Metal on Metal

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By: Mark Tremblay

Metal on Metal is a podcast that explores concepts through music, film, and other artistic endeavours

Metal on Metal - Sundecay
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On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Brian and Rich of the Toronto Doom metal band Sundecay.

In this interview, we discuss their latest album The Blood Lives Again. We also discuss having patience, Ratt, The Smiths, developing a taste for metal music, and The Sword.

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Metal on Metal - Conjurer
03/11/2026

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Noah See. Noah is the drummer of the UK based sludge/post metal band Conjurer.

In this interview, we discuss their latest album Unself. We also discuss entering your 30s, Stevie Wonder, audience favourite tunes, Fallout Boy, and not falling apart physically.

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Metal on Metal - Cancer Bats "Birthing the Giant"
03/01/2026

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Liam Cormier. The vocalist of the Canadian sludge/hardcore band Cancer Bats.

In this interview, we discuss their classic album Birthing the Giant and their 20th anniversary tour. We also discuss Much Music, leaving Toronto, advice for younger bands, and The Kathedral.

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Metal on Metal - Oathbreaker
02/04/2026

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Gilles Demolder of the Ghent based post-black metal band Oathbreaker.

In this interview, we discuss their classic album Rheia. We also discuss Punk-O-Rama, Wiegedood, Swans, and not being an asshole on tour.

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Metal on Metal - Coma Witch
01/21/2026

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with the Boston Massachusetts based Deathcore band Coma Witch.

In this interview, we discuss their new album The End of Forgiveness. We also discuss Deathcore origins, Shawn Mendes, breakdowns, and not giving up on ideas.

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Metal on Metal - Pile "Sunshine and Balance Beams"
01/07/2026

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Rick Maguire of the Boston Massachusetts based indie rock/post-punk band Pile.

In this interview, we discuss their new albumSunshine and Balance Beams. We also discuss Jeff Buckley, All Fiction, the Mirror House pedal, Stephen Miller, and personal art practices.

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Metal on Metal - Best of 2025
12/24/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we recapped our favourite albums of 2025.

In this episode, we discuss the music of Crippling Alcoholism, Erosion, Hacked Apart, Scalp,Rwake, Pyres, Deafheaven, Chore,Backxwash, Planning for Burial, Intercourse and Pile.

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Metal on Metal - Drofnosura
12/14/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with the Southern Ontario sludge/doom band Drofnosura

In this interview, we discuss their new albumRitual of Split Tongues. We also discuss synthesizers, the band Crippling Alcoholism, electronic music, finding balance, and not being afraid to try new things.

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Metal on Metal - Chore " Oswego Park"
11/22/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Chris Bell of the Dunnville Ontario heavy band Chore.

In this interview, we discuss their new albumOswego Park. We also discuss carving out creative time, opening slots, taking your time with music, and avoiding social media.

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Metal on Metal - Crippling Alcoholism "Cam Girl"
11/02/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Tony and Jonathan of the Boston based heavy pop band Crippling Alcoholism.

In this interview, we discuss their new album Camgirl. We also discussed exceeding your personal goals, the plight of an edgy band name, collaboration, drummer memes and the artistic satisfaction.

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Metal on Metal - Massa Nera "The Emptiness of All Things"
10/28/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Mark Boulanger of the New Jersey based heavy band Massa Nera.

In this interview, we discuss their upcoming album The Emptiness of All Things. We also discuss capitalism, the skramz label, constantly pushing yourself, the blog era, and synthetic 2000s indie rock.

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Metal on Metal - Erosion
10/13/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Nick Yacyshyn of the Vancouver based grind band Erosion.

In this interview, we discuss their latest albumInvasive Species. We also discuss recording riff ideas on your phone in public, touring west coast Canada, playing for older audiences, and low IQ riffs.

This week's new music features Coma Witch and their new song "Bombing Eden".

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Metal on Metal - Intercourse
09/27/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Tarek Ahmed of the Connecticut based Noise rock band Intercourse.

In this interview, we discuss their upcoming album How I Fell in Love with the Void. We also discuss scrubbing toilets while listening to podcasts, Megadeth, metalcore of the early 2000s, and Max Wright.

