Monster Riff Presents

Patrick Schober
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Monster Riff Presents explores all things related to Stoner Rock, including Fuzz Rock, Doom Metal, and similar genres. Brought to you by MonsterRiff.com.

  1. Interview With Patrick Brink of Volume: On the Desert Rock Scene and Getting the Band Back Together

    08/31/2023

    Interview With Patrick Brink of Volume: On the Desert Rock Scene and Getting the Band Back Together

    Back in the early '90s, a band by the name of Volume popped up in the blistering desert heat of Twentynine Palms, CA. Rocking out about 50 miles from the hometowns of desert rock luminaries like Kyuss and Yawning Man, Volume made a name for itself by delivering fuzzed-out psychedelic rock. In one stellar review, Revolver Magazine called Volume "the best lo-fi mindfuck since Monster Magnet's 'Tab.'" Volume was led by guitarist and vocalist Patrick Brink—who is now resurrecting the band in time for the remastered re-release of "Requesting Permission to Land." We were lucky enough to have Patrick Brink on the podcast to hear more about Volume's history—including what it was like coming out of the desert scene. Check out Volume on Bandcamp: https://volume-rocks.bandcamp.com/ By the way, the Monster Riff Presents podcast was just ranked among the top 10 Doom Metal podcasts by FeedSpot! Thanks for your support! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/doom_metal_podcasts/

    26 min
  2. Aiwass & Aawks: On Their Spine-Tingling Upcoming Split, ‘The Eastern Scrolls’

    06/29/2023

    Aiwass & Aawks: On Their Spine-Tingling Upcoming Split, ‘The Eastern Scrolls’

    For this episode, we checked in with two incredible bands about an exciting upcoming split! Aiwass, the brooding Psychedelic Doom project that put out the stellar "Wayward Gods" in 2021, and Aawks, the upbeat Psychedelic Doom band that put out the excellent "Heavy On the Cosmic" in 2022, have teamed up for a powerful new split entitled "The Eastern Scrolls."  Inspired by the life and writings of Russian mystic Madame Blavatsky, The Eastern Scrolls is a dark, mysterious, and enthralling evolution of both bands’ individual sounds. The result: A heavy, captivating split between two heavy, captivating bands.  The Eastern Scrolls drops on August 25 via Black Throne Productions! Pre-order here.

    28 min
  3. An Interview With Scott Spiers of Clean And Sober Stoner and The Doom Charts

    04/25/2023

    An Interview With Scott Spiers of Clean And Sober Stoner and The Doom Charts

    In this episode with Scott Spiers, the head writer over at Clean And Sober Stoner, we discuss the blog's name and history, his life through Metal and heavy music, being part of the Doom Charts, and so much more!

    42 min
  4. Godsleep: On 'Lies to Survive,' Growth, Touring, and the Greek Underground

    04/17/2023

    Godsleep: On 'Lies to Survive,' Growth, Touring, and the Greek Underground

    Godsleep's "Lies to Survive" was a phenomenal blast of Stoner-infused Alt Rock. We sat down with Amie (vocals) and Johnny (guitar) to discuss this latest album, the evolution of the band's sound, their upcoming tour, and the Greek underground scene.

    22 min
  5. King Bastard & The Cosmic Peddler: On Releasing "It Came From the Void" On Vinyl and Their Record Release Tour

    03/08/2023

    King Bastard & The Cosmic Peddler: On Releasing "It Came From the Void" On Vinyl and Their Record Release Tour

    When King Bastard released "It Came From the Void" in early 2022, it was praised for its unique brand of "psychedelic filth"—cosmic and instrumental heavy psychedelic doom metal with unsettling overtones. Unfortunately, the band wasn't able to push the record out on vinyl.  But that's finally changing. Thanks to The Cosmic Peddler, King Bastard is seeing their debut album come to vinyl (available on April 5)—and they're celebrating that release with a tour through Texas. We connected with both King Bastard and The Cosmic Peddler to hear more about the album, getting it onto vinyl, and the upcoming tour! Learn more about the project here: https://thecosmicpeddler.com/pages/the-king-bastard-it-came-from-the-void-vinyl-release-tour

    25 min
  6. Todd White of King Volume Records: On Starting A Label & Advice For Bands

    02/13/2023

    Todd White of King Volume Records: On Starting A Label & Advice For Bands

    In this episode, Todd White of King Volume Records explains how he started his own record label—and offers advice for bands who are interested in working with a label themselves.

    45 min
  7. Tony Reed of Mos Generator: On "Time//Wounds," Songwriting, Why Black Sabbath Rules, And More

    12/15/2022

    Tony Reed of Mos Generator: On "Time//Wounds," Songwriting, Why Black Sabbath Rules, And More

    Tony Reed is the awesome frontman for Stoner Rock heroes Mos Generator. In this episode, we talk about the band's latest album ("Time//Wounds"—out December 16, 2022), discuss what separates Black Sabbath from modern Stoner Rock bands, explore what it's like playing big shows—and much more.

    37 min
  8. Twin Wizard: On Re-Recording 'Glacial Gods,' Life On the Road, And More

    10/13/2022

    Twin Wizard: On Re-Recording 'Glacial Gods,' Life On the Road, And More

    When Twin Wizard first released "Glacial Gods" in 2020, it was met with great reviews. But after a line-up shift to the two-man band, drummer Anthony Dreyer and guitarist/vocalist Matt Larson decided to re-record the entire album. The result was a fresh take on an awesome record! We sat down with the Savanna, Illinois-based two-piece to hear what it was like to reinvent a great album, discuss their latest tour—and more!

    37 min
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Monster Riff Presents explores all things related to Stoner Rock, including Fuzz Rock, Doom Metal, and similar genres. Brought to you by MonsterRiff.com.

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  • Creator
    Patrick Schober
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Patrick Schober
  • Show Website
    Monster Riff Presents