The Heavy Desert Podcast

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series concludes as I welcome Ben Bellum, the bassist for Grim Trophies, who will be closing out the after party for this years Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, being held in Houston, Texas on May 2nd at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Ben and I had a great conversation, not only about everything Grim Trophies, but he also hosted a podcast called “The Greatest Thing You’ve Never Heard” that we talk about and he’s also a contributor to the Doomcharts, and he gives some of his favorite albums to come out this year. Ben is an ocean of musical knowledge and I had a great conversation with him! It’s also been announced who will be opening this year’s fest, whom I’ll also preview in this episode. So buckle in and enjoy the Gateway to Gravitoyd finale before the big day this Saturday! Tune in & subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast The Gateway to Gravitoyd series continues as I welcome Philip Bennett, Chris Tamez, Ethan Tamez & George Baba of Warlung to the show. Warlung is one of the many awesome bands playing at this year’s Gravitoyd Doomfest IV, taking place in Houston, Texas on May 2nd at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. It was a blast talking with these guys, whose latest album, The Poison Touch, was released in 2025 and was in the top 25 for the year on the Doomcharts. We talk about that, their influences, how they got together and what’s on the horizon. The Heavy Desert Hot Seat returns as well as they tell you who some overrated bands are, who’d they want to tour with and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome King Perez Cude, Jack Strüb, and Oscar Morales of band Oogwei. Out of Austin, Texas  these guys bring a sound of psych-rock, stoner metal, progressive doom drenched with desert rock influence that is sure to please the ears! Their debut album. Extremely Wicked, Shocking Evil, Twisted & Vile came out in February of this year and landed on the Doomcharts, which they had NO IDEA about (you’ll love their reaction!) We talk about their backstory, the making of the album, what they have on the horizon and much more! These guys are just what this scene is looking for, three 21-year olds that bring it! Plus, Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another album review on another Jam Yeti Music Minute segment. Be sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show, the man behind Grand Rapids Doomfest, Jason Doome. Jason is in the midst of promoting this year’s Grand Rapids Doomfest III, that will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 10th at The Pyramid Scheme. We get all into it, including what inspired him to go from being just a fan of the doom scene, to jumping into the promotion game and putting on his festival. He talks about this year’s lineup, including a free pre-party the night before which includes three bands. Jason’s passion for the scene is infectious and it was great to have him on the show again to talk all about it! Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sara de Luca, Alessandro Camurati, and Nicola Viola of the band Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo. An Italian heavy-psych/stoner rock trio known for their chaotic energy and fuzz-drenched sound. They were founded in 2022 in Calice Ligure near Genoa, Italy, and blend heavy psych, stoner rock, punk, and 60s-style acid rock into a loud, unhinged, and hypnotic style. We dig into their influences, their creative process, some of their upcoming gigs and much more. Sara even shares a crazy story about a cat, a dog, some stairs and a glass bottle. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!