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Rifflord Kirk Windstein of Crowbar redefined sonic gravity with his heavyweight riffs and serrated vocals, creating a unique sound that has now connected with a whole new generation of heavy music fans.

Kirk's band Down is a collision of huge personalities: Philip Anselmo (Pantera), Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity), Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod, Crowbar) and Pat Bruders (Crowbar). Since their landmark debut NOLA, the band has created savage blues and straight-up filth. As they approach their first new album in years, Down V, Christina explores the personal stories behind the music: the alchemy that made everything possible.

Emma Ruth Rundle is a musician and artist who has just released These Killing Times, an exquisite new record with a cast of characters that is large-sounding, intricate, provocative and emotional. Emma redefined heaviness for her longtime pal Becky Laverty, co-booker of the iconic Roadburn Festival, way back in 2017 when her solo show at the festival brought the house down. Nine years later, Becky has been an intimate part of the making of These Killing Times, and has recently launched a new zine called Slowpoke, sharing untold stories from exceptional visual artists and musicians. 

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Robin Staps of The Ocean alongside Tim Charles of Ne Obliviscaris join us to discuss The Ocean's epic new album Solaris, how the early days in underground Berlin shaped the band, and what's happening behind the scenes as Ne Obliviscaris prepare their first record with new co-vocalist James Dorton.

Over two decades, both bands have built undeniably devout followings across the globe. Here they compare notes on band survival, what happens when fans show material support, and share their takes on divisive vocals, the cutting room floor and major lineup changes. It made sense to bring them...

Mighty rifflord Pepper Keenan (Down, Corrosion of Conformity) talks about classic records like Down's peerless debut NOLA and Deliverance, Corrosion of Conformity's maiden voyage with Pepper as a vocalist, which were both recorded during the same period three decades ago.

Now, with the first Down LP in 19 years on the way and an epic new double record from COC, we delve into how the guitar helped Pepper get his point across, how vocals became another weapon, and the blues that runs through his veins with punk rock in his heart.

We also get into Black...

Misha Mansoor is the founding member of progressive metal band Periphery, a band he formed in 2005 who are known for violently infectious melody and deceptively complex music. A devout revhead and gear head - the man has had a hand in designing everything from drum libraries to pedals - Misha reflects on the songwriting techniques Periphery stole from Nirvana, and why the collision of art and engineering sits at the heart of almost everything he loves. We also dig into A Pale White Dot, Periphery's deeply personal exploration of loneliness, solitude, grief and our tiny place in the universe; why...

Shakewell broke through in a big way as a rapper alongside underground rap luminaries like his label bosses $uicideboy$. The thing is, he earned his stripes as a hardcore bassist in Betrayal. Rather than repeat himself, he's now brought his unique flavour of rap back to his hardcore roots alongside Drain shredder Cody Chavez on the brand new Slugeater EP.

In this fun, freewheeling conversation, Shakewell and Cody trace their shared history, wax lyrical about Alice in Chains, get deep on sobriety in a pill-soaked genre and explore why the walls between hardcore and rap are finally...

We Wreck Records brings together artists beloved by bands and thoughtful listeners alike. In this sample of the new format, here are some of the deepest moments from three two-artist conversations: Napalm Death and Melvins, Neurosis and Converge, and Devin Townsend and Anneke van Giersbergen. These influential artists explore why we shouldn't fear AI, lyrical processes, profound musical impact, and the tunes that bring everyone to tears. Watch the full episodes right here. 

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Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth joins Christina on the We Wreck Records podcast to celebrate 30 years of Dusk and Her Embrace, the album that cemented the band's identity. We revisit the stories behind the record, from Peter Steele convincing Dani to stage a fake dressing room brawl, to choosing the iconic artwork with ghost hunter Simon Marsden, why Euronymous loved the band's early demos and Dissection stole from them while black metal traditionalists balked at them, what it takes to survive in a band that's had 37 members, and why atmosphere has always come before everything else.

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To celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Helmet's landmark album Betty, frontman Page Hamilton reflects on the band's remarkable journey - from four musicians in a "too aggressive" New York band pasting over Dee-Lite gig posters to becoming one of the most influential acts in alternative and heavy music.

In this candid conversation, Page shares his unforgettable CBGBs audition story, the surreal experience of learning 30 David Bowie songs and performing alongside the icon, how he hears music in his head before ever picking up an instrument, and the impact Kurt Cobain's death had on the entire rock community.<...

Neurosis veteran Steve Von Till, the legendary band's newest member Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom), and Converge's Nate Newton join Christina to discuss Neurosis' beloved and blistering surprise 2026 album, An Undying Love for a Burning World.

