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ATX Metal PodcastBlackhat: ATXMP Showcase Artist
The Breakdown Heavy riffs for heavy hearts, and show you do not want to miss. Ryan Rayle sits down with Seth Walker of BlackHat to unpack the band’s sound, the…
ATX Metal PodcastCloud Anchor: ATXMP Showcase Artist
The Breakdown Cloud Anchor joins the ATX Metal Podcast to talk heavy pop punk, big riffs, and the journey from local band beginnings to opening for Flyleaf at…
ATX Metal PodcastSilent Haven: Fighting Baboons and Looking For Friends
The Breakdown Meet Silent Haven, a rising metal band from Corpus Christi, Texas, building momentum through heavy music, close-knit friendships, and relentless…
ATX Metal PodcastDonella Drive: We almost Partied with Jean-Claude Van Damme
The Breakdown Ever wondered what it’s really like to take a band on the road? In this episode, the high-energy duo from Donella Drive, Aiden Escalante and…
ATX Metal PodcastSeratonin - Validation of The Thesis
The Breakdown Seratonin is building a metal band the old-school way - from the ground up, with zero compromise, a DIY merch operation, and shows that most…
ATX Metal PodcastINRVRY - Married In the Mosh Pit
The Breakdown INRVRY turns a Dayseeker concert into a life-changing moment - and their story is only getting started. If you love music with heart, this one…
ATX Metal PodcastHammerthrone - Something to Groove To
The Breakdown Prepare to be punched in the gut by a raw, groove-driven metal episode that reveals how seasoned musicians craft crushing riffs that connect…
ATX Metal PodcastAndy Flores: Building Community Through Music
The Breakdown Join Ryan Rayle and Andy Flores as they discuss the evolution of the San Antonio music scene, the importance of community, and the power of…
ATX Metal PodcastRelease The Captive: F**K Hospitality Management
The Breakdown Most bands try to look cool on stage; Release The Captive just proves that behind-the-scenes chaos is where the real magic happens—and how they…
ATX Metal PodcastForeword: The Band is My Gamble
The Breakdown Most band stories sound like Hollywood scripts — but this one might just beat them all. Andy Alderson from San Antonio’s Foreward spills a wild…
ATX Metal Podcast719: From Mountain Tops to Bass Drops
The Breakdown In this engaging interview, Skyler McCarthy from the bands 719 and Silence Becoming shares his journey in music, the creative process behind his…
ATX Metal PodcastCryptopsy: Decibel Magazine Tour Headliner 2026 (and some Jams)
The Breakdown Cryptopsy is back with a roar—and this time, they’re headlining the Decibel Magazine Tour for 2026. But here’s the twist: how do you stay…
ATX Metal PodcastKNOW//SUFFER: Rack Full of Spices, Many Flavors of Sound
The Breakdown Most bands have a story, but few have the wild, hilarious, and sometimes downright bizarre adventures these guys do. Imagine walking into a…
ATX Metal PodcastVilamoura: Affordable Metalcore with Stock Options
So, I sat down with Vilamoura — the Austin locals who are still grinding after all these years. And let me tell you, they’ve got dreams bigger than Texas. In…
ATX Metal PodcastCytera: Practice Makes Permanent
The Breakdown Most metal bands are happy enough to talk about riffs and mosh pits, but Cytera? They dive headfirst into the chaos—from their first stage nerves…
ATX Metal PodcastLift The Curse: Terrible Shirt, Amazing Riff! (Their newest song and video "House of Horrors")
The Breakdown In this lively interview, Ryan chats with band members from Lift the Curse to discuss their latest single 'House of Horrors,' the creative…
ATX Metal PodcastP.H.0 - Not Sponsored by NYU but They Got an Erhu
Summary Join Rya as he chats with Howard and Jun from PH0, a Brooklyn-based band blending traditional Chinese instruments with electronic and metal influences…
ATX Metal PodcastUpon A Burning Body: 20 years later and We are Still Going Strong
In this episode, Ruben Alvarez from Upon a Burning Body discusses the band's journey, their recent album, and upcoming tours. They also delve into the band's…
ATX Metal PodcastDarkness Divided: Returning to Austin One More Time (ATXMP Showcase Headliner)
The Breakdown In this engaging interview, Ryan Rayle speaks with Gerard from Darkness Divided, exploring the band's history, their journey through the music…
ATX Metal PodcastFuture//Ghost: We Got Gundam's (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan sits down with members of the band Future Ghost to discuss their musical journey, upcoming…
ATX Metal PodcastCultBurner: Don't Punch Brett in the Face (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode, Ryan hosts the band Cult Burner, discussing their formation, music style, and the vibrant Austin music scene. The band members…
ATX Metal PodcastBroken Time: Show up for the Showcase at Sundown (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Broken Time Jake and Alyus, a metal band from Temple, Texas…
ATX Metal PodcastBridges Ablaze: No Dumpster, Just Fire (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members Brien and Ruben of Bridges Ablaze, discussing their journey from…
ATX Metal PodcastBatlips: It's Like Watching a Pterodactyl Play Bass (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the band BatLips, discussing their unique sound, evolution, and upcoming…
ATX Metal PodcastZombieKing: Small town Roots with Texas sized sound
The Breakdown In this episode, the ATX Metal Podcast hosts the band Zombie King, discussing their Texas tour, origins, and the importance of community support…
ATX Metal PodcastTerminal Decay: Horror Anime's Soundtrack
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Nick Haas, the creator of Terminal Decay, a deathcore project influenced by…
ATX Metal PodcastOrodrim: A Musical Reflection on Society
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Eamon Danzig about his new album, Thanatocracy, and the personal and political…
ATX Metal PodcastWe Are Man: Still Doing That Old Band Thing
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan interviews Aaron from the band, discussing their journey from Austin to Pampa, Texas, the…
ATX Metal PodcastWolvera: Navigating Challenges and the Path to Success
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle speaks with the members of the metal band Wolvera, discussing their formation, the…
