Episodes
Monday Jul 24, 2023
EPISODE 57 FAUSTIAN
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
IN THIS EPISODE OF TALES FROM THE RIFF, the esteemed gentlemen of FAUSTIAN joins Moe as an in studio guest. Faustian is three piece blackened death metal band that hails from South Louisiana. Most notably the project hails from the Hammond and Port Allen areas. AJ Martinez (drums); Dallas Smith (guitars); and Troy Bennett (bass, vocals) encompass this monolithic machine that pummels all stages that with their unique blend of extreme metal. We are huge fans of Faustian. Be sure to check them out wherever you can- they will not disappoint! Strap in for this episode in which we bring the nonstop fuckery as always.
https://faustianblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/faustian
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=faustian
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
EPISODE 56 BILL HEINTZ (Founder of Creepy Fest)
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
IN THIS EPISODE, we have Bill Heintz joining us via satellite to talk about all things Bill Heintz and this year's annual Creepy Fest. Creepy Fest has been a New Orleans staple for the last 14 years and it keeps getting bigger. Bill shares his story of being involved in metal, punk, hardcore and surf rock bands in addition to running Creepy Fest.
Outro: Rumblebee by The Unnaturals.
Creepy Fest on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/5940581636064658
Midnight Prints
midnightscreenprinting@gmail.com
Sheer Terror Records
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
EPISODE 55 WILLIE GEE (LEGEND AMONG MEN)
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
In this episode of TFTR, Moe has a marathon chat with the one and only Willie Gee. If you're not familiar with Willie Gee, let me just provide you with some quick bullet points: Legendary Guitar Tech who has been working for over 20 plus years in the music industry; he worked exclusively with SLAYER, MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, among many others! Willie was gracious with his time and this conversation is packed to the gills with stories, gear, and more gear. Shout out to our great friend Ben Falgoust of Goatwhore for the alley oop for this episode! (THANKS KID!)
Monday Jun 19, 2023
EPISODE 54 HELLFURY FT. BOBBIE KLEMAN
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
EPISODE 54 is a scorcher coming right out of Austin, Texas by way of Georgia. Moe is joined by the lead singer and founding member of Hellfury, Bobbie Kleman. Hellfury is a relentless and utterly brutal, yet fast paced full on thrash/punk act that played New Orleans in May. Bobbie was gracious with her time to discuss all things related to her band and how she got her start. We preview a small sample of what 99 pounds of dynamite can bring to the party. So sit back, grab a tasty beverage and enjoy.
https://hellfuryatx.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-ep
https://www.facebook.com/hellfuryatx/about
https://linktr.ee/Hellfury?fbclid=IwAR1MI36O34AcwNEwbc81kYvGQ1TaTrvP_18FfSOkq3MN97-f-nw_RHFNiJU
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
EPISODE 53 GLACIAL COFFIN & PALE MISERY (PALE COFFIN)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this episode of TFTR, Moe hosts not 1 but 2 extreme metal acts from both sides of the Atchafalaya. John and Corey from Baton Rouge's Glacial Coffin sit in with Thorn and Garrett from Lafayette's own Pale Misery. The two bands join us and discuss their upcoming split release that will be out July 1st. We also preview a track from each camp, so join us for a recording that was absolute chaos, and chocked full of fuckery that ran amuck.
https://www.facebook.com/glacialcoffin
https://palemiseryofficial.bandcamp.com/album/black-candles-and-gutter-scum
Wednesday May 24, 2023
EPISODE 52 VERMILION WHISKEY
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In this episode, we welcome Lafayette, Louisiana's own Vermilion Whiskey. Moe is joined by Ross and Thaddeus (T.J.). The guys talk all about 'bayou riffage' and the impact of Down's 95 classic, NOLA. We also get a glimpse into the mysterious world of the ever elusive Bougie Man. Grab your earbuds and get to know more about Vermilion Whiskey, so strap in and get gnarly with us.
https://www.facebook.com/VermilionWhiskey
https://www.instagram.com/vermilionwhiskey/?fbclid=IwAR2-8xpH6jnPtMDnEnDnCaX4AAZDII-hURaYpEF0dlJ9dIIBIAn3nC_9ybU
Tuesday May 16, 2023
EPISODE 51 GAMERRA
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
BECAUSE ONE EPISODE SIMPLY WASN'T ENOUGH. We welcome back the fine gentlemen of Lafayette's own Gamerra. Jake, Reece and Jacob are in studio for more shits and gigs. We talk about all the latest happenings and their upcoming releases. We even tone down on the sexual innuendo. Or did we? You'll have to listen to find out. Get some!
https://www.facebook.com/GAMERRAThrash/
Get that Gamerra Merch and MUSIC
https://gamerra.bigcartel.com/
Wednesday May 10, 2023
EPISODE 50 JASON OGLE OF ELECTRIC AGE
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Out from the swamps and bayous of Livingston Parish comes Mr. Jason Ogle. Jason joins Moe in studio to discuss all the kick ass shit that was born out of the early 1990s and 2000s (which was peak Louisiana extreme metal). Jason is a solid bass player in his own merit and he has also made a name for himself for recording local acts. Jason has no shortage of incredible stories from his days touring and running house sound in the greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. Chill out with us and stay gnarly my friends.
Electric Age's Facebook profile:
https://www.facebook.com/electricagela
Volume 10 Studios:
Monday May 01, 2023
EPISODE 49 WRITHINGS’ TAYLOR BOURQUE
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
A MAN OF CULTURE. Taylor Bourque joins Moe for another insightful episode. Get to know our homie who is not only a notable drummer for Lafayette's own Writhings; but he is also one of the most sought after sound engineers in the metal community. We chat about life on the road, his time running sound for Mastodon and we definitely get down to the brass tacts of culture.
Email Taylor for sound and mixing- soundcajun@gmail.com
https://writhings.bandcamp.com/album/ep
Monday Apr 17, 2023
EPISODE 48 MORTEM
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode, I am joined by Marius Vold of Oslo's Mortem. Marius was there in the beginning of Norwegian Black Metal. He gave me so much insight to what life was like in Oslo in the early 1990s. We had an inspiring chat about all things black metal. Marius' band Mortem is comprised of black metal heavyweights that include members of Arcturus, Mayhem, Thorns and 1349. Mortem is signed to Peaceville Records and their roster of musicians that round out the lineup is ridiculously loaded with immense talent.
https://peaceville.com/bands/mortem/
Intro: Truly Damned by Mortem
Outro: Port Darkness by Mortem