Podcast Episodes

Hammerthrone - Something to Groove To

Episode 164

The Breakdown
Prepare to be punched in the gut by a raw, groove-driven metal episode that reveals how seasoned musicians craft crushing riffs that con…

4 hours ago

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Andy Flores: Building Community Through Music

Episode 163

The Breakdown
Join Ryan Rayle and Andy Flores as they discuss the evolution of the San Antonio music scene, the importance of community, and the power…

1 week ago

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Poacher: Generational Chaos For Sale

Episode 162

2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Release The Captive: F**K Hospitality Management

Episode 161

The Breakdown
Most bands try to look cool on stage; Release The Captive just proves that behind-the-scenes chaos is where the real magic happens—and h…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Foreword: The Band is My Gamble

Episode 160

The Breakdown
Most band stories sound like Hollywood scripts — but this one might just beat them all. Andy Alderson from San Antonio’s Foreward spills…

2 months ago

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719: From Mountain Tops to Bass Drops

Episode 159

The Breakdown
In this engaging interview, Skyler McCarthy from the bands 719 and Silence Becoming shares his journey in music, the creative process be…

2 months ago

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Cryptopsy: Decibel Magazine Tour Headliner 2026 (and some Jams)

Episode 158

The Breakdown
Cryptopsy is back with a roar—and this time, they’re headlining the Decibel Magazine Tour for 2026. But here’s the twist: how do you sta…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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KNOW//SUFFER: Rack Full of Spices, Many Flavors of Sound

Episode 157

The Breakdown
Most bands have a story, but few have the wild, hilarious, and sometimes downright bizarre adventures these guys do. Imagine walking int…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Vilamoura: Affordable Metalcore with Stock Options

Episode 156

So, I sat down with Vilamoura — the Austin locals who are still grinding after all these years. And let me tell you, they’ve got dreams bigger than T…

3 months ago

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Cytera: Practice Makes Permanent

Episode 155

The Breakdown
Most metal bands are happy enough to talk about riffs and mosh pits, but Cytera? They dive headfirst into the chaos—from their first sta…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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