Trench Talk: A Metal Trenches Podcast
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Trench Talk Ep 48: The Number 12 Looks Like You 'Wild Gods' Review w/ Dave Raffy and Carson Pace (The Callous Daoboys)
September 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBFlightOfIcarus doubles up with Dave Raffy (Part 1) and Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys (Part 2) to discuss the comeback album from Jersey mathcore band The Number Twelve Looks Like You, 'Wild Gods.' Wild Gods: https://www.facebook.com/thenumber12lookslikeyou/ The Callous Daboys: https://darktrailrecords.bandcamp.com/album/die-on-mars Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, ra...
Trench Talk Ep 47: Doug Moore (PYRRHON, SEPUTUS) on Forging Emotive, Outside The Box Doom Metal w/ WEEPING SORES
September 09, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBFlightOfIcarus chats with Doug Moore of Pyrrhon, Seputus, and Glorious Depravity about his latest outing with emotive, violin-infused doom project WEEPING SORES. We discuss his need to stay busy with multiple projects, Henry Rollins, inspirations for this new album, sifting through the swathes of metal music, and tease upcoming music from his other bands. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches https://www.subscribestar.com/metal-trenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://e...
Trench Talk Ep 46: 3TEETH on Touring w/ Tool, Their Evolving Songwriting, and Building an Aesthetic
September 02, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBFlightOfIcaris chats with frontman and moustache connoisseur Alexis of LA industrial metal band 3Teeth. We cover a lot of ground including changes in songwriting approach from earbuds to arenas, how a chance meeting with Adam Jones led to friendship and touring with Tool, and the importance of defying expectations and building a memorable aesthetic. Thanks as always for listening. Order Metawar: https://centurymedia.store/dept/3teeth?cp=102832_103046_105117 Metawar Review: https://metaltre...
Trench Talk Ep 45: METH. on Cults, Concept Albums, & Nick Cage
August 26, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFlightOfIcarus chats with Seb of Chicago noise/grind/math group Meth. We chat about influences, religious cults, concept albums, Mandy, Nick Cage movies, and much more. Buy and stream 'The Mother Of Red Light' here: https://methil.bandcamp.com/album/mother-of-red-light Meth. Review: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/mother-of-red-light-2106 Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches https://www.subscribestar.com/metal-trenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQ...
Trench Talk Ep 44: IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT on New Graphic Novel, Branding, Touring, & Favorite Bands
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBFlightOfIcarus sits down in person with New York technical black metal band Imperial Triumphant before their set at Twilight Bar & Café with VITRIOL and Behold... The Arctopus. We talk their new graphic novel, image and branding, smart touring, favorite bands, and much more. BUY the Graphic Novel: https://gileadmedia.net/products/imperial-triumphant-vile-luxury-visual-compendium-book Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQC...
Trench Talk Ep 43: Racism & Redemption By The Power Of Metal
August 12, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBA mystery guest inspired by our previous episodes on Deathspell Omega and Metal Controversy w/ Heavy Metal History shares his own story of how metal music helped pull him OUT of an early upbringing defined by very real racism as well as his thoughts on bands that have been called out for supposed negative ideologies. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more ove...
Trench Talk Ep 42: Do These Albums Hold Up? (w/ Chris Dahlberg)
August 05, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBFlightOfIcarus and Chris Dahlberg join forces once again to answer the age old question of whether old albums still hold up. More specifically, they mine through their earliest reviews to see if their words and scores still hold strong with new ears. The reviews in question: Boy Sets Fire - The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years: www.cosmosgaming.com/music/music-reviews/boy-sets-fire-the-misery-index-notes-from-the-plague-years/ Mors Principium Est - Dawn Of The Fifth Era: https://...
Trench Talk Ep 41: Addiction Discussion w/ Charlie Fell (LORD MANTIS, COBALT, TODAY IS THE DAY)
July 29, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBFlightOfIcarus welcomes back friend and previous guest Charlie Fell of Lord Mantis, Cobalt, and most recently Today Is The Day to discuss his battle with heroin addiction and subsequent road to sobriety with Methadone treatment. Lord Mantis: https://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/death-mask Cobalt: https://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/slow-forever Today Is The Day: https://todayistheday.bandcamp.com/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ...
