The Heavy Desert Podcast

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Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Radium Haze

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Black Belt Jesus

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Ben Bellum of Grim Trophies

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Warlung

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Oogwei

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Jason Doome - Grand Rapids Doomfest III

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Desert Colossus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

2026 First Quarter Top 10

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Restless Spirit - Paul Aloisio & Jon Gusman

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Abrams - Zach Amster & Taylor Iversen

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

March New Release Recap

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Ben Wozniak - Drummer For Stone Nomads

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Cleen

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Oreyeon

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Choke - Jeromy Boullion, Luke Duke & Liam Hood

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Purple Lung

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Sea of Snakes - Jason Busiek & Jim McCloskey

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

The Crooked Skulls Return!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Wretched Kingdom

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Yeast Machine

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Bong Wizard

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

New Release February Recap

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Lord Velvet

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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!

Red Beard Wall - Aaron Wall

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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!

Sean Patrick Brooks - HUFR Fest

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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!

New Dawn Fades

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome George, Algar, Corey and Steve, all four members of the band New Dawn Fades. They have an awesome new album dropping on March 25th titled Lores that we talk about. Along with their influences, their background and I even debut a new track off the album that you’ll hear first on the show! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t want to miss it!

Braun Dabney - Crop/Legalize Lex

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Braun Dabney, bassist for the band Crop and the man behind the festival Legalize Lex. This year’s fest will be held in Lexington, Kentucky at Al’s Bar from April 17th-18th with a pre-party on April 16th. We dig into his musical influences and how he loves the anticipation of new music. We talk about his band Crop, Legalize Lex (plus a story about the first fest and a wedding be held across the street) and much more! I had a great time talking with Braun and hope you enjoy it as well! Please tune in and subscribe!

Capacopter

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jon Voogdt, drummer for the German Band Capacopter. Capacopter released their debut, self-titled album in January to rave reviews and a number 2 spot on the Doomcharts. We talk about the new album, the background of the band, some of the shows they’ve got coming up and much more! It was great chatting with Jon, so please check it out and subscribe!

Dust Giant

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mike Earles and Matt Henderson of the band Dust Giant, who just released their debut album, Static in the Blood in January, which landed at #13 on the January Doomcharts. We dig into their new album, their influences, their creative process (especially since they live across the country from each other) and much more, including another album coming out in May! I had a great chat with the guys, so please tune in and subscribe!

Temple of the Fuzz Witch - Noah Bruner

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Noah Bruner, lead singer and guitarist of the band Temple of the Fuzz Witch, who will be performing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV on May 2nd, in Houston, Texas at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Noah talks about his influences, what it was like starting out as a young band, the evolution of Temple of the Fuzz Witch, what the band has planned in the near future as far as new music goes, and much more! I had a great conversation with Noah, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Gateway to Gravitoyd w/Jon Cosky & Jude Sisk

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jon Cosky and Jude Sisk of the band Stone Nomads and the masterminds behind Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Jon recently reached out to The Heavy Desert Podcast and I was honored that he asked for it to be the official podcast for this year’s festival. So for this episode, the Gateway to Gravitoyd is officially opened as I talk to the guys all about the festival, from its inception, to its present, to what these guys have planned for the future. Oh, and we also talk some Stone Nomads as well, as they’ll be one of the bands playing at this year’s fest. I had a fantastic conversation with these guys, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

John Gist - Planet Desert Rock Weekend

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome the man behind Vegas Rock Revolution’s Planet Desert Rock Weekend, John Gist. John gives his thoughts on how this year’s festival went and also gives the dates for next year’s event. PLUS he drops the first eight bands slated to appear at next year’s festival! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you’re not gonna want to miss this episode!

Concerts With Chris - Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI Recap

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast we have a special edition of Concerts With Chris, as I welcome back concert correspondent Chris McGowan, along with special guest, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog, as we recap our experience of the four day event that was Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI, in Las Vegas, Nevada. We dive into all the bands that played, the community and some of our experiences from the festival. We had a great time reliving our experience in Las Vegas, and hope you enjoy our chat about it! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

German Stoner Rock Band - Stargo

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Nordin, Stefan and Karsten of the German band Stargo to the show. They have a new album, Violet Skies, dropping February 13th and it is a straight up, heavy-stoner rock banger! We dig into that, their influences, what they’ve got coming up, and I’ve got an exclusive track from the new album that you’ll hear first on the show! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

20 Watt Tombstone - Tom Jordan

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Tom Jordan, vocalist and guitarist of the band 20 Watt Tombstone. If you’re not familiar with 20 Watt Tombstone, they are a heavy rock two piece out of Wisconsin, that are absolutely awesome! Tom talks about his influences growing up, the backstory of the band from their extensive touring to the big differences in recording their two albums, and he also has a book coming out later this year about many of his stories from the road. In fact, he shares one of those stories that involves the remains of a human finger! I had a great conversation with Tom and you won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Vandhali

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Craig Harker, Stephen Rael, Jason Kleim and Marc Christoforidis of the Denver, Colorado band Vandhali to the show. They released a trio of EPs in 2025 that they call The Evil Trilogy, which included Born in Evil, After Evil and The Fall of Evil that were each well received on the Doomcharts when they came out. We dig into that, their influences, how they got started as a band, the Denver underground scene and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

Throttlerod - Matt Whitehead & Bo Leslie

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend concludes as I welcome Matt Whitehead and Bo Leslie of the band Throttlerod who will be performing at this years festival. Matt and Bo dig deep into their influences, the backstory of the band, the intense touring they did in the early days, from sleeping in the van to staying at Jean-Paul Gaster’s house of Clutch. I had a great chat with Matt & Bo and they shared so many fun stories, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Tune in and subscribe!

