The Brooklyn Blast Furnace

After a short break, the podcast is back with my guest, my brother, Vegas Nacy. The singer for Faded Line and the creator of an incredible non-profit called Precious Souls, which helps at risk and abused children. We talk about the band, his previous bands, and his non-profit. We get into the upcoming show at Empire Live he's playing with Biohazard, as well as living an interesting, busy and fun life, not to mention the banter in between all of that. Vegas is definitely one of the good ones! Support his band and Precious Souls. Enjoy. Respect. Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Faded Line: https://www.instagram.com/fadedlinekills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernmassfaded Precious Souls: https://precioussoulsusa.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/precioussoulsusa

Available now on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace It's been almost four months since I recorded an episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast. I can't think of a better way to end the hiatus with these two gentlemen. Howie Abrams and Pete Koller, ladies and gentlemen. We set this up in order to discuss the "For the Love of Lou: The Brooklyn Way" benefit show that Howie and I put together, along with any updates on our friend Lou Koller, and the Heavy Healing Film . We discuss all of that, as well as what's been going on with the guys in Sick Of It All since we all got the horrible news about Lou's cancer. The show is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Lucky 13 Saloon in Brooklyn. Online tickets sold out in 54 minutes, but there will be fifty tickets (no more, no less) available at the door. First come, first serve. Please consider donating to one of the two official sites for Lou Koller and his fight against cancer. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lou-koller-sick-of-it-all-fight-cancer Sweet Relief: https://www.sweetrelief.org/loukollerfund.html Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/officialbrooklynblastfurnace www.instagram.com/heavy_healing_film www.instagram.com/sickofitallnyc instagram.com/petesickofitall Thank you all!

After a little hiatus, the podcast is back with my guest, my man, Chris Fist. Chris has been in the hardcore scene since the first wave of bands in New York City. A founding member of Clenched Fist NYC, as well as playing in everyone from Life's Blood, Mental Abuse, Breakdown, and The Wilding Incident. He was in a bar in Brooklyn with a special appearance from our friend Zak. This isn't even an interview at all. It's a crazy funny conversation that constantly goes off the rails. So strap in and know beforehand that this one is chaotic. Much respect! Everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

The Mamaluke Show starring Anthony Russo, Rob Castoria, and yours truly. After recording separate episodes with these guys, we had a text thread going on and decided to combine our idiotic behavior and do an episode with the three of us. So here it is. A bunch of nonsensical banter, along with a couple of serious topics as well. We talk a bit about the All day Barbecue/Benefit show I am currently putting together at Lucky 13 Saloon for Robs mom, as well as touch on the fact that our friend Lou Koller is currently cancer-free. Then, we dive back into insignificant ramblings of mental patients. Enjoy. Everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

My friend Craig Ahead is the guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast (Group). He's been on several times in the past, but it's been a while. We pretty much catch up on what's been going on with him since Sick Of It All is on a temporary hiatus due to the unfortunate situation with Lou. We touch on his run with Marky Ramone and JUDGE for a moment and head right back into some nonsensical banter about food, his ancient Chinese secret meatball recipe, and some boxing talk. Always one of my favorite people to hang and bullshit with. Enjoy. Eveerywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Nate Holly is my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. A short, twenty-second video that came across my feed caught my attention. It turns out the clip was of their first ever show a couple of months ago. I needed to know the story behind this band and the heavily tattooed man singing with a buck knife on his hip. So, I reached out. Vile Mind is just a few months old, and they've been making noise in the Huntington, West Virginia area, and due to that video clip, a lot of people are aware of them now. Nate couldn't have been a nicer, more gracious guy. A tattoo artist at Prestige Tattoo & Piercing, a father as well as a man with over a dozen years of sobriety under his belt. He helped create the Huntington Music Collective, which is a grassroots, DIY movement that brings hardcore shows to the area. An area that has been decimated by drugs over the years, he has created a positive space for kids and adults alike to come and hang out without drugs or alcohol. I'm glad I reached out to him. I'm sure he'll be back on with another member of Vile Mind once their first EP drops next month. The utmost respect to him and what he is doing in Huntington, West Virginia. On all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Follow VILE MIND on IG: instagram.com/vilemindhc HUNTINGTON MUSIC COLLECTIVE: instagram.com/huntingtonmusiccollective PRESTIGE TATTOO & PIERCING: instagram.com/prestigetattoo_wv NATE HOLLEY: instagram.com/nastynate_tattoo

