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🥁 LORD MARCO EXPOSED: 700+ Songs, 4,000 Bands & Extreme Metal History | Metal Maniacs Podcast
Episode 142
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 01:23:36
This Episode of the Metal Maniacs Podcast goes full blast as hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with one of the most prolific drummers in extreme metal history — Marco Pitruzzella, better known as Lord Marco.
You’ve seen the meme. You’ve heard the legend. “Death Metal Dad – I play drums in over 4,000 death metal bands. ”But behind the joke is a drummer who has recorded drums on more than 700 songs, toured the world, and helped define modern technical death metal, brutal death metal, slam, grind, and extreme metal drumming.In this episode, we dig deep into Marco’s insane journey:What first pulled him into metal and extreme music.
Why extreme drumming became his obsession. His early days with Vörnagar and the Bleeding Holocaust EP.
Touring 26 countries / 52 shows across Europe with Vital Remains.
His genre-defining work with Braindrill (Parasites, Apocalyptic Feasting – Metal Blade Records)
Touring with The Faceless and releasing the infamous Lord of the Blast instructional DVD
Drum & bass death metal madness with I Came to Hate
Session work explosion with Anomalous, Neurogenic, Gurglectomy, Defleshed Gutted, ABUSE, Raped by Pigs, and more
Touring and recording with Six Feet Under, including Torment, Nightmares of the Decomposed, and Killing for Revenge
Drumming for Rings of Saturn, Waking the Cadaver, Sleep Terror, and beyond
How session work changed his life — and how it all keeps coming full circle
We also talk about how Jay first discovered Marco through YouTube, Braindrill, and extreme metal rabbit holes, the discipline it takes to maintain this level of output, and what’s next with Xelmactha, Wrath of Logarius, and future chaos.This is not just an interview — it’s a history lesson in extreme metal drumming.🔗 LINKS & PLAYLISTS
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NOCICEPTION RETURNS! “Cognitive Dismemberment” Exclusive First Look & Their Heaviest Era Yet #138
Episode 141
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 01:59:17
Episode 141 – The Metal Maniacs Podcast w/ Jay Ingersoll & ModdThe Michigan death metal titans NOCICEPTION return to the Metal Maniacs Podcast — and they’re coming in heavier, faster, and more lethal than ever. With a brand-new album on the horizon, we sit down with the full lineup to talk history, evolution, and the absolute brutality that is their upcoming 2026 release:Cognitive DismembermentComing March 2026Nociception’s newest chapter is a complete demolition of their past discography: sharper riffs, monstrous vocals, airtight drumming, and production that hits like a cement truck. The tone is clear but devastating, the bass tone is monstrous, and Dylan’s vocal enunciation is razor-focused. This is the band at their technical and creative peak.Meet the Members:🎤 Dylan – Vocals 🎸 Kyle – Guitar 🥁 Eric – Drums 🎸 Jared – Guitar 🎸 Blake – BassThese five have grown immensely since their last appearance on Episode 16 back in November 2023 — when Odium hadn’t even dropped yet. Now they’re back with full force, promoting their most ambitious and punishing release to date.Discography RecapDemoralizer (2019) – The starting point of their relentless sound.Tyrant: Population Obsolete (2021) – Heavier, darker, more complex.Odium EP (2023) – A glimpse of the technical ferocity to come.Cognitive Dismemberment (2026) – A new apex of brutality.Track-By-Track Highlights From “Cognitive Dismemberment”Labyrinth of Sanity – Killer second power-chord riff at 1:14, standout bass work, and a murderous blackened transition.Necrotic Dominion – Trem runs, sick drumming, black-metal passages, and a Cannibal Corpse-esque trill section at 3:14.Echoes of Forgotten Torment – Hyper-fast, disgustingly tight drums, dissonant grooves, and some of the best chord shifts they’ve ever written.Forsaken by the Grave – Morbid Angel/Soreption vibes, flawless blackened-to-death transitions, and standout vocals.Entropy Reigns – Three riffs in rapid succession, gremlin vocals, and a filthy ride-groove section.Veins of Eternal Suffering – Blood Incantation-level atmosphere, killer vocal patterns, and a unique open dynamic middle section.Fed to the Pigs – Melodic opener, backbeat groove, catchy chorus, and a crushing 3:15 end groove.As the Stone Meets Flesh – Slam riffs, gutturals, an epic trem section, and a bass break leading into a slamming outro.This record is as violent as it is thoughtful — proof of Nociception’s growth since their last time on the show.What We Discuss in This Episode💀 Revisiting Episode 16 — early struggles, Dylan taking on vocals, building their live setup, and how far they’ve come since 2023. 