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Rêverie: The Transcendence of Arena Rock [EPISODE 169]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - March 06, 2024 18:47 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The classic rock-inspired outfit Rêverie recently took some time to chat with us from a recording studio in Boston. The band consists of Alec Demello (vocals), Liv Barcohana (bass), Gilliam Robles (piano/vocals), Victor Echaniz (drums), Christian Mangiameli (guitar), and Michael Forry (guitar) w...

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Angelo Gingerelli ~ The Father of Jersey Shore Comedy [EPISODE 168]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - March 06, 2024 03:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
There is no joking around on this one. Angelo Gingerelli has had more influence on the Jersey Shore comedy scene than anyone. From hosting open mic nights to mentoring young comedians to writing a book on the topic, the collegiate-level athletic trainer has his hand in just about everything come...

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Emerson Woolf ~ A New Voice in our Old Town [EPISODE 167]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - February 26, 2024 18:29 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Emerson Woolf, with her band The Wishbones, is a new and wonderfully engaging voice here in Asbury Park.  Here, we had a chance to talk with Emerson about their music, their band, and just about everything you might need to know before you go out to see this fine performer. Emerson Woolf and Th...

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Sci-Fi-Infused Death Thrash with Tommy (Sovereign) #87

Headbangers Podcast - February 23, 2024 19:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we have Tommy, the guitarist of Sovereign on the show. We talk about the dystopian technology based concept that fuelled "Altered Realities", pushing the boundaries with riff writing and some of our favourite Sci-Fi horrors. Listen to their new album "Altered Realities" now: https://d...

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THE SECRET SAUCE IN SNACKTIME [EPISODE 166]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - February 22, 2024 15:33 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The “funkalishous” Philadelphia band – SNACKTIME – took time from their busy tour schedule supporting Portugal. The Man to talk with us recently and the hour we spent chatting felt like only 10 minutes. During this very enjoyable conversation, Yesseh Furaha-Ali (vocals, alto sax, percussion) and...

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The Velvet Stardust Rockshow [EPISODE 165]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - February 14, 2024 21:28 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jamie and Lisa spent some time with us to talk about The Velvet Stardust Rockshow.  A rock and roll review and modern burlesque are brought together for one spectacular musical and dance event.  We also talk about playing the board game Risk and being dorks... but exceptionally cool dorks. Inst...

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Starpaths & Enduring Spirits with Derrick (Tomb Mold/Dream Unending) #86

Headbangers Podcast - February 09, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Derrick, the guitarist of two amazing bands Dream Unending and Tomb Mold. We talk about him teaming up with Phantom Slaughter (Worm) to create the masterpiece Starpath, his work in Dream Unending and also laying down some great riffs for Tomb Molds latest album "The Endu...

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Forging a Metal World: Secartha with Kevin (High Command) #85

Headbangers Podcast - January 26, 2024 19:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by one of the hardest thrash bands around these days, High Command, with their vocalist Kevin. We discuss how they have been world-building over their albums creating Secartha, their mind-blowing performance at Damnation Festival and nerding out over all things fantasy! Ch...

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Ep 49 Kyle Thornton from Nerves

Blowtorch Records Podcast - January 23, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes
One away from the half century episode and we are chatting to Kyle Thornton, the frontman from Mayo/Galway trio, and contender for loudest band in Ireland, Nerves. Fresh from a triumphant continental debut in Paris and with recent single Empty garnering rave reviews, Kyle is in fine form. He ch...

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Ep 48 Ex Strypes drummer Evan Walsh & his new project The Savage Hearts

Blowtorch Records Podcast - January 15, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour
The Savage Hearts is the new project of Evan Walsh, former drummer of The Strypes. Episode 48 finds us chatting with him deep in the Cavan countryside as he casts his mind back to his formative musical experiences and influences; and brings us right up to date with the imminent release of The Sa...

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Thrashed to Death with (Overthrow) #84

Headbangers Podcast - January 12, 2024 19:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We're back! and kicking off the new year with our episode with the thrash turned death metal band Overthrow. We discuss how their sound has evolved, their hiatus and powerful comeback and why they love to play metal! Check out their new release "Ascension Of The Entombed" now: https://overthr...

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THE BEST METAL + HARDCORE ALBUMS OF 2023!

Headbangers Podcast - December 15, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It's Xmas time, but more importantly, it's AOTY for metal / hardcore and we are counting down our albums of the year. All music videos used in the list: Celestial Sanctuary - Glutted With Chunder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWhJZudkqz4 Blackbraid - Moss Covered Bones on the Altar of the M...

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WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL [EPISODE 164]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - December 12, 2023 22:50 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
WAWY - What a Wonderful Year Music Festival Asbury Park's Annual Afterparty 2 nights-20 acts Presented by Telegraph Hill Records & Jim Lenskold What a Wonderful Year is an annual event staged by our friends at Telegraph Hill Records.  Each year, two days of shows feature some of the best talen...

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Raw Extreme Metal with Jim (Mastiff) #83

Headbangers Podcast - December 01, 2023 19:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Jim from Mastiff. We discuss how he formed his vocal style, his vast vinyl collection and shitting in baths. Check out Mastiff: https://mastiffhchc.bandcamp.com/album/leave-me-the-ashes-of-the-earth

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THE ANNUAL FULFILL FOOD BANK BENEFIT CONCERT [EPISODE 163]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - November 29, 2023 13:47 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What a treat it was to recently sit down and chat with Roy Palijaro from Fulfill Food Bank and Colton Braun of the band - The Break Plans! Both of them are gearing up for the Annual Fulfill Food Bank Benefit Concert at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park this Friday, December 1st! Roy took the time to...

