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Horns Up

220 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Two heavy metal fans. One podcast.


Welcome to Horns Up, with Peter and Animesh.

Recorded and produced from Bombay (India), Horns Up is a weekly podcast dedicated to ramblings, rants, and reviews from Peter Kotikalapudi / Trendcrusher and Animesh Das / Asmo.


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Episodes

Episode Fifty | All A's Album | Rage Against The Machine

January 31, 2020 05:49 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

Rage Against The Machine's debut album really made the world stand up and take notice. Here was an album that took the ferocity of the streets, married it with grooves, funk, and oodles of heaviness to create music that literally packed a hell of a punch. Songs include the instantly iconic Killing In The Name Of to hits such as Bombtrack, Freedom, Wake Up, Take The Power Back, Bullet In The Head and Settle For Nothing, to the deeper cuts such as Know Your Enemy, Fistful Of Steel and Township...

Episode Forty-Nine | Pakistan's Takatak

January 24, 2020 06:11 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

This week Animesh and Peter speak to a metal act from across the border, Takatak. The band landed on their radar thanks to Keshav Dhar (Skyharbor) who recommended them on Episode 24.  Takatak guitarists Zain Peerzada and Luke Azariah share their journey so far, new single Fault Lines, upcoming album Acrophase and also their plans for 2020.  Check out the inspiration behind the band name - https://youtu.be/pVYElxUXuB4?t=143 View and connect at https://www.hornsuppod.com Subscribe to the p...

Episode Forty-Eight | Kaoteon's Anthony Kaoteon

January 20, 2020 16:26 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Kaoteon's latest album, the self-titled Kaoteon, is said to be "created in a state of flow between time and dust from broken to reborn souls." What does that mean? And why should you care? Answers to that and more as Peter and Animesh catch up with Anthony Kaoteon, founder of Kaoteon, a band with origins in the devastated Middle East and a sound blending a brutally dark atmosphere that ranges from anthemic post-rock to oriental/Middle Eastern folklore and incendiary lyrics driven by the band...

Episode Forty-Seven | Gutslit

January 10, 2020 14:33 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

Brutal. Fun. Grindcore. The only Indian band to have been mentioned innumerable times on Horns Up by everyone except Peter and Animesh. Yes, it's Gutslit. Finally. From what keeps them going, to where they are going, and a lot of dick and butt stories to spice the conversation up, there's a lot on offer. Visit us at www.hornsuppod.com to subscribe and get in touch. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Fo...

Episode Forty-Six | Vision 2020

January 04, 2020 04:47 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

What do the boys expect from 2020? Well, tune in to find out. Visit www.hornsuppod.com to subscribe and talk to us. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Forty-Five | 2019's Gig Round-Up | Feat. Chuck / Deepak Gopalakrishnan

December 30, 2019 04:20 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

It's all about live music on this episode of Horns Up as Chuck / Deepak Gopalakrishnan helps Peter and Animesh chronicle all the live music they've experience in 2019. Favourite bands, favourite acts, favourite venues, and duds and disappointments as well. Visit us at www.hornsuppod.com Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmo...

Episode Forty-Four | Horns Up's Picks For 2019

December 22, 2019 03:54 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

The year's about to end, and that means it's time for lists! On this episode, Peter and Animesh recount their favourite albums of the year. Presenting the Horns Up list for 2019. Playlists: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/horns-up-top-albums-of-2019/pl.u-aZb0NbZtPBB0vjm Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ihlyaN56HEG94U0PE8Wld?si=lgaJ6Qq2SnKWr4ky1roXzQ Visit www.hornsuppod.com to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the R...

Episode Forty-Three | Lounging With Lindsay Schoolcraft

December 13, 2019 03:23 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Meet Lindsay Schoolcraft, a Canadian Ethereal Gothic Rock Artist best know for her Vocals, Songwriting, playing the Electric Harp, and for being part of Cradle Of Flith. Her debut solo album "Martyr" feat. Rocky Gray (ex-Evanescence) is out now. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Episode Forty-Two | Hanging Out With hubris.

