And Now The Band

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 episode is a must-listen for fans of extreme metal, death metal, vocal performance, and the technical side of heavy music.#Velkhanos#ExtremeMetal#MetalVocals#DeathMetal#MetalCommunity#HeavyMusicVelkhanos podcast, Sonia metal vocalist, extreme vocal techniques, death metal singer interview, metal voice teacher, modern metal vocals, Spanish metal scene

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 also dive into genre evolution — from hair metal to grunge to modern stoner and desert rock — and why live music remains the most powerful way to sustain underground scenes. This episode is essential listening for fans of stoner rock, heavy psych, doom, and independent festivals.#PlanetDesertRock #StonerRock #HeavyPsych #UndergroundRock #MusicFestival #RippleMusicPlanet Desert Rock interview, John Gist podcast, stoner rock festival, desert rock weekend, underground rock festivals, heavy psych podcast, Ripple Music bands, Las Vegas rock scene

Revisiting Tony and ISD because they both rock!

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.

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 distinct identity.They also talk about upcoming European tour plans, touring with Friendship Commanders and Buick, discovering new music on the road, and the finer details of vinyl production and collectibles. From gear quality to festival experiences, this episode offers a well-rounded look at where Temptress is headed next.Temptress interview, Temptress album release, heavy rock podcast, alternative metal interview, female fronted metal, European tour metal bands, vinyl records music podcast, underground rock bands#Temptress #HeavyRock #AlternativeMetal #UndergroundMusic #NewMusic #MetalPodcast#IndependentArtists