Midwest Doom Coalition Roundtable

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Adam Carl, Justin Potter and Will Hammond who each represent different chapters in the Midwest Doom Coalition. We had a roundtable talk about upcoming shows in each of the chapters they represent, some bands in the chapters that are looking to release some new music in the near future and some venues in their chapters that are easier for bands to interact with to make more of an easier process for booking gigs. It was a great and informative discussion for fans and bands alike. I hope to have more roundtables like this in the future to keep fans aware of all the stuff going on in the Midwest Doom Coalition. Tune in and subscribe!

Black Water Rising - Rob Traynor

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Rob Traynor, guitarist and vocalist for the band Black Water Rising, who will be performing at this years fest in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 29-February 1. Black Water Rising released their latest album, The Edge, in August of 2025 that landed at number nine on that months Doomcharts, and we talk all about that, Rob’s influences, the backstory of the band, Rob’s massive fuzz pedal collection and much more! You won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

The Heavy Undergound Through The Lens of Gen Z

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Joe Narducci of Verona Florrist and Kaleb Riser of Black Moon Cult back to the show to discuss the underground scene through the lens in Gen Z. It’s no secret that a big demographic in the heavy underground are Gen X and younger Boomers. Both Joe and Kaleb are 28 years old and I wanted to get a take on what the younger generation does to help promote their music and shows and what they feel needs to be done for this scene to thrive in the future. I had a great conversation with them both and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Tune in and subscribe!

Top 25 of 2025 With Mark Richard

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog as we finally wrap up 2025 with our countdown of our Top 25 favorite albums of the year! Along with a couple lists contributed from listeners, 2025 was not lacking in great music from the heavy underground! Make sure to tune in to see if any of your favorites made the list, or if we missed any!

Sod The Earth - John Flynn

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome John Flynn the man behind the solo project called Sod The Earth. John recently released his debut album Enter The Den in November of 2025 and a brand new EP titled Hardly Working Man on January 16. Both are heavy-sludgy/doom releases that everyone needs to check out. He talks about his influences, where some of the ideas for his songs came from, his journey of searching for some bandmates to play some of these songs live and much more! I had a lot of fun talking with John, make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Quintana - Dusty Donley

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Dusty Donley, guitarist for Mississippi Bones and the musician and vocalist of his solo project Quintana. Quintana has released three albums in the last year and a half, including the latest album, Hums & Coils, that came out in October in 2025. We talk about his influences growing up in rural Ohio including hanging out with buddies watching Headbangers Ball to checking out Columbia House in the TV Guide. He talks about his journey of learning how to play guitar and singing, from playing guitar with Mississippi Bones to his solo project Quintana. I had a great chat with Dusty and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Tune in and subscribe!

Dirty Streets - Justin Toland

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Justin Toland, vocalist, guitarist and founder of Dirty Streets, who will be performing at this years event. Justin talks about how he snuck in to a studio with his first band at 14 years old with the janitor of the studio to record his first material, how he and their bassist Thomas Storz found their drummer Andrew Denham, who was 17 years old at the time, what Dirty Streets has coming up on the horizon and much more! It was a great conversation make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ditch

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Douwe de Wilde and Eric Hazebroek of the band Ditch to the show. They released their second full length album, The Traveler, in February of 2025. And it is one of my favorite releases from the year! We talk about their influences, how they came together, their plans for the future and much more! If you haven’t heard The Traveler yet, get it in your ears, then check my interview with the fellas!

Remaining Daze

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Cliff Stevens and Martin Aneyba of the Bolivian band Remaining Daze. They recently released their debut, self titled release on November 7 of 2025 and it is a great debut! We talk about Cliff’s move from Pennsylvania all the way to Bolivia, how the band formed, their big plans for the coming year and much more! If you haven’t heard their album check it out, then check out my interview with the guys!

2025 4th Quarter Top 10 w/Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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 releases of the fourth quarter of 2025. We always have a great time sharing some of our favorite albums of the previous three month along with some honorable mentions. We even have a handful of listener lists to share as well. If you’re looking for some great new music to listen to, look no further and check it out!

December New Release Recap

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the releases from the month of December. I rundown releases in order of the date released with a little preview from each release from bands that include Palm Desert, Sun Empress, Slowbot, Bygone, Sydona and many more! It’s the final episode of the year, so enjoy some of these releases that dropped during the last month! Tune in and subscribe!

