Bad Roads Podcast

Bad Roads: Metal Immortal (021)

April 20, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

For episode #21 of Bad Roads I am joined by Deb Levine, curator of Metal Immortal Fest, and lead singer for the band, Lady Beast. Metal Immortal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MetalImmortalFestival/ Metal Immortal Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16005C311FFD32F6 Metal Immortal Pre Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metal-immortal-2-pre-fest-show-eviction-reunion-tickets-228269840237 Music in this episode: Deceased-The Premonition https://the-true-deceased.b...

Bad Roads: Join the (Lifting Dead) Army with Zak from Death Comes Lifting (020)

August 18, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

My guest for episode 20 of Bad Roads is Zak from Death Comes Lifting. https://deathcomeslifting.com/ Misfits-Death Comes Ripping from the album Earth A.D. Trvss-Malaria from the album New Distances https://trvss.bandcamp.com/ Abysme-Shadows Locked in Stone from the album Acrid Life https://abysme.bandcamp.com/ All music beds on this episode of Bad Roads are from the album Solitude by the band Cloudkicker. https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/music Support the show

Bad Roads: True North with Paramananda Das (019)

July 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

My guest for episode 19 of Bad Roads is Paramananda Das aka John Porcell. Paramananda has played with the bands Youth of Today, Project X, Shelter, Judge, and more. He is also a celebrated yoga instructor doing classes and workshops throughout the country. Here's an Instagram link for Paramananda: https://www.instagram.com/thehardcoreyogi/ Upper Hand-Override https://upperhand2.bandcamp.com/album/iron-city-hardcore-1988-1989 Shelter-When 20 Summers Pass https://endhitsrecords.bandcamp.co...

Bad Roads: Heard It On The X (018)

July 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

My guest for Bad Roads: Heard It On The X (019) is Abby Krizner. Abby is the renowned host of the morning show on Pittsburgh modern rock radio station, 105.9 The X. She also currently plays guitar in the band, Tiny Wars. Previously, Abby played in the bands Necrophagia, Fistfight in the Parking Lot, and The Motorpsychos. Listen in for a fun conversation about Abby's work and contributions over the last 20 years. Bat Fangs-Turn It Up https://batfangs.bandcamp.com/releases The Wildhearts-2...

Bad Roads: I and I Survive (017)

June 10, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Be sure to support Heath Rave's creative work: https://lotus-thrones.bandcamp.com/ https://www.sevenswordstattoocompany.com/heath-rave.html Cloud Rat-Screen Door from the various artists compilation Shut It Down: A Benefit for the Movement of Black Lives https://shutitdowncomp.bandcamp.com/album/shut-it-down-benefit-for-the-movement-for-black-lives Bad Brains-Rock For Light from the album Rock For Light https://orgmusic.com/pages/bad-brains-records Lotus Thrones-I and I Survive (Bad Brain...

Bad Roads: Journey Into Mystery (016)

May 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

For episode #16 of Bad Roads I am joined by Pittsburgh artist Ted Williams. Ted currently works in various facets of the film industry. In addition to his work in films and television, Ted has a long history in the Pittsburgh music world having played in the bands Dream Death, Eviction, and Pilsner. Intro Music Bed: Chuck Berry-Blues for Hawaiians Karma to Burn-One RIP Will Mecum Trouble-The Tempter Live Bootleg 1983 Dream Death-Back From the Dead From the album Journey Into Mystery ht...

Bad Roads: The Pain Has a Purpose (015)

May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

On episode #15 of Bad Roads I talk with Brian and Indigo from the Pittsburgh based band Some Faith. Intro bed: Budos Band-Long in the Tooth Some Faith-The Pain Has a Purpose https://somefaith666.bandcamp.com/ Soft Kill-Matty Rue https://anopendoor.bandcamp.com/ Youth Code-Burner https://youthcode.bandcamp.com/ Riki-Strohman https://riki.bandcamp.com/music All music beds in this episode by Trial of the Bow. Support the show

Bad Roads: Into the Hinterlands (014)

April 28, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

On Bad Roads: Into the Hinterlands (014) I am joined by Josh and Jordan from Pittsburgh rockers, Jakethehawk. Join us as we discuss their fantastic new album, Hinterlands, and a bunch of other fun topics. Be sure to pick up a copy of Hinterlands! Opening Bed Music: The Outlaw Blues Band-Deep Gully Jakethehawk-Counting https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/hinterlands Willie Nelson-Whiskey River (excerpt) Frankie Yankovic-Pittsburgh Polka (excerpt) Submachine-Bull in a China Shop htt...

