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Bandecdotes with Phill Paxton

Bandecdotes with Phill Paxton

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S1 Ep 48Throwback Thursday #5

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A series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review!The JunctionWheels on the BusFarewell to Freeway Baptized in BloodDel AsherThe FullblastKeep It Up SkullkrusherRamp LocalsBoy Night Out Mary’s Bleeding Eyes Chemical Fire and You AliveFrom Gallows TreeFlorida EvansCareer SuicideThe Merchant

Nov 11, 20211h 3m

S1 Ep 47Alyssa Nicole of Astral Witch

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This week I spoke with Alyssa Nicole. She's the guitarist and vocalist of the Hamilton based band Astral Witch. We get talking about the MTV era of numetal, the grunge holy land--Seattle, making salsa, gigs that don't have good turn outs and disgusting punk venue bathrooms. All this and more!SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:ASTRAL WITCH:https://astralwitch.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Nov 10, 20211h 20m

S1 Ep 46Derek Nelson of Green Jello, The Advancing Low Lives, Temple of Night, and Lazy Ass Destroyer

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This week I spoke with the very talented Derek Nelson. He spins a lot of plates. He's currently playing in 5 different active bands playing guitar for all of them. He also has a small home-brew studio where most his projects demo and track. Derek's played all over the world so it was especially interesting to hear some of his Bandecdotes. Including a bit on an inside scoop of what really happened with the notorious London promoter and Green Jello which ended up with them featured on WorldStarHipHop.comSUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:GREEN JELLO:https://greenjelly.bandcamp.comTHE ADVANCING LOW LIVES:https://theadvancinglowlives.bandcamp.com/TEMPLE OF NIGHT:https://templeofnight.bandcamp.com/LAZY ASS DESTROYER:https://lazyassdestroyer.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Nov 3, 20211h 25m

S1 Ep 45New Music October/21

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This week I feature:Hellbent - BuckleyExit the Earth - Non-Compliance (Follow None)Varius - Lament of Dissonance Goreworm - Breaking the CycleJust Right - On My Own (feat. Conner Gibbs)Temper Tantrum - S.I.NKarloff - Glass (Half Full)Kuklinski - Most People Do Not Pray, They Only BegShot Down Twice - Talk To MeLutharo - What Sleeps in Your MindVHS - Undead CasanovaTelevised Murder - Grave RobbingSoultheif - Captain’s Log: Final EntryPillars of Autumn - The WitnessMindless Savagery - Satanic Ritual AbuseSicayda - KYEDrives the Common Man - P.S I Still Like You

Oct 29, 20211h 3m

S1 Ep 44Sally Wolf of Gleue, & New Ethic Concerts

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This week I speak with Sally Wolf, a promoter out of Toronto and bassist of a new band called Gleue. She founded New Ethic Concerts through the love of music and live shows. When Sally isn't promoting and playing in bands it's not uncommon for her to travel long distances for shows, especially in the states. We talk about how she got started promoting, her past time hobby running, and her brand new band Gleue and another band that's in the works.SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:GLEUE:https://newmoralityzine.bandcamp.com/album/promo-2021-2Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Oct 27, 202156 min

S1 Ep 43Jaret Maillet of Gavel, Hostage, and Powerbomb

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This week I got to sit down in person with Jaret Maillet of projects such as Powerbomb, Hostage, and a brand new band called Gavel. We had a riot on this episode. Especially when he called up his old tourmate "Thomas". We talk about cherished gear, Metallica podcasts, growing up in the golden days of the Brampton music scene, and the controversial post-covid Killroom set that had everyone talking.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:HOSTAGE:https://hostage905.bandcamp.com/POWERBOMB:https://powerbombhc.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Oct 20, 20211h 59m

S1 Ep 42Throwback Thursday #4

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A series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review!Abandon All ShipsShortline HeroSpeakerSoul SuckerFragmentTake the ThroneCircuit for the BlackoutBring me the AuthorI Am Committing a SinProphetsThem ThievesUpliftHardshipsElementsStarring Janet Leigh