Phantom Hound - Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast the Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Jake Navarra, founding member, guitarist and vocalist of the band Phantom Hound, who will be performing at the upcoming event. We talk about his influences, the backstory of the band, what it was like releasing their debut album at the beginning of the pandemic, what the plans are for the band leading up to Planet Desert Rock Weekend and beyond, and much more. I had a great chat with Jake, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Paralyzed - Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast the Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Florian Thiele, drummer for the German band Paralyzed, who will be performing at the upcoming event. We talk about his influences, how he met lead singer and guitarist Michael Binder to eventually form the band, the excitement about coming out to the U.S. for the first time and much more. I had a great conversation, make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Special Christmas Episode

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I have a special Christmas episode. I asked previous guests if they had a special Christmas memory that was music related. Whether they got that album they always wanted, that record player, an instrument, concert tickets or if they have a special music related tradition. Some of the contributors include Wayne Ruddell of Fuzz Evil, Trip Shumake and Eric Garcia of The Heavy Eyes, Ryan Garney of High Desert Queen, Colin Peterson & John Piotrowski of Shadow of Jupiter, and many more! It’s a festive episode, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Gran Moreno - Ricardo & Christian Rodriguez

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome brothers Ricardo and Christian Rodriguez of the rock duo Gran Moreno. Playing music since they were little, Ricardo and Christian have now played festivals such as Levitation Austin and Ripplefest Texas and are set to release their debut album, El Sol, on January 17th of 2026. These guys are only moving up and I had the pleasure of chatting with them and hope you enjoy it as well! Tune in and subscribe!

Shadow of Jupiter - Colin Peterson & John Piotrowski

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome guitarist Colin Peterson and vocalist John Piotrowski of the band Shadow of Jupiter to the show. Shadow of Jupiter has been very active since their debut album Porta Coeli came out in 2023, including playing Ripplefest Texas, Rhüne Mountain Fest, Grand Rapids Doomfest and many other gigs. They’re slated to play next year’s inaugural HUFR-Fest in Denver, Colorado and are eager to release their follow up album early summer of 2026. What started out as fun project for something for their kids to remember them by, has blossomed into something that’s become big in the heavy underground! I had a great chat with the guys and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Tune in & subscribe!

Mojave Experience Festival - Patrick Brink

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show, lead singer and guitarist of the band Volume and the creator of next year’s inaugural Mojave Experience Festival, Patrick Brink. Patrick talks all about the unique festival he is putting on next year on March 20th & 21st. Some of the bands scheduled to perform include Earthless, Dead Meadow, John Garcia, Yawning Man, Nick Oliveri’s Death Acoustic, Howling Giant, Borracho and many more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Malkasian

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sean Malkasian, lead singer, guitarist and founder of the band Malkasian to the show. They recently released their new album, Heavy Blues on October 22nd and it’s amazing! We chat about that, some of his influences, his path to the band that he has now and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

November New Album Recap

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the new releases from November that I listened to. Not a countdown, but more of a rundown from the release date at the beginning of the month to the end, with a little taste from each album. I cover new releases from Burning Sister, Beastwars, Bogwife, Astralplane, Acidsitter, Stone Nomads, Winds of Neptune and many more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

The Lunar Effect

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Josh Neuwford and Brett Halsey of the band The Lunar Effect, who recently released their latest album, Fortune’s Always Hiding, on October 24 that is amazing! We talk all about it, their influences, the backstory of the band and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Call of the Beast Radio - Drew Dupuis

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Drew Dupuis, host of The Call of the Beast Radio Hour on The Rage Online. Drew’s hour long program plays music straight from the heavy underground and we talk all about it! We talk about some of the bands that got him into the genre, some of his favorite albums from this year and much more! For a show only in its infancy (about 5 months) Drew has big plans to help spread the word of this amazing scene! Tune in & subscribe!

Concerts With Chris - Chris McGowan

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast the show welcomes back our concert correspondent Chris McGowan for another Concerts With Chris Episode. We talk about a lot of the shows Chris has been to in the last few months, including Ripplefest, Castle Rat, Pink Fuzz, The Sword, Wolfdozer, Black Sunrise, Bonehawk, Kal-El and many more! We also talk about what he’s looking forward to in the upcoming months. He also talks about how to help out the scene and some of the local venues. Tune in and subscribe!

