In this episode, Soumick from Warmarshal joins Peter 'Trendcrusher' K. They reminisce about the band's beginnings, their latest EP 'The Diseased', and the influences that shaped their sound. From nostalgic memories to the challenges of releasing new music, this conversation is a celebration of metal, friendship, and the passion that drives musicians to create.Check out Warmarshal - https://www.warmarshal.comWebsite - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

In this episode, David from the progressive metal band Revocation joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss their highly anticipated album, New God, New Masters, out now via Metal Blade Records.They discuss the themes of the album, particularly the pressing topic of artificial intelligence and its implications on society. David articulates his fascination with technology and its dark sides, exploring the existential threats posed by AI and its intersection with creativity. He also discusses the band's dynamic with new members Harry and Alex, and how their integration has influenced the band's creative process.Website - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

In this episode, filmmaker Rana Ghose joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to reflect on his journey through music, film, and the vibrant cultural landscape of India.They discuss his documentaries, including his work on the legendary Charanjit Singh and the impact of the underground music scene in India. Rana shares anecdotes from his experiences in the industry, including the whirlwind of bringing international acts to India and the unique challenges faced while documenting the evolution of sound and culture. Rana also shares his current project, "Bass Boss," a film exploring the explosive subculture of Dek Bass music in West Bengal, and his upcoming screenings in Europe.

In this episode, Vikram from the Indian rock band Grey Shack joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss the band's long-awaited return with their new album, In Gloom. Vikram shares insights into the creative journey behind the album, the challenges faced during its production, and the evolution of the band's sound since their earlier days.The conversation touches on the nostalgic moments of their past releases, the impact of personal experiences on their music, and the changes in the music industry landscape. The episode features the track Old Black Cat, showcasing the band's new acoustic style and lyrical depth.Website - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

Showmik Das aka Obliterator from Germany-based death metal act Khnvm, is back on the podcast. The band have released their new album, Cosmocrator, via Testimony Records. Showmik shares with Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K the creative process, the importance of lyrics, and the evolving landscape of the metal industry in 2025. He opens up about personal struggles, the duality of his album, and the significance of having a supportive label. The episode starts with Starstorm, a track from black metal act, Imperialist upcoming album, Prime.Check out Cosmocrator - https://khnvm.bandcamp.com/album/cosmocratorhttps://spkr.store/collections/khnvmCheck out Imperialist - Prime - https://imperialistus.bandcamp.com/album/primeWebsite - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

Garry Brents is back on the podcast. On this episode he discussed the return of the death metal project Sallow Moth with Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K. Garry shares the journey of reviving the project and the recently released album, Mossbane  Lantern, which is set to expand upon the themes introduced in his previous EP, Vial.Gary discusses the evolution of his sound, emphasizing a shift towards a more primal and brutal aesthetic while maintaining the technical elements that characterized his earlier work. The starts off with Blindsides from Car Bomb’s EP, Tiles Whispers Dreams. Track listCar Bomb - Blindsides Sallow Moth - Aethercave BootsFloating - Cough Choirhttps://sallowmoth.bandcamp.com/album/mossbane-lanternhttps://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mossbane-lanternhttps://floating-label.bandcamp.com/album/hesitating-lightsWebsite - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

On this episode, Mike Monaco from the progressive metal band Cryptodira joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss their EP, Genesis of Error. The conversation explores the creative process behind the EP, including the decision to release it as an EP rather than a full-length album, and the significance of each track. Mike reflects on the challenges and experiences that shaped their journey during the pandemic. They delve into the band's musical influences, the importance of physical media, and how his father's passion for music has profoundly impacted his own journey as a musician.The episode starts with Steal from the Rich. Keep off Begho’s EP, I. Track listBegho - Steal from the Rich. KeepCryptodira - No MonumentsWebsite - https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/Twitter - @trendcrusherInstagram - @trendcrusher

In this episode, Paras Shakya from the black metal band Antim Grahan joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss the band's journey from their inception in 2002 to the release of their latest album, Funeral Lament. Paras reflects on the challenges of starting a black metal band in Nepal, the evolution of their sound over the years, and the significance of incorporating traditional Nepali instruments into their music. They delve into the underground metal scene in Nepal, sharing insights about the community, the evolution of various bands, and the impact of international acts visiting the country. Paras also opens up about the band's hiatus and what motivated them to return to music, emphasizing their commitment to creating authentic and uncommercial sounds that resonate with their roots. The episode starts with Vajrasadhana I by Vajravarah.Track listVajravarah - Vajrasadhana IAntim Grahan - Into Eternal SlumberCheck out Funeral Lament - https://antimgrahan.comCheck out Vajrasadhana https://czarnagora.bandcamp.com/album/vajrasadhanaTune in to Horns Up - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hornsuppod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@trendcrusher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@trendcrusher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Matt Young from King Parrot joins Peter 'Trendcrusher' K to discuss their highly anticipated album, A Young Person's Guide To.... After a lengthy hiatus since their last release, Matt shares his excitement about the upcoming tour and the whirlwind of activity leading up to the album launch.The conversation dives deep into the band's creative process, highlighting their new approach to recording that balances their organic sound with a more polished production. Matt reflects on their recent European tour, sharing stories of playing alongside heavyweights like Pantera and Power Trip, and the unique challenges of touring in vastly different environments.Track listMalevolence - So Help Me GodKing Parrot - Fuck You and the Horse You Rode In OnCheck out A Young Person's Guide To... - https://kingparrothc.bandcamp.com/album/a-young-persons-guide-tohttps://malevolence.bfan.link/where-only-the-truth-is-spoken

Debo Sanyal aka Dreamhour is back on the podcast, this time with Dokodoko. They delve into their musical journey since their last conversation, exploring the present and future of their sound. They discuss their upcoming gig at Degenerate Disco's 'Out of Phase' in Bombay, the evolution of their music, and the philosophical underpinnings of their latest EP, idk.Dreamhour and Dokodoko share their thoughts on creativity, confusion, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in their artistic process. They reflect on the challenges and joys of collaboration, the use of AI in their music video, and their plans for upcoming releases. Track listDreamer & Doko Doo - Heart, Heart, HeartExcise Dept - Baaro MalaCheck out IDK - https://dreamhour.bandcamp.com/album/idkhttps://excisedept.bandcamp.com/album/sab-kuch-mil-gaya-mujhe-vol-1Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trendcrusher.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@trendcrusher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@trendcrusher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