Trench Talk Ep 40: METAL CONTROVERSY DISCUSSION w/ Heavy Metal History Podcast
July 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBFlightOfIcarus sits down with Dustin of the Heavy Metal History podcast to discuss various layers of past and present metal controversies, whether you can separate the artists from the music, cancel culture, and much more. Specific examples include Decaitated, Tim Lambesis, Mikko Aspa of Deathspell Omega, and Varg to name a few. Consider this to be sort of a Part II of the Deathspell Omega episode with Chris Dahlberg. Heavy Metal History: https://www.heavymetalhistorypodcast.com/ Become a ...
Trench Talk Ep 39: Melodeath Discussion w/ AERITH (members of Aborted)
July 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBFlightOfIcarus speaks with Aaron Green of melodic death metal band AERITH, which also features Aborted's Ken Bedene. We talk about the state of the genre, In Flames, Ken's busy touring schedule, new material from the band, and building a brand. Thanks for listening! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. Podcast also available on iT...
Trench Talk Ep 38: MOUTHBREATHER on INDEXFEST, New Material, Song Length, and Utter Nonsense
July 08, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBFlightOfIcarus gets slap happy with noisey mathgrind/powerviolence band Mouthbreather and attempts to salvage the semblance of an interview experience along the way. They talk headlining the upcoming Mathcore IndexFest in Oakland California, new material, and beyond that pretty much utter nonsense. Probably my fault. Thanks for listening! BUY INDEXFEST TICKETS: https://www.oaklandmetro.org/event/341322 Mouthbreather Music: https://mouthbreathercult.bandcamp.com/album/dollmeat Dollmeat revi...
Trench Talk Ep 37: The Best of 2019 So Far (ft. Chris Dahlberg)
July 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBFlight and Chris discuss their favorite albums from the first half of 2019. Links below. Mathcore Indexfest Tickets: https://www.oaklandmetro.org/event/341322 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches OLAM: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/i-will-guide-thy-hand-1898 https://olam.bandcamp.com/album/i-will-guide-thy-hand Funereal Presence: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/achatius-1798 https://funerealpresence.bandcamp.com/album/achatius Glassing: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/...
Trench Talk Ep 36: THE ODIOUS Interview on Sikth, Alice In Chains, and love of music
June 24, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBFlightOfIcarus of MetalTrenches.com interviews Spencer of Portland progressive, technical metal band The Odious. We talk about the new album Vesica Piscis, Alice In Chains, Sikth, and a general love for music. Thank you as always for listening and please do share and subscribe! The Odious: https://theodious.bandcamp.com/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find mor...
Trench Talk Ep 35: DEATHSPELL OMEGA Album & Controversy Discussion (w/ Chris Dahlberg)
June 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBFlightOfIcarus and Chris Dahlberg discuss the new album from French black metal group Deathspell Omega. We talk about both the music and controversy stemming from the lyrics and history of vocalist Mikko Aspa (whose name I repeatedly mispronounce here, as well as Horna, for that matter). To be clear, this discussion is not meant to excuse bad behavior, but rather analyze the situation for what it is and put some additional perspective to it. Find 'The Furnaces of Palingenesia' here and make ...
Trench Talk Ep 34: Chris Hornbrook (POISON THE WELL) on Surviving Young Fame and Being Better
June 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBFlightOfIcarus spends some time with Chris Hornbrook, one of the fonding members of Poison The Well. We talk about new projects, getting famous young, self-determination, and never giving up. Thanks as always for listening! Please SUBSCRIBE and also listen via iTunes, CastBox, and BitChute. Chris Hornbrook: http://www.chrishornbrook.com/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, ra...
Trench Talk Ep 33: THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS (Carson Pace) on Mathcore, The Number 12, and Red Letter Media
June 03, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBFlightOfIcarus interviews charismatic frontman Carson Pace of Atlanta, Georgia mathcore band The Callous Daoboys (FFO: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, The Number 12 Looks Like You). We discuss their incredible, AOTY-worthy upcoming release Die On Mars and bond over our shared love of The Number 12 Looks Like You, Say Anything, and Red Letter Media. Preorder the album from... Digital: https://thecallousdaoboys.bandcamp.com/album/die-on-mars-2 Vinyl: https://www.thecallousdaoboys....