🔥 Evolution in Sound — what changed, what sharpened, and how new influences shaped their heaviest album yet. 🎼 Creative Process — writing, collaboration, right-hand technique, and how their approach to tone and structure matured. ⚙️ Production — how they dialed in riffs, drums, tone, backing tracks, and the clarity of Cognitive Dismemberment. 🎧 Scene Growth — changes in the Michigan/US metal scene and new trends they’re paying attention to. 🛠 Experimentation — new techniques, vocal styles, and production choices expanding their sound. 🎯 Future Goals — touring plans, long-term vision, and what excites them most about this era.Nociception is not just back — they’re transformed, sharpened, and ready to cement themselves as one of the Midwest’s most ruthless modern death-metal bands.Follow Nociception-
KILLCROWN Talks New Single, New Drummer & Tour Plans | Metal Maniacs Ep. 140
Episode 140
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Duration 01:05:53
Episode 140 of the Metal Maniacs Podcast is locked and loaded with Michigan metal energy. Hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with second-time guest Steve Maple of Michigan Metal Fest, but this time he’s here representing his band Killcrown. Making their first appearance on the show, Steve is joined by Tyler (bass) and David (drums) to give us the full breakdown on everything happening in the Killcrown camp.We dive deep into the band’s brand-new single, talk about how the new drummer David joined the lineup, and explore how that change has impacted the band’s sound, chemistry, and creative process. The guys open up about how Killcrown got started, their evolution in the Michigan metal scene, and what fuels their aggressive, no-nonsense approach to heavy music.From there, the conversation turns to upcoming tour plans, playing shows, writing new material, and what fans can expect next. We also get some behind-the-scenes insight into Michigan Metal Fest, balancing festival life with band life, and plenty of classic Metal Maniacs side quests along the way.If you’re into modern metal, the Michigan metal scene, underground bands, festival culture, or discovering new heavy music, this episode is an absolute must-listen.💥 Hit play, crank it loud, and join the Metal Maniacs.🎧 Listen / Follow / SupportKillcrown-https://www.facebook.com/KillcrownMichigan Metal FestOfficial Website-https://michiganmetalfest.net/Follow Us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi🔔 Subscribe for weekly metal interviews, album reactions, and deep dives into the heavy music world.🤘 Support underground metal. Support the scene.
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Episode 139
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration 01:22:53
Episode 139 – Metal Maniacs Podcast
Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd
Welcome back, maniacs 🤘 In this 25th installment of our Reaction Series, Jay and Modd crank the volume and dive headfirst into a stacked lineup that bridges death metal history, modern brutality, and underground chaos. From genre-defining legends to rising names pushing extreme music forward, this episode is all about riffs, reactions, and real talk.
🔥 Leading the charge is THE ABSENCE — a band that helped define mid-2000s melodic death metal. Signed to Metal Blade Records in 2005, The Absence dropped a devastating trilogy:
From Your Grave (2005)
Riders of the Plague (2007)
Enemy Unbound (2010)
Widely regarded as their strongest release, Riders of the Plague was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry) and features guest appearances from absolute legends including James Murphy, Per Nilsson, Jonas Granvik, and Kjellgren himself. We break down the legacy, the songwriting, and why this record still hits like a freight train in 2025.
💀 PERPETUAL RAGE brings pure aggression with their new self-released album Finland. We react to multiple tracks, talk production, atmosphere, and discuss the possibility of a future interview with the band.
⚔️ ENDURUS reps Tampa, Florida death/groove metal with modern bite and old-school respect. We react to their latest material and talk about carrying the weight of a legendary scene.
