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S12E299: Urakka and the Great Riff Pile Rochester’s “spacey quirk” metal crew Urakka joins us for our 300th milestone episode! Grab your favorite feel‑good beverage, comfort meal, or emotional support item, and settle in to learn all about the band and their blend of progressive, stoner, cosmic, and experimental metal, full of odd-time riffs and adventurous song structures. It is a fun, high-energy conversation with scene veterans who have spent years helping shape Rochester’s heavy music landscape—this is one you do not want to miss! Special Thanks To: Urakka Finny (Vocals) Skromak (Guitars) Professor (Guitars) Pounder (Drums) Tasty Cakes (Bass) Songs: Drain, Flutes of the Void, Spite Club (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:17) Urakka - Drain (00:09:59) Conversation 1 (00:58:02) Urakka - Flutes of the Void (01:05:51) Conversation 2 (01:56:18) Urakka - Spite Club (02:04:03) Outtakes

S11E299: Alone on the Fence w/ Silence the Earthling -------------------------------------------------------------- The Grims are back after nearly a year away, and we're kicking things off with our friends from Silence the Earthling! Join us for a deep dive into everything about the band — their origin story, creative process, prospect band names (think along the lines of swamp tongue), and the personalities behind the music. Stick around for our fan-favorite nonsense segment and an exclusive premiere of a brand-new, unreleased track from their upcoming release! Special Thanks To: Silence the Earthling Todd Krasz Chris Burgio John Paradiso SONGS: Always Wrong, Gaslight, The Yeti, Cold and Content (premier) (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:45) Always Wrong  (00:04:15) Conversation 1 (00:33:52) Gaslight  (00:36:36) Conversation 2 (01:05:10) The Yeti  (01:08:29) Conversation 3 (01:23:07) Cold and Content

Mental Anguish (The Band & The State of Mind) Ever wondered where a Grindcore band finds inspiration? The Grims find out when they chat with Mental Anguish from Buffalo! They meet and roast guitarist Carl for the first time, delve into the band's origins, explore the differences between Mental Anguish and Anthropic, uncover their writing process, and discuss their latest EP and potential future recordings. And, of course, no episode is complete without a completely absurd game of 'Would You Rather'! Special Thanks To: Mental Anguish, SONGS: Construct of Fear, Beyond Restraint. How the Mighty Fall Chris (vox) Jim (drums) Russ (bass) Carl (guitar) (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:58) CONSTRUCT OF FEAR (00:03:59) Conversation 1 (00:57:49) BEYOND RESTRAINT (00:59:22) Conversation 2 (01:44:09) HOW THE MIGHTY FALL

S10E297: RatKind *Available on your favorite streaming service - except Spotify* The Grims are excited to welcome Scotty, Barry, and Gary for an engaging conversation about their latest project, RatKind. In this episode, they delve into the inspiration behind their unique name, share insights into their writing and recording process, cover gear chat, and discuss upcoming plans and shows. Expect a lively mix of entertaining anecdotes and fantastic music throughout the discussion! (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:23) RatKind - Raven's Teeth (00:05:26) Conversation 1 (00:29:08) RatKind - Code of Corpses (00:32:11) Conversation 2 (00:52:58) RatKind - Lobos de Plata (00:58:25) Conversation 3 (01:20:52) RatKind - Unearthly Precipice Special Thanks To: Brian Mason - Guitar Jason Leone - Bass Erik Burke - Drums

S10E296: Ryan (Crahda) & Adam (Sully) *Available on your favorite streaming service - except Spotify* This week, the Grims welcome Rochester vocalists Ryan Pote from the thrash/hardcore crossover band Crahda and Adam Frappolli of Sully (ex-Psyopus). Join us as we dive deep into the world of Crahda, exploring their unique sound and influences, and catch up on the latest happenings with Sully. Our conversation spans a variety of topics, including wrestling, personal hobbies, and much more (including 'samores'). Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with music, laughter, and local culture, and come hang at the Bug Jar Friday, 12/27 for Crahda's first show, alongside Hallucination Realized, Anthropic, Gutted Alive, and Sully. $12 gets you in (under 21 advanced ticket required), bands at 8:30 pm. Special Thanks To: Ryan Pote, and Adam Frappolli (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:51) Sully - Circle The Drain (00:04:19) Crahda - Cosmic Abyss (00:08:13) Conversation 1 (00:42:32) Crahda - Purge The Earth (00:45:44) Conversation 2 (01:03:11) Crahda - The Condemned (01:06:50) Conversation 3 (01:41:04) Crahda - Die Young (01:45:35) Outakes