The Heavy Eyes

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Tripp Shumake and Eric Garcia of The Heavy Eyes, who will be performing at next year’s fest. Tripp and Eric talk about their influences, the scene in Memphis, their upcoming European tour in 2026, and possibly a new album coming up next year as well! We dig into a lot and you won’t want to miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Winds of Neptune

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Ross Westerbur, Kevin Roberts and Mike Alonso of the band Winds of Neptune. Winds of Neptune dropped its debut self-titled album on November 21st and it is flat out amazing! We dig into their influences, their history in the music industry before they formed Winds of Neptune, their backstory of jamming in Kevin’s basement doing covers to where they are now with the release of their new album, and Ross even drops some sage wisdom for those that wanna take the next big step if they’re in a band. We cover all kinds stuff and you won’t want to miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Westing (Formerly Slow Season)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path to Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Daniel Rice and Cody Tarbell of the band Westing (formerly known as Slow Season), who will be playing at next year’s fest. Daniel and Cody talk about their influences, the backstory of the band, some of the side projects they’ve been involved with, their plans for the future and much more! Make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Verona Florrist

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Joe Narducci guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the Toronto based band Verona Florrist to the show. These guys just released their self titled, debut album on October 1st, and it is amazing! Joe talks about starting this new band after being with another band for several years, about the creative process, and he has a pretty funny story about coming across the Canadian/American border in which he was told to BRING some “substances” with him next time. At only 27 years old, Joe brings a much welcomed youthfulness to the scene! We covered so much and I had a great time chatting with him and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Midwest Doom Coalition - Shane Murray

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Shane Murray, co-founder of the Midwest Doom Coalition (MDC). The MDC was the brainchild of Shane and Lance Kük Collier to bring together bands in the heavy underground to make it easier for them to get out there to play shows and help promote their music. Shane talks about his influences, his stories of seeing shows at The Outhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, the history of the MDC, what he envisions for the future and much more. Including some of the performers for next year’s MDC Festival! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Supercollider

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Rolf Hansen, Jens Krebbenhøft, and Kaspar Madsen of the Danish stoner rock band Supercollider. Their debut EP, Soundwaves, was nine years in the making and was #12 on the September Doomcharts. We delve into that, their influences and what’s on the horizon for this great band, including some possible new music. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Igor Sydorenko - Stoned Jesus

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Igor Sydorenko of the band Stoned Jesus to the show. Stoned Jesus released its latest album, Songs to Sun, on September 19th and it placed #4 on the September Doomcharts. We talk all about that, playing in Australia and Mexico for the first time, and he also gives us his personal Top 5 albums among so much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Joey Troupe, James May & JJ Young - M.E.L.T.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Joey Troupe, James May & JJ Young of the band M.E.L.T. They released their latest album, Innervate/Obliterate, on October 3rd, that placed #17 on the October Doomcharts. We talk all about that, their influences, their record shop finds on a recent trip to a local record shop, and much more. A great bunch of guys out of Pittsburgh who were a lot of fun to talk to! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Todd Severin of Ripple Music

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Todd Severin, head and founder of Ripple Music. Ripple is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and will be having a big celebration on December 5th & 6th in San Francisco that we talk about. Todd also gives us the history of Ripple music, and lots of great stories that involve Tony Reed, Mothership and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

New Album October Recap

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the many great releases that came out during the month of October. New albums from the bands M.E.L.T., Beach Cruiser, Soul Blind, Malkasian, Bone Church, and many more! It was another outstanding month for new music in the heavy underground and I give you a little taste from each album! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Jon Cosky & Jude Sisk - Stone Nomads

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jon Cosky and Jude Sisk of the band Stone Nomads to the show. They have a new album dropping on November 21st, via Ripple Music titled Empires of Stone. We dig into that, their influences, the story of how their current drummer, Ben Wozniak (The Blizzard of Woz) joined the band and much, much more! Plus, after the interview, I premiere a new track off the upcoming album! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Sheafer McOmber - Redwood

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sheafer McOmber, the man behind the band Redwood. Redwood is a one man project of Sheafer that released its latest album Cloud Colony on October 24. We talk about how he goes about the creative and recording process for his albums, his influences, we talk a little bit about his other project Deer Lord, and much more. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Mordbear

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Tyler Balthazar, Nico Martinez and Erik Larson of the band Mordbear, out of Portland, Oregon. They released an awesome EP earlier this year in June that we talk about. Along with their influences, how they got together, what their plans are for 2026 and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

Rob Leishman Returns - Owner of Bully’s Studio

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show Rob Leishman, owner of the venue/studio Bully’s in New West, British Columbia. It has been quite an eventful several months since I last talked with Rob, with him having to make some tough decisions about whether to keep the venue opened, to a minor disaster, to him celebrating his 50th birthday with a big celebration and much more. He also gives us a band that we should be listening to, that I’ll feature in the artist spotlight. So make sure to tune in & subscribe!

The Crooked Skulls

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Pete Koretzky, Chuck Snyder and Dave Van Auken of the heavy stoner rock band The Crooked Skulls to the show. They released their debut EP Hivemind in December of 2024 and earlier this year, they released a single, Iron Smile, that featured Bob Blach of Fu Manchu. We talk about that, their influences, how they started out in a basement, to playing with some of their favorite bands and much more! They also have their debut full length coming out in March of 2026, and you’ll be the first to hear a brand new song from the album! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Roderick Pink - Red Beard Wall

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Roderick Pink, drummer of the band Red Beard Wall. Roderick has been involved in the scene in Texas for years, even before Red Beard Wall, and we talk all about that and his influences that include Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, and… Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem! He also has a big 50th birthday bash coming up on November 15, that will be helping out a cause close to his heart, BeLoved Asheville. We even touch on the Midwest Doom Coalition. We cover a lot, so make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Justin Potter - Sons of Gulliver

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Justin Potter, lead singer and bassist for the band Sons Of Gulliver. Sons Of Gulliver released their self-titled debut EP in May of 2024 and are looking to release their first full length in 2026. We talk about that, Justin’s influences, how he met his drummer through a Craigslist ad, and much more! Tune in & subscribe!

