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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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00:24:26

EP 259 Jeff Tuttle of Shock Narcotic New Album on...

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2025/08/24

In Episode 259 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Jeff Tuttle of Shock Narcotic to talk about their explosive new album, released July 18, 2025 via Housecore Records. Featuring 13 crushing tracks, this latest record marks a bold step forward for the band, blending genre-defying experimentation with relentless energy.Jeff and Tom dive into:The making of Shock Narcotic’s second album and the art of creating a true concept record.Stories from the road, including cancelled tour dates with Pantera

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00:41:07

EP 258 Sponsor and Vendor Spotlights from Post...

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2025/08/22

In Episode 258 of And Now The Band, we bring you Sponsor Spotlights from Post Festival 2025, diving into the unique atmosphere, community, and innovations that define this year’s event.From equipment challenges handled by top-tier crews to the evolving sound of post-rock, this episode explores how festivals like Postfest connect fans, musicians, and innovators. Sponsors and crew members share their perspectives on the importance of pedal companies, groundbreaking music gear shaping live

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01:27:00

EP 257: Braun of Crop on New Album SSRI, Conan & the...

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2025/08/20

In Episode 257 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Braun of Crop to discuss their highly anticipated new album SSRI, releasing August 20th via 3rd House Communications.The conversation dives deep into the emotional charge behind SSRI, with Braun opening up about themes of depression, death, and self-awareness that run through tracks like Flatline and Formaldehyde. They also explore the band’s creative evolution, their undeniable chemistry with drummer Andrew, and the importance of honest

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00:50:55

EP 256 Brian of Hundreds of AU – Punk Roots, Hardcore...

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2025/08/17

In Episode 256 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Brian Burdzy of Hundreds of AU for a deep dive into punk and hardcore culture, the challenges of being an artist in today’s music industry, and the evolving landscape of music promotion.They talk about Louisville’s vibrant music scene, the decline of college radio, and the financial struggles that touring bands face. Brian shares his journey into Hundreds of AU, their unique “introverted hardcore” identity, and the band’s rapid two-day

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00:14:04

EP 255 — Trevor de Brauw of Pelican at Post. Festival...

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2025/08/15

During Post. Festival 2025 in Indianapolis, host Tom sits down with Trevor de Brauw of Pelican, Chicago’s seminal post-metal two-guitar instrumental powerhouse. They reflect on the evolution of the post-metal scene over the past 25 years and discuss the emotional resonance of music and community built through live performances. Trevor emphasizes how fan support, festival camaraderie, and the shared intensity of live shows foster real connection and create moments that last beyond the notes.Key

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00:28:57

EP 254 — Accvsed: Dealers of Doom, DIY Style & Global...

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2025/08/13

Tom chats with Valentin and Tino from German metalcore band Accvsed about their formation in 2021, their transformation into a five-piece lineup, and their unapologetically raw debut album, Dealers of Doom, released via Arising Empire. The conversation explores their creative autonomy, DIY production approach, vocal technique evolution, and the significance of live performances and mutual support within the heavy music community. With their unique blend of heaviness and melody, Accvsed dives deep

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00:31:06

EP 253 Post Fest Recap with Pete Carreno and Jamy...

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2025/08/10

Pete Carreno and Jamy Carlton (amazing tattoo artists) sit down with Tom on day 3 of the festival to discuss the high points of the Post Fest.From the pre-show put on by Idlestar Productions to the event itself, it was an excellently curated event with staff and festival goers all on the same page. Watching bands such as Kiritsis, who opened the preshow, to Hiroe, Zeta, We Lost The Sea, Pelican, Pianos Become The Teeth, Converge, You, Infinite, This Will Destroy You and more! This festival allowed

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00:18:23

EP 252 — Hiroe: The Power of Connection in Post-Rock

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2025/08/08

Recorded live at The Post Festival in Indianapolis, Tom catches up with Hiroe to talk about their critically praised new album Wield, the band’s performance energy, and the evolving dynamics of being a collaborative musical unit.The members of Hiroe reflect on the nerves and excitement of releasing Wield, how it’s been received by both fans and peers, and how live shows build powerful, often unexpected, connections between performers and audience. They discuss the magic of music festivals—not just

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00:31:09

EP 251 — Amplifiers: Emotional Catharsis Through Live...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, Tom sits down with Josh, Paul, and Si of Pennsylvania’s own Amplifiers for a deep conversation just after their post-festival pre-show performance. The band reflects on the intensity and connection that only live music can bring—how it builds community, offers healing, and captures emotions that words often can't.They talk about the evolution of the band, the chemistry between members, and the cathartic power behind their latest single, which channels personal struggles and

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00:58:01

EP 250: Justin Pearson of Deaf Club — Thrash, Chaos &...

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2025/08/03

Tom sits down with Justin Pearson, the ferocious voice behind Deaf Club, to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album:💥 We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness📆 Out September 19th via Southern Lord & Three One G Records🖤 We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness📅 Release Date: September 19, 2025📀 Format: Vinyl (multiple variants), CD, Digital🎧 Listen / Preorder / Follow:Bandcamp – Deaf ClubSpotify – Deaf ClubThree One G RecordsSouthern Lord Records🔊 Vinyl Variants Galore – Red band

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01:06:57

EP 249 Brooks of Crypt Sermon – Doom Metal Mysticism...

