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
![093//Rob Hayman//Ashes of Yggdrasil//Destroy My Brains](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/80e528a2e124915312ad7176e310fe40_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
093//Rob Hayman//Ashes of Yggdrasil//Destroy My Brains
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
We are less than a month away from Loud as Hell. Ashes of Yggdrasil is a melodic death metal band from Lloydminster, AB, who will be playing the fest on August 4th. During this episode, Rob Hayman, drummer and founding member of Ashes of Yggdrasil, joins me to talk about the band, metal in a small city, working with Andrea Guardino, and upcoming music. Support the show
![092//Jamison Friesen//Arrival of Autumn](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/3348848222f6f4c7e7d17a9223b39864_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
092//Jamison Friesen//Arrival of Autumn
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Arrival of Autumn is a metalcore band from Grande Prairie, a small city in Alberta. Hot on the heels of two tours and the release of their 3rd full length album, Kingdome Undone, vocalist Jamison Friesen joins me for episode 092 to chat about Loud as Hell, their album and partnership with Nuclear Blast Records, and an exchange on Twitter. We dive into the origin of the band’s name, how the band has achieved success in getting noticed, and curating a proper setlist.Support the show
![091//Jess Leduc & Alex McIntosh//Brain Stem//With Malice(-)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/90263618d7189233e8dcc6d640ae2f97_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
091//Jess Leduc & Alex McIntosh//Brain Stem//With Malice(-)
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Alex McIntosh and Jess Leduc of Edmonton death metal band Brain Stem join me for this episode, continuing the countdown to the Loud as Hell festival in Drumheller, Alberta from August 3rd to 6th. We chat about LAH, CEMR, and venture into Brain Stem’s new music. We take a closer look at the guys’ personal musical tastes and explore how the band came up with their logo and matching artwork on their 2 EPs. Support the show
![090//Jess Ruin & Kent Geislinger//Juliet Ruin](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/4073718e6a41483c86c921ae431efa1e_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
090//Jess Ruin & Kent Geislinger//Juliet Ruin
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Juliet Ruin was set to play Loud as Hell in 2022, however due to a destructive windstorm, they made the decision to surrender their time slot, which allowed the festival to continue without any further delays. Releasing their latest single, Give me the Crown, on March 31st of this year, Juliet Ruin are again gearing up to play Loud as Hell. Jess Ruin and Kent Geislinger join me for episode 090.Support the show
![089//Maharg//Necht](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/c2b6e16f30e9a91d148349d1b4323fc6_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
089//Maharg//Necht
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Necht is a black metal band from Calgary, Alberta, who has already taken the Canadian scene by storm. Seemingly coming from the abyss, they made it all the way to the Wacken Metal Battle Canadian Final. Necht will also be playing the Loud as Hell Festival, and during this episode I was able to chat with the elusive Maharg, vocalist and frontman of Necht. Welcome to the Cult of B’ahn.Support the show
![088//Keith Wampler//The Convalescence//Toledo Death Fest](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/429a5a1b7d6d302a4ac677938747fcd0_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
088//Keith Wampler//The Convalescence//Toledo Death Fest
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
The Convalescence is joining the Loud as Hell lineup for 2023, playing on Sunday, August 6th, just before the festival headliners, Jungle Rot. During this episode, Keith Wampler, vocalist and founding member, joins me for a chat about LAH, The Convalescence, touring, unique merch ideas, sponsoring a race car, and working with guest vocalists. Keith also puts on the Toledo Death Fest, which just took place on June 3rd. Support the show
![087//Sword Guy//Local Legend](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/3bcf117b504262a5aca2d1db5bef34c8_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 30, 2023
087//Sword Guy//Local Legend
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Episode 087 signals the beginning of the countdown to Loud as Hell 2023, which takes place in Drumheller, AB from August 3rd to 6th. To kick off the countdown this year, I wanted to take a different approach by shining the spotlight on one of our local legends, who goes by the name of Sword Guy. Donning his titular swords, he brings an extra level of cheer and awesomeness to each show he attends. Support the show
![086//Fractal Generator](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/ca6e1ea554cfc857e738c95740404aeb_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 23, 2023
086//Fractal Generator
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Fractal Generator is in the process of making new music, working again with Mark Erskine and releasing through Everlasting Spew Records. During this episode I get the chance to chat with all three members of Fractal Generator about their music, science fiction theme, building a shroud of mystery, the guys’ musical beginnings and an interesting way to use a cello.Support the show
![SP002//Alex Rye & Brody Bauer//Fall of Earth](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/04079c18e8fac916544943bb49e9f89b_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 22, 2023
SP002//Alex Rye & Brody Bauer//Fall of Earth
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Fall of Earth is a new metal band from Edmonton who are already making waves in the metal scene. During this episode, I get to speak with vocalist, Alex Rye, and guitarist, Brody Bauer. This special episode is in support of Fall of Earth, embarking on their From the Ashes tour, beginning with two shows with Allegaeon. Tonight, they will be playing with Allegaeon, Whorrify, and Wych at Dicken’s Pub in Calgary, AB. See you there! Support the show
![085//Lars Bo Nepper//Chronicle](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/64e833ba197251590e043971897a0490_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 16, 2023
085//Lars Bo Nepper//Chronicle
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Denmark’s Chronicle is releasing their 3rd full length album titled “Where Chaos Thrives” on May 19th, 2023. This is just three days from the release of this episode, during which I have the pleasure of speaking with vocalist/guitarist Lars Bo Nepper. We chat about the new album, the impact of COVID on their previous release, some memorable shows, and a bit about Lars’ personal musical journey. Check out Where Chaos Thrives, released through Mighty Music. Support the show
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