The Brooklyn Blast Furnace

For episode 30 Jeff, Jimmy and John sit down to hear some unbelievable stories from musician / artist Sean Pierce who is mostly known as the guitar player for the now defunct New York City Punk Rock Band, The Toilet Boys.

What a weekend for the fellas. From Horror Conventions and Birthday Parties to Art Gallery Exhibitions and Ayahuasca Ceremony mishaps. Episode 29 of the Brooklyn Blast Furnace podcast has all the stories and more. Thanks to Vinnie Stigma for the introduction.

We sit down and talk with Vincent Castiglia. Blood Painter and Tattoo Artist. At times this gets very insightful and deep. It was an honor to sit down with this man. Definitely off the beaten path of what we usually do. But it was amazing. Thanks for listening. Respect.

Guests Mike Gallo and Vinnie Stigma of the legendary New York Hardcore band Agnostic Front join us at Lucky 13 Saloon for an incredible Episode number 27 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast.

We're with with Freddy Alva and friends Chaka Malik and Gavin Van Vlack of New York Hardcore band BURN along with graffiti artists, JERE and SMOG to discuss New York City street culture and Freddy Alva's new book, Urban Styles: Graffiti In New York Hardcore. Stories of coming up in the New York City crack era, bombing the trains and tunnels in a very dark period in the history of this city, all while melding the hardcore lifestyle with street art.

John and Jimmy sit down at The Rising Pulse Records Compound with none other than Joe James of Inhuman. We discuss his new band Silvertomb which includes members of Type O Negative, Seventh Void and Empyreon as well as his history with the NYHC and underground music scene including legendary NYHC pioneers, Agnostic Front!

Our guest, Ryan Bland from the band "ACHE" tells the story of how he came into the underground music scene in New York City. Funny stories about his run ins with Prince and The Ramones plus a lot of the usual Blast Furnace banter.

John returns home from Warped Tour and gives Jeff and Jimmy the low down on the tour bus fiasco.

Threat 2 Society is an awesome New Jersey Hardcore Band. We had the pleasure to sit down and chop it up with Chris Russo (Vocals) and Mike Louth (Guitar) about all kinds of shit. A review of the amazing weekend at the This Is Hardcore Festival in Philly, some of the shenanigans Jimmy did over the weekend including looking for a particular section of a cemetery for nonsensical reasons. The Blast Furnace Barbecue is this coming Sunday so we break down that whole deal. We also talk some tin foil hat business like weather manipulation to 9/11 to all sorts of false flag operations. A little pro wrestling talk thrown in there as well. Basically, we were all over the place as usual. Hope you enjoy this episode. Respect.

Joey Southside is the vocalist for New Jersey Hardcore band "The Banner". The Banner has been around for about 18 years with a very unique dark, heavy sound. We bullshit about music, the New Jersey Hardcore scene, upcoming shows including the "Mosh 4 Paws" 10 Year Anniversary benefit where they share the bill with Madball, Line Of Scrimmage, Threat 2 Society, Wastelands and a few more. We also shoot the shit about old venues, art and all kinds of nonsense. Support his dope band and buy their records ya fucks. Don't steal shit. https://thebannernj.bandcamp.com/

The one and only Howie Abrams. Former In-Effect Record Executive, Author, Co-Host of "Merciless" on Bushwick Radio with Ill Bill, Hardcore Kid, Metal Head, Family man and all around great guy with an extensive resume. We talk about everything from the early days of all genres of Metal, Hardcore to the current state of the underground music scene. We mention dozens of bands and shows form the past. You can purchase his newest book, "Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains" on Amazon. Listen to "Merciless" on the free Bushwick Radio app or on iHeart Radio or on the TuneIn app. Keep your eye out for his upcoming book, "Hip-Hop Alphabet"... a Hip-Hop book for children! Awesome stuff!!! Purchase "Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8ZJ5MD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Jimmy and Jeff sit down with Jimmy's seven year old daughter Alexa. We get stumped by her questions, we talk music, horror movies, sea animals and Ruby Bridges. She wise beyond her years. Best kid ever! We hope you enjoy this family friendly episode .(Sort of... due to a few Jeff slip ups... Hahaaaa!)

Anthony Gutter from "Gutter Christ Productions" and Jake from "The Banner" who are both in NJHC band "Vigilante". Gutter has been booking Hardcore and Death Metal shows all over New Jersey and New York for several years. We bullshit about upcoming shows, New York DeathFest, Serial Killers, being pen pals with "The Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez, all sorts of horror shit and the usual banter. Enjoy!

We talk with Michael Scondotto and Dion De Nardo of Brooklyn Hardcore band The Last Stand! We cover such topics as their upcoming Record Release Show for their new EP "This Is Real" out NOW on Irish Voodoo Records. We talk "Rocky", television shows, comedians, and even talk briefly about the events of 9/11. Definitely an episode filled with various topics and all around fun nonsense. With Johnny still out on the Warped Tour, we still haven't figured out to attach the outro music to this damn thing. We miss ya Johnny! Support THE LAST STAND and buy their new release and if you're in the New York City area, come down to Lucky 13 Saloon for their record release show on Sunday, July 9th 2017. Doors are at 3pm and it's only $10. TLS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelaststandnyhc/ TLS Website: https://www.thelaststandnyhc.com/ TLS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaststandnyhc/ TLS on CDBaby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/thelaststand1 TLS Irish Voodoo Bandcamp: https://irishvoodoorecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-real Check out the TLS Video for "Path Of The Righteous here: https://irishvoodoorecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-real SUPPORT UNDERGROUND MUSIC!!!

With Johnny out on tour with Candiria, Jimmy and Jeff sit down with BJ and Jeff from New Jersey Hardcore band, Full Scale Riot. They talk everything from Hairless cats, the evolution of the band, Jeff's Metal Wedding, Dillinger Escape Plan, Shat, babysitters and Jimmy belts out a quick Queensryche tune. Go buy the "Empower" Record by Full Scale Riot. Out Now on Eulogy Recordings.