E1155: Interview with Alexei Swatman of APOLLO STANDS

Alexei Swatman of APOLLO STANDS chats with Jon about drug addiction, day-to-day struggles, space exploration; several tracks, and their latest record, Interstellar.

'Insolarus'
https://youtu.be/WLKw1-pAjAY

'Pickup'
https://youtu.be/uglDBLMpuTU

Find out more about APOLLO STANDS at:

https://twitter.com/apollo_stands

E1154: Interview with Jukka Pelkonen of OMNIUM GATHERUM

Jukka Pelkonen of OMNIUM GATHERUM chats with Jon about Philly cheesesteaks, Rush, Sonic Pump Studios; several tracks, and their latest record, Origin.

'Paragon'
https://youtu.be/-ZkpM4BTPQs

'Reckoning'
https://youtu.be/gowDWEr5SDY

'Fortitude'
https://youtu.be/8B0BBq4skoY

Find out more about OMNIUM GATHERUM at:

https://www.omniumgatherum.org/

E1153: Interview with Justin Zych of ZYCH

Justin Zych of ZYCH chats with Jon about classical guitar, Dante’s Inferno, bringing in real horns and strings; several tracks, and his latest record, Dante's Inferno Part I.

'Canto I: Overture'
https://youtu.be/pLon44L8bew

'Canto V'
https://youtu.be/KJlNKt9qHkk

Find out more about ZYCH at:

https://www.justinzych.com/

E1152: Interview with Mark Sugar of BLACK SITES

Mark Sugar of BLACK SITES chats with Jon about bass player jokes, true Chicagoans, Monty Python artwork; several tracks, and their latest record, Untrue.

'Sword Of Orion'
https://youtu.be/JGffM4-2dMY

'Lost Tribes'
https://youtu.be/bQBeyZB8xkQ

Find out more about BLACK SITES at:

https://blacksites.bandcamp.com/

E1151: Interview with Lasse Hiltunen of AS I MAY

Lasse Hiltunen of AS I MAY chats with Jon about Finnish Laplands, Sonic Pump studios, ESP guitar endorsement; several tracks, and their latest record, Karu.

'Charged'
https://youtu.be/dNIY0jDGX04

'Breaking Myself Away'
https://youtu.be/GlDFjcJ_vmQ

Find out more about AS I MAY at:

https://asimay.com/

E1150: Interview with Davide Conti of OZORA

Davide Conti of OZORA chats with Jon about having a muse as inspiration, coincidental lyrics, writing rock music in Italian, women’s rights; several tracks, and their latest record, Angelica.

'Angelica'
https://youtu.be/Xc3hRp3DbnA

'Vista Mar'
https://youtu.be/MUezRo1S3Ig

Find out more about OZORA at:

https://ozora.bandcamp.com/

E1149: Interview with Sacha Laskow of EVERY HOUR KILLS

Sacha Laskow of EVERY HOUR KILLS chats with Jon about bringing in Jei for vocals, working with Calle Thomer and Chris Wiseman, mental health; several tracks, and their latest record, Vacua.

'Intransigent'
https://youtu.be/fZM19V_QPdM

Find out more about EVERY HOUR KILLS at:

https://everyhourkills.com/

E1148: Interview with Voiicide of THE DESIGN ABSTRACT

Voiicide of THE DESIGN ABSTRACT chats with Jon about reincarnation, nerdy song writing, late 90s digital technology; several tracks, and their latest record, Metemtechnosis.

'Born Of Machines'
https://youtu.be/1LgkZKwNFT4

'Decryptor'
https://youtu.be/-EytWT18UNQ

Find out more about THE DESIGN ABSTRACT at:

https://design.bandcamp.com/

Find out more about VOIICIDE at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJNLQ-BrxkubejWG8rgIZg

E1147: Interview with Pamtera of BONEYARD

Pamtera of BONEYARD chats with Jon about looking for guitar player, signing to WHD, playing shows; several tracks, and their latest record, Oathbreaker.

'Born Again'
https://youtu.be/fdHuu8_E06w

'Oathbreaker'
https://youtu.be/KmjHv8mEvxg

'Fates Warning'
https://youtu.be/YhdsxiIYKPw

Find out more about BONEYARD at:

https://boneyardrocks.ca/

E1146: Interview with James Benson of CHROME WAVES

James Benson of CHROME WAVES chats with Jon about breaking a leg, Wayne's World, using synthesizers, Oceans 11 Reverb; several tracks, and their latest record, The Rain Will Cleanse.

'Sometimes'
https://youtu.be/mkmkIB8gc44

'Wind Blown'
https://youtu.be/_Z1sA1l5n0I

Find out more about CHROME WAVES at:

https://chromewaves.bandcamp.com/

E1145: Interview with Karina Menasce of ALLEN KEY

Karina Menasce of ALLEN KEY chats with Jon about Rhino’s representing strength, anxiety / depression, sexism; several tracks, and their latest record, The Last Rhino.