Neurosis returned with their first new music in a decade after connecting with The Firekeeper Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to preventing suicide and improving mental health outcomes within the Blackfeet Nation community. The charity's annual concert ultimately became the catalyst for a new chapter in the band's story.

In this expansive conversation, we explore each guest's journey to...

Devin Townsend and Anneke van Giersbergen join We Wreck Records for a deep, funny and unexpectedly emotional conversation about music, friendship and the strange process of becoming human through art. Across nearly 90 minutes, the longtime collaborators reflect on the chemistry behind their work together, the records that made people cry and why music only works when it affects the artists making it too. The episode also dives into Devin's upcoming project The Moth, alongside conversations about authenticity, platonic love, trauma, transformation, creativity, touring, AI, Steve Vai, Enya and the emotional chaos of being alive. Expect an intimate conversation between two...

Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and sludge legends Melvins come together for a rare three-way conversation that's as chaotic, funny and insightful as you'd hope. Barney Greenway and Buzz Osborne dig into their collaborative record Savage Imperial Death March, unpacking noise vs groove, creative freedom, and how two completely different bands can somehow speak the same language. It's part history lesson, part philosophy, and part absolute nonsense ... in the best possible way.

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Carina Round from Puscifer joins We Wreck Records for a conversation that goes way beyond the music.

We get into the psychology of creating under pressure, the strange balance between darkness and joy, and what it really means to build something meaningful with other people. Carina opens up about finding her place inside Puscifer's world, the trust that fuels their creative process, and how pushing yourself into the unknown is often the only way forward.

From feminine energy in heavy music, to the chaos of the pandemic, to carving out beauty when life gets difficult...

Xtina sits down with Shawna Potter, frontwoman of feminist punk band War On Women, as well as an author and intimacy coordinator working across film and theatre. They talk about the band's new album Time Under Tension (out May 8), and the role of music in activism, the balance between message and heavy riffs, and what it means to create in a world that feels like a pressure cooker. From reproductive rights and human rights to performance, sexuality and the creative process, this is a raw and thoughtful conversation with an artist creating powerful conversations and musical collisions in song.

Ethan Lee McCarthy of Primitive Man joins host Christina Rowatt to talk about the band's devastating album Observance and the ideas behind their uniquely oppressive sound.

In this conversation, Ethan explains why Primitive Man rejected the limitations of traditional doom metal and coined their own term – "death sludge." He dives into the band's sonic philosophy, from crafting guitar tones that feel like "the surface of the sun" to drawing influence from artists as diverse as Portishead, industrial music and film soundtracks.

The conversation moves from sound to worldview. Ethan discusses the themes driving Observance, including tec...

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and their new record We Mean It, Man! isn't just a clever name. Raised on punk rock and all that came after it in Kyiv, Ukraine, the band - merging punk, gypsy music, techno, post-punk and more - brings electric energy musically and conscious power lyrically.

Eugene reflects on friends fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine, the spiritual resilience of people at war, and what it means to "make life possible again" after devastation. We talk Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Bernard Sumner, Fela Kuti, post-punk lineage, and the alchemy of working w...

Mariachi El Bronx is punk rock band The Bronx's double life expressed through mariachi music - a project that began as a fun experiment and evolved into something far deeper and more meaningful than anyone expected. Frontman Matt Caughthran dives into the wild netherworld of the band's new record Mariachi El Bronx (IV), his personal evolution, love, grief, and why both styles are more than just a sound - they're culture, identity and community.

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After 13 years away, Perth progressive powerhouse band Karnivool return with In Verses - a record that once again demonstrates the raw emotion, precision and profound rock power that has made them one of Australia's most beloved rock exports. 

In this episode of We Wreck Records, the beloved Aussie rock icons talk about starting out in Australia's most isolated city, the sometimes hilarious making of this exquisite suite of songs, the records that taught them how to feel and why their music is like acupuncture - hitting all the right pressure points for the people that have followed th...

Arguably the godfathers of sludge metal, New Orleans' Eyehategod broke the mould with their seminal classic records Take As Needed for Pain (1993) and Dopesick (1996).

In this intimate discussion with frontman Mike IX Williams, we dive into addiction, chaos, creativity, controversy, and the brutal realities behind two of the most influential records of the '90s underground. From broken glass recording sessions to finding survival through music, this is Eyehategod unclean and uncut.

