And Now The Band

On this episode of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Early Moods to talk about their highly anticipated new album, “Ready for the Grave,” and the journey that has taken the band through three albums, international touring, festivals, and the ever-evolving world of heavy music.
The band breaks down the writing and recording process behind Ready for the Grave, including some of their favorite tracks such as “Ashes of the Damned,” “Eternal Grief,” and the title track. They discuss how their songwriting process has developed while maintaining the core identity of Early Moods and what makes this new record different from their previous releases.
The conversation also dives deep into doom metal, heavy rock, touring, vinyl, physical media, music discovery, and the importance of playing live. Early Moods discuss their upcoming European tour, including stops across Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, and Budapest, as well as plans for future U.S. touring.
Tom and the band also talk about the modern festival landscape, from major events like Hellfest and Maryland Deathfest to smaller festivals and underground gatherings that continue to keep heavy music thriving.
There’s plenty of discussion about the Kentucky and Louisville music scene, vinyl collecting, DIY touring, memorable concerts, and the bands that continue to inspire Early Moods.
If you're into doom metal, stoner metal, heavy psych, classic heavy rock, underground metal, vinyl collecting, and discovering new bands, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
🔥 EARLY MOODS – READY FOR THE GRAVE
📅 Album Release: September 18 on Easy Rider Records
Topics Covered:
• Early Moods – Ready for the Grave
• “Ashes of the Damned”
• “Eternal Grief”
• “Ready for the Grave”
• Doom Metal & Heavy Rock
• Songwriting & Band Evolution
• European Touring
• Metal Festivals
• Maryland Deathfest
• Hellfest
• Vinyl & Physical Music
• DIY Touring
• Kentucky & Louisville Heavy Music
• Underground Metal Community
• Favorite Bands & Music Recommendations
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In this episode of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Colin Marston of Krallice for an in-depth conversation about Krallice's evolving sound, their return to a two-guitar lineup, their latest album, and the band's approach to live performance after more than 20 years of creating experimental extreme music.
Colin explains why Krallice moved away from their previous synth-heavy live setup and returned to two guitars, allowing the band to bring older and newer material together in the same live set. He also reveals how the band approaches their upcoming tours, including their unusual strategy of preparing more songs than they need and sometimes deciding the setlist only minutes before taking the stage.
The conversation explores spontaneity, mistakes, improvisation, creativity and authenticity in live music. Colin explains why he isn't interested in making performances—or recordings—perfect, arguing that mistakes and unexpected moments can make music feel more alive.
Tom and Colin also discuss Krallice's songwriting and production philosophy, including Colin's excitement about two particular songs from the new album and the highly collaborative process behind “Unceasing Path.”
The episode also looks ahead to Krallice's month-long European tour, their successful U.S. tour opening for Blood Incantation, as well as the band's October 5th warm-up show at St. Vitus in New York.
Krallice's return to a two-guitar lineup
Why the band moved away from their synth-heavy live setup
Mixing new and classic Krallice songs in live sets
90-minute sets and constantly changing setlists
Why Krallice sometimes chooses songs just minutes before a show
The importance of spontaneity in live music
Why Colin embraces mistakes and imperfections
Krallice's approach to recording and mixing
Colin's favorite songs from the new album
The collaborative creation of “Unceasing Path”
Revisiting material from Krallice's first four albums
Playing a song from Demonic Wealth that was never intended for the stage
Krallice's 20+ year musical journey
Touring with Blood Incantation
The challenges of promoting underground music in the social-media era
Krallice's upcoming European tour
The October 5th St. Vitus warm-up show
The difference between playing music and being a touring band
Krallice isn't a band built around simply replaying the past. This conversation explores how a band can continue challenging itself, stay unpredictable onstage, and keep extreme music feeling alive after two decades.

