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INTERVIEW: Chris Morrison (Mother of Graves) Talks “The Light That Keeps Us” and Metal Music Songcraft

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Chris Elliott (Cell Arts Media / Black-Angeles) chatted with Chris Morrison of the acclaimed Indianapolis Death Doom band Mother of Graves! Their new album The Light That Keeps Us, set for release on October 16th, 2026, via Profound Lore Records! Morrison detailed the process of the band’s songwriting style, what about making their brand of music lends itself to an emotional catharsis, how they approached following up their stellar last album The Periapt Of Absence, how underrated nineties Gothic Doom metal can be, what the heavy music scene in Indianapolis is like, writing epic songs that keep listeners engaged, and much more! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: REZN Uncovers All the Secrets Behind Their New Album “Cycles in the Infinite Dream”

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Tim Ledin caught up with Rob and Spencer of REZN to discuss their amazing new album “Cycles in the Infinite Dream” released via Sargent House on July 24th, 2026. Tim and the guys chatted about the process of making a career-redefining album for the band, twelve years into their career. In addition to uncovering the new dimension of featuring lap steel on the new album, they also unpacked all the fine points that went into tracking, sequencing, performances, touring, artwork, the lasting influence of post-Metal masters ISIS, and much more! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition Talks 25 Years of Rock and Country, and Two New Albums

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Keefy caught up with Big Dad Ritch of the long-running Outlaw Rockers Texas Hippie Coalition! The band has always done everything big and with a ton of style, so it’s no surprise that to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026, they released two new records! “Stoned Cowboys” cements their deep country roots with a ton of soulful lyrics and singing, while “Band Of Outlaws” is as heavy and brash as any album the band has ever done! Both were released via their brand-new record label, Big Dad Records, on September 11th 2026! Ritch catches up with us and takes us on a journey through time and music!  Continue reading →