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Music City Metal

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Join Larry and Mary Fish as we dive into the 'Electric Fishbowl'. We'll showcase bands in the local rock and metal scene from Nashville and across Middle TN. Get your O'fishal concert calendar here and stay up to date where and when the heaviest bands are playing in town. With a fisheye lens focused on mental health in the metal community, we'll explore album and lyric origins directly from the artists who write the songs that make the whole world want to raise their horns. www.instagram.com/musiccitymetal/

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Thom Hazaert & the state of Metal's mental health

February 06, 2024 21:05 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

The conversation continues with Thom Hazaert, acclaimed musician, author and writer as we explore the state and stigma of mental health in the metal community. Breaking the stigma of talking about our own mental health in the rock and roll scene still remains a challenge. While Thom and Larry differ from the view of their own personal experiences, they each agree that although 'spending time with a broken man' takes effort, it's worth it if it means one less brother or sister is lost to suici...

Mental Health Metal Minute

January 27, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Larry shares a metal moment with the late, great Ian Punnet, talkshow host on Coast to Coast AM from February 2023. Ian is reminiscent about the Nashville rock scene back in the days of Club 328 and Larry shares his take on Prog Rock and our mini-tour to Tampa. Mary wraps up the episode with some thoughts on chronic illness, its effects on your mental health, and that reaching out for help shouldn't be as difficult as it can sometimes be for metalheads in America.

Welcome Back with Thom Hazaert

January 17, 2024 03:30 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Join us in the Electric Fishbowl for the first episode of 2024 with our guest Thom Hazaert, acclaimed musician, author/writer, and music executive. He was co-founder and president of Corporate Punishment Records and currently runs THC: MUSIC, a management firm and label. With David Ellefson, he relaunched legendary metal label Combat Records, as part of EMP Label Group.[1][2][3] Hazaert's work was also influential in the early advent of lifestyle street and viral marketing among rock acts,[4]...

Meet Mountain Tomb

June 17, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Meet the minds behind the genre bending sounds of Mountain Tomb. Hear their most recent single, 'God Has A Gun' and how they got the proverbial band back together after almost 20 years. Pre-save their upcoming single 'Ghost in the Machine' released on June 30, 2023. The members of the band share how metal is good for your Mental Health and how music is an over all community experience. Visit www.mountaintomb.com to support local rock n roll music, links to hear tunes and more.

Metal & Mental Health part duex

March 22, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Join us for part two of a candid conversation with James Cole IV about mental health in the metal community. Check out a Ted Talk that discussed metal music as healing and the Loudwire video discussing metal and mental health. What songs give you a pick up and who inspires you to do better every day? Listen on as we finally get Jordan to share his professional thoughts on how H.P. Lovecraft contributed to the art of the underground scene. Tunes from Framing Hanley (Lollipop) and Dystopian (H...

Metal & Mental Health pt 1

March 08, 2023 15:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Join us for a candid conversation with James Cole IV about mental health in the metal community and what it means to support each other in the scene especially when the good times get down. Mary shares about the state of mental health and the stigma that remains in corporate finance. Don't forget to subscribe & follow and catch some eye candy in a collaborative video remix of Knuck if you Buck  and Genetic Curse. Then watch the Loudwire video and Ted Talk for reference.

Florida Residency Recap

February 25, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

Hang out with Larry & Mary as we wrap up with the final segment from our recent conversation with John Warren of Moonshine Zombies musing about how music brings us together across a vast array of genres. “Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.” We'll recap the SWFL January Brass Mug Residency with Crusade, Lines in the Sky, Rising Up Angry and newcomers on the prog-rock scene Apeiron Bound. You'll ge...

Introducing Moonshine Zombies

February 03, 2023 21:30 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

Larry and Mary have a bootleg conversation with John Warren, lead vocalist for Moonshine Zombies. Hear tracks from their latest 2022 album, She's Gone, Slideshow and Meeting at the Crossroads, thenwatch the videos here on Youtube. Find links to follow their socials, watch for summer tour dates, and browse cool merch at www.moonshinezombies.com.

Gig life, prog rock and another trip to Florida

January 02, 2023 02:01 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

Larry and Mary reminisce on the last few months of work and gig life in Nashville. Looking ahead to the next Residency at the Brass Mug in Tampa FL starting on January 5, 2023. Music from Prog-metal bands Lines in the Sky and Crusade. Thanks to Chris from Rising up Angry for putting together four upcoming FL shows.