Available now everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace I have no idea why he hasn't been on the show several years ago, at least a couple of times. This was way overdue. My guest is my boy Anthony Russo, Jr. He is the singer for New York Hardcore band, A Breed Apart. We go on and on about hardcore, how social media ruined a lot of shit, the days from when I was booking shows at Lucky 13 Saloon and a ton of other banter. We probably could've babbled on for another couple of hours easily. One thing is for sure, there's not many of us left. So, sit back and listen to how neither of us has a Brooklyn accent whatsoever. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Rob Castoria returns to The Brooklyn Blast Furnace in order to get a couple, two, three things off his chest. Everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Available now on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace My guest is a man I've known now for close to a decade. I'm surprised he hasn't been on earlier. He's played in Leeway NYC/The Eddie Leeway Show, Hard Response, The Casting Out, Comin' Correct and besides being a solo artist and collaborating with Keith Caputo, he has a new band called Ritualized. We are all over the place in this rather long episode. From hardcore to road trips to movies and guilty pleasure songs, we run through a lot! Sit back and enjoy. This was a lot of fun to do. Respect. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Available Now everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace My guest this time around is the guitarist for Fire Is Murder and Damn Your Eyes. He also played with Eddie Sutton in the last few years of Leeway NYC. Ladies and gentlemen... Artie Alexander. He's an incredible musician and an all-around good guy. We discuss the aforementioned bands, we talk a little about Eddie, along with the tribute show that I had put together in his honor. Artie played a huge part in that event. We bullshit about how none of the things that we currently do would be possible without being sober. Artie should've been on the podcast much earlier, better late than never. I'm sure he'll be back again. Enjoy. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Listen up, everyone... Available now on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace My guest is a writer, director, producer, and musician. His new movie, "Director's Cut," is now up on all streaming platforms. Ladies and gentlemen, Don Capria. Owner and founder of OneTenCrew films and 110 Artist Management. We talk about his awesome new film and the horror genre as well as his book, Colombo Book. He played drums in Blindside and Skarhead, and we delved into a discussion about hardcore. Being a huge fan of everything horror, serial killer, and mafia related topics, this was a lot of fun to do. Go check out "Director's Cut" now. The cast is great, and Louis Lombardi kills it. Respect. Stream Here: https://www.directorscutmovie.com/ Buy the Colombo book here: https://a.co/d/a9ZFsxH Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Available Now everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace My guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast is the former drummer of legendary Long Island Hardcore band, Disciplinary Action! Jeff Lanzetta and I take it back to the late 80s and into the 90s, discussing the band, the LIHC scene back then, and reminiscing about hardcore in general. This was a long time coming. Enjoy. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Yo! Available Now everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace *Disclaimer* This is a long one! Strap in, kids. You have been warned.— in Forest Hills. Lenny Bednarz and I sat down for a marathon conversation... we touch on everything from growing up in old New York City to his bands, Without A Cause, Fahrenheit 451 NYHC, District9 BXHC, his short-lived stint in the pop-punk band, Well, excuse me, Princess into Crazy Eddie NYHC. We touched on the part he played in Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City. We go back into old New York City to movies, then back to bands, then start discussing our mutual love for cemeteries. Mixed within all of these are random side conversations about how the soul and feel of NYC has either changed or is gone altogether. And of course we mention how our friends parents had the right to slap us and that there was always that one kid that wouldn't tell anybody that he went home and stayed in while playing manhunt, jackin' up the entire game. This was awesome to do, and I'm sure we'll wind up doing another episode. We could've gone for another couple of hours easily. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

Available Now everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Scott Vogel is back after about five years since he was last on the podcast. We has an informal conversation about touring, how much he appreciates he quiet downtime after playing over 200 shows on average per year. We touch on how he very rarely drinks and parties anymore and the positive affects it has had on him personally as well as Terror as a whole. His move back to Buffalo from Los Angeles, and we discuss our mutual love for Leeway and a bunch of other random topics. Always cool to shoot the shit with Vogel. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

