Our guest this week is Ryan Gardner, the mastermind behind Cincinatti deathcore band Rose Funeral. We dive deep into the history of the band; from the Myspace demos to the iconic Crucify Kill Rot, Resting Sonata, their change of direction with Gates Of Punishement, what lead to the band breaking up and ultimately coming back together. We also go in depth about the upcoming Rose Funeral record & music video, his relationship with religion, tour stories & so much more.https://www.instagram.com/rosefuneral/Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFor sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
Jun 29
2 hr 8 min
This week we are joined by Kyle Anderson, frontman of deathcore powerhouse Brand Of Sacrifice. The band recently dropped two brand new songs, their first releases in over two and a half years. We go over the reasons behind the gap, internal band struggles, upcoming music & more. We also talk at length about the myspace deathcore revival, what we all think the next wave of deathcore will be & the band's experimentation over the years. Lastly, we couldn't not talk about anime... so we go over some Berserk lore, anime not being cool in the 90s, his personal favorite series, oldschool vs newschool animation styles & more.THIS PLACE WASN'T MEANT FOR US // SEEING REDListen Here: https://bos.bfan.link/TPWMFUhttps://www.instagram.com/kyleofsacrifice/https://www.instagram.com/brandofsacrificemetal/https://www.instagram.com/shiborithreads/https://www.instagram.com/dokurocoffee/Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFor sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
Jun 22
1 hr 43 min
This week we are joined by ex-Volumes vocalist Gus Farias. A true deep dive into the origins of the band, the djent scene over the years, tour stories, relationships with labels, ex-bandmates, getting kicked off of Warped Tour, addiction / getting sober, the infamous Vol/tures project, his new band Self Checkout as well as his brother's passing.RIP Diego Farias.GUS FARIAS: https://www.instagram.com/realyungyogi/SELF CHECKOUT: https://www.instagram.com/selfcheckoutofficial/Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFor sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
Jun 15
2 hr 52 min
Our guest this week is Jonathan Huber, legendary vocalist known for his work in I Declare War & Pathology. We chat about the MySpace/early YouTube deathcore era, the "I Declare Goddess" viral video, recording and touring with IDW and Pathology, filling in for Phil Bozeman / Whitechapel, why he stepped away from music & and what life looks like now as a fishing guide in the Pacific Northwest.JONATHAN HUBER: https://www.instagram.com/opchromefishing/Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFor sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
Jun 8
1 hr 57 min
Our guest this week is Michael Guidice, guitarist of myspace deathcore / death metal band The Partisan Turbine. We chat about the early 2000s, recording the Surgical Assault for 600$, touring with Whitechapel pre-The Somatic Defilement, their failed contract with SOAR, the full length that ended the band, and finally what brings us to TPT playing again in 2026.The Partisan Turbine: https://www.instagram.com/thepartisanturbineofficial/TPT Merch Preorders: https://xloyal2thafoilx.bigcartel.com/product/the-partisan-turbine-blood-splatter-basketball-jerseyHellfest Preshow: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/hellfest-presents-for-the-fallen-dreams-recon-olth-the-partisan-turbine-swordpath-2026-07-02-market-h-12f65cJoin the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFollow Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
May 25
2 hr 5 min
Brandan Schieppati, frontman of Bleeding Through, sits down to reflect on the band's 26-year career: from the explosive Orange County hardcore scene of the early 2000s to pioneering synths in metalcore and playing Ozfest and Hellfest. He shares stories about the making of This Is Love, This Is Murderous, early friendships with bands like Parkway Drive and Motionless in White, and what it takes to stay relevant and in shape decades into a career. A wide-ranging conversation covering scene history, band philosophy, and what's next for Bleeding Through.https://www.instagram.com/brandanschieppati/https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough/https://www.instagram.com/riseabovefitness/Join the BRUTALITY PODCAST PATREON for early access, ad-free episodes every single week:https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastBrutality Podcast Merch:https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastSponsors:• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at:https://www.indiemerchstore.comFollow Brutality Podcast:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalitypodcast• Discord: https://discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutalitypodcastFollow Yan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtheyan_• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xtheyanFollow Dom:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdez
May 18
1 hr 24 min
This week we are joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist of progressive metal band Entheos. We dive into her history growing with music, going viral, the band's sonic progression, working with her husband & being authentic. We also talk about some of her favorite deathcore bands, influences, what ruined metal in the early 2010s, as well as have a deep conversation about energy, being open minded & manifesting success.CHANEY CRABB: https://www.instagram.com/chaneycrabb/ENTHEOS: https://www.instagram.com/entheosofficial/Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.comUse code BRUTALITY for 10% offBRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastTo support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, bonus content & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastAll BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://www.linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
May 4
2 hr 17 min
This week's guest is Aaron Matts, vocalist of Ten56. We take a trip down memory lane to explore what got him into heavy music, landing with Betraying The Martyrs, touring with Mitch Lucker & watching his band's trailer go up in flames. We talk a bunch of nostalgia, forming Ten56. and have an honest conversation about his struggles with anxiety, addiction & mental health.AARON MATTS: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmatts/TEN56.: https://www.instagram.com/ten56hq/Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.comUse code BRUTALITY for 10% offBRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastTo support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, bonus content & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastAll BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://www.linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
Apr 27
2 hr 52 min
The return of one of our favorite humans in the scene: Salem Vex. He's back for an unfiltered, no BS conversation about the state of heavy music, his struggles with self-doubt & ego, industry pressures and online toxicity. He doesn't hold back and shares personal stories about betrayal, past relationships/friendships, former band beefs but ultimately finding happiness.Salem has ressurected his band Bloodbather for one final (?) album. We chat about birthing these songs, recording process, lyrical themes, what we can expect from the album & future plans for the band.ANAYNGSTTA drops April 24th with a limited vinyl + merch drop via Wax Vessel on release day: https://waxvessel.comSALEM VEX: https://www.instagram.com/salemvex/BLOODBATHER: https://www.instagram.com/bloodbather/CRUCIFICTION: https://www.instagram.com/crucifictioncult/THE REQUIEM: https://www.instagram.com/therequiemband/Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.comUse code BRUTALITY for 10% offBRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastTo support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastAll BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
Apr 20
3 hr 8 min
This week we sat down with a staple in the metalcore scene: Jona Weinhofen of I Killed The Prom Queen. We went deep in this one, talking about his life growing up, first bands, the inception of IKTPQ, the Australian scene at the time, early touring & early records. We dive into "Choose to Love, Live or Die", the split EP with Parkway Drive and of course When Goodbye Means Forever / recording with Fredrick Nordstrom. We also chat about some of his favorite metalcore bands, his time in Bring Me The Horizon, playing with Job For A Cowboy & Suicide Silence in 2005, his crazy Lego collection & so much more.Catch I Killed The Prom Queen celebrating 25 years of the band all across the UK & Europe: www.kingstar-music.com/portfolio-items/i-killed-the-prom-queenJONA WEINHOFEN: https://www.instagram.com/jonaweinhofen/I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN: https://www.instagram.com/iktpqofficial/Thank you to IndieMerchstore for sponsoring the show: https://www.indiemerchstore.comUse code BRUTALITY for 10% offBRUTALITY PODCAST MERCH: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcastTo support the podcast and gain early access to episodes, members-only Discord channels, stream archives & more: https://www.patreon.com/brutalitypodcastAll BRUTALITY PODCAST links(Discord, Youtube, etc): https://linktr.ee/brutalitypodcast
Apr 13
1 hr 56 min
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