Labor Day Metal Fest

August 28, 2022 02:53 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

We take the Fishbowl mobile to the TN state fair and reminisce about FishFest III, with tunes from Dystopian and Oblivion Myth. Then we have a conversation with George Ochoa (Deliverance/guitar) and Terry 'the animal' Russell (drums) members of Human Code. See them live at Immortal Fest September 2nd at BMI Event Center in Ohio, then a free show Sunday, September 4 at Bowie’s in Nashville.

Concert Calendar week of May 15, 2022

May 19, 2022 20:05 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MB

Week of May 15-21 May 16, Monday, True Villains… @The Basement East Friday May 20 - listen up to the Deliciously Nothing podcast at 7 pm for an interview with Existing in Exile May 21 While She Sleeps, with Meditator, Sydewynder and Interpreter, Greymane @The End

Concert Calendar week of April 24, 2022

April 24, 2022 17:49 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

Week of April 24-30 4/25 Monday Fat Bottom Brewing presents The Reveal/Feelrs/The Weird Sisters @TheBasement East doors at 7 show at 8 4/27 Weds @The East Room Lines in the Sky, Crusade, Maiden Mother Crone & Dane Walton 4/28 Thursday Year of October, Wooden Boi, Big Gorgeous and Shrieking Violet @The Cobra 8pm

Concert Calendar week of March 28, 2022

April 02, 2022 03:20 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Let's talk about kindness for a few and then check out who's playing around town this weekend. Week of March 28- April 2 3/31 Thursday Multiultra single (Gifts and Curses) release party @TheBasement 9pm  4/1 Friday @Bowies Kay Azna/Blind Season/Howl 6-10pm 4/2 Saturday Monte& the Montsters @JohnnyCash bar in Nashville 10-close 4/2 The 2022 Hardcore Formal, benefit for the Dibabled American Veterans, in memory of John F. Wood GorillaWarefare/Of Serpants/Brave New World/Despair the Plague...

Concert Calendar week of March 28 to April 4, 2022

April 02, 2022 03:20 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Let's talk about kindness for a few and then check out who's playing around town this weekend. Week of March 28- April 2 3/31 Thursday Multiultra single (Gifts and Curses) release party @TheBasement 9pm  4/1 Friday @Bowies Kay Azna/Blind Season/Howl 6-10pm 4/2 Saturday Monte& the Montsters @JohnnyCash bar in Nashville 10-close 4/2 The 2022 Hardcore Formal, benefit for the Dibabled American Veterans, in memory of John F. Wood GorillaWarefare/Of Serpants/Brave New World/Despair the Plague...

Concert Calendar week of March 7, 2022

March 11, 2022 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

3/9 Invisible Inc presents Pretty Tied Up @Donelson Pub (no cover) 7pm 3/9 The Stolen Faces @ACME Bob Weir & Wolf Bros pre-show! 3/10 Monte & the Montsters @Nashville Crossroads 10- close 3/12 @Johnny Cash bar 10-close and 3/13 @Dawghouse Saloon 10-close 3/10 Eat Sleep Rock presents Garden of Eden, Greg Max & Josh Norfleet (no cover) 7pm @the Cobra 3/11 @The Warehouse in Clarksville Dystopian, Nero Vatra, Gorilla Warfare, Modern Primate and Brave New World play a benefit for Brook Wade (d...

Concert Calendar week of March 1, 2022

March 03, 2022 22:22 - 3 minutes - 3.78 MB

Never a dull moment in Nashville! 3/3 live on IG Lines in the Sky; 3/5 Acme The Reveal, Johnny Cash Bar Monte and the Montsters, Springwater Scorched Vatika; Sedona; 3/6 Sophie and the Broken Things.

Concert Calendar week of February 21, 2022

February 25, 2022 02:36 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MB

2/23 Gentry Blue at Springwater 2/24 The Other LA w/Texas Hippie Coalition in Clarksville 2/25 Modern Primate at The Warehouse and The Reveal at Bowie’s 2/26 Monte & the Montsters at Johnny Cash Bar 2/27 Beyond Here at Tin Roof Broadway and Vein and 3rdface presented by Nashville Hardcorw Shows.

Concert calendar week of February 14, 2022

February 17, 2022 02:05 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

16th Invisible Inc Presents - free show at The Donelson Pub. 17th Stolen Faces at Brooklyn Bowl. 18 Steady Rotation at Tempo Nashville. 20th Crusade at The Cobra. Check out the Instagram giveaway from _widowmakerapparel_ on Feb 23rd.

