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Episode 301 features musician Travis Stone from the band's Cavalera Conspiracy, Pig Destroyer, Nail Bomb, Desolus, Mortuaria (https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mortuaria/3540557249#band_tab_members), and Obsidian Blade. Travis talks about his Maryland roots, musical background, his passion for photography and zines, and how he's able to perform in multiple bands non stop. We also talk about all the bands that Travis is in currently, and what role he plays in each group with some cool behind the scenes insights. Make sure you check out Travis's photography, and his zine available for purchase in the link here: https://mixam.com/print-on-demand/roaddogszine?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Finn & Joe sit down and talk about their Top 10 favorite albums of 2025 in detail. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy the 300th episode of Musically Meditated Podcast. Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yoOcsGZT8dBEsu7SvpmVW?si=_nDOo3SMTR2s_0QWP-_n0Q&pi=WwhQ4uTqSLOAI

Drummer Steve Hurrley of Soul Blind joins us on Episode 299. Steve and I talk about his New York roots, musical background, his videography project "the content is visual" and Soul Blind's album "Red Sky Mourning".   Soul Blind: https://soulblind.co/?utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social The Content Visual: https://www.instagram.com/thecontentisvisual?igsh=dHEwdjR3Z3lscXp6

Episode 298 features guitarist Joel Sandoval of Chicago's very own Carrion Throne. Joel talks about his Chicago roots, musical background, his favorite death metal albums of all time, Shoegaze, and Carrion Thrones new self titled EP. Support Carrion Throne here: https://linktr.ee/carrionthrone?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharec2a2644c-3e2f-4ee2-a97b-ce042e387efd

The final chapter of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) is finally here. Guest Vince Romero & host Joe Riley sit down and review the new Deftones album Private Music. They go through the entire track list one song at a time, and rate the musical composition, lyrical content, and over all vibe of each song. Sit back, agree, disagree, and tell us what you think in the comment section on Spotify. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295                          [email protected]     The closer track is brought to you by Twosoft.

Chapter 5 of Deftones Private Music Review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Julian Torres. Julian talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones live concert experiences, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295 )             [email protected]     The closer track is brought to you by twosoft. Follow Julian photography page here on IG:   https://www.instagram.com/976juliman?igsh=bjR2dXhrcW42YWFp   Find the twosoft outro song here:   https://soundcloud.com/threescore/olswel-murder-threescore-redo?si=b5bb22461dea4bb3962587ca031ed6b7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Chapter 4 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Emma Holyoak. Emma talks about how she discovered Deftones, her favorite Deftones live concert experiences in England, and her track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295 (tel:(860)%20207-5295)                            [email protected]     The closer track is brought to you by twosoft and can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/threescore/church?si=8f1314aa1eb74f9da9a17d861fac446d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Chapter 3 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Cory Smith. Cory talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones live concert experiences, Black Pond Brews , and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295                          [email protected]     The closer track is entitled "bouncin!" brought to you by twosoft Follow twosoft here: https://linktr.ee/finn.galvin

Chapter 2 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Anthony Green. Anthony talks about how he discovered Deftones, his passion for hockey, his favorite era of Deftones, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295                        [email protected]     Follow Anthony here on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/greener.37?igsh=cDBxa2Y2NnYxMncw

Chapter 1 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Daniel Wahl of Versaflare. Dan talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones era, Deftones live experiences, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music. This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews. Black Pond Brews is located at 1001 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 207-5295                            [email protected]     Closer track brought to you by Dan's band Versaflare. Support Versaflare here:   https://linktr.ee/versaflare?utm_source=linktree_profile_share8c9a-92e2eab60ade https://open.spotify.com/track/4Yxg2LEK1sb1OfsL0y86ZQ?si=nKFBHAd3Q9Sp6c3asJ2nZQ

Singer/Bassist Casper Ostanski of "Seventh Dose" joins us on Episode 291. Casper talks about his Winnipeg roots, musical background and Seventh Dose. Make sure you pick up the new EP on November 5th. We close out the episode with the new track "Yearn". Support Seventh Dose here:   https://linktr.ee/svnthdose?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharea62c-06f21cca58c6

Episode 290 features drummer Nick Bobotas from Trauma Ray. Nick talks about his musical background, other musical projects he's currently working with, the growth of Truma Ray through out the years, and his love and passion for Major League Baseball and other professional sports. Please support Trauma Ray here for tour dates and merchandise: https://traumaray.store/    

Guitarist Michael "Loco" Locascio of "We Weren't Invited" joins us on Episode 281. Michael talks about his favorite bands growing up, the current state of the Chicago music scene, his Mount Rushmore of death, and "We Weren't Invited's" new EP entitled "Not Well".  Support the band here: https://linktr.ee/wewerentinvited?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareda0d9d12-181f-4d42-96c1-66dd15cd0786

With the help of Vince Romero, we talk about our discovery of Deftones, how many times we've seen Deftones live, and review/rate our most recent experience catching Deftones live on their 2025 arena tour.   We close out the episode reviewing Deftones first single in five years: My Mind is a Mountain. To join us on the upcoming Private Music album review, please email us your contact information here:   [email protected] Check out Vince's band "All Outta Gum" on Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/51ztUENWhzTU2eDf77B7UI?si=Dc5gl82ZQGaLOKBbVeLpmQ    

Singer/guitarist Rabib Hasan joins us on Episode 279 with Musically Meditated Podcast. Rabib talks about his early musical journey in Virginia/DC, his move to Philadelphia, his time in TAGABOW, his love for The Replacements & Wipers, and The Regulars' new EP that just dropped by Julia's War. Please support The Regulars here:  https://linktr.ee/the_regulars?utm_source=linktree_profile_share4418-4f02-90a5-1f2d7b1a4f60