My guest is a legendary figure in the hardcore scene. With a resume that spans forty years. He's played in bands such as Blind Approach, Agnostic Front, Madball, The Eulogy, and currently H2O. Ladies and gentlemen, Matt Henderson. We run through his entire history from growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the formation of Blind Approach to playing CBGB's and planting the seeds to lifelong friendships with future members of some of the bands he wound up playing in. He then decided to move to Boston to go to school from Minnesota and, with the friendships made in the past, opened the doors to joining Agnostic Front. From there, the rest is history. Sit back and enjoy this history lesson. Respect. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

I finally had the chance to sit down with my friend, Danielle Dombrowski. She's been photographing hardcore and metal shows since the mid-90s, owns a successful hair salon, and also does wedding photography. We discuss what made her step into the hardcore scene, where she grew up, and some of the earliest shows she shot. With hundreds of shows under her belt and thousands of photos to show for it, her craft is second to none. This was a cool, laid-back conversation. I hope you enjoy. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

I decided to record a short episode giving everyone a little background and update on the book I finished writing earlier this year. Thank you all for the continued support throughout the years. Have a Happy New Year everyone! Here's to 2025! Respect. https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed https://www.facebook.com/groups/relativelyunscathed/?ref=share_group_link Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

This was a very long time coming. My guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast is one of The Godfathers of Hardcore... singer for Agnostic Front, The Alligators, The Disasters, former bass player for The Psychos and Madball... author of "My Riot: Agnostic Front, Grit, Guts & Glory" and his new book, "WITH TIME: The Roger Miret Archives"... ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest to ever do it... my friend, Roger Miret! We had a cool, laid-back conversation about everything from his books, holding onto memories, how hardcore and the culture is so important to us, and many other people on a personal level. I decided to pick his brain about one of my all-time favorite AF records, "Liberty & Justice For...", what's going on with The Alligators and what's next up for Agnostic Front. I'm grateful for the time he put aside for me. Especially since he rarely does podcasts as well as taking time away from his family to talk to me for a little while. Nothing but the utmost respect. On all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

A brand new episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast has dropped. Smash this: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace My guest this time around is Lil Dee " Danny James. Ridiculously talented, born and raised and representing Coney Island. He wrote his first rhyme at ten years old. He was killing cyphers at twelve and hasn't stopped since. With his 20th birthday fresh behind him, he isn't even close to stopping. In my opinion, he was pulled right out of the golden era and placed here. A lyricist with clever word play, punchlines, and touches on relatable topics. Something a little different for everyone. Check him out and support this kid. He has crazy work ethic and is constantly grinding. Respect. https://lildeeraps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lil_dee_raps Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Nick Light

I sat down and chopped it up with legendary artist and musician, Craig Holloway. Available Now on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace We go into his artwork, horror movies and the inspiration for his style of art, coming up in the Detroit hardcore scene. Cold As Life, H8 Inc., Blunt Force Trauma and touch on some of his earlier bands like Ricochet and Rockhead. He explains how he wound up down in Texas, as well as a little about original Cold As Life singer, Rawn Beauty (RIP). I hope you enjoy this one. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/craighollowayart Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

When I say Bayway... you say... Motherfuckers, my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is JayWay. Singer for Bayway, 25 Ta Life and guitarist for Shattered Realm. He also has a rap project out under the name JayWay 908. Bayway has quickly caught on with the hardcore scene, and I'm all in as well. I met Jay only a couple months ago in person out on Long Island at a show. We started to bullshit for a few minutes and asked him if he'd be down to come on. We go into that certain moment that we all have that was our turning point headed into the hardcore scene. A couple of his former bands, and eventually the birth of Bayway. He is also the new singer for the legendary 25 Ta Life, so of course, I had to ask how that all came about. A super humble guy who loves and appreciates every aspect of making music and playing liv. He'll be back on the podcast, I'm sure. I hope you all enjoy this. Respect. BAYWAY MOTHERFUCKER! Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

This was one episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast that I honestly never thought would happen. My guest this time around is one of the founding members and legendary guitarist of Biohazard, Bobby Hambel, aka Bobby The Handball. Bobby hardly ever does interviews or podcasts, so for him to take the time out to sit with me for an hour and a half was ridiculously cool of him. We go way back to even before the formation of the band when he had a project called "Rattlehead". We then go to meeting Anthony Meo (RIP) then Evan Billy and Danny Shuler. We touch on the early days of touring, the first record, and 32 years of Urban Discipline. From the very beginning until now, a new record being recorded and paying tribute to several friends that have passed throughout the years. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did doing it. Much Respect. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

