Harsh Vocals

Harsh Vocals


Latest Episodes

Harsh Vocals – Episode 19 – Religion in Metal
September 24, 2024

For our nineteenth episode, we decided to talk about Religion in Metal. As an atheist, is there any real difference between Christian metal and Satanic metal? How important is religion as it relates to the music? Should metal musicians be subject to scrut

Harsh Vocals – Episode 18 – Imagery in Metal
September 09, 2024

For our eighteenth episode, we decided to talk about Imagery in Metal. How important is the look of a band? How important is the art that is used for album covers? Does one approach give a band more or less credibility? How does that same imagery apply to

Harsh Vocals – Episode 17 – Stereotypes in Metal
August 25, 2024

For our seventeenth episode, we decided to talk about Stereotypes in Metal. We discuss the few positive stereotypes, as well as the predominant negative ones. We even speak about our personal least favorites, and some surprising situations we've encounter

Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Jim and Todd of Amiensus
August 18, 2024

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Jim Benson and Todd Farnham - The guitarist, vocalist, and bassist behind progressive black metal band "Amiensus". We talk about Amiensus' creative process, influences, collaborations and growth

Harsh Vocals – Episode 16 – Metal In Pop Culture
August 12, 2024

For our sixteenth episode, we decided to talk about Metal in Pop Culture. We discuss our favorite representations of metal in Movies, TV shows, and Video Games, as well as displays of metal on a global stage. Of course we also touch on Gojira's amazing pe

Harsh Vocals – Episode 15 – Underrated Albums
August 01, 2024

For our fifteenth episode, we are joined by a special guest and longtime friend - Cary Gordon from MSRcast and Metal Geeks podcasts. We discuss what makes a band underrated, our favorite underrated albums, and deep dive into what sort of vocal stylings do

Harsh Vocals – An Interview with P.G. of Groza
July 21, 2024

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview P.G. - The Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist behind Atmospheric black metal band "Groza". We talk about Groza's creative process, influences, and touring . It was a lot of fun to discuss not o

Harsh Vocals – Episode 14 – Gateway Bands
July 16, 2024

For our fourteenth episode, we discuss gateway bands, and the progression of our ears from their beginnings to where we can appreciate extreme metal now. We talk about the bands that were most influential to us, as well as how the era we grew up in had a

Harsh Vocals – Episode 13 – The Best of 2024 (So Far)
July 01, 2024

For our thirteenth episode, we decided to check in with our favorite albums of the year so far! We're just past the halfway point for 2024 and it's already easily the best year for extreme music in three decades. We have so many favorites to discuss, and

Harsh Vocals – Episode 12 – Art vs Artist
June 20, 2024

For our twelfth episode, we discuss Art vs Artists within Metal. Are we able to separate the music from the musicians, especially if those musicians are questionable? We have strong opinions, and are forgiving towards some and take a harder stance on othe