The Heavy Desert Podcast

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome Dalton Kennerly and Schuyler Kotner of the band Creeper Bud to the show. Creeper Bud is a stoner/doom band out of Carbondale, Illinois set to release its self-titled debut album on September 18 via River To River Community Records, and we dig into it, along with their influences and how they got together. We also talk about the scene in Carbondale and there’s also a little guitar pedal talk, as Dalton talks about some of his favorite go-to pedals to use. We cover a lot, and if you stick around, The Heavy Desert Podcast premiers a new track from the upcoming album! You won’t wanna miss it! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I’m joined by Drew Dupuis of Call of the Beast Radio and Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog for a full‑throttle preview of Ripplefest Texas 2026! We tear through the entire lineup: the bands we can’t wait to see, the ones we’re just discovering, and the heavy hitters guaranteed to level Austin. We also break down what to expect at both venues — Sagebrush and The Far Out Lounge — from the atmosphere to the energy to the kind of frenzy that makes Ripplefest the heavy rock pilgrimage of the year. Drew gives us the inside scoop on how Call of the Beast plans to make its mark at the fest, and as always, hanging with these guys turns into a blast of riffs, laughs, and pure underground hype. Ripplefest is almost here, and we’re fired up to get out there and soak in every crushing set. Tune in and hit subscribe — this episode sets the tone for the whole damn weekend. *At the time of this recording, Yob was still scheduled to play.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome guitarist and founding member of Greenleaf, Tommi Holappa to the show. This legendary band has brought so much great music to the scene and we dig into the influences, the backstory and what’s coming up on the horizon. Not to mention after 25 years, they will be making their first trek to North America for a 13-show tour starting in Austin, Texas at Ripplefest on September 20th and wrapping up at In The Key of Doom Fest on October 3rd, in Brooklyn, New York. Not to mention, they’ll be back in late January of 2027, in Las Vegas, Nevada for Planet Desert Rock Weekend. I had a great chat with Tommi who was a blast to have on, so make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Dusty Donley and Jared Collins of Mississippi Bones join the show to talk about their latest release Maladroit Blues For The Colorblind, that drops the day this show is released, on September 8th. These guys have quite a history together, that started as a duo, morphed into a full-live band and came full circle back to being a duo - now releasing their eighth studio album. We dig into everything from the roots, influences, and everything in between, as these guys pride themselves in being a totally independent band. Heavy/bluesy/stoner/doom all mixed together at its finest, Mississippi Bones latest release has it all if you’re a fan of the genre. So make sure to tune in and subscribe to get to know the guys behind this incredible band!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome The Captain - Staale Rodvelt, Azul-Josh, Doffy, Bjørn & Bjudas of the mighty Kal-El. In the span of 10 months, Kal-El has released, arguably, two of the heaviest, earth-shattering albums in the heavy underground. Astral Voyager Vol 1 & 2 dropped on  May 16 of 2025 and March 20 2026, respectfully, and we dig into how they shaped their latest space odyssey. We also dig into their influences, the backstory of the band, their upcoming U.S. tour with Goya and Black Moon Cult and so much more! Dunkin’ Donuts, sex appeal and Kal-El - three - things you probably never thought you’d hear in the same sentence! You’ll need to tune in and subscribe to hear what it’s all about!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, James Matheson, Ethan Scott, and Brandon Doucet of Welland’s fuzz‑drenched trio Cannabus roll through the heavy desert. Their debut full‑length Ride the Bus dropped July 3 via Black Throne Productions, and we dig into the band’s roots, influences, and the creative spark behind the record. Mark Richard returns with a fresh Jam Yeti Music Minute review, and we dive into how Black Throne is shaping the heavy scene up in their corner of Canada. Cannabus is already cooking up what’s next — subscribe and tune in to hear what’s coming.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome guitarist and vocalist Jordan Huxtable of the band Heavy on the Ride. Out of Wales in the United Kingdom, Heavy on the Ride released its self-titled debut album on July 24. It was 17 years in the making and Jordan talks about it all, from his influences, the lineup changes, the live performances and everything in between. My only hope is we don’t have to wait another 17 years for a follow-up! And Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog returns with a review of the album for another Jam Yeti Music Minute. So make sure to tune in and subscribe so you don’t miss it!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome David Wachsman, Dave Reno and Colin Jaramillo of the band Sönus to the show. Out of the Bay Area in California, Sönus released its third album Planes of Torment on May 22nd and we talk all about it! We also dig into their influences and how David Wachsman started this band as a solo project by recording the first release in his makeshift home studio during the pandemic to where he is now with his bandmates recording their latest album live in an actual studio. David never saw this project going much past his bedroom, and he shares his disbelief with how far this band has got to where it is today.  They also share that feeling of getting their latest release on vinyl for the first time. And Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for a review of the album for another Jam Yeti Music Minute. