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Caleb Straus 3QS075

March 15, 2022 Build the Scene 0:31:55 Comments Off

Caleb Straus joins Bill for 3 Questions and a Song #75 in support of the song that he and Felicia Patterson released together, Eclipse. Tell us about your record label, Sollunar Records. Tell us about your song, Eclipse. We learn a bit about Caleb’s movie, Overnight. Caleb tells us about his involvement at First Angel Media. What is your question for the Pittsburgh Bagpiper, Sean O’Donnell? What is something that you, wish you could tell people to get them to listen to your music? Who is your Dave Grohl? What is the best pizza you’ve eaten because you are a musician? What is a non-regular venue that you would like to play at? Who do you want to see play the next Superbowl halftime show? Do you have any last thoughts for the listeners? About Caleb Straus Genre: Genre-fluid, Metal, Industrial Location: Texas, USA Caleb Straus is best known as the lead singer for industrial metal band, EMZY ENZY, but he has also recorded multiple projects as a solo artist. His current focus is producing and curating the Official Soundtrack to the upcoming Film Overnight, including a score by himself and collaborator Allen F. Turner alongside single “Eclipse” with Felicia Patterson and music from 9 Stitch Method, Ritual of Ether, MadClock, Seethe, Silhouette Death, Feast on the Fallen, Sam Astaroth, as well as Caleb’s new solo studio project, The Death of Zenith. About the song, Eclipse “Eclipse” is a duet between EMZY ENZY/Death of Zenith vocalist Caleb Straus and musician/actor/model Felicia Patterson. The song was released on December 4th, 2021, the date of an actual eclipse. It is also the first single on the Overnight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The second single released was “Those Eyes” by Silhouette Death, and the third slated for March 31st is “Portal” by Caleb’s new project, The Death of Zenith, featuring Sam Astaroth, formerly of Astaroth Incarnate on lead vocals. I’ll talk more about the song, movie, and story of everything on the show. Where to find Caleb and Sollunar Records: https://youtu.be/Vxhat76i1vkhttps://youtu.be/4jx_X4TEMpg

Skarlett Sky PARS590

October 29, 2021 Build the Scene Comments Off

Greg from Skarlett Sky joins Bill to chat about the scene, the band, and more on episode #590. Interview Segment 1 with Skarlett Sky What has Skarlett Sky been up to lately? Bill talks about the Haunted Mine venue that he just photographed Crash Army at. Bill talks about 3 Questions and a Song and Friendly Fire. If you were standing at a crossroads, what would you trying to sell your soul to the devil for? You end up in the situation of the main character of the movie Almost Famous, what band do you want to write about as your first assignment? Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could play at any venue, where would it be? If Skarlett Sky ends up headlining a tour, what local bands would you take with you? Can you pinpoint the moment when you realized you wanted to be in a band? Interview Segment 2 with Greg Do you have anything coming up that you’d like to talk about? Would you like to put your contact information out for anyone that might want to book Skarlett Sky? Tell me about something your bandmates have done on stage that has embarrassed you. Best pizza you’ve ever had? Give me one thing you love about the music scene and one thing that you absolutely hate wish you could change. Bill gives props to Jana Lee Machecha, Reina Peli, and Dan GtX for teaching him how to do concert photography correctly. Bill ad Greg talk about their album and show review process.

First Angel Media Roundtable PARS583

September 10, 2021 Build the Scene 1:13:41 Comments Off

Jae Asadi, Caleb Straus (Emzy Enzy), and Nathaniel Rowe (MadClock) of First Angel Media join John Lane (The Hellfire Club) and Bill to discuss First Angel Media, their personal musical journeys, and more. How did each of you become involved in First Angel Media? We discuss Jana, owner of First Angel Media. If you could go back in time and follow a band, producer, musician, etc around for a whole year to learn from, who would you follow around? John talks about the music scene. If you were meeting the Devil at the crossroads, what would you sell your soul for? What artist would you like to go up on stage and perform with? Featuring Music from: MadClock, Emzy Enzy, skell

The Borstal Boys – Crumbs PARS582

September 3, 2021 Build the Scene Comments Off

Rocky Lamonde of The Borstal Boys, joins Bill to discuss: the New CD Crumbs, the addition of horns (Brett, Leo and Liam) and Gallo Locknez to tracks on the new CD, upcoming shows, the sneak peek at the new video for Take the Wheel, the new website located at borstalboys.com and more! Segment 1 about Crumbs, with Rocky Crumbs release show and Take the Wheel video will be released on September 10, 2001. The CD release will take place at Excuses Bar & Grill We do a fly by of the new website. Rocky announces the addition of Dave Buzard on guitar and that the ‘Boys are working on and almost finished with another album. Rocky talks about playing The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival. Anthony tells us about the CD how they released 5 songs as singles throughout the recording process, but don’t worry there are 7 more songs on there to hear on top of that. He name drops some projects that he has done at The Vault Recording Studio and tells us about the video for the song Take the Wheel which we debuted in the video (see below). Domenic Fusca will be opening the CD release show. Segment 1 about Crumbs, with Rocky We discuss the Excusapalooza benefit show put on by Bobby C of Royal Honey. Rocky talks about what the Borstal Boys have coming up. Don’t forget about A Concert for Anna this weekend (Friday-Sunday!) We talk about some of Matt Ferrante’s influences on this show! We talk about my website adventures.