My guest on the podcast is someone I've been wanting to speak with for a long time. singer for Detroit hardcore bands, H8 Inc. Ladies and gentlemen, BEAST! Finding a record harder than any of their three records would be rough to do. We go into the very beginning of the band, the three records, and what is happening with them now. of course, we had to mention our friend Ratbones because of his notorious reputation in Detroit back in the day. beast couldn't have been a nicer guy. I hope you all enjoy this one. Rest in Peace, Darrel Maniac! H8!!! https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed H8 Inc. on IG: https://www.instagram.com/h8incdetroit Buy "Fraternal Order of Felons" on vinyl here: https://daze-style.com/products/h8-inc-fraternal-order-of-felons-pre-order Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

Back with another episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. This time around, I have my friend, Mike Valente on. Founding member and guitarist for Brick By Brick. He also founded the Extreme Music Awards, which will hold its 2nd annual award show on January 10th, 2025, at Empire Live in Albany, New York. We talk some Brick By Brick history and their upcoming EP, which will be released by Upstate Records. How he got the idea and created the Extreme Music Awards, and he delves into the decade-long pseudo-feud with Chris Jericho from Fozzy. Mike is a great guy, and I always enjoy seeing him and shooting the shit. This episode is hilarious. Much Respect. Enjoy. @upstaterecords9776 Extreme Music Awards Info and TIcket Information: https://extrememusicawards.com Get your Brick By Brick merch here: https://www.upstaterecordsny.com Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

After a couple month hiatus, a new episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is available now. I spoke to my guest at the Nighthawk Cinema at the Vinnie Stigma book release party and set this up. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... SKAM DUST. He came to Bay Ridge from the Lower East Side to talk shit in my living room. We talk about his recent, thirty day tour in Mexico, his upcoming tour in Chile, and his new record that should be out in the coming months. We're all over the place on this one, which is what I expected. We speak on how he always seems to find himself in random places and unique situations to say the least. SKAM rules! Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

After several weeks and a much needed vacation, the podcast is back. My guest is, Queens native, international sex symbol and a guitar God. He shredded for Metal Storm (Queens) the short-lived NYHC band, FUSE, wrote, composed and played guitar and bass in Maniac Rise, toured with Merauder and filled in for a leg of an Agnostic Front tour, filling in for Craig Silverman. He also recently played several songs for the Leeway Tribute set in honor of Eddie Sutton. We go back to when he was a kid all the way up to the present. A couple of hiccups with technology in the beginning of this, but we made it through it, and this turned out to be a really good episode. Enjoy. Respect. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

It's been over five years since Jeff was last on the podcast. We both figured it was long overdue for him to come back on, especially after the tribute show that I put together in memory of Eddie Sutton in which he took part in. We talk all about the show, hardcore and metal, and go into old school wrestling. We discuss everything from Lentil soup to Dom DeLouise and new Enrage material that has been recorded. Jeff is always fun to sit and chew the fat with. This time was no exception. Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.co/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

WHAT UP DOE? The OG Kevin Gill is my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. Kevin has been around a very long time. Being the man who was in the harcore scene early on then bringing SFT (Striving For Togetherness) into New York City. SFT has released legendary material. We go from the record label to how the 1995 NYHC Documentary came about and into his love of pro-wrestling. He has worked with a ton of promotions and companies throughout the years from (in no particular order) Game Changer Wrestling, Circle 6, Outlaw, JCW and West Coast Wrestling. Rockstar Games, Podcast One, his own podcast, The Kevin Gill Show and a ton more. Kev is definitely an interesting guy whos hustle I completely respect. Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.co/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

