EPISODE · Sep 13, 2025 · 32 MIN
Episode 17: Vanik (Black Rock and Roll)
from The Distorted Dialogue Podcast · host Metal Institute of Thrashology
On Episode 17 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Cleveland guitarist Vanik stops by and explains what went into his newest album IV. Recorded on the road with Midnight, Vanik explains how he captured this specific time in his life, and how it worked out well. He announces his departure from Midnight, working in his studio mixing, creating cereals, and a million other projects. One of the hardest working dudes in metal, Vanik explains how he had to exit Midnight so he could focus on some of his other projects, and his family. A really down to earth discussion, I had a blast chatting with this ripper of a guitarist and it seems to come across here. Check it out!🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.
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On Episode 17 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Cleveland guitarist Vanik stops by and explains what went into his newest album IV. Recorded on the road with Midnight, Vanik explains how he captured this specific time in his life, and how it worked out well. He announces his departure from Midnight, working in his studio mixing, creating cereals, and a million other projects. One of the hardest working dudes in metal, Vanik explains how he had to exit Midnight so he could focus on some of his other projects, and his family. A really down to earth discussion, I had a blast chatting with this ripper of a guitarist and it seems to come across here. Check it out!🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.
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