Trench Talk Ep 32: THE PUNK ROCK MBA (Finn McKenty) Mental Health Discussion
May 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBFlightOfIcarus and Finn McKenty, of the YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA and URM Academy, go in deep on mental health within the scene and beyond covering such topics as locus of control, cognitive distortions, lower brain regulation, and more. Also listen to Finn explain what a "Veil of Maya" is and how it pertains to self determination. The Punk Rock MBA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjewxGh1Gx5i5Uzxn0v-TPw URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/...
Trench Talk Ep 31: Thoughts on FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE + Employed To Serve, Mireplaner, Glassing, Vale of Pnath...
May 20, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBFlightOfIcarus gives an in depth review of the new Fleshgod Apocalypse album 'Veleno,' which he argues may be their best to date. Buy it this Friday on all platforms via Nuclear Blast Records. Flight also drops some serious shout-outs with Employed To Serve, Mireplaner, Glassing, Vale of Pnath, & Archivist. Finally, we end this packed episode with a trailer for the upcoming Mathcore Indexfest coming to Oakland, CA in July. Thanks as always for listening! Become a Patron! https://www.patreo...
Trench Talk Ep 30: Metal Nostalgia, Metalcore, & Neuroscience with THE ILLUSORY SELF (members of The Hudson Horror)
May 13, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBFlightOfIcarus interviews New York band The Illusory Self (members of The Hudson Horror) that they describe as "death metal larping as metalcore." I've known frontman Dan for a few years now, so in addition to discussing their new EP, it was fun to just wax nostalgia on a number of metal-related topics. Order and stream the EP here: https://theillusoryself.bandcamp.com/album/dead-gods Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQC...
Trench Talk Ep 29: ABNORMALITY (Mallika Sundaramurthy) on Early Influences, Touring Bucket List, and Video Games
May 06, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBFlightOfIcarus chats with vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy of brutal technical death metal band Abnormality. We discuss the new album, Sociopathic Constructs, formative influences, working as an artist for videogames, tour stories, and more. Get Sociopathic Constructs May 10th via Metalblade Records: https://abnormality.bandcamp.com/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/dogQCD Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc...
Trench Talk Ep 28: WARFORGED on Survival Horror, Inspiring Film, Funny Stories, & Catching Ideas
April 29, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBFlightOfIcarus sits down with Chicago progressive technical death metal band Warforged. We discuss the new album, I: Voice, coming via The Artisan Era Records, David Lynch, Resident Evil vs. Silent Hill, Making an album designed to ruin your day, Kumas burgers, the best and worst things about living in Chicago, favorite local bands, and more. Preorder this incredible album here: https://warforged.bandcamp.com/ Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTE...
Trench Talk Ep 27: SLUGDGE (Matt Moss) on Band Origins, Alan of The Black Dahlia Murder, & Time in an Institution (Short Version)
April 22, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBMatt Moss of slug-themed blackened, melodic death metal project Slugdge discusses his music, psychotic break and resulting time in an institution, inspirations, taking on a new member from The Black Dahlia Murder, and more in this shortened version of our interview. Want to hear even more? There's a 2+ hour version only on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7LNTDMxhrWFiz9F0_v5jww Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, commen...
Trench Talk Ep 26: Thoughts on ALLEGAEON + Inter Arma, OLAM, Singular, Murg
April 15, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus shares his thoughts on the new album 'Aptopsis' from Colorado progressive death metal band Allegaeon. There's plenty to love, but also room for criticism especially within the context of crowdfunding support and heavy competition in the genre this year. Order it here: https://allegaeon.bandcamp.com/ Also covered: Inter Arma, OLAM, Singular, and Murg Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find ...
Trench Talk Ep 25: Malcolm Pugh (INFERI, The Artisan Era) on The Band, The Label, and a Huge Year of Releases
April 08, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBBecome a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches LINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Malcolm Pugh, guitarist and songwriter for Inferi (among other projects past and present) and co-founder of the popular label The Artisan Era. We discuss Inferi’s upcoming re-recorded album, a MASSIVE year of releases for The Artisan Era, upcoming plans, and more. Get ‘The End Of An Era I Rebirth’ on April 12th via The Artisan Era: https://inferi.bandcamp.com/album/the-end-of-an-era-rebirth Don't ...
