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Author: Josh Schneider

Jonathan Nuñez / Torche - Photo by Michele Manco
G-Q Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Jonathan Nuñez Of Torche & Nuñez Amplification

19th March 202123rd April 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Jonathan Nuñez, Torche

I’ve been a fan of Torche for a few years now and that was solidified into a lifelong fan after

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Igor Sidorenko / Stoned Jesus
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In Search Of Tone: Igor Sydorenko Of Stoned Jesus

15th March 202118th April 2021 Josh Schneider Heavy Rock, Igor Sydorenko, In Search Of Tone, Stoned Jesus

IIIIIII’M THE MMMMOOOOUUUUNNNNTTTTTAAAAAIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I remember hearing that for the first time, stopping whatever I was doing and

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Rob McWilliams / REZN
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In Search Of Tone: Rob McWilliams Of REZN

12th March 202118th April 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, In Search Of Tone, Psych, REZN, Rob McWilliams

The intro riff to Iceberg was all I needed to become a fan of REZN. As I continued to listen

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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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David Majury / Slomatics - Photo by Lee Edwards
A-F Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: David Majury Of Slomatics

5th March 20218th April 2021 Josh Schneider Black Bow Records, David Majury, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Slomatics, Sludge

If you don’t know Slomatics, then let me help out from under the rock I was just freed from. They’re

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Tommi Holappa / Greenleaf - Photo by JJ Koczan
Interviews R-Z 

In Search Of Tone: Tommi Holappa Of Dozer & Greenleaf

1st March 20212nd April 2021 Josh Schneider Dozer, Greenleaf, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Tommi Holappa

My buddy Erik introduced me to a lot of bands over the years. It started in middle school when he

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Marcos Garcia - Here Lies Man
G-Q Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Marcos Garcia Of Here Lies Man

26th February 20211st April 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, Here Lies Man, In Search Of Tone, Marcos Garcia, Prog, RidingEasy Records, Ritual Divination

When I started this series, I didn’t know what type of answers I would be getting, or how the responses

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Mos Generator ‘The Lantern’
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Review: Mos Generator ‘The Lantern’

25th February 202126th March 2021 Josh Schneider Argonauta Records, Heavy Rock, Mos Generator, The Lantern

I don’t really need to go into how 2020 played out but Tony Reed turned a negative into a positive

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Pete Holland - Photo by Lee Edwards
G-Q Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Pete Holland Of Elephant Tree & Trippy Wicked

22nd February 202123rd March 2021 Josh Schneider Doom, Elephant Tree, In Search Of Tone, Pete Holland, Prog, Trippy Wicked

After talking to Jack Townley of Elephant Tree, he suggested I speak with Pete Holland, their bass player. He immediately

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Jack Townley - Elephant Tree
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In Search Of Tone: Jack Townley Of Elephant Tree

19th February 202122nd March 2021 Josh Schneider Elephant Tree, Habits, In Search Of Tone, Jack Townley, Prog Rock

Elephant Tree had a big year last year with the release of Habits. It was an outstanding follow up to

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-(16)- & Grime 'Doom Sessions Vol. 3'
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Review: -(16)- & Grime ‘Doom Sessions Vol. 3’

17th February 202118th March 2021 Josh Schneider -(16)-, Doom, Doom Sessions, Grime, Heavy Psych Sounds, Sludge

Choosing the right wine to compliment your main dish can elevate a meal to a new level. Heavy Psych Sounds

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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

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Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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