Sci-fi’s the name of the game when you’re Nerd-Talkin’ with UK rockers Empty Friend. Bassist Davvers takes us on an intergalactic journey with his taste in media… MOVIES I’m not a movie buff at all, and am really easily pleased and quite happy to suspend disbelief for even the most terrible of plot holes if… Continue reading Nerd Talk with EMPTY FRIEND
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Nerd Talk with CAM BIRD
Today’s Nerd Talk is from the land down under — Australian metal solo artist Cam Bird takes the reigns! Oh man I’m excited to unleash my inner nerd with Alternative Control. Hope you guys are ready for this! Movies I’m a massive movie buff. I’ve literally exhausted pretty much all of the streaming libraries like… Continue reading Nerd Talk with CAM BIRD
Nerd Talk with STONE MACHINE ELECTRIC
With COVID-19 keeping folks home, it’s a perfect time to nerd out. Here are some movie, book, and video game recommendations from Kitchens, one half of the experimental Texas doom duo Stone Machine Electric: Darkness Dimensions Disillusion by Stone Machine Electric Movie: Lost Highway (David Lynch, 1997) I’m a huge David Lynch fan, and I’ve… Continue reading Nerd Talk with STONE MACHINE ELECTRIC
Nerd Talk with HER NAME WAS FIRE
This Nerd Talk comes to us from across the pond, courtesy of Portuguese rock duo Her Name Was Fire. These guys serve up the groove just as well as they serve up the nerdy knowledge… Besides music, one of the things that bonds Her Name Was Fire as a collective is our love of movies, video… Continue reading Nerd Talk with HER NAME WAS FIRE
Nerd Talk with FERMENTOR
San Diego instrumental metal duo Fermentor is about the release their fourth album, Continuance. Cousins Dylan and Wally have been making music together in Fermentor since 2008, as well as playing together in the thrash band Beekeeper. With many bands, a read through the lyrics will reveal nonmusical creative influences — but in the case… Continue reading Nerd Talk with FERMENTOR
Nerd Talk with HOLDEN
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Holden is a new post-metal/doom band that’s working on their debut album Ursa Minor. Band members Palmer Sturman, Sam Berson, and Michael Arcane joined us for some Nerd Talk about their favorite movies, video games, and books. Spoiler alert, Palmer needs to check out Knight of the Round and a few… Continue reading Nerd Talk with HOLDEN
NERD TALK with DUNCAN EVANS: Thoughts on Cormac McCarthy
Hailing from Leeds, UK, dark singer-songwriter Duncan Evans was kind enough to expound on one of his favorite authors: Cormac McCarthy. Read on to hear about how McCarthy’s books have inspired him… I first came across Cormac McCarthy’s work about a decade ago when my dad lent me a copy of All The Pretty Horses… Continue reading NERD TALK with DUNCAN EVANS: Thoughts on Cormac McCarthy