December 06, 2019 04:32 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Our guests this week are all the way from Switzerland, hubris. Animesh and Peter caught up with guitarist Jonathan Hohl and drummer Nathan Gros before their show in Mumbai to discuss post rock and whether they fit into the sound. They also share about their current Indian tour and plans for the coming months including their album Metempsychosis. P.S. we have a website now - www.hornsuppod.com P.P.S. Hear a brand new single 'Heracles' from the upcoming album, 'Metempsychosis' on December 6...

Episode Forty-One | Breakdown | Devoid's Drop Dead Gorgeous

November 29, 2019 04:32 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

Horns Up presents a new format where the music takes center stage. Presenting Breakdown, a deep dive into a piece of music, and an attempt to appreciate and understand the musicians behind it. The first track under the scanner is "Drop Dead Gorgeous" by Mumbai metal act Devoid. The song is a "A skewering look at our social reality, in this case, virtuality." Vocalist/guitarist Arun Iyer joins Animesh and Peter to break down the track and talks about Devoid's comeback.  Listen to "Drop Dead...

Episode 41 | Breakdown | Devoid's Drop Dead Gorgeous

November 29, 2019 04:32 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

Horns Up presents a new format where the music takes center stage. Presenting Breakdown, a deep dive into a piece of music, and an attempt to appreciate and understand the musicians behind it. The first track under the scanner is "Drop Dead Gorgeous" by Mumbai metal act Devoid. The song is a "A skewering look at our social reality, in this case, virtuality." Vocalist/guitarist Arun Iyer joins Animesh and Peter to break down the track and talks about Devoid's comeback.  Listen to "Drop Dead...

Episode Forty | Music On Our Mind

November 22, 2019 04:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Peter and Animesh dive in to their recent listens to dig out 5 albums / EPs that you should definitely know about. This results in 10 diverse picks, ranging all the way from a guitar showcase to deathcore *cough*blashphemy*cough*. It's Music On Our Mind. Here's the Horns Up playlist with all the Music On Our Mind Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/horns-up-music-on-our-mind/pl.u-76oNkrMFW550JDP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17dtpfAm2cP33CCHPebsZz Subscribe to t...

Episode Thirty-Nine | Metal Or Not (Feat. Marilyn Manson, Def Leppard & Slipknot)

November 15, 2019 03:09 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

Metal Or Not returns to Horns Up, and this time, the jury is out on Marilyn Manson, Def Leppard and Slipknot. Join Sandesh Shenoy (Cyclopean Eye Productions + Bollywood Crypt), Nolan Lewis (Kryptos), Peter and Animesh on this debate. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Episode Thirty-Eight | Keeping it Hardcore with Mike Gallo (Agnostic Front) & Arun Singh Ravi (The Riot Peddlers)

November 08, 2019 06:30 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

This week, Horns Up goes Hardcore, with the help of Arun Singh Ravi, the brainchild of India's first hardcore band, The Riot Peddlers.So, while Peter, Animesh and Arun opine on the relationship between Hardcore and Heavy Metal, Arun also steps up and steers a chat with Mike Gallo, bassist of legendary hXc band Agnostic Front, on the eve of the release of their 12th album, 'Get Loud' - taking all of us back to the streets of New York to understand what it truly means to be Hardcore. Subscrib...

Episode Thirty-Seven | Nile's Karl Sanders

November 01, 2019 05:26 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

"Fuck yeah! Now this is NILE!" That's how frontman, guitarist, and chief songwriter Karl Sanders defines Nile's latest album, "Vile Nilotic Rites". And Peter and Animesh agree. In a crisp chat, the boys talk to Sanders about the renewed spirit and energy that encapsulates the album, and try to figure out the secret sauce behind an incredible work ethic. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the pod...

Episode Thirty-Six | TesseracT's James Monteith

October 28, 2019 06:08 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

One of the poster children of the modern 'djent' or progressive metal movement is TesseracT. After having toured India in January 2019 in support of their fourth album, 'Sonder', the band returns to India for a record fifth time this weekend as part of the NH7 Weekender festival. Animesh and Peter spoke to guitarist James Montieth about performing in India over the past decade, advice for upcoming acts and also their upcoming music. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcas...

