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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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00:58:02

EP325 Patrick Brink on Launching Mojave Experience...

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2026/02/09

Tom sits down with Patrick Brink of Volume to talk about launching the inaugural Mojave Experience Music Festival, a two-day desert rock and psych gathering set for March 20–21 in Joshua Tree, California.Rather than performing with his own band this year, Patrick made the deliberate decision to step back and focus entirely on producing the best possible experience for fans, artists, and volunteers. His goal isn’t just another concert — it’s a destination event that captures the spirit of the desert

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00:56:54

EP324 Francesco Paoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) on the...

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2026/02/06

Tom sits down with Francesco Paoli of symphonic death metal powerhouse Fleshgod Apocalypse to talk about the band’s upcoming U.S. tour supporting Avatar and Frozen Soul, kicking off this spring.The conversation traces Francesco’s journey from his early days with Hour of Penance to Fleshgod’s rise as one of extreme metal’s most ambitious and cinematic acts. With festival appearances at Rockville and Sonic Temple on the horizon, the band is preparing to bring their dense, orchestral sound to bigger

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01:05:23

EP323 Ben Koller (Converge / High on Fire) on Touring...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of And Now The Band, Tom Robbins talks with Ben Koller — drummer for Converge, High on Fire, Mutoid Man, and Killer Be Killed — about the realities of balancing a relentless touring schedule with family, business, and the changing music industry.The conversation opens with tour life memories and a shared love of live music, including Ben bringing his 11-year-old son to his first metal show — a rite of passage complete with moshing and earplugs.Outside of music, Ben discusses an

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01:09:11

EP322 Conan x Weedeater Round Three: Jon Davis on US...

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2026/02/02

In Episode 322 of And Now The Band, Tom Robbins sits down with Jon Davis of UK doom/sludge powerhouse Conan for a wide-ranging conversation about touring life, creative independence, and building a sustainable music career without sacrificing happiness.Jon opens up about recovering from illness and the realities of staying healthy on the road, recalling past strep throat scares while touring the U.S. The focus quickly shifts to Conan’s upcoming American run with Weedeater — their third tour together

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00:52:21

EP321 EP321 From Punk to Post-Rock: Nico of Aphea on...

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2026/01/30

In Episode 321 of And Now The Band, host Tom Robbins is joined by Nico (Nikolaos) of Aphea for a thoughtful conversation centered on post-rock, artistic evolution, and the importance of albums as complete narratives.Despite early audio technical difficulties, the conversation quickly settles into a deep discussion of Aphea’s origins and creative direction. Nico explains how Aphea emerged after the dissolution of his previous punk rock band during COVID, marking a shift away from extroverted,

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00:54:03

EP320 From School Project to Serious Contender:...

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2026/01/28

In Episode 320 of And Now The Band, host Tom Robbins is joined by Ben and Stan of UK-based death metal band Unburier for an in-depth conversation about the band’s evolution, creative discipline, and long-term vision.Formed in 2018 and releasing their first music in 2022, Unburier’s momentum truly accelerated once the right lineup and shared mindset locked into place. Ben and Stan break down how lineup changes shaped the band’s identity, why collaboration over ego is central to their process, and how

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00:45:00

EP319 Post Fest Gets Bigger: Matt McCray Announces...

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2026/01/26

In Episode 319 of And Now The Band, host Tom Robbins is joined by Matt McCray of Idlestar Productions for the first official announcement of the Preface Pre-Show for Post Fest—a new event designed to expand the festival experience while staying rooted in the values that made Post Fest special from the start.Matt and Tom dive into the power of music as a unifying force, discussing how festivals like Post Fest create shared experiences that transcend generations, genres, and backgrounds. The

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00:41:45

EP318 Exhumed’s Matt Harvey Breaks Down Red Asphalt,...

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2026/01/23

In Episode 318 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Matt Harvey, guitarist and vocalist of Exhumed, to discuss the band’s upcoming album Red Asphalt, out February 20th via Relapse Records.Matt dives deep into the concept behind Red Asphalt, a record built around road-related horror, mechanical violence, and the deadly realities of life on the highway. The album features ten tracks including “Unsafe at Any Speed,” “Red Asphalt,” “Shovelhead,” “Iron Graveyard,” “Crawling from the Wreckage,”

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00:23:32

EP317 Kyle Thomas (Exhorder) on Brutal Self Critique,...

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2026/01/21

In Episode 317 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Kyle Thomas, legendary vocalist of Exhorder, for a wide-ranging conversation on songwriting integrity, vocal longevity, and the evolution of heavy music culture.Kyle breaks down his songwriting philosophy, emphasizing brutal self-critique, honesty, and cutting anything that doesn’t genuinely excite him. He discusses how this mindset applies not only to music, but also to parenting, creativity, and personal growth—focusing on doing your best

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01:14:10

EP316 Demos to Crushing Doom: Weaving Spiders on...

