Episode Details

Pipe Bomb Radio NYC - Independent Artist Show Revisited 10/5/2022

This revisit edition of Pipe Bomb Radio NYC looks back at an independent artist showcase originally aired on October 5, 2022 after the original episode was lost. Ricky and Lars revisit a stacked lineup of underground hard rock and metal, sharing first impressions, comparisons to classic bands, and plenty of enthusiasm for the scene.The episode is essentially a tour through a wide range of independent artists from around the world, with Ricky and Lars highlighting what makes each band distinct while also calling out two longtime favorites from the show’s own family of artists.

Key topics

• In this episode, Ricky frames the show as a re-do after the original episode was deleted, and Lars joins in for the “deja vu” revisited format.
• The opening set features Incursion and their track “Running Out”, with Ricky and Lars hearing a clear Iron Maiden style influence alongside other classic metal touches.
• Digith gets a strong reaction for blending hard rock, metal, southern rock, and progressive elements into a heavy, groove-driven sound that has landed them opening slots for major acts.
• TRP, the Thane Rasmussen Project is introduced as a Bay Area hard rock band mixing classic and modern melodic influences, with “Fireburns Blue” drawing a Motley Crue comparison.
• Love and War stand out as a Houston melodic hard rock and metal band, with Ricky calling “Edge of the World” one of his favorite tracks in the set.
• DeVeria brings melodic power and thrash metal from upstate New York, with “Demons Inside Me” keeping the energy high and prompting praise for the band’s musicianship.
• Death Dealer earns major attention because of its veteran lineup, including Ross the Boss and Sean Peck, with “Gunslinger” landing as a huge, high-energy track.
• Ricky and Lars spotlight two of the show’s longtime supported acts, Clay Soldiers and Pressure, treating them as part of the Pipe Bomb Radio family and celebrating their continued support.
• Anubis is discussed as a Los Angeles metal band with classically trained guitarists and a serious technical pedigree, while “The Great Divide” surprises with its aggressive vocals and energy.
• Empires brings fist-pumping hard rock from Texas with “Invincible”, followed by The 450s, whose darker, soulful rock approach on “Flowers for Columbine” reminds Lars of The Hives.
• The final major feature is The Three Tremors, led by Tim “Ripper” Owens, Sean Peck, and Harry Conklin, a powerhouse vocal trio that Ricky says easily outclasses the “three tenors” for this audience.
• The show closes with Armagellion and “Welcome to the Show”, with Ricky praising the project’s original visual identity and dramatic hard rock and metal sound.

Timestamps

00:00 - Opening reaction and show reset

06:41 - Revisiting the lost October 5, 2022 independent artist show

08:00 - Incursion and “Running Out”

14:48 - Digith and the “metal and roll” mix

23:22 - Introducing TRP, the Thane Rasmussen Project

31:22 - Love and War from Houston

37:24 - DeVeria and “Demons Inside Me”

45:43 - Death Dealer’s veteran metal lineup

54:09 - Midshow spotlight on Clay Soldiers and Pressure

67:37 - Anubis and its classically trained lineup

76:26 - Empires and the hard rock single “Invincible”

82:29 - The 45