Akron, OH is known for the Goodyear Plant that makes racing tires specifically (in case you were wondering) and is my hometown. Another thing you can find in Akron is the band Audience of Rain. I was pleasantly surprised to find out after talking with the band that the rock/metal scene is doing well there. We talked about how and when they formed, what the scene is like around them and the venue situation since we all know what happened to so many years ago. We also talked about the DIY house pa...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
I sat down with Eric Gutierez of Scoundrel out of Fresno, CA and was also joined by the man himself Taylor Anderson (Titan Audio /Aaerial/Pala) for a chat back in late April 2023 to learn a little bit more about the heavy coming out of the west coast. Due to life getting in the way on my end, this podcast was a little behind schedule to promote their recent tour that had three stops in Texas. I spoke to the band and they said the tour was great and they plan on coming back to Texas and hitting t...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 106
Sozora is a band with a diverse and evocative sound. the group's music combines many influences, including post-punk, hardcode, and more. I sat down with Trevor, Jacob, Aaron and Jake along with Jet who helped produce the interview out at DUP Recording Studio in Burnet, Tx. I have known these guys for a really long time, seen them play at various venues around Austin and to me, they are one of THE definitions of local Texas metal. Join us for an hour or so convo about where they started, how man...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 105
I sit down and chat with Jake Miller (vocals) and Jesse Pina (drums) to talk about their latest single "Slaughtered in the Woods" and their latest album "The Eagle Lake Slasher". If you are into Texas death metal, slam and beatdown tunes, then Scrap Pile is going to need to be added to your playlist. Scrap Pile is an up can coming but yet semi seasoned band from Eagle Lake, Texas that just brings the heavy. We talk about the single, allergies in Texas, their approach to releasing music and much ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 104
Framing Skeletons is a progressive metal band from Houston, Texas that fuses the complex polyrhythms and soul-crushing heaviness of djent with the thematic consistency and experimentation of traditional progressive rock. The band consists of Jeremy Burke (guitars/vocals), Bryan Holub (drums/back vox) and Ethan Berry (bass/back vox). The music scene is smaller than you think, even though music can be found everywhere. Here in Texas, the 6 degrees of separation is more like 2. Through some mutual ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
The Bottomless is a progressive experimental band that defies genre! The name " the Bottomless" is in reference to the infinite potential of music and drive to want to change! Members include Aj Johnson on vocals and guitar, Sheridan Kruitz on Vocals, Tyler Watts on guitar and Tj Hargrove on drums. This was one of my first in person interviews this year and I really do miss being in the room with the people I interview. There is just so much more energy and the conversation just flows even thoug...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 102
I got a chance to sit down with James Gonzalez of the Texas Metal Collective and Grim ATX at Independence Brewing during a live show that James put together. We sat down and got a few words in in the newly renovated Stash lounge (which is for rent btw). We wanted to talk about the Come and Take It Back Showcase happening on March 18th at Independence Brewing. Its a free show and there will be 12 local bands throwing down inside all the while there will be all other kinds of vendors on site. Grim...
Mar 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100 is here!!! This one is a wild one so strap in. Paradise Refined is another band I randomly found in the comments of the Bill Lumberg meme and I have to say, I am happy I found them. I had the honor of hosting Reagan (vocals/guitar) and Charlie (bass) on their very first podcast. We covered so many topics in this 90+ minute episode. I honestly felt like I was talking to some of my closest friends from back home. Hollering all the way from Knoxville, TN, these guys are some wholesome a...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 100
Originating from a Bill Lumberg meme (if you don't get the reference, you're missing out), I found GratitudeTx in the comment section. After giving their music a listen on a run, I had to connect with them. They are a hardcore / metalcore faith based band formed in Corpus Christi, Tx. They originated from a ministry called Thy Kingdom Come. They began ripping sets in July 2019 and we haven’t stopped since! They fill a space for fans who listen to No Zodiac, Hatebreed, Kublai Khan TX, Gideon, The...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 99
Dialing it in all the way from Germany, I get to chat with an old friend of mine Patrick Duvall, that is the mastermind behind his project "Of The Sun". Originally formed in South Carolina in 2010 time frame, after not much success with the project there, he picked up and moved to Austin, TX and as he said "shit hit the fan many times" with the project which leads us to this conversation we had in Jan 2023 and what's going on with him and "Of The Sun" today. In 2018, Patrick met his wife who is ...
