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Welcome to RIFFS ACROSS GENERATIONS. I am your host, Andrew. I have been metal since the day is long. Tracing back to the 80’s with tape trading, editing a fanzine (TIN BEAN FANZINE) and years as the growler for a Western Massachusetts death metal band (CLOT) I have seen the trends and sounds come and go. Joining me is our co-host Eli. I am an aspiring guitar wizard who loves to mess with all types of gear I am a metal head to the core. i was Born after the glory days of metal, but am forging ahead and creating the next generation of head banging to be louder and more brutal than ever. We cover the music from old to new, from Nuclear Assault to Cattle Decapitation and everything in between. Come on the journey with us and submerge yourself in the METAL JOURNEY ACROSS GENERATIONS!
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New Dark Angel On The Horizon, Alex Lifeson Gets An Award and Tony Demolition Man Dolan Joins The Pod
Season 1 · Episode 12
mardi 24 décembre 2024 • Duration 02:09:13
This is the final show of 2024 for Riffs and we are going out on top! We run through some music news about Dark Angel and a National Guitar Museum award. We also chat about a couple of new albums by Greylotus and Monolithe. We go back to the 70's and cover almost 50 years of metal with Tony Demolition Man Dolan from Venom Inc!
The Hurricanes Have Passed, Ozzy Is In The RRHOF and Nasty Ronnie Is On The Pod!!
Season 1 · Episode 11
lundi 18 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:39:06
In this episode we talk about a new children's album with Alice Cooper, Slash and Rob Halford. We also talk about the crappy Mr Bungle news, some Archspire help wanted and Ozzy gets his due finally! We discuss the new albums by Immortal Bird and Ripped To Shreds. Finally... Nasty Ronnie from the legendary band Nasty Savage join us to discuss the new album and how the Nasty Music was born!
Announce The Apocalypse Come On The Pod
Season 1 · Episode 2
lundi 26 février 2024 • Duration 01:17:30
Eli and Andrew bring you new music drops and bands that have come back after being away from music for years. We also discuss AI generations and the controversy around Pestilence. We talk with Dominic from Announce The Apocalypse about the band and the great new disc Experience Machine.
AI Is Taking Over, Damnit Vitriol and The Immolation Story Has Been Written
Season 1 · Episode 10
dimanche 15 septembre 2024 • Duration 49:04
No band interviews this episode. Andrew and Eli discuss what is happening in the world of AI and how that looks for the metal community. We talk about Vitriol now being a 2 piece. You know you have made it when they write a book about you, congrats Immolation. We review some new music from Fulci, Peeling Flesh, Cemetery Filth and the Wounded Touch.
Metal Olympics, Metal Insurrection and Arka'n Asrafokor
Season 1 · Episode 9
samedi 10 août 2024 • Duration 01:13:36
Eli and Andrew discuss the metal opening ceremonies to the olympics. We also discuss Iced Earth insurrectionist awaiting trial. All the way from TOGO we have the mighty Arka'n Asrafokor joining us to talk about all sorts of topics.
Some musicians play live and some don't, music reviews and Chris from the band VIRULENCE
Season 1 · Episode 8
lundi 15 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:02:33
Lots of rumors floating around about Motley Crue not playing live, we discuss the latest about John 5. Tom Araya seems like he may not have been a very good bandmate in the studio. We discuss 3 new releases from Octoploid, Embryonic Autopsy and Hate The Adversary. Lastly, we are joined by VIRULENCE vocalist/guitarist Chris Defaut!
Swedish Water, Festival Name Change and an Interview with Voidrium
Season 1 · Episode 7
dimanche 9 juin 2024 • Duration 01:16:35
Eli and Andrew talk about the shows they recently attended, so many bands and one arena show. We discuss some new music and a new release that was recorded 35 years ago. What's with the Swedish water and why has this country produced so many bands? We also talk with Vincent from the mighty black metal band VOIDRIUM!
New Bands, Burning Things, Selling Things and Curran Murphy from 72 Legions
Season 1 · Episode 6
jeudi 18 avril 2024 • Duration 01:30:48
Besides reviewing some new music from Togo, Netherlands and the US, Eli and Andrew dive into some top stories of the day in metal music. A black metal museum goes up in smoke, some serious cash is being spent on a Death guitar and a new super group is in the making. If that wasn't enough we have the guitarist from 72 Legions on the pod!
New Music, News and Mike Browning (Nocturnus AD)
Season 1 · Episode 5
mardi 2 avril 2024 • Duration 01:21:50
Andrew and Eli discuss some new music and tours. We also talk about Dan Lilker's unlikely reunion with Anthrax after 40 years. Morrisound Studios gets an historic award by Hillsborough County. Lastly, we interview the death metal legend, Mike Browning of Nocturnus AD.
Metal Reviews and News and Black Sabbath joins the billion club
Season 1 · Episode 4
lundi 25 mars 2024 • Duration 32:22
Andrew and Eli talk about some new metal releases. We go pretty deep to cover some music out of Ireland and Brazil as well as the US. We also talk about some metal news including Black Sabbath's Paranoid achievement. No interview this time around but we will give you a sneak peak into the guest on the next episode.









