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On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Erian, vocalist of the legendary Despised Icon, to chat about Montreal scene history, the beginnings of Deathcore, his background in music, Messorem Brewing, and much more.During the episode I was drinking Elder Chavez from Phil & Sebastien.
On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, bassist of Autoignition and vocalist of Inflict. We chat about the Buffalo scene, best wings, touring stories, new music, and other stuffPhoto by @kurtismossvisuals
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dyer, sound engineer for Counterparts as well as guitarist for the band Losing Sight out of London, Ontario. We chat about Tim's vs Starbucks, road eating, getting into audio, woes of touring, and more!During the episode, I was drinking OMA from La Cabra.
It's Christmas time! A time to share laughter and memories with friends and loved ones. Or a time to hate on everything and drink the most cured coffee beverage Micha and I could muster. So enjoy this Holiday Special episode!
On this episode, I'm joined by Dom and Yan, the hosts of Brutality Podcast, to chat about Quebec coffee, the scene, repairing the Hardcore/Deathcore bridge, content creation, and more.
On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, audio engineer from the Cleveland area known for his multitrack mixes on YouTube. We chat the Cleveland scene, being in the audio game, local coffee, and much more.
On this episode, I'm joined by Grayson, guitarist og GAG and Norma Jean to tsalk about cursed cold brew, christ core, writing for multiple bands, touring, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking a low-caf coffee from Anatolia.
On this episode, I'm joined by Kane, vocalist of Vomit Forth, to chat about his favorite coffee, Cafe Bustelo, Connecticut scene, getting into heavy music, Christ-core, and upcoming thing for Vomit Forth. During the episode, I was drinking El Padregal from EVEN.Episode Links:https://evencoffee.ca/https://vomitforth.com/https://thecomingstriferecords.bandcamp.com/album/tcs-131-i-have-a-loaded-gun-and-its-aimed-at-gods-head
On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, drummer of Fury of Five, to chat about volcano coffee, different processes, NJ music lore, playing different genres, and new Fury of Five album.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Sanchez from Subtext.Episode Links:https://www.subtext.coffee/https://www.furyoffive.com/https://impureconception.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-vitalityhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by Scott, founder of Maggot Stomp records to talk lots of coffee, hardcore, running a label, real death metal, and sports stuff.During the episode I was drinking Haro Ganet from Traffic.
On this episode, I'm joined by Zach Dean, guitarist and vocalist of the death metal band Messora, and newly of Hierarchy, to chat about his coffee background, first concerts, finding metal, and upcoming projects.During the episode I was drinking Lizardo Herrera from La Cabra.Episode Links:https://lacabra.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqC3vkhNriBuC840EwgG12_yZSBgOy_un7ye2m9-nzO_f5FxVaUhttps://messora.bandcamp.com/album/burnhttps://www.instagram.com/messoraband/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/hierarchymtlhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by Wes, guitarist of Death Threat to chat about his dislike of coffee, CT hardcore, early bands, joining Death Threat, and Burning Hearts Tattoo Co. During the episode I was drinking El Paraiso from Balance Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://www.instagram.com/burningheartstattoo/?hl=enhttps://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.instagram.com/deaththreatofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joint by Kyle Bull, guitarist for a number of bands from the Eerie, PA area and also know for his content on YouTube in the music gear community. We chat coffee, the Eerie scene, good and band gear, and the resergence of the straight-edge hardcore band xrepresentx.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Hernandez from Enjoy Coffee.Episode Links:https://enjoycoffeeroasters.com/Follow xrepresentx:https://www.instagram.com/xrepresentx814/?hl=enFollow Kyle:linktr.ee/thrashdamon
On this episode I'm joined by John Russell from Last Retch to chat about third wave coffee, craft brewing, Hamilton scene, and real death metal shit.During the episode I was drinking Chachagui from Bolt Coffee
On this episode, I'm joined by Vince from Scorching Tomb to chat about his favorite coffee, tattooing, his background in metal, Ossuary LP, and the upcoming Montreal show with Despised Icon.During the episode, I was drinking Buena Vista from Detour.Episode Links:https://detourcoffee.com/https://messorem.co/en/https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by Gideon, vocalist of Fear of Loss, to chat about his favorite coffee, getting into heavy music, the San Antonio scene, Waves of Pain EP, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Black Honey Geisha from Cantook.Photo by @helloimozoEpisode Links:https://cantookcafe.com/https://www.estatecoffeecompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/fearoflosshc/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by Paul Klein, drummer of Suburban Scum and The Banner to chat about barbering, coffee, favorite drummers, and playing shows with his new projects.During the episode I was drinking LAAYYOO from Circuit Coffee.Photo by Liana Camra (@lianacamra).Episode Links:https://www.circuitcoffee.co/https://thebannernj.bandcamp.com/https://flatspotrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fsr20-ultimate-annihilationhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined once again by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in Brooklyn and vocalist of the band GASSED to catch up a bit on what he's been up to, as well as discuss the FYA 2026 lineup.During the episode I was drinking Finca Tamana from Tim Wendelboe.Photo by @miguel73_bkny.Episode Links:https://timwendelboe.no/https://us.lacabra.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqENXaRIXlEzOGbWRagHr12GhA92RyaZ_2A3Q0ts-eT0zfpoew0&showBanner=false&lastClicked=1757622882160https://gassedny.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025-2https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by the guys in Blood Tithe to chat about coffee favorites, asshole coffee shops, starting the band, the Massachusetts scene, and new music!During the episode, I was drinking Sublime from TRAFFIC.Photo by Mia_P_photography.Episode Links:https://www.trafficcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodtithema/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/
On this episode, I'm joined by Killian, vocalist for the band Gnasher, to chat about his love of specialty coffee, moving from Michigan to South Carolina, leaning Jim Root leads on guitar, writing metalcore, and his upcoming first US tour.During the episode, I was drinking Las Lajas from Cantook.Photo by Kayla (@thetruth_is_outchere).Episode Links:https://cantookcafe.com/https://september.coffee/https://gnashernoise.bandcamp.com/album/to-guard-what-remainshttps://girlwithaknife.bandcamp.com/track/the-lines-on-my-hands-say-otherwisehttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/























