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And Now The Band

And Now The Band is a podcast focused on music mainly in the Rock or Metal realm. With a love of music of all sorts, there is a heavy emphasis on the underground variety. Tom (the Host) spends his time going to shows all over, watching bands play in front of crowds from no one to 10s of thousands of people. Join the conversation and learn about some bands you may never have heard of without this show. Life is an experience, don"t forget to enjoy it.

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EP 183 Hempire

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/28

John from Hempire discussed the band's new album "The Weight," which features in-your-face rock and roll. The band formed in 2016 in Boone, North Carolina, with John transitioning from guitar to drums. They face challenges in retaining drummers and have been promoting their album since its release. John emphasized the importance of owning their music and merchandise. Upcoming shows are planned for June and summer, with a focus on booking more dates. The band aims to expand their reach

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00:27:46

EP 182 Allegaeon 2

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/26

Greg Burgess of the Might Allegaeon joins me for a second time to talk about the bands upcoming album The Ossuary Lens. Greg and I talk about touring, the album artwork, the songs and the return of Ezra. Greg and I fit a lot into our conversation in such a short time.The Ossuary Lens has Allegaeon at the top of their game. With solid musicianship and hearing Ezra sound so effing good! Catch Allegaeon on tour with Warbringer from March 18 until April 12th and go preorder The Ossuary Lens

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01:11:19

EP 181 Valley of the Sun

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/23

Ryan and Chris from Valley of the Sun discussed their latest album "Quintessence," released in August 2024, and its positive reception. They highlighted the challenges of touring, including financial pressures and the logistics of managing a band. They shared their experiences from Planet Desert Rock Weekend and the importance of building relationships with fans and other bands. The conversation also covered their independent release strategy, the benefits of DIY management, and their future touring

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01:13:10

EP 180 Telepathy

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/21

Piotr and Rich from UK Based Telepathy join me for an indepth conversation about their upcoming album "Transmissions" out on March 14th via Pelagic Records. The album features seven songs, with the longest track clocking in at 15 minutes and 50 seconds. The band emphasized their creative freedom and the use of synths, aiming to avoid pigeonholing themselves. They shared their touring experiences, including playing with bands like The Ocean and Oranssi Pazuzu. The album's vinyl release

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01:01:16

EP 179 Luna Sol

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/19

Dave, Doug and Zeth of Colorado based Luna Sol join me for a fun conversation following their electric performance at Planet Desert Rock Weekend V in Las Vegas.The conversation revolves around the band, Luna Sol, discussing their music, experiences, and future plans. They reflect on their history, including connections through Super Fuzz and their current lineup. The band members share their thoughts on the impact of technology on art, the challenges of balancing family life with their music, and

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00:48:14

EP 178 Warbringer

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/16

John from Warbringer discussed the band's upcoming tour with Allegaeon, starting March 18 in San Diego and ending April 12 in Los Angeles, covering most of the US. They will release their new album "Wrath and Ruin" on March 14 via Napalm Records. The album features a heavier sound, with tracks like "A Better World" and the upcoming "The Sword and the Cross." John highlighted the band's evolution, including tuning their guitars to standard tuning for a different

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00:43:54

EP 177 Enemy Inside

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/14

Nastassja and I discuss the upcoming European headlining tour for Enemy Inside, and the differences in their music, particularly in the use of screams and clean vocals. They also discussed the band's album, Venom, focusing on standout tracks and the strategy of releasing singles, as well as their future plans, including an upcoming headlining tour and a possible show in the US, Asia, or the UK. The conversation also touched on their experiences with touring and traveling, their favorite live

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00:57:51

EP 176 Overt Enemy

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/12

he conversation revolves around the experiences and insights of Robert, a member of Overt Enemy. The band, formed in 2013, initially started as a Slayer tribute band and has since evolved to create original music. They discussed their journey from releasing EPs to working on their first full-length album, "Insurrection," which includes 10 tracks. The band members emphasize their DIY approach, balancing band activities with personal lives and careers. They also touched on the challenges of

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01:02:10

EP 175 Scour

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/09

Adam Jarvis and Tom discuss the upcoming release of Scour's new album "Gold" on February 21, highlighting its unique soundscapes and suspenseful lyrics by Phil Anselmo. Adam shares the recording process, emphasizing the spontaneity and physical challenges involved. They also touch on Scour's limited live performances and future plans, including potential tours and other projects like Pig Destroyer and Misery Index. The conversation covers Adam's experiences with various bands,

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00:55:39

EP 174 Vacuous

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/07

Michael Brodsky of UK based Vacuous, discusses the bands musical journey, starting with Michael's transition from rock to extreme metal, influenced by bands like Slayer and Mayhem. They delve into their writing process, which involves bedroom demoing and rehearsing in a studio. The conversation highlights their new album "In His Blood," which aims to balance raw, live-sounding elements with production quality. They discuss the challenges of balancing band activities with day jobs and

