Giro Nation Metal
Getting to know the people behind today’s hardest music - the musicians, the cover artists, the labels. From lesser known bands to rock and metal legends, Giro Nation is Canada’s newest metal podcast - aiming to explore the topic while shedding some light on Canada’s growing metal scene.
Episodes
![102//Mardy Leith & Noah Laidlaw//Dragoncorpse](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/aeedd8f73d4360e80a10d1217ac20582_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
102//Mardy Leith & Noah Laidlaw//Dragoncorpse
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Power metal and death metal/deathcore? I really didn’t think that would work. Dragoncorpse proved me wrong. Very wrong. Mardy Leith and Noah Laidlaw of Dragoncorpse join me today to chat about how Lorna Shore inadvertently inspired the formation of the band, a healthy dose of humour, and doing it all for the Dragussy. We cover both Noah and Mardy’s other musical projects and take a detour through a quick look at country music. Support the show
![101//Gypsy Danger//Knife//Suicide of Society (-)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/0948e04dcd1a42f0c0625a3c5d19d7b4_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
101//Gypsy Danger//Knife//Suicide of Society (-)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Knife just released their 2nd album, Heaven into Dust, on August 25th of this year through Napalm Records. Knife was formed in 2019 and consists of members with decades of musical experience. Continuing the slasher/horror theme, their mascot, the Slasher Dude, makes another appearance in the album art by Timbul Cayhono. During this episode, I am joined by Gypsy Danger to chat about Knife, their latest album, and more. Shout out to Napalm Records for helping set up this episode. Support the show
![100//Garry Brents//Gonemage//Memorrhage//Cara Neir & More](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/9299cf1feb8a15e63306ce73c945401d_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
100//Garry Brents//Gonemage//Memorrhage//Cara Neir & More
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Garry Brents has taken a unique approach to his music. Not only is he involved with an obscene number of musical projects, he’s also been able to keep up an intense release schedule with his bands Gonemage, Memorrhage, Cara Neir, KSSL, Sallow Moth, and Perfumed Saturnine Angels, to name a few. Today we get to dig a little bit deeper into Gonemage and Memorrhage. Check out his latest albums, released on May 12th and June 16th, 2023, respectively. Support the show
![099//Bobby Crow//Signs of the Swarm](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/091cb202b1b6f51525c31fd848b694d3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
099//Bobby Crow//Signs of the Swarm
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Signs of the Swarm just released their 5th album, Amongst the Low & Empty, on July 28th of this year. Featuring two new members, Signs of the Swarm has somehow been able to display a throwback to their roots while simultaneously pushing themselves. During episode 099, Bobby Crow, drummer and sole remaining original member of Signs of the Swarm, joins me to talk about the album, adversity, moving forward, and the path to success. Shout out to Looters public relations agency for helping me set up this episode. Support the show
![098//Nate Garrett//Spirit Adrift//Big Riff Energy Podcast//Gatecreeper(-)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/2711b02fd1535377c3716ee7f1f4b8fa_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
098//Nate Garrett//Spirit Adrift//Big Riff Energy Podcast//Gatecreeper(-)
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Spirit Adrift is releasing their 5th full length album titled Ghost at the Gallows, through Century Media records on August 18th, just 3 days from the release of this episode. Nate Garrett formed the band in 2015 as a solo project and has fronted the band since that time. In addition to hosting the Big Riff Energy podcast, Nate and the rest of Spirit Adrift will be playing the first Metal Injection Festival. During this episode, Nate talks about Spirit Adrift and their upcoming album, addiction and recovery, balancing time, and the importance of positive personal relationships. Support the show
![097//Sloan Voxx & Lyxx Rose//Syryn](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/980148c779447ca62fe36bba01961896_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
097//Sloan Voxx & Lyxx Rose//Syryn
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Syryn is a Canadian power/thrash metal band from Calgary, Alberta, who is currently working on their 3rd album which will be released in 2024. Vocalist Sloan Voxx and bassist Lyxx Rose join me for episode 097, where we chat about dogs & vox, walking the plank, and mosh pit sword fights. On a more serious note, we talk how Sloan and Lyxx became involved in metal, women and racism in metal, and some of the inner workings of the Decimate Metal Fest. Support the show
![096//Rob, ”The Witch”//Necronomicon](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/0ed7aa4ea63fdfe435bf05c893c502a7_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
096//Rob, ”The Witch”//Necronomicon
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Rob, “the Witch”, of Canadian death metal band Necronomicon joins me for episode 096, as we officially conclude the countdown to the Loud as Hell Festival this weekend in Drumheller, Alberta. During this episode, we discuss band member changes, overcoming obstacles during a recent tour, Conan the Barbarian, and backing tracks during live performances. Necronomicon will be playing LAH on Saturday night, just before Narcotic Wasteland. Support the show
![095//Dan White & Vlad Glyegore//Hooker Spit](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/efe9187de82a2bb6f5d24da3ab9a8109_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
095//Dan White & Vlad Glyegore//Hooker Spit
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Hooker Spit is a death metal band from Red Deer, Alberta, who are releasing their debut album titled “Krötch Splitter” on July 28th, just 3 days after the release of this episode. Vlad Glyegore and Dan White of Hooker Spit join me to continue the Loud as Hell countdown, chat about their music, connecting with fans, rubber ducks, and to give a shoutout to both Geoff Bourrie of LAH and Palea Raptor, Hooker Spit’s artist. Support the show
![SP003//Michel ”Away” Langevin//Voivod](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/cf4a0324a1316aa33adb06326dbfad0f_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jul 21, 2023
SP003//Michel ”Away” Langevin//Voivod
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Voivod is celebrating 40 years in metal and are dropping Morgöth Tales, their latest full-length album today, Julyl 21st. The new album features 8 re-recorded tracks featuring Voivod’s current lineup, one brand new song, and guest appearances by two former Voivod members – Eric Forrest and Jason Newstead. Long time drummer Michel Langevin joins me for this episode of Giro Nation Metal. Shout out to Looters public relations agency for helping set up this interview! Support the show
![094//Diego Fernandez//Eye of Horus](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/4b2647a2abf57b14ac8099b58922d252_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
094//Diego Fernandez//Eye of Horus
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Eye of Horus is currently working on their newest album, set to be released later this year. Today, they unveil the artwork for the upcoming album, just in time for the Loud as Hell Festival. Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Diego Fernandez of death metal band Eye of Horus talks of LAH, scrapping an album, the story behind the tower, engaging with humour, and gives a shout out to Christian Donaldson. Support the show
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