Dan Sefcik - Bone Church

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend continues as I welcome Dan Sefcik of the band Bone Church, who will be playing at this coming year’s festival. Bone Church also has a new album, Deliverance, coming out on October 24 via Ripple Music, and it is gonna be on A LOT of year end lists. We talk all about that and more, plus I will play a new song off the album that you’ll hear first on the show! So make sure to tune in & subscribe!

John Gist - Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Path To Planet Desert Rock Weekend begins with the man behind the festival, John Gist. John will be putting on his sixth Planet Desert Rock event from January 29-February 1 of next year and we dig deep in to it. We chat about how it originally came to be, the bands playing next year, where to find tickets and much more! Make sure to subscribe and tune in!

Ade Huggins - Dunes

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Ade Huggins of the band Dunes out of the UK. Their latest release, Land of the Blind came out in January, via Ripple Music, and landed at number one on the January Doomcharts. It is an awesome album and we talk all about that, the backstory of the band, what they have coming up as far as shows and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Third Quarter Top 10 w/Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Musc Blog

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog joins me as we countdown our Top 10 favorite albums from the third quarter of this year. It’s been another deep quarter of releases in the heavy underground, and we cover a lot, especially with the help of a handful of listeners who helped by contributing their Top 10 lists as well! There’s no shortage of great rock music out there, so make sure to tune in and subscribe to see if we name any you’ve been listening to or if we missed any!

September New Release Recap

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the new music I listened to during the month of September. From Black Moon Cult and Insomniac to Cosmic Reaper and Stone Machine Electric and many more, I just scratch the surface of what was an amazing month of releases September had to offer! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Buick Audra & Jerry Roe - Friendship Commanders

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Buick Audra and Jerry Roe of the band Friendship Commanders. Their latest album, Bear, is dropping October 10, via Magnetic Eye Records. We dig into that, their influences, their massive U.S. tour and much more! So make sure to check it out and subscribe!

Jason Doome - Grand Rapids Doomfest

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jason Doome to the show. He is the organizer of the Grand Rapids Doomfest, that will be having its second annual event on Saturday, October 11 at the Pyramid Scheme Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We dig into the origins of the fest, what’s going on this year and his plans for the future. Jason is psyched about this year’s fest and wants you to come! So make sure to tune in to hear all about it and who’s playing!

Black Charger

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Stephen, Christian and Uli of the band Black Charger, who will be releasing their debut album, Small Town on October 31st. We talk all about that, their influences, some of their upcoming shows and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Howling Giant

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I talk with Zach, Sebastian and Adrian of Howling Giant, who will be releasing their new album, Crucible & Ruin on October 31 via Magnetic Eye Records. We dive into the album, the bands backstory, their influences, and they even give some great advice for any young and up & coming bands out there! So make sure to check it out and subscribe!

SoCal Heavy Jam - Jason Busiek, Kip Page & Nacho Maldonado

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I talk with Jason Busiek, Kip Page and Nacho Maldonado, organizers of the SoCal Heavy Jam, that is taking place on October 18, 2025, in San Diego at Winston’s OB. We dive into the history of the event, as this will be the fourth year doing this show for the guys. We talk about who’s performing, where you can get tickets, things to do around the area, plus much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ripplefest 2025 - Talking With Fans & My Personal Recap

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I talk with fans at Ripplefest 2025 on Day Four of the festival to get their reactions to the weekends event. I also give my recap to what was an amazing event. Tune in and subscribe!

Good Spirits

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Brandon, Luke and Derek of the band Good Spirits out of Shreveport, Louisiana. They dropped their new album The Greenseer on August 1st and is a great dose of some psych/stoner rock. We talk about their latest album, their influences, some of the bands they’re digging right now and much more. Tune in and subscribe!

Wayne, Joey & Preston of Fuzz Evil

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show Wayne, Joey and Preston of Fuzz Evil. They have been quite busy the past several months, releasing a new album, going on tour and contributing the upcoming Kyuss tribute album. We talk about all that, and even dig into some horror movie talk. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ryan Garney of High Desert Queen - Road To Ripplefest Texas

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road to Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome Ryan Garney, lead singer of High Desert Queen, to the show. We dig into the background of the band, their recent European tour, who has the best beer the U.S. or Europe and much more! It’s the last Road To Ripplefest episode before the event, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Insomniac - Road To Ripplefest Texas

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road to Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome Van Bassman, lead singer and guitarist for the band Insomniac, who will be performing at this year’s fest. We chat about the backstory of the band, the tragic loss of their band mate Mike Morris, their debut album, Om Moksha Ritam, that came out on September 5 via Blues Funeral Recordings, and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Shun - Road To Ripplefest Texas

