Metal Swap Talk: Recent Episodes
Metal Swap Talk
Heavy metal fans located in San Diego, California. We discuss local metal shows, news, reviews, and keep you up to Metal Swap Meet news. Join hosts Brian, Israel, and Nocturnal Overlord as they discuss what's going on in heavy metal.
Brian, Israel, and Juan announce the headlining band for Metal Swap Meet 2025! Also discussed is the location of the event as well as the date. Spoiler, it's on October 11, 2025, in San Diego.Check out our website:https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/?hl=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/sdmetalswapmeet/Fall Brewing Miramarhttps://fallbrewingcompany.com/miramar-location/
Brian, Eric, Israel, and Juan talk about their top metal albums of 2024. What are your top albums of 2024? Let us know in the comments. Help us out by subscribing!Eric's top metal albums of 2024 (in order of release date)Ihsahn - IhsahnStygian Crown - Funeral for a KingNecrophobic - In The Twilight GreyAttic - Return of the WitchfinderMorgul Blade - Heavy Metal WraithsWarlord - Free Spirit SoarObscene - Agony and WoundsArkona - Stella PandoraBlood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere (his album of the year)Yoth Ira - Blazing InfernoBrian's top metal albums of 2024 (ranking by most liked)1. Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere2. Borknagar - Fall3. Bütcher – On Fowl of Tyrant Wing Review4. Gatecreeper - Dark Superstition5. Traveler - Prequel to Madness6. Deceased... - Children of the Morgue 7. Massacre - Necrolution 8. Ulcerate - Cutting the Throat of God9. Wintersun - Time II10. Kanonenfieber - Die Urkatastrophe Israel's top metal albums of 2024 (in no particular order)Vltimas - EpicBewitcher - Spell ShockWitherfall - Sounds of the ForgottenUlcerate - Cutting the Throat of GodFleshgod Apocalypse - OperaKanonenfiber - Die UrkatastropheBorknagar - FallBlood Incantation - Absolute ElsewhereGrand Magus - SunravenEnsiferum - Winter StormJuan's top metal albums of 2024 (ranking by most liked)1.Blood Incantation- Absolute Elsewhere2.Ulcerate - Cutting The Throat Of GodSpectral Voice - Sparagmos 3.Mitochondrion - Vitriseptome4.Concrete Winds - Concrete Winds 5.Drowned - Procul His 6.Horna - Nyx - Hymnejä Yölle7.Adversarial - Solitude with the eternal 8.Intranced - Muerte y Metal9.Invocation - The Archaic Sanctuary10.Tribulation - Sub Rosa In Æternum (SWE)Related:Ensiferum interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnEMYKnoDqoDeceased... interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjrz7XPGAsDavid Vincent of Vltimas/Morbid Angel interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxed7UzPeJwMassacre interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRzwfVK2cEoStygian Crown - Funeral for a King reviewhttps://www.sdmetal.org/msm/stygian-crown-a-funeral-for-a-king/
Brian and Israel chat with Sami Hinkka from the Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum! He talks making a concept album, recording an album during the pandemic, and future tour plans.
Brian and Eric chat with Kam Lee, legendary death metal vocalist from Massacre, as well as Bone Gnawer, The Skeletal, and an original member of Mantas (pre-Death). Kam chats with us about his upcoming album Necrolution, out on November 8, 2024 on Agonia Records. He also talks about what it was like jamming with Chuck Schuldiner in the early days, if he though death metal would ever be this big, and what he listens to now. It was a real honor to interview Kam Lee, who is considered the godfather of growl.
Brian, Juan, and half of Israel chat with Troy and Steve from the death metal band Cave Bastard. We have known these guys for a long time, and it was hilarious to catch up with them. Cave Bastard are celebrating 10 years of death metal! Troy chats about his past being in Cattle Decapitation, Dead Ghosts, as well as playing in death metal band Parasitic. Steve chats about his years with Cave Bastard, as well as playing in death metal bands Gutrot, and Ritual Torture. Support this channel by subscribing. http://cavebastard.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/cavebastard/https://www.instagram.com/CAVEBASTARD/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AIPPBwxrlGFQBfylw7DBI
Brian and Juan chat with Rene from Pythoness Fox Creations, and organizer of the Rebel Noise Market at Black Plague Brewing. She organizes a punk, metal, emo market at Black Plague Brewing. Rene talks about the event that also includes the bands Acidia and Tina Fake. Big thanks to @blackplaguebrewing Full Metal Burgers, and Rene. https://www.pythonessfox.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@pythonessfoxhttps://www.instagram.com/pythonessfox_creationsPlease subscribe to this channel!https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/https://www.facebook.com/sdmetalswapmeet/https://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/?hl=enComing soon: Best metal albums of August you might have missed, Amorphis interview, Iron Maiden tailgate.
