And Now The Band

• EP292 Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse Megadeth & The Reality of Underground Music

  Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse to talk raw, unfiltered heavy-music life—from chaotic tour prep to the ever-evolving sound of underground metal. Tom and Tarek dive deep into what keeps independent musicians grinding, creating, and staying authentic in a commercial world.🔥 In This Episode:Intercourse’s tour with Nerver + Louisville show at Mag BarDeftones, Korn, and the “new-metal” debate—evolution over labelsBalancing artistic integrity and financial survival in today’s music industryFavorite tracks from the latest Intercourse album: “Zoloft” & “Blow the Most”Honest talk on Megadeth vs Metallica, Lars Ulrich’s role, and band chemistryUnderground vs mainstream: why raw connection still matters more than polishComedy detours: Phil Hartman, Rob Schneider, and stage-life humorTarek’s reflections on creativity, live energy, and the power of community in heavy music🎧 If you live for loud riffs, honest talk, and underground authenticity—this episode’s for you.#IntercourseBand #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #MetalPodcast #LouderThanLife #BadWires #Nerver #UndergroundMusic #HardcorePunk #NoiseRock #Deftones #Megadeth #Metallica #HeavyMusicScene #LouisvilleShows #DIYMusic #TourLife #HeavyPodcast #MusicCommunity #BandInterviews

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• EP291 Kate & Austin of Beast Eagle Soaring Heavy Rock Energy & Raw Authenticity

  Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Kate and Austin of Beast Eagle, to talk about the band’s explosive sound that fuses heavy groove, alternative metal, and hard-rock grit. From their earliest basement jams to commanding the stages, Beast Eagle is carving a lane that’s all their own.🔥 In This Episode:The origin story of Beast Eagle — how Kate and Austin transformed raw riffs into a soaring, high-energy soundBehind the creation of their newest single and the meaning woven into its lyricsBalancing powerful vocals and thunderous instrumentation to create a signature styleThe creative chemistry that drives their writing and live performancesStories from the road — tour memories, lessons learned, and connecting with fansThe role of vulnerability, authenticity, and fearless experimentation in modern heavy musicInsights into the band’s upcoming EP / album release plans and what’s next for 2025🎧 Hear how Beast Eagle blends melody, power, and heart into every note — a must-listen!#BeastEagle #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #MetalPodcast #HardRock #AlternativeMetal #HeavyRock #FemaleFrontedMetal #NewMusic2025 #RockInterview #Spiritbox #Halestorm #InThisMoment #UndergroundMusic #MetalScene #RockPodcast #NewBandsToWatch #MetalCommunity

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• EP290 Peter & Gustaf of Odjur Blood and Bones, Swedish Melodic Death Metal & The Rise of a New Sound

  Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Peter and Gustaf from Sweden’s rising melodic death metal force Odjur — a band blending the ferocity of Amon Amarth with the emotion of Arch Enemy. In just one year, Odjur has forged a bold sound, building momentum through killer singles and a cinematic Viking aesthetic.🔥 In This Episode:Inside Odjur’s formation story — how Peter and Gustaf reunited after 20 years to create Sweden’s next melodic death powerhouseThe creative process behind their next single “Blood and Bones”, a battle-ready death metal anthemHow Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, and Iron Maiden shaped their sound and stage visionThe band’s release strategy: mastering the art of singles before launching a full-length albumBehind the scenes with producer Dion, helping the band capture raw, authentic performancesThe Swedish metal scene’s resurgence and why live shows there are stronger than everBalancing creativity, family life, and day jobs while keeping the fire of heavy music aliveHow authenticity and live energy matter more than perfection in modern metal productionBuilding a visual universe to match Odjur’s Viking and death metal-inspired storytelling🎧 Listen for insights into songwriting, production, and the drive behind Sweden’s newest death metal warriors.⚔️ New single “Blood and Bones” out November 21st!#Odjur #SwedishDeathMetal #MelodicDeathMetal #BloodAndBones #AmonAmarth #ArchEnemy #AtTheGates #IronMaiden #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #MetalPodcast #VikingMetal #NewMetalBands #DeathMetal2025 #ScandinavianMetal #MetalFromSweden #MetalInterview #UndergroundMetal #SwedenMetalScene #MetalRelease2025

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• EP289 Erik Thorstenn of Bonginator RetroDeath, Synthwave Meets Death Metal, and the Poutine Tour

  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 a new, brutal hybrid soundThe band’s upcoming 7-week tour with Nomas and the importance of DIY venues like MagBar and Highland TaproomWhy fans in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Boise bring the most energyMovie and video game influences: The Fog, RoboCop, They Live, Silent Hill 2, and cult horror classics like Pieces and Evil DeadBehind the chaos: life on the road, tour rules, and the legend of Monsieur Le MarRetro Death vinyl variants, tapes, and collectible merch for old-school fansPoutine challenges, bus life, and the balance between food, metal, and madnessErik’s talks about what’s next for Bonginator🎮🎸 Whether you love brutal riffs, retro horror, or sci-fi nostalgia, this episode delivers a high-energy dive into one of metal’s most creative young bands.⚡ Stream “Retro Death” everywhere October 24th!#Bonginator #ErikThorstenn #RetroDeath #DeathMetal #SynthwaveMetal #MetalPodcast #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #EDMMetal #UndergroundMetal #RetroGaming #HorrorMovies #EvilDead #TheyLive #RoboCop #TonyHawkSoundtrack #DeathMetalPodcast #ExtremeMusic #Redivider #NomasTour #MetalTour2025 #PoutineChallenge #HeavyMusic

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• EP288 Chris Pervelis of Internal Bleeding Settle All Scores, Old-School Death Metal & Bourbon Trails

  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 that flows — why Internal Bleeding still writes for full-listen experiencesThe evolution of hardcore meets death metal and the scene’s modern crossoverTouring, health, and staying brutal after decades in the gameRecording the new album across home setups and Full Force Studio, with Taylor Young on mix and masterReflections on old punk shows, Louisville venues, and radius clause chaosBourbon appreciation: from Henry McKenna to Maker’s Mark and the Kentucky Bourbon TrailWhy authenticity in recording and live performance still mattersRetirement goals, discipline, and the importance of playing for yourself — not the critics🎧 Tom and Chris blend heavy conversation with humor, honesty, and deep respect for death metal’s roots. Whether you’re a fan of classic NYDM or new-school slam, this episode hits hard.🔥 Listen Now — and crank up Settle All Scores everywhere music is streamed.#InternalBleeding #ChrisPervelis #SettleAllScores #DeathMetal #SlamMetal #NewYorkDeathMetal #TomRobbins #AndNowTheBand #OldSchoolDeathMetal #TaylorYoung #FullForceStudio #HardcoreMetal #BourbonTrail #KentuckyMetal #MetalPodcast #HeavyMusic #LouderThanLife #DeathMetalPodcast #ExtremeMusic

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