ATX Metal PodcastInterlinked: We were a thing before Harambe
The Breakdown: In this episode, Ryan interviews Jordan Rosser from the band Interlinked, discussing their journey from thrash metal to metalcore, the impact of…
ATX Metal PodcastSupporting Local Music: The Heart of Central Texas Metal Fest with Ricky Fullen
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle welcomes Ricky Fullen, the vocalist of Hate Waker and organizer of the Central Texas…
ATX Metal PodcastReign: The Definition of Local Metal (ATXMP Headlining Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan has an engaging chat with members of the band Reign, exploring their journey over the past decade…
ATX Metal PodcastLift The Curse: Write, Record, Release (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle welcomes back the duo Lift the Curse, consisting of Jon Yadon Jr. and Ryan Hegefeld…
ATX Metal PodcastEstraya: Your New Top 8 Band (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle engages with members Danny Leal and Travis Case of the band Estraya, discussing their…
ATX Metal PodcastLeft IV Dead: Hit the Heavy Button (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown: In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews members Austin Blades and Giancarlo Fernandez of the San Antonio-based band…
ATX Metal PodcastTibetan Sky Burial: It's Mood Music (ATXMP Showcase Artist)
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Tibetan Sky Burial, a local band known for their…
ATX Metal PodcastBackbiter: Writing bangers @75mph and they ain't slowing down
The Breakdown Backbiter, a metal band from Ohio, discusses their formation, music, and experiences in the local music scene. They talk about how they recruited…
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with Jake Murphy of Beyond All Hope
The Breakdown Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in…
ATX Metal PodcastRasing the Bar: Lift The Curse delivers Quantity and Quality
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Lift the Curse, an alternative heavy rock band based in Austin…
ATX Metal PodcastVensutra: This Side Show You Don't Want to Miss
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements…
ATX Metal PodcastBat City Black Metal Fest: A chat with Eamon Danzig
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss…
ATX Metal PodcastYour Per Diem is 3 cigarettes: Dave Perry's rising success with Fear of Water
The Breakdown In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and…
ATX Metal Podcast"I Got that Radio Face": A sit down with Glass Grinder
The Breakdown: Glass Grinder is a metal band from Austin, Texas that combines elements of grindcore, deathcore, and heavy metal. They aim to stand out by not…
ATX Metal PodcastLocal Bands and Attention Spans: Say Hello to Josh Arnold
The Breakdown: In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan and Josh discuss their foray into the world of reaction videos and their love for metal music…
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with A Means To An End
The Breakdown: A Means To An End is a metalcore band from Corpus Christi, Texas. The band has been together for about eight or nine years, but started taking…
ATX Metal PodcastAll things Canadian: An interview with Waterfront
The Breakdown In this conversation, I chat with members Dan and Tanner of the band Waterfront to discuss their background, education, and signing with Affiant…
ATX Metal PodcastThis is Art: DSGNS return with a new Record
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band DSGNS to discuss their new record and their journey in creating it. They…
ATX Metal PodcastBlood on the Snare: 20 years of Chaos with Thumbscrew
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews the band members Daniel and Stephen of Thumbscrew and delves into their journey as a…
ATX Metal PodcastTalking local music with Kevin Hellestad of The Chord Progression Podcast
The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews Kevin Hellestad from the Chord Progression Podcast. They discuss the importance of…
ATX Metal PodcastIt's time to tour with Tulip!
The Breakdown In this interview, I speak with Colin and Ashleigh of Tulip, a symphonic groove metal band from Dallas. We discuss the band's unique sound and…
ATX Metal PodcastPlumbers and Drummers with Dalton Kennerly of Levels
The Breakdown In this conversation, Dalton Kennerly from the band LEVELS discusses various aspects of the band's journey and music career. He talks about…
ATX Metal PodcastGET UP! with Mike Evans of Profiler
Profiler is a Nu-Metal reawakening from the mind of vocalist and guitarist Mike Evans. This band is inspired by those who have incited change in genres, arts…
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with Engineered Society Project
ESP was founded in 2015 by Timothy Moss. The band’s concept and music was inspired by Timothy’s travels in the Middle East and events in the US. The band’s…
ATX Metal PodcastFrom Beethoven to Breakdowns with Vox Nostra
I love when "new to me" bands reach out asking to check out their music out. It's one of the cool aspects of running a metal podcast. Vox Nostra dropped me a…
ATX Metal PodcastFour dudes and some nood's with Release The Captive
Release The Captive have been around the Austin, TX metal scene for a few years now. I spoke with the band previously back in Dec of 2021 (link below if you…
ATX Metal Podcast"You write the emails, we'll write the riffs" with Christopher Danner of Torrential Rain
I get a fair amount of emails asking for reviews and promotion and I came across one email for a band based out of Germany. It isn't everyday that I get emails…
ATX Metal PodcastIt's SHREDtember with Brien Allen, Dylan Kortz and Jon Yadon Jr
I wanted to mix it up a little bit so instead of interviewing one band, I sat down with three individuals from three various projects to talk about all things…
ATX Metal PodcastI lasted 0:07 seconds with Familiar With Failure
It is always good when I finally get to interview a local/regional band that's been on the radar for a while. Familiar With Failure is one of those bands for…
ATX Metal PodcastSay Hello to The A&R Foundation: A conversation with James, Rob and Austin
The A&R Foundation was founded in 2022 as a non-profit organization, providing services to independent musicians in Austin, TX. Since then, our mission has…