Episode Thirty-Five | Behind The Seen With Rishabh Seen

October 18, 2019 00:36 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Music knows no boundaries. A statement that can very well help the lay listener understand why Sitar Metal works as well as it does. On this episode of Horns Up, the virtuoso behind Sitar Metal, Rishabh Seen talks to Peter and Animesh about his journey so far, and the effort, learning and work it takes to marry the two worlds. Animals as Leaders - Tempting Time cover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StKMAijQcpk Mute the Saint - The Fall of Sirius - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMNQL-vr...

Episode Thirty-Four | Koffee With Kryptos / Nolan Lewis

October 11, 2019 14:53 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Kryptos are one of India's oldest surviving metal bands. Over the past 2 decades they have released 5 albums and toured across Europe where they have built a rabid following.  In a candid chat frontman Nolan Lewis spoke to Peter and Animesh about how the band has evolved over the years, their latest release Afterburner, building a fan base in Europe and what it means to be Indian on the heavy metal scene. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS ...

Episode Thirty-Three | Tempting Times With Trevor William Church

October 06, 2019 05:59 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

American act Haunt is at the forefront of the new wave of Traditional Heavy Metal. The band is bringing back the killer twin leads and harmonized vocals popularized by bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.  We spoke to the mastermind behind Haunt, Trevor William Church about starting a heavy metal band, putting Beastmaker to rest, upcoming tour, releases and more.   Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player...

Episode Thirty-Two | Jamming With Jason Gobel (Ex-Cynic)

September 28, 2019 06:37 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Bombay has hosted performances from numerous metal acts in the past decade or so. Our guest this week is a metal guitarist who was visiting the city as a tourist and not to perform here, Jason Gobel.  We spoke to the former Cynic guitarist about the genre defining release - Focus, the Florida death metal scene and a lot more.  Thanks to Vishal J Singh (Amogh Symphony) for all the help! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your prefer...

Episode Thirty-One | Ride The Lightning VS Master Of Puppets | Versus

September 22, 2019 01:06 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

It’s time for another Versus on this episode of Horns Up, and it’s one that’s really, a timeless debate. Horns Up pits Ride The Lightning against Master Of Puppets in a clash to find out which one is the better Metallica album. Nishtha Kanal Revankar (https://twitter.com/RootKanal) joins in to help Peter and Animesh discuss, debate, and figure out who wins this round of Versus on Horns Up. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your pre...

Episode Thirty | Thrashback With Sacred Reich

September 11, 2019 14:54 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

There has been a revival of thrash metal in the past decade with the retrothrash bands like Toxic Holocaust and Havok among others. This has also prompted/resulted in a comeback from bands including Death Angel, Nuclear Assault and more recently Exhorder. American quartet Sacred Reich released their 5th album 'Awakening' last month, their first album in 23 years. We spoke to frontman and bassist Phil Rind about how Awakening came together, the addition of Joey Radziwill on guitars and their...

Episode Twenty-Nine | Music On Our Mind | Tool's Fear Inoculum Edition

September 04, 2019 12:50 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

It's time for Music On Our Mind as Animesh and Peter discuss the music they've been subjecting their ears to. Fear Inoculum is Tool's first album in thirteen years. Peter and Animesh try their best to answer if it was worth the wait. Plus, lots of new music talk that'll definitely resonate with every non-Tool, and Tool fan. Hit Play, sit back and raise those Horns Up. PLAYLISTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17dtpfAm2cP33CCHPebsZz?si=BjLW-5XWTeSB_KkkwIVf_Q Apple Music: htt...

Episode Twenty-Eight | Mighty Marijannah

August 30, 2019 09:46 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

Marijannah is a stoner act from Singapore that gained fame thanks to a stellar debut release, "Till Marijannah" last year. Singer/drummer Nicholas Wong is on Horns Up this episode to talk about the band's latest single, "Bloodsucker", the success "Till Marijannah", and also answers a burning question. What's it like being a stoner rock/metal act in Singapore? Nicholas is also a gig promoter and runs ACPHC, he shares an insight into the metal scene in Singapore and why so many international ...