Demo Demon 3QS064

September 1, 2021 Build the Scene 0:23:40 Comments Off

Demo Demon comes on episode 64 to take on his version of 3 (or more) questions and a Song. The subtitle artist, producer, and manager at Brutal Business Entertainment; Showman, gamer, seeker of truth… I feel like that is almost an introduction to a super hero, what would your super power be? (Hey Gallo, you’re next on this one!) If you could sit on a bench with your musical hero, and ask only one question; who would it be and what would you ask? If you’re standing at a crossroads waiting for the devil, what are you there to attempt to sell your soul for? In an apocalyptic event, which Demo Demon songs should be involved in repopulating the Earth? If we were to play your songs backwards, what would we hear? Who is your Dave Grohl? What would you say has been the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on stage? Who would you like to rap battle? asked by Emzy Enzy in episode 63. About Demo Demon Demo Demon is a Music artist, Engineer from Pittsburgh PA. Starting music in 2009 the self taught artist would go on to make four albums, 4 EP’s & two mixtapes. He is also a youtuber who does gaming & Tech videos. About the song, Diseased Diseased (Feat. Grewsum) is a song about anxiety along with the mental and physical pain that comes with it. The fast lyrics matching the speeding thoughts and frantic voice going along with the panic. Where to find Demo Demon:

Emzy Enzy 3QS063

August 15, 2021 Build the Scene 0:51:38 Comments Off

Caleb Straus of Emzy Enzy First Angel Media joins the show to take his shot at 3 Questions (or so) and a song! Being from Austin Texas, how did you come to find First Angel Media? I see that you release music as both Emzy Enzy (as Leej, Legion) and also as Caleb Straus, how to you determine what song gets released as whom? If an apocalyptic event happened and only one of your songs survives to help re-populate the Earth, which song would it be and why? If Emzy Enzy could open for any band in the history of time, who would you open for, at what location, and why that band? What made you choose that heavy direction with your music? What made you stick with it over the years instead of picking a different direction? asked by Doug Carnahan on episode 62 About Emzy Enzy Genre: Experimental Metal Location: Austin, TX, USA Emzy Enzy is an experimental industrial metal band currently based in Austin TX, led by vocalist Caleb Straus (LEEJUN), and featuring Christopher Burch (KNUMERIC) on guitar and synth, and William Douglas (SPLATTERBRAIN) on bass. The band also incorporates elements of lounge, trip hop, trap metal, and black and death metal into their expansive and experimental sound. About the Song, Narcissistic Cyborg Narcissistic Cyborg is track one of the upcoming album, “KREM”, based on a fictional planet of the band’s making, “KREM” marks a departure from Emzy Enzy’s early experimental/industrial sound (which are still present but in the background), to make way for a far more present death metal and hardcore influence. Narcissistic Cyborg is track one on KREM, and the recent single “My Kindness” feat. Seethe is Track 2. We are drip releasing two albums simultaneously, “KREM” and “Beelzebourbon” which is a huge detour. Will discuss more details on the show. 🙂 Every month, you’ll get a new song from each album. Where to find them:

412nes – Trish Smith

July 9, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:09 Comments Off

Content creator, video editor, vlog host… Trish Smith of 412nes.com joins Bill on Episode 575 to discuss all things Bat Trish/Space Bat Productions/412nes! Featuring music from: Dragline, The Cheats, Six Speed Kill, Shattered, Skarlett Sky, Negan, Demo Demon Interview with Trish Smith of 412nes Can you explain to everyone what 412nes is? 412nes is part of your brand, but not all of it, what else do you have going on? You make EPKs for bands, what is the process behind that? What do you have planned? As a creative, I know there are things in your head right now. We talk a little about our video setups and Trish’s yard. If a band wanted to use your for an EPK or to produce a video how could they go about that? – USE FACEBOOK What has been your favorite project that you have worked on in the music scene? I can’t remember when I first became aware of you… We discuss the Metal Joins Autism show coming up on 7/16/21. Trish tells us about her music inspired tattoos. Where does the bat thing come from? Being a fan of music, you come across a DeLorean, which band would you follow around for a year? What would you trade your soul to the devil for? You can interview any band in any location on Earth: who and where? What show would you like to be a part of, or be on the crew for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUOhJ6_mM8