Arnold Barba is the artist behind all the Metal Swap Meet art. Arnold has been a friend for a long time, and is also a very talented chef. Please help us out by subscribing to this channel.We are trying to feature people local to San Diego, as well as international metal people like King Fowley of Deceased, Vinny Appice, and Derek Riggs. Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/
Our man Israel took a family trip to Europe including Scotland, England, and Wacken Open Air 2024! He talks about his experience being a Wacken Metal Battle juror, his favorite bands, and how he had to say sober for 12 hours. Have you been to Wacken Open Air? Let us know in the comments what your experience was like. What were your favorite bands?We've been putting out weekly videos, and you can help us by simply subscribing to this channel. We appreciate it!Oh, and we are seeking brewery sponsors :)Follow us on our socialshttps://www.facebook.com/sdmetalswapmeet/https://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/
Brian, Israel, and Juan chat with Joe Bursey about his monthly Metal Monday at The Tower Bar. He discusses the next one on Monday, August 12, 2024 with Shadowland, Ancient Rage and Kauterized. $10 at The Tower Bar. If you are into metal, and live in the San Diego area, Metal Monday is where you should be!Help this channel, and subscribe!https://shadowlandnyc.bandcamp.com/album/the-necromancers-castlehttps://ancientrage.bandcamp.com/album/rage-of-war-split-w-war-of-kniveshttps://www.reverbnation.com/artist/STOLENSOULSTHRASH
Brian and Juan discuss their top metal releases of 2024 so far. We are a bit late for the first half, so this will have to do. Help us throw a party at Iron Maiden in San Diego and subscribe to this channel!Spotify playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YC0tgKGre1kV32gk9am5d?si=450471a0c37442eaBrian's top 10 metal albums of 2024 so far1. Traveler - Prequel to Madness2. Evildead - Toxic Grace3. Borknagar - Fall4. Gatecreeper - Dark Superstition5. Ulcerate - Cutting the Throat of God6. Attic - Return of the Witchfinder7. Stygian Crown - Funeral for a King8. Wraith - Fueled by Fear9. Morgul Blade - Heavy Metal Wraiths10. Wormwitch - Wormwitch Juan's top 101. Spectral Voice - Sparagmos2. Dool - The Shape of Fluidity3. Adversarial - Solitude with the eternal4. Drowned - Procul His5. Coffins - Sinister Oath6. Hacavitz - Muerte7. Goat Semen - Fuck Christ8. Posthumous Regurgitation - The Corners Guide to Cadaver Cuisine9. Brodequin - -Harbinger of Woe10. Attic - Return of the Witchfinder
Brian and Juan talk about their top 10 favorite albums so far in 2024. There are lots of heavy metal, thrash, death, and black metal in these lists. Let us know what you think. Be sure to check us out on YouTube.
Brian and Israel chat with King Fowley, singer, guitar player, drummer, and leader of the legendary death metal band Deceased. King talks about their upcoming album "Children of the Morgue" out on August 30, 2024 on Hell's Headbangers. He also talks about the status of his other band October 31, his love of metal music, and possible tour plans.
We chat with Joey Vera from Armored Saint and Fates warning about the LA metal scene, playing in so many bands for so long, and their tour with Queensryche. Unfortunately, this interview was recorded March 12, 2024, and we are only able to get it uploaded recently. Sorry about that. If you like more content like this, please subscribe. Let us know in the comments what other interviews you would like to see us do.
