The Metal Block

Cruising through home turf, Zoomy and Brutal Brando get the chance to hang out with Brendan from deathbyathousandcuts! This OKC Metalcore band isn't messing around! Fresh off some recent shows, they are motivated to bang some heads! We aren't reinventing the wheel here... we get to hear about how he started listening and playing extreme music. We talk about the band and new music to come. We geek out on gear a little. No shortage of cookouts or Krystal burgers here.Lots of laughs, don't miss out. Rare sightings from the dogs :) 100% Brutality Guaranteed!!!Featuring the title track, "the dream is dead" from the dream is dead Demo.Don't forget to send them some love on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deathbyathousandcutsok/

Brutal Brando and Zoomy are back! Join us tonight as we hang out with Withhold the Blood! What an exciting episode. We'll be talking origins, writing styles, gear, changes over the years, and how the band has managed to stay relevant in the Metal Community.We spend some time talking about the recent single and what to expect coming soon. I could keep writing about it, or you could just watch the show! Come share a beer with us! 100% Brutality Guaranteed! Featuring the lyric video for their recent single "Mammon"Visit them online!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/withholdtheblood/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/withholdtheblood/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQIlF2gPrWOwkMWid4oALgSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/39bn5UNKbA5W1egRdqBjSg

Zoomy and Brutal Brando are back! Trudging through the festering ooze these fearless metal lovers are staring straight into Palace of Rot.   One might think, “This is not good.”  Not these two… they know they have come to the right place.  In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Infestuous, exploring their creative journey and the stories behind their new album.  Join us as we uncover the origins of the band members and their passion for metal. Matt and Alan, the driving forces behind Infestuous, share their metal origin stories.  Matt talks about his first instruments and love for KISS, while Alan’s journey began in a home with musicians.  We get to hear about how their influences helped shape the music over the years.  Grab your tortilla chips!  This will be one wild ride!  100% Brutality Guaranteed!!! Featuring the track “Inexorable Oblivion” from the album Unfathomable Mutagenic Abominations. Go say hi online!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/infestuous/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/infestuousofficial/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdE_S2bidgETnoCGHgVwZuwSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5J3GOfVQ5kAJ6yGsIb94ZTBandcamp - https://silentpendulumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/unfathomable-mutagenic-abominations Lots of great bands at Silent Pendulum Recordshttps://silentpendulumrecords.com/

To the moon, pow!  Right in the kisser!  Zoomy and Brutal Brando continue their expedition north where they run into the guys from Reeking Aura!  What an exciting evening!  Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating journey of the band, exploring their origins, the impact of technology on music, and how they create their unique sound.  Reeking Aura's story is one of passion, creativity, and Death Metal innovation. As they continue to evolve and push boundaries, we can expect exciting new sounds to come!  Don’t forget your bat and glove!  100% Brutality Guaranteed! Featuring the song “Sifting through Fungal Inheritance” from the album On the Promise of the Moon Visit these guys online!Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/reekingaura/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reekingaura/Bandcamp – https://reekingaura.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-promise-of-the-moonX - https://x.com/ReekingAura See them live:·       July 19, 2026 – Bonk’s Bar in Philadelphia·       September 12, 2026 – The Woodshop in Brooklyn Check out Profound Lore Recordshttps://profoundlorerecords.com/

Shhhh don’t make so much noise, you’ll wake up the baby!  Oh yeah, that’s right.  There ain’t no baby tonight.  Brutal Brando and Zoomy are hanging out with the guys from Womb Rot!  Join us for another killer show!  Tonight we get to hear insights into their music and where their inspiration comes from.  We get to discover their creative process and talk crazy experiences on the road.  The main takeaway - Stay away from the roach motels, and Edward might be a mind-reading alien!  100% Brutality Guaranteed. Featuring the official music video for the track “Face Stained Pavement” Check them out Online!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/WOMB-ROT-100087553564651/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wombrottx/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qF51dxG90fjYOVHIFNnbm Don’t forget to see them live!July 22, 2026 – Boozers Rock Bar with Internal Suffering

Zoomy and Brutal Brando take a trip over the big pond to the land of dragons.  Everything is bigger there, especially the monsters.  Join us tonight as we talk with Connor from Dissentience.  He shares his journey into metal music, the creative process behind their latest EP Kaiju, and insights into their tuning and songwriting approach. Discover how they blend influences from thrash, death metal, and classic rock to create a heavy sound that keeps you engaged till the end… and quite frankly wanting more when it’s over! We talk about the realities of the music industry, crowdfunding success stories, favorite music videos, and dream travel destinations. We hope to see you at the Weirdo Festival😊100% Brutality Guaranteed!!! Featuring the music video Kaiju from their recent EP release titled Kaiju Now check them out online:Official Webpage - https://www.dissentience.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dissentienceband/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dissentience/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dissentienceBandcamp - https://dissentience.bandcamp.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XzjaIrjSJWK7nNaMPoCae Check out Dissentience live!!!·       June 5th – Juan Bar in Queens, NY·       June 6th – Inkwell in Allentown, PA

Rise and Grind Metalheads!!! No time for coffee but grab the Tylenol in case you get a headache!  Brutal Brando and Zoomy are so honored to hang out with the band Wound Stench.  In this episode we discuss their origins, musical influences, and the grindcore scene.  They share insights into their creative processes and explain what’s new with the band.  We get to hear about their musical influences, gear setups, tour experiences, and the messages behind the music.  How do you feel about conspiracy theories?  What about haunted drums?  Don’t be scared… 100% Brutality Guaranteed!!! Featuring the song “Victim of Vanity” Check these guys out online!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Eik_UfSbMInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wound_stench/Threads - https://www.threads.com/@bobbyjackgrind/post/DXKJ_tFlNPh/video-wound-stench-gulfcoastgrindcore-blastbeats-grindcoreBandcamp - https://romannumeralrecords.bandcamp.com/album/manufactured-dreamsSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SErnTAifWn26fYTjwgltp  Don’t miss these tour dates!!! May 28th-31st; Pacific Northwest and Canada July 25th; Corpus Cristi October 8th – 11th w/ the Posers; Houston, Austin, El Paso and San Antonio

After a light of hope, Zoomy and Brutal Brando had to keep moving. So off they go again, but this time there is no light. Now they are in the black. It's dark... It's cold, and the madness continues! Join us tonight as we host special guest Obsidian Spine. Alex, Freddy, and Chris give us an inside look at how it all started, their creative processes, and favorite food when on the road! Put on your corpse paint and don't miss a single laugh! 100% Brutality Guaranteed!!!Featuring the song "Murder of the Universe" from their recent EP, Chapter 1: CatharsisMake sure to visit Obsidian Spine on the interwebs:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsidian_spine_official/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Obsidian-spine-61552172047217/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3QjXbA2uWLJ06KOE17CIQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/46f8qT4BPlkSfIbgI4nBMd