The Heavyist #262 Zachary Ezrin from Imperial Triumphant

March 2025 might go down in history as one of the most stacked months of amazing new album releases in modern metal so we have to come together to gather a few of our favourites to worship. From "Death Metalcore" fury in the form of Gates to Hell, to Cowboy Death Thrash riffsters Spiritworld, syth laden death metal from Pyramid Mass and genre-defying wonderment from Jackal Twins also there's time to discuss some Brutal News as show favourites Burner and Malevolence have both released new tunes This is a STACKED episode of riff discussion, let us know in the comments what you think of all the records discussed and if there are any we have missed that we need to cast our ears upon love you all Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:02 Gates to Hell - Death Comes to All 12:00 Spiritworld - Helldorado 27:14 - Brutal News: Burner and Malevolence 36:42 - Pyramid Mass - Gargling Rot 42:10 - Jackal Twins - Cuzco Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY x #podcast #musicpodcast #metal #hardcore #deathcore #metalcore #deathmetalriffs #riffs #grind #grindcore #hardmetal #sludge #sludgecore #slamJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

We have an absolute treat for you all this week in the form of Zachary Ezrin - guitarist and vocalist of the OUTSTANDING Jazz infused blackened death metal band Imperial Triumphant we chatted about him, his awesome band and their upcoming new record Goldstar which is due for release on the 21st of March through Century Media Records we were both so excited to chat to Zach as we love his band and he was such a lovely bloke and a really good laugh hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did doing it! and get excited about their new record, it's so sick! Chapters: 00:00 Vibe Check 03:00 Teaching Guitar 05:55 Evolution and Sound 08:56 The Masks 12:00 Goldstar 15:01 Collaborations 18:00 World Building in Music 20:59 Visual Experience 24:25 Influences STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

We're back with another album review from the world of heavy music - today it's Deathcore LEGENDS Whitechapel with their new album Hymns in Dissonance. The band have been pivoting into a more progressive style over the last couple of albums but will they keep it up on this new one! Join us to hear what we thought about it Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Legacy 03:45 - Evolution 06:14 - Their Heaviest Record Yet 12:43 - Lyrical Themes 15:56 - Standout Tracks Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

What's up lovely Heavyists - this week on the show we are joined by our old pal Harry Rule, vocalist of the incredible UK metalcore squad God Complex to chat about their triumphant return! We get into the bands hiatus back in 2020, Harry's stint as the frontman of Blood Youth, the return of God Complex, signing to Sharptone Records and their wonderful new EP He Watches In Silence (out now everywhere you can listen to sick music) and also chat a bit about his really interesting day job as a runner/driver/tour manager and general legend of the industry. Harry is such a lovely bloke and it's always a pleasure to chat to him, hopefully you enjoy checking it out too (maybe watch the video version - it's worth it I promise) also - go catch God Complex at one of their upcoming comeback shows: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/93402-god-complex STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

What's up everyone! This week on the Heavyist we are talking about the new record from legendary metalcore band Killswitch Engage and their 9th studio album This Consequence. It's been a little while since KSE put out a new record and seems like it might have been worth the wait! Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:58 Legacy 07:03 The New Record 19:01 Art and the Future Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

It's time for another Riff Roundup from your boys! The year has started incredibly strong for new albums and we wanted to pull together some of our favourite ones from the more underground end of the heavysphere we have UK based Technical Metalcore, Stoner Death, savage Beatdown Hardcore and some proper TRVE KVLT black metal records that we really think need to be brought to your attention! Bands discussed on the show this week: Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:48 Pulse - Body is Reality 13:00 Of Grace - Vindicta 18:40 Open Kasket - Trials of Failure 26:00 GUTS - Nightmare Fuel 32:30 Barshashketh - Antinomian Asceticism 38:25 Volatile Ways - Perfect Dark Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

Welcome back to another episode of the Heavyist! Your home for the latest and greatest in all things heavy music. This week Gary and Sonny got together to talk about the new album Duel from Ukranian Groove metal band Jinjer - out February 7th through Napalm Records There's a lot of hype around this band so we figured we should do our due diligence and check out their new record and see what all the fuss was about. Also on this episode we discussed the new album from Great American Ghost - Tragedy of the Commons, out now on Sharptone Records in Brutal News there's a CRAZY show announced to say a final farewell to Black Sabbath and new music from Jivebomb and Wounded Touch to talk about Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Jinjer - Duel 21:35 - Great American Ghost - Tragedy of the Commons 30:34 - Brutal News 36:20 - Jivebomb 38:56 - Wounded Touch Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY x #podcast #musicpodcast #metal #hardcore #deathcore #metalcore #deathmetalriffs #riffs #grind #grindcore #hardmetal #sludge #sludgecore #slam #jinjer #greatamericanghost #jivebomb #woundedtouchJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

This week on the show Sonny and Gary picked 10 records we know (or are pretty sure) are coming out in the first few months of 2025 and get excited about the potential year of incredible riffs ahead of us! From dreamy hardcore to fowl black metal, massive legendary to underground, there's something in here for every type of riff worshipper to be psyched for! Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:05 Kills witch Engage 08:19 Bleed From Within 11:01 Spirit World 13:11 16 15:07 Vacuous 17:43 This Gift Is A Curse 20:13 Initiate 23:10 Viande 25:28 HeavyHeavyLowLow 27:41 Weeping Sores Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

Greetings Heavyists! This week on the show we had a really lovely chat with Jamie Waggett, vocalist of the UK hardcore band Grief Ritual to discuss their upcoming record "Collapse" which is released on January 31st through Church Road Records We talked about the evolving sound of Grief Ritual, the UK hardcore scene, lyrical content and the visual direction. It was an absolutely great chat! Thanks so much to Jamie for taking the time to join us and for being an awesome Heavyist! you can buy their album from bandcamp here: https://griefritualmusic.bandcamp.com/album/collapse Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Grief Ritual's New Sound 05:53 Recording Process 09:13 Vocal Techniques and Themes 15:01 Songwriting 22:51 Artistic Vision 28:01 Future Plans Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist https://bsky.app/profile/theheavyist.bsky.social STAY HEAVY x Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

This week Sonny sat down with Bigg Brian Ortiz, driving force behind the breakout indigenous death doom outfit Tzompantli. Tzompantli's album "Beating The Drums of Ancestral Force" was one of the hardest releases of 2024 so we're stoked to get to chat to the man. We delve into the cultural influences that shape Ortiz's music, particularly the incorporation of indigenous folklore and themes. The discussion also touches on the dynamics of live performances, the challenges of touring with a large band, and Ortiz's personal interests outside of music, including movies and hobbies. Thanks so much to Brian for hanging out, this ruled. Cheers! check out Tzompantli's music here: @20buckspinlabel https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/beating-the-drums-of-ancestral-force https://www.instagram.com/tzompantlidoom/?hl=en https://x.com/tzompantlidoom?lang=en Chapters 00:00 Introduction and LA Fires 05:56 The Birth of Tzompantli 09:08 Influences and Inspirations 12:05 Mesoamerican Heritage & Themes 15:02 Researching Indigenous History 20:50 Future Aspirations and Musical Directions 23:59 Visual Storytelling 27:01 Predator 27:41 Live Show Dynamics and Band Logistics 34:59 Creative Process and Future Plans 40:03 Personal Interests Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.