The Brooklyn Blast Furnace

The singer on the debut "Anthrax" record, singer for "Deathriders", "Screamin' Soul Demon", "Bleed The Hunger", "Neil Turbin East Los", host of "The Metal Voice"... Neil Turbin is my guest on Episode 202 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. Most only know him as the "Anthrax" guy. But he's stayed consistently busy over the last 30 plus years with various projects including "Vocal Fire Power", his vocal coaching company. This was a very in depth conversation about his history with "Anthrax", along with very detailed stories about all of his other projects. A very interesting guy to say the least. I hope you enjoy! Respect.

My guest on Episode 201 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast... Riki Rachtman! The host of the "Headbanger's Ball", owner of the "Cathouse Hollywood", host of the "Cathouse Hollywood Podcast" and "The Triple R Podcast". We go into why this is a "do over" episode. His battle with the coronavirus, the resurgence of "The Ball" and the idiots who gave him shit for years about nonsensical things that he wasn't in control of. It was an honor to speak with him... again. Riki is a super nice guy and wish him and "The Ball" nothing but success. Much respect to a legend. You can buy "Headbanger's Ball" and "Cathouse Hollywood" shirts here: www.cathousehollywood.com

The 200th Episode! You may know him only as the singer for Sepultura for the last 23 years. Derrick Green has been involved in bands for years before that as well. He fronted the New York Hardcore band "Outface" along with Charlie Garriga (Civ/Judge), "Overfiend" with Sammy Siegler (Side By Side/YOT/GB/Judge), "Alpha Jerk" who has two songs in the "New York's Hardest Vol.2" compilation. He is also a co-host on "Highway To Health", a traveling television show alongside freelance bassist Tanya O'Callaghan. We talk all about his past up to joining Sepultura, the records he made with them all the way through until the latest record, "Quadra" then into what's in the works for the future. Derrick Rules. Thank you all for the continued support. Here's to 200 more! Cheers.

Hands down, one of the episodes that I never could've imagined would ever happen. I've touched on the time I was in the Air Force on previous episodes. This coming March 20th will be 25 years to the day that I arrived at Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. My guest on this Full Length Bonus Episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast is MSgt. David Raushenberger (Ret.). My MTI (Military Training Instructor). This entire episode was surreal on a personal level. We go into his past, the reason why I joined, what led me to join his Flight from the initial Flight I was assigned to, I confess to some shenanigans that I would've gotten into a lot of trouble for if I was caught, he fills me in on some "inside info" on how they mess around with trainees amongst a bunch of other stories. One of, if not my favorite episode that I've done so far. Simply because of personal, nostalgic reasons. I hope you enjoy this one. Respect.

Born and bred in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn... Graffiti Legend, "Charlie the Hustler" is my guest on Episode 199 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast. In the graffiti game for as long as he can remember, "CH" went "All City" a very long time ago. Running the streets with infamous writers and living every aspect of the life a true graffiti king lives, he's been through it all. Multiple arrests, prison, fights, beef, being chased, and being stabbed seventeen times. "Charlie" is a survivor. We chopped it up about all of that and then some. Definitely a character but most of all, he's a really good guy with a big heart. I'm sure there will be a Part Two with him sooner rather than later. Enjoy. Rest in Peace DG. Rest in Peace Kez 5.

For me, this was a flashback to L'amours in Brooklyn in '91. I went to see the "Grindcrusher Tour". "Cyclone Temple", "Nocturnus", "Godflesh" and "Napalm Death" were on the bill. When "Nocturnus" took the stage, I got a little confused. "Where is the singer?" I asked myself. Then I noticed that the drummer is the lead singer as well! It definitely caught my attention. My guest on Episode 198 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is that man. Mike Browning. Original drummer for "Morbid Angel". We go back to Tampa, Florida when he went to high school with Trey Azagthoth and forward. Super interesting stories and awesome guy. I hope you enjoy this one!

He has hit every state in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico included. Has it been done before? If so, there's no proof. My guest on Episode 197 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace has done it and has documented it all. Graffiti Writer "NEO" talks all about it on this episode. Him and "SAVS" began in 2014 and finished up earlier this year in Hawaii. We talk all about the "All Country" missions, growing up in both Yonkers and the Bronx, getting chased by cops, and how the Vandal Squad are envious of graffiti writers. You can get the "All 50 or Die Trying" movie via the link in his bio on Instagram: www.instagram.com/neo_us_crew Enjoy.