My guest on this episode is someone I've known for over thirty years. Singer for Brooklyn hardcore bands, Inhuman and The Last Stand and bass player turned singer for Confusion... Michael Scondotto. We go way back to the early 90s hardcore scene when we first began to go to shows. the early days of Confusion, Nobody's Perfect, Lament, Life Of Agony, Merauder, Patterns, and several more. The days of L'amours, Coney Island High and Wetlands. It was a unique time in New York City where the hardcore scene was relatively new and thriving. Michael recently had the Confusion discography re-released on vinyl through Generation Records, which is a must-have if you're a collector. We go from Confusion to the formation of Inhuman, our love of horror movies and the birth of The Last Stand. So, sit back, relax, and listen to a couple Brooklyn Bastards take a walk through the past and present state of hardcore. Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.co/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

After being on the show over four years ago, the singer for the legendary Bay Area thrash band, Vio-Lence... Sean Killian is back. I recently saw the band in Brooklyn, and after 38 years since the release of their first record, "Eternal Nightmare," they killed their set. Although not the same line-up, this is one exception where if there is no Sean on vocals, there is no Vio-Lence. We speak a bit about the old days and being screwed by record labels and into the resurgence and recording their latest EP, "Let The World Burn." From music to serial killers to the state of San Francisco and Los Angeles. I always enjoy speaking with Sean. A thrash legend, survivor, and humble guy. Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.co/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

My guest on this episode is, in my opinion, is the criminally overlooked Tony Fontão. Tony played drums on the classic Leeway record, "Born To Expire." We talk all about him leaving his native Sao Paolo, Brazil, coming to New York City in search of his dream of playing music as a teenager. He speaks about the entire recording process in order to create the debut Leeway record, being screwed by Profile Records and fond memories from a time that will never be duplicated. This was, as always, a lot of fun to do. Rest in Peace Eddie Pomponio aka Eddie Sutton aka Eddie Leeway. Rest in Peace Michael Gibbons. Respect. Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

Listen up! This is available now on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Cuz Joe and I sat down for an hour and a half. We start off talking about the hypocrisy and lies surrounding what was going to be a show in Tompkins Square Park to benefit Jesse Malin. But it worked out and it was moved to this Friday night at Irving Plaza. We go into this years BnB Bowl where Agnostic Front is celebrating and 40 years of "Victim in Pain". From the new NYC Tattoo and Arts Convention at Terminal 5 to stories about The Outlaw Vinnie Stigma, reminiscing about past BnB Bowls to the East Village Radio show coming back. This was a lot of fun to do. He'll definitely be back on whenever something is coming up. Thanks for your time, Cuz. Respect. Support BlacknBlue Productions. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

It's Clobberin' Time!!! The return of Lou Koller of Sick Of It All has dropped on all platforms. It's been several years since he was on the podcast. A lot has happened since we last had a conversation like this. "Scratch The Surface" turned 30 years old, "Blood, Sweat and No Tears" turned 35! "Death To Tyrants" turned 18, and "Based On A True Story" made its 14th revolution around the sun. We talk about all of that. From anniversaries, to the impact of the pandemic on touring, to recording a new record. We might talk about Craig Ahead and wonder why a particular band is his choice as a benchmark for hardcore. From Steven Seagal to miniature ponies to the recording of "Wake The Sleeping Dragon"... we cover a lot. We go for just under two hours after we both wondered what we were going to talk about. This was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, and was awesome to catch up with him. The utmost respect. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

My guest on this episode was years overdue to join me on the podcast. My friend, singer for Everybody Gets Hurt, Red Eyed Devil, formerly of Terror Ave. and Setback... Vato Rob Cullin aka Twiggz, aka Rob EGH aka Rob IDS. The guitarist, Miami Frank and drummer, Mario for EGH make cameos for a couple of minutes. We talk about everything from the early days of EGH and how Terror Ave. was spawned. We go into the initial break-up of EGH and into Red Eyed Devil. Along with the music of Red Eyed Devil, which was an honor for me to sit and witness its progression from the first and second demos and the full length record. Rob talks about how him and bass player Chris B. met and their long-lasting friendship since Junior High School. Rob is one of my favorite humans on the planet and has nothing but respect for him and each and every one of the members of the band. Rest in Peace, Lil Gregg Heyward. We all miss ya, kid! Enjoy. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

Joe Stanley is the guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. I had him on very briefly during a This Is Hardcore Festival back in 2017. This time around, we have a full conversation about what he has been up to as well as his new charity, PERSEVERANCE that supports Veterans. He is a combat veteran himself and has seen his share of conflict. Joe is a great guy and I have nothing but the utmost respect for him and what he is doing in order to give back to veterans with PTSD. Support PERSEVERANCE here... https://persev.bigcartel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/perseverance_fw/ Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