Brian and Nocturnal Overlord (Vince) chat with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice. He talks about being asked to join Ozzy Osbourne, his experience with Black Sabbath and Ronnie James Dio, as well as being inspired by his brother Carmine Appice from the bands Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, and Rod Stewart. Big thanks to @SocieteBrewing for hosting this event.Big thanks to Vinny Appice. Be sure to check out his website.https://www.vinnyappice.com/Also check out our interview with Iron Maiden artist Derek Riggs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWb-acccu7UIf you like our metal videos, please help us out by subscribing to this channel. Live in San Diego, and like free concert tickets? Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/
Brian and Juan talk to black metal band Mythraeum about their new album "Oblivion Aeternam" out now on M-Theory Audio. They have also won the Wacken Metal Battle USA, and played Wacken Open Air in 2022. Big thanks to Mythraeum for coming by and chatting with us. Check out the Mythraeum links below:https://mythraeum.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/Mythraeum/https://www.instagram.com/mythraeum_official/https://open.spotify.com/artist/29Fp9rtAK4n3xD37bJpajtPlease subscribe to see more interviews.Check out our review of the Mythraeum album "Oblivion Aeternam"https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/mythraeum-oblivion-aeternam-review/Read our write-up on the return of the band Power Triphttps://www.sdmetal.org/msm/power-trip-returns-in-2024-the-axe-has-swung-again/Check out M-Theory Audiohttps://www.m-theoryaudio.com/Learn more about the Wacken Metal Battlehttps://metalbattleusa.com/
We chat with the legendary Iron Maiden artist Derek Riggs. We meet him at Societe Brewing in San Diego. For context, watch our previous interview with Derek in 2019. Leave a comment with your favorite Derek Riggs album cover artwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JZywONu4LIPlease subscribe to stay informed on upcoming interviews. We will also be uploading an interview with the legendary metal drummer Vinny Appice, most known for playing with Black Sabbath, and Ronnie James Dio. We also will be posting a video interview with bassist Joey Vera from Armoured Saint and Fates Warning.
Brian and Israel chat with Dan (Moonsirrom) and Alonzo (Wraith) of the symphonic black metal band Gannondorf. They have been honing their craft for years, and finally release a new album on 4/20/2024. Check out the album on their Bandcamp page. Also check out @GannondorfMetalOffical on Youtube.https://www.facebook.com/Gannondorfmetalofficalhttps://gannondorf.bandcamp.com/musichttps://www.facebook.com/Gannondorfmetalofficalhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6HOB8sNatqHsDGAwMQei5NHelp us out by subscribing to this channel!
Brian and Israel talk with Joseph Michael and Jake Dreyer of the progressive metal band Witherfall. They discuss their new album "Sounds of the Forgotten. Sorry the interview picks up in the middle. Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel @Witherfall Please support us by subscribing to our channel!https://www.witherfall.com/https://www.instagram.com/witherfallofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@witherfall
We chat with David Vincent about the upcoming Vltimas album "Epic" coming out March 15 on Season of Mist Records.David Vincent talks about Morbid Angel, playing bass in Terrorizer, and why he didn't play bass in Vltimas. He talks about working with Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (Mayhem, Aura Noir) and Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy). He also mentions his short career as a snake handler. Please help us out, and subscribe to this channel to see more videos.https://vltimas.bandcamp.com/album/epichttps://www.facebook.com/VLTIMAShttps://www.instagram.com/vltimas/
We chat with Don Van Stavern, bass player and longest member of the metal band Riot. Don talks about the upcoming Mean Streets album, his love of tequila, and moving on with the band after the death of Mark Reale. Thank you to Don, Atomic Fire Records, and Earsplit PR for the interview.
Brian and Israel talk to Tony Kakko from the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica. Tony talks about the new album Clear Cold Beyond, coming out March 8, 2024 on Atomic Fire Records. He also talks about writing songs in Mexico, and what it's like to lose a band member.Please subscribe to this channel and let us know in the comments what you think of the new Sonata Arctica singles. Have you seen them live?Connect with us!https://www.facebook.com/sdmetalswapmeet/https://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/http://metalswapmeet.com
Brian, Vince, and Eric all submitted their top live metal albums and they have combined to an overall list. Who are your top metal live albums of all time? Also, we really appreciate everyone for subscribing to this channel. We have reached 1,000 subscribers, and that is a milestone we did not expect to ever achieve. If you are in the San Diego area, join us for metal and drinks at the Tower Bar on Saturday, January 20, at 8pm. No cover, 21+757 University Ave, San Diego, CA 9210
