For Those In Question is an alternative hard rock band based in Pittsburgh, PA. Established in 2021 as a project between strangers, based out of a mutual love for mid-2000s post-grunge artists like Breaking Benjamin and Chevelle, the band eventually has grown into a five-piece outlet incorporating influences ranging from progressive metal to hardcore, nu-metal to pop, and more. Bringing each member’s individual inspirations to the table, and born from a love of experimentation, For Those In Question has launched onto the Pittsburgh rock and metal scene, crafting songs which feel both familiar and fresh. Because you enjoyed this episode… BROOMFILLER 3QS023 Lou Lombardi – Where Have All The Acid Queens Gone 3QS014 Noble Hops 3QS031 Load More

About In Episode 109 of “3 Questions and a Song,” we dive into the world of Witchy/Occult/Doom/Heavy metal with the band Bonded by Darkness from Akron, Ohio. Joshua on Guitar/Vocals, Raven on Lead Vocals, Jacius on Bass, and Nathaniel on Drums share insights into their musical journey. Explore their debut album, Obsidian, on Bandcamp. Connect with Bonded by Darkness on their official website bondedbydarkness.com and find them on Instagram. Bonded By Darkness formed as a band in May of 2022 in Akron, Ohio. This original band is a mixture of heavy metal, doom metal, witch metal, and hard rock. Members include: Joshua Pitz- Guitar, Raven O’Reilly- Vocals, Jacius Pitz- Bass. Nathaniel Hoobler- Percussion Founder of Bonded By Darkness, Joshua, began writing music with his son, Jacius in the summer of 2021. When Joshua and Raven’s musical paths crossed he knew that she was the singer that the band needed. Guitarist Joshua, has been in the metal scene since 2001. His background is in heavy metal and his biggest influences are Nirvana, Down, Pantera, Led Zepplin, Alice In Chains, and Black Sabbath. He’s ready to expand his sound into new territory. Singer Raven, has been singing for 18 years. Her musical influences include, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Led Zepplin, Alice In Chains, and Alanis Morissette. Her witchy energy comes through her lyrics, melodies, and personality. Bassist Jacius, is a multi-instrumentalist who is heavily influenced by Grunge music. His influences are, Nirvana, Korn, Misfits, and Down. His punchy low end sound and dynamic bass playing adds another dimension to their haunting sound. The band has released their first album Obsidian, June 17, 2023. Genre: Witchy/Occult/Doom/Heavy metal Location: Akron, OH, USA About the Song, “Hellbound” Hellbound is song about finding inner strength. Often times, with finding strength, you must go through obstacles and difficult trials in life. Because you enjoyed this episode… Bradley Scott Malone 3QS066 MadClock 3QS061 Miss Freddye 3QS020 Load More

About Sean Nestor of Homicide Black and Half Wheel will be joining me tonight to feature 2 songs. The first song is “Black in Your Eyes” by Homicide Black and the second one is “Me & You” by Half Wheel. Sean is in both of those bands as well as a few others that we play, including Scarlot O’Hara and Silk9. We touch on all of those bands ( and a bunch of others), Mike Ofca, Rock for Life Concert Series, Fostering Music, 97.7 The Rock Station, The Grass Roots Show and the the Grassy Award and so, so much more. About the Songs Black In Your Eyes – Reminiscent of a Maiden-esque gallop with a nice Randy Rhodes-ish interlude. Music written by our good friend Danny Corso of Sacred Dominion. Danny called us and told us he wrote an Homicide Black tune and wanted dual guitars. Jazz and I listened, wrote the lyrics and brought Danny over for a marathon session. Me & You – hALF wHEEL tune written by Jazz. Has a bit of a Zeppelin vibe and is always a blast to play live. Shot a video for it too. Nice, outdoorsy cabin and a peaceful sunny day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCCvG-Z_Ldchttps://youtu.be/F93ztlU1q0A Because you enjoyed this episode… Neostem 3QS107 Dragline 3QS010 Silk9 3QS005 Load More

In episode 107 of “3 Questions and a Song,” Bill dives into the world of Neostem with Matt Sedlak. The episode features insights into the band’s journey and a sneak peek into their latest track, “Shut Me Up.” Neostem, a Pittsburgh-based rock band founded in 2013 by childhood friends Matt and Ryan, brings a modern twist to their music by drawing inspiration from the past. Drummer Rob joined the mix in 2017, completing the dynamic trio. To catch more of Neostem’s vibes, check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Neostem and their website https://neostemmusic.wixsite.com/my-site.

