Japan Nick's Rock And Metal Pandemonium

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 48 050921 Chef Brian Tsao Guitarist for Loss Becomes We spoke about Brian getting his first guitar and a few words about the Beijing Conservatory for Music He told me about forming Loss Becomes as well as shooting the music video for Memory. We talked a little about his favorite thing to make as a chef and if there was any bleed over from his culinary interests to improving himself as a musician. We spoke a little about midnight basketball to improve issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders today.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 47 May 2nd 2021 The Mighty Fall Nick DeSimone Interview I had a chat with The Mighty Fall guitarist Nick to discuss his early beginnings as a musician, what it was like growing up in Rhode Island the scene there. We learned about how he uses what he learned as a music promoter to help his band and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 46 April 25th 2021 Villins had a second interview with Japan Nick and we talked about Jessicka's and Kareem's beginnings as musicians. Jesyka talks about the time she met Cyndi Lauper and Kareem "Jesus" Devlin talks about his first guitar

Japan Nick’s Quarantine Podcast Episode 45 Bewitcher We talked about when Matt got his first guitar at 14. He spoke about his guitar lessons from a glam rock musician that was offered at the guitar center. We looked into what changed with his band having new drummer Aris Wales being involved with the band and how the band became a bit more tight. For the new album he used the Motorhead’s sound guy Cameron Webb to mix the album. The video for Valley of the Ravens was went over along with the songwriting. We spoke about the importance of intros and outros to bookend albums when it came to the album opener Ashe. We finished things up talking up an urban legend from North Dakota.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 44 041121 Coffin Rot Guitarist Tre Guertner Interview gave Japan Nick an interview. We learned about how Tre got his first guitar and what it was like when he took some music lessons and how he started to pick up the instrument. He told me about his 3 most influential albums. We talked about how Coffin Rot formed and what the album Monument of the Dead was like to write. Tre told me what his band told Charlie Koryn on they envisioned the album. We went over what the Chicago trip was like , an Oregon ghost story and more! Check it out!

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 43 040421 Witchseeker Sheikh Spitfire Interview We learned about how Sheikh got his first instrument and what it was like early on for him. We learned about previous bands he was in. He spoke about what life is like in Singapore for rock and metal singer band like Witchseeker and spoke of concerts in Malaysia and Indonesia along with a Singapore ghost story.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 42 032821 Billy Goate of Doomed and Stoned interview We discussed Billy's evolution as a journalist as well as the progression over the years of Doomed and Stoned. We learned his method for making podcasts and about the team of people that are involved at Doomed and Stoned.

On March 21st 2021 Vindicator frontman Vic Stown gave Japan Nick an interview to talk about his various bands from Vindicator, Vanik, Volcana, Violent Night and more. He talked about recording various songs and gave a fun urban legend from Ohio

JNQP 40 031114 Tuesday Teal Flying into a Typhoon interview Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 40 Portland Oregon native Tuesday Teal gave Japan Nick an interview to discuss her photography history. She also spoke a bit about her musical history. We spoke a lot about the Portland music scene. There were memories of shooting at festivals like Hail Santa, Famine Fest, and the Northwestern Black Circle Fest. Tuesday was the tour manager for their concerts in Asia. We also spoke about flying to Japan and China and travelling through those places for concerts.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 39 030721 Ciro Mountain The Revisiting the Road Interview A return chat with New Jersey manager and concert promoter to talk about life on American concert map from 2020-2021 as COVID was taking off. We went into all sorts of DIY topics from staying safe to promotion and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 38 022821 The Accused AD/ Toe Tag Interview We chatted about Blaine's early bands like the Fartz and 10 Minute Warning. We talked about how Blaine got into the Accused and spoke about some of his favorite albums recording with them like Martha Splatterhead's Maddest Stories ever Told. He spoke about working with Sir Mix A Lot and how the Accused got on their label.

JNQP 37 022121 Portland Pierce Williams interview Japan Nick’s Quarantine Podcast 37 022121 Interview. We talked about how Pierce joined Skeletal Remains and what he thought of the year. We went in depth about the formation of Torture Rack and spoke about the writing/recording of this year’s release Pit of Limbs. We also spoke a lot about Aenigmatum, the writing of this new album and also spoke a bit about recording drums without a click track.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 36 021321 Brainthrash Kami Launonen Interview We spoke about how he got his first drum kit and his early years being a drummer. We learned about how Brainthrash formed and the 2 different eras of the band from 2005-2007 and 2012-present. We talked about the 2017 album Brain Rangers. We also spoke about Finnish ghost stories.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 35 020721 Florida's The Noctambulant singer E Helvete interview. He spoke about how he got his first guitar. We chatted about how the Hellraizor EP was written as well as what it was like filming the title track's music video on his family's land. We finished things off talking about great Southern horror movies and words of Florida ghost stories.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 34 013121 Ben Petty the Team Waffles Forever Interview We learned about Ben's first guitar and his background in music education. He spoke about past bands he was in and how Mandancing formed. Also spoke about songs composed by the band and how their 2019 South by SouthWest tour was.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 33 012421 Misfire Interview We chatted with Misfire about their formation. The backhistory with the members which includes two former Diamondplate members Jim Nicademus (drummer 2004-2015), and JR Johnston ( guitar, 2004-2007). We learned about how the debut album Sympathy for the Ignorant was written as well as lessons learned from the years of Diamondplate. There was also some time spent on Chicago ghost stories.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 32 011721 LA Photographer Stephanie Lemus Interview Stephanie shared the schooling she took to advance as a photographer and how long she has been shooting. We learned about how she got into concert photography. She explained what she is doing now to stay busy during the age of COVID by getting involved in nature photographer and more.

JNQP 31 011021 Empyrean Fire Tricia Myer Interview Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 31 Tricia Myers interview Tricia Myers lives in Portland and is from Tennessee originally. We discussed her history in singing and choir lessons. She had a number of things to say about being a bibliophile. We spoke about the history and lineup of her band Empyrean Fire and heard a few ghost stories from her that were based in Tennessee.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 30 010321 Disembowel Lymph Nodes Abram Ancira Interview We learned about how Abram moved from Texas to Portland Oregon. He spoke about getting his first guitar. He has been featured in lineups of bands with Portland metal musicians like Aidan Stutzman, Chris Nukula, and Sergio Ginez. We talked about the recording of Disembowel's Echos of Terror. He told me about his history becoming a music producer, in which he went to school for.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Episode 29 122720 The Fae Jeff Potts Interview On 122720 we had an interview with The Fae's Jeff Potts to talk about how they got started, their current lineup which includes Luna of Holy Grail singing and more. We discussed how their two songs "Fairie Rock" and "A Corner of Avalon." were composed. Their debut album Books with Maps is coming out in 2021.