Radical Research Podcast

Jeff Wagner & Hunter Ginn
Radical Research Podcast

Join hosts Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn in a bi-weekly conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of left-field rock and metal music.

  1. JAN 17

    Episode 124: FLOPTAGON – Bathory’s ‘Octagon’

    What started as a joke ("send us a $10,000 donation and we'll do an episode on Bathory's disasterpiece flop, 'Octagon'!") Well, we wondered what that kind of episode would be like, so we decided to just chat about it and see what happened. No big plan, no huge overarching analyses...just a little walk through the ugly, clattering eighth album by a man and band we absolutely worship. We count 'Octagon' as one of the worst two albums ever released by a legendary band...the other one, 'St. Anger' by Metallica, is even worse than this. Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.org Music cited in order of appearance:“Crosstitution” (Requiem, 1994)“Immaculate Pinetree Road #930” (Octagon, 1995)“Schizianity” (Octagon, 1995) “Crawl to Your Cross” (1988 recording)“Sociopath” (Octagon, 1995) “Grey” (Octagon, 1995) “Century” (Octagon, 1995) “War Supply” (Octagon, 1995)“Deuce” (Octagon, 1995) “33 Something” (Octagon, 1995) “Born to Die” (Octagon, 1995) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    1h 3m
  2. 12/27/2024

    Episode 123.5 – Autopsy’s ‘Fiend for Blood’: An EP in the Process of Dying

    As Hunter so aptly calls it early in this short episode: “Fiend for Blood is an EP that is in the process of dying.”         After the classic Mental Funeral of 1991, Autopsy released the Fiend for Blood EP as its follow-up. Those who were there in 1991 would have already recognized Mental Funeral as a towering achievement of death metal and, indeed, time has proven us right on that score. But Fiend for Blood impressed less. It was even more garage-y, it was a mere 12 minutes, and, at first, it felt like a mere afterthought. In the thinking of at least one Radical Research host, however, it is the band’s second-best recording in their entire discography. We discuss this 12-minute EP in…well, a few more than 12 minutes. Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.org Music cited in order of appearance:“Fiend for Blood” (Fiend for Blood, 1992)“Keeper of Decay” (Fiend for Blood, 1992)“Squeal Like a Pig” (Fiend for Blood, 1992)“Ravenous Freaks” (Fiend for Blood, 1992)“Battery Acid Enema” (Acts of the Unspeakable, 1992)“A Different Kind of Mindfuck” (Fiend for Blood, 1992)“Dead Hole” (Fiend for Blood, 1992) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    25 min
  3. 11/12/2024

    Episode 123 – Vauxdvihl 1994-2001: Exhumation Party

    Australia’s Vauxdvihl (or, for a short time, Vaudeville) came quickly, evolved swiftly, and left behind a beautiful corpus of 19 documented songs. We have stood in awe for three decades of this short but impressive discography, and episode 123 of our weird little podcast is an attempt to bring you into the Vauxdvihl fold. (Beware of the ridiculous amount of Fates Warning mentions here…or make a drinking game of it.)Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.orgMusic cited in order of appearance:Intro: “Summoning” (Siberian Church Recordings, 2001)“To Dimension Logic” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“Questions or Misanthropy” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“Separate Ends” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“Comedy of Errors” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“Philosophia Mosaica” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“In Search of Forever” (To Dimension Logic, 1994)“Assassination” (Vog, 1998)“The Funeral Party” (Vog, 1998)“For the Son Has Gone to Hell” (Vog, 1998)“Plots, (T or F) Are a Necessary Thing?” (Siberian Church Recordings, 2001)“Isis/Pekt” (Siberian Church Recordings, 2001)“Movement” (Siberian Church Recordings, 2001) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    1h 13m
  4. 10/30/2024

    Episode 122.5 — A Challenge from S. Craig Zahler to Hunter Ginn, re: Sarcofago “Nightmare”

    Jeff: “Was talking with my friend S. Craig Zahler a few days ago, and we were discussing Sarcofago’s 1987 debut, I.N.R.I. Zahler noted that there are some bewildering timing issues in 'Nightmare,' and how he’d like Hunter ('who is 20 times the drummer I am') to try and identify what the hell’s going on. I put this quandary/query to Hunter and let ‘er rip.”Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.org Music cited in order of appearance:Sarcofago, “Nightmare” (I.N.R.I., 1987)Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    11 min
  5. 10/23/2024

