Poacher: Generational Chaos For Sale

July 06, 2026 8:02pm 59 min

Release The Captive: F**K Hospitality Management

June 14, 2026 1:38pm 1:22

The BreakdownMost bands try to look cool on stage; Release The Captive just proves that behind-the-scenes chaos is where the real magic happens—and how they still crush it despite juggling life and moving into a new plac...

Foreword: The Band is My Gamble

May 22, 2026 12:01am 51 min

The BreakdownMost band stories sound like Hollywood scripts — but this one might just beat them all. Andy Alderson from San Antonio’s Foreward spills a wild ride from band chaos, political degrees, to signing with Seek a...

719: From Mountain Tops to Bass Drops

May 19, 2026 12:00am 51 min

The BreakdownIn this engaging interview, Skyler McCarthy from the bands 719 and Silence Becoming shares his journey in music, the creative process behind his projects, and his passion for outdoor adventures. Discover ins...

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

May 05, 2026 6:06pm 36 min

The BreakdownCryptopsy 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 stay relevant after 30 years in brutal metal? Easy, you bring insane light...

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

April 30, 2026 11:24pm 1:21

The BreakdownMost bands have a story, but few have the wild, hilarious, and sometimes downright bizarre adventures these guys do. Imagine walking into a garage and being told “Hey, you’re the vocalist now” — without aski...

Vilamoura: Affordable Metalcore with Stock Options

April 24, 2026 12:01am 1:18

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 Texas. In this episode, band members Josh Huber and Don Shipman from Vil...

Cytera: Practice Makes Permanent

April 02, 2026 12:01am 56 min

The BreakdownMost metal bands are happy enough to talk about riffs and mosh pits, but Cytera? They dive headfirst into the chaos—from their first stage nerves to the wild stories of playing Chili’s or imagining shows at ...

Lift The Curse: Terrible Shirt, Amazing Riff! (Their newest song and video "House of Horrors")

March 19, 2026 4:28pm 36 min

The BreakdownIn this lively interview, Ryan chats with band members from Lift the Curse to discuss their latest single 'House of Horrors,' the creative process behind their music and videos, and their plans for the futur...

P.H.0 - Not Sponsored by NYU but They Got an Erhu

March 13, 2026 12:01am 48 min

SummaryJoin Rya as he chats with Howard and Jun from PH0, a Brooklyn-based band blending traditional Chinese instruments with electronic and metal influences. Discover their journey, creative process, and upcoming perfor...

Upon A Burning Body: 20 years later and We are Still Going Strong

March 11, 2026 12:01am 37 min

In this episode, Ruben Alvarez from Upon a Burning Body discusses the band's journey, their recent album, and upcoming tours. They also delve into the band's history, the challenges of being independent vs signed, and Ru...

Darkness Divided: Returning to Austin One More Time (ATXMP Showcase Headliner)

December 04, 2025 8:37pm 28 min

The BreakdownIn this engaging interview, Ryan Rayle speaks with Gerard from Darkness Divided, exploring the band's history, their journey through the music scene, and their recent reunion. They discuss the challenges of ...

Future//Ghost: We Got Gundam's (ATXMP Showcase Artist)

December 03, 2025 9:00pm 1:10

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan sits down with members of the band Future Ghost to discuss their musical journey, upcoming performances, and the vibrant Austin music scene. They share per...

CultBurner: Don't Punch Brett in the Face (ATXMP Showcase Artist)

November 28, 2025 5:07pm 45 min

The BreakdownIn this episode, Ryan hosts the band Cult Burner, discussing their formation, music style, and the vibrant Austin music scene. The band members share their experiences, challenges in finding the right vocali...

Broken Time: Show up for the Showcase at Sundown (ATXMP Showcase Artist)

November 15, 2025 9:18am 37 min

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Broken Time Jake and Alyus, a metal band from Temple, Texas. They discuss their journey to the WACKEN Metal Fest, their exp...

Bridges Ablaze: No Dumpster, Just Fire (ATXMP Showcase Artist)

November 07, 2025 6:35pm 37 min

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members Brien and Ruben of Bridges Ablaze, discussing their journey from formation to their upcoming showcase. The conversation covers...

Batlips: It's Like Watching a Pterodactyl Play Bass (ATXMP Showcase Artist)

November 04, 2025 1:00am 26 min

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the band BatLips, discussing their unique sound, evolution, and upcoming performances. The band members share insights into their creative...

ZombieKing: Small town Roots with Texas sized sound

October 24, 2025 7:48am 1:12

The BreakdownIn this episode, the ATX Metal Podcast hosts the band Zombie King, discussing their Texas tour, origins, and the importance of community support. The band shares their journey from forming through a Craigsli...

Terminal Decay: Horror Anime's Soundtrack

October 22, 2025 8:58pm 1:08

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Nick Haas, the creator of Terminal Decay, a deathcore project influenced by horror anime. They discuss Nick's transition from his previous proj...

Orodrim: A Musical Reflection on Society

October 14, 2025 12:00am 47 min

The BreakdownIn this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Eamon Danzig about his new album, Thanatocracy, and the personal and political themes that inspired it. Eamon shares his journey of overcoming ...