#072: Aaron Howell

Denver rock and roll icon Aaron Howell is making the most of his free time during COVID by starting a new acoustic live streaming event, Papa’s Porch Party. See more about Papa’s Porch Party, Aaron’s band MF Ruckus and his podcast, the MF Podcast here.

Song Clips This Episode

Making a Killing/You Only Live Forever

We Don’t Party

Metal News

Is it fair for Century Media to remove Jon Shaffer’s bands from their website?

Loudwire: Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards Removed from Century Media Online Roster

A few references by Aaron in this segment:

The Punk Rock MBA

1000 True Fans, a concept discussed in this book: Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

Ashby’s Law of Requisite Variety

Are you surprised by the amount of support for Tommy Vext’s new project?

Lambgoat: ex-Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext raises $90k in 3 days

Tommy Vext Gofundme

Video: “She beats me when I go off the diet… this is how big your neck gets when you yell at me.”

Do you think grunge killed hard rock?

Mosh the Rockies Reacts

Gatecreeper – “Social Decay”

Gone is Gone – “Everything is Wonderfall”

Sold Soul – “For Whom the Banshee Cries”

#071: Angelic Desolation

Alien yeti and necropotami pose a greater threat to humanity than COVID-19. Angelic Desolation has more details, speaking from their practice space.

Get Quorum of Unspeakable Curses on bandcamp here.

Song Clips This Episode

Yeti Spaghetti

Cyborg Vampire

Metal News

Does Jon Schaffer’s Involvement in the DC Riots Change Your Opinion of Iced Earth?

Jon is in photograph #25 of this FBI Most Wanted poster.

What Will You Remember Most About Alexi Laiho?

Matt mentioned this is his favorite Children of Bodom song

Are You Dining in Now That Colorado Restaurants can Allow it?

Mosh the Rockies Reacts

Fleshgod Apocalypse – “No”

Hatebreed – “Instinctive”

Abiotic – “Smoldered”

#070: Shepherd

The newly-formed Shepherd played for just over one year before the COVID-19 pandemic changed their plans. Undaunted by the absence of live concert opportunities, Shepherd released their EP First Hand November 2020 on Destruent Records. Now Metalix is Shepherd’s next stop on the way to eternal fame.

Song Clips This Episode

Wendigo

Austin mentioned this song is inspired by the band All Them Witches. Hear them here.

Persephone

Metal News This Episode

Would you support a musician who is accused of domestic violence?

Lambgoat: Vektor premiere first new song in four years

Do you think Tim Lambesis’ bonfire accident is an example of karma?

What are you doing to support local businesses during the pandemic?

Austin’s shout out: La Dolce Vida

Nathan’s shout out: Pho TJ