And Now The Band

In EP349, Jack Owen of Six Feet Under discusses the creation of their latest album, Next to Die, along with his songwriting process and decades of experience in the death metal genre.
Jack explains how he approaches writing efficiently, often completing songs in just a few days, and how his lyrical themes have evolved from classic horror influences to true crime and real-world subject matter.
Additional topics include:
The evolution of death metal and its connection to horror culture
His role in shaping extreme music through Cannibal Corpse
Recording techniques from analog to digital workflows
Touring plans across the US and Canada
Music discovery and emerging international bands
Long-term partnership with Metal Blade Records
This episode offers insight into both the creative and technical aspects of sustaining a long-term career in extreme music.

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In EP348, Dead Runes discuss their approach to live performance, merchandise strategy, and their upcoming appearance at the Legalize Lex Festival.
The conversation explores how live shows can redefine audience perception, often revealing a band’s full potential beyond recorded material. The band shares insights into their experience performing across a wide range of venues, from traditional clubs to unconventional spaces like bookstores and community centers.
Additional topics include:
The Legalize Lex Festival lineup and event structure
Building audience engagement through live performance
Limited-edition and creative merchandise strategies
Touring throughout Kentucky and regional markets
Adapting setlists to maintain fan interest
The role of DIY ethics in the underground music scene
This episode provides a detailed look at how emerging bands develop their identity and sustain growth through performance, creativity, and community engagement.
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Hashtronaut’s Robb joins the show to break down the band’s evolution, lineup shakeups, and what it really takes to survive in the underground metal scene.
From becoming a 3-piece after internal issues to pushing forward with heavier touring, Robb shares the reality behind keeping a band alive when things go wrong. We also dive into their upcoming Legalize Lex Festival performance, touring stories (including hitting a deer mid-tour), and why they’re taking their time with new music.
We also cover:
Touring with bands like Dope Throne & Year of the Cobra
The truth about band drama and rebuilding
Writing new music without pressure
Life on the road in underground metal
Inside Foul Sounds and gear built for heavy bands
Working with Blues Funeral Recordings
If you’re into stoner metal, doom, sludge, and real band stories, this episode delivers.
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In Episode 346, we sit down with Fred Muench to explore the evolution of his project Slowrole—from its origins during COVID to a fully realized creative endeavor years in the making.
Fred shares how Slowrole began as a low-pressure songwriting outlet after his time in Bad Trip, eventually growing into a collaborative studio project with talented musicians he hadn’t previously met.
We dive deep into the creative process, discussing how spontaneity, experimentation, and artistic freedom shaped the project—drawing comparisons to later-stage composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and their evolving approach to music.
🎧 In this episode, we cover:
The origin and development of Slowrole
Writing music without pressure or expectations
The emotional depth behind “Fox’s Prey”
Music as catharsis and creative expression
The evolution of punk, hardcore, and modern music scenes
How today’s musicians blend genres and influences
Fred also reflects on the changing music landscape—from the DIY ethos of 80s/90s punk to today’s image-driven industry—while sharing personal stories about live shows, musical discovery, and introducing his kids to legendary bands like Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses, and Deftones.
Along the way, we touch on iconic influences including Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Bleach, Green Day, and The Offspring.
This episode is a must-listen for fans of independent music, punk rock history, and authentic creative journeys.
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Legalize Lex April 16, 17, 18 at Als Bar Lexington Ky