On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt sit down with Todd Severin, founder of the iconic Ripple Music label. Todd opens up about the early beginnings of Ripple Music and what led him to launch the label during a bleak time for the music industry. Despite no clear revenue model, Todd pushed forward, motivated by a deep love for underground rock and metal. The conversation shifts to Ripple’s core mission—supporting authentic, riff-driven rock music that often flies under the mainstream radar. The guys dig into the historic Back To The Beginning event in Birmingham, England, where Black Sabbath's original members reunited one final time. Todd reflects on Sabbath's impact and how their legacy still drives the underground scene that Ripple supports today. He reveals how he chooses bands for the Ripple roster and what makes a group truly stand out in today’s crowded music landscape. As an ophthalmologist by day and music executive by night, Todd discusses balancing two demanding careers while staying true to his creative passions. He also dives into his debut novel, Deadly Vision, a gripping medical thriller that explores the darker sides of science and morality.The hosts explore some of the lesser-known artists on Ripple's roster who deserve more spotlight and recognition from fans of heavy music. Todd gives an exciting preview of what’s on the horizon for Ripple Music in 2025, including new releases and festival appearances. The trio discusses whether Ripple’s own Freedom Hawk has officially entered legacy artist territory in the underground heavy rock world, Todd updates us on new music on the horizon from legendary guitarist/frontman Wino, Ripple's Beneath The Desert Floor series and much more.Whether you're a longtime fan of Ripple Music or discovering it for the first time, this episode delivers insight you won't want to miss.Watch the full interview to hear how one man’s passion built a label that helped carry a genre through uncertain times.If you love underground rock, metal, and the stories behind the scenes, this episode was made for you.#RippleMusic #HeavyGalaxyShow #UndergroundRock #StonerRock #BlackSabbath #HeavyMetalCommunity #DeadlyVisionBook #FreedomHawk #MetalReunion #IndependentLabel #RockAndRollLegacy #2025RockReleasesNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact.
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