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In Search Of Tone

Emil Rapstine / The Angelus
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In Search Of Tone: Emil Rapstine Of The Angelus

16th May 202217th June 2022 Josh Schneider Desert Records, In Search Of Tone, The Angelus

I’ve grown to appreciate entire albums over the last few years. The world is changing and with music available at

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Johannes Persson
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In Search Of Tone: Johannes Persson Of Cult Of Luna

7th March 20224th May 2022 Josh Schneider Cult Of Luna, In Search Of Tone, Johannes Persson, Metal Blade Records, Post-Metal, Red Crk Recordings

Do I even need to write a paragraph or two about Cult of Luna? It’s a metal band from Sweden,

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Tungsint - Guitar & Amp Rig
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In Search Of Tone: Jocke & Matti Of Tungsint

21st February 202228th March 2022 Josh Schneider Evil Noise Recordings, In Search Of Tone, Independent, Post-Rock, Tungsint

Do you ever hear a song and within the first few seconds, you’re drawn in and cannot stop listening? Well

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Doomsday Profit
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In Search Of Tone: Ryan, Kevin & Bryan Of Doomsday Profit

14th February 202228th March 2022 Josh Schneider Doom, Doomsday Profit, In Search Of Tone, Sludge

I always thought it would be cool to learn of a band at the early stages of its life. See

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Kowloon Walled City
G-Q Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Scott & Jon Of Kowloon Walled City

24th January 20222nd March 2022 Josh Schneider Gilead Media, In Search Of Tone, Kowloon Walled City, Neurot Recordings, Post-Rock

Kowloon Walled City are signed to one of my all-time favorite record labels, Neurot Recordings. With bands like Neurosis, US

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The Age Of Truth - Photo by Shane K. Gardner
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In Search Of Tone: Mike D & Billy Of The Age Of Truth

10th January 202215th February 2022 Josh Schneider Contessa Music, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, The Age Of Truth

‘If you’re gonna do it, you better take it to the stage, or don’t do it at all.’ Clutch says

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Sven / Altareth - Amp & Pedalboard
A-F Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Sven & Niklas Of Altareth

17th December 20218th February 2022 Josh Schneider Altareth, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Magnetic Eye Records

Back in the day, I would listen to the same songs/bands for months before finding something new. I wasn’t very

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Jeff Caxide - Photo by Marcus Holland Moritz
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In Search Of Tone: Jeff Caxide Of ISIS, Red Sparowes & Palms

6th December 202111th January 2022 Josh Schneider In Search Of Tone, Isis, Jeff Caxide, Palms, Red Sparowes

Rock ‘N’ Roll High School. That was going to be our radio station back in 9th or 10th grade. My

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Confusion Master
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In Search Of Tone: Gunnar & Stephan Of Confusion Master

15th November 202124th December 2021 Josh Schneider Confusion Master, Exile On Mainstream Records, In Search Of Tone, Stoner Doom

I had the pleasure of interviewing Gunnar and Stephan, guitarists of the outstanding band Confusion Master. I always find it

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Yanni GeorgIou / Butcher In The Fog - Photo by Shotison Media
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In Search Of Tone: Yanni Georgiou Of Butcher In The Fog

8th November 202115th December 2021 Josh Schneider Butcher In The Fog, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Metal, Punk, Sleight Of Hand Music, Yanni Georgiou

As Yanni Georgiou states later on, roughly 4,000 miles separate the two of us. If it wasn’t for this incredibly

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10,000 Years - Mission Control 2.1
A-F Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Alex & Erik Of 10,000 Years

15th October 202125th November 2021 Josh Schneider 10000 Years, Death Valley Records, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Interstellar Smoke Records, Metal, Ogo Rekords, Olde Magick Records

10,000 Years have floated around my news feed for a while back when II was about to be released. I

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