Tour Day One was spectacular. Fear Factory and Cavalera are firing on all cylinders. An honor to share the stage with these legends.

Started the day listening to Cavalera Conspiracy and Fear Factory soundcheck, and then nerding out on our gear with Dino. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday.

Packing up for tour. I always bring a couple of books for the road. This time, the new @keithrosson.bsky.social joint Coffin Moon (which I'm really stoked about) and, of course, an old favorite from Uncle Steve

My blue mistflowers not letting me down, even in our drought conditions.

Just under two weeks until my new solo album drops. Get ready!

I was incredibly honored to master Radiant Thought's debut album "Transcendence," and it's now available for pre-order! Killer hard/alt-rock with some really incredible writing. Give it a listen! radiantthought.bandcamp.com/album/transc...

That Les Claypool interview with Rick Beato is great, and I especially loved the story of how the Korg AX300B has been in his arsenal since the late 90s. I coincidentally used the guitar version (AX300G) in high school when my band covered Primus back in the late 90s, having no idea.

Final practice until our tour with Cavalera Conspiracy and Fear Factory starts up in a week. Ready!

Oh hey, Pittsburgh folks or anyone with funds to spare, here’s a list of fundraisers for people displaced by the Squirrel Hill apartment fire earlier this week.

Our latest single features full old-school stop-motion animation from Mexican animator Adrian Venti. We appreciate Metal Blade for letting us take the time for this one! Byzantine: "Harbinger" youtu.be/lLl3btB3plc?...

The Long Walk is one of my favorite Stephen King (Bachman) books. A longtime friend and I have been discussing that book for 30 years, often wondering what a film version would look like. Wonder no more. We plan to go see it on Friday, and I'm really stoked to hear they nailed it.

Microsoft Teams is a bad experience in general, but nothing infuriates me more on there more than a coworker simply sending "hey" in a chat.

Watched a hero tonight. Jerry and his band were incredible. I got to see him play "It Ain't Like That" on his G&L ten feet away, so that's a big highlight.

SML 1074 ends with a banger of a new song from the one and only @megabeardo.bsky.social feat. @stemage.bsky.social! It's off of Beardo's upcoming album Abscind available to preorder on bandcamp right now! Check the show notes for a link or just rock the fuck out now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW5g...

What song are you gonna blast when he finally dies? youtu.be/NCdUfAE5Rz8?...

Last free weekend for a couple months, so I'm gonna see Jerry Cantrell live tomorrow, as a treat.

Bandcamp Friday is good for artists. Here are two recent projects I helped with that are DEFINITELY worth your listen. Sludge/Doom/Chip from @megabeardo.bsky.social: beardomusic.bandcamp.com/album/abscind Doom "Wicked Game" cover by @negativebliss.com: beardomusic.bandcamp.com/album/abscind

Releasing October 1 Abscind by @megabeardo.bsky.social The long-awaited new full-length by the Pittsburgh metal master, with drums by @masikus.bsky.social (@witnesses.bsky.social, @overcenturies.bsky.social) & art by Ryan Postlethwait Preorders begin now on @ampwall.com! megabeardo.ampwall.com

Digital pre-orders for my new album "Abscind" are now live! Full album drops on October 1st. Pre-order on ampwall and bandcamp now, where you can also stream the first track. Ampwall: megabeardo.ampwall.com/album/abscind Bandcamp: beardomusic.bandcamp.com/album/abscind

Birthday boy

I cannot overstate how heavy this album is. Plan on getting it.

A film marketing ploy that drives me nuts is to make people think someone directed a film instead of just being a producer. e.g. Guillermo del Toro didn't direct the following (but people think he did): Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark The Orphanage Antlers Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Mama

💀 NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT Mega Beardo: "Abscind" 4 tracks, 33 minutes of chiptune-laden doom metal Drums by @masikus.bsky.social Mixed/mastered by @vikingguitar.bsky.social Guest solo by @stemage.bsky.social Out on October 1. Digital pre-orders on Sep 5.

