We sit down with Majd Alkillane and Dima Zangiev from Berlin based psychedelic/stoner/prog rock band Abanamat. We discuss their new debut self titled album, psychedelic rock, why friendship matters in a band and coming together as musicians from various places around the world. We also discuss 70s psych and prog rock and the impact its had on modern music, the Berlin music and art scenes and how they've changed over time, farm to table food, why Turkish kebabs are the best drunk food and more. Listen to and order Abanamat: https://abanamat.bandcamp.com/album/abanamat Follow Abanamat: https://www.instagram.com/abanamat_band/ https://www.facebook.com/ABANAMAT.BAND

We sit down with Matt, Andrius and Josh of Connecticut sludge/prog/post-metal band VRSA. We discuss the band's journey and ever-evolving sound, the Connecticut metal scene and the balancing act that bands play between technicality, dissonance and atmosphere. We get in-depth about the growing pressure put on musicians to be both music and content creators due to the industry's new reliance on social media. We also talk about patty melts, trends in genre popularity by decade, using your phone at gigs and more. Listen to VRSA: Bandcamp: https://vrsa.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85961geaW8QVnkf5WMz5UA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Aum26ft6iTwYFMafADmAK Follow VRSA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRSAband/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrsaband/

We sit down with London folk/blues rock artist Matthew Pay or as he is known HUBRISmusic. We get in depth discussing Matthews musical journey and talk Guns 'n' Roses, Tool, Led Zeppelin, NIN and Halsey. We discuss the level of hate for Greta Van Fleet, the strange phenomenon of cover bands touring and the powerful storytelling of Outlaw Country from Johnny Cash to Orville Peck. We also share our favourite drinking techniques when having a big one at the pub, how gentrification ruins the vibe of truly artsy suburbs and town and more. Listen to Hubris Music: Bandcamp: https://hubrismusic.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HUBRISmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/HUBRIS_music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubris1614/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUBRISmusic1614

Matt sits down with George from VAHRZAW to talk about their most recent record ‘In The Shallows Of A Starlit Lake’. Along the way, they talk about recording for the price of smokes and a slab; why playing live is a young man’s game; and having things to focus in outside of music itself. Listen to VAHRZAW: Bandcamp: https://vahrzaw.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-shallows-of-a-starlit-lake-2023 Follow VAHRZAW: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAHRZAW/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vahrzaw/

We sit down with Bryan Funck, the vocalist of legendary Louisiana sludge/drone/doom metal band Thou and owner of Sisters in Christ record store in New Orleans. We discuss the band's recent collaborative albums with Mizmor, Emma Ruth Rundle and more, as well as their new Norco video game soundtrack. We talk about how Bryan joined the band, their extensive catalogue of amazing cover songs/albums and how they choose what to cover. We also discuss their album art choices, the local New Orleans music scene, why bands should use their platform to promote more charitable causes and the growing trend of people not participating as much at live shows, among other topics. Listen to Thou: Bandcamp: https://thou.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KoZpKiPeX4jIi7Euwcfuo?si=mIgiaEtwTZ-Pc-zXbcVLPQ Follow Thou: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thou_band_official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eyehatethou Support Sisters In Christ: https://sistersinchrist.space/

We sit down with Josh and Tim of San Diego brutal death metal act Paroxysmal (formerly Paroxysmal Butchering) to discuss their journey as a band, their new name and sound and their upcoming album. We talk all things brutal death metal, the San Diego music scene and the evolution of modern grindcore bands. We share our worst experiences working in customer service, go down a street taco and margarita rabbit hole, and we go way off topic discussing Jean-Claude Van Damme, the making of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Danny Elfman's transition from Oingo Boingo frontman to Hollywood film score legend. Listen to Paroxysmal: http://paroxysmalbutchering.bandcamp.com/ Follow Paroxysmal: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paroxysmalmetal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_paroxysmal_/

We sit down with Sheafer and Jared from Santa Rosa, California stoner doom band Deer Lord and talk about their new album Dark Matter Pt. 1. We also discuss how individual music scenes develop by country, the role of the internet in sharing music and the Northern Californian music scene. We throw out some ideas to help combat homelessness, discuss crowdfunding as a way to afford vinyl runs and go way too far down the food rabbit hole talking about In-N-Out, bánh mì, meal substitutions and the over saturation of the craft beer market. Listen to Dark Matter Pt. 1: https://deerlord707.bandcamp.com/album/dark-matter-pt-1 Follow Deer Lord: Bandcamp: https://deerlord707.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deerlord/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deerlord707/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQayePmJ5mbLlObkY0zbDPA

We sit down with Steven Scavuzzo of New York instrumental stoner/psych/doom metal act Clouds Taste Satanic. We discuss the band's new album Tales of Demonic Possession (out now on Majestic Mountain Records), the challenges of being in an instrumental band and the power of long form songs. We also discuss the band's name and imagery, the role of a vocalist in music and choosing songs to cover as a band. We also learn what to do when visiting Coney Island and where to get the best hot dogs, pizza and bagels in NYC. Listen to and order Tales of Demonic Possession: https://cloudstastesatanic.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-demonic-possession Follow Clouds Taste Satanic: Bandcamp: https://cloudstastesatanic.bandcamp.com Faceook: https://www.facebook.com/CloudsTasteSatanic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudstastesatanic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatanicClouds

We sit down with Jason Roberts from Breaths, CHNNLR and Roseneath. We talk all things post-metal/rock, discuss the influence that Deftones have had on music, the ongoing situation with trying to get vinyl pressed, working with Trepanation Recordings and the depressive genius of Giles Corey. We also discuss craft brewing trends, having your children feature in your music, Kanye West's very public fall from grace and Jason and Brendan express their love of Connecticut style pizza. Listen to and follow Breaths: Bandcamp: https://breaths.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaths_band/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreathsBand Listen to and follow CHNNLR: Bandcamp: https://chnnlr.bandcamp.com/track/the-ways-we-intersect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chnnlr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chnnlr Listen to Roseneath: Bandcamp: https://roseneath.bandcamp.com/album/shine

We sit down with Justin Vølus of Vargheist Records and Thrown to the Abyss Podcast for our monthly Thrown To The Cave podcast episode. We talk about what we've been listening to the past month, what new music we've been working on and what streaming services we prefer. We also talk Ghost Adventures and share some personal ghost stories, as well as discussing what tv shows and movies we've been watching. But most importantly we have the second round of our horror trivia challenge. Follow Vargheist Records: Bandcamp: https://vargheistrecords.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VargheistRecords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vargheistrecords/ Website: https://www.vargheistrecords.com/?from=btl Follow Us (Cave Dweller Music): Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Cave_Dweller_Music​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/cavedwellermusic​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cavedwellermusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/dweller_music​ Website: https://cavedwellermusic.net/​ Discord: https://discord.gg/WDm4zUY6 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cave-dweller-music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3F1bwKEXRSQ…5A0w&dl_branch=1