WHAT AN EP!!! I loved this foray into blackened death metal reminiscent of early Borgir and Shylmagoghnar amongst others. The intro is scenic, the title track RELENTLESS and 'Perpetual Winter' unexpectedly took me on a quite the emotional journey and as if that wasnt enough; a translated to English version of Dodsmarj TiIl Helvette seals the deal and underlines the level of muscial, lyrical and linguistic talents of this one-man-propelled-project from  @l0rdkha0s78 . The EP is currently available on bandcamp and it can also be found as custom DLC for the game "Rocksmith". Links: https://l0rdkha0s.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UkEo1C25o2VldtXQiu_iQ https://www.facebook.com/lordkhaosmetal/ One Nation, Over Satan Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzpvC6yegRA Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 'Exordium Inferni' 07:49 'One Nation, Over Satan; 14:21 'Perpetual Winter' 23:32 'Death March Towards Hell' (Dodsmarj TiIl Helvette cover)

In this episode I walkthrough 'Toonomicon, the debut album from @TheAngryToons a Genre-Defying Cartoon Metal band from Oakland, California. Punky, Chaotic, In-Yer-Face, Avant-Garde, Thrash metal with touches that remind me of early psychedelic Pink Floyd, Cathedral, Hawkwind and much much more! Watch as I delve into the ENTIRE album! Links: http://theangrytoons.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 'Endless Scream' 06:48 'Still Alive' 16:08 'Renegade Retribution' 26:09 'Big Bad Wolf' 32:05 'Bat Out Of Hell' 43:08 'I Don't Mean To Be A D!ck, But F-ck You' 49:56 'Frankenstien #2' 56:38 'Toon Raider' 1:04:58 'Farrier Of The Swamp' 1:13:42 'Sh!t Show' 1:22:54 'Godzilla'

In this episode I walkthrough 'Eden', the latest album from @vesuvian3201. Back from a hiatus with a bang, this symphonic melodic death metal band's new release made for a brilliant walk-through episode. I had so much fun today recording this, as you will see! Masterful music, full of emotion, full of power, beyond brilliance. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Vesuvian Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2McG1... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vesuvianmetal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesuvian_ba... Bandcamp: https://vesuvianmetal.bandcamp.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:08 'Emergence' 05:40 'Seas of Grey' 12:59 'Grief Drinkers' 19:14 'Sunken Dreams' 26:14 'Architects of Ruin I: Indoctrinate' 31:30 'On Cursed Sands' - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO 37:05 'For Those We Left Behind' 42:22 'Writing Folktales' 47:08 'In The Gallows at the Edge of the World' 54:20 Closing remarks

In this episode I walkthrough 'Human Resources', the latest album from @altarofiofficial1139 including FOUR video tracks! The band are stunningly creative with their atmospheric blend of Metalcore, Melodic Death and Progressive - I promise you that this episode does NOT disappoint! Their record was expertly mixed and mastered by Sick Of Sound (www.sickofsound.com) and they need YOUR vote this month at www.totalrock.com/vote ! Links: https://artgatesrecords.com/linktree/... Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 'Wiindigookaanzhimowin' 01:54 'Spreading The Disease' 10:12 'Creation Of Godzilla' 16:08 'Arkanus' 22:32 'Beauty Beast' 31:39 'The Sourcerer' 35:57 'Subjekt' 42:01 'Warriors' 47:48 'A.I. (Ad Infinitum)' 53:27 'Into The Abyss' 55:40 'Ex Umbra In Solem' 1:01:44 'Appletree' 1:09:42 'Wendigod' 1:14:58 Closing remarks NOTE: 1. Apologies that in two instances the name shown on screen doesn't always match the song #imlearning :D 2. The album is a 16 track album, all in, for some reason at the point of recording my 'system' omitted the 16th file - an awesome track called 'Goyaale' - go to spotify and check it now!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zur9... ___________________________________________ Ben Sebastian: www.linktr.ee/bensebastia

