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Get ready for one of the most ferocious Metal Maniacs Podcast episodes yet. In Episode 146, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with Blaythe Steuer — frontman of NO CURE, the Alabama‑based heavy‑hitting unit leading the charge in straight‑edge metallic hardcore. Signed to SharpTone Records (2024), No Cure represents the next generation of the Deep‑South hardcore and Southeastern DIY metal scene — equal parts discipline, aggression, and conviction.

From blistering riffs to lyrical realism, we dive deep into the story of No Cure — a band birthed in chaos but driven by purpose. We cover everything from their early days and DIY ethic to touring life, recording sessions in cabin studios, and the grind of staying true to straight‑edge in a region where substance culture runs deep.

🧱 Inside This Episode

How No Cure formed and built their sound from the Alabama underground

The meaning behind the band name and their DIY path to SharpTone Records (2024 deal)

Balancing Southern grit with metallic hardcore precision

Recording vocals for “The Commitment to Permanence” while recovering from broken ribs (yes, really)

Building community through DIY shows in the Deep South

From local runs to national tours — how they book their own DIY routes

Tone talk — live guitars, drums, cabs, and the raw production edge that defines their records

Straight edge as rebellion and responsibility in 2026’s hardcore climate

What’s next for No Cure — rumors of new music with Will Putney, tour plans, and creative evolution

The Cobra Incident – setbacks, scars, and stories that fuel the music.

How SharpTone helped launch the band after turning down earlier offers.

Blaythe’s production style: “clean, heavy, and dirty at the same time.”

Favorite and worst show memories from the road.

The importance of community, DIY mindset, and throwing your own shows in the South.

The balance of art, relationships, and staying grounded on tour.

🎚️ No Cure Lineup

Vocals: Blaythe Steuer

Guitar: Aesop Mongo

Guitar: Kyle Ray

Bass: Jake Murnane

Drums: Duncan Newey

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Metal Podcast 2026 | Best Metal Albums 2026 | Extreme Metal | Underground Bands | Death Metal | Black Metal | Metalcore | Patreon Exclusive

Welcome to Metal Maniacs — the unfiltered, no‑BS metal podcast hosted by Jay Ingersoll and Modd, where the riffs are heavy, the takes are raw, and the love for underground metal runs deep. In this Patreon‑exclusive episode, we unleash our first Metal Album Review Session of 2026, covering the wildest, most blistering records to drop in January and February 2026.

This is where true metal lives — from blackened death assaults and doom‑drenched riffs to technical chaos and modern heaviness. If you crave album reviews, metal news, underground discoveries, and scene talk that never bends to trends, you’ve found your home.

Each month, our Patreon supporters get early, uncut access to these sessions — the ones too raw and too real for the public feed. We review what’s dominating our playlists, shout out upcoming artists, and invite YOU to join the conversation and help shape future episodes.

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💀 Inside This Episode

🩸 Album‑by‑album breakdowns of 2026’s first heavy hitters

⚔️ What’s dominating the underground metal scene right now

🤘 Which new artists deserve your attention this year

🎶 Raw reactions straight from Jay & Modd’s listening sessions

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The boys are BACK.

On Episode 143 of the Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with Fatal To The Flesh (formerly Pain Divine), who originally appeared on Episode 12 back on 11/03/23. This time? It’s heavier, groovier and more straight forward.

We dig into the rebirth of the band, the transition from Pain Divine to Fatal To The Flesh, and what sparked this new era of crushing beatdown hardcore and death metal brutality.

If you’re into heavy shit, beatdown hardcore, slam riffs, and that nasty Tribal Gaze–style groove, this episode is for you.

🎥 Watch the og episode here:

https://youtu.be/y4dZ_5un6Lk

From Pain Divine to Fatal To The Flesh

When they first joined us as Pain Divine, we took an intimate look at their creative process behind the EP Worthy Adversary and their collaboration with producer Collin at 19 Stars Studio. That structured songwriting approach and dedication to powerful compositions laid the groundwork for what was coming next.

Now, Fatal To The Flesh is stepping into 2026 with a new identity, a new sound, and an even heavier direction.

We talk about:

• The inception of the new band

• Why the name change (Morbid Angel vibes much? 😂)

• The evolution of their sound

• Beatdown hardcore influences

• Death metal intensity

• That filthy, groove-laden “tribal gaze-ish” feel

Meet the Lineup

• Bob – Guitars

• Ryan – Bass/Vocals

• Mike – Drums

The chemistry is locked in, and the direction is clear: make it heavier than before.

Releases Breakdown

DEMO 2026 – Absolutely insane for a demo. Raw, punishing, and focused.

DOOMSCROLL – Straight up banging. The riffs hit hard, and that ending groove? Disgustingly heavy. The rant-and-rave vocal delivery brings serious intensity.

HARD TIMES – That 6 Feet Under / Obituary-style opening crushes immediately. Pure death metal stomp energy.