In Episode 105 of 3 Questions and a Song, we dive into the story of Eden on Fire, an original melodic symphonic metal band hailing from Erie, PA. The brainchild of vocalist/keyboardist Amy Gould, the band took shape during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As the world reopened, Amy collaborated with bassist Scott Hagerty and later welcomed drummer Michael Calabrese. The ensemble was completed in 2021 with the addition of lead guitarist Rick Knapp. Explore the journey and music of Eden on Fire at edenonfire.reverbnation.com. The Questions Where did you band name come from? How would you describe your genre? What do you have coming up? asked by John Lane IV on episode 104 – If anyone in your band would survive a zombie apocalypse, who would it be and why? Who is your Dave Grohl? If your musical idol sat down beside you on a bench and you could only ask 1 question, who would be sitting beside you and what question are you asking? You’re leaving a gig, and a DeLorean is sitting there with a flux capacitor in it, where are you going in time, and what band are you going to hang out with? If you could play with any musicians, any where… who? and where? Where can you be found online? About Eden on Fire Eden On Fire is an original melodic symphonic metal band from Erie PA. Current members include: Amy Gould, Vocalist/keyboard; Rick Knapp, Lead Guitar; Scott Hagerty, Bass Guitar; Michael Calabrese, Drums/Percussion. About the Song, Listen to Me Listen To Me was written by vocalist and keyboard player Amy Gould during the pandemic. She brought it to the band and it was reworked and became this epic masterpiece. It is one of the bands favorites songs to date. The song is about trust and the breakdown that happens frequently in relationships when couples fail to really listen and hear each other. The and went on to make a really fun 80’s style music video featuring belligerent school kids who just wouldn’t listen – at least at first. Where to find Eden on Fire: Because you enjoyed this episode… Prime 8 3QS082 American Jive – Royal Honey 3QS039 Chrystyna Marie 3QS046 Load More

Welcome to episode 105 of “3 Questions and a Song,” where we’re thrilled to feature the One Eye Daddys, a dynamic trio with roots in Pittsburgh, PA. Originally active from 1994 to 2002, the band recently reunited in 2023, bringing a fresh wave of creativity to their signature sound. With new songs and renewed ambitions, the One Eye Daddys remain as vibrant as ever.

Ohio-based singer-songwriter. “I’ll Get Around To It” is streaming on Spotify and Apple Music The Questions What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you’re a musician? Westside Bowl? Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could write a song with any songwriter in the history of the world, who would it be? What 4 people would you like to sit down to dinner with? Tell us about the song, “I’ll Get Around To It” What is something that has happened on stage that has embarrassed you? How can the listeners/viewers find you online? If you were given 30 seconds on national tv to talk about your band, what would you say? About Ohio-based singer-songwriter. “I’ll Get Around To It” is streaming on Spotify and Apple Music About the Song, I’ll Get Around To It Country rock song in the vein of Luke Combs with a 90’s inspired voice. Because you enjoyed this episode… Silk9 3QS005 Drown the Deep 3QS94 Doug Carnahan 3QS062 Load More

The Upstage Music Festival, began in August 2021, as a way to not only showcase regional and national talent but, more importantly showcase local talent. Every year we also choose local charities and non profits to raise funds. Last year’s was; The Clearfield Skate Park and Allegheny Spay and Neauter Clinic. This year, is Clearfield County Cancer support Group, Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department Station One and The Allegheny Spay and Neauter Clinic. The Upstage Music festival prides itself in a professionally run event, a diverse collection of music genre’s. And We also, have a variety of merchandise vendors and food vendors, from our local region. We work very closely with our “local” sponsors as our aim is to raise awareness for not only our community but, our hardworking sponsors. see you at the fest.