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Swedish progressive metal band SOEN are masters of duality - crushing heaviness and devastating beauty. Their musical proficiency translates into a sound that hits you in the guts. In this episode of We Wreck Records, we're joined by multi-instrumentalist Lars Åhlund to talk about the band's new album Reliance, writing music that holds both darkness and hope, and why it means everything when the toughest guy in the front row is headbanging with tears in his eyes. We also talk about finding your musical home, the power of metal communities, Swedish folk melodies hidden inside heavy riffs, and what i...

Snapcase's Progression Through Unlearning had an originality and electricity that revolutionalised 90's hardcore.

On this episode of We Wreck Records, vocalist Daryl Taberski joins us to break down the making of Snapcase's landmark album, from the iconic opening of "Caboose" to the personal and political ideas driving the lyrics. We talk lineup changes, producer Steve Evetts' relentless studio approach, Buffalo's working-class scene, and how touring with bands like Refused, Sick Of It All, and Deftones helped shape a transitional era of underground music.

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Dismember's Like An Ever Flowing Stream changed the sound of extreme music 35 years ago and it still hits with blistering emotional power and precision. Fred Estby breaks down the band's refusal to compromise, the birth of Swedish death metal, the obscenity court case that put the record on trial, and why they would rather people switch it off than feel nothing at all. A deep dive into one of the most brutal, human and influential death metal records ever made.

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The New Noise Magazine team join forces to share their favourite albums, most surprising discoveries, hot takes and underrated gems of 2025. Join Founder/Editor in Chief Lisa Root, Marketing Director Chris Enriquez, Filmmaker/Photographer Nathaniel Shannon, Managing Editor Addison Herron-Wheeler and We Wreck Records Podcast Host/Producer Christina Rowatt for a wander through some truly incredible music released this year.

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Anatomy of Album Covers dives into the emotional and conceptual work behind some of heavy music's most striking imagery. Visual artist Caroline Harrison talks about translating sound into feeling, why discomfort can be beautiful, and how album art becomes an extension of the music itself. From obsessive lyric study and research rabbit holes to themes of anxiety, tenderness, violence, and feminine rage, Caroline breaks down her process, her collaborations with bands, and the personal history embedded in her work. This is a deep, thoughtful conversation about art as emotional regulation, connection, and survival, and why some images are meant...

We dive into the raw, chaotic and brilliant world of vocalists. Max Cavalera remembers a recording session with Chino Moreno that literally drew blood, Chaka Malik leaves his mark in the studio, HEALTH unpack the strange power of their song titles, Slomosa push back on the idea that music shouldn't be political, Refused reveal the intent behind their revolutionary sound, Walter Schreifels reflects on choosing honesty over expectation, and Melvins' Buzz Osborne explains why the rarest lyrics come from the happiest place. A fast, fiery collection of stories from the people who use their voices as weapons, instruments and...

We explore the rise of New York Hardcore through three landmark bands who shaped different eras of the genre. Roger from Agnostic Front reflects on early NYHC, community-driven shows, CBGB's and how a small group of outsiders built a scene from scratch. Billy from Biohazard breaks down the crossover moment — when hardcore collided with hip hop, street storytelling and heavier songwriting. Walter from Quicksand explains how that foundation evolved into post-hardcore: more emotional range, new influences and a different type of intensity.

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Soul Blind break down their record "Red Sky Mourning" and the roots of their sound, the mix of '90s alternative, shoegaze and heaviness that shaped them, and how they've carved out their identity. The conversation dives into songwriting, influences, touring and what it means to exist between genres in 2025.

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Return to Dust are one of the most exciting young rock bands of the 2020s. They are melodic, melancholic, heavy when it counts, and armed with harmonies sharp enough to cut glass. Backstage in the US, we talked about what a real rock revival actually needs: great melodies, emotional honesty, and the kind of songs that punch straight through the noise.

We got into the band's origins, from video games and older brothers to burnout soundtracks. We talked metal, harmonies, breaking out in a festival world ruled by legacy giants, and the strange spirituality of Pink Floyd...

A love letter to the early 90s: the moment grunge, post-hardcore, punk, riot grrrl and rap-metal crossover were born. Featuring Walter Schreifels (Quicksand), Buzz Osborne (Melvins), Molly Neuman (Bratmobile) and Billy Biohazard (Biohazard), we dive into the records that re-wired alternative music and shaped the next three decades. Expect Nirvana memories, Albini rawness, Riot Grrrl revolutions, rock vs. hip hop cross-pollination and the birth of a new era in rock music. 

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Biohazard's Billy Graziadei shares the story behind the band's wildly influential 1992 record Urban Discipline, what sparked the early rap-rock crossover, how Brooklyn hardcore kids with heavy pasts found purpose through music — and what keeps Biohazard pushing forward with their killer new album Divided We Fall.