'The Last Rhino'
https://youtu.be/PGO3eyEWE1I

'Granted'
https://youtu.be/yiVeVHMUP5E

Find out more about ALLEN KEY at:

https://allenkeyofficial.com/

E1144: Interview with Justin Wallace & Si Harvey of AEONS

Justin Wallace & Si Harvey of AEONS chats with Jon about Isle of Man music scene, pandemic in Isle of Man, ProMark sticks; several tracks, and their latest record, Consequences.

'Rubicon'
https://youtu.be/K7fbTrOa2Mk

Find out more about AEONS at:

https://aeons.online/

E1143: Interview with Francis Cassol of RAGE IN MY EYES

Francis Cassol of RAGE IN MY EYES chats with Jon about writing / recording in a pandemic, life in LA, auditioning for Machinehead; several tracks, and their latest record, Spirals.

'And Then Came The Storm'
https://youtu.be/3iJ3tkqR1uU

Find out more about RAGE IN MY EYES at:

https://rageinmyeyes.com/

E1142: Interview with Seb V.S. of DESTINITY

Seb V.S. of DESTINITY chats with Jon about  crafting a home studio, EVH / Jackson endorsement, 50W Stealth 5153, Lyonnaise cuisine; several tracks, and their latest record, In Continuum.

'Reject The Deceit'
https://youtu.be/GsPUDA_geGI

'Dawn Never Breaks'
https://youtu.be/6UiG__cYfaw

'Shadows'
https://youtu.be/OebUvPJ2rgg

Find out more about DESTINITY at:

https://www.destinityofficial.com/

E1141: Interview with Peter Scheithauer of LAST TEMPTATION

Peter Scheithauer of LAST TEMPTATION chats with Jon about rock vs metal, EMG 707 pickups, Blackstar amps; several tracks, and their latest record, Ashes And Fire.

'Ashes And Fire'
https://youtu.be/kGj1Tz-zH7c

'I Don’t Want To Be Your God'
https://youtu.be/15SiJDdKPqs

Find out more about LAST TEMPTATION at:

https://lasttemptation.lnk.to/LastTemptation

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Jon Harris of The Rock Metal Podcast interviews rock and metal bands to get the scoop on their latest two songs and news!

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E1140: Interview with Jeremy Farfan of WINTER NIGHTS

Jeremy Farfan of WINTER NIGHTS chats with Jon about Tue Madsen, changing drummers, getting PR coverage; several tracks, and their latest record, Sky Burial.

'I Pray To I'
https://youtu.be/yvjckMLfQy8

'Time To Say Goodbye'
https://youtu.be/QZ3A6YPmYwY

Find out more about WINTER NIGHTS at:

https://winternights.bandcamp.com/

E1139: Interview with Leandro Pessina of AEXYLIUM

Leandro Pessina of AEXYLIUM chats with Jon about the Elder Scrolls, Monsoon season, the flute; several tracks, and their latest record, The Fifth Season.

'The Fifth Season'
https://youtu.be/uL0YN1JIyVc

'The Bridge'
https://youtu.be/jyssCoDi9jo

'Mountains'
https://youtu.be/dTt14GcEz9k

Find out more about AEXYLIUM at:

http://www.aexylium.it/

E1138: Interview with Andreas Kaján & Joel Kronqvist of CRANEIUM

Andreas Kaján & Joel Kronqvist of CRANEIUM chats with Jon about defining your sound, David Gilmore, Mellotrons; several tracks, and their latest record, Unknown Heights.

'A Secret Garden'
https://youtu.be/wcL0QFO67tU

'Shine Again'
https://youtu.be/TjRCkBnA7dk

'The Devil Drives'
https://youtu.be/urDatWfU15o

Find out more about CRANEIUM at:

https://craneiumband.bandcamp.com/

E1137: Interview with Voya of BAD MOON BORN

Voya of BAD MOON BORN chats with Jon about finding the sound, Audio Slave, Barenuckle Pickups, Dingwall Basses, Mad Max; several tracks, and their latest record, The Heart From the Hollow.

'Fallout'
https://youtu.be/TVsYsomAQww

'Reins'
https://youtu.be/Oz_KC0d1ZOs

'The Heart From The Hollow'
https://youtu.be/QtUi5MnXuzc

Find out more about BAD MOON BORN at:

http://www.badmoonborn.com/

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Jon Harris of The Rock Metal Podcast interviews rock and metal bands to get the scoop on their latest two songs and news!

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E1136: Interview with Justin Buell of ASHES OF REDEMPTION

Justin Buell of ASHES OF REDEMPTION chats with Jon about one-man bands, writing for live performance, using Fiverr to help your record; several tracks, and his latest record, Washed in Blood (W​.​I​.​B.).

Find out more about ASHES OF REDEMPTION at:

https://ashesofredemption.bandcamp.com/release

E1135: Interview with Rich Sherrington of SOLITARY

Rich Sherrington of SOLITARY chats with Jon about coping with anxiety, battling homelessness, playing shows; several tracks, and their latest record, The Truth Behind The Lies.