You were warned, and I knew it was gonna happen. Prepare yourself for a barrage of banter, jokes, offensive language, and nonsense from four underground rappers and producers. Diabolic has been on several times before, as has Coast Locastro. I hit up Nightwalker to see if he was down to come on the podcast, and he was, and told me he just wrapped a record with A.M. Early Morning, so it would be cool to talk about it. We go from why Coast is wearing Amazon sunglasses in a dark room, why a couple of us live like cavemen and don't have the new, fancy bidet models, to inclement weather, the mafia, gangs in Chicago, my book Relatively Unscathed and what Coast ate for dinner earlier that night. Strap in because it's a chaotic one. Respect. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

The one and only Sal Bbruscato is my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. We speak about growing up in Brooklyn in the mid-eighties into the nineties and how he wound up meeting Peter Steele. From playing drums in Toximia to becoming a member of Type O Negative. We discuss recording Slow, Deep and Hard as well as Bloody Kisses. We touch on his time in Life Of Agony for a bit as well as recording River Runs Red. Then into him creating A Pale Horse Named Death. He has a new project in the works which we discuss as well, King of the Locusts. I hope he releases some new material sooner than later. This was, as always, a fun conversation to have. Respect. Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

I have been wanting to have a conversation with my guest for a few years. He was ridiculously busy, then a pandemic got in the way, and then I killed off the podcast for a couple of years. He's since semi-retired and less busy, the pandemic is over, and the podcast is back from the dead. My guest is the legend himself, Louie Beato. Drummer for Carnivore, Fallout, and Agnostic Front. We talked about everything from the above-mentioned bands to Lenny & John's Pizza, Animal Hall, iguanas, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre to the unfortunate and tragic passing of Peter Steele and Keith Alexander. This was a lot of fun to do. Thanks again for your time, Louie! Find everything podcast and book related here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

Something a bit different. I sit down with my friend Kevin Bednarz for a laid-back discussion. He is a ridiculous artist, an entrepreneur as well as a member of the Delta Bravo Urban Exploration Team. I met him through Danny Boy O'Connor at the All-Star Comic Con, a convention he put together, in which Danny was a guest. We talk everything from his pop-up art show, to tracking down film locations as well as the book I'm writing. Kevin is one of the good ones. Enjoy! https://linktr.ee/relativelyunscathed https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace Support his businesses if you're in Virginia or the surrounding areas. The Ashburn Pub 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd. #196 Ashburn, Va 20147 The Purcellville Pub 745 E. Main Street Purcellville, Va. 20132 Purcellville EATS 609 E. Main Street. Suite U. Purcellville, Va. 20132

I sat down with my good friend, Michael Alago. Known for being a former A&R executive for Elektra and Geffen Records. He signed Metallica as well as White Zombie, amongst many others. His documentary "Who the Fuck is that Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago" is incredible, as is his memoir, "I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music, Signing Metallica, Beating Death. We speak on all of the above and go off on several tangents. One of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast for sure. Hilarious. Enjoy. Intro by Phil LoCastro and Joseph A. Cassar Edits by Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

My man Coast returns to the podcast. He was initially on along with Diabolic a couple years back. We talk everything from his new record Slash Coast, his Wu-Locastro ep, to filming movies, along with his role in the upcoming movie Even the Score. We are all over the place here, from growing up in the Bronx and both of us living like we were on the set of a Scorcese film to mentally ill girls, gabagool and syphilis. Enjoy. Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

Danny Marianino returns along with special guest Mick Lambrou. Danny, known for being the singer for the North Side Kings and knocking out little Glen Danzig, along with releasing several books. Never Punch A Rock Star, It Blows My Mind, To Make Matters Worse, and several others. Mick is a native Australian and incredible cartoonist. They joined forces to create It Blows My Mind, which has a part two being released soon. The banter in this episode is hilarious. We could have gone for two more hours, easily. Enjoy! Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

I was looking forward to having this conversation with Michael "IBeam" Cline. He wrote an incredible book, "New York City Junky Days," which chronicles his downward spiral into heroin addiction in the East Village. We talk all about his addiction, as well as his recovery. He also took all of the photographs in the Agnostic Front, "Last Warning" album, which was recorded live at CBGB in December of 1992. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did doing it. Respect. Buy his book here: https://bit.ly/NewYorkCityJunkyDays Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