Trench Talk Ep 24: Thoughts on CEREMONY OF SILENCE + Suffering Hour, Teleport, From The Thicket, Upcoming Releases
April 01, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus reviews Slovokian progressive death metal duo Ceremony Of Silence and their impressive debut album ‘Outis’ via Willowtip Records. FFO: Barus, Abyssal, Gorguts. Order it here: https://ceremonyofsilence.bandcamp.com/ Also covered: Suffering Hour, Teleport, Into The Thicket, and a rundown of upcoming releases you should be adding to your calendar. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. We are also available on iTun...
Trench Talk Ep 23: FROSTHELM on Blackened Thrash and New Material + The Glorious Rebellion, Coarse, Obskkvlt, Doom Eternal
March 25, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Jimmy Cherry, bass player and founding member of North Dakota blackened thrash metal band Frosthelm. FFO: Skeletonwitch, Necropanther, Watain. We discuss the new album Pyrrhic, differences from outing The Endless Winter, influences, touring, and more. Get the album on March 23: https://frosthelm.bandcamp.com/album/pyrrhic. Also stick around for coverage of The Glorious Rebellion, Coarse, Obbskvlt, and the upcoming Doom Eternal game. Don't forget to SUB...
Trench Talk Ep 22: AORATOS (Nightbringer, Akhlys) on Songwriting, Juggling Multiple Projects, & Exciting New Shows
March 18, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Naas Alcameth, frontman of Colorado-based black metal projects Nightbringer, Akhlys, and most recently Aoratos. We discuss the new band’s debut album, differences from previous projects, songwriting choices, upcoming shows, and more. Get the album on March 22 via Debemur Morti Productions: https://aoratos.bandcamp.com/releases Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. We are also available on iTunes, BitC...
Trench Talk Ep 21: Thoughts on Venom Prison + Contrarian, Noisem, Sense Offender/Pupil Slicer Split, & Fallujah
March 11, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus discusses the second album from UK band Venom Prison via Prosthetic Records. Afterwards, hear clips and shoutouts for the latest from Contrarian, Noisem, and the Sense Offender/Pupil Slicer Split. Finally, Flight closes by sharing mixed thoughts on the new Fallujah. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. We are also available on iTunes, BitChute, and CastBox. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenche...
Trench Talk Ep 20: EQUIPOISE on Banding Together His Heroes, Recording Process, & Becoming a Dirty Weeaboo
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Nick Padovani, founder, lead songwriter, vocalist, and musician for technical, progressive death metal band Equipoise; which also features current and former members of Inferi, First Fragment, Obscura, Serocs, Beyond Creation, etc. We discuss the new album, how this impressive collection of musicians came together, anime-based lyrical concepts, and more. Get ‘Demiurgus’ this week via The Artisan Era: https://equipoiseofficial.bandcamp.com/album/demiurgu...
Bonus: 'Lords Of Chaos' Review (SPOILERS)
February 28, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBFlightOfIcarus discusses and shares his opinion on the new film, 'Lords Of Chaos' about Euronymous, Mayhem, and the 2nd wave black metal scene in Norway. Spoiler Alert. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. We are also available on YouTube, BitChute, and CastBox. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Connect: https://metaltrenches.com https://metaltrenches.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalTrenches https://www.insta...
Trench Talk Ep 19: Sakis Tolis Interview (ROTTING CHRIST) on New Album, and Touring + Warfist, Lucifera, Fange, & Scarlett Dress
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Sakis Tolis, founding member, vocalist, and guitarist for Greek black metal band Rotting Christ. We discuss the new album The Heretics, how the rise of atheism and secularism has impacted reactions to extreme music, changes in approach to songwriting, and more. Get the album now via Season Of Mist. Stick around after for further clips and shout outs for new albums from Warfist, Lucifera, Fange, and Scarlett Dress. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comme...