Oct 14, 20211h 2m

S1 Ep 41Jamison Berry of Losing Sight

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This week I sit down with Jamison Berry. He's a well known promoter based out of London, Ontario. He also plays bass in a brand new heavy band called Losing Sight. When he isn't promoting it's not uncommon for Jamison to hit the road with fellow bands helping out with driving and selling merch. We talk about touring tips, skateboarding, Philadelphia, and golf. SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:https://losingsight519.bandcamp.comLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Oct 13, 20211h 33m

S1 Ep 40Cannibal Cam of Rabidog Films, & The Growl Death Metal Documentary

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This week I spoke with the local legend Cannibal Cam. He does so much for the music community here in Niagara. He started off by playing in bands in the 90's, him and his co-host Metal Dan hosted the local radio show Chronic Aggression that featured all sorts of heavy acts from big to small, he runs a film company called Rabidog Films, and he's currently finishing up a death metal documentary called the Growl. Him and I had such a great conversation. We talked about being in bands in the 90's, all the different local venues that have existed over time, and a family death metal band sitcom! All this and more on this week's episode.SUPPORT CANNIBAL CAM HERE:RABIDOG FILMS:https://linktr.ee/RABIDOGFILMSTHE GROWL DEATH METAL DOCUMENTARY:www.growlmovie.comLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Oct 6, 20211h 53m

S1 Ep 39Timur Inceoglu

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This week I got to talk with Timur Inceoglu. He's a well known promoter throughout Canada but him and I met originally here in St. Catharines when he was just starting to throw shows over ten years ago. Him and I have worked countless times together in the past so not only was he a great guest for the podcast it was genuinely nice catching up with an old friend. Listen to us talk about his old DIY venue 73, Russell Peters, and his dog Charlie.Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Sep 29, 20211h 24m

S1 Ep 38New Music September/21

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This week I feature:Hot KnivesSoulthiefDying OutSingle WoundDeadly GameVile CreatureFrictionA Particle ApartTwist TieLosing SightChalice of WrathSonic VoidMors VerumNightwellGrave Irradiate

Sep 24, 202159 min

S1 Ep 37KW of Vile Creature, & Coven Market

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This week I got to sit down in person with KW for this interview. KW is one half of Vile Creature, the slow & heavy two piece with anti-oppressive and fantastical leanings, as put in their words. KW along with his partner Vic, who is the second half of Vile Creature, also run a vegan grocery mart together in Hamilton called Coven. We talk all sorts of nonsense. What it's like being nominated for a Juno during a pandemic, all of Vile Creature's unique merch items, and having absolutely zero chill! All this and more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:https://vilecreature.bandcamp.com/SUPPORT THE BUSINESS HERE:https://www.covenmarket.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Sep 22, 20211h 56m

S1 Ep 36Ricky Pridmore of Presstime Design & Screenprint

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This week I sit down with Ricky Pridmore. Who's done a lot for our music community in the past here in Niagara. He's played in The Ceremonial Snips, The Snips, Dire Club, and a Tubronegro cover band called RoboWhore. He's also one of the founders of Presstime Design and Screenprint. When he isn't playing music he's helping the community by printing merch for local bands and small businesses. We get into some wild stories together including the Ditch Slumber, the best pizza joint in Niagara, Leo Dicaprio, mangled hands from mosh pits and more!SUPPORT THE BUSINESS HERE:PRESSTIME DESIGN & SCREENPRINT:http://www.presstimedesign.com/DBOY:https://dboyintl.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Sep 15, 20211h 19m

S1 Ep 35Throwback Thursday #3

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A series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review!LionsThe BattlecatFights Not ForgottenSide ManMangledRise over RunKingdomsPartycatKathleen Turner OverdriveArise and RuinPiMpBoys Night OutBitter KidsSydneyThese SilhouettesContinent