Inside Raygun Recording Studio | Chris Frankhouser on Producing Michigan Metal & Hardcore | Ep. 138
Episode 138
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 01:44:11
On this episode of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with special guest Chris Frankhouser — guitarist of No Sympatico and the owner / engineer behind Raygun Recording Studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Chris has been a major force behind the sound of countless heavy and alternative releases across the Michigan scene. From tracking crushing guitars to dialing in massive mixes, his work has helped shape records from bands like Lucius Fox, One With the Riverbed, Metzfire, Blisshead, and many more. In this conversation, we go deep into the origins of Raygun Recording Studio, Chris’s journey into recording, and what it takes to create records that actually hit.
We also talk about his role in No Sympatico, upcoming shows, studio gear obsession, and even building his own speakers. If you’re a band, producer, audio nerd, or just someone who loves behind-the-scenes conversations about heavy music, this episode is for you.
Topics we cover include:
The inception of Raygun Recording Studio
The story behind the studio’s name
Chris’s path into recording and production
Working with bands like Lucius Fox, One With the Riverbed, Metzfire, and Blisshead
Building custom speakers and chasing the perfect sound
Metal Maniacs REACTS #23 | Jay & Modd React to the Heaviest New Releases
Episode 137
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • Duration 01:18:34
Metal Maniacs Podcast – Episode 137
Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd
Welcome back to the Metal Maniacs Podcast, and buckle up—this is the 23rd installment of our Reaction Series, where we dive headfirst into brand-new tracks, underground heat, and emerging heavy bands from across the globe. Jay and Modd react in real time, break things down honestly, and give unfiltered feedback on what these artists are creating.
This episode is packed with variety—death metal, hardcore, theatrical horror, young blood energy, and crushing riffs.
🔥 Bands Featured in This Episode:
🎵 Gokseong – “Death’s Embrace”
The fourth single from their upcoming album “Wraithspire,” inspired by a haunting South Korean folk tale about a spirit that appears in dreams as a deceased loved one. Dark atmosphere, storytelling, and menace collide.
Four young musicians (ages 19–20) grinding hard in the Texas scene. We react to “When The End Is Near,” with a full LP on the way and a music video dropping alongside the single.
📀 Single drops August 23rd everywhere
🎵 MRSA (South Florida)
Heart on Your Sleeve Fest 3 Deep Dive w/ Chantal Roeske | Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep. 136
Episode 136
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 01:21:43
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Metal Maniacs Podcast, we sit down with a truly special guest and longtime friend of the show—Chantal Roeske, returning for the 4th time to talk all things Heart on Your Sleeve Fest 3 (HOYSF 3) and the continued evolution of her impact on the heavy music community.
Chantal is the founder of Heart on Your Sleeve Fest, the vocalist and guitarist of Tonguecutter, a multi-instrumentalist, photographer, and one of the most passionate scene advocates out there. This conversation goes far beyond a standard fest recap—we dig deep into community, growth, passion, leadership, and legacy.
What We Cover in This Episode:🔥 The Evolution of Heart on Your Sleeve FestWe talk about how HOYSF has grown and matured over the years—emotionally and logistically. Chantal opens up about lessons learned, the behind-the-scenes realities of running a fest, and how her definition of “success” has shifted beyond numbers and attendance.🎤 Leadership, Vision & Scene-BuildingWhat does it really take to run a festival from inside the scene? Chantal breaks down the invisible work fans never see, the responsibility that comes with curating spaces for artists, and how supporting bands goes far beyond just putting them on a bill.🔮 Looking ForwardWe close by looking ahead: the long-term vision for Heart on Your Sleeve Fest, what Chantal hopes people feel when they attend, and her thoughts on the future of heavy music communities.
As always, this episode is packed with honesty, insight, and love for the scene. Huge thanks to Chantal, the volunteers, bands, and fans who continue to make HOYSF something truly special.
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Funeral Language | Alex Eilers Breaks Down “Thank You For The Dead Body” (Track-by-Track) | Ep. 135
Episode 135
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 01:35:57
On Episode 138 of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd welcome back returning guest Alex Eilers to talk about the upcoming Funeral Language record Thank You For The Dead Body, out January 20th, 2026.
