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The Automatic Crowd

by Arty Shepherd and Ron Grimaldi

Podcast by Arty Shepherd and Ron Grimaldi

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  1. ep 20- Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, Housecore recs)

    Arty and Ron explore the eclectic tastes and influences of Phil Anselmo in this very intimate interview with the man himself. Phil is a really nice guy who FUCKING LOVES METAL and he talks all about it. We also delve into his many injuries from thrashing on stage over the years, his addictions as...

  2. ep 19 - Javier Villegas (Born Against, Cattlepress, Kylesa)

    Arty and Ron discuss life in the old NYHC scene with Javier Villegas, bass player, photographer and old school scenester who will see to this day out and about at NYC shows more often than not. We also touch upon Ron's sex life, ABCNORIO, Javier's travels and many other amazing factoids....…

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  3. ep 18- Michael Alago (A&R for Metallica and many many more)

    Arty and Ron were truly honored to interview the wonderful Michael Alago who signed Metallica to Elektra (amongst others) and was at the forefront of the metal scene (and other scenes as well)in the 80's and 90's. He is a huge music lover and has more stories than could fit into a 10 hour…

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  4. ep 17 BLASKO (Ozzy, Rob Zombie, Cryptic Slaughter, Zakk Sabbath, Danzig)

    Ron and Arty explore the epic life of Blasko, bass player for Ozzy, Rob Zombie, Zakk Sabbath (to name a few) as well as founding member of Cryptic Slaughter. He give us many an amazing story and some classic insight into the future of the music industry. Consider this impossibly long interview…

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  5. ep 16 - GLASSJAW

    The impromptu episode! What started as guest spot on the intro to the Dan Lilker episode, turned into a 90 minute shit talking sesh with Daryl Palumbo and Justin Beck of Glassjaw. Arty and Ron nearly shit themselves at the tales of Long Island woe and international stardom the GJ boys dish out....

  6. ep 15 Dan Lilker - Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth, Anthrax, S.O.D......

    Arty and Ron get deep with a true metal legend, Dan Lilker. Dan discusses his many musical endeavors over a 30 year history! His beginnings with Anthrax and his life through Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., Brutal truth and so many more. A true pioneer and a man who has never compromised, this is intense...

  7. Ep 14- Eye Hate God (Jimmy Bower and Mike Williams)

    Arty and Ron return after a few months in the sanitarium to interview the legends Jimmy Bower and Mike Williams of Eye Hate God. They discuss their love of NYHC and tell stories past and present with all their loving southern charm amongst the wonderful noises of the Saint Vitus Bar basement.…

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  8. Ep 13- MANTAS (Venom)

    The 2nd annual HOLIDAY EPISODE! Episode 13 features Mantas from Venom inc. He tells us the real story of Venom (hint: they don't like Cronos). Arty and Ron make complete fools of themselves trying to keep up with this living legend. This is a great one and perfect listening for the whole family...

  9. Ep 12- Todd Youth (Danzig, Murphy's Law, Bloodclot, Fireburn etc...)

    Arty and Ron strike again...this time with NYHC legend (and beyond), Todd Youth. We discuss his beginnings in the NYHC scene, his time with Danzig and his current projects Bloodclot and Fireburn. Todd is a cool dude with great stories as well as being an amazing guitar player. The Automatic Crowd...

  10. Ep. 11 -Brad Tolinski: Former editor of Guitar World, Author of "Play It Loud" and "Light and Shade"

    In this episode of the Automatic Crowd, Arty and Ron talk to former Guitar World Editor Brad Tolinski about his 25 years of meeting, interviewing and writing about the greatest guitar players in the world. He also discusses his new book "Play It Loud" which is a cultural and technical history of...

  11. Ep. 10 Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden)

    Arty and Ron speak with Blaze Bayley former lead singer of Iron Maiden about everything from his amazing Brummy accent to the unenviable position of replacing Bruce Dickenson and then being replaced by him. Thank you all for listening. Email us with suggestions and comments at...

  12. ep 9 Mutoid Man

    Arty and Ron finally get in the same room at the same time with Microphones and everything. This time they are joined by Steve Brodsky and Nick Cagaeo of Mutoid Man where they discuss masturbation with toothpaste and Steve's rich musical history. The good times never end.

  13. Ep 8 Drew Stone (film maker, NYHC Chronicles, Who the Fuck is Michael Alago)

    Arty and Ron once again embarrass themselves silly while talking to film maker Drew Stone about his new projects, "NYHC Chronicles" and "Who the Fuck is Michael Alago" as well as his musical history growing up in NYC, moving to Boston at the birth of the Boston HC scene and playing in Antidote....

  14. ep 7- SAMIAM

    Arty and Ron are back and stupider than ever. We get a medical professional to analyze if Ron is a hoarder or not. Arty discusses his recent UK tour and studio experience way too much. We talk to west coast legends, Samiam, who stopped in during their tour with Iron Chic. This truly needs to be...

  15. ep 6 - Thee Slayer Hippy (Poison idea, The Skull)

    The Holiday Episode featuring an amazing interview with Thee Slayer Hippy, former drummer of Poison Idea and maker of much great music. He discusses his recent stint in the clink and how he recorded 13 albums whilst incarcerated. He is a fascinating guy with a lot of really amazing stories. Ron…

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  16. ep 5- Howie Abrams (Manager at In-effect Records, Current Author)

    Arty and Ron discuss some NYHC history with Howie Abrams, manager of In-effect records turned author of "The Book of Metal Lists" and the upcoming "Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of HR from Bad Brains". Ron is in the holiday spirit and feels the need to discuss AIDS and Arty contemplates one…

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  17. ep 4- Johnny Stiff (NY Punk/HC legend)

    Arty and Ron's inaugural episode finally gets published. Johnny Stiff is a classic NY native old school punk rock dude. He talks shit about nearly everyone as well as telling some incredible stories while going through his entire history in the NY scene which spans from the late 70's till the...

  18. ep 3- Drew Thomas (Into Another, Bold, Youth Of Today, Dead Heavens)

    This episode features an amazingly Shooootpid interview with Drew Thomas of Youth of Today, Crippled Youth, Bold, Into Another, Dead Heavens and many other awesome bands. We discuss 80's pre pubescent hardcore, Josie and the Pussycats, inside jokes, me becoming a drunk asshole at an F1 whilst on...

  19. ep 2- Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down)

    Arty, Ron and special guest host Nick Emde (White Widows Pact) are joined by Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and Down to discuss Kirk’s high school football career and the NOLA all stars long musical history . Also on the docket:Twisted Sister's last show, Zebra, teenage shenanigans on Long Island,...

  20. ep 1- John Stanier (Battles, Tomahawk, Helmet)

    Arty and Ron forget to ask John Stanier of Battles, Tomahawk and Helmet about how he tried out for Ozzy. Instead Arty tries to get through a conversation without bringing up Yes in someway but compulsively gets philosophical about Bill Bruford in reference to Stanier’s playing. Then tells really...

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Podcast by Arty Shepherd and Ron Grimaldi

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Arty Shepherd and Ron Grimaldi

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