The Heavy Desert Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Heavy Desert Podcast

Daniel Sierras

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 157

I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. From interviews, recommendations, and concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras. And remember, keep digging and you’ll find the underground!

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🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
20/08/2026
#78
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
19/08/2026
#43
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
02/08/2026
#77
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
01/08/2026
#45
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
31/07/2026
#21
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
30/07/2026
#41
🇺🇸 USA - Music Commentary
26/07/2026
#91
🇺🇸 USA - Music Commentary
25/07/2026
#79
🇺🇸 USA - Music Commentary
24/07/2026
#74
🇩🇪 Germany - Music Commentary
30/03/2026
#68

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Ol’ Time Moonshine - Adam Saitti & Jesse Mackowycz

Episode 157

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 50:01

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome drummer Adam Saitti and bassist/vocalist Jesse Mackowycz, of the band Ol Time Moonshine to the show. Ol Time Moonshine released its fourth album Now I Bleed via Black Throne Productions earlier this year on June 12 and we dig into it, their influences, the backstory of the band, the scene in their neck of the woods in Canada and much more! And, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns with a review of Now I Bleed for another Jam Yeti Music Minute. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

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Moon Destroys - Evan Diprima

Episode 156

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 32:20

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Evan Diprima, drummer and bassist for the band Moon Destroys joins the show. Moon Destroys upcoming album, Omni, drops on September 4th via Blues Funeral Recordings and we talk all about it! We also dig into his influences, the backstory of the band and how Zach Amster (lead singer and guitarist for Abrams) joined the band. They had a monster 2025 with their debut full-length She Walks By Moonlight, and tours with Elder, Dozer and The Sword! They look to keep that momentum going this year and we talk all about it. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

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Ryan Garney Returns!

Episode 155

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 49:25

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Ryan Garney returns — frontman of High Desert Queen, architect of Ripplefest Texas, head of Lick of My Spoon Productions, and one of the busiest, most relentless forces in the heavy underground.

We dig into everything: the festivals, the projects, the nonstop momentum, the creative fire — including his latest project, Stay Dead!, whose debut album Beneath The Weight of Worlds dropped July 24 via Ripple Music.

This is Ryan’s fourth appearance, and he never comes empty‑handed. So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

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Mothertomb - Alice & Chance Gawlinski

Episode 154

Thursday, August 6, 2026 • Duration 53:43

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Alice and Chance Gawlinski of Mothertomb—the vocalist and guitarist behind one of the year’s heaviest debut records, Dying to Live, released July 14. We dig into the album’s creation, their influences, the band’s origin story, and the wild ride of opening for Pentagram.

Chance also shares what it meant to play their album‑release show at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids—a full‑circle moment that hit like a dream come true.

This conversation covers a ton of ground, and these two brought nothing but passion and fire. Tune in, subscribe, and don’t miss this one.

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10,000 Years - Alex Risberg

Episode 153

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 28:44

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Alex Risberg of Swedish stoner‑rock titan 10,000 Years joins me for a killer deep dive. With their killer brand‑new album, Esox Lucifer, dropping August 7th via Ripple Music, Alex breaks down the record, his influences, the band’s origin story, and how some of the new songs have been going over at some of their recent live shows. We also talk of a possible Ripplefest Texas appearance in the future.

And stick around after the interview… I’m debuting a brand‑new track from Esox Lucifer that you’ll hear first on The Heavy Desert Podcast. So dig in, listen, and subscribe!

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Concerts w/Chris - Summer 2026 Edition

Episode 152

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 45:23

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, concert correspondent Chris McGowan returns to the show. Chris hits 100+ shows a year, mostly in the heavy underground repping the heavy scene across Chicagoland with nonstop support—buying merch, boosting bands on socials, and showing up for the community. He’s been on a wild run since his last visit and has even more lined up. Tune in and subscribe for the latest from one of the underground’s most dedicated supporters.

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Jason Doome & S. Patrick Brooks of Spacegoat Records

Episode 151

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 49:25

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, we’re blasting off with Jason Doome and Sean Patrick Brooks as they unveil their brand‑new record label, Spacegoat Records. These two aren’t just scene supporters — they’re the forces behind Grand Rapids Doomfest and HUFR Fest, and now they’re leveling up with a label built straight from the heart of heavy music culture. We get into why they launched Spacegoat, what they’re aiming to build, and who’s landing on their first release. Jason and Sean were an absolute blast to talk to, and this episode is packed with passion, vision, and plenty of fuzz‑soaked energy. Crank it up, tune in, and hit subscribe.

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Episode 150!! With Ben McLeod of All Them Witches

Episode 150

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • Duration 01:03:40

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, the show celebrates its 150th episode with a very special guest! Ben McLeod, the guitarist of All Them Witches joins the show and we dig deep into his influences, and his journey of guitar playing starting in the third grade, through high school and college which eventually lead to All Them Witches. We talk about some of the other projects he’s been involved in, his solo album he released in 2025 titled “Pronounced ‘Mick Loud’” and some of the things he does to stay on top of his guitar-playing game. Ben was very generous with his time and we touched on a lot. So on this 150th episode of the show, I hope you dig my chat with Ben McLeod! Tune in and subscribe.

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Sheafer McOmber of Redwood Returns!

Episode 149

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 55:13

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Sheafer McOmber of the one-man band, Redwood, returns to the show to talk about his latest release Hyperspace that dropped on June 12. We dig into his creative process, what wakes him up in the middle of the night as far as music goes and… possibly another album before year’s end??? You’ll have to tune in to find out! He also talks about a couple of his passions - photography and his ‘68 Volkswagen bug! We cover a lot on this episode, so check out the latest Redwood album, Hyperspace, then come back, tune in and subscribe!

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Cody Patrick of Broadslab

Episode 148

Thursday, July 16, 2026 • Duration 36:47

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Cody Patrick, one of the guitarists of the band Broadslab, joins the show to talk about the bands latest release. Their new album The Fifth Essence dropped on June 26th, and Cody rolls through to break down the riffs, the vision, the influences, and the wild journey that shaped this record. We get into how Broadslab first came together, what fueled the long gap since their 2014 crusher Ritual Movement, and the unbelievable story of Cody’s teenage run‑in with Mike Dean (Corrosion of Conformity)— a chance encounter that eventually led to Dean working on The Fifth Essence. It’s one of those “no way that actually happened” tales, and Cody lays it all out. And Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another Jam Yeti Music Minute with his review of The Fifth Essence. So go spin Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence, then jump back in for this killer episode. Hit play, hit subscribe and dig in!

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