This episode is a deep dive into a record that feels sharper, leaner, and more direct than anything Funeral Language has released before. Jay gives his honest first impressions of the album — a sound that’s fully honed in, familiar but unmistakably its own. More punk rock in spirit, zero fluff, and just 22 minutes of pure chaos, with nearly half the songs launching straight into vocals. We unpack how this approach is almost the opposite of what was discussed around the last record — and why that shift felt necessary.
Alex breaks down the songwriting mindset, the aggression, the grooves, and the intentional choices that shaped the album, plus the creation of the visual and content pieces surrounding the release.
Track-by-track discussion includes:
Imhumane (1:25)
Groove-heavy opener with added low vocals, a menacing feel, and the perfect ending touch with the Addison voicemail.
Deathwish Complex (2:45)
Catchy, chaotic energy with a Lowist feature, “come on come on” hooks, early punk-era Marilyn Manson vibes, and a killer sliding groove.
Bailey Ruban (3:03)
Layered vocals, call-out sections, discordant rhythms, Vision of Disorder–style singing, cymbal ring-outs, and ideas worth pushing even further.
A Rope 2 Ways (2:52)
Nonstop energy, extended screams, borderline Sam Kinison madness, vocal overload, and a hard-grooving warning section.
Dead Meat (3:10)
Immediate nonsense vocals, aggressive riffs, discordant slides, a nasty 2:08 groove, and perfectly timed vocal pullbacks.
Whiskey Foxtrot (3:06)
THE MOST PROLIFIC METAL PROJECT IN MICHIGAN?? 26 Albums – The Biscuit Merchant | EP 134
Episode 134
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 • Duration 02:01:34
Episode 134 – The Metal Maniacs Podcast w/ Jay Ingersoll & Modd
This week, we sit down with one of the most unique, prolific, and genuinely unstoppable forces in underground metal: Justin Lawnchair, the mastermind behind The Biscuit Merchant — Ann Arbor’s proggy, death-tinged, genre-melting metal project. With 26 full albums (each 45–55 minutes) in the works, recorded entirely by Justin, and no generative AI used at any stage, this project is a testament to pure determination, creativity, and DIY musicianship.
The Biscuit Merchant is all about “melting pot metal,” a blend of death metal, thrash, prog, folk, power metal, blues, groove, and whatever else Justin feels like throwing into the cauldron. Nothing is off the table. Nothing is predictable. And that’s what makes it magic.
We deep dive into the vision, the process, and the absolute madness of building a 26-album alphabetical saga known as Alpha — a project planned since 2009 and still evolving with every riff, rhythm, and solo.
🔥 What We Dig Into This Episode
🌋 The Inception of The Biscuit Merchant
How the idea started, Justin’s early influences (Maiden, BTBAM, Opeth, Devin Townsend), and how the “one-man band” concept turned into something massive.
🎸 The Live Lineup
Justin’s studio prowess meets a killer live lineup:
Justin Lawnchair – Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals
Anton Filyayev – Drums
Dan Hunter – Bass
Dhruv Talekar – Guitar
📀 A Walk Through the Releases
We talk about the evolution from Knucklewalker, Nature Rejoices, and Ongaku into the wildly creative arcs of:
Journey to Arrhythmia
Best METAL Albums of the Year ft. Recorruptor’s Clint Franklin! | Death Metal, Avant-Garde & Underground Picks
Episode 133
Thursday, January 1, 2026 • Duration 39:08
Best METAL Albums of the Year ft. Recorruptor’s Clint Franklin! | Death Metal, Avant-Garde & Underground Picks
Welcome back to Episode 133 of The Metal Maniacs Podcast with your hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd, and today we’re closing out the year with a massive guest appearance from one of Michigan’s deadliest voices in death metal. We’re joined once again by Clint Franklin, vocalist of the brutal mid-Michigan beast Recorruptor, for a full breakdown of **his Top Metal Albums of the Year! 🤘💀🔥
Clint brings a vocalist’s perspective, a die-hard fan’s ear, and a metalhead’s honesty as we jump onto a Zoom call and tear apart the year’s releases. From underground filth to experimental insanity, he breaks down the records that stood above the rest, hit the hardest, and ripped his speakers to shreds.