In This Episode We Also Cover:

• What got them into metal — especially extreme metal

• Their personal origin stories

• Writing process — how riffs and patterns develop

• Structuring songs for maximum impact

• Practice schedules

• Thoughts on AI in music

• Production philosophy

• Guitar tone, live setups, tunings, cabs, and drum approach

• Upcoming shows

🔥 FIRST SHOW: 3/27

With X Iron Sharpens Iron X, Maul, and Windchimes

We also talk touring plans, what they’re listening to right now, what drives them creatively, and what’s next for Fatal To The Flesh.

This is one of those episodes where you can feel the hunger. The band sounds focused, aggressive, and ready to carve out their place in the heavy music scene.

If you love underground metal, beatdown hardcore, death metal riffs, and discovering bands before they explode — this episode is for you.

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This Episode of the Metal Maniacs Podcast goes full blast as hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with one of the most prolific drummers in extreme metal history — Marco Pitruzzella, better known as Lord Marco.

You’ve seen the meme. You’ve heard the legend. “Death Metal Dad – I play drums in over 4,000 death metal bands. ”But behind the joke is a drummer who has recorded drums on more than 700 songs, toured the world, and helped define modern technical death metal, brutal death metal, slam, grind, and extreme metal drumming.In this episode, we dig deep into Marco’s insane journey:What first pulled him into metal and extreme music.

Why extreme drumming became his obsession. His early days with Vörnagar and the Bleeding Holocaust EP.

Touring 26 countries / 52 shows across Europe with Vital Remains.

His genre-defining work with Braindrill (Parasites, Apocalyptic Feasting – Metal Blade Records)

Touring with The Faceless and releasing the infamous Lord of the Blast instructional DVD

Drum & bass death metal madness with I Came to Hate

Session work explosion with Anomalous, Neurogenic, Gurglectomy, Defleshed Gutted, ABUSE, Raped by Pigs, and more

Touring and recording with Six Feet Under, including Torment, Nightmares of the Decomposed, and Killing for Revenge

Drumming for Rings of Saturn, Waking the Cadaver, Sleep Terror, and beyond

How session work changed his life — and how it all keeps coming full circle

We also talk about how Jay first discovered Marco through YouTube, Braindrill, and extreme metal rabbit holes, the discipline it takes to maintain this level of output, and what’s next with Xelmactha, Wrath of Logarius, and future chaos.This is not just an interview — it’s a history lesson in extreme metal drumming.🔗 LINKS & PLAYLISTS

https://twitch.tv/lordmarc0/

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Lord Marco OfficialWebsite: https://lordmarco.com/

Lord Marco – Spotify Drumming Playlist“I have recorded drums on more than 700 songs.”🎧 550-song playlist of Marco’s drumming:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ns7mJarbuNbgROsh7AFG8

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Episode 141 – The Metal Maniacs Podcast w/ Jay Ingersoll & ModdThe Michigan death metal titans NOCICEPTION return to the Metal Maniacs Podcast — and they’re coming in heavier, faster, and more lethal than ever. With a brand-new album on the horizon, we sit down with the full lineup to talk history, evolution, and the absolute brutality that is their upcoming 2026 release:Cognitive DismembermentComing March 2026Nociception’s newest chapter is a complete demolition of their past discography: sharper riffs, monstrous vocals, airtight drumming, and production that hits like a cement truck. The tone is clear but devastating, the bass tone is monstrous, and Dylan’s vocal enunciation is razor-focused. This is the band at their technical and creative peak.Meet the Members:🎤 Dylan – Vocals 🎸 Kyle – Guitar 🥁 Eric – Drums 🎸 Jared – Guitar 🎸 Blake – BassThese five have grown immensely since their last appearance on Episode 16 back in November 2023 — when Odium hadn’t even dropped yet. Now they’re back with full force, promoting their most ambitious and punishing release to date.Discography RecapDemoralizer (2019) – The starting point of their relentless sound.Tyrant: Population Obsolete (2021) – Heavier, darker, more complex.Odium EP (2023) – A glimpse of the technical ferocity to come.Cognitive Dismemberment (2026) – A new apex of brutality.Track-By-Track Highlights From “Cognitive Dismemberment”Labyrinth of Sanity – Killer second power-chord riff at 1:14, standout bass work, and a murderous blackened transition.Necrotic Dominion – Trem runs, sick drumming, black-metal passages, and a Cannibal Corpse-esque trill section at 3:14.Echoes of Forgotten Torment – Hyper-fast, disgustingly tight drums, dissonant grooves, and some of the best chord shifts they’ve ever written.Forsaken by the Grave – Morbid Angel/Soreption vibes, flawless blackened-to-death transitions, and standout vocals.Entropy Reigns – Three riffs in rapid succession, gremlin vocals, and a filthy ride-groove section.Veins of Eternal Suffering – Blood Incantation-level atmosphere, killer vocal patterns, and a unique open dynamic middle section.Fed to the Pigs – Melodic opener, backbeat groove, catchy chorus, and a crushing 3:15 end groove.As the Stone Meets Flesh – Slam riffs, gutturals, an epic trem section, and a bass break leading into a slamming outro.This record is as violent as it is thoughtful — proof of Nociception’s growth since their last time on the show.What We Discuss in This Episode💀 Revisiting Episode 16 — early struggles, Dylan taking on vocals, building their live setup, and how far they’ve come since 2023. 🔥 Evolution in Sound — what changed, what sharpened, and how new influences shaped their heaviest album yet. 🎼 Creative Process — writing, collaboration, right-hand technique, and how their approach to tone and structure matured. ⚙️ Production — how they dialed in riffs, drums, tone, backing tracks, and the clarity of Cognitive Dismemberment. 🎧 Scene Growth — changes in the Michigan/US metal scene and new trends they’re paying attention to. 🛠 Experimentation — new techniques, vocal styles, and production choices expanding their sound. 🎯 Future Goals — touring plans, long-term vision, and what excites them most about this era.Nociception is not just back — they’re transformed, sharpened, and ready to cement themselves as one of the Midwest’s most ruthless modern death-metal bands.Follow Nociception-⁠https://shorturl.at/y1kdB⁠