In this episode I walkthrough 'Episode 1: Hungry For The Science', the debut album from @destroytheplanet, including their video track for 'Crawl'. Destroy the Planet is a three piece band out of Minneapolis. Their record was expertly mixed and mastered by Minnesota metal producer Todd Fitzgerald, and features a spoken intro by former NFL player and current sports commentator Pete Bercich. The band is getting attention daily from radio airplay and their exciting music videos and its easy to see why! “If you're a fan of rock, there is more than enough to enjoy in "Episode 1," in fact, I can't think of a single negative thing to say” - Current Music Thoughts "Hitting with a wonderfully original sound that will echo for the next few years, ‘Episode 1: Hungry for the Science’ is a bold debut, one that earmarks the band as a fresh new sound that is destined to go far." - Broken8 Records It's great to be back in the podcaster's seat! I hope you enjoy the episode! Links: www.destroytheplanet.net https://www.facebook.com/destroythepl... https://open.spotify.com/album/6YItFs... https://music.apple.com/us/album/epis... https://destroytheplanet.hearnow.com/    / @destroytheplanet   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 'Twisted' 06:16 'Control' 12:07 'I Think I Should Know' 16:24 'Reach' 23:21 'Maggots' 27:46 'The Worst' 34:32 'Crawl' [Official Music Video] 41:30 'Time' 46:00 'Follow' 52:28 'Enemy' 57:56 'Headlights' 1:03:00 Closing remarks

You heard them first in Phoebus The Knight; and now this inspiring couple have come out and given us the amazing HARTLIGHT and a debut EP that will literally blow you away. 'From Midland & Beyond' is a strikingly beautiful and sonically colourful homage to a Manga series called 'Beserk'. Noemie's vocals are mesmerizingly enchanting and the magic this couple has both in and out of the studio is profound as much as it is cute to witness and this interview was such an insight into their special unison, their journey, and we had many a laugh along the way!!! A walkthrough of 'From Midland And Beyond':    • HARTLIGHT: 'FROM ...   Hartlight YouTube: @hartlight2539 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hartlightband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartlight_m... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EIS5... Enjoy the episode - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Interview commences 01:01 Introduction to Hartlight, a soundtrack to my house move 02:14 Reactions to the EP so far, music videos 02:55 Noemie's vocals, the story of their power coming to be, opera, pop music, Adrien's support, teaching, 07:10 Noemie & Adrien as a couple; the dynamics of being both musical and romantic partners, their mutual encouragement, processes and development, passions, sensitivities, tensions enjoyment and success! 13:41 Praise for the couple, as both life and musical partners, the EP. How things differ for Adrien between Phoebus The Knight and Hartlight. "The Perfect Cocktail". Noemie's 'discovery' of Adrien's work. 16:22 The speed at which Hartlight's EP was created completed, and signed to @WormHoleDeathLabel and the 'Beserk' story. Praise for WormHoleDeath. 21:14 The shooting of the 'Be Blessed' video, location, how that relates to the 'Beserk' story, abusive religion 23:26 Work, play, and composition and composer-ship, more on the location shoot, permissions for shooting, some commentary on working with non-metal enthusiasts, some of my experiences in regard to that. 27:37 Back to the EP... I start talking through each song but soon segue into other points, Adrien as my vocal tutor, 80s music, ABBA, 30:15 Naomi's next compositions, album, differences this time around, a more progressive style, weirdness, writing 'what come's out' and how that's important. 32:00 Praise for Adrien and Noemi as individuals; and their personal, musical and podcast support, 'the wall', wishes of success. 34:36 An increase of my scheduling, some comedy, Adrien's mixing support, my own learning in this process 36:36 Christmas wishes and goodbyes 37:44 Closing commentary and Hartlight's placement up on 'the wall'. "Couples that Metal together, stay together"

Welcome to December's edition of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast, where Christmas is forbidden - absolutely no Christmal Carols sung by angels this month :) Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Crown Solace - 'Inside My Mind' 07:25 - Lost Dawning - 'Fire Alone' 12:19 - Hartlight - 'Be Blessed' 17:48 - Schysma - 'Lost In The Maze' 23:36 - Procastrination about a future episode 24:45 - THE SONIC SYMPHONIC GOLD AWARD (December 2022) GOES TO: Obscuredream - 'The Faceless God' 44:18 - Arya Aryanna - 'Sentenced to 957 Years In Prison' 48:38 - Swarm6ix - 'dOpamine' 52:33 - Closing remarks Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