Episode Twenty-Seven | All A's Album | Gallows 'Grey Britain'

August 25, 2019 03:23 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Grey Britain is the second album by English hardcore punk band Gallows, released 2 May 2009 through Warner Bros. Records. How relevant is the album ten years later, and does it still hold the listener? Animesh, Peter and first-ever-second-time Horns Up guest, friend, and music journalist Anurag Tagat dig deep and analyse. The burning question. Is Grey Britain an All A's Album? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast...

Episode Twenty-Six | The Symphonic Sutej Singh

August 16, 2019 14:48 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Sutej Singh is a composer / guitarist who put the world on notice with the superb 'The Emerging', released in 2018 through Pinecone Records. A year later, Peter and Animesh discovered the young musician at a gig in Bombay, part of a tour that celebrates the first year anniversary of the album. The boys speak to Sutej about his roots, his journey, and his plans for the future. Listen to The Emerging here: https://sutejsingh.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Po...

Episode Twenty-Five | Discussing Mixtapes With Andy Dowling (Lord)

August 10, 2019 04:27 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week Animesh and Peter speak to a musician, podcaster, gig promoter and social media guru all in one - Andy Dowling, the bassist for Australia heavy metal act Lord. The band earlier this month released their first studio album in 6 years, Fallen Idols. Animesh and Peter discuss with Andy - Fallen Idols, the mix-tape nature of the album and unique release strategy that resulted in it finding a place on the ARIA Australian Artist Albums Chart and Australian Independent Music Charts. And...

Episode Twenty-Four | Catching Up With Keshav Dhar (Skyharbor)

August 04, 2019 09:06 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Keshav Dhar's journey started off from his bedroom as Hydrodjent, a solo act that quickly morphed in to the global sensation that is Skyharbor - arguably the biggest rock band hailing from India. Over cups of coffee and chai, Keshav Dhar introspects on whether the journey was a product of sheer good luck coupled with tremendous hard work, and where the future lies after three solid albums. There's also lots about his recent move to Bombay, and some sound advice for young musicians looking to...

Episode Twenty-Three | A Sound Chat With Dan Swano

July 26, 2019 06:32 - 1 hour - 132 MB

*warning* This episode is a looong listen.  This week Animesh and Peter are join by someone who does not need much of an introduction in the metal sphere, Dan Swano. The conversation covers his life as both musician and a producer/engineer. Dan shares advice about the metal sound and what is an ideal mix along with stories from Edge of Sanity and even his time in Bloodbath.  Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast...

Episode Twenty-Two | Talking Tribute Bands With The Hell's Belles

July 19, 2019 04:21 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Meet the Hell's Belles on Horns Up. The world's first all-female AC/DC tribute band has been playing since 2000. Why did they choose AC/DC? What led them to a tribute band? And of course, lot of fodder on the 'real' band VS 'tribute' band debate. More about the Hell's Belles here: http://hellsbelles.info Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher ...

Episode Twenty-One | Music On Our Mind

July 13, 2019 09:06 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

Animesh and Peter are back with another edition of Music on Our Mind, where they discuss the music they have been listening to recently. Their picks this time around are influenced by the onset ofthe moonsoon and range from Heavy Metal to Black metal and everything in between. Hit Play, sit back and raise those Horns Up. PLAYLISTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17dtpfAm2cP33CCHPebsZz?si=BjLW-5XWTeSB_KkkwIVf_Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/horns-up-recommen...

Episode Twenty | Paul Masvidal

July 05, 2019 06:34 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Horns Up hits 2-0. To mark this landmark, Animesh and Peter have a special guest - Paul Masvidal (Masvidal, Cynic, ex-Death).  The conversation covers Paul Masvidal’s recently released solo EP Mythical, the evolution in the songs on the release and also the Mythical Human Vessel trilogy. They also discuss the use of isochronic tones and Paul’s collaboration with Dr. Stephane Pigeon.  Cynic fans stay tuned till the end for some updates on the band. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast...

Episode Nineteen | South African Slam Metal with Vulvodynia

June 30, 2019 00:37 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of South Africa? Safaris, the scenery or cricket? This episode, Animesh and Peter introduce you to a metal band from South Africa, Vulvodynia. The 5 piece brutal death metal act have been built quite a reputation in a short time with their 3 albums and also tours across Europe and North America.  We spoke to frontman Duncan Bentley about their new album Mob Justice, the change in lyrical content and also the metal scene in South Afri...