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In this brutally honest conversation, Matt McGachy from Cryptopsy delves into the psychology behind extreme art and the band's latest album, "An Insatiable Violence." From his viral dream about social media torture to how fatherhood, touring, and tech addiction collide in modern metal, expect laughs, vulnerability, and a few death metal dad truths along the way. Then we go deeper — into Montreal's death metal legacy, the psychology of violence, and the evolution of extreme music. The frontman of one of technical death metal's most legendary bands opens up about ego, darkness, and the brutal joy of creation. Expect musings on...

Converge bassist Nate Newton dives into the chaos, emotion, and mythology behind one of the most important records in heavy music. From brutal fights to creative breakthroughs, Kurt Ballou's influence, Ben Koller's instinctive drumming and Jake Bannon's iconic art: this is Jane Doe from the inside.

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Ho99o9 is hardcore meets hip hop, industrial, and apocalypse. In this explosive episode of We Wreck Records, The OGM and Yeti of Ho99o9 unpack their ferocious new album Tomorrow We Escape — a record built to make you headbang, dance, and jump. They talk about growing up as Black kids in the hip hop era and finding their way into heavy music, how performance became a spiritual practice, the power of riffs, the meaning of 999, fatherhood, sobriety, and the art that defines their vision.

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Iconic drummer William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters, Assertion) opens up about the years he quit music entirely; and the journey back to falling in love with drumming. From the birth of emo to the exhaustion of early Foo Fighters fame, Goldsmith reflects on artistry, anxiety, and fatherhood with raw honesty. He dives into Assertion's new album Basking in the Gaslight, the story behind his nine-year silence, and why he still plays to document the human experience.

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Agnostic Front's Victim in Pain (1984) didn't just define New York hardcore—it changed culture. Roger Miret joins hosts Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez to relive the chaos of squats, CBGB nights, and recording raw with Don Fury. From fascist threats then and now, to the unity that kept the scene alive, Roger gets real about survival, community, and the record's enduring power. New music out this November!

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Guitar legend John 5 (Mötley Crüe, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth) joins us to dive into his new solo album Ghost. John takes us back to 1980s LA — Aqua Net hairspray, ramen noodles, and the last gasp of the Sunset Strip — before reflecting on his wild years with Marilyn Manson, his nearly 20-year partnership with Rob Zombie, and what it means to step into Mötley Crüe in the here and now. He opens up about the name "John 5," why he kept it, and the ghosts that inspired his latest solo record. From lessons learned watching...

Will Ramos and Adam De Micco join We Wreck Records to talk about Lorna Shore's new album I Feel the Ever Black Festering Within Me. From mood boards ("blue planet," "underworld with a gun") to ramen demons and Viking funerals, the band share how grief, chaos, and triumph shaped their most emotional record yet. Hear stories behind Forevermore, Oblivion, Lionheart, and War Machine — and why Parkway Drive inspired them to think bigger than ever.

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The mighty Max Cavalera digs deep into Chama, Soulfly's 13th album and one of his most inspired in years. Produced by his son Zyon (with help from his brother Igor), Chama blends raw riffs, tribal rhythms, and modern Brazilian metal into a record that feels as hungry as Max did at 18.

Max opens up about finding fire again after decades of albums, letting his kids push him harder in the studio, and weaving tribal culture into heavy metal. We dig into standout tracks like No Pain, No Power (featuring Dino Cazares, Gabe from Unto Others, and Ben...

Bratmobile's Pottymouth is a cornerstone record of Riot Grrrl: the 90s feminist punk movement where women claimed space in music through raw, DIY energy. Recorded in just 24 hours on a four-track for nothing but pizza and hair dye, the album captured the urgency and energy of its time. In this episode of We Wreck Records, drummer Molly Neuman takes us back to Olympia in 1993, when zines, basement shows, and a small group of friends sparked a movement that reshaped punk. Molly reflects on forming Bratmobile, the messy power of Pottymouth, Riot Grrrl's clashes with the mainstream, and why the...

Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro chats with guest-host Chris Enriquez about Only Revolutions, the album that changed everything. The 2009 breakthrough featured six hit singles, a four-month recording marathon in Vancouver and LA with producer Garth Richardson, and a burst of love, energy, and renewal. Where Puzzle wrestled with grief and loss, Only Revolutions captured passion, connection, and the rush of possibility. It was a record that pushed Biffy Clyro into stadiums and cemented them as one of the UK's most important rock bands. Simon also opens up about songwriting, the band's fearless evolution, and their upcoming record Futique (out...