Death Talk Episode 113

Stephen Brodsky of Cave In returns for Part Two of his Episode of The Road to Saddest Day. Picking up where Part One left off, Stephen talks about the loss of Caleb Scofield, how Cave In found a way forward, and the friendships, music, and experiences that have continued to shape the band. We follow Cave In through the next chapter of their history, the music that followed, and the experiences that brought them to where they are today. We also talk about Cave In's long history with Converge, the shared community surrounding both bands, and their upcoming appearance at Saddest Day 2026. Road to Saddest Day is an ongoing series of conversations with the artists and people taking part in Saddest Day 2026. SADDEST DAY 2026 December 12 & 13, 2026 Roadrunner Boston Tickets: saddest.day

Tickets: https://saddest.day The Road to Saddest Day continues with Stephen Brodsky of Cave In. In Part 1 of our conversation, Jacob Bannon sits down with Stephen to trace the history of Cave In from the very beginning. They talk about Stephen's introduction to music, discovering guitar, his earliest bands, the formation of Cave In, and the New England hardcore community that surrounded them. They discuss Cave In's early years, Stephen joining Converge, the connections between the two bands, the making of Until Your Heart Stops, and Cave In's continued evolution through Jupiter, Antenna, Perfect Pitch Black, and the years that followed. The conversation also looks at the friendships and creative relationships that shaped Cave In throughout its history, ultimately leading to the passing of Caleb Scofield in 2018. Part 2 will continue the story from there. Road to Saddest Day is an ongoing series of conversations with the artists and people taking part in Saddest Day 2026. SADDEST DAY 2026 December 12 & 13, 2026 Roadrunner Boston 3PM Doors. All Ages. No Barrier. No Overlapping Sets. SAT. DEC 12, 2026 Neurosis Converge TBA Special Guest Cave In Emma Ruth Rundle Pig Pen Deaf Club Final Gasp SUN. DEC 13, 2026 Converge "25th Anniversary Jane Doe Set" Chat Pile Baroness Agriculture TBA Special Guest Reversal Of Man Habak Fuming Mouth LIVE ART CREATION & EXHIBIT Nightswim Project Jacob Bannon Thomas Hooper John Baizley Marald Van Haasteren Jay Weinberg + more •••••••••• FOLLOW SADDEST DAY FEST Instagram: https://instagram.com/saddestdayfest FOLLOW CONVERGE Site: https://convergecult.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/converge Facebook: https://facebook.com/converge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConvergeOfficial FOLLOW CAVE IN Instagram: https://instagram.com/caveinband FOLLOW J. BANNON Instagram: https://instagram.com/jbannon Facebook: https://facebook.com/jbannon Substack: https://jacobbannon.substack.com Opener/Closer by Mike McKenzie: https://linktr.ee/nightedthrone

Road to Saddest Day: Ep. 01 w/ Josh Smith, Nate Newton & Jacob Bannon Tickets: https://saddest.day The Road to Saddest Day begins here. In the first episode, Jacob Bannon and Nate Newton of Converge sit down with Josh Smith of The Bowery Presents to talk about the history of Saddest Day, its roots in the New England music community, and why the event is returning in 2026. They discuss the original Saddest Day, finding a home at Roadrunner Boston, and building an event that goes beyond a traditional festival. From the lineup and two distinct Converge performances to live art, vendors, nonprofits, and the importance of creating a community-focused experience, this conversation explores the ideas behind Saddest Day and what they hope to create together on December 12 and 13, 2026. Road to Saddest Day is an ongoing series of conversations with the artists and people taking part in Saddest Day 2026. SADDEST DAY 2026 December 12 & 13, 2026 Roadrunner Boston 3PM Doors. All Ages. No Barrier. No Overlapping Sets. SAT. DEC 12, 2026 TBA Special Guest Converge TBA Special Guest Cave In Emma Ruth Rundle Pig Pen Deaf Club Final Gasp SUN. DEC 13, 2026 Converge "25th Anniversary Jane Doe Set" Chat Pile Baroness Agriculture Reversal Of Man Habak Fuming Mouth LIVE ART CREATION & EXHIBIT Jacob Bannon Nightswim Project Thomas Hooper John Baizley Marald Van Haasteren Jay Weinberg + more •••••••••• FOLLOW SADDEST DAY FEST Instagram: https://instagram.com/saddestdayfest FOLLOW CONVERGE Site: https://convergecult.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/converge Facebook: https://facebook.com/converge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConvergeOfficial FOLLOW J. BANNON Instagram: https://instagram.com/jbannon Facebook: https://facebook.com/jbannon Substack: https://jacobbannon.substack.com Operner/Closer by Mike McKenzie: https://linktr.ee/nightedthrone