Episode Eighteen | Metal Or Not With The Demonstealer Sahil Makhija

June 18, 2019 10:42 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

What makes a band metal? Animesh and Peter try to answer the eternal question objectively (well, somewhat) with the help of perhaps, India's biggest metalhead, musician Sahil “Demonstealer” Makhija (Demonic Resurrection). So, are Alice In Chains, Ghost or Babymetal, Metal OR Not? Tune in to find out. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and...

#17 | The Art Of Shape Shifting With Amogh Symphony

June 11, 2019 08:27 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Amogh Symphony are one of the Indian origin acts that are well known in the metal sphere. Animesh and Peter have an in depth chat about the evolution of Amogh Symphony’s sound from technical metal to avant garde over the past decade, their discography and also latest release IV. Amogh Symphony mastermind Vishal J Singh spoke to Peter about the origins of the project, 10 years of Abolishing the Obsolete System and much more. Raise those Horns Up and tune in! Subscribe to the podcast on Ap...

Episode Seventeen | The Art Of Shape Shifting With Amogh Symphony

June 11, 2019 08:27 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Amogh Symphony are one of the Indian origin acts that are well known in the metal sphere. Animesh and Peter have an in depth chat about the evolution of Amogh Symphony’s sound from technical metal to avant garde over the past decade, their discography and also latest release IV. Amogh Symphony mastermind Vishal J Singh spoke to Peter about the origins of the project, 10 years of Abolishing the Obsolete System and much more. Raise those Horns Up and tune in! Subscribe to the podcast on Ap...

Episode Sixteen | Building Castles With Dan Tompkins

June 03, 2019 13:18 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

Dan Tompkins is known to the metal community as the voice of many bands, Tesseract, Skyharbor and countless more. Last week, he added another feather to his cap with the release of his debut solo release, Castles. In a candid and raw conversation, Animesh and Peter spoke Dan about Castles, the journey behind the album and his experiences being a part of many bands. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. F...

#16 | Building Castles With Dan Tompkins

June 03, 2019 13:18 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

Dan Tompkins is known to the metal community as the voice of many bands, Tesseract, Skyharbor and countless more. Last week, he added another feather to his cap with the release of his debut solo release, Castles. In a candid and raw conversation, Animesh and Peter spoke Dan about Castles, the journey behind the album and his experiences being a part of many bands. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. F...

#15 | Powerslave VS Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Featuring Nolan Lewis

May 24, 2019 02:34 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

The mighty Iron Maiden is the focus of this episode. Animesh and Peter are joined by The biggest Iron Maiden fan in India, Nolan Lewis (Kryptos) in a debate about the seminal band, specifically their 5th and 7th albums, Powerslave and Seventh Son of the Seventh Son. Introducing “Versus”, where one album is pitted against the other. The basis of comparison isn't just restricted to subjectiveness, the albums should have similarity i.e. same number of tracks, a common theme, artist etc. So wh...

Episode Fifteen | Powerslave VS Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Featuring Nolan Lewis

May 24, 2019 02:34 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

The mighty Iron Maiden is the focus of this episode. Animesh and Peter are joined by The biggest Iron Maiden fan in India, Nolan Lewis (Kryptos) in a debate about the seminal band, specifically their 5th and 7th albums, Powerslave and Seventh Son of the Seventh Son. Introducing “Versus”, where one album is pitted against the other. The basis of comparison isn't just restricted to subjectiveness, the albums should have similarity i.e. same number of tracks, a common theme, artist etc. So wh...

Episode Fourteen | Tech Death Talks With Mallika Sundaramurthy (Abnormality)

May 16, 2019 23:22 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

Aggressive guitar riffs, pummelling drums and growled vocals are some of the elements of death metal and they are now  being replicated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Animesh and Peter discuss Dadabots, a AI project by Berklee College of Music graduates and what it means for the future of death metal and metal in general. The guest on this week’s show is Mallika Sundaramurthy of Brutal death metal act Abnormality. The boys speak to Mallika about her gateway into death metal, forming Abno...