Sep 9, 20211h 9m

S1 Ep 34Tyson Blaste of Plague, Trenchlung, & Black Market Booking

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Tyson Blaste. Him and I met because he books a lot of the heavier bands in Windsor, where he resides. He currently drums for Plague, and Trenchlung. Tyson also previously played drums for the viral sensation Grindmother, a grindcore band fronted by a 70 yr old grandmother. We had the pleasure of doing a couple weekend shows together in the past around Ontario and Quebec so we had a great time catching up. When Tyson isn't booking bands or being a road dog-he works on cars, specifically car audio. Fixing and maximizing the sound quality in all sorts of cars and even motorcycles. All this and more on this week's episode of BandecdotesSUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:PLAGUE:https://plaguewindsor.bandcamp.com/TRENCHLUNG:https://trenchlung.bandcamp.com/releasesLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Sep 8, 20211h 13m

S1 Ep 33Tanner Klein of Just Right, and Watering Hole

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This week I sit down with the lovable Tanner Klein. He does what he can for hardcore in his small town of Chatham. He's played bass and done vocals for Watering Hole and in his new project he's playing drums. Tanner's an all around great guy. We get talking about all the many movies he's watched so far this year, a house show that way too out of hand, and a violent creepy hotdog man. All this and more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:WATERING HOLE:https://wateringhole.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Sep 1, 202155 min

S1 Ep 32New Music August/21

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This week I feature:Rust - Selling DeathSunnycide - Oderint Durn MetuantPlacidity - LeviathanDeath Planet - Cursed Heirloom FigureHevel - The Saboteur Olim - The Ethereal Whim Bent Toward a LightKING BEEZ - NEED4SPEEDThe Slime - We ShineIn passing - Sanctuary Dragged - The OutsetFalstaff - ExposedKuklinski - Lakes Filled Up With The Blood Of The MountainBurst Synapse - Brutal HopeUnveil the Omen - I-illThe Dominon - Sold

Aug 27, 202159 min

S1 Ep 31Kyle O'Meara of Cohezion, and Solace Music Promotions & Podcast

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This week I sat down with Kyle O'Meara. He does a lot for the music community as he has his own podcast, promotes shows in Brampton, and plays in a brand new hardcore band called Cohezion. We get talking about what it's like living in the city of his favourite hockey team the Leafs, breaking noses at shows, and taking the entire Ontario music scene on in the dojo. All this and more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:https://cohezion.bandcamp.comSUPPORT SOLACE MUSIC PODCAST HEREhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4WM3oQAlXXOJiqMKEI8bpp?si=X3Id2jcuQgaEX26o0jSZTg&dl_branch=1Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Aug 25, 202154 min

S1 Ep 30Omar Ludin of OmarShoots and Hellbent

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WE DID IT BANDECFOLKS! We made it to episode 30. Thank you everyone who's supported us thus far. On this week's special episode I have Omar Ludin who's a local photographer and supporter of the music community, and my band members from Hellbent on the show. This episode was such a blast. Listen to us talk about all sorts of Ontario bands, gas station snacks, and gear share nightmares. We also compete against each other in a game of Taboo. All this and more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes!SUPPORT OMAR HERE:PHOTOGRAPHY:https://www.instagram.com/_omarshoots/VOCAL COVERS:https://www.youtube.com/user/omarludinLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Aug 18, 20211h 14m

S1 Ep 29Throwback Thursday #2

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A series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review!This week I feature:Dead and DivineStraight Reads the LineThe GorgeousThe Holly Springs DisasterSleeper Set SailWaterbodiesJude the ObscureAt The Mercy of InspirationLifestory: MonologueIn These WallsDead Only BetterI Hate SallyTwo KnivesA Minute Till’ MidnightEADespite This Flesh

Aug 12, 20211h 9m

S1 Ep 28Ben Begbie of Still Numb, and Gouge Out

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This week I sat down with Ben Begbie who does vocals in a band called Still Numb. He also plays drums in another band called Gouge Out. When he's not making music Ben is apprenticing at Dark Saint Tattoo Company in Toronto. We talked about some of the tattoos he likes and doesn't like, the new Still Numb EP, Omar Shoots, and the Title Fight Hyperview mural. All this and more on Ontario's underground music source.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:STILL NUMB:https://stillnumb.bandcamp.com/GOUGE OUT:https://gougeout.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Aug 11, 202156 min