    Episode 122 — Intrigue CD 4: The Fourth Time We Opened the Capsule

    This episode brings to a close our periodic investigations of the Steven Wilson-curated 'Intrigue' compilation. Covering progressive sounds in UK alternative/post-punk music from 1979-89, 'Intrigue' nails its intention, proving that, while traditional prog rock may have waned in the '80s, that spirit of adventure and invention remained alive through the work of dozens and dozens of UK music-makers in this time period. This episode focuses on Kate Bush, Dif Juz, Cardiacs, Dead Can Dance, SLAB!, Momus, No-man and a host of others. Note I:If you don’t want to hear about our awesome Patreon supporters and how YOU TOO can support us, and if you don’t want to hear about Deserts of Hex #2, which YOU ALSO would love to read…then skip to the 9:07 mark of this show where we finally start talking about the subject at hand: Intrigue compilation, CD 4. Thank you. Note II:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note III:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.orgMusic cited in order of appearance:­­­intro: Talk Talk, “Living in Another World” (The Colour of Spring, 1986)[all snippets are taken directly from the Intrigue compilation; the following indicates where the songs originally appeared] Kate Bush, “Waking the Witch” (Hounds of Love, 1985)This Mortal Coil, “Ivy and Neet” (Filigree & Shadow, 1986)Perennial Divide, “Beehead” (Beehead 7”, 1987)The Sisters of Mercy, “This Corrosion” (Floodland, 1987) O Yuki Conjugate, “Ascension” (Into Dark Water, 1987)Dif Juz, “No Motion” (Lonely is An Eyesore, 4AD compilation, 1987)SLAB!, “Gutter Busting” (Descension, 1987)Momus, “Murderers, the Hope of Women” (Murderers, the Hope of Women, 1987)Dead Can Dance, “The Host of Seraphim” (The Serpent’s Egg, 1988) Cardiacs, “R.E.S.” (A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window, 1988) The The, “Good Morning Beautiful” (Mind Bomb, 1989)The Shamen, “Omega Amigo” (Omega Amigo single, 1989)No-Man, “Night Sky, Sweet Earth” (Speak, 1999 re-recording of 1989 version, originally from The Girl from Missouri EP)Kitchens of Distinction, “The 3rd Time We Opened the Capsule” (12” single, 1989) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it. UNTIL WE PERCEIVE BIFROST...THIS is Radical Research

    1h 34m
  6. Episode 121.5 – Previous Episode Updates (Hail Spirit Noir, Hammers of Misfortune, Manes, Diskord, Xysma, Kayo Dot)

    10/10/2024

    Episode 121.5 – Previous Episode Updates (Hail Spirit Noir, Hammers of Misfortune, Manes, Diskord, Xysma, Kayo Dot)

    In this .5 episode (the longest point-5 we’ve done to date), we offer up 6 subjects of previous Radical Research episodes and take a look at their activities since we last put our spotlight on them. (As we explain at the beginning, the sound quality is rough this time, as Hunter is still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s effects on his household's technology.)Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.org Music cited in order of appearance:­­­Hail Spirit Noir, “The Road to Awe” (Fossil Gardens, 2024)Hammers of Misfortune, “Ghost Hearts” (Overtaker, 2022)Manes, “End of the River” (Pathei Mathos, 2024)Diskord, “Cogged Pother” (Bipolarities, split with ATVM, 2024) Xysma, “Midnight Call” (No Place Like Alone, 2024) Kayo Dot, “Get Out of the Tower” (Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike, 2021) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    31 min
  7. 10/01/2024

    Episode 121 – The CORONER Episode!!!

    Switzerland’s deadliest export, Coroner, which sliced and sawed its way through the metal landscape of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, has finally found its way under the Radical Research microscope. From the savage thrashing mayhem of R.I.P. to the reclined elegance of its final missives, Radical Research dives deeply into the methods and madness of one of metal’s ablest battalions.Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.orgMusic cited in order of appearance:­­­“Pale Sister” (Mental Vortex, 1991)“Son of Lilith” (Mental Vortex, 1991) “Spectators of Sin” (Death Cult demo, 1986)“Coma” (R.I.P., 1987)“Absorbed” (Punishment for Decadence, 1988)“R.I.P.” (R.I.P., 1987)“Shadow of a Lost Dream” (Punishment for Decadence, 1988)Canvas Solaris, “Arc-Lite” (Tribute to Coroner, 2010)“Paralized, Mesmerized” (Grin, 1993)“D.O.A.” (No More Color, 1989)“Tunnel of Pain” (No More Color, 1989)“Read My Scars” (No More Color, 1989)“Grin (Nails Hurt)” (Grin, 1993) “Shifter” (Coroner, 1995)“Gliding Above While Being Below” (Coroner, 1995) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    1h 25m
  8. 09/19/2024

    Episode 120.5 – Jeff Scott Soto and Queen’s “The Prophet’s Song”

    A quick look at Queen’s “The Prophet’s Song,” its a cappella middle section, and the treatment it was given by one Jeff Scott Soto in various live performances. It’ll all make a little more sense when you listen… Note I:The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note II:All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.orgMusic cited in order of appearance:­­­Queen, “The Prophet’s Song” (A Night at the Opera, 1975)Jeff Scott Soto (fronting Sons of Apollo), “The Prophet’s Song” (live in Orlando, FL, February 2018)Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

    18 min
5
out of 5
91 Ratings

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