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A-F Interviews

In Search Of Tone: Hampus Sandell Of Alastor

4th August 20219th September 2021 Josh Schneider Alastor, Doom, Hampus Sandell, In Search Of Tone, Stoner

I was fortunate to review Onwards And Downwards a short while back and that album has been consistently in rotation

A-F Interviews

Black TarPoon: Interview With Rhythm Guitarist & Vocalist Jesse James

21st July 20219th September 2021 Reza Mills Black TarPoon, Country, Punk

Corpus Christi’s Black TarPoon have been bringing us their rambunctious brand of country punk since circa 2014. As mentioned by

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In Search Of Tone: Ben Nechanicky Of Sun Crow

7th June 202121st July 2021 Josh Schneider Ben Nechanicky, Doom, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Ripple Music, Sun Crow

I started this series to ask my favorite guitarists the questions I have as an amateur player. As this series

A-F G-Q Interviews

Interview: Dan Emery & Matt Heckler Talk About The Magnolia Sessions

2nd June 20217th July 2021 Neddal Ayad Anti-Corporate Music, Country, Dan Emery, Folk, Matt Heckler, The Magnolia Sessions

Over the past few months regular readers of The Shaman will know we’ve become huge fans of The Magnolia Sessions.

Tanya Byrne / Bismuth - Photo by Lee Edwards

A-F Interviews

In Search Of Tone: Tanya Byrne & Joe Rawlings Of Bismuth

28th May 20217th July 2021 Josh Schneider Bismuth, Doom, Drone, In Search Of Tone, Joe Rawlings, Tanya Byrne

Bismuth was new to me and learning that this duo was a bass drum combo got me intrigued. I always

A-F Interviews

Domkraft: Interview With Swedish Stoner Doomers

12th May 202115th June 2021 Lee Beamish Domkraft, Magnetic Eye Records, Seeds, Stoner Doom

So, 2021 is shaping up to be quite the hectic year indeed for Swedish trio Domkraft. Hot off the back

A-F Interviews

In Search Of Tone: Brad Frye Of Red Mesa & Desert Records

26th April 20214th June 2021 Josh Schneider Brad Frye, Desert Records, Desert Rock, In Search Of Tone, Red Mesa

I’ve enjoyed every interview I have done to date. This interview with Brad Frye of Red Mesa is definitely one

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

29th March 20216th May 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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In Search Of Tone: Olivier Verron & Frédéric Patte-Brasseur Of Conviction

22nd March 202123rd April 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

A-F Interviews

EMBR: Interview With Eric, Crystal, Mark & Alan

18th March 202120th April 2021 Lee Beamish 1823, Doom, EMBR, Grunge, Idolatry, New Heavy Sounds

After what has been a very productive last nine months, the release of a debut album, 1823, an EP of

Aaron Lewis / When The Deadbolt Breaks - Guitar & Pedalboard

A-F Interviews

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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