PODCAST: Episode 970 - Kallohonka’s James Magruder Talks Slug Metal and Lazer Blood

Keefy chats with James Magruder, bassist and producer for Texas-based “slug metal” band Kallohonka, to discuss the band’s debut full-length album Lazer Blood, released March 13, 2026. with Memory Terminal RecordsThe album marks a major milestone for the band and was co-produced by Magruder alongside Matt Pence at The Echo Lab in Argyle, Texas. In the interview, James discusses the origins of Kallohonka, the development of their heavy, groove-driven sound, and the recording process behind Lazer Blood.The conversation also explores the band’s creative approach to what they call “slug metal.”Follow Kallohonka:https://www.instagram.com/kallohonkakillsbillionaires/#gcshoutout - This video's shoutout is to the band: Overtounhttps://www.instagram.com/overtounofficial/The Usual Suspects: Interview by Ghost Cult Keefyhttps://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag#Kallohonka #LazerBlood #SlugMetal #TexasMetal #MemoryTerminalRecords #GhostCult