Trench Talk Ep 18: Charlie Fell (LORD MANTIS) on Upcoming Album, Reuniting with Old Friends, Cobalt Touring, & Outrage Culture
February 18, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBFlightOfIcarus interviews Charlie Fell, known for his work with Lord Mantis, Cobalt, and Abigail Williams, among other things. In this interview, we discuss Charlie’s current status with Cobalt, his foot injury in Poland, the upcoming reunion album with Lord Mantis, burying the hatchet with old friends, past rivalries with the band Indian, and more. A longer version with more trigger warning content is also available on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, et...
Trench Talk Ep 17: Thoughts on KALEIKR + ILS, Somn, Herod, & Dead Kiwis
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus discusses the debut album from Icelandic progressive black metal group Kaleikr (members of Draugsol) via Debemur Morti Productions. FFO: Ur Draugr, Insomnium, Enslaved. Flight praises its emotional resonance, technical performances, impressive composition, and especially clever fusion of accessible elements with gradual exposure to more rewarding complexities. Heart Of Lead is out February 15th via Debemur Morti. Buy it here: https://kaleikr.bandcamp.com/album/hea...
Trench Talk Ep 16: Sami Hinkka (ENSIFERUM) On Touring Hijinks, Keeping Things Fresh, & Being a Kindergarten Teacher
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Sami Hinkka, bassist and backup vocalist for Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. This took place at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland during a tour with Septicflesh and Arsis. Sami was a chill dude to talk to and was even willing to change locations when the opener started playing. Topics covered include touring schedule, backstage antics, the next legendary figures of the metal scene, his side job as a substitute Kindergarten teacher, the changing music...
Trench Talk Ep 15: Thoughts on ASTRONOID
January 30, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus reviews the highly anticipated sophomore album from Boston’s Astronoid. Flight rants about genre tags, compares to Danish band Mew, and shares clips from his favorite moments. Also discussed: Ars Magna Umbrae, Femur, Dawn Of Ashes, and Sonance. Order Astronoid and listen to tracks here: https://www.blood-music.com/store-us/64-asFind them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astronoidband Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at Meta...
Trench Talk Ep 14: Thoughts on ALTARAGE
January 23, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus shills for the incredible 3rd album from Spain-based blackened, atmospheric, technical death metal band Altarage via Season Of Mist. FFO: Portal, Abyssal, and Malthusian. Flight shares clips, praises the band’s incredible rise in infamy over just 3 years, gets ill over their slimy, slithering guitar tone and obvious comparisons to Portal, and drools over their masterfully balanced and dynamic songwriting. The Approaching Roar is out January 25th, again via Season ...
Trench Talk Ep 13: Flight's Story
January 22, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus, at absolutely no one's request, shares his own story of developing an interest in metal leading up to becoming co-creator and head writer of MetalTrenches.com. He also hopes none of the bands or labels featured in clips block this due to copyright. Sit back, relax, and hear the nostalgic journey you never asked for. More reviews and interviews resuming next week. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com. We are als...
Trench Talk Ep 12: NOCTAMBULIST on Ulcerate, Other Influences, The Denver Scene, and Twin Peaks
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Denver, CO technical death metal band Noctambulist regarding their debut album, Atmospheres of Desolation out January 21st via Blood Harvest Records and Helter Skelter Productions. We share clips, talk band influences from Icelandic death metal to New Zealand band Ulcerate, favorite tracks, Ethan McCarthy of Primitive Man and his impact on the Denver scene, keeping metal about metal, and more. Preorder the album and listen to tracks here: https://bloodh...
Trench Talk Ep 11: INERTIA on Eclectic Influences, Having a Doctorate in Guitar, & Defining "Teratoma"
January 02, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBLINKS BELOW! FlightOfIcarus interviews Buffalo, NY band INERTIA and shares clips from their new album Teratoma along the way. We talk about their highly eclectic style, varied list of influences, technical training, and reminisce about discovering new music at record stores. Be sure to pick up their album on Bandcamp at the Price Of Your Choosing: https://inertiametalny.bandcamp.com/album/teratoma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inertiametalny/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, r...
