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Smells Like Infinite Sadness

By: Michael Taylor
  • Summary

  • The SLIS podcast covers 80s and 90s alternative rock and metal, and current bands that carry the torch. We interview rock stars and do reviews, retrospectives and the occasional middle-aged, Gen X rant. *Theme song: ‘Hold It’ by Interstelar. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slis/support
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Episodes
  • Episode 50: The 17 Best Horror Movies Of All Time
    Oct 23 2023

    Just in time for spooky season, Jack Sommerby and I list our picks of the 17 best horror films of all time, from the most iconic to to the slightly obscure. We're covering slashers, body-horror, sci-fi horror and more. So take a listen and see if you agree with our choices, and tell us your favorites in the comments.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Episode 49: Tommy Victor Talks New Prong Album 'State of Emergency'
    Oct 16 2023

    Prong are an eternally underrated metal act, but their fervent underground following has fueled them since forming in NYC in 1986.

    Over 13 albums and revolving lineups, frontman/guitarist Tommy Victor has unleashed his patented brand of working class angst on classic tracks like 'Prove You Wrong', 'For Dear Life', 'Whose Fist Is This Anyway', and their best-known hit, 'Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck' off 1994's 'Cleansing'.

    In addition to that body of work, he pulls double duty as the guitarist for Danzig, and has also lent his talents to the likes of Rob Zombie, Ministry and Teenage Time Killers.

    Prong are back with their 13th album, 'State of Emergency' (click here for my review), out now on Steamhammer SPV Recrds, and on today’s episode I talk to Tommy about the new album, from its songwriting genesis to recording on his home turf of NYC, the inspiration behind key tracks, covering Rush's 'Working Man', fatherhood, plans for touring, his tenure with Danzig, the band’s legacy and more.

    So take a listen to the episode via the embed above or on your podcast platform of choice (located at the bottom of this post) and stick around afterwards where I’ll be playing the single 'Non Existence', my favorite tune off the new album.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 48: Director Mike Schiff Talks New Documentary 'The History of Metal and Horror'
    Oct 4 2023

    On our latest podcast episode we're doing a genre double-dip when I talk to director Mike Schiff about his informative new documentary, The History of Metal and Horror, which features notable luminaries from the worlds of film and metal discussing why the two genres feel so interlinked.

    The film is a treasure trove of genre trivia, with Schiff picking the brains of the likes of Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, Kane Hodder, Richard Christie, Dave Mustaine, Phil Anselmo, John 5, Bill Mosely, Johnathan Davis and Alice Cooper (and that's just scratching the surface).

    It's a fun deep dive of all things scary and rocking, and in our interview Schiff discusses why this film took over five years to get released, what he found most illuminating from the interviews, cancel culture, remembering the late Gunnar Hansen, Sid Haig and , plans to release more material, a possible sequel, and much more.

    So take a listen, and if you want to buy or rent the doc, you can do so directly from the ⁠filmmakers website⁠ or via the Amazon link at the bottom of the blog post for this episode.


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    35 mins

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