This is my interview with a true magician of the highest order. I speak of none other than the ADRIAN BENEGAS, the lone wolf, who fearlessly, and rather admirably, has taken the path out of obscurity and into the world of metal working with huge names; all the while conjuring up some EPIC and THEATRICAL music along the way. I really enjoyed our conversation; the guy is an inspiration to us all! The Sonic Symphonic Podcast Episode 12 where 'Face To Face' recieves the month's 'Sonic Symphonic Gold Award': https://youtu.be/0jeATiNIdT4 A walkthrough of 'Diamonds In The Dark' EP: https://youtu.be/bR_DFQmZZSQ Adrian Benegas YouTube:  @Adrian Benegas Music  Tragul YouTube:  @Adrian Benegas' TRAGUL  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrianbenegasmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianbenegasofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianbenegasok Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J840ZUStRD8F47g0Eclpr?si=cCjhdiFmSda6bxK0a1PslQ&nd=1 Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 'The Revenant' 05:31 Interview begins... 05:45 Tragul and how it all began. 08:42 Music school and music theory 10:49 Bands, or rather, no bands. 11:38 How Adrian started working with some of the biggest names in the industry. 15:15 Discussing formats, singles vs. albums, Adrians approach to song writing. 18:51 The process of learning, the psychology behind the music, introspection, being an orphan of life, a lone wolf. 21:21 A segue into the meaning behind the podcast and this channel 21:52 Dropping music and the impact that has. 22:31 A segue into Jordan Peterson and how he kickstarted Ben's recovery out of cocaine and back into music, treating life as an adventure. 26:13 The meaning behind 'The Revenant' album; praise for Adrians awesome creations, how Adrians music resonates with Ben, and his compositional style. 28:28 Music is magic, freedom through composition, imagination, time-signatures, Lovecraft, and Adrians ambition. 31:42 The meaning behind 'Cadavria', self-insight, facing your shadow self, Buddhism, suffering, and the tricks our mind plays on us and staying in the positive present. authenticity. 35:35 Esotericism, being the thinker behind the thinker, 'The Power of Now'. 37:27 What's next for Adrian Benegas.... the story continues! 40:00 Rounding up, points to take away, Adrians closing remarks. 42:48 Ben's closing remarks. ___________________________________________ Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #powermetal

This is my interview with synth-wizard, story-creator, and all-round awesome Craig Rossi, the mind behind the doom metal band Drift Into Black . 'Earthtorn' (album; 2022) tells the story of an extra-terrestrial sent to Earth to destroy mankind but then instead becomes enthralled by our way of life, falls in love, loses his beloved to cancer and through all this; decides to abort his mission. It features some amazing music and I love it. Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 'Good Mourning Earth' 01:58 'It Fell From The Sky' 08:29 Craig Rossi, Grey Skies Fallen, starting Drift Into Black 09:57 Craigs setup 10:37 The great unboxing resulting in 'Ghost On The Shore' 11:44 The concept/story of 'Earthtorn' 13:31 'Patterns of Light' - a story of abuse and revenge, 16:57 Craigs transition to Drift Into Black 18:05 Lyric videos 18:52 Signing with Black Lion Records, patience. 21:00 Bobby Torres - Frightbox Recording, personal journeys into the world of mixing and mastering, plugins and VST instruments, keyboards 26:34 Another brilliant concept idea! 27:51 Keyboardists & Influences 29:26 Words of wisdom; "to hit the right buttons you have to hit the wrong ones first", patience (again). 34:09 For a BRIEF moment I believed Craig was a stripper, day jobs. 36:00 Reviews of Earthtorn and thanks to the community for downloading, streaming, buying. 37:01 My Posters, our mutual appreciation of Octavarium 37:56 Closing chatter, Halloween, and goodbyes! 38:55 Comments on the interview and introduction to 'Ghost On The Shore' 39:33 'Ghost On The Shore' _________________________________________ Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #doommetal

This felt like the best episode yet; I really, really, REALLY enjoyed recording it. Some AMAZING concepts and MIND-BLOWING bands featured. Lots of guns and war themes too! Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 -  @Voraath - Topic - 'The Barrens' 08:48 -  @Whispered (Official) - 'Strike!' 14:30 - Absolon - 'Blinded By Lies' 21:48 - THE SONIC SYMPHONIC GOLD AWARD this month goes to:  @Adrian Benegas Music  for 'Face to Face' 29:53 - Ben Sebastian - 'The Treacherous Whispers of Tempestuous Winters' 34:42 - What's been happening in 'Planet Sebastian' this last month. 35:47 -  @Reclaimai  36:49 -  @Royal Hunt - Topic - 'Thorn In My Heart' 45:45 - Get in touch with me, send me your music! 46:33 - Yakoeza - 'March Of The Mindless Sheep' 52:45 -  @Emetropia - 'Personal Warfare' 57:44 -  @King Stephen  - 'And Over The Ashes I Shall Reign' 1:04:21 - Closing remarks, get in touch! Until next time! Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

