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Author: Josh Schneider

Bongzilla - Photo by Lee Edwards
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In Search Of Tone: Mike ‘Muleboy’ Makela Of Bongzilla

14th April 202114th April 2021 Josh Schneider Bongzilla, Heavy Psych Sounds, In Search Of Tone, Mike ‘Muleboy’ Makela, Sludge, Stoner, Weedsconsin

Mike ‘Muleboy’ Makela is about as cool of a guy as you would expect in a band named Bongzilla. He

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Dali's Llama 'Dune Lung'
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Review: Dali’s Llama ‘Dune Lung’ EP

1st April 20211st April 2021 Josh Schneider Dali's Llama, Desert Rock, Dune Lung, Independent

Desert rock is a genre that has been around for quite some time but I’m only recently learning how amazing

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In Search Of Tone: Aaron Turner Of SUMAC, Old Man Gloom, Mamiffer & ISIS

29th March 202129th March 2021 Josh Schneider In Search Of Tone, Mamiffer, Old Man Gloom, Profound Lore Records, Sige Records, Sumac, Thrill Jockey Records

Aaron Turner is responsible for a FEW of my favorite bands. SUMAC, Old Man Gloom, ISIS and Mamiffer are amazing

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Jake Wallace / Elder Druid - Photo by Matt Johnston
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In Search Of Tone: Jake Wallace Of Elder Druid

26th March 202126th March 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, Elder Druid, In Search Of Tone, Jake Wallace, Sludge

It’s important to find good role models to help push you to reach your potential. I’m here to tell you

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Conviction - Studio Rig
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In Search Of Tone: Olivier Verron & Frédéric Patte-Brasseur Of Conviction

22nd March 202122nd March 2021 Josh Schneider Argonauta Records, Conviction, Doom, Frédéric Patte-Brasseur, In Search Of Tone, Olivier Verron

Conviction were introduced to me after starting this project. It’s one of the best perks, being able to learn about

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Jonathan Nuñez / Torche - Photo by Michele Manco
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In Search Of Tone: Jonathan Nuñez Of Torche & Nuñez Amplification

19th March 202119th March 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Jonathan Nuñez, Torche

I’ve been a fan of Torche for a few years now and that was solidified into a lifelong fan after

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Igor Sidorenko / Stoned Jesus
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In Search Of Tone: Igor Sydorenko Of Stoned Jesus

15th March 202115th March 2021 Josh Schneider Heavy Rock, Igor Sydorenko, In Search Of Tone, Stoned Jesus, Stoner

IIIIIII’M THE MMMMOOOOUUUUNNNNTTTTTAAAAAIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I remember hearing that for the first time, stopping whatever I was doing and

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Rob McWilliams / REZN
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In Search Of Tone: Rob McWilliams Of REZN

12th March 202112th March 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, In Search Of Tone, Psych, REZN, Rob McWilliams

The intro riff to Iceberg was all I needed to become a fan of REZN. As I continued to listen

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Aaron Lewis / When The Deadbolt Breaks - Guitar & Pedalboard
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In Search Of Tone: Aaron Lewis Of When The Deadbolt Breaks

8th March 20219th April 2021 Josh Schneider Aaron Lewis, Desert Records, In Search Of Tone, When The Deadbolt Breaks

Creating unique music is a tough task these days and a lot of it comes from a variety of influences.

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David Majury / Slomatics - Photo by Lee Edwards
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In Search Of Tone: David Majury Of Slomatics

5th March 20218th April 2021 Josh Schneider Black Bow Records, David Majury, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Slomatics, Sludge

If you don’t know Slomatics, then let me help out from under the rock I was just freed from. They’re

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Tommi Holappa / Greenleaf - Photo by JJ Koczan
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In Search Of Tone: Tommi Holappa Of Dozer & Greenleaf

1st March 20212nd April 2021 Josh Schneider Dozer, Greenleaf, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Stoner, Tommi Holappa

My buddy Erik introduced me to a lot of bands over the years. It started in middle school when he

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Video Premiere: Sheverb ‘Rattle Can Thrash’
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Video Premiere: Sheverb ‘Rattle Can Thrash’

9th April 202110th April 2021 Lee Edwards

Introducing Sheverb, a band I became aware of through Brad at Desert Records when we recently premiered Mescaline Prayer Song

Premiere: Howling Giant ‘Luring Alluring Rings’ – New EP ‘Alteration’ Drops 4/20
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Premiere: Howling Giant ‘Luring Alluring Rings’ – New EP ‘Alteration’ Drops 4/20

2nd April 20212nd April 2021 Lee Edwards
Premiere: Angela Autumn ‘Lonesome Traveler’ – ‘The Magnolia Sessions’ Releases Today
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Premiere: Angela Autumn ‘Lonesome Traveler’ – ‘The Magnolia Sessions’ Releases Today

2nd April 20212nd April 2021 Lee Edwards
Premiere: Dead Neanderthals ‘Restraining Order’
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Premiere: Dead Neanderthals ‘Restraining Order’

27th March 202127th March 2021 Lee Edwards

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