Happy New Year!!! The Furnace has been lit once again. The first guest back after almost two years is my man, Parris Mayhew. Although I was a bit rusty, I think this came out pretty good. My guest helped a lot. I hope you enjoy. Respect. Grab your Aggros merch here: https://www.aggros.nyc/ Support: Generation Records 210 Thompson Street West Village, NYC Find the podcast everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

Guess who's back... I wanted to touch base and fill whoever listens in on why I decided to bring the podcast back from the dead. The first official episode back will drop on 01.01.24. https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace https://www.instagram.com/relativelyunscathed https://www.facebook.com/groups/relativelyunscathed https://www.patreon.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace

This one is dedicated to Brendan "Stu" Maguire. This is the third time I've had Aaron on the podcast. One of my favorite people to chop it up with for sure. As you already may know, whenever I record an episode, there's no telling what direction it will go. This one is no exception. I reached out to him a few months back to come back on the show, but the timing just wasn't right, and rightfully so with the passing of Stu, the surprise set Bane did at the "We're With Stu" benefit show, in which he was supposed to be at and several other factors. So, I gave it time... and here we are. The timing this time around was impeccable. "Letting go is never easy to do Everyday's a new door that we all must go through..." Thank you all for listening. Respect. Goodbye. On YouTube and all podcast platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynblastfurnace

Hail! Legendary Norwegian Black Metal musician... Tom Visnes... better known as "King ov Hell" or simply, "King". He has played in several bands from Gorgoroth, God Seed, Abbath, Ov Hell, Audrey Horne, Sahg and I. We talk a little bit about his bands and black metal. How he was literally charged in a court of law for blasphemy... but mostly about the state of the world and the insane amount of deceit that has been slowly brainwashing society over hundreds of years. From government to falling in line with political ideology, religion, climate change, covid and flat earth. Yes... flat earth. We discuss all of it. Super interesting guy for sure. I hope you enjoy this one. Respect. Support: ☕ Dead Sled Coffee - Go to deadsledcoffee.com Use promo code BROOKLYNBLAST for 20% off your order and get free domestic shipping on any order over $60. Tell Mike I sent you ova. 💿 Generation Records - Located at 210 Thompson Street in the West Village in New York City. generationrecords.com 👕 New Republic Printing - Screen printing. Embroidery. Vinyl Stickers. Buttons. No screen fees. No set up fees. Free UPS Ground Shipping on ANY order shipped to a commercial address! Nobody offers that. Nobody! Tell Steve I sent you ova there. newrepublicprinting.net All Episodes mixed by Tim Anderson Jr. of the Nu-Breed Podcast. Subscribe, Rate, Review and Follow the The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brooklyn-blast-furnace/id1211299689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DeWJxgLFcwgBhVSU7Hq64?si=BvH52PW_Su2IQIbi1ssM2g iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brooklyn-blastl-furnace-69295766/ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynblastfurnacepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4cuOGF-8FkUQPCpEOEcdQ

Singer for the North Side Kings, author of several books including "Never Punch A Rockstar" which is a book compiled of hate mail and death threats from fans of Glenn Danzig, who was knocked out cold by my guest... the hilarious Danny Marianino. We go deep into horror nerd stuff, toys, books, how it felt to crack lil Glenny Danzig, Entenmann's cakes, and how much it means to get a sopressata delivered personally by Vinnie Stigma. His book "Never Punch A Rockstar" is being re-released soon with added material. Check out his other books, "To Make Matters Worse", "The Belligerent Book of Movie Quotes", "The Mega Book Of Revenge Films" and another coming soon. Check it all out here, along with North Side Kings merch and his clothing line, "Total Gavone" here: http://dannymarianino.com/ Support: ☕ Dead Sled Coffee - Go to deadsledcoffee.com Use promo code BROOKLYNBLAST for 20% off your order and get free domestic shipping on any order over $60. Tell Mike I sent you ova. 💿 Generation Records - Located at 210 Thompson Street in the West Village in New York City. generationrecords.com 👕 New Republic Printing - Screen printing. Embroidery. Vinyl Stickers. Buttons. No screen fees. No set up fees. Free UPS Ground Shipping on ANY order shipped to a commercial address! Nobody offers that. Nobody! Tell Steve I sent you ova there. newrepublicprinting.net Intro by Diabolic and Big Left. All Episodes mixed by Tim Anderson Jr. of the Nu-Breed Podcast. Subscribe, Rate, Review and Follow the The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast: Patreon: patreon.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brooklyn-blast-furnace/id1211299689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DeWJxgLFcwgBhVSU7Hq64?si=BvH52PW_Su2IQIbi1ssM2g iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brooklyn-blastl-furnace-69295766/ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=535568&refid=asa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynblastfurnacepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4cuOGF-8FkUQPCpEOEcdQ