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Episode 140 of the Metal Maniacs Podcast is locked and loaded with Michigan metal energy. Hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with second-time guest Steve Maple of Michigan Metal Fest, but this time he’s here representing his band Killcrown. Making their first appearance on the show, Steve is joined by Tyler (bass) and David (drums) to give us the full breakdown on everything happening in the Killcrown camp.We dive deep into the band’s brand-new single, talk about how the new drummer David joined the lineup, and explore how that change has impacted the band’s sound, chemistry, and creative process. The guys open up about how Killcrown got started, their evolution in the Michigan metal scene, and what fuels their aggressive, no-nonsense approach to heavy music.From there, the conversation turns to upcoming tour plans, playing shows, writing new material, and what fans can expect next. We also get some behind-the-scenes insight into Michigan Metal Fest, balancing festival life with band life, and plenty of classic Metal Maniacs side quests along the way.If you’re into modern metal, the Michigan metal scene, underground bands, festival culture, or discovering new heavy music, this episode is an absolute must-listen.💥 Hit play, crank it loud, and join the Metal Maniacs.🎧 Listen / Follow / SupportKillcrown-https://www.facebook.com/KillcrownMichigan Metal FestOfficial Website-https://michiganmetalfest.net/Follow Us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi🔔 Subscribe for weekly metal interviews, album reactions, and deep dives into the heavy music world.🤘 Support underground metal. Support the scene.

Episode 139 – Metal Maniacs Podcast

Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd

Welcome back, maniacs 🤘 In this 25th installment of our Reaction Series, Jay and Modd crank the volume and dive headfirst into a stacked lineup that bridges death metal history, modern brutality, and underground chaos. From genre-defining legends to rising names pushing extreme music forward, this episode is all about riffs, reactions, and real talk.

🔥 Leading the charge is THE ABSENCE — a band that helped define mid-2000s melodic death metal. Signed to Metal Blade Records in 2005, The Absence dropped a devastating trilogy:

From Your Grave (2005)

Riders of the Plague (2007)

Enemy Unbound (2010)

Widely regarded as their strongest release, Riders of the Plague was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry) and features guest appearances from absolute legends including James Murphy, Per Nilsson, Jonas Granvik, and Kjellgren himself. We break down the legacy, the songwriting, and why this record still hits like a freight train in 2025.

🎧 Listen to Riders of the Plague:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5wAscQSwK9Yglut4uEUToa

But we don’t stop there…

💀 PERPETUAL RAGE brings pure aggression with their new self-released album Finland. We react to multiple tracks, talk production, atmosphere, and discuss the possibility of a future interview with the band.

⚔️ ENDURUS reps Tampa, Florida death/groove metal with modern bite and old-school respect. We react to their latest material and talk about carrying the weight of a legendary scene.

🎥 Music Video:

https://youtu.be/0ZO1XbHUpTI

🩸 HORROR SCENE (formerly Suicide Puppets) delivers industrial goth horror metal with their new single Welcome To Your Hell, produced by Dan Malsch (Gojira, Ghost).

🎥 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/J-9KiwZXwdc

🪓 DARKEATER — Dearborn, Michigan deathcore maniacs — unleash Blood Legion, blending MySpace-era chaos with modern tech-death precision.

🎧 Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/track/7oGOd8bTk1U3UO2ZO1TgdH

🔥 BOUND BY VENDETTA brings full sonic assault with End of a Rope, blending Florida death metal, slam, and electronic elements.

🎥 New song:

https://youtu.be/9REIfrcGM04

🧠 OMITTANCE hits hard with their latest release Narcissist — raw, emotional, and heavy.

🎧 Listen here:

https://artists.landr.com/057829814967

🎸 NOTHING AFTER THIS closes things out with the remastered Happy Accidents and a look toward what’s coming next.

This episode is packed with honest reactions, deep dives, scene love, and zero filler. If you’re into death metal, underground discovery, and unfiltered opinions — this one’s for you.

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