Feb 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 98
Par for the course, I finally found the SD card that held our end of year wrap for 2022. We didn't dig into "best album" or "our favorite song" of '22. We spent the bulk of the time just going over what we all accomplished last year and what we have in the oven for this year. Unfortunately, Jared "The Young One" and newly minted "Baby Daddy" Jeremy couldn't join us but they were with us in spirit. I (Ryan), Kittie, Taylor and eventually Josh, got together on a video chat late Dec '22 and chatted...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 97
The Xebellian Triangle is a symphonic death metal band from Houston, TX melding many influences of technical and melodic death metal, accompanied by full orchestral and electronic arrangements. Technical but melodic riffs, blast beats, extreme vocals, strong and full string arrangements, apocalyptic choirs, blaring brass, booming percussion, and splashes of synths. The band is currently comprised of Aron Hetsko (Drums), Ivy Lance (Guitar/Vocals/Arrangements), and Hakeem De Hoyos (Bass). Episode ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 96
Stoneside is an independent music project based out of rural Texas, focused on bringing into this world the stories of those who have passed from it. The music is as haunting, emotional, raw and beautiful as the stories that it gives voice to; combining elements of a range of genres including alternative rock, prog-metal, ambient and electronic, the genres and song structures are fluid and ever-changing; they are merely a tool of the messenger. Episode info Stoneside Website: https://www.stonesi...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 95
This is Kick It with Kittie’s final interview of 2022, closing the year out with Austin black metal band Orodrim. In this episode, Kittie and Eamon (guitarist of Orodrim) chat about the band’s appearance on the Black Metal Rainbows compilation and their plans for the new year. Be sure to check out the links below Listen to Orodrim here: https://orodrim1.bandcamp.com Black Metal Rainbows compilation: https://blackmetalrainbows.bandcamp.com/album/black-metal-rainbows Sound editing: Taylor Anderson...
Dec 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 94
This is the last showcase interview prior to the show on Saturday Dec 3rd, 2022 at Come and Take It Live in Austin, Tx. I headed over to meet up with Otis Archer (vocals/guitar) and Jordan Jensen (drums) to wrap about what has been going on in the Otis Archer camp. We talk about the evolution of their music, the different approaches to each album and everything in between. For the showcase, they will be joined on stage for the first time with the new addition of a bassist. These are some of the ...
Dec 01, 2022•49 min•Ep. 93
This is the final Come and Cast It episode of the year. I really enjoyed doing these live and in the moment. There is just a different vibe when chatting with artists fresh after a set. In this episode, I sit down with members Zach Elizondo (bass), Eric (lead guitar) and Tory Fonseca (vocals / he joined the party a little late but its all good) of "And the Hero Prevails" after their set opening up for Attlia when they came through in early Oct 2022. They are for San Benito, Tx out of the Rio Gra...
Nov 29, 2022•16 min•Ep. 91
I got to sit down with one of the newest bands to come out of Austin, Tx. I spoke with Dylan (guitar) and Chris (guitar) after their set sharing the stage with Attlia back in Oct 2022 for one of their very first handful of shows. We talk about how their first few shows have gone and how they felt about them, what makes them stand out of the crowd and Living Hollow's upcoming shows. Check out the links below for more Featured song: "Chapter 3: Sanctum Morti" by Living Hollow Outro song: "Common F...
Nov 24, 2022•18 min•Ep. 90
I was fortunate enough to catch up with Tony (guitar) and Ricky (vocals) of HateWaker when they opened up for Attila back in Oct 2022. We chat about what's to come from HateWaker, their South By So What experience and their replay of their set that night. They are planning their first tour for 2023 and I see a chance to get "Rep Your City Tour" off the ground. Oh and don't forget to buy everything local. Check out the links below for more. Featured song: "Icarus" by HateWaker Outro song: "Common...
Nov 22, 2022•9 min•Ep. 89
This is one of those episodes that I was excited to be able to do. My buddy Matt Fourman (Deadmouth, Formerly Morningside/Taking On Poseidon) is chasing his music career dreams by trying out to be the new vocalist of Japanese heavy weights, Crystal Lake . Matt has been on the podcasts radar pretty much since day one. From his days in Taking on Poseidon to current project, Deadmouth, he continues to pursue his passion and when he saw there were tryouts for Crystal Lake, he knew he had to give it ...
