The riff is the foundation of heavy music, evolving over several decades and styles. Many of our favorite songs started with a single idea and guitar in hand. A...
#97 - Chris Colohan (SECT, Cursed, Burning Love, The Swarm)
This week on Riff Worship we are joined by special guest Chris Colohan of SECT, UNWELL, Burning Love, Cursed, The Swarm, and many more...We discuss his upbringing through Ontario's hardcore scene, the making of Cursed II, Burning Love's long-awaited reunion at Prepare the Ground, favorite riffs, horror films, and his latest solo project UNWELL!SECT - Plagues Upon Plagues is OUT NOW via Southern Lord Recordings: https://southernlord.com/band/sect/Check out Chris Colohan's solo project, UNWELL: https://unvvell.bandcamp.com/Burning Love is set to reunite at Prepare the Ground in 2025 for their final performance! Tickets can be found here: https://www.preparetheground.com/Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Nick RiggsRecommendations: Jerusalem - Jerusalem Terry Callier - The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier Godbelow - Painted Images With the Blood of...For all updates on Riff Worship follow us on Instagram and TwitterWatch Riff Worship on YouTubeWatch Review's from the Dylbozer's DinCheck out our official playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#96 - Mudvayne - Lost and Found
Building off the certified gold success of their breakout debut L.D. 50 and the progressive-leaning The End of All Things to Come, Illinois-based Mudvayne embraced this momentum with a bold new look and direction.After nearly four months of isolation and fine-tuning, the band emerged with massive hits like “Happy?” and “Forget to Remember”, alongside tracks like “IMN” and “All That You Are” that gained the attention of an expanding audience.From the Saw II soundtrack to the Ozzfest main stage, please join us in discussing Mudvayne's Lost and FoundRecommendations:Revocation - "Confines if Infinity" (feat. Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation)Jinjer - DuélMudvayne - The End Of All Things To ComeKhanate - KhanatePelican - Flickering ResonanceIdle Heirs - Life is ViolenceFor all updates on Riff Worship follow us onInstagram andTwitterWatch Riff Worship on YouTubeWatch Review's from the Dylbozer's DinCheck out our official playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#95 - Friendship - Undercurrent
This week on Riff Worship we discuss one of Japan's most explosive and mysterious hardcore bands, Friendship, as we dissect their sophomore album, UndercurrentLISTEN TO FRIENDSHIP'SUNDERCURRENTHERERecommendations:Sunrot -PassagesEsther Rose -WantMizmor and Hell -AlluvionColtsblood -Obscured into Nebulous DuskCelebrity -Automatic ChangerFor all updates on Riff Worship follow us onInstagram andTwitterWatch Riff Worship on YouTubeWatch Review's from the Dylbozer's DinCheck out our official playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#94 - Botch - We Are the Romans
An album that is as unpredictable as it is precise. This week we explore the influential and often imitated final album by Washington metalcore pioneers Botch - We Are the Romans!Recommendations: Some Girls - This DNA Will Have It's Say Ancient Tome - The Implications of Ascendancy Deafheaven - Lonely People With Power Altarage - The Approaching Roar Rwake - The Return Of MagikFor all updates on Riff Worship follow us on Instagram and TwitterWatch Riff Worship on YouTubeWatch Review's from the Dylbozer's DinCheck out our official playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#93 - Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny
The road to heavy metal domination has to begin somewhere, doesn’t it?Before the arenas, pyrotechnics, and leather, Judas Priest were like a lot of young bands from Birmingham, England. Hungry and determined. Unsatisfied with the lackluster production and tepid response of their debut album, the band knew something needed to change in order for them to breakthrough. Here, they began to sculpt their signature sound: soaring vocals, electrifying melodies, and thundering riffs. It wasn’t perfected, but it was a damn fine start.Join us this week as we celebrate Judas Priest and their classic sophomore album, Sad Wings of DestinyRecommendations:For all updates on Riff Worship follow us on Instagram and TwitterWatch Riff Worship on YouTubeWatch Review's from the Dylbozer's DinCheck out our official playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
The riff is the foundation of heavy music, evolving over several decades and styles. Many of our favorite songs started with a single idea and guitar in hand. Anyone can write a riff, but what makes a good riff? Each week, riff disciples Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, & Justin Swindle attempt to answer this question by discussing their favorite riffs, how they came to be, and why we still worship them today.
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