This week on Riff Worship, we dissect the history of Atlanta’s vegan straight-edge grindcore trio, Dead in the Dirt. We trace their journey from early DIY beginnings to their signing with Southern Lord, exploring the making of their debut LP, The Blind Hole!
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
Guitarist and vocalist Blake Connally’s bizarre introduction to extreme music, from unearthing a buried Helmet CD in the woods to discovering Napalm Death on the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie soundtrack.
The trio's deep roots in the Atlanta heavy music scene, touching on early links to the mathcore outfit Me And Him Call It Us before solidifying the Dead in the Dirt lineup with bassist Bo Orr and drummer Hank Pratt.
A breakdown of the band’s discography, including the raw Vold EP, their Southern Lord debut Fear, and the recording sessions with Andy Nelson (Bricktop Recording, Weekend Nachos) for 2013’s The Blind Hole.
Notable tours alongside heavyweights like Foundation, Harm's Way, Weekend Nachos, and Sunn O))).
The aftermath of the band's relentless touring schedule including post-DITD projects like Infernal Coil, Slow Fire Pistol, and Arbor Labor Union!
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Siderean - 30,000 Cycles (Demo)
Emma Ruth Rundle - These Killing Times
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