Nov 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 92
Welcome back to another segment of the ATX Metal Podcast. In this short run series titled "Showcase Interviews", I talk to band members from the bands that will a part of the ATX Metal Podcast Showcase. It is our annual show where we showcase the wide range of Texas talent. In this episode, I talk with Astrixion's new drummer Hunter Hagberg. Astrixion are an American heavy metal band out of Killeen, TX. Formed in 2011, our founder Ron Flores, Guitarist Lj whaley, and Bassist Kurt Savage have cra...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Ep. 88
This was a rare occasion for myself as I was invited to Evil Snail Studios (thanks to Kfir Gov) in Austin, Tx to chat with a Rick Fernandes (founder/lead vox/guitar) and Edward Chavez (bass) from Tibetan Sky Burial. Formed in Austin during 2019, Texan natives Rick Fernandes and Bryan Stevens wrote a concept album about loss and the five stages of grief. Tibetan Sky Burial's debut "Lamenta" released in 2020. Both Rick and Ed hail from the great city of El Paso, Tx but found their music careers mo...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 87
I don't know about you but, I am really digging these Come and Cast It interviews, live from Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX. I had a chance to sit down with some OG vets of the podcast, Derril King (vocals) and Greg Hinck (guitar/producer). These guys were some of the first guests we interviewed back when we we just getting started, so it was good to reconnect and catch up. As the pandemic set it, the band added Mark Martinez (guitar/formerly of Memories in Broken Glass) and Derril moved to...
Nov 01, 2022•19 min•Ep. 86
Welcome back (or for the first time) to Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX. This episode is with the band Aaerial. I talked with front man Roman Daniel Aridor (vocals) and Jeremy Gonzalez (drums). I got to catch them when they shared the stage with Monuments came through back in late August. It was such a great show and was able to grab a few minutes to their time to catch up. The guys talk about the meaning behind some of their music, social media and the...
Oct 25, 2022•19 min•Ep. 85
Happy Halloween, headbangers! We have a special early Halloween treat — we’re celebrating the release of “Black Ghost,” the new album by Austin band XIII. Zeke, the front man and songwriter of the band, joins us to discuss the new album, the band’s self-made genre “unmetal,” and honoring his creative truth despite the odds. Featured song: “Vassals” by XIII, from the album Black Ghost Black Ghost is out now on all major streaming services and on Bandcamp: https://xiiiasylum.bandcamp.com ATXMP You...
Oct 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 84
I kept getting this band showing up in my shuffle and found out they were a Texas band so I went to the socials to connect with them. If you want some good, heavy ass music, then go no further. Calderas, a 4-piece metal outfit from Rosenberg, Tx has been on the map for a few years now and are on the come up in the Houston area. Since jamming at a young age of 15 and trying to figure out if forming a band was the right thing to do, Bryan (bass) finally came to realize that it all was working too ...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 83
Welcome back to the end of the summer season of Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, Texas. We round out this group of interviews with ENOX, a metalcore band from New Jersey that came through Austin on their summer tour in June of 2022. I talked with all the guys about how their summer tour went and asked for some examples. From blizzards, to broken noses and life and death situations in a Planet Fitness parking lot, all in all, the guys were in good spirits an...
Oct 18, 2022•24 min•Ep. 82
On this episode, host Kittie sits down with TJ Lewis, lead singer and lyricist of Austin sludge metal band Forebode. Although they recently disbanded, Forebode built a reputation for themselves with their punishing doom metal sound and devastating live performances. Now, their legacy will live on with their final release “Pit of Suffering,” which has just been released on vinyl. Buy “the Pit of Suffering” on vinyl here: https://www.electricsparkrecords.com/products/forbode-the-pit-of-suffering?f...
Oct 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 81
Welcome to the 5th installment of Come and Cast It, Live interviews at Come and Take It Live in Austin, Tx. This is a follow up with the other half of Notions, Brandon Castaneda (guitar) and Michael Biggerstaff (drums) also of Doubting Thieves. In this episode, I get the details on how they came to join Notions after one of their shows in June 2022. They also broke their silence on the possible return of their other band Doubting Thieves. Found out that Notions was almost dead and how they broug...
Sep 26, 2022•12 min•Ep. 80
Welcome back to the third installment of Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, Texas. I finally got to get a few minutes with the dudes from Colorblind, Travis Moseley (vocals) and Nicholas Ryan Asper (Bass) during one of their shows in June 2022 at the end of the night. This is a down and dirty interview, kind of off the cuff and I profess my love for Colorblind a bit too much (seriously, I edited a lot out...haha). As of this recording, "Love is Red" had just ...
Sep 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 79
Mobday is a hard rock/metal band from Binghamton, NY, founded in December 2005 by guitarist Jordan Greene. They called it quits in 2016. After the hiatus and a few shows to get their live chops back together, Mobday moved forward with vocalist Joe Cafferty and began developing their self-titled album that is set for release in September 2022 (Today, actually). The new album will bring a much heavier sound than previous releases and was completely self-produced by the band while being mixed &...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 78
