EP299 – Mark (Massa Nera): Breaking Genre Rules & The Making of “The Emptiness of All Things”
Description
In Episode 299, Tom is joined by Mark of Massa Nera to break down the band’s acclaimed new album, The Emptiness of All Things, released on Halloween to overwhelmingly positive reviews. Mark discusses the band’s experimental approach to composition, the intentional push beyond screamo and post-hardcore conventions, and how they crafted an album that moves from chaos to reflection with purpose.
Tom and Mark explore the modern landscape of heavy music — from the disappearing boundaries between metal and punk to the growing inclusivity of the underground scene. They share stories about shows, influential bands, musicianship, and the sense of community that extreme music fosters.
The conversation dives into experimental music, free-form creativity, and the intellectual + emotional side of heavy music. Fans of screamo, post-metal, black metal, punk, and genre-bending underground music will find a ton to love in this episode.
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Massa Nera podcast
post-hardcore experimental
screamo album discussion
heavy music creativity
metal and punk crossover
boundary-pushing heavy bands
extreme music community
experimental songwriting
modern heavy underground
emotional heavy music
United States