Trench Talk Ep 10: BEATEN TO DEATH
December 28, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBFlightOfIcarus digs into the latest album from Oslo, Sweden-based band Beaten To Death via Mas-Kina Recordings. Combining the worlds of grindcore, math rock, and post-hardcore into a strange metal trail mix, Agronomicon is a unique and intriguing take on the genre. Also discussed: Madrid-based hardcore band Sudestada, German blackened death metal band Sulphur Aeon, and Pennsylvania experimental black metal band Veilburner. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over a...
Trench Talk Ep 9: 2018 Part Deux
December 22, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBLINKS BELOW! Flight closes out 2018 with his favorite metal releases from July to December. Be sure to check out the links for further top picks based on all 3 of our rating scales, and listen to Part I here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlKXz7swIj4. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com All of our 2018 Lists https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/list-central-2018-1735 Enjoyability: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/2018-part-deux-enjoyabili...
Trench Talk Ep 8: FOR I AM KING
December 08, 2018 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBLINKS BELOW! A rundown of the intensely infectious album new album ‘I’ from Dutch, female-fronted melodic death metal band For I Am King via Redfield Records (FFO: Arch Enemy, Darkest Hour, Bloodhunter). FlightOfIcarus waxes poetic about the album, killer riffs, and thoughts on female-fronted metal bands in general. Also discussed: Sectorial, Zapruder, Disciples Of The Void, and frustration over further concert cancellations and censorship in response to misguided activism; Uada as the lates...
Trench Talk Ep 7: DEATH KARMA
December 03, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBInspired by the literal death and burial rituals of cultures around the world, Slovakian black and death metal project Death Karma is back with part II of the aptly named The History Of Death & Burial Rituals. FlightOfIcarus breaks down the stunning new album, discusses some of the rituals in question, and then rants about cultural appropriation pseudo-outrage or something. Also discussed: Dysmorphic, Jesus Piece, and Mantar. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more ove...
Trench Talk Ep 6: DODECAHEDRON
November 25, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBFlight backtracks to 2017 to cover one of his favorite black metal releases of the last few years: Dodecahedron's Kwintessens. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Reviews and Full Album Streams: Dodecahedron: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/harbinger-864 Jonestown: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/dyatlov-1708 In Twilight's Embrace: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/lawa-1700 Bran...
Trench Talk Ep 5: SIGH
November 22, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBFlight breaks down 'Heir To Despair' from Japanese avant-garde, progressive black metal band Sigh, clarifying how a true sense of innovation seperates the men from the boys in terms of metal releases. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Reviews and Full Album Streams: Sigh: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/heir-to-despair-1679 Ulthar: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/cosmovore-1669...
Trench Talk Ep 4: 2018 First Half Recap
November 11, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MBFlight recaps his favorites so far from the first half of 2018. Watch for the second half in December. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Full List of Flight's Picks: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/flights-metal-midterms-2018-1531 Connect: https://metaltrenches.com https://metaltrenches.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalTrenches https://www.instagram.com/metal.trenches/...
Trench Talk Ep 3: DAUGHTERS
November 04, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBFlight raves about the latest Daughters album and how its harrowing atmosphere draws comparisons to the works of Stanley Kubrick. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, rate, etc. Find more over at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Reviews and Full Album Streams: Daughters: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/you-wont-get-what-you-want-1690 Noise Trail Immersion: https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/symbology-of-shelter-1656 Telos: https://metaltrenches...
Trench Talk Ep 2: SEROCS
October 26, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBEpisode 2! FlightOfIcarus breaks down the latest album from Serocs, giving his thoughts on concept albums, artwork, and lengthy compositions along the way. This time we’ve got some improved audio quality and also clips from the band to give you a genuine taste. Stay until the end for some extra shout-outs. Find more at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Reviews and Album Streams: Serocs - https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/the-phobosdeimos-suite-1646 Eu...
Trench Talk Ep 1: MOSS UPON THE SKULL
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThe pilot episode! Complete with mediocre audio and an utter lack of editing experience. This week FlightOfIcarus discusses Moss Upon The Skull, waxes poetic about the importance of buying music, and shares some news. Check out more reviews, album streams and more at MetalTrenches.com Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches Intro Song: "What The Moon Brings" - The Hudson Horror Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/metaltrenches/creators)