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Unleashing Hellenic Black Metal with Panagiotis from Dark Affliction #96

Headbangers Podcast - July 05, 2024 18:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Panagiotis from the Greek atmospheric black metal band, Dark Affliction. We discuss have trauma influenced their new album "Five stages of grief", how he incorporated different elements into this release and what hellenic black metal is. Listen to their new album Five S...

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80's Horror & Death Metal with Joe from Trenchfoot #95

Headbangers Podcast - June 14, 2024 18:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Joe from Trenchfoot. We discuss what inspires him as a death metal artist, which 80's horror movie he thinks is criminally underrated and more. Listen to Trenchfoot here: https://trenchfootosdm.bandcamp.com/album/moral-obscenity

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Ep 56 - Rob Dalton from SCATTERED ASHES

Blowtorch Records Podcast - June 14, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes
SCATTERED ASHES are an angular, abrasive post punk foursome originally from Dublin but now based in the UK. They have released their second EP All That Is Solid Melts Into Air and we chatted to frontman Rob Dalton and went through the EP track by track. Despite suffering from a heavy cold, he ...

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NORTH TO SHORE'S ASBURY PARK FESTIVAL SHOWCASE [EPISODE 183]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 13, 2024 14:23 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In APV’s latest podcast, we connected with Jennie Wasserman (producer at NJPAC) and spoken word poet Myster-E (AKA Eric Shandroff) to chat all about North To Shore’s Asbury Park Showcase event. This special performance takes place at the Grand Arcade in historic Convention Hall on Friday, June 1...

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ASBURY UNDERGROUND ~ BACK AND READY FOR MORE! [EPISODE 182]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 12, 2024 05:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
IT’S BAAAAACK!!!!! Asbury Underground, a unique music & arts crawl through Asbury Park, returns on Saturday, June 15th from 12-7pm as part of the North To Shore Festival! Boasting 100+ musical acts and stunning art woven throughout businesses up, down and around Cookman Ave ... the event promis...

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HOLLOW HEROES: FILLING THE VOID WITH QUALITY ROCK [EPISODE 181]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 09, 2024 21:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The NJ rock band – Hollow Heroes – stopped by APV’s Studio recently to chat about their music, the history of the band, and their plans for the future. Founded in January 2020 by guitarist CJ Palmisano and vocalist Alex White, the group expanded to a four-piece in 2022 with the addition of drumm...

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BOBBY MAHONEY ~ HAVE BAND, WILL TRAVEL [EPISODE 180]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 05, 2024 14:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Bobby Mahoney and Andrew Saul stopped by our little slice of Asbury Park heaven the other day to chat about the current musical happenings surrounding the band. No stranger to big moments, Bobby and his bandmates (including Andrew Saul, James McIntosh and Jon Chang Soon) have shared the stage wi...

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Elden Riffs with Tom from Dwarrowdelf #94

Headbangers Podcast - May 31, 2024 18:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Tom, from his one man project Dwarrowdelf. We talk about his new release "The Fallen Leaves" and how the Dwarven theme was inspired by a real concept from his life, how Elden Ring inspired his album art and of course, which Lord of the rings character he would most like ...

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Ep 55 - Eunice & Danilo from of all living things

Blowtorch Records Podcast - May 30, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes
Dublin slowcore four piece of all living things have released their second EP Cold Plunge. We chatted to Eunice and Danilo from the band on the day they played a support slot for  English Teacher in Dublin, in preparation for their own headline tour supporting the May 31 release. Cold Plunge ...

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CHRIS ROCKWELL: "YOU HAVE TO BE AMAZING!" [EPISODE 179]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 29, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
It was equal part inspiration and motivation during our latest podcast with Jersey Shore's spoken word poet and hip-hop artist, Chris Rockwell. Living by the motto "You have to be amazing!" is what drives this young artist to not only relentlessly perfect his crafts, but then take them one step ...

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MERAKI: A BAND THAT JAMS [EPISODE 178]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 21, 2024 12:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Gregory, Steve and Mike from the band Meraki stopped by our studio recently for a super fun podcast and acoustic session. They began the evening with a stellar acoustic set of three songs that absolutely blew us away! Following that we spoke at length about the difference between jam bands and ...

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Nosferatu goes Death Metal with Enrico from Hideous Divinity #93

Headbangers Podcast - May 17, 2024 18:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Enrico from Hideous Divinity! We talk about what has inspired their lyrical themes, which a lot came from movie directors like David Lynch, why atmosphere is a first priority with the band and their new album "Unextinct" Listen to their new album "Unextinct" now: https:...

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Ep 54 Seán from Nixer - new EP track by track

Blowtorch Records Podcast - May 16, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes
Nixer are Seán Keenan and Simon Gardner and they deliver dancefloor friendly, uptempo and visceral electro synth wave which is delicately balanced with the perfect amount of pop sensibilities. On the day that their new EP I hit the town and the town hit me back was released, we had the craic wi...

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JAROD CLEMONS: A PERSONAL HISTORY [EPISODE 177]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 10, 2024 01:47 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Asbury Park’s bluesy-rock sensation – Jarod Clemons – stopped by the APV Studio recently to chat about the new path he’s taking with his career. We spoke about his intention to re-brand himself as a solo artist, but our conversation became so much more than that. Jarod took a deep dive and share...

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JET RANSOM: A NOD TO THE PAST and HOPES FOR THE FUTURE [EPISODE 176]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 07, 2024 01:02 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Half of Jet Ransom came by to play a few songs and chat. With Drew P - vocals / guitar, Teddy - vocals / guitar, Jonny - bass, and Jon - drums, they seem like they have a real knowledge of the bands that came before them and are looking to forge their own unique path.  Listening to them, you mig...

