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Conversations and commentary with pioneering legends and young upstarts from the extreme metal music scene in Louisiana and beyond.
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Back with another extreme case of Tales from the Riff podcast. Shawn Braud of Offal Lettuce joins the discussion. We chat about his involvment in gore grind and everything in between. Prepare yourselves for two dudes getting knee deep in NOLA metal scene nerdery.
https://offallettuce.bandcamp.com/music
Intro: Necrohomosexual Gang Bang by Offal Lettuce
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode of TFTR, we feature Ragnar Sverrisson of Helfro. Helfro is a blackened death metal duo that is signed to the Season of Mist label. Ragnar joins Moe to discuss all things Helfro, life in Iceland, and he also provides an inside view of recording via file sharing. Turn the volume up, get a snack, and enjoy.
https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/helfro/
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Back with another episode of TFTR. This episode, Jenn Attaway of New Orleans' The Unnaturals, Split Lips, and Cemetary Frost joins in. We talk about her life story since moving to the City. We chat about her early days in the NOLA scene, meeting her musical heroes, and working nonstop. Give it a rip and get to know Jenn.
https://www.facebook.com/TheUnnaturals/
https://www.facebook.com/thesplitlips/
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In this episode, I am joined by Stephen Sheppert of Radiant Knife. Radiant Knife is synonymous with progressive sludge metal riffs and a sound unlike any other. A two-piece special that contains all the mouth-watering flavor that will have you craving another hot biscuit. Stephen is on lead, rhythm and bass duties while his counter part Greg Travasos delivers flawless drumming with killer precision. A live set that will leave you utterly speechless. Everything from tonality, effects, riffs, and dynamic drums- there is something for every fan of metal to relish. Radiant Knife are veterans of the Louisiana sound and they continue to leave all listeners completely mesmerized.
https://radiantknife.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Radiantknife
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Back again with the duo that is MIMIC. I am joined by Jorge and Apollo in New Orleans (Metairie) to discuss their new release HIVE MIND which is out NOW! We talk about just about anything on our collective minds. Enlightening and always a good time. Dig in to the last episode for September of 2023.
www.mimic1.bandcamp.com
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Back again with another extreme black metal band that has a hint of death from Mandeville, Louisiana. I join the mighty Gnashing in their rehearsal space. I chat with Chris, Brennan, Erik and Taylor. The four piece outfit is one to dig into if you find yourself a fan of blackened death metal. Collectively, the band grew up listening to everything thrash metal. From the likes of Metallica to things as progressive as Opeth, ISIS and TOOL. They have concocted their own blackened death metal offering that is seasoned with shreddy leads and pummeling riffs. Brennan's drums and Erik's combined rhythm section helps pin your ears to the wall. Dig this conversation and check out a new single exclusively right here.
https://gnashing.bandcamp.com/album/thieves-tyrants-2
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
My good friend Jerik of Golgothan, Father Rust and other talents has joined me once again for another Buried Underground. Together, we curated quite a staggering list of heavy hitters. So kick back and enjoy. Let us spoon feed high quality art to you, our beloved audience, once again...
Best,
Moe
Click below for the Spotify Playlist and some bonus treats.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rHasgU2LW6btAMuMSMVF1?si=4832a0fde5634e3b
(because, I love you.)
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
J. Bennett joins me on a very special episode of TFTR. J. Bennett is the journalist extraordinaire who currently writes for Decibel, Revolver, Apple Music, Playboy, Vice and among others. Mr. Bennett also contributes to the Everything Went Black Podcast with Michael DC Hill. This episode was a real treat and eye opening recording to say the least. I have always looked forward to the day to chat with the man who is responsible for a slew of metal cover stories that has inspired this very podcast. Enjoy!
Outro: Bad Boy Boogie by AC/DC
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
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.
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