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ASTV | Are Gimmicks Good or Bad for Music? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Chris discuss the early 90’s alternative metal band LIFE SEX & DEATH who used a gimmick their lead singer Stanley and discuss whether or not gimmicks can hurt or help a band gain notoriety for their music.

SS | ABRAMS guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster  On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster from Denver melodic-heavy rockers ABRAMS. The guys talk about the bands new album “Blue City”, the band’s ever-evolving sound recording at the renowned God City Studios in Salem, MA, the musical relationship between Zach […]

ASTV | DOJ To Sue Live Nation: Smoke & Mirrors? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss the recent news that the US Department Of Justice plans to sue Love Nation for violating anti-trust laws and a current update on the international live music/ small venue crisis

ASTV | Can Bands “Go Back Home” After a Change In Musical Direction? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt is joined by original ASTV co-host Chris Akin as the guys discuss whether or not bands can successfully return to their original sound and style after changing musical directions and get into examples of bands […]

ASTV | Are 70 Bands Too Much For A One-Day Music Festival? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss the recent Sick New World show in Las Vegas and how rock and metal festivals are becoming too big in numbers when it comes to the amount of bands that are booked.

ASTV | Remembering Producer Steve Albini On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Chris Akin once again joins Matt for a discussion on the recent passing of renowned producer Steve Albini (Nirvana) and his integrity driven career.