This is my interview with the hugely personable, endearingly humble and fiercely heavy Teren; the magician behind the indomitably heavy symphonic/black/death metal project EXIST IN RUIN. 'Exist In Ruin' EP is not only a masterpiece in metal creation but also the product of one man's honest and determined journey out of the grit and an epic demonstration of how, through investment in one's own musical talents, one can yield a masterpiece production that achieves musical success and acclaim, ticks off a personal bucket-list item, brings musicians and even friends together but, and get this, can also save a marriage! Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction. 01:32 Teren, background, starting the project, Reaper, approach to composition. 10:17 Outsourcing musicians, managing the project. 12:44 A decade-long journey feat. poor environment, an end of career, the pandemic, the other woman, the saving of a marriage and commitment to music. 19:03 Ben discovering Exist In Ruin, depression, project cohesion. 21:32 Future plans. 23:00 Two guys talking guitars; compositional approaches and playing. 26:40 The response to the EP 29:32 Teren's words to the community, closing comments 30:52 'The Affliction' _________________________________________ Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

Some more awesome finds, recommendations and submissions from unsigned and emerging bands this month. You can send your submissions to sonicsymphonic@outlook.com Thank you for all your messages of support and condolence over the last couple of weeks too guys. Here's a link to my interview on the Love Anarch Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5fb2... Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Inferi  - Carving Thine Kingdom 06:45 Gallia - Euphoria 12:32 Archie Caine - Eden 17:58 Update on all things Ben Sebastian 21:13 Ben Sebastian - Marching Toward Redemption 27:07 The Sonic Symphonic Gold Award: Aquilus - The Silent Passing 38:33 Ominous Conclusions - Alone 43:06 Etwas - You Nephilim 50:00 How to get in touch, closing remarks. Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

This one goes out to my recently departed younger brother Richard. I literally found out hours ago. Grief affects us all at some point in our lives and is unfortunately part of the human condition. This is my experience. I couldn't let people down by falling out of scheduled interviews and what-not without explaining why. I also felt that if I kept quiet, I may find it hard to return with a straight face, or indeed a happy one. I still MAY find it hard to return but I resolve to be back.... there is strength to be found in this tragedy somewhere.... even if I can't find it right this minute. Richard, I, and many of us have been vulnerable, and many of us have our demons. Richard was beaten by his and, judging by what I HAVE learned, also by the demons within others. It was my hope that talking about my life story that I could help, and who knows perhaps save, a budding musician from some turmoil, or at least make things bearable through the medium of music. I just didn't expect to be talking about my life in 'real time' particularly in relation to family so soon after the previous episodes I released. I was privileged to know Richard for the time I did. I lost him twice, once through my family's 'disappearing act' and now this. I loved him more than I knew. Thank you for your understanding. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Pete moved me so much last episode I just HAD to bring forward my plans for new content in the theme of ARTIST SPOTLIGHT and free-form discussion. In a Sonic Symphonic Podcast first I interview and chat with the amazing countertenor/soprano vocalist: Pete Rawcliffe, and what an interview it was! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat! Here are some links to check out: Pete's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1boworQN2Pzc30QrYWE854?si=R44mv00eSn2FSdr0uaUqMA Pete's Love Anarchy Podcast interview: https://loveanarchy.co.uk/podcast/e7/ Pete in Crown Solace:  @Crown Solace  Pete in Urania Fantasia:  @LovAnaverse Music Universe  Enjoy the show - come back soon! ___________________________________________ Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

In this month's episode not only do I play music from unsigned bands, I show their videos too! I also get quite tearful over one very special submission, introduce the Sonic Symphonic Gold Award and play the video from my own forthcoming single 'The Skin That I'm In'. Its quite the emotional episode this - some AWESOME music. Enjoy the show - come back soon! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - What is a Kalpa? 1:26 - XANXIA: 'Kapla' 7:59 - LILIUMDUST: 'Inner Child' 13:38 - Previous episodes, community mission and request for interviews 14:58 - NENUFAR 'Flat Earth' 19:55 - BEN SEBASTIAN unveils his new single - 'The Skin That I'm In' 24:22 - Introducing the 'Sonic Symphonic Gold Award' 25:13 - URANIA FANTASIA: 'The Arcane Muse' - THIS MONTHS SONIC SYMPHONIC GOLD AWARD 32:40 - Ben Sebastian has a melt-down! 34:32 - Get your music on the podcast! 35:25 - JAMAIS VU: 'Reality Dissolved' 42:06 - Who was Taliesin and what would he think of this? 44:18 - TALIESIN: 'Awakened By Darkness' 49:22 - KORVELD: 'Legend Of The Sea' 54:40 - JUAN S.GARCES 'Blame The Mirror' 58:38 - TERMINAL DUSK: 'Can't Get Away' Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is an demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming , and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

