Buzz Osborne and Toshi Kasai have been musical collaborators for several decades of Melvins and related releases. They discuss their partnership, history, studio lessons and memories, recording "Tarantula Heart", future releases and more.

• Buzz and Toshi met at a Tool recording session
• Toshi and Buzz have similar humour and work ethic
• Melvins work on defined time schedules
• How “Tarantula Heart” was recorded
• Melvins have to re-learn the songs from Tarantula Heart
• Potential relation to “Plan D” recording approach
• Making the 20 minute track “Pain Equals Funny”
• How to approach playing “Tarantula Heart” tracks live
• Melvins activity during the pandemic
• Recording session with Melvins & Napalm Death
• Lots of Melvins unreleased material
• What has Buzz Learned from Toshi?
• Buzz would like to re-record the Atlantic albums
• What has Toshi learned from Buzz?
• How will Buzz approach the next album?
• Constraints during recording
• Trying to not overthink material
• Examples of sessions that were not successful
• Husker Du’s “Data Control” was recorded multiple times before the Helms Alee version
• Upcoming HAZEXXL remix of “Pain Equals Funny” / Boris split
• Melvins recent vinyl reissues
• “(A) Senile Animal” vinyl screwup
• Any preparation for the end of Melvins?
• Upcoming projects, albums
• Interview wrap up

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Drumming legend Chester Thompson has played with many great artists including Frank Zappa, Wayne Shorter, Genesis and more. Today we discuss some career highlights, his new solo LP "Wake Up Call" and more.

• Chester’s music collection
• Seeing Art Blakey, Elvis Jones and more
• Being a gigging drummer at 13 years old
• Recording with O’Donel Levy – 1st appearance on record
• Moving to California, playing for Frank Zappa
• Recording “Roxy & Elsewhere” w Ralph Humphrey
• Playing with multiple drummers
• Frank was very fair paying musicians for all output
• Steering clear of the Los Angeles lifestyle
• Joining Weather Report, working with Wayne Shorter
• Recording “Black Market”
• Playing with Jaco Pastorius / Columbia Records supportive of fusion
• Playing with a Broadway show, getting the gig with Genesis
• 1st tour with Genesis / evolving style to play Phil’s tracks
• Chester’s perspective of the evolving music of Genesis
• The growth of Genesis / expanding fanbase
• The recent discussions of Genesis reunions with Peter Gabriel
• The biggest shows / Memories of The Prince’s Trust
• Approaching solo material
• Making the album “Wake Up Call”
• Writing with drums first before melody
• The reasons for title “Wake Up Call”
• Some drummers needing to relearn technique
• Upcoming plans for live gigs
• Getting involved in ProgRock.com label
• Is Chester surprised by the vinyl revival?
• Interview wrap up

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Keith Morris returns to discuss the new Circle Jerks & Descendents EP, new Circle Jerks recordings and vinyl reissues, OFF!'s "FREE LSD" movie, additional acting opportunities, movies & more!

• Keith is on tour – Circle Jerks, Descendents & Adolescents
• Growing up with The Descendents
• Circle Jerks & Descendents covering one another’s songs
• Limited quantities of the EP – on tour
• Outtakes from the EP
• The story of Black Flag’s “White Minority”
• “Hope” is Keith’s favourite Descendents song
• Any special combination of bands on the tour? Potential FLAG performance?
• Keith has to pee – First time
• Balancing the various projects (OFF!, The Bronx, etc)
• What’s happening with OFF!
• The impact of “The Sparks Brothers” documentary on the band
• Video of Sydney OFF! Show mixed by “Party Dozen” drummer
• Keith’s preparation for acting in “FREE LSD” movie
• Upcoming acting opportunities / future movies and projects
• Keith’s autobiography “My Damage” has been optioned for a movie
• Upcoming Circle Jerks recordings – D.O.A. and Gun Club covers
• New Circle Jerks album is going to happen
• Working with Trust Records
• Upcoming reissues of “Golden Shower of Hits”, “Wonderful” and more
• Legal issues with older materials
• When will we see the new Circle Jerks album?
• What’s happening with Keith’s hat / Punk Rock Museum
• Interview wrap up
• Keith has to pee – again
• Circle Jerks announcement for Australia

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