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00:57:24

EP 173 Metal Institute of Thrashology

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/05

Mike Liscotti and Tom discuss their shared passion for metal music. Mike, a record collector influenced by his father, started his Metal Institute of Thrashology last year to support bands. Tom, inspired by a leather worker friend, has been into metal since childhood. They talk about various bands, including Volcandra from Louisville, She Hates Me Not from Tulsa, and Destroyers of All from Portugal. They also discuss their favorite concerts, including Exodus, Enforced, and Slayer. Both emphasize

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00:47:03

EP 172 Umbersound

And Now The Band ·

2025/02/02

Joe from Umbersound discussed his new album, highlighting the title track and its personal significance, inspired by recurring dreams about flies. He shared his process of writing and recording, emphasizing the importance of capturing the right feel over technicality. Joe mentioned releasing four albums since COVID, funded by a New York Foundation for the Arts grant. He plans to release the album digitally initially, with future plans for vinyl. Joe also discussed the challenges of translating his

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00:56:18

EP 171 Museum of Light

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/31

The conversation features members of the band Museum of Light discussing their new album "Diviner," set to release on March 21. They reflect on their creative process, emphasizing the importance of album cohesion and the influence of their 90s upbringing. The band members, including Ted, Jeff (Bartlett), and Rob, discuss their musical evolution, the challenges of balancing family life with touring, and their experiences recording in Norway. They highlight the significance of maintaining

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00:52:09

EP 170 Sergeant Thunderhoof

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/29

Dan from Sergeant Thunderhoof discussed their latest album, "The Ghost of Baden Hill," which clocks in at 45 minutes. The band aimed for a concise, cohesive piece of work. Dan highlighted "Sensible" as his most lyrically proud track. The band values maintaining a fun, informal atmosphere and has kept its original lineup for 12 years, including a recent addition of a guitarist. They manage their own production, from vinyl pressing to merchandise, to maintain creative control. Dan emphasized the

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01:12:21

EP 169 Scare

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/26

Phil and Gabrielle of Quebec based Scare join me for a fantastic conversation.The band Scare, formed in 2015, discussed their journey, including lineup changes and the impact of the pandemic on their live performances. They emphasized the importance of live experiences and the unique, random-colored vinyl for their album. The band members shared personal stories, such as their struggles with sobriety and the challenges of performing in a sober state. They also highlighted their DIY approach,

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00:57:00

EP 168 Sacrifice

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/24

Gus from Canada's Sacrifice discussed the band's upcoming album, which blends elements of thrash, death, and 80s metal. The album, not yet released, has been in the works for 16 years and features seamless transitions between tracks. Gus highlighted the band's 12-year hiatus due to personal commitments and the challenges of rekindling his passion for drumming. The album's production involved meticulous attention to detail, with significant contributions from band members and

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00:48:12

EP 167 Post Fest

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/22

Post Fest happens July 24th-26th 2025 in Indianapolis Indiana. Filled with bands such as Converge, Emma Ruth Rundle, Pianos Become The Teeth and many more, this is sure to be one of the best weekends of the year. Nason Frizzell, of the band Pillars and one of the festival co-founders, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the festival, where it came from and how much love and energy goes into it. The conversation revolves around the organization and passion behind Post Fest, a music

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EP 166 Seventh Station

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/19

Tom interviews Eren and Vidi from Seventh Station about their upcoming EP, On The Shoulders Of Giants set to release on February 22. The EP, featuring five tracks, blends various musical styles and pays homage to contemporary classical composers. The writing process involved arranging existing classical pieces with modern instruments and sounds. The band members, spread across different countries, faced challenges in recording but managed to create a cohesive and tight album. They emphasize the

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00:56:30

EP 165 Voidward

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/17

Greg of Voidward discussed the band's evolution since its inception in 2013, highlighting the transition from a solo project to a band with Noah Kessler and Alec Farrell. They recorded their 2022 album in 2019 but released it in 2022 due to COVID-19 delays. Greg mentioned recording 11 versions of "The Plowman" and experimenting with different recording techniques. He also discussed the concept of a "micro album" and "macro single" to challenge traditional album formats. Future plans include

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00:41:42

EP 164 1000Mods

And Now The Band ·

2025/01/15

Labros, of Greek band 1000mods, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the band. We discuss their DIY approach to growing the band and their own label along with how they've made distribution work and their growth as a band. After years together working to grow the band, they decided to help other bands grow. Forging new paths in places they haven't played before, the band continues an upward trajectory that is amazing to watch happen from the outside. Their new album "Cheat Death" is their

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