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Ep 47 Recent & upcoming vinyl releases from Blowtorch Records

Blowtorch Records Podcast - November 29, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes
There's a chill in the air as November segues into the advent season. Time to pop your headphones on, pour a glass and cosy up with our review of recent vinyl releases and lookahead to what's coming in 2024. Tracks played: Reggie 2 - Search Results What Is The Point? - Telebox Feel - TV Peopl...

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JOE SAMBA ~ GRACE & GRATITUDE IN SUCCESS [EPISODE 162]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - November 26, 2023 22:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Samba just might be one of the nicest guys we’ve ever had the pleasure of “podcasting” with! Smack dab in the middle of his first headlining tour across the U.S., Joe carved some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his music which is an addicting com...

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Gavin McInally | Damnation Owner Interview | Damnation Festival UK 2023

Headbangers Podcast - November 23, 2023 19:30 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We are joined by the main man behind Damnation Festival. We discuss how the 2023 year of the festival has been, some of his highlight sets and who he is thinking about getting in the future. Buy your tickets for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk

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Khemmis Interview - Damnation Festival UK 2023

Headbangers Podcast - November 22, 2023 19:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We are joined by Khemmis at Damnation Festival 2023, in Manchester. We discuss how raw emotion fuelled their last album "Deceiver", eating chips in UK and the parallels between their imagery and Dark Souls. Buy your ticket for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk

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Undeath Interview - Damnation Festival UK 2023

Headbangers Podcast - November 21, 2023 19:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join us with Alex Jones from Undeath at Damnation Festival 2023, in Manchester. We discuss everything from keeping death metal fun, zombies and why crocs are a superior form of shoe. Buy your tickets for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk

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THE DT'S ~ AN UNDENIABLE SYNERGY [EPISODE 161]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - November 21, 2023 03:43 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
I recently had the opportunity to have a great conversation with David Cacciatore and Tom Losito of The DT’s. The power-pop/rock & bluesy duo has played together for some time but established themselves officially as The DT’s in early 2022. Fresh off the release of their latest single “All In M...

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THE SELVES AND PLENTY OF THEM [EPISODE 160]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - November 02, 2023 19:15 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
If you lived in North Jersey in the late 1980s, you would have come across the band The Selves.  The band, started by Mike Reilly on vocals and guitar,  eventually grew with Paul Fisher - on guitar, Steve Raimo - on drums, and Mike Santoro - on bass, with John Raso as their manager. Hoboken, Ne...

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Road to Damnation Festival 2023

Headbangers Podcast - November 01, 2023 19:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This year we are attending Damnation Festival in Manchester UK for press and enjoying the metal festivities! We look back on our fondest memories of our time going to the festival since 2017, the best sets and who we're looking forward to this year. A great set of bands playing this year such a...

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JERSEY SHORE MUSICIANS PODCAST [EPISODE 159]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - November 01, 2023 19:18 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What a treat it was to talk it up with fellow podcaster– Matt Cullen – of the Jersey Shore Musician’s Podcast!! Matt started his podcast during the pandemic with his friend Jeff Kalemba as a way to help shed more light on the local music scene. Both musicians in their own right, Matt & Jeff’s go...

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Michael Bay Music Videos & Concept Albums with Damon (Of Virtue) #82

Headbangers Podcast - October 27, 2023 18:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Damon from Of Virtue. We have a great conversation about the universal connection that metal brings, how their latest album "Omen" was constructed and his dream music videos if they were directed by Michael Bay & David Fincher. Pre-order their new album "Omen" now: http...

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MIKE MONTREY [EPISODE 158]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - October 15, 2023 18:14 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We recently had the opportunity to chat with NJ singer/songwriter/band leader Mike Montrey of the Mike Montrey Band.  Although he was remote from his studio, his wall art made us feel right at home. We talked about the futile attempts to define the “Americana" genre and what that style and assoc...

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Blackening Goes Hardcore with Tom (Guilt Trip) #81

Headbangers Podcast - October 13, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Tom, the drummer of Manchester Hardcore group Guilt Trip. We discuss how the new album was heavily influenced by Machine Head, particularly the "Blackening" album, how the Manchester scene for hardcore is slightly dying and what being Hardcore means to him. Listen to t...

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Between Thrash & Death with Luana (Crypta/Nervosa) #80

Headbangers Podcast - September 29, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by legendary drummer Luana from both Crypta and Nervosa. She talks about how she has been drumming since her teens, meeting her heroes in Morbid Angel and collecting all things macabre! Listen to the new Crypta album "Shades of Sorrow" now: https://cryptabrazil.bandcamp.co...

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ASBURY PARK PORCHFEST 2023 [EPISODE 157]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - September 28, 2023 02:51 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
On Saturday, September 30th, dozens of porches throughout the City of Asbury Park will become concert stages for 125+ solo artists and bands! The Asbury Park Porchfest is in its seventh year of bringing together community residents and musicians to celebrate the universal language of music!  And...

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Ep 46 Jason Mahon from Bigmoon Records in Drogheda

Blowtorch Records Podcast - September 26, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes
Bigmooon Records is an independent record store in Drogheda, Ireland and episode 46 finds me chatting to owner Jason Mahon. From travelling all over Ireland for lockdown record fairs to opening a physical record shop, promoting gigs and helping to kickstart the music scene in the town, we get in...