🎙️ FEATURING PICKS FROM CLINT FRANKLIN (Recorruptor)
Here’s just a sample of the chaos he brought to the list:
Sanguisugabogg – Hideous Aftermath
Filthy, swamp-soaked death metal that drags you face-first through the sewer.
Igorrr – (Latest Release)
A bizarre, genre-mutating circus of opera, breakcore, baroque insanity, and metal carnage.
Dormant Ordeal – (Latest Release)
Crushing, technical, atmospheric death metal drenched in dark emotion and cold precision.
🩸 HORROR SCENE (formerly Suicide Puppets) delivers industrial goth horror metal with their new single Welcome To Your Hell, produced by Dan Malsch (Gojira, Ghost).
🎸 NOTHING AFTER THIS closes things out with the remastered Happy Accidents and a look toward what’s coming next.
This episode is packed with honest reactions, deep dives, scene love, and zero filler. If you’re into death metal, underground discovery, and unfiltered opinions — this one’s for you.
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We break down the tone changes, the leap in songwriting confidence, the wild genre swings, the heavier turns, and the massive solos that define each era.
🎼 Writing & Creative Process
How Justin builds riffs, arranges patterns, adds solos, chooses styles, switches genres mid-song, and approaches production with collaborators Spencer Maxfield (mixing) and Nelson T. Gast (mastering).
We dig into:
How songs start
How he decides when a part needs melody vs brutality
How folk, blues, prog, and death metal all coexist
Why every album has to stand on its own
🥁 Tone, Gear & Production
We get into guitars, tunings, cabs, bass tone, drum approaches, and how he builds such massive arrangements as one person. Justin breaks down the evolution of his sound — raw, polished, experimental, heavy, and always pushing forward.
🔥 Favorite Songs, Solos & Albums
We highlight some of the standout tracks across the discography — the folky moments, the techy riffs, the brutal sections, the solos that feel endless, and the songs that show the most growth.
🎤 Life in Metal & Justin’s Story
What got him into metal, especially extreme metal?
What keeps him going?
What does music give him that nothing else does?
🎶 Shows, Touring & Live Experiences
Recent shows, upcoming gigs, best experiences, worst disasters, and the wild moments that shaped the live version of The Biscuit Merchant.
➡️ What’s Next?
We talk about the future of the Alpha project, upcoming releases, live plans, creative goals, and the continued evolution of a project unlike anything else in the Michigan metal scene.
This episode is packed with riffs, stories, creativity, and pure independent metal energy from one of the most hardworking musicians we’ve ever had on the show.
And that’s just the beginning… Clint’s list dives into the weird, the crushing, the groovy, the ugly, the brain-melting, and the truly genius.**
🧠 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:
✔ Clint Franklin’s Album of the Year rankings
✔ Hidden gems from the underground and international scene
✔ Albums that pushed death metal into terrifying new places
✔ How experimental music like Igorrr fits beside brutal death metal
✔ Bands dominating 2025 + those we NEED more from
This isn’t just a list — it’s a discussion about what makes a record stick with metalheads, long after the breakdown fades.
💬 FROM THE STUDIO TO THE ONLINE ABYSS
Even through Zoom, the energy was rowdy, the takes were honest, and the laughs were nonstop. Clint brought knowledge, passion, opinions, and chaos — in other words, exactly what makes heavy music fun to talk about.
🤘 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
We want YOUR list. Drop it in the comments:
🔥 What’s your Metal Album of the Year?
🔪 Who got snubbed?
🎤 Which extreme vocalist destroyed the scene this year?
Let’s argue like family. Let’s praise the underrated. Let’s drag the disappointing.
That’s metal
🥀 SPECIAL GUEST: CLINT FRANKLIN
🎤 Vocalist of **Recorruptor**
💀 Michigan Brutal Death Metal
👊 Support them, stream them, and catch them live — they’re one of the Midwest’s heaviest forces.
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Metal Maniacs is built for the heavy community — mainstream giants, underground savages, and everything in between.
Whether you’re into slam, symphonic deathcore, avant-garde insanity, tech wizardry, or pure riff-driven brutality… this episode is for you.