S1 Ep 27Craig “Shieko” Laro of Sky Caught Fire

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This week I sat down with Craig “Shieko” Laro who is the vocalist of the new Niagara band Sky Caught Fire. Him and I had a great conversation about how he got his nickname, firefighting, martial arts, old Welland bands and shows, and a dentist convention. All this and more on Ontario's favourite underground music podcast BandecdotesSUPPORT THE BAND HERE:SKY CAUGHT FIRE:https://skycaughtfire.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, punk, or alternative and want to be featured on the podcast contact me at [email protected]

Aug 4, 20211h 6m

S1 Ep 26New Music July/21

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This week I feature:Agent Mulder Reality DeniedApothesis Structures My Evil Twin Mile End No Small Affair Jimmy Vapid Duskwalker Coe Hill Old WayRandyxLahey Mütherload ÆPOCH Drives the Common Man Grimleal

Jul 30, 20211h 14m

S1 Ep 25Tiago Underwood-Santos of Skybound

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This week I sit down with Tiago Underwood-Santos the wonderful composer and guitarist of the Ottawa based band Skybound. Tiago and I had an awesome conversation about music and the trials and tribulations involved with writing instrumental music. We talk about memes, Rush, video games, and playing in Montreal. All this and more on Ontario's favourite underground music podcast!SUPPORT THE BAND HERE:SKYBOUND:https://skyboundband.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jul 28, 20211h 12m

S1 Ep 24Davis Maxwell of Schoolhouse Studios, Kawthra, and Last Retch

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This week I had the one and only tall, ball of charisma, Davis Maxwell! Davis has been brought up quite a bit on the show mostly because he does a lot of the recording here in Niagara. He's now working out of Dundas in the same space as Nick Ginn of Hellbent at Schoolhouse Studios. Davis also drums in a couple local bands like Kawthra, and Last Retch. He's also done some session work for Teeth. Him and I get talking about what it's like to be at a party where everyone is on mushrooms. Check it out here on Bandecdotes!SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:KAWTHRA:https://kawthra.bandcamp.comLAST RETCH:https://lastretch.bandcamp.comLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jul 21, 20211h 16m

S1 Ep 23Throwback Thursday #1

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A new series on Bandecdotes where I play old songs from bands that don't exist anymore. This week I mainly focus on Niagara bands. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review!IsmWithoutMonologuesCamperKapturA Day and a DeathwishMurder Thy MakerRosesdeadRad AffairThe Ceremonial SnipsThe Legendary KlopeksMurder Thy MakerFrom Man In GhostBetween BreathingBanishmentThrough These WordsShookHardcore Warrior

Jul 15, 20211h 17m

S1 Ep 22Dan Secord of The Cassandra Dilemma, and Hostage

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This week Dan Secord of The Cassandra Dilemma, and Hostage joins me for some Bandecdotes. Hostage is a hardcore band based out of Hamilton and The Cassandra Dilemma is Dan's solo project where he writes and records everything. We talk about cooking, local pizza joints, growing weed, and an old vocalist who tried instigating a fight by pullin' his pork in the middle of traffic. All this and more on Ontario's favourite underground podcast, Bandecdotes!SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:The Cassandra Dilemmahttps://thecassandradilemma.bandcamp.com/Hostagehttps://hostage905.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jul 14, 202156 min

S1 Ep 21Ezekiel Nigma of Grimleal

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This week I have Ezekiel Nigma who is a solo artist that also plays in a video game inspired symphonic black metal project called Grimleal. We talk lots about video games and the influences they've had on ourselves growing up whether it be the soundtrack or the storytelling that's involved with video games. He also explains that he composes freelance video game soundtracks for indie games. All this and more on your favourite Ontario podcast Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:Ezekiel Nigmahttps://zekenigma.bandcamp.com/Grimlealhttps://grimleal.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jul 7, 202159 min