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road to Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome Matt, Jeff and Bo of the band Shun who will be performing at this year’s event. We chat about their influences, their latest album Dismantle that came out in July of 2024 and was a smash hit, their search for a new drummer and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

Valley of the Sun - Road To Ripplefest Texas

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome Ryan, Chris and Johnny of the band Valley of the Sun to the show. They will be performing at this year’s fest and they took the time out of their busy schedule to chat with the show. We talked about their influences, their recent European tour, their latest album Quintessence and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Up & Coming Band: Ever Age

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome a young and up & coming band from Canada, Ever Age, to the show. Aiden, Neil & Eli released their self-titled debut in August and we talk all about that, their influences, playing live and more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Blue Heron

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mike Chavez, Ricardo Sanchez and Steve Schmidlapp, three-quarters of the band Blue Heron, to the show. We cover all sorts of stuff from their influences, to an upcoming European tour, to a new release coming out in October, their involvement in the upcoming Nine Inch Nails Redux album and much more! They will be very busy in the upcoming month and we cover it all and more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Jadd Shickler of Blues Funeral Recordings & Magnetic Eye Records

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jadd Shickler, Label Director for Blues Funeral Recordings and Magnetic Eye Records. He talks about how he started out in the business from sifting through records at the local college radio station to where he is now, as both the lead singer of Blue Heron and his involvement with the labels. He also talks about how signing bands to a label has evolved so much over the years and he also previews a slate of upcoming projects for both labels. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Peder Bergstrand of Lowrider

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Peder Bergstrand from the legendary band Lowrider. They will be releasing the 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of their debut album, Ode To Io, on September 19th, and we talk about that, his influences, and how he’s been chasing that “Bonham kick” his whole life! Tune in and subscribe!

New Album August Recap

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the releases from the month of August in the heavy underground. Some of the artists included are Red Mess, Ever Age, Borracho, Black Sunrise, Mezzoa and many more! So if you’re looking to find some new rock, look no further, I’ll give you a little taste of each of the new releases for you to enjoy! Tune in and subscribe!

Concerts With Chris Summer Edition

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show our concert correspondent Chris McGowan to chat about all the latest shows he’s been to this past summer and some of the ones he has lined up for the fall. We also talk about a special benefit concert being held at Reggie’s in Chicago on September 5th, for Jay Scott, host of The Hook Rocks Podcast. So make sure to tune in and subscribe to hear all the details!

Fusskalt

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Janus & Nick of the band Fusskalt whose amazing album Faceless Man came out in June and landed at number 8 on the June Doomcharts! They talk about their influences, Nick’s funny story about how he learned to play guitar, how Janus & Nick met at their kids kindergarten class, and much more!

Pablo & Tarro of Demons My Friends

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast Pablo and Tarro of Demons My Friends joined me to talk about how they came together as a band, the way their first album came about, and Ripplefest Mexico, which they will be hosting later this year and is the first one in Mexico. It was a great conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Supernaughty

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I had all four members of the band Supernaughty come on the show who have a new album, Apocalypso, coming out August 22nd, via Ripple Music. We talk about that, their influences and much more! Plus, I’ll debut a new track off the album! So make sure to tune in and check it out!

Fostermother

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast Travis, Stephen & Ronny of Fostermother get on The Road To Ripplefest Texas. They discuss their influences, some of the bands in the scene they’re listening to today, their experience from past Ripplefests and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

The Heavy Desert News Report

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I cover some of the latest news to come out of the heavy underground from bands in the studio, new albums coming out, and tour announcements. Some of the artists included are Thunderhorse, Gozu, Insomniac, Howling Giant, Valley of the Sun, Fuzz Evil, Restless Spirit, High Desert Queen and many more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Kaleb Riser of Black Moon Cult

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast Kaleb Riser of the band Black Moon Cult joins the show. He talks about his influences, the debut album Ophidian Future: The Children of Yig, which comes out September 4th via Black Doomba Records, and how his luck of getting a High Times magazine instead of a Playboy may have changed the course of his life forever! Tune in and subscribe!

Corey Tossas & Neal Brewer of Dërro

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast Corey Tossas & Neal Brewer of the stoner rock band Dërro join the show to talk about their debut EP, Halcyon, that came out on August 1st. We dive into their influences, some of their musical guilty pleasures, the creative process and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

A Recap Of Some Releases From July

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

It was another great month of releases in the heavy underground and on today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I go through some of my favorites from the month of July. New releases from Sheev, Caduta Massi, Margarita Witch Cult, I Am Low and more! If you’re looking for some new HEAVY rock to get into, this is the episode to get started! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Tony Reed Hops On The Road To Ripplefest Texas

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome probably the busiest man in the scene, and whose band, Mos Generator, will be performing at this years festival, Tony Reed. I had a great conversation with Tony from his influences, to being around the Seattle grunge scene as it was first taking shape, to his recent tour with Pentagram and so much more! Tony was very generous with his time and covered all sorts of topics. Don’t miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Ben Foerg & Josh Loney Of The Absurd - Road to Ripplefest Texas

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome Ben Foerg and Josh Loney of The Absurd who will be performing at this year’s festival. They talk about how they first met (while tripping on acid), the creative process, how one of Josh’s pedals melted at a previous Ripplefest, Miley Cyrus’ Party In The USA and much, much more! It was such a fun conversation, you won’t wanna miss it!

