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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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00:58:10

EP289 Erik Thorstenn of Bonginator RetroDeath,...

And Now The Band ·

2025/10/31

Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Erik Thorstenn, frontman of Bonginator, to dive into the band’s explosive new album Retrodeath — dropping on the 24th. From synthwave-infused death metal to retro horror and B-movie inspiration, Erik shares how Bonginator has carved a wild and unique sound that bridges heavy music with nostalgic chaos.🔥 In This Episode:Inside Retro Death — Bonginator’s most collaborative and experimental album yetHow synthwave, EDM, and death metal fuse to create

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00:57:36

EP288 Chris Pervelis of Internal Bleeding Settle All...

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2025/10/29

Host Tom Robbins sits down with Chris Pervelis of the legendary Internal Bleeding to talk about their crushing new album Settle All Scores, released just a week ago. From the record’s punishing groove to reflections on decades of slam death metal innovation, this episode dives deep into the mindset of one of New York’s heaviest exports.🔥 In This Episode:Breaking down Settle All Scores — songwriting, sequencing, and the power behind “Empire of Terror” & “Glorify the Oppressor”Creating an album

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00:45:01

EP287 Stu from Blindfolded And Led to the Woods...

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2025/10/27

Host Tom Robbins talks with Stu from Blindfolded and Led to the Woods about their newest concept album, a 10-part sonic journey blending chaos, emotion, and technical brilliance. They discuss the album’s creation, the story behind standout tracks like “Arrow” and “Coalescence,” and the meticulous work behind the mix by Forrester Savile.🔥 Inside This Episode:Blindfolded and Led to the Woods’ new concept album — 10 songs, one immersive experienceCreating balance between heavy and light — crafting a

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01:01:20

EP 286 Ricky Hoover (Ov Sulfur) Talks Endless,...

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2025/10/24

Host Tom Robbins sits down with Ricky Hoover of Ov Sulfur to talk about the band’s highly anticipated new album “Endless,” dropping January 2026. They dive deep into the emotional and sonic layers of the record — from blackened deathcore fury to melodic introspection — and discuss touring with Distant, Ingested, and Crucifixion this November.🔥 Inside This Episode:Ov Sulfur’s new album Endless — emotional storytelling meets brutalityVinyl variants & artwork created by Missy from MM

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00:52:44

EP 285 Mike De Leon of Soulfly New Album “Chama,”...

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2025/10/22

Host Tom sits down with Metal Mike De Leon of Soulfly to talk about the band’s upcoming album “Chama” (aka Lucky 13), hitting October 24th, and what it means for the next wave of heavy metal. From touring with legends like Max Cavalera, Down, Lamb of God, and Slayer, to juggling family, tech work, and guitar duties, Mike shares the real stories behind the riffs.🔥 Inside This Episode:Soulfly’s “Chama” album – what fans can expectTouring with Max Cavalera, Philip Anselmo & Lamb of GodPassing the

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00:46:43

EP 284 – Angelo Moore of Fishbone | Music, Art & the...

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2025/10/20

Tom sits down with the legendary Angelo Moore of Fishbone to dive deep into the band’s explosive new album “Stockholm Syndrome.” From creative evolution to political reflection, Angelo brings the same wild energy and introspection that made Fishbone one of the most influential genre-bending bands in alternative music.💥 Inside This Episode:The story behind Fishbone’s Stockholm SyndromeMusical immortality — how songs outlive lifetimesAngelo’s new creative space filled with art, music, and

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01:08:17

EP 283 Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death To All,...

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2025/10/17

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan joins host Tom Robbins to talk about Dark Angel’s crushing new album “Extinction Level Event,” his 40-year journey through metal, and the evolution of drumming from Death to Strapping Young Lad and beyond.Gene shares exclusive insights into the creative process behind Dark Angel’s latest release, the legacy of Jim Durkin, and the challenges musicians face in the streaming era. They dive deep into metal’s financial struggles, staying authentic in a changing industry, and

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00:11:44

Michael Felker of Convictions at Louder Than Life

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2025/10/16

Michael stops by the media area at Louder than Life to chat with me about all the things going on. They were headed out on tour with the mighty Demon Hunter and our friends in War of Ages. Such a killer tour!We chatted about some of the bands crowning moments during their career. From playing to small places to these huge crowds and touring with bands they look up to. Michael shared with us some stories of interesting things that happen for them as a band. It's nice to see a positive impact on

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00:42:38

EP 282 Stefan De Graef of Psychonaut “World Maker,”...

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2025/10/15

Belgian post-metal visionaries Psychonaut are back with their new album World Maker, dropping October 24th via Pelagic Records — and frontman Stefan De Graef joins host Tom Robbins on And Now The Band to go deep.In this emotional and powerful conversation, Stefan opens up about how fatherhood, loss, and life shaped the writing of World Maker. He and Tom discuss how grief and growth coexist, the philosophy behind concept albums, and what makes Psychonaut one of the most spiritually charged and

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00:09:02

Matt Wantland of 10 Years at Louder Than Life

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2025/10/14

While at Louder than Life, I was lucky enough to sit and chat with Matt Wantland of 10 Years. Matt talks about celebrating 20 years of The Autumn Effect. Can you believe it's been 20 years? Time sure flies on by. The Autumn Effect was the bands major label debut and really helped put these dudes on the map. Matt and I talk a lot about the benefits of touring...mainly the food. We both really like food!Matt also let us in on a wild fan encounter story! This one you don't want to miss!Catch 10

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00:47:55

EP 281 Johnny of Greyhaven: Keep It Quiet, Touring...