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome Christopher Konys & Mark Giuliano of the band Sons of Ghidorah to the show. What started out as a friendship from woodshop in seventh grade, playing thrash shows in the underground Buffalo scene in the 80s, to playing in a band called Demented Dreamscapes, which eventually morphed into what is now Sons of Ghidorah, Christopher and Mark have quite a history in the scene. Their latest album, Raining Fire dropped on June 5th, via Argonauta records earlier this year, and they have no signs of slowing down. We also talk a little Goo Goo Dolls and how Robby Takac started the Music Is Art festival that Sons of Ghidorah will be performing at on September 12th to help benefit the music programs in the Buffalo and Erie County area. I had a great chat with these two veterans in the scene, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Gavin Zollo of Gav’s Heavily Curated joins the show to talk all about the inaugural In The Key Of Doom Festival, happening October 2–3 at The Meadows in Brooklyn, NY. Gavin’s been involved in the music world since high school, and now he’s stepping up in a huge way with a stacked lineup featuring Bongripper, Insomniac, Greenleaf, Howling Giant, and many more. We cover everything — the lineup, where to stay, eat, explore, and why this event matters for the scene. It was a great chat about the scene as a whole and you won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome drummer Adam Saitti and bassist/vocalist Jesse Mackowycz, of the band Ol Time Moonshine to the show. Ol Time Moonshine released its fourth album Now I Bleed via Black Throne Productions earlier this year on June 12 and we dig into it, their influences, the backstory of the band, the scene in their neck of the woods in Canada and much more! And, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns with a review of Now I Bleed for another Jam Yeti Music Minute. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Evan Diprima, drummer and bassist for the band Moon Destroys joins the show. Moon Destroys upcoming album, Omni, drops on September 4th via Blues Funeral Recordings and we talk all about it! We also dig into his influences, the backstory of the band and how Zach Amster (lead singer and guitarist for Abrams) joined the band. They had a monster 2025 with their debut full-length She Walks By Moonlight, and tours with Elder, Dozer and The Sword! They look to keep that momentum going this year and we talk all about it. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Ryan Garney returns — frontman of High Desert Queen, architect of Ripplefest Texas, head of Lick of My Spoon Productions, and one of the busiest, most relentless forces in the heavy underground. We dig into everything: the festivals, the projects, the nonstop momentum, the creative fire — including his latest project, Stay Dead!, whose debut album Beneath The Weight of Worlds dropped July 24 via Ripple Music. This is Ryan’s fourth appearance, and he never comes empty‑handed. So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Alice and Chance Gawlinski of Mothertomb—the vocalist and guitarist behind one of the year’s heaviest debut records, Dying to Live, released July 14. We dig into the album’s creation, their influences, the band’s origin story, and the wild ride of opening for Pentagram. Chance also shares what it meant to play their album‑release show at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids—a full‑circle moment that hit like a dream come true. This conversation covers a ton of ground, and these two brought nothing but passion and fire. Tune in, subscribe, and don’t miss this one.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Alex Risberg of Swedish stoner‑rock titan 10,000 Years joins me for a killer deep dive. With their killer brand‑new album, Esox Lucifer, dropping August 7th via Ripple Music, Alex breaks down the record, his influences, the band’s origin story, and how some of the new songs have been going over at some of their recent live shows. We also talk of a possible Ripplefest Texas appearance in the future. And stick around after the interview… I’m debuting a brand‑new track from Esox Lucifer that you’ll hear first on The Heavy Desert Podcast. So dig in, listen, and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, concert correspondent Chris McGowan returns to the show. Chris hits 100+ shows a year, mostly in the heavy underground repping the heavy scene across Chicagoland with nonstop support—buying merch, boosting bands on socials, and showing up for the community. He’s been on a wild run since his last visit and has even more lined up. Tune in and subscribe for the latest from one of the underground’s most dedicated supporters.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, we’re blasting off with Jason Doome and Sean Patrick Brooks as they unveil their brand‑new record label, Spacegoat Records. These two aren’t just scene supporters — they’re the forces behind Grand Rapids Doomfest and HUFR Fest, and now they’re leveling up with a label built straight from the heart of heavy music culture. We get into why they launched Spacegoat, what they’re aiming to build, and who’s landing on their first release. Jason and Sean were an absolute blast to talk to, and this episode is packed with passion, vision, and plenty of fuzz‑soaked energy.  