#14 | Tech Death Talks With Mallika Sundaramurthy (Abnormality)

May 16, 2019 23:22 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

Aggressive guitar riffs, pummelling drums and growled vocals are some of the elements of death metal and they are now  being replicated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Animesh and Peter discuss Dadabots, a AI project by Berklee College of Music graduates and what it means for the future of death metal and metal in general. The guest on this week’s show is Mallika Sundaramurthy of Brutal death metal act Abnormality. The boys speak to Mallika about her gateway into death metal, forming Abno...

Episode Thirteen | Music On Our Mind

May 04, 2019 09:46 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

On lucky episode 13, Animesh and Peter discuss the music that they have been listening to for the past month. Their picks range from Death Metal to Prog, and even some not so metal music. There is something for everyone to listen and also discover. Sit back and raise those Horns Up. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. ...

#13 | Music On Our Mind

May 04, 2019 09:46 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

On lucky episode 13, Animesh and Peter discuss the music that they have been listening to for the past month. Their picks range from Death Metal to Prog, and even some not so metal music. There is something for everyone to listen and also discover. Sit back and raise those Horns Up. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. ...

Episode Twelve | Hacking Music With Hacktivist's J Hurley & Bloodywood

April 29, 2019 01:19 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Hacktivist hacked the music industry in 2011 with their Rap meets Djent sound. There was a polarizing response to the band but they kept going and have performed around the world including in Mumbai, India at the Big69 festival in 2015 where Animesh and Peter caught them live. We spoke to vocalist J Hurley about their meteoric rise to success, their latest single Repogram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRCTVtnodvg and also their upcoming plans Animesh and Peter also discuss the Indian ban...

#12 | Hacking Music With Hacktivist's J Hurley & Bloodywood

April 29, 2019 01:19 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Hacktivist hacked the music industry in 2011 with their Rap meets Djent sound. There was a polarizing response to the band but they kept going and have performed around the world including in Mumbai, India at the Big69 festival in 2015 where Animesh and Peter caught them live. We spoke to vocalist J Hurley about their meteoric rise to success, their latest single Repogram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRCTVtnodvg and also their upcoming plans Animesh and Peter also discuss the Indian ban...

#11 | Entombed's Alex Hellid

April 18, 2019 11:15 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Old school, Brutal or Melodic; whichever type of Death metal you prefer you cannot deny the influence of Swedish Death metal from the 90’s - bands like Dismember, Grave and Entombed. On this episode Alex Hellid from Entombed joins Animesh and Peter as a guest. They discuss the Swedish Death Metal scene, the early days of Entombed and their second album Clandestine. A live version of the seminal album is out next month, listen to Sinner’s Bleed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4RGtxT...

Episode Eleven | Entombed's Alex Hellid

April 18, 2019 11:15 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Old school, Brutal or Melodic; whichever type of Death metal you prefer you cannot deny the influence of Swedish Death metal from the 90’s - bands like Dismember, Grave and Entombed. On this episode Alex Hellid from Entombed joins Animesh and Peter as a guest. They discuss the Swedish Death Metal scene, the early days of Entombed and their second album Clandestine. A live version of the seminal album is out next month, listen to Sinner’s Bleed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4RGtxT...

Episode Ten | Keeping The Beat With Hannes Grossman

April 12, 2019 04:48 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

*Warning* This is not your run of the mill metal podcast episode. Animesh and Peter shared a few laughs while recording this episode, you will hear it.  What's common between Blotted Science, Hate Eternal, Triptykon and Obscura? Hannes Grossmann! The extraordinaire drummer has performed with all of these bands. Last month, Grossmann released his 3rd solo album Apophenia http://hannesgrossmann.bandcamp.com/album/apophenia Animesh and Peter speak to him about the album, being a session mus...

#10 | Keeping The Beat With Hannes Grossman

April 12, 2019 04:48 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

*Warning* This is not your run of the mill metal podcast episode. Animesh and Peter shared a few laughs while recording this episode, you will hear it.  What's common between Blotted Science, Hate Eternal, Triptykon and Obscura? Hannes Grossmann! The extraordinaire drummer has performed with all of these bands. Last month, Grossmann released his 3rd solo album Apophenia http://hannesgrossmann.bandcamp.com/album/apophenia Animesh and Peter speak to him about the album, being a session mus...

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