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In this episode of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with the Jasons of Molly McGuire to talk about the band's 30th anniversary of Lime, the history of Molly McGuire, their new album Disaster in Reverse, and the experiences that shaped the Jason's musical career.They discuss returning to the Molly McGuire material after years away and how surprisingly natural the songs felt when the band reunited. The conversation also dives into the band's new record, and the recording process with produced by Sisters and engineered by Paul Malinowski of Shiner and Mario Quintero of Spotlights/MollyMcGuire/Sisters.The episode goes well beyond the reunion, covering hardcore punk, Bad Brains, underground music, classic rock, songwriting, recording, live performance, and the importance of authenticity when performing another artist's material.We also share some wild stories about recording sessions, unexpected sounds captured in the studio, and their experiences with psychedelic culture and live music. They discuss what makes certain records timeless and why less-polished recordings can sometimes have more impact than heavily produced modern music.The Jasons also talks about what's next for Molly McGuire, including the band's upcoming October shows and the first single from the new album, “It's Not For You.”In This Episode:Molly McGuire's 30th anniversary of LimeRevisiting the band's classic materialThe new album Disaster in ReverseThe story behind the title Disaster in ReverseRecording with Paul Malinowski and Mario QuinteroThe first single, “It's Not For You”Bad Brains and the hardcore punk influenceUnderground music vs. mainstream productionSongwriting and recording techniquesPerforming cover songs authenticallyLed Zeppelin, Rainbow and classic rockStudio accidents and unexpected recordingsTouring and upcoming October showsThe evolution of Molly McGuireThe importance of staying true to your musical identityIf you're into heavy music, hardcore punk, underground metal, classic rock, independent music, vinyl, and the stories behind the bands you love, this episode is for you.Subscribe to And Now The Band for more conversations with musicians, producers, artists, and people working behind the scenes in heavy music.#MollyMcGuire #DisasterInReverse #ItsNotForYou #HardcorePunk #BadBrains #PunkRock #HeavyMusic #Metal #UndergroundMusic #NewMusic #MusicInterview #AndNowTheBand #LouisvilleMusic #HeavyMetalPodcast

Jeff Golden of Blood of the Earth and Six Feet Under joins Tom for EP380 of And Now The Band!
While Six Feet Under was on tour, the band stopped in Louisville at the Whirling Tiger, giving Tom the opportunity to hang out with Jeff before the show. After grabbing some food and running around Louisville, the two sat down for a conversation about Blood of the Earth, Six Feet Under, death metal, music history, and what's coming next.
Jeff goes deep on the story behind Blood of the Earth, including the long-awaited addition of J Costa of Thy Will Be Done on vocals. Jeff explains how long he and J had been discussing the project and why bringing it to life has ultimately been roughly 10 years in the making.
The conversation also explores Jeff's introduction to death metal, the influences that helped shape his musical journey, and how those experiences eventually contributed to Blood of the Earth's sound.
Jeff also talks about opening Lucky 13 in Tampa, what fans can expect from the new venture, and the work involved in creating a space for the music community.
And of course, Tom and Jeff discuss Six Feet Under's current tour, including the band's extensive touring schedule and their plans to take the music around the world.
Jeff Golden's work with Blood of the Earth
Jeff's time with Six Feet Under
The story behind J Costa joining Blood of the Earth
Why Blood of the Earth has been 10 years in the making
J Costa's crushing vocal performance
Jeff's introduction to death metal
The bands and music that influenced Jeff
Blood of the Earth's development
Opening Lucky 13 in Tampa
Building a venue and music community
Six Feet Under's current tour
Touring around the world
Life on the road
Louisville's Whirling Tiger
The underground death metal community
What's next for Blood of the Earth
If you're into death metal, Six Feet Under, Thy Will Be Done, underground metal, extreme vocals, touring musicians, and new heavy music, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red joins Tom on And Now The Band for a conversation about Seasons of Surrender, August Burns Red's 20-year career, songwriting, authenticity, vocal technique, live performance, touring, and maintaining creative chemistry after decades together.
Jake explains how August Burns Red approached Seasons of Surrender with the goal of creating the best version of an August Burns Red record rather than chasing trends or making a drastic stylistic departure.
He discusses the band's creative process, rewriting songs and endings, pushing one another in the studio, and developing the trust necessary to accept criticism from bandmates.
Jake and Tom also compare the new album with Death Below, discussing how the darker and more progressive character of that record reflected the COVID era while Seasons of Surrender represents the band embracing who they are while continuing to evolve.
The conversation covers authenticity, songwriting, collaboration, audience connection, live performance, vocal technique, touring, and longevity.
Jake shares the story behind developing the low vocal technique required for "Legions", including working with vocal coach David Benitez, and explains how he prepares his voice for touring and live performances.
The episode also explores what it takes to keep a band healthy after 20 years: trust, humility, honest criticism, compromise, personal relationships, and the willingness to keep challenging yourself.
Topics include: August Burns Red, Jake Luhrs, Seasons of Surrender, Death Below, metalcore, songwriting, vocal technique, "Legions," "Sonic Salvation," touring, live performance, audience engagement, vocal health, and 20 years of August Burns Red.