Lucas Klepa & Douglas Labigalini of Red Mess

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast Lucas Kelpa and Douglas Labigalini of the band Red Mess join the show. We talk about their influences, creative process, why they moved from their lifetime home in Brazil to Germany, and their amazing new album Hi Tech Starvation that comes out August 1st. I debut an exclusive track from the album that you’ll only hear on the podcast. Tune in and subscribe!

Three Metal Dudes, Trying Not To Play Metal: The Phantom Eye

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Larry Hundertmark, Pete Ross and Rob McKinney of the band The Phantom Eye to the show. A trio out of Brooklyn, New York, they bring a unique sound to the heavy underground. We talk about their influences, how the band came together, about their latest EP, Cymatic Waves, and about their unique live performances and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

JJ Koczan of The Obelisk

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome JJ Koczan, the man behind the premier website of the heavy underground, The Obelisk. He talks about what he did before starting The Obelisk, his recent trip to Freak Valley Festival, some of his favorite memories from shows and much more! And the Artist Spotlight returns after missing a couple episodes with the band Velvet Grave. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ripplefest Texas: A Fan’s Experience

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues as I welcome my friend of 35 years to the show. Ryan Weaver and I share our experience from last years amazing event, from where we stayed, the venues, some of the performances and share some stories of some of the great people we met while we were there. If you’re on the fence about going and haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you may wanna pull the trigger after listening to this episode! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Second Quarter Top 10 With Mark Richard of Jam Yeti Music Blog

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog as we countdown our Top 10 albums of the second quarter of 2025! It was another amazing three months of music so tune in to hear what we thought was the cream of the crop! We also read off a few listener top 10s, give a few honorable mentions and tell you what we’re looking forward to hearing this upcoming quarter. Subscribe and tune in, you won’t want to miss it!

Otu & Riku of Kaiser

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Otu & Riku of the band Kaiser. They released their second full length album 2nd Sound earlier this year and it ROCKS!! We talk about that, some of their influences, an adventure (or should I say misadventure) at Planet Desert Rock Weekend in 2019, and much more!! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Kyle Juett of Mothership On The Road To Ripplefest Texas

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues to run through The Heavy Desert Podcast as I welcome Kyle Juett of the band Mothership! Kyle talks about his influences, the evolution of the band, playing with his brother, shares some stories from the road and much more! Take a trip on the Ship, you won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

Jason Busiek & Ben McDowell of Desert Suns

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues to run through The Heavy Desert Podcast as I welcome Jason Busiek & Ben McDowell of the band Desert Suns who will be performing at this year’s festival. We talk about their influences, their latest album Edge of the Sky that was number one on the December 2024 Doomcharts and much more. So be sure to tune in and subscribe!

Organic Destruction From Germany

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Ben, Marius & Patrick of Organic Destruction out of Hachenburg, Germany. They have a new heavy album coming out on June 27, titled Prophets of Cthulhu that is awesome! We talk about that and a lot more. Plus, I have an exclusive track from the album that you’ll only hear on The Heavy Desert Podcast until the new album drops! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

Patrick Brink of Volume Hops On The Road To Ripplefest Texas

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode The Road to Ripplefest Texas continues to run through The Heavy Desert Podcast as I welcome Patrick Brink, founder, vocalist and guitarist of the band Volume who will be performing at this years festival. Patrick talks about his punk roots, growing up in the desert, going out on tour with Volume and much more. Make sure to tune in subscribe!

Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome lead singer and guitarist of the band Restless Spirit, Paul Aloisio, to the show. They recently contributed to Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones (Redux) via Magnetic Eye Records that came out on June 6th. We talk about that, his influences, their upcoming tour with Temple of the Fuzz Witch and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

The Band Karma Vulture Hits The Road To Ripplefest Texas

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues with our guests Connor Spellman, Will Hammonds and Ben Foerg of the band Karma Vulture, who will be performing at this years festival. We get into their influences, how they came together, some new material and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Tom Corino Of The Band Kind Continues Our Road To Ripplefest Texas

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues with our guest Tom Corino, bassist of the band Kind who will be performing at this year’s festival. He talks about his influences, the bands evolution, his previous experiences at Ripplefest and much more. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Todd Severin of Ripple Music & John Gist of Vegas Rock Revolution Talk Where’s The Money In The Scene

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back Todd Severin of Ripple Music and John Gist of Vegas Rock Revolution. We had a great talk about where is the money in this scene. How can labels, festival organizers and bands make a living in this scene, and not just do it as a lobor of love. It was a great conversation and very insightful! Tune in and subscribe!

