveidt's release from prison, the radically different experiences auditioning for Dissection vs. Satyricon, getting shut down at a festival while attempting to play an encore with Attila Csihar, the influence that classic metal bands like Iron Maiden and WASP had on Dissection, and more… Albums of discussion: Dissection - Reinkaos (2006) From Kaos - Synchronicity I (2024) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________
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| #115 - Riffing Is My Business (Literally) | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:31:29 | |
RIFFING IS MY BIZNESS (LITERALLY)… AND BIZNESS IS GOOD
I am riffing for hire! Does your podcast need a theme song? Do you want to surprise a loved one or mortal enemy with some riffs? Does your band suck and need song ideas? It's like cameo but instead of some lazy meaningless words I'm giving you the gift of riffs. Also: answering e-mails about Swedish death metal and Van Halen. Best riff (YES RIFF SINGULAR) of 1982, and more! Album of discussion: Wytch Hazel - V: Lamentations (2025)
Links below to help my wife overcome cancer: __________________________________________
GOFUNDME https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment
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Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole) https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com
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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy
Mention 3 bands and/or songs you want the riffs to sound like. Or just tell me to go wild.
Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
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| #88 - Best Albums Of 2024 | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:42:42 | |
Nate's 2024 AOTY list. Includes a ranked top 10 as well as runner-up albums. Also going over the best live show, guitar riff, vocal performance, drum performance, guitar solo, and film of the year. __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
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| #87 - Bolt Thrower's Those Once Loyal = Nu Metal | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:25:37 | |
Is Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal a nu-metal album cosplaying as a death metal album? Thoughts on the passing of Paul Di'Anno, a criminally under-attended Judas Priest show, digging through a mountain of unanswered emails.
Albums of discussion: Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal (2005) Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere (2024) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
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Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________
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| #86 - Neon Nightmare Halloween Hang (Exclusive interview/identity reveal/Faded Dream album release party) | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:53:41 | |
EXCLUSIVE interview / identity reveal / unboxing / playthrough / album release chaos session / Halloween hang with the man behind Neon Nightmare. Debut album "Faded Dream" out 11/1/24 on 20 Buck Spin.
Album of discussion: Neon Nightmare - Faded Dream (2024) __________________________________________ Neon Nightmare - Faded Dream is available on LP+CD here: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare
Available in Europe through High Roller Records: https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY
Also available in Europe through Van records: https://van-records.com/Neon-Nightmare-Faded-Dream-12-LP_1
Check out the video for They Look Like Shadows here: https://youtu.be/OyfYpMF8s_g?si=tacR6XUuFQ7Y7nCL __________________________________________
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| #85 - ETERNAL - 2024's Most Exciting New Death Metal Band | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:24:06 | |
Arizona's most crushing and exciting new death metal band Eternal recently released one of the best albums of the year, "Cryptic Lust." Guitarist/vocalist Emilio Ortega, and drummer/recording engineer Xander Bridge talk about forming the band, DIY recording, classic heavy metal influences that made first-wave death metal special, channeling the Undertaker and horror films, and more! Album of discussion: Eternal - Cryptic Lust (2024) Buy + stream the album: https://carbonizedrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cryptic-lust __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor: https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com __________________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________ | |||
| #84 - Ultimo Hombre (The Last Man Standing) | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:25:27 | |
Memorializing one of the greatest human beings that ever lived, Kris Kristofferson. Reviewing two recent Big Riff masterpieces… one of the best Arizona death metal albums ever released, and an instant stone cold classic of 'CANADIAN METAL.'
Albums of discussion: Eternal - Cryptic Lust (2024) Lund - Ancient Steel (2024) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
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| #84 - Top 10 Greatest Southern Sludge Albums Of All Time | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:46:58 | |
Diving into the greatest southern sludge albums ever made. Answering e-mails and remembering Juan Brujo/being terrified by Brujeria as a teenager. Albums of Discussion: Brujeria - Matando Gueros (1993) Brujeria - Raza Odiada (1995) Brujeria - Brujerizmo (2000) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor: https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com __________________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________ | |||
| #82 - Paid The Cost To Be The Boss | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:57:19 | |
What do Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" and Black Flag's "My War" have in common? How do creative types access the realm of deep spiritual inspiration, and what happens if you can't come back? Album of Discussion: Dreamless Veil - Every Limb Of The Flood (2024) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor: https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com __________________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________ | |||
| #81 - 13 Favorite Albums Of All Time | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:20:49 | |
These are my 13 personal favorite albums I've ever heard, described and remembered in the order in which I experienced them. Answering e-mails about life-changing record stores, strategies for success involving members of Void Witch, Cloak, and Exhumed… and more… Albums of discussion: Void Witch - Horripilating Presence (2024) Pinkish Black - Pinkish Black (2012) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM
To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor: https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com __________________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com __________________________________________ | |||