Crank it up, tune in, and hit subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, the show celebrates its 150th episode with a very special guest! Ben McLeod, the guitarist of All Them Witches joins the show and we dig deep into his influences, and his journey of guitar playing starting in the third grade, through high school and college which eventually lead to All Them Witches. We talk about some of the other projects he’s been involved in, his solo album he released in 2025 titled “Pronounced ‘Mick Loud’” and some of the things he does to stay on top of his guitar-playing game. Ben was very generous with his time and we touched on a lot. So on this 150th episode of the show, I hope you dig my chat with Ben McLeod! Tune in and subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Sheafer McOmber of the one-man band, Redwood, returns to the show to talk about his latest release Hyperspace that dropped on June 12. We dig into his creative process, what wakes him up in the middle of the night as far as music goes and… possibly another album before year’s end??? You’ll have to tune in to find out! He also talks about a couple of his passions - photography and his ‘68 Volkswagen bug! We cover a lot on this episode, so check out the latest Redwood album, Hyperspace, then come back, tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Cody Patrick, one of the guitarists of the band Broadslab, joins the show to talk about the bands latest release. Their new album The Fifth Essence dropped on June 26th, and Cody rolls through to break down the riffs, the vision, the influences, and the wild journey that shaped this record. We get into how Broadslab first came together, what fueled the long gap since their 2014 crusher Ritual Movement, and the unbelievable story of Cody’s teenage run‑in with Mike Dean (Corrosion of Conformity)— a chance encounter that eventually led to Dean working on The Fifth Essence. It’s one of those “no way that actually happened” tales, and Cody lays it all out. And Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another Jam Yeti Music Minute with his review of The Fifth Essence. So go spin Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence, then jump back in for this killer episode. Hit play, hit subscribe and dig in!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Dave Kirk, Ryan O’Hare, Rodrigo Barradas, and Antonio Peci of London’s rising force Okay You Win. Their debut album End of Days has already sparked major buzz since dropping via Blues Funeral Recordings, and we get into everything behind it — the band’s beginnings, the influences that shaped the album, and the future they’re carving out. Spin the album first, then come meet the minds behind the music. Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Benjamin Oak - vocalist, mastermind, and amphibian overlord behind Froglord. From a scrappy one-man experiment to a full-blown cult favorite with five albums in the Froglord mythos since 2020, Benjamin breaks down the evolution of the project, the influences behind the mythos, and how the band is now gearing up for a UK tour, their first leap to North America, and even contributing music motion pictures. It's a deep dive into the swampy saga of Froglord - and you don't want to miss it. Tune in and subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Mark Richard from The Jam Yeti Music Blog is back as we unleash our Top 10 favorite albums from the second quarter of 2026. We’re packing this episode with massive discoveries — listener‑powered lists, a stack of honorable mentions, and a whole wave of killer new music you need in your rotation. Plus, we’re giving you an early look at the albums set to explode in the upcoming third quarter. If you’re hungry for fresh sound and future favorites, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in and hit subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I take a moment to talk about the future of the show and what to expect for the foreseeable future. Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome vocalist and guitarist Ted Hampton, drummer Larry Hundertmark and bassist Sammy Astolfi of the band Radium Haze to the show. Their debut EP Emission came out in March is full of crushing, heavy riffs! They talk about what they were digging into growing up, how they got together after Ted and Larry lived across the country for over ten years, after being friends with each other in Brooklyn, and what they have coming up in the near future. So make sure to check out their EP Emission, then come back and hear more about the band with my conversation with them. Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome vocalist Adam Weinberg, guitarist Dan Witt, bassist Chris Basile and  “Drummer” Jeff of Black Belt Jesus to the show. In August of 2025, they released their self-titled debut album is a flat out banger! With heavy riffs and groove-driven songwriting they are a band to be on the lookout for! We dig into their influences, their creative process, what they have coming up on the horizon and much more. These guys have a blast making music together and you can sense it in my chat with them! Check out their album then come back to hear my conversation with the guys!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series concludes as I welcome Ben Bellum, the bassist for Grim Trophies, who will be closing out the after party for this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Ben and I had a great conversation, not only about everything Grim Trophies, but he also hosted a podcast called “The Greatest Thing You’ve Never Heard” that we talk about and he’s also a contributor to the Doomcharts, and he gives some of his favorite albums to come out this year. Ben is an ocean of musical knowledge and I had a great conversation with him! It’s also been announced who will be opening this year’s fest, whom I’ll also preview in this episode. So buckle in and enjoy the Gateway to Gravitoyd finale before the big day this Saturday! Tune in & subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Philip Bennett, Chris Tamez, Ethan Tamez & George Baba of Warlung to the show. Warlung is one of the many awesome bands playing at this year’s Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, taking place in Houston, Texas on May 2nd at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. It was a blast talking with these guys, whose latest album, The Poison Touch, was released in 2025 and was in the top 25 for the year on the Doomcharts. We talk about that, their influences, how they got together and what’s on the horizon. The Heavy Desert Hot Seat returns as well as they tell you who some overrated bands are, who’d they want to tour with and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome King Perez Cude, Jack Strüb, and Oscar Morales of band Oogwei. Out of Austin, Texas  these guys bring a sound of psych-rock, stoner metal, progressive doom drenched with desert rock influence that is sure to please the ears! Their debut album. Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil, Twisted & Vile came out in February of this year and landed on the Doomcharts, which they had NO IDEA about (you’ll love their reaction!) We talk about their backstory, the making of the album, what they have on the horizon and much more! These guys are just what this scene is looking for, three 21-year olds that bring it! Plus, Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another album review on another Jam Yeti Music Minute segment. Be sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show, the man behind Grand Rapids Doomfest, Jason Doome. Jason is in the midst of promoting this year’s Grand Rapids Doomfest III, that will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 10th at The Pyramid Scheme. We get all into it, including what inspired him to go from being just a fan of the doom scene, to jumping into the promotion game and putting on his festival. He talks about this year’s lineup, including a free pre-party the night before which includes three bands. Jason’s passion for the scene is infectious and it was great to have him on the show again to talk all about it! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sara de Luca, Alessandro Camurati, and Nicola Viola of the band Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo. An Italian heavy-psych/stoner rock trio known for their chaotic energy and fuzz-drenched sound. They were founded in 2022 in Calice Ligure near Genoa, Italy, and blend heavy psych, stoner rock, punk, and 60s-style acid rock into a loud, unhinged, and hypnotic style. We dig into their influences, their creative process, some of their upcoming gigs and much more. Sara even shares a crazy story about a cat, a dog, some stairs and a glass bottle. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Frank Zoomer, Frank Fey, Leon Van Wilk and Tom Collé of the band Desert Colossus. They recently released their fourth album, Apparatus on March 1, and if you haven’t heard it yet, you need to rectify that and check it out! We chat about their influences, how they got together as a band, the Haltop Festival that they’ll be playing later this summer and much more. Also, a new segment, The Jam Yeti Music Minute, makes its premiere, as Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog will review a new album in the heavy underground. Which today happens to be the latest album from Desert Colossus. Lots going on for today’s episode, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog as we countdown our Top 10 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026. We also have some contributions from listeners who gave us their Top 10s as well. We’ve some honorable mentions from the quarter, along with some albums that we’re looking forwards to hearing in the upcoming second quarter. If you’re looking for some new heavy rock to listen to, look no further and tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome guitarist and vocalist Paul Aloisio and drummer Jon Gusman of Restless Spirit to the show. Along with Marc Morello on bass, Restless Spirit has a new self-titled album dropping on May 8th via Magnetic Eye Records that freaking rules! Sure to be on many year end lists, we talk all about the creative process involved in making the album. They also have a tour lined up for late Spring/early Summer with Gozu. We chat about what it’s like planning for this extensive tour coming up, and they also share some stories from past tours, and so much more! I hope you enjoy my conversation with the guys as much as I did! Make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome guitarist and vocalist Zach Amster and bassist Taylor Iversen of Abrams to the show. Abrams has a new album, Loon, dropping on April 17th via Blues Funeral Recordings that is flat out awesome! We talk all about that, an upcoming UK tour, they share some funny stories from the road and much more! And if you stick around after the interview, I’ve got a surprise for ya from the upcoming album! You won’t wanna miss it, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the new releases from the month of March. If you’re looking for some new rock to listen to, look no further! I’ve got new releases from Desert Colossus, Lazer, Spacebrain, Radium Haze, Kal-El and many more! I also have a little dose from each album to give you a reason to go and check out the rest of the albums! So make sure to tune in to hear the latest in the heavy underground!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Ben Wozniak, otherwise know as The Blizzard of Woz and drummer for Stone Nomads who will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. We dig into his influences and his journey of playing drums. He talks a lot about playing drums, from some of his favorite gear, to one of the toughest things for him to learn. He talks about many drummers too, like Joey Jordinson, Lars Ulrich, Neil Peart and Joey LaCaze. We cover a lot and I had a great chat with Ben! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Patrick, Jordan and Cooley of the band Cleen, who will be one of the many great bands who will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, in Houston, Texas on May 2, at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Out of Flint, Michigan, Cleen released its debut album, Excursion, in May of 2024. We talk about their influences and how they got together as a band, which seemed very natural as Patrick and Jordan go way back learning how to play music together. These guys had all kinds of fun stories and you won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Richard, Andrea, Matteo and Pietro of the Italian rock band Oreyeon. They recently released their lastest album, The Grotesque Within, on February 13 and it is awesome! Sitting at number 4 on the February Doomcharts, it’s sure to be on a lot of album of the year lists come years end. We talk about the inspiration of the album, their influences, how they got together as a band and much more! Check out their latest album then make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Jeromy, Luke and Liam of the band Choke, who will be one of the many great bands who will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, in Houston, Texas on May 2, at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Choke are veterans to the scene, out of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and have been around over 30 years. We talk about their influences and the backstory of the band. Jeromy also talks about the near tragic loss of their latest album, Religion For Those Without Faith, and how it was miraculously found, a story you won’t wanna miss. These Cajuns were a blast to talk with, you won’t wanna miss it!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Toni, Simon, James and Max of the band Purple Lung out of Pennsylvania. Their debut, full-length album, Mystic Vision, dropped on February 13th and is a doom-drenched gem of an album! We dig into that, their influences and the backstory of the band. They also have a Spring tour that they are currently in the beginning of. I had a great chat with the group, make sure to check out their new album, then tune in to the episode!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Jason Busiek and Jim McCloskey of Sea of Snakes, who will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at 1810 Ojeman. We dig into their influences and the backstory of the band. Sea of Snakes also has a new EP dropping on April 2nd via Glory of Death Records, titled Magmantus, that we talk about. We cover the approach to songwriting, Jason’s history in Houston with the band Wretched Kingdom and playing with Rusty Miller of High Desert Queen. We chat about the SoCal scene and much more. I had a great time talking with the guys, make sure to tune in and check it out!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show Pete Koretzky, Chuck Snyder and Dave Van Auken of The Crooked Skulls who have a new album, Midnight Sun, due out on March 27th via Electric Desert Records. We talk all about that and I also have a sneak peek of the new album that you’ll hear first on the show. The guys also dig into the origins of the name of the band, how the songs form and much more! You won’t want to miss it so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Jason Cunningham and Sylvester Lowery of the band Wretched Kingdom, who will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at 1810 Ojeman. We dig into their influences and the backstory of the band. Wretched Kingdom’s self-titled debut album came out in 2023 and they’ve go a boatload new songs they’ve got ready for a new album which we also talk about. I had a great chat with the guys, so tune in to get to know them!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Benni and Marcel of the German band Yeast Machine to the show. Yeast Machine has an awesome new album, Bad Milk, dropping March 20th via Noisolution. We talk all about that, their influences, how the band came together and what it’s like making music when all five of the band members live together. We dive into their live performances and I even have a sneak peek into the new album! You won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Justin Liles, Ronny Spera and Tom Meeks of the band Bong Wizard. They will be playing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at 1810 Ojeman. We dig into their influences, how they got started as a band, what the creative process is like for them, some of their pre-gig rituals and much more. We also talk about their new album, Transylvanian Munchies, coming out June 25. I had a great time chatting with the guys, make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I dig into the heavy underground and recap some of the new albums that came out in February. Lots of great albums that came out during the month, including releases from Fatima out of France, Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows from Australia, Oreyeon out of Italy, Purple Lung out of Pennsylvania and much, much more! It was another deep month in the heavy underground make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Taylor Webb, Bobby Scott, Jason Kleim and Mike Barnes of the band Lord Velvet who will be performing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at 1810 Ojeman. The guys talked about their influences, how they formed (through Craigslist), where the name Lord Velvet came from, some of their pre-gig rituals, a new album coming up and much more! Not to mention, Taylor shares a CRAZY story from the road! You won’t wanna miss it, tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Aaron Wall of the band Red Beard Wall who will be performing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at 1810 Ojeman. Aaron talks about growing up in a small, conservative town and how he accessed music, especially after the town banned MTV. We talk about the background of the band, how much they love playing live, his love for this community and much more! Aaron is very passionate about music, his band and this scene, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sean Patrick Brooks, host of The Heavy Underground Farm Report and the creator of this years inaugural HUFR Fest, being held in Denver, Colorado at Bar 404, from April 24th-26th. I had a great chat with Sean, from what inspired him to start his YouTube channel, to the reason why he’s going to be cutting back on the content for that channel, which has a lot to do with his latest endeavor as concert promoter with his latest project - HUFR Fest, Mile High Riffs! Sean is such a huge ambassador for the heavy underground scene, and it was so great to have him on the show! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!