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2025/10/13

In EP 281 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Johnny from Louisville-based Greyhaven to talk about their highly anticipated new album Keep It Quiet, dropping October 10th via Solid State Records. Johnny dives into the band’s creative process, their evolution since Colt America, and how working with producer Will pushed them to explore new musical territory.The conversation highlights Greyhaven’s authentic live approach—no backing tracks, no computers—just raw rock and roll energy. Johnny

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00:05:48

Fox Lake at Louder Than Life

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2025/10/12

Nathan, Brandon and Zach of Fox Lake join Tom for a quick conversation.We touched on the bands latest album "New World Heat" that came out in August and the reception to that. We also touch on their tour with Louisvilles own Surfaced, along with Kaonashi and Teeth. This was a quick conversation mainly around Louder Than Life. So many different bands and varied styles of taste, as showcased here. It's pretty dang neat!Fox Lake will also be on the road with another Louisville band,

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00:12:02

Paul Mccoy of 12 Stones From Louder Than Life 2025

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2025/10/11

Host Tom sits down with Paul McCoy of 12 Stones live at Louder Than Life for a candid conversation about the band’s journey and what’s next. Best known as the iconic “Wake Me Up” voice from Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life”, Paul dives into 12 Stones’ own legacy, their impact on early 2000s rock, and whether new music is on the way.They also talk festival highlights, bands to catch at Louder Than Life, and the new Deftones record. A must-watch for fans of rock radio, alt-metal nostalgia, and

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01:10:29

EP 280 Motherless: Touring Strategies, Label Shifts,...

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2025/10/10

In EP 280 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Stavros of Chicago-based heavy band Motherless to dive into the band’s new record Do You Feel Safe, their confrontational sound, and what it means to thrive in today’s metal and punk scenes. Stavros shares insights on regional touring strategies, why mid-sized markets like Indianapolis and Louisville are outperforming big cities, and how keeping shows affordable builds stronger music communities.The conversation also explores the band’s transition to

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00:06:28

Travis of Colorblind from Louder Than Life

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2025/10/09

Tom sits down with Travis from Austin, Texas–based band Colorblind live at Louder Than Life to dive into the band’s latest EP, Who Sold You This Truth. Travis opens up about the songs that mean the most to him, his journey to joining the band (with a story that’s as unexpected as it is real), and how he’s learned to protect and perfect his voice on the road.They also touch on memorable live shows, favorite tours, and the importance of self-care and vocal health in heavy music. If you’re into raw

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00:39:06

EP 279 Car Bomb’s Greg Kubacki talks DIY vinyl,...

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2025/10/08

In this episode, Tom sits down with Greg Kubacki of Car Bomb for an in-depth conversation about the band’s creative process, touring strategy, and long-term vision. Greg shares the band’s DIY approach to releasing their latest EP Tiles, Whispers, Dreams on 10-inch vinyl with multiple variants through Pirates Press. They discuss how Car Bomb balances full-time work with music, the importance of taking time to refine songwriting, and their commitment to maintaining control over their art.The

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00:09:41

Elias Soriano of Nonpoint From Louder Than Life

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2025/10/07

Elias Soriano of Nonpoint (known as a sonic powerhouse that’s been igniting stages and smashing boundaries for over two decades. Blending explosive grooves, razor-sharp riffs, and raw emotional fire, the Florida-based band delivers a relentless fusion of heavy rock, metal, and hip-hop swagger. Known for their high-octane live performances and anthem-sized choruses, Nonpoint turn chaos into catharsis — with every track hitting like a controlled detonation. From underground roots to global tours,

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00:07:56

EP 278 James and Kurtis of FIXT Music

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2025/10/06

During the Louder Than Life weekend, I was lucky enough to get some time with the President and Vice President (James and Kurtis) of Fixt music. We discussed what's going on with the label. I asked them what their defining accomplishment in almost 20 years as a label has been and where they see the label in the future.We talked about their passion for music that pushes boundaries like The Browning and their mix of super heavy music mixed with EDM. They let me know about Daedric, Female Fronted

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00:18:51

EP 277 A Couple Chimaira dudes at Louder Than Life

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2025/10/05

Jim, Chris and Austin (for a brief minute) stop by to have a chat about the band playing together again, the 20th anniversary release of the Self Titled and what went into the packaging and what's to come for the band.It could all end today, it could keep going. Is there new music in the works? I have no idea. They're definitely enjoying playing together again with no outside pressure. They have found that taking it back to what it was originally, keeps things fun to a point they want to

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00:13:48

Leroy from War Of Ages at Louder Than Life

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2025/10/05

In this episode, Tom sits down with Leroy Hamp of War of Ages live from Louder Than Life. They dive deep into the celebration of 15 years of Eternal—discussing the process of rerecording and re-releasing the album, and what it means to him now. Along the way, they talk family life, favorite shows, influences, and more.Don’t miss War of Ages touring with Demon Hunter!Whether you’ve been with War of Ages from day one or just discovering them, this is a heartfelt look behind the scenes.#WarOfAges

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