S1 Ep 20Hailey Stigge of gleek, and Jock

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This week I spoke with Hailey Stigge of gleek and Jock. Jock is and hardcore project whereas gleek is a synth-pop project, Both excellent bands. We talk about the absolute fever dream of being stuck in an old elevator and what to do about it, the obstacles of being a woman in the hardcore scene, and growing cannabis in the now large legal cannabis industry. All this and more on your favourite Ontario underground heavy music podcast.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:gleek:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqyNuw-KxTEJock:https://jockhc.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jun 30, 202134 min

S1 Ep 19New Music June/21

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This week I feature:TEETHMaitrayaVile CreatureStructuresDave Rocket and the JobbersPrettyboyThe Black HalosCoe HillCohezionGreberSkyboundThe EffensUp North!Temple of NightDeath PerceptionBRZY

Jun 25, 20211h 8m

S1 Ep 18Joey Bricks of Duskwalker, and Varius

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This week I sit down with the gutteral champ, wrestling fanatic, and radio host Joey Bricks. Joey does the double vocalist deal in both Duskwalker and Varias. When he's not screaming into microphones in his past time he's actually speaking into them for 97.7 HTZ FM, a popular modern rock radio station that broadcasts out of my hometown St. Catharines. We talk about impromptu jams after band practice, fights outside of Mighty Taco, and much more on this week's episode of Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:DUSKWALKER:https://duskwalker.bandcamp.com/VARIUS:https://varius.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jun 23, 202142 min

S1 Ep 17Alex Clark of Loose Teeth, and Life in Vacuum

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This week I have the lovely Alex Clark. He's the frontman behind the Toronto based project Loose Teeth and is also the bassist of longtime band Life in Vacuum. Him and I go back a bit meeting through booking shows with his old band Farm Boy. He tells us some bandecdotes of mom's trying to get to 3rd base, eating too many magic mushrooms before playing, and being the victim of a "who done it" situation where the band was accused of crapping on the floor of the place they were staying. All this and more on your favourite Ontario music based podcast.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:LOOSE TEETH:https://looseteethhc.bandcamp.comLIFE IN VACUUM:https://lifeinvacuum.bandcamp.comLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jun 16, 202150 min

S1 Ep 16Lucas Fancy of Pillars of Autumn, Occultic, and Host of Killer Kaiju Podcast

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This week I sit down with Lucas Fancy, the guitarist of Pillars of Autumn, the vocalist of Occultic, & the host of unique podcast. On Killer Kaiju Podcast Lucas and his co-host Josh commentate on old school Godzilla movies. Him and I nerd out about video game soundtracks, superhero movies, and Godzilla. He also tells us of a time where his old band played a show on a stage in the middle of a field where dirt bikers jumped over them as bands played. All this and more!SUPPORT THE BANDS HERE:PILLARS OF AUTUMN:https://pillarsofautumn.bandcamp.comOCCULTIC:https://www.facebook.com/OcculticNiagara/KILLER KAIJU PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/6D5xGhmYC9MO4Y9t4sJJS0?si=kNWUKRxuREGECSc2WZ8UDALike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jun 9, 202144 min

S1 Ep 15Chris McKirdy of Redcoat

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This week I sit down with the powerhouse behind Redcoat, Chris McKirdy. He does most of the writing for the band. Him and I had a long conversation on the show’s currently longest interview yet. We talked about The Simpsons, 80's movie sequels, and van wars-a game you play on tour with another band. All this and more on this weeks Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BAND HEREREDCOAT:https://thisisredcoat.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Jun 2, 20211h 16m

S1 Ep 14New Music May/21

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This month on new music May here on Bandecdotes I tackle on 20 bands here from Ontario who put out some rad tunes . The tracklisting is below. Tune in and find yourself a new favourite band.Trauma Model - Torn by Napalm feat. Phill PaxtonSky Caught Fire - SpinelessJohn Water's Moustache - fistdaddyImperfect Purities - OvercomeAquila - The Plague of GalenAgent Mulder - Polymerase Chain ReactionWorld Eaters - Armored Spearhead (Hellhammer)Deadly Game - Sense of SelfHeir to the Throne - The IllusionCandy Hangover - GuiltyThe Cassandra Dilema - There's Something WrongHazel - DeathwishKozen - Jitterthink feat. Nick Clark of Pillars of AutumnChoices Made - Reason for ConflictStill Numb - SurroundingsCurse of Kuru - unspeakableRedcoat - Bleed Me OutAntioch - Hang the EagleNo Small Affair - Haunted (Silhouettes)Gleek - Bruise

