The Heavy Desert Podcast

Daniel Sierras
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I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. From interviews, recommendations, and concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras. And remember, keep digging and you’ll find the underground!

  1. 3D AGO

    Dust Giant

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mike Earles and Matt Henderson of the band Dust Giant, who just released their debut album, Static in the Blood in January, which landed at #13 on the January Doomcharts. We dig into their new album, their influences, their creative process (especially since they live across the country from each other) and much more, including another album coming out in May! I had a great chat with the guys, so please tune in and subscribe!

    44 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Temple of the Fuzz Witch - Noah Bruner

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Noah Bruner, lead singer and guitarist of the band Temple of the Fuzz Witch, who will be performing at this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV on May 2nd, in Houston, Texas at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Noah talks about his influences, what it was like starting out as a young band, the evolution of Temple of the Fuzz Witch, what the band has planned in the near future as far as new music goes, and much more! I had a great conversation with Noah, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

    31 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Gateway to Gravitoyd w/Jon Cosky & Jude Sisk

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jon Cosky and Jude Sisk of the band Stone Nomads and the masterminds behind Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd, at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Jon recently reached out to The Heavy Desert Podcast and I was honored that he asked for it to be the official podcast for this year’s festival. So for this episode, the Gateway to Gravitoyd is officially opened as I talk to the guys all about the festival, from its inception, to its present, to what these guys have planned for the future. Oh, and we also talk some Stone Nomads as well, as they’ll be one of the bands playing at this year’s fest. I had a fantastic conversation with these guys, so make sure to tune in and subscribe!

    42 min

  4. FEB 13

    John Gist - Planet Desert Rock Weekend

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome the man behind Vegas Rock Revolution’s Planet Desert Rock Weekend, John Gist. John gives his thoughts on how this year’s festival went and also gives the dates for next year’s event. PLUS he drops the first eight bands slated to appear at next year’s festival! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you’re not gonna want to miss this episode!

    1h 52m

  5. FEB 11

    Concerts With Chris - Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI Recap

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast we have a special edition of Concerts With Chris, as I welcome back concert correspondent Chris McGowan, along with special guest, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog, as we recap our experience of the four day event that was Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI, in Las Vegas, Nevada. We dive into all the bands that played, the community and some of our experiences from the festival. We had a great time reliving our experience in Las Vegas, and hope you enjoy our chat about it! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

    1h 22m

  6. FEB 10

    German Stoner Rock Band - Stargo

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Nordin, Stefan and Karsten of the German band Stargo to the show. They have a new album, Violet Skies, dropping February 13th and it is a straight up, heavy-stoner rock banger! We dig into that, their influences, what they’ve got coming up, and I’ve got an exclusive track from the new album that you’ll hear first on the show! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

    34 min

  7. FEB 5

    20 Watt Tombstone - Tom Jordan

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Tom Jordan, vocalist and guitarist of the band 20 Watt Tombstone. If you’re not familiar with 20 Watt Tombstone, they are a heavy rock two piece out of Wisconsin, that are absolutely awesome! Tom talks about his influences growing up, the backstory of the band from their extensive touring to the big differences in recording their two albums, and he also has a book coming out later this year about many of his stories from the road. In fact, he shares one of those stories that involves the remains of a human finger! I had a great conversation with Tom and you won’t wanna miss it! Tune in and subscribe!

    55 min

  8. FEB 3

    Vandhali

    Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Craig Harker, Stephen Rael, Jason Kleim and Marc Christoforidis of the Denver, Colorado band Vandhali to the show. They released a trio of EPs in 2025 that they call The Evil Trilogy, which included Born in Evil, After Evil and The Fall of Evil that were each well received on the Doomcharts when they came out. We dig into that, their influences, how they got started as a band, the Denver underground scene and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

    44 min
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I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. From interviews, recommendations, and concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras. And remember, keep digging and you’ll find the underground!

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  • Creator
    Daniel Sierras
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Sierras
  • Show Website
    The Heavy Desert Podcast