Interviews, Live Gig Coverage and More

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Incantation Death Metal Vocalist, John McEntee

Incantation Vocalist, John McEntee, and his Wife, Yoyo McEntee, sat down with us again earlier this year where we talked about Marc Price (Skippy from Family Ties and Treat or Treat movie) getting booed at the Carolina Chainsaw Massacre last year while doing his stand up comedy set, the different ways to sing with death metal vocals, and their surprisingly mellow thoughts about God and religion.

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Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Acid Sludge Metal Band, Doomsday Profit

On this stellar episode of the Piedmont Triad Podcast, we chat with Durham doom/sludge metal band, Doomsday Profit, about about the mishaps they have experienced while on the road; traveling to gigs in their "new" van (affectionately named 'Vanthony Bourdain') and one song they wrote during the pandemic that they even think is a little too grim.

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Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Stoner Metal Band, HolyRoller, on the Piedmont Triad Podcast

We chat with Adam Cody, vocalist for W-S stoner rock band, Holyroller, about their new album, "Swimming Witches", a mutual love of the stoner/doom music of High on Fire; and how music can heal a broken spirit.

 

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Heavy-Vinyl Presents: John 5 Live Coverage at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem, NC

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: John 5 Live Coverage at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem, NC

We popped into The Ramkat to watch the unparalleled guitarist, John 5, on tour in support of his newest album, Sinner.
Check out our coverage and make sure to hit John-5.com!

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Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Rock/God Podcast-Our interview with Kirk Windstein of Crowbar

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Rock/God Podcast-Our interview with Kirk Windstein of Crowbar

We talk with legendary Crowbar vocalist, Kirk Windstein, about their new album, 'Zero and Below', their upcoming tour and maintaining faith over the years. 

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David Locklear February 13, 2022 3 comments 4 tags (show)

On the Road: Virginia's Blue Ridge Rock Festival

On the Road: Virginia's Blue Ridge Rock Festival

John and I told them we would come by and check out their set, to which they replied: “Please do! We’re playing at the same time as Sevendust, so we don’t know how many people are going to show up…” 

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David Locklear September 29, 2021 3 comments

We’re heading to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival!

We’re heading to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival!


Alright metalheads, we are hitting the road to cover the massive Blue Ridge Rock Festival next week! Keep your eyes out for podcast coverage, show reviews, interviews, photos, and all the shit that goes down when covering a live multi-day festival!!! Watch our socials and make sure to check out www.blueridgerockfest.com….

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David Locklear September 06, 2021 1 comment

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Rock/God Podcast interview with Steel Bearing Hand vocalist, Wyatt Burton

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Rock/God Podcast interview with Steel Bearing Hand vocalist, Wyatt Burton


We talk to Steel Bearing Hand vocalist, Wyatt Burton, about joining their new album, Slay in Hell, and the band going on hiatus.

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Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with ACxDC vocalist, Sergio Amalfitano

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with ACxDC vocalist, Sergio Amalfitano

We interview ACxDC vocalist, Sergio Amalfitano, about their new album and vegan anarchism.

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David Locklear April 01, 2021 2 comments

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Heavy Mountain Festival 2 Live Coverage

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Heavy Mountain Festival 2 Live Coverage

Corrosion of Conformity, Pallbearer, Windhand, Torche, The Skull and Mothership. Need we say more?

 

 

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David Locklear March 31, 2021 14 comments

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Doom-Psych metal band, Heavy Temple, sign with Magnetic Eye Records


“The only thing we're more anxious to see than the release of their first official full-length is their heroic return to the road. Welcome, Heavy Temple!”
 
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Take the Epicenter survey to win VIP tickets to a DWP 2021 Festival!

Take the survey to win 2 VIP tickets to a 2021 DWP Festival!

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David Locklear August 04, 2020 12 comments

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with Mantric vocalist, Ole Sveen.

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with Mantric vocalist, Ole Sveen.

We talk with Ole Sveen of Mantric, about their long career, being a Christian band at the beginning of the black metal movement and how album covers aren't always as deep as they seem. 

 

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David Locklear July 25, 2020 12 comments

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with Birdthrower vocalist and artist, Robert Leaver.

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: "Rock/God" Podcast with Birdthrower vocalist and artist, Robert Leaver.

We talk with Robert O. Leaver, AKA Birdthrower, about crawling across Manhattan, being signed to Ben Harper's new record label and the spiritual connection he feels between nature and God. 

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David Locklear July 25, 2020 12 comments

Rock/God Podcast: Chris Akin, Author and co-host of the Classic Metal Show

 

We talk to Author and Classic Metal Show Co-Host, Chris Akin about his books and his degree in biblical studies. 

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David Locklear May 24, 2020 4 comments

Rock/God Podcast: Impending Doom bassist, David Sittig.

Rock/God Podcast: Impending Doom bassist, David Sittig.

We talk to Impending Doom bassist, David Sittig, about playing heavy Christian metal and keeping the faith all these years.

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David Locklear May 20, 2020 5 comments

Rock/God Podcast: Morbid Angel/Terrorizer Drummer, Pete Sandoval

Rock/God Podcast: Morbid Angel/Terrorizer Drummer, Pete Sandoval

We talk to Morbid Angel/Terrorizer drummer, Pete Sandoval, about music and his conversion to Christianity.

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Rock/God Podcast: Random Hero vocalist, Aaron Watkins

Rock/God Podcast: Random Hero vocalist, Aaron Watkins

We talk to vocalist, Aaron Watkins, of Random Hero, about anxiety, fatherhood and hitting number 1.

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David Locklear February 06, 2020 1 comment

Epicenter Lineup Announced!

Epicenter Lineup Announced!

Epicenter lineup announced!

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David Locklear November 26, 2019 35 comments

The “Rock/God” podcast, produced by Heavy-Vinyl, is now live!

The “Rock/God” podcast, produced by Heavy-Vinyl, is now live!

We now host a podcast, called “Rock/God”, where we talk to rock and metal musicians about their thoughts and opinions on God. Click on the links to listen, like and share now!!

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David Locklear November 15, 2019 20 comments

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: An Interview with Gatecreeper vocalist, Chase Mason

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: An Interview with Gatecreeper vocalist, Chase Mason

"The more you tour, the more people you meet and you become friends with people and bands that you tour with."

 

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David Locklear September 19, 2019 3 comments

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Summer Slaughter Tour Live Coverage

Heavy-Vinyl Presents: Summer Slaughter Tour Live Coverage

Live Coverage of The Summer Slaughter Tour, featuring Cattle Decapitation.

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David Locklear August 07, 2019 3 comments