May 28, 20211h 28m

S1 Ep 13Trevor Ziebarth of Sons of Butcher, and Moonlight Desires

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This week I sit down with Ricky Butcher, otherwise known as Trevor Ziebarth of the notorious cartoon band Sons of Butcher. He also plays in a band called Moonlight Desires with his brother. Sons of Butcher is a cartoon band that aired on Teletoon back in the early 2000's. Together we talk about growing up in the 80's, the silliness involved with being in a cartoon band, and a giant dangerous metal sign used for the band.SUPPORT THE BANDS HERESONS OF BUTCHER:https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com/MOONLIGHT DESIRES:https://moonlightdesires.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

May 26, 202140 min

S1 Ep 12xDarrenx of Powerbomb

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This week I sit down with one of the mad men behind the band Powerbomb-a wrestling themed hardcore band from the GTA. xDarrenx also plays in his project xStreetJusticex, and the band Heartless. He has also been involved in the Ontario underground heavy scene since the mid-90's. Playing in a handful of bands throughout the decades all while advocating veganism and animal rights along the way.SUPPORT THE BAND HEREPOWERBOMB:https://powerbombhc.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

May 19, 202133 min

S1 Ep 11Bonez Poley-Comedian, and of Pisser

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This week I speak with the wonderful vocalist of Pisser, Bonez Poley. Who also happens to be a comedian, and a local activist as well. She's also well known for running a DIY venue. Check it out as we get into the headaches that come with throwing shows out of your own home once a month, the parallels between the life of a comic and of a musician, and the inside scoop of a Montreal venue that was talked about a few times throughout this season. All this and more!SUPPORT THE BAND HEREPiSSER:https://pisser.bandcamp.com/Like, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDLhttps://pisser.bandcamp.com/

May 12, 202147 min

S1 Ep 10Finlay Blake of Last Retch

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This week I speak with Finlay Blake, the gutteral voice behind the band Last Retch—a brand new death metal band from Niagara. Together we talk about long-boarding, the injuries that come with it, and wild house parties. All this and more on this week’s episode of BandecdotesSUPPORT THE BAND HERELAST RETCH:https://lastretch.bandcamp.com/album/last-retch-demoLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

May 5, 202131 min

S1 Ep 9New Music April/21

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This month on new music April here on Bandecdotes I take on 14 bands here from Ontario who put out some rad tunes . The tracklisting is below. Tune in and find yourself a new favourite band.My Evil Twin - MartyrOld Way - Doom For NowDignity - The Pity of a Failed ExistenceSafdie - Skinny KinnyBlock Parent - SUBARA Particle Apart - HollowCoe Hill - Deadweight (Featuring Hayden Trobee of Tigerwine)Die Alone - Play the RoleHarmonic Dissection - This Is My DesignPhantom Limb - Past Tense Paper TrailEvil Age - Head in a PressBoltergiest - Glory DazeLycanthro - CrucibleDwell in Horror - Reflection

Apr 30, 20211h 1m

S1 Ep 8Connor Scott of Underlier

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This week I sit down with Connor Scott of Underlier. He's the vocalist and one of the key writers behind the band and their music. Underlier is a deathcore band from London, Ontario. Connor tells us about how tough it can eating vegetarian on the road, Magic the Gathering, and how Underlier's title of being the "meme-est band in Ontario".SUPPORT THE BAND HEREUNDERLIER:https://underlier519.bandcamp.comLike, Subscribe, Follow, Rate, & ReviewIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Apr 28, 202150 min

S1 Ep 7Scott Middleton of Cancer Bats w/ Not Just a Phase Podcast Team

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On today's very special episode of Bandecdotes we're joined by our friends from Not Just a Phase Podcast. We tag teamed interviewed the one and only Scott Middleton from Cancer Bats! Listen as we take on some of Scott's wildest stories from being in a band including the time he met Mike Tyson!