This week's new music features Gordon Heavyfoot and their new song "Black Day in July".

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Metal on Metal - Deaf Club
09/11/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Justin Pearson of the California based hardcore/noise band Deaf Club.

In this interview, we discuss their upcoming albumWe Demand a Permanent State of Happiness. We also discuss Justin's past projects, Three One G, pop music, and crossing the Canadian border.

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Metal on Metal - Truth Club
08/31/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Travis Harrington of the North Carolina based post-punk/indie rock band Truth Club.

In this interview, we discuss their albumRunning from the Chase. We also discuss the band's melodic and sonic tentancies, growing up in a musically inclined family, being kinder to yourself, and distortion pedals.

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Metal on Metal - Planning for Burial
08/05/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Thom Wasluck of the Pennsylvania based heavy project Planning for Burial.

In this interview, we discuss his new albumIt's Closeness, It's Easy. We also discuss 2000's RnB, Amp worship, handcarts and believing in yourself.

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Metal on Metal - Body Minus Head
07/29/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Kyle and Alexandra of the Kitchener Ontario hardcore band Body Minus Head.

In this interview, we discuss the band's new album An Exercise in Self-Sufficiency. We also discuss girlie pop, screamo, Bright Eyes, and collaboration.

This week's new music features includes the "The Unicorn" by The Isosceles Project.

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Metal on Metal - Cryptopsy
07/07/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Matt McGachy. Matt is the vocalist for the Quebec Death Metal institution Cryptopsy.

In this interview, we discuss the band's new album An Insatiable Violence. We also discuss Journey, Podcasting, The Unspoken King, and getting humbled.

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Metal on Metal - Stress Positions
06/25/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Jonathan Giralt. Jonathan is the drummer for the Chicago hardcore band Stress Positions.

In this interview, we discuss the band's new ep Human Zoo. We also discuss Macy Gray, touring Europe, taking care of yourself, and Roadburn,

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Metal on Metal - Meek is Murder
06/17/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Keller. Keller is the vocalist/guitarist for the Brooklyn New York heavy band Meek is Murder.

In this interview, we discuss the band's history. We also discuss family ties to music, Algorithms, flat tires, working with your influences, and piano lessons.

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Metal on Metal - Sacrifice
05/28/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Gus Pynn. Gus is the drummer for the legendary Toronto Thrash Metal band Sacrifice.

In this interview, we discuss the band's latest album Volume Six. We also discuss opening for Slayer, European festivals, staying in drumming shape and 80's pop music

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Metal on Metal - A Flock Named Murder
05/19/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Ryan and Cam Mueller of the Toronto Black/Doom metal band A Flock Named Murder.

In this interview, we discuss the band's latest album Incendiary Sanctum. We also discuss field recordings, being self aware of your abilities, Aqua, Dave Matthews band, and Weakling.

This week's new music feature includes "Covenant" by Honora.

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Metal on Metal - Chepang
04/27/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Kshitiz Moktan of the Nepalese grindcore band Chepang.

In this interview, we discuss the band's latest album Jhyappa. We also discuss experimentation, young people music, the grindcore police, tape trading and Fuck the Facts.

This week's new music feature includes "Sawed off Conviction" by Breakneck

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Metal on Metal - The Sword
04/09/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with guitarist Kyle Shutt of The Sword.

In this interview, we discuss the band's legacy. We also discuss finding your guitar style, Cheekface, mumble rap, and staying sane on tour.

The new music spotlight features "Less Than What You Once Held" by Body Minus Head.

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Metal on Metal - Rwake
03/23/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Brittany Fugate and Jeff Morgan of Rwake.

In this interview, we discuss their latest record The Return of Magik. We also discuss Black Oak Arkansas, maintaining consistency, samples, and embracing change.

The new music spotlight features "Hive Mind" by Lobotomite.

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Metal on Metal - Pyres
03/14/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Andrew Wilson. Andrew is the vocalist and guitar player for the Toronto based sludge metal band Pyres.

In this interview, we discuss their latest record YUN. We also discuss High on Fire, expanding the box of creativity, making music with your best friends, and new beginnings.