Brian, Israel, Vince, and Eric all discuss their top metal albums of 2023. Please subscribe if you enjoyed this video. It will encourage us to do more videos. Brian's list:Cattle Decapitation - TerrasiteTwilight Force - At The Heart of WinervaleSpirit Possession - …Of the Sign Cirith Ungol - Black ParadeXoth - ExogalacticNight Demon - Outsider Drain - Living ProofTwin Temple - God Is DeadBlackbraid - IIJag Panzer - The HallowedIsrael's list:Obituary - Dying of EverythingCattle Decapitation - TerrasiteInsomnium - Anno 1696Hellripper - Warlocks Grim & Withered HagsAutopsy - Ashes, Organs, Blood and CryptsEnforced - War RemainsCirith Ungol - Dark ParadePrimordial - How it EndsVomitory - All Heads Are Going To RollMemoriam - Rise to PowerVince's list:Tulus - Fandens kallXasthur - Inevitably DarkUrarv - SubstratumMortuary Drape - Black MirrorEndstille - DetoNationManii - Innerst i mørketTroll - TrolldomVarathron - The Crimson TempleThe Magus - ΒυσσοδομώνταςEric's list:Dodheimsgard - Black Medium CurrentFaidra - Militant : Penitent : TriumphantSulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven SealsBlood Incantation - Luminescent BridgeDodheimsgard - Black Medium CurrentJag Panzer - The Hallowed - review https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/jag-panzer-the-hallowed-review/Cavalera Conspiracy - Morbid Visions/Beastial DevastationIncantation - Unholy DeificationBlut Aus Nord - Disharmonium - NahabMoonlight Sorcery - Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle
WOW! We did not expect such an amazing turnout! We chat about Metal Swap Meet, which was on October 21, 2023. Big shout out to Protector Brewery, all the sponsors and vendors, all who attended, and the bands Night Demon, Medieval Steel, Coven 6669, and Alchemy. Please subscribe to this channel. We are closing in on 1,000 subscribers!For more information on Metal Swap Meet, visit our websitehttp://metalswapmeet.com
Brian and Vince talk about talk about summer concert ticket giveaways. Also Metal Swap Meet vendor info, and the San Diego Pantera Ultimate Tailgate. Concert giveaways include Behemoth, Godsmack, Yngwie Malmsteen, Glenn Hughes, Wolfmother, Avenged Sevenfold, Cannibal Corpse, TesseracT, Meshuggah, Cattle Decapitation, and Tangerine Dream.
Brian and Israel talk with the legendary Udo Dirkschneider on the upcoming U.D.O. album "Touchdown," getting fired from Accept, playing with his son, the Russian / Ukraine war, and staying inspired at age 71. Big thanks to Udo, as well as @AtomicFireRecords and @EarsplitCompound for arranging the interview. Check out Udo's videos at @UDOtubetv Pre-order Touchdown to be released on August 25, 2023https://label.atomicfire-records.com/u-d-o-to-release-new-studio-album-touchdown/Please take one moment to subscribe to Metal Swap Meet on YouTube. It would really help us out.Metal Swap Meet will be on October 21, 2023 and will feature Night Demon, Medieval Steel, Coven 6669, and AlchemyMore details on our websitehttp://www.metalswapmeet.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqWEuyMXDLBd13Xbgm68Tw
Brian and Vince chat with Kristin from Coffee & Metal. For those unfamiliar, Coffee & Metal are metal fans that do interviews and reviews here in the San Diego area. Kristin is also a talented clothing designer that is working on stage-ware and metal related jewelry. Check out their coverage of the Wacken Metal Battle. Please help us out, and subscribe to @MetalSwapMeet on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@UCeibDvMPxjGMGSvBYmdz3tg https://www.instagram.com/coffee.and.metal_show/https://www.facebook.com/Coffeeandmetalshowhttps://ko-fi.com/coffeeandmetalshowhttps://www.instagram.com/baby_demon_of_metal/https://www.instagram.com/cristhrashersd/https://www.instagram.com/bellalugosyhttps://www.instagram.com/crusty_abomination
We chat with Nino, owner of The Firm Clothing, and organizer of many hardcore punk shows including a huge hardcore festival in San Diego called Summer Slam.
We chat with our friend Travis Ryan, lead singer of the death metal band Cattle Decapitation. He talks about touring, the new album Terrasite, writing with members that are all over the world, lyric inspiration, hardship. Check out Terrasite on Metal Blade Records on May 12, 2023.
Israel and Vince interview Krisiun drummer Max Kolesne. They were on tour with Vader and Decrepit Birth, and played Brick by Brick in San Diego.
Israel and Vince interview Matt Sotelo from Decrepit Birth at Brick by Brick. They are a death metal band on tour with Krisiun and Vader.
Brian went out to Houston for Hell's Heroes V. It was a badass time seeing Visigoth, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Possessed, Night Demon, and many more. Big thanks to Christian and the White Oak Music Hall for the event. If you would like to see my photos from the fest, visit the link below.https://heavymetalphoto.com/hells-heroes-v-2023Keep an eye on our socials for updates and news on Metal Swap Meet 2023.