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Amphibian Studies Meets Death Metal with Slimelord #92

Headbangers Podcast - May 03, 2024 18:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Leeds own death-doomers Slimelord. We break down their new album "Chytridiomycosis Relinquished" and how their vocalist Andy used his studies to inspire their new release. Ee discuss underrated SCI FI films, and their battle plan for the final boss frog. Listen to their...

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MELISSA PETERSON: DEVELOPING THE DIVVY MUSIC APP [EPISODE 175]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - April 29, 2024 11:27 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We had the utmost pleasure of speaking recently with marketing professional and entrepreneur Melissa Peterson about her brand-new venture called Divvy Music. Having worked for years with emerging artists, Melissa wants to level the playing field by providing a cutting-edge music streaming servic...

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Ep 53 Rob Flynn aka Rob Rua from Galway DJ collective Ar Ais Arís

Blowtorch Records Podcast - April 23, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes
What a delight to talk to Rob Flynn aka Rob Rua in episode 53 of the Blowtorch Records podcast. Rob is our guide to all things heavy bass and his passion, which was ignited by the arrival of dubstep in the 00s, shines through. With no less than four record labels (Rua, Spheres, Foxy Jangle and ...

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Creating Death Metal with Jeff (Possessed) #91

Headbangers Podcast - April 19, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by a true legend, that we have to thank for creating the death metal we love today, it's Jeff, frontman of Possessed. We dive into the creation of "Seven Churches" and how it felt to create the heaviest album at the time, the stories from the 80's scene and what he is worki...

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Ep 52 Michael Smyth from Virgins and their debut album

Blowtorch Records Podcast - April 10, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour
Michael Smyth from Belfast's Virgins guides us track by track through the band's debut album nothing hurt and everything was beautiful. Virgins have quickly become one of Ireland's most promising bands, flying the flag for Irish shoegaze since their sold out and critically acclaimed debut EP t...

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THE BRYAN HANSEN BAND: DYNAMIC MUSICAL FUSION [EPISODE 174]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - April 09, 2024 16:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The musicality, technical acumen, and pure vocal brilliance of the Bryan Hansen Band is undeniable. And we were thrilled that they brought their eclectic blend of alternative-rock/soul/blues and funky goodness  to the AP Vibes studio for an unforgettable podcast and acoustic session.  Bryan Han...

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101 in Podcasting & PR with Jazmin (IYBF Podcast/Noise Cartel) #90

Headbangers Podcast - April 05, 2024 18:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by PR of Noise Cartel and host of the "I'm Your Biggest Fan Podcast"Jazmin. We discuss how he made her into become a PR, her gateway bands into heavy metal and some of her favourite, how she conducts questions for her podcast and more! Listen to the "I'm Your Biggest Fan P...

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The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel: "How Can We Get to Yes?" [EPISODE 173]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - April 05, 2024 17:28 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
They may not be the musicians APV typically interviews, however the women leading the charge at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey are rockstars in their own right. I spoke with Hotel Manager Giuseppina (aka Laura) Ferrara and Director of Sales Margot McPherson recently wit...

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SHOTGUN CURLY - BROADWAY AND THEN SOME [EPISODE 172]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - April 03, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
NJ local - Shotgun Curly - has a voice that’s soulful, rich, and bursting with passion! And she brought that magic to the APV Studio for a live studio performance, alongside her very talented guitarist Steve Gregoire. During our ensuing podcast, we spoke all about her musical experiences from ch...

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Ep 51 Rob Smith from Swedish Railway Orchestra

Blowtorch Records Podcast - April 03, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes
Here at Blowtorch Records we love a deep dive and episode 51 is devoted to the divine sounds of The Swedish Railway Orchestra's new album Once Upon A Time... Rob Smith is the man behind the project and he is our guide as we go through the album track by track and hear the influences and inspira...

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MIKE NOORDZY - THIS IS NOT JAZZ [EPISODE 171]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - April 02, 2024 20:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Mike Noordzy. An enigma wrapped in a stand-up bass.  You may have seen him with Renee Maskin or in any number of local establishments around central NJ, such as the Jazz Duo, The High Standards Trio, or The Wright Trio. Needless to say, he is one talented feller. Here, we talk about his new r...

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Ep 50 Dave Harvey from Seabass Vinyl

Blowtorch Records Podcast - March 24, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes
Seabass Vinyl is Scotland's first ever, and currently only, vinyl pressing plant. As vinyl is our favourite obsession there's no better subject for the half century of Blowtorch podcasts than Seabass co founder Dave Harvey. Dave and his wife Dominique have setup a state of the art pressing plan...

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A Psychedelic Death Metal Trip with Nick (Job For A Cowboy/Havok) #89

Headbangers Podcast - March 22, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by the legendary bassist Nick, from both Job For A Cowboy and Havok. We discuss how they have built their monumental new album "Moon Healer" over the span of the last 10 years, transitioning from the early days to the tech death sound and the psychedelic theme for the new a...

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THE SUPERCOOL BAND ~ SUPERMUTT [EPISODE 170]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - March 13, 2024 02:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
APV’s “mascot band” Supermutt recently stopped by our studio again (YAY!) for a chat about their latest single, “Friends in My Head,” along with a buncha other stuff! This Jersey City rock band is a standout favorite all over the State of NJ due to their infectious energy, compelling performance...

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Breaking Down "Fall" with Øystein (Borknagar) #88

Headbangers Podcast - March 08, 2024 19:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined Øystein, guitarist of the amazing Borknagar. We discuss the new album "Fall" and the concept of freedom, nature and everything else the concept is based around, as well as his passion for hiking, documentaries etc. Listen to their new album "Fall" now: https://centurymedi...