S10E295: We're all Wet Specimens *Available on your favorite streaming service* In this week's episode, the Grims  kick things off by discussing a new Texas law that aims to limit the sale of sex toys in pharmacies, igniting a debate on personal freedom and regulation. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as they explore a fascinating study where scientists teach capuchin monkeys to use currency, leading to some surprising behaviors, including prostitution. The show then shifts gears to highlight a significant medical advancement: the development of a bionic eye designed to restore vision for those suffering from retinal diseases. The discussion quickly pivots to the challenges within the U.S. healthcare system, including alarming reports of a woman running a dentist practice out of her kitchen. Finally, they venture into the realm of virtual reality, showcasing groundbreaking technology that allows users to experience taste sensations in a digital environment. Wouldn't be a show without heavy metal for your filthy earballs!   (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Crucial Velocity (00:06:12) Hope Is a Lie (00:14:03) Conversation 1 (00:21:57) An Axis Of Perdition (00:28:27) Klaïton (00:32:37) Othismos (00:36:31) Conversation 2 (00:43:52) Bewilder (00:47:27) Conversation 3 (00:58:13) Monte Penumbra (01:02:56) Ithilra (01:08:08) Conversation 4 (01:16:31) KILDONAN (01:22:35) Gaffed   Labels: Golden Robot Distro, Inverse Records, Apocalyptic Witchcraft Recordings, NoEvDia, Empty Pit Recordings, Caligari Records, CDN Records  

S10E294: What is Real Life? *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims kick off the show with news about a groundbreaking new product: the Pit Diaper—something Ken has eagerly anticipated! They delve into a story about a man who had to escape from a moving rollercoaster after his safety bar malfunctioned. The discussion then shifts to an light-hearted debate on whether religious music must contain lyrics. Next, they explore the fascinating 17 Hz tone experiment and address the serious impact of lead exposure on approximately 151 million people in the U.S. Wouldn't be a show without heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Rot Fester (00:04:46) Grinning God (00:09:55) Conversation 1 (00:18:29) Fugit (00:23:11) Tyran (00:27:56) Conversation 2 (00:39:38) Sacred Curse (00:45:40) Conversation 3 (00:55:46) Apocalyptic Leaders (01:01:32) Mutagenic Host (01:06:43) Heathen Deity (01:12:50) Conversation 4 (01:20:44) Thanatos (01:24:33) Tigguo Cobauc (01:30:14) Megaton Communion Labels: Plague Demon Records, Gurgling Gore, Dry Cough Records, Momento Mori, Agonia Records, Exitus Stratagem Records, Black Doomba Records

S10E293: I Smell Like an Onion *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims discover what astronauts stuck orbiting Earth feasted on for Thanksgiving, get the latest developments in the ongoing mystery of D.B. Cooper, including new evidence that could finally reveal his identity, discuss a remarkable story from Florida, where a child was reportedly born with the aid of saran wrap, delve into nine unique traits that fuel our fascination with true crime stories, and share heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Wolfenstein (00:03:54) Scumbag (00:07:37) Conversation 1 (00:16:08) Bedsore (00:22:22) Mezmerizer (00:25:45) Conversation 2 (00:32:35) Face First (00:35:15) Conversation 3 (00:43:07) Ancestral Blood (00:48:37) Grave Next Door (00:52:34) Conversation 4 (01:02:55) Burial (01:06:19) Hrad (01:12:06) Cult Of Alcaeus Labels: 20 Buck Spin, Downfall Records, ASRAR Records, Sevared Records, Witchcraft Recordings, WereGnome, Percussive Spectre and Acid  

S10E292: Singularity Gravy Boat *Available on your favorite streaming service* This week, the Grims unveil the latest developments on the duct tape banana masterpiece, delve into seven habits that could make others hard to tolerate, explore how AI is surpassing doctors in diagnosing illnesses, engage in a cool discussion about generational differences in the workplace, and play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Invictra (00:05:15) Goblin Hovel (00:09:06) Conversation 1 (00:14:24) Iniquitous Savagery (00:17:37) Splendidula (00:24:44) Conversation 2 (00:32:35) Infernal Abyss (00:37:56) Conversation 3 (00:50:44) Romeopathy (00:54:41) Vrag (01:01:06) Perdition´s Mire (01:05:16) Conversation 4 (01:15:27) Necht (01:21:22) Dark Shadow Labels: Willowtip Records, Sodeh Records, Argonauta Records, Filosofem Records, Headkick Music  

S10E291: Loneliness, AI Threats, and Million-Year Rains *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims kick off the week by exploring South Korea's strategies to combat loneliness. They continue their debate dive about the implications of AI, particularly in light of Gemini's disturbing suggestion for humanity. The conversation shifts to the latest Elvis news and they marvel at the fact that it rained on Earth for an estimated 1-2 million years. It wouldn't be an episode without heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:56) Fourth Dominion (00:05:14) Eternal Crypt (00:13:19) Conversation 1 (00:22:13) Morbid Perversion (00:26:50) Bloodmessiah (00:30:43) Cult Of Alcaeus (00:37:09) Conversation 2 (00:43:01) Korpse (00:47:12) Conversation 3 (00:56:15) The Mosaic Window (01:00:19) CATHARIA (01:04:52) Conversation 4 (01:12:01) A DEAD POEM (01:17:12) GRAVE DIGGER Labels: Adirondack Black Mass, CDN Records, Willowtip Records, Extreme Metal Music, ROAR!