One of the founding members of two of my all-time favorite Straight Edge Hardcore bands... "Youth Of Today" and "Judge" as well as "Project X" and "Shelter". He's done stints in "Bold", and "Gorilla Biscuits". He ran "Schizm" Records and currently owns a Straight Edge clothing line, "True Till Death". My guest on Episode 252 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast is none other than John "Porcell" Porcelly (Paramananda Dasa), also known as The Hardcore Yogi. This conversation felt like it was 15 minutes long. We start off with his Yoga practice and where you can find him online to participate, then quickly go into how he grew up, his early influences, his first bands, the formation, break-up and reformation of "Youth Of Today", the same with "Judge", new music he's working on with a new band, new "Shelter" music and the indescribable feeling of when you hear that particular song at a specific time in your life that literally changes your entire path. This was an awesome opportunity. Respect. https://www.truetilldeathmerch.com Support: ☕ Dead Sled Coffee - Go to deadsledcoffee.com Use promo code BROOKLYNBLAST for 20% off your order and get free domestic shipping on any order over $60. Tell Mike I sent you ova. 💿 Generation Records - Located at 210 Thompson Street in the West Village in New York City. generationrecords.com 👕 New Republic Printing - Screen printing. Embroidery. Vinyl Stickers. Buttons. No screen fees. No set up fees. Free UPS Ground Shipping on ANY order shipped to a commercial address! Nobody offers that. Nobody! Tell Steve I sent you ova there. newrepublicprinting.net All Episodes mixed by Tim Anderson Jr. of the Nu-Breed Podcast Subscribe, Rate, Review and Follow the The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast: Patreon: patreon.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brooklyn-blast-furnace/id1211299689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DeWJxgLFcwgBhVSU7Hq64?si=BvH52PW_Su2IQIbi1ssM2g iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brooklyn-blastl-furnace-69295766/ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=535568&refid=asa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynblastfurnacepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4cuOGF-8FkUQPCpEOEcdQ

Here's another Bonus Episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace with my pal Sam Hoyos from the Long Island band "Playing Dead" and the "Red River Podcast". His band just dropped a new ep titled "Something To Tide You Over' and is available on all streaming platforms. We talk his band, the ridiculousness of Facebook jail, the new installment of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and horror in general. He has an open door policy, he can come on whenever he wants. Hope you enjoy this. Respect. Support: ☕ Dead Sled Coffee - Go to deadsledcoffee.com Use promo code BROOKLYNBLAST for 20% off your order and get free domestic shipping on any order over $60. Tell Mike I sent you ova. 💿 Generation Records - Located at 210 Thompson Street in the West Village in New York City. generationrecords.com 👕 New Republic Printing - Screen printing. Embroidery. Vinyl Stickers. Buttons. No screen fees. No set up fees. Free UPS Ground Shipping on ANY order shipped to a commercial address! Nobody offers that. Nobody! Tell Steve I sent you ova there. newrepublicprinting.net Intro by Diabolic and Big Left. All Episodes mixed by Tim Anderson Jr. of the Nu-Breed Podcast. Subscribe, Rate, Review and Follow the The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast: Patreon: patreon.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brooklyn-blast-furnace/id1211299689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DeWJxgLFcwgBhVSU7Hq64?si=BvH52PW_Su2IQIbi1ssM2g iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brooklyn-blastl-furnace-69295766/ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/thebrooklynblastfurnace Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=535568&refid=asa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynblastfurnacepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4cuOGF-8FkUQPCpEOEcdQ