⛵THE OCEAN - A Progressive Metal album based on Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Pre-orders Digital + CDs are LIVE now! 🔊AVAILABLE AT: ropanuganti.bandcamp.com/album/the-oc... 🎸Artwork: @leoval.bsky.social 💿Released under @gamegrooves.com Alliance 📻 Mastered by @drewbertisms.bsky.social

Had a blast last night in Ft Wayne at the Midwest Metal Fest. We'll be back in a month with Cavalera and Fear Factory!

Successfully left Sweetwater without buying a pedal. Please clap.

Packed house in Huntington last night to start things off. Three hours of sleep and off to Ft Wayne. See you there tonight!

Packing for tour. Finished up the battle vest just in time.

Chatting with David Ellefson on his podcast! Check it. youtu.be/MV5AFQG_8f0?...

Listening to Brent-centric Mastodon tonight. Still can't get over the tragedy. Capillerian Crest is a great display of his irreplaceable style. Producer said he nailed the insane hybrid picking bridge in one take, like he was known to do. Always loved this live version youtu.be/K0xvTglyjV0?...

Blessed by a visit from our favorite effed up-looking molting blue jay.

Got a couple headlining shows this weekend before the fun really begins with Cavalera and Fear Factory in Sept! AUG 29 - HUNTINGTON, WV @ The Loud (Dread Engine, Crown Vic) AUG 30 - FT. WAYNE, IN @ Pierre's (Midwest Metal Fest) Get your tickets at www.byzantinewv.com

Breaking out the old making of DVD. I would fall asleep to this every night in 2009-2010. Brent was in such a good mood for this. He was so stoked on this record.

Crack the Skye was a life-changer album, and that was a Brent Hinds record thru & thru. I'm eternally obsessed with it. Glad I saw Mastodon many times over the years and got to hang with Brent and the guys. Tragic way for that brotherhood to end. R.I.P. Brent (pics from Pittsburgh, Aug 2023)

I 100%ed Donkey Kong Bananza and will never get "OH, BANANA" out of my head.

COWABUNGA everyone!! New TMNT NES video: YouTube.com/SuperMadNES And invading Baltimore, MD this Saturday for BitGen Gamer Fest!! 🥷🐢

Tour rehearsals officially underway.

Like something from a Japanese horror film, the legendary and genuinely creepy Fifth Housemate lurked in the background of every episode of series one of THE YOUNG ONES (1982). I've watched the series countless times since I was 12 and only became aware of this about 7 or 8 years ago!

This adorable dork now takes his little fish toy from room to room

Good lord, Leprous coming up with a cover of "Take on Me" on the spot. Incredible. youtu.be/Te2MR6j5Qhg?...

Me, reading up on the news with my morning coffee, trying my best to stay informed

WEAPONS whipped ass.

Really digging Davey Havok's Nosferatu 'stache (and the song, surprisingly!) youtu.be/p8XqTOhST-I?...

Our full list of tour dates have been announced! We are supporting Cavalera, Fear Factory and Pissing Razors on this run with a couple of headlining on-offs sprinkled in. Tix: byzantinewv.com/live-shows

I spent a good chunk of my weekend playing Donkey Kong Bananza and can safely say it is a platforming masterpiece.

It almost feels like a miracle how hilarious the new Naked Gun is.

I got the chance to mix this live set from Czech hardcore band Crippled Fingers, and the video's finally out! This'll get your weekend going. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIV...

Bandcamp Friday, so I guess I can announce the next Mega Beardo album is done done. In the can. Thinking an October release because we're not done promoting the new Byzantine record yet haha. Speaking of, you can grab that plus the newly released instrumental version here: byzantine.bandcamp.com

Our full list of tour dates have been announced! We are supporting Cavalera, Fear Factory and Pissing Razors on this run with a couple of headlining on-offs sprinkled in. Tix: byzantinewv.com/live-shows