Concert Calendar

February 08, 2022 18:05 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

Week of February 7, 2022. Lineup changes announced for Sydewynder and Crusade. Monte and the Montsters plays Crossroads Weds 2/9.

Music City Metal (Trailer)

February 02, 2022 03:55 - 32 seconds - 517 KB

Concert calendar

February 01, 2022 18:16 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

O'fishal concert calendar for the week of February 1, 2022. Includes Steady Rotation, Meditator and Invisible Inc. Presents.

All About Snakes - Of Serpents & Sydewynder

October 13, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MB

Larry & Mary Fish took the last train to Clarksville and brought the Mobile Fishbowl to The Warehouse! Backstage we sat down for an in-depth interview with lead man Travis Wood from Of Serpents, who not only puts on a great show, but also organizes the Annual Halloween Throwdown. In the second half Larry chats with Tim, Calvin and Cody from Sydewynder. Songs by Of Serpents - Black Zodiac, Stigmata, Incinerator. Sydewynder debuts their newest single "The Reunited" from the upcoming full lengt...

Battery House Electric Company Zapped in Electric Fishbowl

October 10, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MB

What a perfect name for a band to visit me in the Electric Fishbowl! Battery House Electric Company will be playing FishFest III on Friday night 10/22. In this episode they share 2 Brand spanking New songs dropped from their upcoming album being released on the night of the show! Get plugged in and check out BHEC.

James Cole IV

October 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

In this episode Mary and I share the Fishbowl with James Cole IV, heavy metal front-man (formerly of Sic Semper Tyrannis). He gives us a sneak peek at 3 brand new, unreleased tracks from his upcoming solo project. James also discusses the best way to deal with a panic attack, his love of horror films, and his impending performance October 23rd with Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse at the upcoming FishFest III.

Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse

September 25, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MB

Larry & Mary share updates on FishFest III and feature the song 'Imaginary Celebrity', by one of Friday night's artists, 'Monte Mader and the Montsters'. In the second half Larry has a candid and reminiscent conversation with the legendary guitarist Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse.

All Things Meditator

September 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

MEDITATOR is a progressive metalcore band based in Nashville, TN, consisting of high-energy aggressive riffs, engaging melodies, and thought provoking lyrics. Its current members are vocalist James Downs, drummer Joshua Ray, bassist Gregory Alexander, and guitarist Nick Elder. Meditator, recently released a full length album "World Watcher" and Fish heads to the bands rehearsal studio to for a full interview. Meditator will be playing FIshFest III on Sat. Oct 23rd. Links to band website, and ...

Modern Primate & Major FishFest III Announcement

July 29, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Join us in the Electric Fishbowl where Fish hosts Mark and Eric of Modern Primate from Clarksville, TN. These guys formed a successful metal band during the pandemic of 2020! Featuring recent tracks from Modern Primate and Meditator.

Hidden Sixes & FishFest III

July 26, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Larry and Mary sum up our hearing at Wilson County zoning board and have an official rebuttal. Later in episode, Larry interviews Nathen Ells, singer from Hidden Sixes along with music from the band.

Rebar at the Dam with Marshall and Kelly

May 21, 2021 14:29 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Featured music Crusade Pirate the Radio Hidden Sixes

Rebar at the Dam with Marshall and Kelly

May 21, 2021 14:29 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Featured music Crusade Pirate the Radio Hidden Sixes

Scorched Vatika

March 07, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

In the first Fishbowl interview of 2021, Scorched Vatika comes in to talk about the full album release later this year, and the new direction they are evolving into. Scorched Vatika is: Lane,(vocals & guitar)Ryan,(drums)Adam, (guitar)Alec,(bass)Jack,(guitar) Scorched Vatika YouTube

Scorched Vatika

March 07, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

In the first Fishbowl interview of 2021, Scorched Vatika comes in to talk about the full album release later this year, and the new direction they are evolving into. Scorched Vatika is: Lane,(vocals & guitar)Ryan,(drums)Adam, (guitar)Alec,(bass)Jack,(guitar) Scorched Vatika YouTube

Music City & Metal Lore Post FishFest II

November 16, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The first recording since Fishsfest II. Larry & Mary Fish reflect on the day and play The Blue Trees. Later, the premiere episode of "Metal Lore with Fish & Martin. Embers As Echoes is reviewed by Roger Dale Martin. The origins of the metal horns, and cannabis & Christianity are discussed.