We chat with Helloween drummer Daniel Löble about their US tour with HammerFall, playing in a larger band with Kai Hansen, and Michael Kiske, and playing with 4 bass drums.
Brian and Israel talk with Seregor (Dennis) of Carach Angren about his inspirations their albums, touring, a creating a concept album.
We talk with Gaerea who are on tour with Rotting Christ, Carach Angren, and Uada. We are at Brick by Brick, in San Diego, CA. He discusses the visuals, reception in Brazil, and their tour.Please subscribe for more interviews.
We talk with Metal Swap Meet alumni Mark Briody, the guitarist of Jag Panzer. If you are not familiar with Jag Panzer, they are a classic heavy metal band from the USA. We were fortunate enough to have them play in San Diego in 2017. Mark Discusses their upcoming album titled "The Hallowed" as well as their European tour.
Our short tribute to an amazing person. Justin Bartlett was not only an artist who made art for many metal bands like Hooded Menace, Trap Them, and John Carpenter's The Thing. His art has been seen worldwide in the metal world. I was fortunate enough to know Justin personally. We often ran into each other at metal shows, and eventually, we hung out at our local watering hole, and he was often attending the yearly Metal Swap Meet. If you can, support his funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/justinbart...Buy some of his merch, before it's gone.https://www.vberkvlt.com/We will miss you, Justin.
Brian, Israel and Vince chat with Raymond and Terry of BeerAlien.com about beers in San Diego, Las Vegas, as well as heavy metal beers.
We finally get to reflect on the Metal Swap Meet from October 2022. We discuss how things went, the bands, the vendors, and the amazing crowd. Thank you for an amazing year!
We talk about the upcoming metal trivia, Iron Maiden tailgate in San Diego, Psycho Las Vegas, and giveaways.
VIP and general admission ticket options are now out. Go to MetalSwapMeet.com to find them. We chat about Mythraeum winning the Wacken Metal Battle, and some sponsor updates.
We have had our event at Setting Sun Sake for over 3 years, and now they need our help. We talk with Josh and Kim about the past, present, and future of Setting Sun Sake and the Metal Swap Meet in San Diego.
We talk about the bands playing Metal Swap Meet, including Evildead, The Lord Weird Slough Feg, The Gene Hoglan Experience, Stygian Crown, and Nightshadow. We also talk about the Wacken Metal Battle in San Diego at Brick by Brick. Help for Setting Sun Sake, and officially announce DJ Katon and Derek Riggs will be at Metal Swap Meet 2022.
Brian and Israel get a new video light (yay!), go over new metal albums and releases expected in Q1 2022, and have news about Metal Swap Meet 2022. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to stay up to date on Metal Swap Meet and other metal ramblings.
Brian, Israel and Vince are joined by our friend Eric to talk about our top metal albums of the year. Did you check out albums by Carcass, Hypocrisy, Helloween and Iron Maiden? We go over our best pecks of the year. We would love to hear about what we missed, and what you think were the best metal albums of 2021.
We review the new self-titled Helloween album. We also give an update at the Metal Swap Meet, which will be held on October 16, 2021 from 11am to 5pm, at Setting Sun Sake.
We visit with Guillermo Nasser, owner and brewer at Align Brewing in the Miralani Makers District in the Miramar area of San Diego. We talk about favorite beer styles, hazy IPAs, and the Metal Swap Meet. Be sure to save the date for October 16, 2021 for the next Metal Swap Meet!
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Brian and Israel interview progressive metal band Witherfall at Charlie & Echo Natural Craft Wine. We talk wine, touring, 70,000 Tons of Metal, We try their red blend wine called Tempest, which is only available from Charlie & Echo. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more metal stuff.
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Brian and Israel from Metal Swap Meet chat with San Diego metal band MALISON at Align Brewing. MALISON are a traditional/thrash metal band 4 piece currently signed to Metal Assault Records. We talk San Diego craft beer, touring, and Combat Records.
Malison is: Mario Lovio - Lead guitar Steven C. Rondina - Vocals/bass Nick Mafi - Drums Eddie Spade - Lead guitar
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Israel and Brian interview Beekeeper members Ally, Wally, and Dylan. We discuss what it's like to have a 3-piece thrash band, hobbies, and memories of the San Diego Metal Swap Meet.