?? Get ready for an epic episode of 3 Questions and a Song podcast! ?️? We are thrilled to feature Icons of Industry and their powerful song “Flames of Change” on our latest episode. ?? Brace yourself for an incredible listening experience that combines heavy music, captivating melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics! Icons of Industry, a collective spearheaded by vocalist and songwriter Roberto Montoya, are here to push the boundaries of rock and experimental music. With collaborations with musicians worldwide and a talented team of producers, engineers, and videographers, they create engaging and dynamic content that resonates with fans of heavy music. Explore their captivating world at https://iconsofindustry.org/ and stay connected with their latest updates on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/iconsofindustry. Join us on the 3 Questions and a Song podcast as we dive deep into the minds of Icons of Industry. Discover the inspirations behind their music, their creative process, and the deeper themes that drive their powerful lyrics. It’s an episode that will leave you craving more! To listen to this exciting episode, head over to https://www.buildthescene.com/show/3qs/ and immerse yourself in the sonic journey crafted by the Icons of Industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the merging of heavy music, melody, and thought-provoking content. Share this post with your fellow music enthusiasts and let them know about this incredible podcast episode! #3QuestionsandaSong #Podcast #IconsofIndustry #FlamesofChange #HeavyMusic #Melody #ExperimentalMusic #RockMusic #ThoughtProvoking #TuneI The Questions So you are mostly the band, but you have musicians from all over the perform with you, is that correct? How much input do the other musicians in the collective have on the songs? Where do your lyrics come from? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician? Austin has a pretty extensive music scene, correct? If you could sit down with any songwriter in the world, who would you want to write a song with? If you were at the same crossroads that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil at, why would you be there? What 4 people, alive or dead, would you invite to dinner? A DeLorean is sitting with a flux capacitor after one of your shows, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? What songs would we listen to in between tour stops, if I were your tour bus driver? Take me from the point that you start writing a song to the point right before you release a song, how does that feel? If Gene Simmons was in his 20s now, could he make it as an artist? If you’re going back in time to talk to yourself when you first became a musician, what piece of advice would you give yourself? Are you a gearhead? Is there a certain piece of equipment that you cannot go onto stage without? Where can you be found online? What’s up next? About Location: Austin, Tx Genre: Rock Icons of Industry is a collective started by vocalist and songwriter Roberto Montoya. They collaborate with musicians worldwide and work with some of the best producers, engineers, and videographers to create engaging and thought-provoking content. The songs resonate with fans of heavy music and appeal to those looking for melody, sonic texture, and dynamics. The lyrical themes expound on topics like history, science, and the human condition. They will continue to push the boundaries musically and lyrically while building upon the foundations of rock and experimental music. Website https://www.iconsofindustry.org YouTube https://www.youtube.com/iconsofindustry Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fU7XibaIK4Uwo7IK7AUK6?si=Ysfd0nG4SBSQxi0JN0mmdQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iconsofindustry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iconsofindustry/ Twitter https://twitter.com/iconsofindustry iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/artist/icons-of-industry/1219370054 Bandcamp https://iconsofindustry.bandcamp.com/ About the Song, Flames of Change Flames of Change is an elegy concerning the fiery judgment of the Great City as described in the book of Revelation. The lyrics try to capture a sense of lament with melancholy vocal phrasing that draws influence from vocalists like Mike Patton and Thom York. The music is a fusion of rock and experimental Americana featuring Columbian jazz pianist Lorena Patricia Ramirez Ruiz and Ukrainian keyboardist Artur Lenivenko. Because you enjoyed this episode… Tom Tikka, The Impersonators 3QS054 Night’s Edge – Edge of the World 3QS015 Jussi Vuola 3QS078 Load More

Forged in the fires of small town Pennsylvania comes a rock band, the likes of which you have never seen. Bringing you the driving riffs of the counter culture with the modern rock flare that you crave, Massive Hawk will be rockin’ and rollin’ on the Band Jam Stage this year.