ATX Metal Podcast

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle speaks with the members of the metal band Wolvera, discussing their formation, the challenges of navigating the Dallas music sce…

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In this episode, Ryan interviews Jordan Rosser from the band Interlinked, discussing their journey from thrash metal to metalcore, the impact of technology on music, and the importance …

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle welcomes Ricky Fullen, the vocalist of Hate Waker and organizer of the Central Texas Metal Fest. They discuss the festival's imp…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan has an engaging chat with members of the band Reign, exploring their journey over the past decade in the Austin music scene. They discuss t…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle welcomes back the duo Lift the Curse, consisting of Jon Yadon Jr. and Ryan Hegefeld. They discuss their dynamic as a band, their…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle engages with members Danny Leal and Travis Case of the band Estraya, discussing their formation, musical influences, and the cha…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews members Austin Blades and Giancarlo Fernandez of the San Antonio-based band Left IV Dead. They discuss the band's fo…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Tibetan Sky Burial, a local band known for their introspective and heavy sound. They discuss their mus…

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Backbiter, a metal band from Ohio, discusses their formation, music, and experiences in the local music scene. They talk about how they recruited a new member based on his participation …

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Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in Oklahoma and later moved to Denver to pu…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Lift the Curse, an alternative heavy rock band based in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Jon Yadon Jr. o…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and s…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss the origins of black metal, the message be…

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In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and the success of Fear of Water's music. Dav…

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Glass Grinder is a metal band from Austin, Texas that combines elements of grindcore, deathcore, and heavy metal. They aim to stand out by not being confined to a single genre and exper…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan and Josh discuss their foray into the world of reaction videos and their love for metal music. Josh, also known as Drifter Voyages, is a m…

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A Means To An End is a metalcore band from Corpus Christi, Texas. The band has been together for about eight or nine years, but started taking their music seriously about five years ago…

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In this conversation, I chat with members Dan and Tanner of the band Waterfront to discuss their background, education, and signing with Affiant Records. We talk about their musical infl…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band DSGNS to discuss their new record and their journey in creating it. They talk about the process of recording the al…

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In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews the band members Daniel and Stephen of Thumbscrew and delves into their journey as a metal band. The conversation covers their e…