Komatsu Joins The Heavy Desert Podcast

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mo Truijens, Martijn Mansvelders, and Jos Roosen of the band Komatsu. They released a new album in April titled A Breakfast For Champions that will no doubt be on a lot of year end lists. We talk about that and a lot more on today’s episode!

Rob Leishman - Owner Of Studio/Venue Bully’s Studios

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Rob Leishman, owner of Bully’s Studios, a studio/venue in New West British Columbia. He talks about the storied history of his venue, the state of the underground scene and tips for bands for getting gigs, not just at his venue, but any venue. It was a great conversation, so please tune in and subscribe!

Swedish Desert Rock Band Caboose

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Dante Lindström and Oskar Bergman of the young and up and coming band Caboose out of Sweden. They released their debut album Left For Dust in March, and we talk about that and more on today’s episode.

Concerts With Chris on The Heavy Desert Podcast

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, returning guest and concert correspondent Chris McGowan joins the show for another Concerts With Chris segment! He talks about all the latest heavy underground shows he’s been to, and what the crowds are like and some of the merch he’s buying. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Ryan Garney of High Desert Queen Talks Gigging w/Garney

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode, The Heavy Desert Podcast welcomes back Ryan Garney to talk about his latest endeavor Gigging With Garney. And today’s Artist Spotlight belongs to a band that I found when I first started searching for new music years ago, The Brought Low. Tune in and subscribe!

Adam Carl of Black Sunrise

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, I rattle off a few releases coming up for May that you’ll wanna keep an eye out for. I’m also joined by Adam Carl, bassist of the band Black Sunrise, a heavy blues/psych rock band out of Indiana. He talks about a new album coming out soon with his band and some shows they’ll be playing, and his involvement with the Midwest Doom Coaliton. It was a great conversation make sure to tune in!

Road to Ripplefest Texas with Stephen Bishop of Thunder Horse

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:30:00 +0000

The Road to Ripplefest Texas runs through The Heavy Desert Podcast and on today’s episode, I welcome Ripplefest alum and one of this year’s performers, Stephen Bishop of the band Thunder Horse. He’s talks about Thunder Horse’s upcoming tour in Japan, getting back in the studio, and everything Ripplefest!

Zach Amster of Abrams

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:31:31 +0000

On today’s episode, Zach Amster of the band Abrams joins The Heavy Desert Podcast, and talks about their latest album Blue City that has been out for almost a year now, upcoming tour dates, and getting back in the studio later this year!

Fuzz Evil

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode, the band Fuzz Evil joins The Heavy Desert Podcast to talk about their influences, their new album Smear Merchants that came out on March 21 via Desert Records, and their upcoming west coast tour, among other things! Make sure to tune in, you won’t wanna miss when each member sits on The Heavy Desert Hot Seat!

The Band TIER from Germany

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000

The heavy, stoner-blues band TIER joins me on today’s episode to talk about their upcoming new album, Backwood Blues, coming out on May 16th. Plus, you’ll hear and EXCLUSIVE track coming off of the that album!

The State of The Stoner Rock Scene w/Todd Severin & John Gist

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On this special episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, I talk with Todd Severin, CEO of Ripple Music, and John Gist, creator of Vegas Rock Revolution. Todd & John get deep into the underground as we discuss the state of the stoner rock scene.

Benjamin Berdous of Slomosa

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, Benjamin Berdous, lead singer and guitarist of Slomosa, joins me for a chat about his influences, their recent U.S. tour with Helmet, and possibly working on some new material while they take a little break from the road.

First Quarter Top 10 With Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Mark and I give our Top 10 lists of what was a DEEP first quarter in the heavy rock genre. Tune in to hear what got our attention from January to March of 2025!!

February Faves & Guest The Band 10 Slip

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode I share a few albums that released in February 2025 that I enjoyed and have a conversation with the band 10 Slip from Nova Scotia and talk about their debut self titled album that dropped in February.

Road To Ripplefest Texas With The Band Lake Lake

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode, The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues with an interview with one of the bands performing. From Youngstown, Ohio, the band Lake Lake joins me to talk about their sound, recording process and playing live.

On Location With Year Of The Cobra

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The Heavy Desert Podcast goes on location for Year of the Cobra’s album release show for their recently released self titled album.

Road To Ripplefest Texas with Ryan Garney

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode I talk with the lead singer of High Desert Queen and the promoter of Lick Of My Spoon Productions that puts on Ripplefest Texas, Ryan Garney.

Concerts With Chris With Chris McGowan

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:53:58 +0000

In this episode I feature Shadow of Jupiter on my Artist Spotlight, and also talk with avid concert goer Chris McGowan about some recent shows he’s been to.

The Heavy Desert Podcast

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:08 +0000

In this episode, I introduce myself and let you know a little bit about what I set out to accomplish with this podcast. I also give out a few artist recommendations, album recommendations, and other people to follow in the scene.