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

Reading Recently: How To Give Up Plastic (Kinda)

It seems like everywhere I look, every restaurant I go to, and every National Geographic article I read, someone is trying to reduce plastic waste.  The consequences of plastic waste  are a worldwide problem and every measure of humanity — from individuals to corporations and international alliances of governments — will need to address them… Continue reading Reading Recently: How To Give Up Plastic (Kinda)

NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED

Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life.  Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name.  Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED

NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE

I’m pleased and excited to talk about some of the interests that are outside of the typical metal and music topics. A lot of these ‘nerdy’ things are influential to the creative process for sure. Let’s kick things off with… Favorite Book I’ll start off with some full disclosure. I don’t read a lot of… Continue reading NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE

NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW

Hey, it’s Jerry Lovett here from Cult Of Sorrow joining you on this edition of Nerd Talk! Favorite Movie Jaws I was pretty young when Jaws came out. I ended up seeing it seven times at the movies and countless other times since. I own the anniversary edition on DVD and still watch it about… Continue reading NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW

NERD TALK with BOTIS

What is a “botis”?  Perhaps an ancient Sumerian god, or some kind of beetle?  A metal band from Philadelphia?  If you picked the third option, you are correct!  Check out what these heavy hitters had to say about their favorite nerdy media: Movies “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Erik: Total Recall (1990) Scifi without… Continue reading NERD TALK with BOTIS

NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY

Wisconsin death metallers Casket Robbery just premiered the title track from their new album From Hell over at AltCtrl, AND vocalist Megan Orvold wrote us a Nerd Talk!  How awesome is that??  Stream “From Hell” and read on to learn about Megan’s favorite books, movies, and video games. Favorite Book I read a LOT of… Continue reading NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY