Episode 141 – The Metal Maniacs Podcast w/ Jay Ingersoll & ModdThe Michigan death metal titans NOCICEPTION return to the Metal Maniacs Podcast — and they’re coming in heavier, faster, and more lethal than ever. With a brand-new album on the horizon, we sit down with the full lineup to talk history, evolution, and the absolute brutality that is their upcoming 2026 release:Cognitive DismembermentComing March 2026Nociception’s newest chapter is a complete demolition of their past discography: sharper riffs, monstrous vocals, airtight drumming, and production that hits like a cement truck. The tone is clear but devastating, the bass tone is monstrous, and Dylan’s vocal enunciation is razor-focused. This is the band at their technical and creative peak.Meet the Members:🎤 Dylan – Vocals 🎸 Kyle – Guitar 🥁 Eric – Drums 🎸 Jared – Guitar 🎸 Blake – BassThese five have grown immensely since their last appearance on Episode 16 back in November 2023 — when Odium hadn’t even dropped yet. Now they’re back with full force, promoting their most ambitious and punishing release to date.Discography RecapDemoralizer (2019) – The starting point of their relentless sound.Tyrant: Population Obsolete (2021) – Heavier, darker, more complex.Odium EP (2023) – A glimpse of the technical ferocity to come.Cognitive Dismemberment (2026) – A new apex of brutality.Track-By-Track Highlights From “Cognitive Dismemberment”Labyrinth of Sanity – Killer second power-chord riff at 1:14, standout bass work, and a murderous blackened transition.Necrotic Dominion – Trem runs, sick drumming, black-metal passages, and a Cannibal Corpse-esque trill section at 3:14.Echoes of Forgotten Torment – Hyper-fast, disgustingly tight drums, dissonant grooves, and some of the best chord shifts they’ve ever written.Forsaken by the Grave – Morbid Angel/Soreption vibes, flawless blackened-to-death transitions, and standout vocals.Entropy Reigns – Three riffs in rapid succession, gremlin vocals, and a filthy ride-groove section.Veins of Eternal Suffering – Blood Incantation-level atmosphere, killer vocal patterns, and a unique open dynamic middle section.Fed to the Pigs – Melodic opener, backbeat groove, catchy chorus, and a crushing 3:15 end groove.As the Stone Meets Flesh – Slam riffs, gutturals, an epic trem section, and a bass break leading into a slamming outro.This record is as violent as it is thoughtful — proof of Nociception’s growth since their last time on the show.What We Discuss in This Episode💀 Revisiting Episode 16 — early struggles, Dylan taking on vocals, building their live setup, and how far they’ve come since 2023. 🔥 Evolution in Sound — what changed, what sharpened, and how new influences shaped their heaviest album yet. 🎼 Creative Process — writing, collaboration, right-hand technique, and how their approach to tone and structure matured. ⚙️ Production — how they dialed in riffs, drums, tone, backing tracks, and the clarity of Cognitive Dismemberment. 🎧 Scene Growth — changes in the Michigan/US metal scene and new trends they’re paying attention to. 🛠 Experimentation — new techniques, vocal styles, and production choices expanding their sound. 🎯 Future Goals — touring plans, long-term vision, and what excites them most about this era.Nociception is not just back — they’re transformed, sharpened, and ready to cement themselves as one of the Midwest’s most ruthless modern death-metal bands.Follow Nociception-https://shorturl.at/y1kdB Follow Us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi #MetalManiacsPodcast #Nociception #CognitiveDismemberment #DeathMetal #MichiganMetal #TechnicalDeathMetal #HeavyMusic #JayIngersoll #Modd