Born in Boston but then came to New York City and met Tommy Victor at CBGB's. They bonded and created "Prong"... my guest on Episode 196 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is drummer, Ted Parsons. From "Swans", to "Prong" for over a decade, to "Godflesh" and "Jesu" and filling in and touring with bands like "Killing Joke" and "Foetus", with countless other side projects either under his belt or still going, this man has an impressive resumé. He now lives in Norway and has for the past couple of decades. We go into his bands and what brought him to living in Norway to a very scary brain tumor. This, as always, for me was a very cool experience. I hope you enjoy. Respect.

The Bronx Legend. The big homie... RYNO KGB. We take it back to the early 90's when the graffiti game was called a "bloodsport". Things were hectic in New York City around that era. We speak about, but not too much detail about the legendary beefs there were and what inspired him to grab a can of paint. If you know anything about NYC graffiti culture, then you already know about the rivalries. Some of them have been ongoing for close to three decades now. Some have been squashed and good friends were made when they put things aside. A humble dude who gives props where they're due. I hope you enjoy this. Respect.

My guest on Episode 194 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is former drummer for White Zombie, Ivan de Prume! Born in Brooklyn, then moved to Lower Manhattan where he eventually met Sean Yseult, who eventually became the bass player for White Zombie. They formed a short lived band called, "Life". Then enter Rob Cummings, also known as Rob "Dirt" Straker also known as Rob Zombie. Sean and Rob formed the band, then after their first EP "Gods on Voodoo Moon", their drummer left so they called on Ivan. He remained with the band until the middle of the "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1" tour. Releasing three full length records and a couple EP's before they signed to Geffen Records and released La Sexorcisto. He went on to produce records and had a band called "Healer" and a side project or two. He histed a weekly metal show in Portland, Oregon and continues to live a good life out there. Definitely a lot of fun to chop it up with him. Enjoy.

From Queens to Japan... Everybody Gets Hurt! Chris Benetos is my guest on Episode 193 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast. "Chris Beee" is someone who I've wanted to have on for a couple years, but before the advent of Zoom, geography and time had gotten in the way since I was only meeting people in person. He paints an amazing picture of growing up in Queens, his childhood influences leading up to CBGB matinee shows into the fruition of the bands he was in. From "Fit of Anger", to filling in with "Outburst" then into the two versions of "Everybody Gets Hurt". The first version was shirt lived but we all know how much of an impact the second inception made. Chris is a super nice guy with a heart of gold who breaks his back seven days a week in order to provide for his family. The utmost respect. Enjoy.

The Legend. My guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace, is truly a legend. Dan Lilker! Founding member of Nuclear Assault, Anthrax, S.O.D., Brutal Truth. This guy has played in a ton of bands. Nokturnal Hellstorm, Venomous Concept and Malformed Earthborn, both with Shane Embury from Napalm Death, Exit 13, Crucifist, Extra Hot Sauce, has filled in on bass for Autopsy and has a current band called Blurred. It was an honor to speak with him and run through his bands throughout the years. Super nice guy and a true legend. I hope you enjoy this one. Respect.

The first episode I did with Lord Goat (formerly Goretex) is in the top five most listened to episodes of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. You know him from Non Phixion and Heavy Metal Kings, and of course his solo material. This was long overdue, especially because his newest record dropped a couple months ago. "Final Expenses" with Stu Bangas. In my opinion, it's the rap record of the year. We go deep. This is the doom and gloom episode. Strap in kids... this gets dark. Vaccines, 9/11, Global enslavement, control, instagram head games and why John Stamos is a jerkoff. Supercoven.

The guitarist, the showman and co-founder of the legendary "Sick Of It All"! My on Episode 190 of The Brooklyn blast Furnace is none other than Pete Koller! We talk some hardcore, the state of the world and how it's affecting touring musicians and talk a little smack about everyone's favorite bass player Craig Ahead. His daughter pops in and steals the show for a minute as well! Since he had to fly back to Florida the day that I recorded Episode 50 with the other three members of the band, I decided to revisit something I did on that episode with Pete. I felt like I needed to switch it up since every member has been on the podcast, and Craig being on four different times, I didn't want to be too redundant with Pete. I hope you enjoy this one!

I first learned about "Prong" from MTV's Headbangers Ball. Once I found out who the band was during the show's intro, I went and bought the "Beg To Differ" record on cassette. I was instantly a fan. So, having the opportunity to speak with my guest on Episode 189 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace was an awesome experience. Tommy Victor founded the band in 1986. He also did sound for CBGB's. He has been a guitarist for "Danzig" for close to eleven years, he's recorded and toured with "Ministry". He has a little bit of a past with Rob Zombie as well. We speak about all of that during this conversation. Tommy rules. Enjoy!