Oblivion Myth & FIshFest II

October 18, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

Keith Smith, Tim McDonald and Bob Shultz of Oblivion Myth talk about the last two years creating the new album "In Your Arms", and how recent life events influenced the music.

Kool Kelly's Corner & Da BeardedRat Entertainment On Location Bonus Episode

October 14, 2020 02:34 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Get another glimpse of the new Podcast Metal Lore with Fish and Martin as they chat with Kool Kelly's Corner and Show promoter from Da BeardedRat Entertainment talk about the return of live shows and what they are doing at FishFest II this year.

Kool Kelly's Korner & Da BeardedRat Entertainment On Location Bonus Episode

October 14, 2020 02:34 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Get another glimpse of the new Podcast Metal Lore with Fish and Martin as they chat with Kool Kelly's Korner and Show promoter from Da BeardedRat Entertainment talk about the return of live shows and what they are doing at FishFest II this year.

Convection with Special Guest Roger Dale Martin

October 12, 2020 19:28 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

Convection in the Fishbowl! Roger Dale Martin shares the interview with Fish (episode also a preview of new podcast Metal Lore with Fish & Martin) We play three songs from new album Kepler.

Embers as Echoes and FishFest II

September 28, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

FishFest II announcment - October 24th 2020 New band Embers as Echoes spends an evening in the electric fishbowl.

Lines In The Sky with Jesse Brock

May 07, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB

As they say, anything worthwhile is rarely easy. I think out of all my episodes of Music City Metal, this episodes post production, was definitely not easy. Recorded April 26th Jesse Brock of Lines in The Sky gives an outstanding interview. This Prog/Alt band will be nice change of flavor from the more extreme bands recently featured.

Jamie McCavanagh of iDragoni

April 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Even though this is an April 1, 2020 release, this episode is no joke! Jamie McCavanagh (Guitar, Keyboards & Programming) shares about the trials and victories of putting out the EP "Limited Edition" Stories of the original band Wedding Party are discussed. Mary Fish has a segment on attitude and picks a Wedding Party song.

Jamie McCavanagh of iDragoni

April 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Get Your Copy of Limited Edition HERE

Revanchrist, Scorched Vatika, & Old Friends

March 26, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MB

Ryan Dinnard (Revanchrist), Jack Crowley (Scorched Vatika) are featured. Dustin McKee (No Name Blues) and Tim Hutchins (Sydewynder) catch up with Fish.

Spring Episode Previews with Jordan Brown

February 08, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MB

Songs from upcoming bands scheduled for Music City Metal this spring. Music by Prophets of the Apocalypse - Lines In the Sky - Schorched Vatika & The Delta Saints. Plus, another segment of "What Kind of Question Is That??

Take a Wiff of This Chemical Rose

January 30, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB

It takes a big pole to reel in the energy of Chemical Rose. Fish swims down to the 'Boro for a post rehearsal / pre show band interview. Music by Meditator is also featured.

Fish Are Friends, Not Food

January 27, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

Fish is interviewed by Tim Hutchins of Sydewynder - wait, what? Pretty cool music bed on this bonus episode.

Blast Beats Preview

January 23, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

In the the first episode of 2020, Fish tears it up with Tim Hutchins of Sydewynder & Jessica Sullivan of Synnfox Photography previewing Jan 312020 show Blast Beats at The Boro. Music from Daedalus, The Eldritch Grimoire, Nocturnal Pulse, and Of Serpents is featured.

The Name is Ire & Uprise -not "Ireee"

December 13, 2019 17:40 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Melodic metal band Ire & Uprise chat w Fish and share a couple songs from their new EP "Penumbra". Cameron Harvey- Lead Guitar/Vocals/Orchestration/SFX Ryan Urban- Rhythm Guitar/Vocals Quentin Ridge- Bass/Vocals/Orchestration/SFX Ben Chaussee- Drums

Spectral Evidence

December 04, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Spectral Evidence in the Electric Fishbowl not only will you love the tunes, but especially the members unique names.

It's About to Get Heavy Part 1

November 06, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

November 16th, 2019 TheBoothNashville.com is having a metal show with No, This is Patrick - Spectral Evidence - Sydewynder and Chemical Rose. Part 1 of 2

It's About to Get Heavy Part 2

November 06, 2019 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

November 16th, 2019 TheBoothNashville.com is having a metal show with No, This is Patrick - Spectral Evidence - Sydewynder and Chemical Rose. Part 2 of 2