In this episode I continue to pair the re-telling of past experiences alongside the music of Cradle of Filth who, in part, accompanied me through them. Here I discuss the revelations of both the visible and hidden abuse within the home, self-loathing and its destructiveness, an uprising that kicked the perpetrator out only for him to return as a monk, and in a master play of manipulation architect the complete disappearance of my family. In lighter tones, I go on to discuss a gig at the Corn Exchange, interactions with the band, and demonstrate how they influenced my own composition by playing my track 'Daughter of Satan' - an inversion of a widely held belief of the return of the son of god in the year 2028. Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is an demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. Ben is currently composing 'Ghenghis' - an epic retelling of the Ghenghis Khan story in all its horror and brutality (whilst intermittently releasing a series of stand-alone singles to demonstrate his brand of vocal style, that will tell it). He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming , and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. Thanks to Cradle of Filth for the music! [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. [SONIC SYMPHONIC IMAGERY & SPOKEN CONTENT STATEMENT] Copyright (C) Ben Sebastian 2022. Any reproduction or illegal distribution of the content in any form will result in immediate action against the person concerned. #metal #podcast #cradleoffilth

In this month's episode I change the format to video, get immersed in a fantastic booklet from an outstanding solo project, announce a little news about my own direction and my forthcoming single release, make a couple of bad puns, and as usually get over-excited by all the awesome music featured! To date, The Sonic Symphonic Podcast has given free airplay to 38 bands/artists from 18 countries, at no cost. Your band can make a submission to the podcast by emailing sonicsymphonic@outlook.com. Enjoy the show - come back soon! __________ Tracklist: Neperia - I, Liar SideQuest - Predator Ben Sebastian - Tyrannical Acts & Panic Attacks Solitude Within - Astray Exist In Ruin - Exist In Ruin Phoebus The Knight - The Last Guardian Nimrod - Twelve Degrees of Violence Parts I, II & III Dead City Crown - Beasts of Fiction __________ Ben Sebastian is the curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. Each month he plays the best in unsigned metal from around the globe and in between uploads video shorts as and when he discovers new music. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt... As a musician, Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. Ben is currently composing 'Ghenghis' - an epic retelling of the Ghenghis Khan story in all its horror and brutality (whilst intermittently releasing a series of stand-alone singles to demonstrate his brand of vocal style, that will tell it). __________ [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.   [SONIC SYMPHONIC IMAGERY & SPOKEN CONTENT STATEMENT] Copyright (C) Ben Sebastian 2022. Any reproduction or illegal distribution of the content in any form will result in immediate action against the person concerned.   #symphonicmetal #metal #podcast

In this unscheduled edition I will be taking a delightful deviation from the traditional episodic structure and in this two-part bonus series, venture down a dark, gothic, vampiric rabbit hole as I discuss a band that has ear-wormed its way into my vey core of being; Cradle of Filth. Listen as I also share with you some tales from the abyss that has been my own life in this two-tales-entwined format of horror encompassing horror. Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is an demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. Ben is currently composing 'Ghenghis' - an epic retelling of the Ghenghis Khan story in all its horror and brutality (whilst intermittently releasing a series of stand-alone singles to demonstrate his brand of vocal style, that will tell it). He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming , and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life. Thanks to @Cradle Of Filth for the music! [MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. [SONIC SYMPHONIC IMAGERY & SPOKEN CONTENT STATEMENT] Copyright (C) Ben Sebastian 2022. Any reproduction or illegal distribution of the content in any form will result in immediate action against the person concerned. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast is a podcast for unsigned metal bands, artists and their fans playing the best in unsigned metal from around the globe. In this month's episode I reveal more unsigned metal artists from around the world. An episode of epic metal from Exanimis, Woods of Wonders, Crown Solace, Nenufar, Hartlight, Ben Sebastian, Release Hallucination and Serpent Sermon.

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast is a podcast for unsigned metal bands, artists and their fans playing the best in unsigned metal from around the globe. In this months episode I reveal more unsigned metal artists from around the world. Fantastic, epic metal from Shattered Vessels, Neverworld, Wretchedness, Pandora's Key, Ben Sebastian, Phantom Divine, Nachtmuse, Belet Seri, Magitech, Terminal Dusk, The Lightbringer and Cliff.