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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 2H 15M

212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History

from Garza Podcast · host Chris Garza

Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band19:18 - Since ‘9119:57 - Cigars & Coffee21:58 - Moving to Florida26:20 - Managing Bands28:54 - Navigating Business35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition43:15 - Evolving45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails 48:33 - Conspiracies // AI54:17 - Social Media Dementia56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency58:13 - Developing Bands1:00:45 - Metal Isn’t Rebellious Anymore1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work?1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal1:16:57 - Hangovers1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun1:22:42 - Politics in Music1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts1:31:15 - Politics on Stage1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China1:36:17 - The Roman Empire1:38:23 - Ex Deo1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music1:43:58 - Roman Imagery1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions1:56:20 - Kataklysm’s Sound Throughout the Years2:07:09 - Future Plans2:08:59 - Being Outspoken2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands

Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band19:18 - Since ‘9119:57 - Cigars & Coffee21:58 - Moving to Florida26:20 - Managing Bands28:54 - Navigating Business35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition43:15 - Evolving45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails 48:33 - Conspiracies // AI54:17 - Social Media Dementia56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency58:13 - Developing Bands1:00:45 - Metal Isn’t Rebellious Anymore1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work?1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal1:16:57 - Hangovers1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun1:22:42 - Politics in Music1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts1:31:15 - Politics on Stage1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China1:36:17 - The Roman Empire1:38:23 - Ex Deo1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music1:43:58 - Roman Imagery1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions1:56:20 - Kataklysm’s Sound Throughout the Years2:07:09 - Future Plans2:08:59 - Being Outspoken2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands

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Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This...

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