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Jana Lee Macheca & John Lane PARS567

May 14, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:45 Comments Off

Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media and John Lane of The Hellfire Club join Bill on episode #567 to have an open chat about many things. Featuring Music from: Chip & the Charge Ups, The Hellfire Club, Seethe, & Demo Demon (Featuring 9 Stitch Method) John, the outdoor concert season is about upon us, what does the governor lifting some of the restrictions mean for you at the American Hilljack Ranch? What about the Hellfire Club, other than playing at Rock for Life, what is going on with them? John, have you decided what you’re doing with that media group? Jana, what is going on with the transition that is happening over at First Angel? We do short stint on this week’s 3 Questions and a song Episode about Judy Rodman. We talk about the Rock for Life Concert Series. Jana makes an official announcement about an upcoming crossover show we will be doing as a Takeover of XRP Radio, where we “Combat” our music vs. the music library of XRP! Our playlist for the takeover was: Demo Demon (featuring 9 Stitch Method) – Revolution :: Nu-Metal Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band – Mr. Floppy :: Rock Winter’s Descent – Fortune :: Metal MadClock – Villian :: hip hop/rap Royal Honey – Dirty Romance :: Sleeze Rock Fubar – Don’t Arrest Me :: rock, reggae, punk and ska The Hellfire Club – Do No Harm :: Metal Feast on the Fallen – Wastemoreland :: Metal Normal Creatures – 666 Ghosts :: Rock / Hip Hop John Vento – Baby Blues :: Acoustic Rock The Fading Light – On My Own :: Alternative Rock Noble Hops – The Amish Ninja :: rock Doppler Affect – Goin’ Home :: Country Rock We talk about the First Angel Media services and the webzine articles that will be in the XRP Zine. Rainy Day Designs CCC, First Angel Media Tumblers are coming! Submit your music to Build the Scene AND XRP Radio! If You’re standing at the crossroads waiting for the Devil, what are you going to sell your soul for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8fk_W_hNiw

XRP Radio PARS562

April 9, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:02 Comments Off

Tizz Shearer of XRP Radio joins Bill to talk Unsigned Radio, social media reach, and more. Featuring music from: Neostem, (kaj), Paradigm, Ultraviolent Segment 1 with Tizz Shearer of XRPRadio.co.uk You approached me asking if I’d like to on XRP Radio, how did you hear about the Pennsylvania Rock Show? You do some outreach and social media work, can you touch upon that? How can artists get airtime on XRP Radio? What if someone wanted to add a show to your schedule? Can you talk about the history of the radio station? How did it get started? Segment 2 with Tizz Shearer If you were waiting at a crossroads for the devil and he showed up, what would you sell your soul for? If you could play a gig with any band at any location, who would you want to play with and where? If you could back in time without breaking the space-time continuum and you could hang out with any band to do an interview, who would you want to interview? Who is your Dave Grohl? If you were to play a musician in a documentary, who would you want to play? Who are some bands that you play that you think the listeners should go out and listen to? If I was flipping through my social studies book, why would you be in there? What’s up next? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCZcjfaDXM

Conflict Cycle PARS553

February 5, 2021 Build the Scene 0:59:20 Comments Off

Conflict Cycle, bringing a new wave of HEAVY METAL to Pittsburgh, join Bill on episode 553 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: Shrouded in Neglect, Silk9, Conflict Cycle, Feast on the Fallen, Whitethrash Segment 1 with Conflict Cycle Where did the band name come from? If there is an apocalyptic event that wipes out almost all the humans on Earth, what Conflict Cycle song should help with the repopulation of Earth? If you were going to form a tribute band, which band would you do a tribute for, in hopes that you might end up on stage like Mark Wahlberg’s character in Rockstar? What band would you want to join on stage, who is your Dave Grohl? What is something about Conflict Cycle that fans would be surprised to learn about you? What song do you wish you would have written? Who is one person who you would say has supported you as a musician and has been a really big help over the years. What is something about the Pittsburgh Music Scene that you love, and something you hate? Rick tells us about Cloak and Dagger. Segment 2 with Conflict Cycle If you had to form your own band from the local scene, who would you put in the band? What cartoon series would they put your band into? Peter Criss or Eric Singer? Ozzy or Dio? Sammy or David Lee Roth? Would you be willing to do anything if it meant playing at MSG or Wembley? Where can Conflict Cycle be found online? If I found your band in a social studies book, why would you be there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrtVq80bvs

Caleb Straus 3QS075

Skarlett Sky PARS590

First Angel Media Roundtable PARS583

The Borstal Boys – Crumbs PARS582

Demo Demon 3QS064

Emzy Enzy 3QS063

412nes – Trish Smith

Jana Lee Macheca & John Lane PARS567

XRP Radio PARS562

Conflict Cycle PARS553

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