Apr 21, 20211h 19m

S1 Ep 6Mitchell Ferguson of Trauma Model

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This week I sit down with the powerhouse behind Trauma Model, Mitch. He plays guitar and bass for the band, books and promotes, and did all the driving on our east coast tour together. Listen as we talk about cee-lo (the dice game not the artist), sleeping in the van, and working at a gourmet pizza place in the city he currently resides in, Kingston, Ontario.SUPPORT THE BAND HERETRAUMA MODEL:https://traumamodel.bandcamp.comIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Apr 14, 202130 min

S1 Ep 5Chris Chap of Eaten by Sharks, Blackheart, and PiMp

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This week I sit down with local legend Chris Chap. A local promoter out of Niagara and the guitarist of Eaten by Sharks. Chris has played in several bands over the last few decades including a fairly popular nu-metal band called PiMp. Listen as we talk about old bands, living the farm life, and getting naked in front of Bif Naked.SUPPORT THE BAND HEREEATEN BY SHARKS:https://eatenbysharks.bandcamp.comIf you're an active heavy band in Ontario that plays hardcore, screamo, metal, or punk and you don't see your band name on this playlist then shoot me an email over at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Apr 7, 202127 min

S1 Ep 4Tommy Wood of World's Grasp, RUST, and Reality Denied

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This week I sit down with Tommy Wood who is a writer, producer, content creator, and a multi-instrumentalist. He currently does vocals for the hardcore band RUST, he plays guitar in the beatdown band Reality Denied, and is also the sole man behind World's Grasp. Listen as we talk about weird venues, Pokemon, and sudden breakups on this week Bandecdotes.SUPPORT THE BANDS HEREWORLD’S GRASP:https://worldsgrasp.bandcamp.comRUST:https://rusthxc.bandcamp.comREALITY DENIED:https://realitydenied.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-realityIf you're in an active heavy band such as hardcore, screamo, metal or punk and don't see your name on this playlist, contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Mar 31, 202125 min

S1 Ep 3New Music March/21

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Once a month I'll be releasing an episode at the end of the month showcasing all the new music that's come out. This month I tackle 11 bands who put out some really cool tunes. The tracklisting is below. Tune in and find yourself a new favourite band.Jock - AchingBrand of Sacrifice - AnimalAgent Mulder - Mc Donalds, San Ysidro, 1984Cerbearus - CarnivoraRULES - Burning BridgesTrauma Lanes - Cocaine PromisesGrindmother - Forest (System of a Down Cover)Ischemic - ScabsCathartic Demise - For PowerNaevuis - B*TCHOlde - A New King

Mar 27, 202155 min

S1 Ep 2Brendan Sincovich of Trauma Lanes

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This week I sit down with Brendan Sincovich the vocalist of Trauma Lanes, a southern metalcore band based out of rural Milton, Ontario. Listen as we talk about their upcoming record Nosferatu dated to drop March 26th, 2021.SUPPORT THE BAND HERETRAUMA LANES:https://traumalanes.bandcamp.comIf you're in an active band from Ontario and play metal, hardcore, screamo, or punk and don't see your band on the playlist below contact me at [email protected] Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Mar 24, 202128 min

S1 Ep 1Nick Ginn of Schoolhouse Studios & Hellbent

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I sit down with Nick Ginn producer, mixer, recording engineer, and owner of Schoolhouse Studios located in Dundas, Ontario. He's also the drummer of our band Hellbent. Listen as we talk about wild stories from being on the road together.SUPPORT MY BANDS HERESINNER:https://sinnerculture.bandcamp.comHELLBENT:https://hellbentband.bandcamp.comOntario Underground Heavy Acts Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tru5tPU2TrFpoiJRKwyDL

Mar 17, 202132 min