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2025/08/01

Tom sits down with Brooks Wilson of Crypt Sermon to discuss their powerful new EP, Saturnian Appendices, out August 8th. They explore the album’s lyrical depth, its connections to occult mysticism, and the evolving world of doom metal.💿 Saturnian Appendices📆 Release Date: August 8, 2025📀 Formats: Vinyl / CD / Digital🛒 Preorder / Buy:Bandcamp – Crypt SermonPronouncing "Saturnian Appendices" & "Stygian Rose"Writing through Occult Inspiration: How the works of P.B. Randolph

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00:54:11

EP 248: Kamble of Blood Brain Barrier – Hypnotic...

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2025/07/30

Tom is joined by Kamble (Mrudul) of Blood Brain Barrier to dive into their upcoming EP “Windows Drenched in Red” (self-releasing July 29th). Combining black metal, sludge, and experimental elements, Blood Brain Barrier delivers an immersive sonic journey that Tom praises as “hypnotic and haunting from start to finish.”“Windows Drenched in Red” EP Breakdown: Track-by-track insights into the emotional and conceptual flow of the record.DIY Production & Duo Setup: Kamble reveals how he and his

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01:00:56

EP 247: Ingvarr of Schreigarm – The Pagan Flame Still...

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2025/07/27

Tom connects with Ingvarr, co-founder of Schreigarm, the German-Ukrainian two-piece atmospheric black metal force, to discuss their upcoming album “Mara Comes, and Darkness Shall Reign”, dropping September 12th via Purity Through Fire Records. Atmospheric, post-black, and pagan to the bone, Schreigarm is carving a unique sonic path rooted in dark mysticism and total DIY ethos.🔥 Highlights from this Episode:The evolution of Schreigarm and their cross-border creative processNew single “Whispers of

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00:48:26

EP 246: Cronos Compulsion – The Weight of Law and Filth

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2025/07/25

Tom is joined by Addison and Will of Cronos Compulsion to talk about their crushing new album “Lawgiver” out now via Avantgarde Music. From pandemic-born beginnings in 2021 to a full-length that’s already making waves in the underground, this conversation explores how the band blends sludge, grind, doom, and politically charged themes into a unique and furious sound.🔥 In This Episode:The origins of Cronos Compulsion and their evolution from a prior projectNew album “Lawgiver”: from lineup

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00:48:58

EP 245: Psalm – Doom, Distilleries, and Driving Forward

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2025/07/23

On this episode, Tom welcomes Ian, Jon, and Carlos from Psalm, the Las Vegas-based doom metal outfit dropping their powerful new EP “In Darkness, Have Mercy” on July 15th. Ian is Fresh off tour with Sonolith and a crowd-crushing stop at Portal in Louisville, the band reflects on their creative journey, lineup evolution, and the dark energy behind their genre-defying sound.🔥 Inside This Episode:The impact of the pandemic on their recording process and band formationHow “Blessed” became the

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00:50:02

EP 244: Oriska – Building Walls of Sound from Fargo...

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2025/07/20

Tom sits down with Clint and Matt of Oriska, the genre-defying post-black metal band that’s rewriting the rules of live performance and atmospheric heaviness. With seven members on stage and nine in the full lineup, Oriska’s layered, immersive sound has quickly earned them a place alongside heavyweights like The Atlas Moth and Royal Thunder on recent tours.🔥 In This Episode:The making of Oriska’s self-titled album, one of the heaviest and most emotionally powerful post-metal releases of 2024A

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00:53:47

EP 243: Cordyceps – Rebirth Through Brutality,...

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2025/07/18

In this intensely personal and brutally honest conversation, Tom is joined by Rafael of Cordyceps to discuss the upcoming album “Hell Inside”, dropping July 25th via Unique Leader Records. From personal trauma to death metal triumph, this is a story of survival, rebirth, and finding purpose through the heaviest of sounds.🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Behind-the-scenes of “Hell Inside” and its seamless transitions (Flock of Sheep → I Am the Plague)Rafael’s journey from drummer to frontman,

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00:35:58

EP 242: Clairvoyance – Polish Death Metal, “Chasm of...

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2025/07/16

Tom connects with Kacper and Denis of the Polish death metal band Clairvoyance to discuss their upcoming full-length album “Chasm of Immurement,” dropping July 18th via Carbonized Records. After a killer demo and EP, Clairvoyance is ready to push boundaries and establish themselves as a global force in underground death metal.💀 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The making of “Chasm of Immurement”: writing, production, and the story behind “Hymn of the Befouled” and “Monument to Dread”Evolution of

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00:41:48

EP 241: Barbarous – Oakland Death Metal, Album...

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2025/07/13

Tom is joined by both Travises from Barbarous, a rising Oakland-based death metal band set to release their debut full-length album “Initium Mors” on August 1st via Creator Destructor Records. In this lively conversation, the band shares the story behind their formation, their writing process, and how death is just the beginning—musically and metaphorically.💀 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The origin of Barbarous: how two Travises and two Zacks came togetherAlbum breakdown of Initium Mors:

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01:17:09

EP 240: Doomsday Profit – Evolving Sludge, DIY...

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2025/07/11

In this episode, Tom catches up with Bryan and Ryan of Doomsday Profit, a North Carolina-based sludge/doom band pushing sonic boundaries and staying fiercely independent. The conversation covers the band's musical evolution, their upcoming album release on September 19, and the DIY mindset driving their work.🌀 The band opens up about lineup changes, especially the addition of drummer Nat, and how different members have shaped their sound across time. Tom and the guys dig into the band’s

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