Chapter 86 - Satanik Royalty Records Showcase - Sandrider

Back in April, Seattle Mayor of Metal Freiburger launched Satanik Royalty Records, an independent music label and clothing line. Freiburger's goal is to expand on exactly what he does best: supporting the Seattle underground scene as well as the local indigenous and non-binary communities. Diary of Doom will be showcasing the bands on Satanik Royalty's initial roster. We previously spoke with Freiburger and the rest of deathCAVE earlier this year in Chapter 67 if you want to check that out.

After Freiburger elaborates on how the label came to final fruition during the pandemic, we dive into our chat with Sandrider. Sandrider came into existence as a response from members Jon and Nat to the grueling nature of their previous band, hardcore darlings Akimbo. Along with bassist Jesse, they delve into how if The Germs could do it anybody could, Nirvana backlash and appreciation, local heroes Botch and Karp, getting on Monday Night Football, why it is convenient to be called grunge, the bitter truths of working with a label, and drunk offers from Matt Bayles.

Featuring appearances by Balrog the Corgi, Clover the Pug, and Willow the Pekingese-Pug-Chihuahua Chimera Dog.

Check out Satanik Royalty over on their website for more info and merch and support Sandrider over at their Bandcamp page.

You should also check out Jon's podcast that he does with Jeff McNulty called Tomorrow We Die! in which they interview touring bands about what it is really like to be on the road and boy are there some stories to be heard. We have been enjoying the fuck out of it.

Tracks featured are "The Road" by deathCAVE off Smoking Mountain (featuring Dave Verellen) and "Hollowed" by Sandrider off Armada.

Please note: These episodes were recorded in May and there is a slight echo in some parts, so apologies!