S10E290: Don't Blow Smoke Up My Ass! *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims kick off their weekly show with a collection of intriguing tidbits and dive into topics that many often do not grasp. They engage in a friendly debate over Australia's proposal to prohibit social media access for children under thirteen. The conversation takes a turn as they explore the story of a 33-year-old individual who poses as a teenage student to confront and heal from past traumas. To top it all off, they play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:56) Deiphage (00:06:42) Execution Order (00:10:26) Conversation 1 (00:23:31) Chaos Invocation (00:28:21) Empty Throne (00:36:05) Eternal Drak (00:40:05) Conversation 2 (00:55:05) Epidemic (00:58:27) Conversation 3 (01:09:54) Necrodeath (01:13:31) Liquid Flesh (01:17:17) Conversation 4 (01:27:09) Altar Ov Asteria (01:32:19) Nasty Savage Labels: AOP Records, Time to Kill Records, Dusktone, FHM Records  

S10E289: So Fresh **Available on your favorite streaming service** The Grims discuss how Google finds itself in a situation where its debts exceed available funds, explore the unique charm of a village where life-sized dolls replace departed residents, review of medical conditions related to breakdancing, ponder a disturbing death pact, learn of a semi-local serial killer, share quirky facts about the United States, and play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Conversation 1 (00:00:57) FESTERGORE (00:04:51) Conversation 2 (00:08:18) Dying Awkward Angel (00:10:54) Mordant Rhed (00:13:23) Conversation 3 (00:22:14) FROZEN ILLUSION (00:28:07) Conversation 4 (00:33:02) Dimman (00:36:29) CRYPTORIUM (00:39:55) Conversation 5 (00:53:16) BalashToth (00:57:39) THYRATHEN (01:03:18) Sarcophagum  

S10E288: Goneguts **Available on your favorite streaming service** The Grims have been a bit quiet lately, but we are back with some updates! We provide an update on the status of our producer, Notorious and Jenn reflects on her unforgettable bucket list concert experience. We dive into the intriguing concept of a new lunar time zone and potentially the next argument between Nations. We also explore the common insecurities people face and discuss what evokes certain feelings in us. Plus, we share what we've been enjoying on the ol' boob tube. And of course, it wouldn't be our show without blasting some heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - The Offbeats, SONG: Tax the Rich (00:03:04) - Conversation 1 (00:10:45) - Gigan, SONG: Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis (00:18:50) - Metsän alttari, SONG: Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä (00:25:35) - Dax Riggs, SONG: Deceiver (00:29:31) - Conversation 2 (00:34:18) - Grandmas Pantry, Gorguts, SONG: Metempsukhosis (00:38:16) - Conversation 3 (00:55:21) - Blasphemous, SONG: Curse of the Witchchrist (00:59:40) - Then We Died, SONG: Flesh Farm (01:02:05) - Conversation 4 (01:07:20) - Pedestal for Leviathan, SONG: Nightshade Familiar (01:11:07) - The Holy Flesh, SONG: Redeemer II Labels: Willowtip Records, Inverse Records, Adirondack Black Mass, Caligari Records  

Originally aired 1/25/2021 S4E94: Jesse Vile: Filmmaker for Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet & The Ripper (Netflix)   *Available on your favorite streaming service*    This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with award-winning documentary filmmaker Jesse Vile. His work has been featured on ESPN, Investigation Discovery, Netflix, and National Geography. We were first introduced to him as director for Jason Becker’s documentary Not Dead Yet, which took us on a journey of perseverance, inspiration, admiration, and brought us a deep understanding of the power of love and support. Listen in as we talk to Jesse about Jason’s film, as well as his latest Netflix series, The Ripper, and some of the in-betweens, including a fascinating story he covered on the Hear No Evil series, ‘Sex, Lies, and Audiotapes’.    Special Thanks to:  BML, SONG: 2 + 1  Jesse Vile  Carl Roa, SONG: Lord of the Strings    Jesse Vile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2073620/   Jason Becker Not Dead Yet trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twaqqZSj8aU   The Ripper trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcFtS9wpoF0  Background music for this episode courtesy of: Barak Tor  

S10E286: You Mother Effer -  This week, we dive into a whirlwind of intriguing topics! Join us as we explore a variety of random questions, unravel the controversy surrounding the Noid, and tackle some brain-teasing riddles (that's a stretch). Plus, we have even more questions to help you get to know the Grims better. And of course, heavy metal for your filthy earballs! **Available on your favorite streaming service** (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Mental Anguish, SONG: Construct of Fear (00:02:55) - Electric Bath, SONG: Deemed Unfit (00:03:58) - Conversation 1 (00:17:39) - Azarath, SONG: Anti-Human, Anti-God (00:22:22) - Atomic Spitfire, SONG: Head n Roll (00:25:28) - Insurrection, SONG: The Gathering (00:30:28) - Conversation 2 (00:38:13) - Grandma's Pantry, Crimson Relic, SONG: Descent of the Blackshroud (00:42:19) - Conversation 3 (00:53:53) - Dismalimerence, SONG: Relics of Woe (00:58:28) - Burial, black metal, SONG: Rejoice In Sin Labels: Agonia Records, Bam & Co Heavy, Dark Descent Records, Apocalyptic Witchcraft Recordings