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2026/01/19

In this episode, host Tom sits down with Gary and Matt of Weaving Spiders to unpack the band’s unconventional origin story, creative process, and evolving sonic identity.Born out of isolation during the COVID lockdowns, Weaving Spiders began as a solo GarageBand project after Gary’s departure from Bad Wizard. What started as remote experimentation slowly transformed into a fully realized band once Matt—initially reluctant to step into the role—became the group’s vocalist. The conversation explores

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01:16:24

EP315 Dirty Dave & Andy “Lil Bucky” of The Glasspack...

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2026/01/16

Dirty Dave and Andy “Lil Bucky” of The Glasspack join Tom for a deep dive into punk ethics, underground survival, and the realities of making heavy music across multiple decades.From early tours disrupted by 9/11 to vinyl pressing delays, label collapses, and the shift from analog to digital creation, this episode captures what it actually means to stay active in the underground. The conversation covers punk roots, rock history, artist compensation, Louisville’s influence, and why DIY still matters

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01:04:55

EP314 Sonia of Velkhanos on Extreme Vocals, Voice...

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2026/01/14

Tom sits down with Sonia of Velkhanos to explore the discipline, technique, and personal drive behind modern extreme metal vocals.From joining Velkhanos in 2020 to touring Europe and teaching vocals professionally, Sonia shares how anatomy, control, and mindset are critical to sustaining aggressive vocal styles. The conversation touches on theatrical live performances, the influence of bands like GWAR, the rise of modern deathcore, and the pressure young bands face as they gain rapid attention.This

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01:06:00

EP313 Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI Preview, Lineup &...

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2026/01/12

Tom sits down with John Gist to preview Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI, happening January 29th–February 1st in Las Vegas.John breaks down how the festival lineup comes together, the importance of diversity in heavy music, and why Planet Desert Rock focuses on community, fairness, and artistic integrity over trends. The conversation covers standout bands on the bill, the Ripple Showcase, the realities of rock promotion in the U.S., and the challenge of bringing younger audiences into the scene.They

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01:16:57

Revisiting EP8 Tony Piccoli of Imminent Sonic...

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2026/01/09

Revisiting Tony and ISD because they both rock!

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00:18:23

Revisiting EP252 — Hiroe The Power of Connection in...

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2026/01/07

Hiroe holds one of my favorite albums this year with Wield. I am going to revisit chatting with them at Post Fest this year. Watching these folks perform and chatting with them was like seeing long lost friends. The conversation was great on and off camera and as a group, they are some of the nicest folks out there.

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01:10:49

EP312 Temptress on Their New Album, Touring Europe,...

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2026/01/05

Tom is joined by Temptress to discuss their upcoming album, releasing January 23rd, and the years-long creative process behind it.The band dives into their favorite songs on the record, the emotional weight behind tracks like “Be Still,” and how collaboration helped shape an album that reflects both personal growth and their powerful live sound. A major highlight of the discussion is Temptress’ unique dynamic of three lead vocalists, a rare approach that gives the album depth, variety, and a

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00:51:50

Revisiting EP27 Jimmy Bower Eyehategod, Down

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2026/01/02

With Down expecting a new album in 2026, lets revisit an early episode with Jimmy Bower of Eyehategod and Down. He talks about some of the writing of the Down material among other things.Thanks for watching and listening across the various platforms. Follow me on instagram for the most up to date giveaways. Sometimes tickets to some Danny Wimmer Presents festivals, albums from artists I love or whatever. @and_now_the_band

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01:10:25

Revisited EP16 Murphy of Blessed Black

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2025/12/31

One of my favorite bands for the last few years is Blessed Black. They are on a constant rotation for me.We are going to revisit this conversation with Murphy. I'm ready for Vol 3 and Vol 4 to grace my ears.#blessedblack #thirdhousecommunications #andnowtheband

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00:50:02

Revisiting EP20 Sol Williams of Cathode ULT

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2025/12/29

In Honor of 2 Years doing this show, I am going to repost EP 20 with Sol Williams and Cathode ULT. Cathode has their third EP coming out in as long as this show has been going.Enjoy the show and check out Cathode ULT and the other episodes of ANTB

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00:58:16

Revisiting EP2 Chris Enriquez Spotlights, Julia...

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2025/12/26

Revisiting EP2 with Chris Enriquez because Spotlights recently released a Rarities album. It has some killer songs on it that were not available previously on vinyl. Hooray!As I come to the end of Year 2 of And Now The Band, I am going to revisit some of the early episodes. It's amazing to see how far this thing has come since it's inception. Has there been a favorite episode for you? Over 300 numbered episodes.

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