Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy – Details, episodes & analysis

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)

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BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor:

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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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)

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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Going over an epic vinyl haul from Waterloo Records in Austin. Reading the first handwritten letter sent into the show (old school!)… answering more fan questions… who has the most swagger in the history of music (and does anyone today possess such swagger)? Favorite fighters/martial artists? And more!

Album of discussion:

Laceration - I Erode (2024)

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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Orange Goblin is one of the most uncompromising representatives of old school heavy metal and hard rock in the world. Thirty years into their riff-driven career, they’re releasing a brand new album (and first album with Peaceville), which may be their greatest work. Join Nate and Orange Goblin vocalist/lyricist Ben Ward as they discuss metal as a way of life, walking the fine line between stupid and clever, recording studios reminiscent of American Werewolf in London and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the pursuit of better living through riffs + fitness + sobriety, the importance of free speech in an increasingly volatile world, and more!

Album of discussion:

Orange Goblin - Science, Not Fiction (2024)

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https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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Is Spotify CEO Daniel Ek the worst person who’s ever lived?

Discussing how Daniel Ek and other corrupt billionaires like him are ruining the earth, answering fan emails about the best “psych noir” albums, recounting personal experiences with the Spotify/major label mafia behind the scenes, and more…

Album of discussion:

Zombi - Direct Inject (2024)

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Recommended “Psych Noir” albums:

Witch - Witch (2006)

US Christmas - Eat The Low Dogs (2008)

Wand - Ganglion Reef (2014) / Golem (2015)

Uncle Acid - The Night Creeper (2015)

Oranssi Pazuzu - Värähtelijä (2016)

Windhand - Eternal Return (2018)

Genghis Tron - Dream Weapon (2021)

Hallas - Isle of Wisdom (2022)

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E-mail all questions/ideas to: [email protected]

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BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor:

https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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A guided tour through the birth and evolution of the riff in the United States of America.

Albums of discussion:

Muddy Waters discography

Hank Williams discography

Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced (1967)

Credence Clearwater Revival - Green River (1969)

ZZ Top - Rio Grande Mud*** (1972)

Captain Beyond - Captain Beyond (1972)

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced (1973)

Bob Seger - Night Moves (1976)

Tom Petty - Damn The Torpedoes (1979)

Roky Erickson - The Evil One (1981)

Trouble - Psalm 9 (1984)

Pentagram - Relentless (1985)

Metallica - Master of Puppets (1986)

Carnivore - Retaliation (1987)

Death - Scream Bloody Gore (1987)

Morbid Angel - Altars Of Madness (1989)

Solitude Aeturnus - Into The Depths of Sorrow (1991)

Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power (1992)

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E-mail all questions/ideas to: [email protected]

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Thanks for supporting the podcast!

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BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor:

https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com

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Find Nate:  

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https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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Reviewing the new Ghost song "The Future Is A Foreign Land," and ranking the entire discography.

Plus... catching up on a significant backlog of fan e-mails.

Albums of discussion (recommended for fans of Ghost):

Ashbury - Endless Skies (1983)

Alice Cooper - Trash (1989)

Hallas - Isle of Wisdom (2022)

Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament (2023)

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E-mail all questions/ideas to: [email protected]

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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GIG REVIEW of the recent Necrot/Bat/Street Tombs show in Austin

CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

First official trip into the VAULT OF INSANE STORIES per listener request

Album of discussion:

Bat - Under The Crooked Claw (2024)

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Find Nate:  

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https://spiritadrift.com

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This interview is best experienced with video on YouTube!

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Necrot is one of the best current death metal bands in the world. They sat down in Austin, TX so we could guess each other’s favorite Death albums. We also discuss their new album Lifeless Birth, Big Riff inspirations, writing death metal with depth, and more!

Album of discussion:

Necrot - Lifeless Birth (2024)

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Go see Necrot on tour:

https://www.songkick.com/artists/6417244-necrot/calendar

Listen to and BUY A PHYSICAL COPY of their new album:

https://necrot.bandcamp.com/album/lifeless-birth

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E-mail all questions/ideas to: [email protected]

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Find Nate:  

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https://spiritadrift.com

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Two big giveaways in celebration of 5K subscribers, including a vinyl haul of some of 2023 and 2024's best metal albums. Lots of Big Riff Recommendations, including Tzompantli, Crypt Sermon, Ulcerate, and the best band ever submitted to the podcast by a listener. Remembering Brad Raub of Eternal Champion / Sumerlands, and more…

Albums of discussion:

Ulcerate - Cutting The Throat Of God (2024)

Tzompantli - Beating The Drums Of Ancestral Force (2024)

Crypt Sermon - The Stygian Rose (2024)

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E-mail all questions/ideas to: [email protected]

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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