'Spawn Of Hate'
https://youtu.be/iYzZ4jR5-Bc

'Catharsis'
https://youtu.be/wjUEov-103Q

'I Will Not Tolerate'
https://youtu.be/RzXVxlQHauE

'Abominate'
https://youtu.be/POI-9D0pCk4

Find out more about SOLITARY at:

https://www.solitary.org.uk/

E1134: Interview with Tom Hunting of EXODUS

Tom Hunting of EXODUS chats with Jon about recording in the mountains, being in the moment, choosing a snare; two tracks 'The Beatings Will Continue', 'Clickbait', and their latest record, Persona Non Grata.

'The Beatings Will Continue'
https://youtu.be/lJlXDRNOEdo

'Clickbait'
https://youtu.be/A0TuqQo_wGI

Find out more about EXODUS at:

https://exodusattack.com/site/

E1133: Interview with Trey Pemberton of CREEPING DEATH

Trey Pemberton of CREEPING DEATH chats with Jon about getting COVID, road trips, Walking Dead film set, Connecticut pizza; two tracks 'The Edge of Existence', 'Humanity Transcends', and their latest record, The Edge Of Existence.

'The Edge of Existence'
https://youtu.be/U0IVCQKoOL4

'Humanity Transcends'
https://youtu.be/u12aO4fPgAQ

Find out more about CREEPING DEATH at:

https://www.creepingdeath.net/

E1132: Interview with Tim Kazer of SAIL

Tim Kazer of SAIL chats with Jon about SoundCloud demos, Stage 2 Studios working with Josh Gallop, playing Bloodstock 2021; the track 'Flood', and their latest record.

'Flood (Live)'
https://youtu.be/f9YX5U-O7L0

Find out more about SAIL at:

https://thebandsail.bandcamp.com/

E1131: Interview with PHIL STILES

PHIL STILES chats with Jon about Hermeticism and Unshakeable Faith, Brexit, The Plague of 1666; the track 'End This Way', and his latest record, The Anchorhold.

'End This Way'
https://youtu.be/ekk0qh0TE6U

Find out more about PHIL STILES at:

http://philstilesofficial.com/

E1130: Interview with Criss Raptor of ÜLTRA RAPTÖR

Criss Raptor of ÜLTRA RAPTÖR chats with Jon about T-Rex dinosaurs, 80s thrash bands, Teen Titans Go!; two tracks 'Missile (Metal Warrior)', 'Gale Runner', and their latest record, Tyrants.

'Missile (Metal Warrior)'
https://youtu.be/Z3k3eAbEyDY

'Gale Runner'
https://youtu.be/bDMLBPBFINM

Find out more about ÜLTRA RAPTÖR at:

https://ultraraptor.bandcamp.com/releases

E1129: Interview with Tornado Bearstone of GENTLE SAVAGE

Tornado Bearstone of GENTLE SAVAGE chats with Jon about Finnish Indigenous religions, Karelian Love spells, Mythologia Fennica Tarot; two tracks 'Karelian Magic', 'YNAMW (You Never Ask Me Why)', and their latest record, Midnight Waylay.

'Karelian Magic'
https://youtu.be/osEmTdkQCps

'YNAMW (You Never Ask Me Why)'
https://youtu.be/5pm5E0uV0N4

Find out more about GENTLE SAVAGE at:

https://gentlesavagerockband.com/

E1128: Interview with Mick Browne of SMOKING MARTHA

Mick Browne of SMOKING MARTHA chats with Jon about 80s pop movie references, Fender Telecasters, Midori melon liqueur; two tracks 'Liquid Sunshine', 'Good Girls', and their latest record, Universe.

'Liquid Sunshine'
https://youtu.be/a0-d5G6I1gk

'Good Girls'
https://youtu.be/4wWX_K-tZtw

Find out more about SMOKING MARTHA at:

https://smokingmartha.com/

E1127: Interview with Craig Garick & Kit Sylvester of JUNCTION 28

Craig Garick & Kit Sylvester of JUNCTION 28 chats with Jon about awesome home kitchens, Tex-Mex cuisine, VR headsets; two tracks 'Suffocate', 'Don’t Say', and their latest record, Before You Drown.

'Suffocate'
https://youtu.be/QC8kaidz8o4

'Don’t Say'
https://youtu.be/VsUciS8u3es

Find out more about JUNCTION 28 at:

https://www.facebook.com/Junction28band

E1126: Interview with Thomas De Wispelaere of OUR COMMON SENSE

Thomas De Wispelaere of OUR COMMON SENSE chats with Jon about song contests, playing at odd venues, signing to Wormholedeath Records, Callebaut chocolate; several tracks, and their latest record, Harbinger Of Calamity.

'Abyss'
https://youtu.be/8ZHEO8dh0Ck

'Hammer Of Witches'
https://youtu.be/E7JZcb_dyd4

'Icarus Complex'
https://youtu.be/55L-GVwukeg

Find out more about OUR COMMON SENSE at:

https://ourcommonsense.wixsite.com/ourcommonsense