Bad Roads: Curses (013)

January 23, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

For episode #13 of Bad Roads we are joined by Pittsburgh artist, Bonnie Ramone. Here are links for Bonnie’s many artistic endeavors: https://www.ravenwoodcollective.com/artists https://bonnieandthemeremortals.com/index.html https://pittsburghcreativecollective.com/ Music in episode #13: Some Faith-The Pain Has a Purpose https://somefaith666.bandcamp.com/ Bonnie and the Mere Mortals-Curses https://bonnieandthemeremortals.bandcamp.com/ Miles Davis-Milestones (Excerpt) Hank Williams-L...

Bad Roads: No Parole From Rock N' Roll (012)

January 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

For episode 12 of Bad Roads we are joined by my friend Dan Ford from the Pittsburgh band Vicious Blade. Dan has also put in time with the bands Commit Suicide, Fatality, and more. Give a listen as we discuss his new band, rock n’ roll, records, beer, and Dan’s history in the Pittsburgh music community. Here's the Bandcamp link for Vicious Blade: https://viciousblade.bandcamp.com/releases Introduction Music Bed: Motorhead-Ace of Spades (Instrumental) Lady Beast-The Gift https://ladybe...

Bad Roads: Rock N' Roll Life (011)

September 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

For Bad Roads (011), I'm joined by my friend Todd Cheat aka Todd Porter from the Pittsburgh based band, The Cheats. Todd is a Pittsburgh Rock N' Roll lifer who folks might also know from his 35 years worth of rawk with the bands Silver Tongued Devil, Eviction, Arn City Pahnders, and Rancid Amazon. He's also a tattooer at Sinners and Saints Tattoo and, long ago, worked at Eide's Records. Crack open a beer and enjoy this episode! Check out the new record from The Cheats here: http://screaming...

Bad Roads: From Pleasant Street to Scandinavia (010)

July 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

For the 10th episode of Bad Roads, I am joined by my friend, musician J. Marinelli. J. originally hails from Morgantown, WV, but currently resides along the fjords of Trondheim, Norway. For the last 15+ years J. has regularly recorded and toured as a 1 person band, playing guitar, drums, and singing all at once. Prior to venturing out on his own, J. played in mid 90s cult indie/emo rockers Samuel (State College, PA/Washington DC) and Les Trois Malhueres (Washington DC). I can't say enough go...

Bad Roads: Screaming for Change (009)

July 06, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

For this episode of Bad Roads I talk with Pittsburgh musician Oyo Ellis. Oyo has been independent musician and producer in Pittsburgh since the mid 80s. While his music might be what he is best known for, Oyo is also now the head of The Battered Citizens Fund, a new nonprofit whose mission is to assist the under insured/uninsured injured during protests. We talk about Oyo’s new role with the nonprofit as well as his current band, Killer of Sheep. Along the way we hear music from some of Oyo’...

Bad Roads: Keep on Marching (008)

June 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

On Bad Roads episode #8 we are joined by my friend, the amazing and exceptionally talented, Metal Mary Bielich (Derketa, Behind Enemy Lines, Novembers Doom, Mud City Manglers). We speak about the recent protests in Pittsburgh, the media, and the ability to make positive changes in the world. Plus great music from Public Enemy, Sick of it All, Los Crudos, and more. Check out Metal Mary's projects: Wax to Grind: A Vinyl Oddcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCME3Ejotgoky0yy7vZGzWVg Mud Ci...

Bad Roads: Thrashing the Quarantine (007)

May 27, 2020 03:00 - 3 hours - 130 MB

On the newest episode, we thrash! It is appropriately OVER THE TOP that the seventh episode of Bad Roads (stage) dives headfirst into more than THREE HOURS of all things related to metal thrashing madness. We play demos, deep cuts, and thrash game changers from deep within the underground. For the first part of the episode, I'm joined by Spahr Schmitt. Spahr was the singer for the Pittsburgh based 80s thrash metal band Necropolis, editor of Warhammer fanzine, and was the owner of one of the ...

Bad Roads: Still at Home (006)

May 07, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

On the sixth episode of Bad Roads I'm joined by none other than my friend Becky Corrigan of the Pittsburgh based band, The Chokers. Listen as we play rockin' new songs by the Chokers as well as discuss the quarantine, Becky's musical history in Pittsburgh, and other things you should know about. You'll also hear songs from The Wipers, MC5, New York Dolls, an unreleased Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers tune, and more. Show Notes: Primal Scream-Loaded Intro The Gutter Twins-The Statio...

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