The new music spotlight features "Cold" by VVOMB.

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Metal on Metal - USA Nails
02/24/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Steven Hodson. Steven is the vocalist and guitar player for the UK based noise rock band USA Nails.

In this interview, we discuss their latest record Feel Worse. We also discuss recording remotely, the connections you make in music, yapping, and playing fly in festivals.

The new music spotlight features "Fragments of Glass Separating His Features" by Anthesis.

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Metal on Metal - The End
02/08/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Aaron Wolff. Aaron is the former vocalist for the Mississauga metalcore/mathcore band The End.

In this interview, we discuss their landmark record Within Dividia. We also discuss Solitary Sun, Burnt by the Sun, Relapse Records, and rediscovering creative passions.

The new music spotlight features "Punisher" by Workers Comp.

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Metal on Metal - Inter Arma
01/21/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with drummer T.J Childers of the Richmond Virginia sludge metal band Inter Arma.

In this interview, we discuss their new record New Heaven. We also discuss playing music with your parents, rat pedals, Thantifaxath and country music.

The new music spotlight features "Fantastic Waste" by The Sun Through a Telescope.

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Metal on Metal - Hoosier Poet
01/03/2025

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with former guitarist Matthew Fleming of the Hamilton heavy band Hoosier Poet.

In this interview, we discuss the history of the band. We also discuss music school, eating shit at gigs, developing your own musical style and Korn.

The new music spotlight features "Death Korps" by World Eaters.

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Metal on Metal - Best of 2024
12/21/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we recapped our favourite albums of 2024.

In this episode, we discuss the music of Crippling Alcoholism, Thou, Blind Girls, Oranssi Pazuzu, Pyrrhon and much more.

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Metal on Metal - Anthesis
12/05/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with the New Brunswick Death/Sludge metal band Anthesis

In this interview, we discuss the release of their latest album The Tension Between Rot and Genesis. We also discuss Nu Metal, The Godzilla and Spawn Soundtrack, studio experimentation, and more Nu Metal

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Metal on Metal - HIRS Collective
11/18/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Jenna Pup of the Philadelphia hardcore band The HIRS Collective.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their latest album We're Still Here. We also discuss Pop music, Country music, macho bullshit, touring every state and knowing when to rest.

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Metal on Metal - The Weir
11/06/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Sergey Jmourovski and Eddie Dalrymple of the Calgary sludge/doom band The Weir.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their new album Grasping. We also discuss aging, King Diamond, Metallica, Keelhaul and the importance of three riff songs.

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Metal on Metal - Uniform
10/24/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with vocalist Michael Berdan of the New York based industrial metal band Uniform.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their new album American Standard. We also discuss loss, strict regiments and reggae dub music.

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Metal on Metal - Fearbirds
10/07/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Kevin Keegan of the Vancouver BC hardcore band Fearbirds.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their debut album Auxblood. We also discuss getting into filmmaking, music videos and Diezel amps.

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Metal on Metal - Crippling Alcoholism
09/17/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with the Boston Massachusetts based heavy band Crippling Alcoholism.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their sophmore album With Love From a Padded Room. We also discuss Youtube University, boxing gyms, personal growth and soundcloud rap music.

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Metal on Metal - Lebaron
09/06/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with the New Brunswick based thrash metal band Lebaron.

In this interview, we discuss the release of their debut record. We also discuss rediscovering your passions, pop music, programming riffs and the Barenaked Ladies.

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Metal on Metal - Rammer "Cancer"
08/18/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with vocalist David K of many Toronto heavy bands including Rammer and Bleeding Out.

In this interview, we discuss the classic Rammer album Cancer. We also discuss working on your vocal delivery, metal vocal lessons of the early 2000s, demos, S.T.R.E.E.T.S and singing with conviction.

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Metal on Metal - Anciients
08/01/2024

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Kenny Cook. Kenny is the vocalist and guitarist for the Vancouver BC progressive metal band Anciients.

In this interview, we discuss their latest album Beyond the Reach of the Sun. We also discuss 70s rock music, the long game and spreading yourself too thin.

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