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
![084//Steffen Kummerer//Thulcandra//Obscura](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/c89f085404c54cf03534de3fd0533732_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 09, 2023
084//Steffen Kummerer//Thulcandra//Obscura
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Thulcandra is releasing their 5th full length album, Hail the Abyss, on May 19th, 2023, just over a week from the release of this episode. The melodic black/death metal band hails from Germany and was founded by the talented Steffen Kummerer. Steffen is also the founding member of Obscura, another great band that you all need to listen to, if you haven’t already. Steffen covers a variety of topics from upcoming music, changing lineups, and his experience at a boarding school for the musically gifted, to his introduction to metal, the loss of someone close to him, and how he chose to pay his respects through music. Shout out to Natalie Camillo of Napalm Records for helping me out with this episode! Support the show
![083//Will Wright//Past the Fall](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/3d3eb0e4265d26a6bce9d7db06fe36f3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 02, 2023
083//Will Wright//Past the Fall
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Will Wright, one of the founding members of UK metal band Past the Fall joins me for episode 083. Will is the vocalist and bassist for the group, and we get to chat about a wide range of topics, from Spotify, new music, and his personal approach to his lyrics, to the impact of music, weapons at metal shows, and how someone close to Will made a lasting impression. Support the show
![082//Christian Donaldson//Cryptopsy & Audio Engineer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/3c41df25b7323bab06f315df902da010_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
082//Christian Donaldson//Cryptopsy & Audio Engineer
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Christian Donaldson has made his mark in the world of metal both through his music and prowess as an audio engineer. During episode 082, Christian revisits his intro to metal and audio engineering, his journey with the Montreal Garage Studio, the Grid, Nail the Mix, and of course, Cryptopsy. We chat about his processes, working with clients both locally and abroad, and a hint about upcoming music. Support the show
![081//Rick Hughes//Sword](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/6935404d8e8dcfc57a1e882fde561d03_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
081//Rick Hughes//Sword
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Sword is a Canadian heavy metal band that was formed in 1980 by brothers Rick and Dan Hughes. Rick has also kept busy in the music world by pursuing other side projects, such as the Rick Hughes show and having his talents bless the screens of Quebec TV show, La Fureur. During episode 081, Rick talks of his musical history, signing with Massacre Records, playing with Metallica, Motorhead, and Alice Cooper, and pursuing music as a lifelong passion. Support the show
![080//Rob Wharton//Cognitive](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/d95f59d9ba169347e56c40842227b2f9_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
080//Rob Wharton//Cognitive
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Rob Wharton of New Jersey’s Cognitive joins me for episode 080. As this episode airs, they are currently on the road with Gorod, Flub, and Summoning the Lich, playing in Tampa, FL tonight, and Orlando tomorrow. Rob and I chat about the band, preparing for tour, their move from Unique Leader to Metal Blade, and working with Pedro Sena. Support the show
![079//Crucifix//Satanic Tea Co//Pitch Black North](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/e41eb9ef3f00c80da144a380e486a562_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
079//Crucifix//Satanic Tea Co//Pitch Black North
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Crucifix, the heart and soul behind Pitch Black North and the Satanic Tea Co. joins me today to chat about both his tea and music. We explore STC from the beginning, to ethically sourcing tea, collaborating with a variety of bands, and finishing up with the spotlight on the STC music. Shout out to Sarjesa Tea, The Grizzlar Coffee & Records, and New Level Brewery. Support the show
![078//Jacob Björnfot//Kvaen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/0847a289d80a5bcfa4527191490e51b6_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
078//Jacob Björnfot//Kvaen
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Jacob Björnfot, mastermind behind Sweden’s Kvaen, joins me to talk about the music, his approach to metal, and working with a number of accomplished musicians. We explore signing with Black Lion Records, the meaning behind the Great Below, cancel culture, and the impact of metal then vs. now. Support the show
![077//Kai Sakaguchi & Porkchop//Rising Sun](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/33f9d72e7e74e0544a0925a7d5f99ab3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
077//Kai Sakaguchi & Porkchop//Rising Sun
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Kai & Porkchop of the Canadian thrash metal band Rising Sun join me during episode 077 for a good chat about the band, new music, their musical history, and Porkchop’s journey from India to Canada. Rising Sun released their latest single, Archons of Death, on October 7, 2022. Keep your ears peeled for new music! Support the show
![076//Blake Lamoureux & Steven Sorensen//Mourning Veil](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/5c60aff923a116f55d6557e8b0ca4618_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
076//Blake Lamoureux & Steven Sorensen//Mourning Veil
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Blake Lamoureux and Steven Sorensen of blackened death metal band Mourning Veil join me to talk about their debut album, Communion, the formation of the band, and their approach to music. We also chat about their other projects, Ophidian Memory and Archetype of Destruction, and working on a tight schedule. Support the show
![075//Jessie Grace & Erik Leonhard//Kosm](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog17293377/d26a2b5789f2cfa4eac9db694c5a58d1_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
075//Jessie Grace & Erik Leonhard//Kosm
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Kosm is gearing up to release their next EP, Vacancies, on March 24, 2023. During episode 075 I am joined by Jessie Grace, their vocalist, and Erik Leonhard, one of the band’s guitarists. We chat about Metalocalypstick and the double edged sword that is “women in metal”, vocal techniques and Jessie’s writing process, and tattoos.Support the show
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