Scott Vogel of Terror joins Jacob Bannon of Converge for a detailed, straightforward conversation about their histories in hardcore. Covering the late 1980s through today, Scott walks through the full arc of his bands, including Fadaway, Slugfest, Despair, Buried Alive, and Terror, outlining how each project came together and what defined those eras. Alongside that, both Scott and Jacob reflect on their early experiences in the scene, from local shows and DIY touring to how they found their footing creatively and personally. Terror's new album "Still Suffer" releases April 24th on Flatspot Records. Subscribe to https://deathwish.fm Shop Music & Merch: https://www.deathwishinc.com Follow Terror: Site: https://sticktight.la Label: https://flatspotrecords.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/terrorhardcore Facebook: https://facebook.com/terrorhardcore X: https://x.com/terrorhardcore Follow J. Bannon: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jbannon Facebook: https://facebook.com/jbannon Substack: https://jacobbannon.substack.com Follow Converge: Site: https://convergecult.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/converge Facebook: https://facebook.com/converge YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConvergeOfficial Opening/Closing Themes by Mike McKenzie

Dialogues Episode 009 : Marald Van Haasteren Jacob Bannon speaks with visual artist Marald Van Haasteren about health scares, music, the art community and much more. Subscribe to Deathwish.fm Show Notes: Marald Van Haasteren Store Follow: J. Bannon - Instagram / Facebook Marald Van Haasteren - Instagram Opening Theme by Mike McKenzie

Tommy Cantwell of Gouge Away talks about the effects this pandemic is having on touring bands, venues and music in general. Support Gouge Away and Deathwish artists that have had the tour plans cancelled by donating on Bandcamp. Music in this episode from Gouge Away "Consider b/w Wave of Mutilation" Show Notes: DONATE HERE: Support Out Touring Bands Gouge Away Merch Store Gouge Away Official Site Follow Tommy Cantwell on Instagram Follow Rich Rossi on Twitter

Virus talk, more vinyl issues, Aly makes us do top 3 and more! Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag "#askdeathtalk" on Twitter, email us [email protected] or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. Subscribe to Deathwish.fm Save 10% on your next Deathwish Store order Music in this episode from: Hesitation Wounds "Chicanery" Show Notes: Greet Death Announce West Coast Tour HarborLights Spring 2020 Dates Gouge Away "Consider b/w Wave of Mutilation" out March 20th Vinyl Record Production in Peril After Fire at California Plant Shaun Connolly Comedy Follow Us on Twitter: Rich: @richrossi Caleb: @calebgowett Mark: @always10feetall Aly: @instantweekend Keith: @keithedge21

Christine from HarborLights joins us, Mark made a shocking discovery at his new apartment and much more! Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag "#askdeathtalk" on Twitter, email us [email protected] or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. Subscribe to Deathwish.fm Save 10% on your next Deathwish Store order Music in this episode from: Hesitation Wounds "Chicanery" Show Notes: Gouge Away "Consider b/w Wave Of Mutilation" out March 20th American Nightmare "Life Support" Out Now Frail Body Announce West Coast Dates Caleb's Clamps Staples Are Getting Podcast Studios Greet Death on Audiotree Live Follow Us on Twitter: Rich: @richrossi Caleb: @calebgowett Mark: @always10feetall Aly: @instantweekend Keith: @keithedge21

We give you the hottest sports takes, Christine from HarborLights calls into the show and much more! Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag "#askdeathtalk" on Twitter, email us [email protected] or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. Subscribe to Deathwish.fm Save 10% on your next Deathwish Store order Music in this episode from: Hesitation Wounds "Chicanery" Show Notes: Quentin Sauvé "Whatever It Takes" out March 27th Frail Body Announce West Coast Dates w/ Modern Color Van Flip Podcast with Frail Body Kuma's Fest ArcTanGent Festival American Nightmare Tour Google Superbowl Commerical How Walter Murch Worldized Film Sound HarborLights and Frail Body Go Bowling Follow Us on Twitter: Rich: @richrossi Caleb: @calebgowett Mark: @always10feetall Aly: @instantweekend Keith: @keithedge21

Jacob Bannon speaks with Sean Martin (Wear Your Wounds, Twitching Tongues, Hatebreed) about guitars, all his past and present musical projects, beekeeping and much more. Subscribe to Deathwish.fm Show Notes: Wear Your Wounds Twitching Tongues Sleepless Battles Brass City Tattoo The Martin Hives Follow: J. Bannon - Instagram / Facebook Sean Martin - Instagram / Facebook / Twitter Opening Theme by Mike McKenzie