Episode 63: Cartilage

San Francisco death-grind group Cartilage may look like a band of bloodthirsty psychopaths in their promotional photos, but it's all in good fun (if not good taste). Inspired by both the comedy and gore of classic splatter movies, as well as a broad range of extreme metal bands, Cartilage have been honing their sound (and on stage antics) for over ten years. Their latest EP Tales From The Entrails: A Necrology is out now on Italy's Everlasting Spew Records and given the gory themes and presentation it's a suitably vicious sounding record. In contrast vocalist Mark Wallace and lead guitarist Mike Flory couldn't be a sweeter couple of guys to chat with, as we discuss the latest record, their influences and some of the misadventures and mishaps that can occur when your onstage setup involves large volumes of "blood". Thanks to Dave at Earsplit PR. Closing track: "Frothed Vomit Slosh" Photo credit: Kei Mowry Buy the latest EP, check out other Cartilage merch and follow the band:⁠Tales From The Entrails ⁠⁠bandcamp⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠For all my music and related writings visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my latest album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Silence on Drama Recorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast artwork and logo: https://www.garjk.com/Intro music: "Detachment" by Tom Osman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomosman.substack.com