The Frown Room

Two long-time friends discuss Heavy Metal Music in this weekly show. Hosted by starving artist turned mailman Doug Hembree and his sidekick Jordan Rutledge.

Episode 40 - New Album Round Up

Doug and Jordan review the new albums from Archspire, Be'lakor, and Omnium Gatherum.

12-03
01:01:51

Episode 39 - Wilderun Interview ft. Wilderun

"This week, Doug and our new cohost Jordan Rutledge interview the symphonic prog metal band Wilderun to discuss their upcoming album and tour, as well as delving into Doug's most insidious musical ideas as he tries to influence the bands career for the worse"

11-12
01:29:27

Episode 38 - I'm Told It's Great

In this episode Doug and Banks keep it chill and talk about a variety of topics.  Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

09-05
01:14:51

Episode 37 - Interview with Jari Lindholm

In this episode of The Frown Room, Doug and Banks speak with Swedish musician Jari Lindholm, founder of melodic death/doom band Enshine and former member of Slumber. In this episode, we discuss the history of some of Jari's projects, his creative process, and the nature of the atmospheric music that he creates. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

08-23
01:05:55

Episode 36 - Between The Buried and Me: Colors Retrospective

On this week's episode, Banks and Doug discuss Between The Buried and Me and their landmark album Colors (2007). Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

08-20
01:21:51

Episode 35 - Three for Three

Doug and Banks devised an elaborate gimmick for this week's episode of The Frown Room. Each picked 3 random albums for the other to listen to and give thoughts on. Some good, some great, and some not so memorable. Find out what they listened to on this weeks edition of "3 for 3." Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

08-10
55:22

Episode 34 - Albums That (kinda) Changed It All

Doug and Banks discuss metal albums that changed the course of their respective band's history, or the course of metal history in some way. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

07-26
01:22:09

Episode 33 - The Best of Bonus Tracks

Banks and Doug discuss their favorite bonus tracks and ponder what became of this relic of physical media. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

07-19
01:17:37

Episode 32 - Helloween: 2021 Self-titled Album Review (Ft. Jordan Rutledge)

Jordan is back this week to talk about the newest album by the founders of power-metal: Helloween. There were a lot of hiccups in the recording session for this one but we managed to pull out a solid episode. Thanks again to Jordan for coming on to the show! Check out Jordan's band Valyria on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ValyriaCanada Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/ 

07-12
53:47

Episode 31 - Queensryche, Nevermore, and the Seattle Metal Scene (Ft. Jordan Rutledge)

Jordan Rutledge (Long time friend of Doug and lead singer for Canadian Metal band Valyria), joins the show to discuss the metal scene in Seattle WA. We spend most of this one talking about Queensryche and Nevermore and our favorite records by those two groups.  Check out Valyria on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ValyriaCanada Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

07-04
01:10:28

Episode 30 - Soilwork (Plus Disarmonia Mundi) Retrospective

Doug and Banks discuss one of the most important bands of the melodic death metal scene, as well as the various spinoff groups of its lead singer. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

06-28
01:24:45

Episode 29 - Making Music? No, Taking Music!

Doug and Banks discuss their creative process with regard to their respective musical projects. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

06-18
01:10:28

Episode 28 - Frown Room S2E1

After a few months hiatus, Doug and Banks have returned with a fresh new take on the Frown Room Podcast. In,this episode, the boys discuss a wide variety of topics including: Power Metal, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and the possibility for the use of microtones in djent. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

06-10
01:16:49

Episode 27 - The In Flames Discography Retrospective (Part 2)

The second part of Banks and Doug's discussion of the In Flames discography. On this one Banks relays his experience listening to the second half of In Flames' recorded output. There are a few surprises in this one, and perhaps some controversial takes.  Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

03-09
52:49

Episode 27 - The In Flames Discography Retrospective (Part 1: Lunar Strain - Reroute To Remain)

Banks and Doug recorded a two-hour-long discussion about the discography of Swedish melodic death metal pioneers In Flames. This conversation will be released in two parts. The first part covers the first half of the band's output starting with 1994's Lunar Strain and concluding with 2002's Reroute To Remain.  Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

03-01
01:02:56

Episode 26 - Opeth Retrospective

In this episode, Doug and Banks discuss the towering extreme prog metal giants: Opeth. The two discuss their experiences with listening to the band, their favorite records, and the band's controversial shift away from their Death Metal roots. Hopefully, this one doesn't upset anyone! Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/             https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/

02-21
01:00:32

Episode 25 - Avandra Interview

Doug and Banks Interview Christian and Gabriel from the Puerto Rican prog-metal band Avandra. We talked about their newest record, how they got Kevin Moore to play on their song "Derelict Minds", and John Mayer. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/ Intro music by Anthony Nelson of Inpathos Check out their music here: https://inpathos.bandcamp.com/album/divinity

02-14
01:23:50

Episode 24 - Interview with Luna's Call

Doug and Banks interview UK prog metal band Luna's Call. The conversation is largely centered on a discussion around their new record "Void." Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/ Intro music by Anthony Nelson of Inpathos Check out their music here: https://inpathos.bandcamp.com/album/divinity

02-08
01:09:42

Episode 23 - Midwinter Fireside Chat

Doug and Banks discuss their recent musical interests.  Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/ Intro music by Anthony Nelson of Inpathos Check out their music here: https://inpathos.bandcamp.com/album/divinity

01-31
01:15:19

Episode 22 - Interview With Need

Doug and Banks (mostly Doug) Interview John From Need. We discussed their newest album Norchestrion: a song for the end, as well as the ins and outs of the Greek metal scene. Doug: https://www.instagram.com/doogleversedraws/ Banks: https://banksdaniels.bandcamp.com/ https://oceanskies1.bandcamp.com/ Intro music by Anthony Nelson of Inpathos Check out their music here: https://inpathos.bandcamp.com/album/divinity

01-24
01:16:54

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