Check out the music video on our YouTube channel! L.Imperator from death metal band DEFIXION created this amazing Metal Swap Meet theme song with a very power metal feel. For those metalheads who have attended the Metal Swap Meet in San Diego over the past 10 years, we hope the lyrics are meaningful. Thank you Katon W. De Pena from the thrash metal band HIRAX for always being a friend, and playing much of the music during the Metal Swap Meet. Thank you to all who have attended the Metal Swap Meet over the years. A big thank you to everyone who has hosted, and attended the event. We hope to continue to provide fun, and unique events to San Diego for years to come. Please subscribe and let us know in the comments what you think of the song and video. Your support over the last 10 years has meant so much to us.
Credits: L.Imperator: all music, vocals and lyrics. Ed Talorda: Mixing Lorenzo Kemp: Engineering and recording.
We got together and Vince and Israel got to hear the song, and watch the video for "All of Us" for the first time. It was also the first time songwriter and musician L.Imperator from DEFIXION got to see the video for the song he created. Please visit our YouTube channel for Metal Swap Meet to see the video. Thank you metalheads of San Diego and beyond for the support!
Brian, Israel, and Nocturnal Overlord bring in Steve Pearce from Cave Bastard to talk about what is new with heavy metal in San Diego. You will hear about updates from Cattle Decapitation, Temblad, Gravespell, Nightshadow, Theosis, Beekeeper, Metal Assault Records, Conjureth, Convent, Monarch, Thanatology, Necrochamber, and Unidad Trauma.
We talk with Steve Pearce from San Diego death metal band Cave Bastard. He talks about the upcoming new album, recording with Dave Otero, a little San Diego metal history, and the Metal Swap Meet.
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At the Psychotic Waltz listening party, we interview Jeff Wiederkehr from Burning Beard Brewing Company, in El Cajon, California. We talk beer, music, old school San Diego metal, and Die Antwoord
We talk with Norm Leggio, drummer of Psychotic Waltz, Nukem and formerly of Teabag, Broken Foundation and Cage. We talk about what is new with Psychotic Waltz, his days at Blue Meannie Records in El Cajon, California, the heavy metal scene in San Diego, and days on KIOZ Rock 105.3 and the metal show Another State of Mind.
Psychotic Waltz interview with Norm Leggio. Drummer of Psychotic Waltz, Nukem, and countless other bands.
We talk with Gabe Gomez from San Diego doom band Kyrkogård and Gabriel Halvor Media. We go over our new shorter format, and we talk about some upcoming shows including the King Diamond show in El Cajon.
We talk about how Metal Swap Meet 2019 went, and possible future plans. Brian talks with Jarvis from Night Demon, and play a clip from their performance at Metal Swap Meet. We talk about vendors, and memories from the event.
On this episode of Metal Swap Talk, we chat with Robert Vigna from death metal pioneers Immolation. Immolation played in San Diego at Brick by Brick on October 10, 2019 at Brick by Brick. Vince and Brian are interviewed by Razor Radio, who is hosted by Andy Ford, and Tanner Poppit at the Warbringer and Enforcer at Malones in Santa Ana. We also talk details on the Metal Swap Meet on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co.
Israel and Brian announce what band is playing the Metal Swap Meet. We check out songs from power metal bands GloryHammer and HammerFall. We listen to a song from San Diego thrash metal band Beekeeper. We also announce many of the vendors that will be at the Metal Swap Meet. We check out Night Demon.
We check out the song Evilyn's Revenge from Nukem, list some things for metalheads to do in San Diego, talk about some craft beer, and updates on the upcoming Metal Swap Meet
Metal Swap Talk interviews Derek Riggs, creator of Eddie and artist for the early Iron Maiden art. He tells us about living in London in the 1970s, being influenced by Jack Kirby, living in America, his opinions on Salvador Dali, who he wanted to work with, and his future travel plans. High Dive in San Diego hosted our interview, and we talk about a unique event coming up.
In this episode we review new albums from Nocturnus, Rotting Christ, and Necrochamber. We also interview Nocturnal Overlord from Necrochamber. We announce news on the upcoming San Diego Metal Swap Meet, and announce some news on Iron Maiden artist Derek Riggs. We also go over some local shows in San Diego, as well as some metal news including Dave Mustaine of Megadeth diagnosed with cancer.
Our first episode of our new vlog/podcast Metal Swap Talk. Here you meet Brian, Israel and Nocturnal Overlord, and they discuss heavy metal in San Diego and beyond. In this hour episode they will interview Jason Carlson from Home Brew Mart - Ballast Point, review the new Possessed album "Revelations of Oblivion" go over some news about the next San Diego Metal Swap Meet, upcoming concerts, and a little about ourselves.