Jeff Hydro from Turmoil
About this episode
Ray Harkins interviews Jeff Hydro from Turmoil about the band's impact on the hardcore scene and their reunions.
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Hydro of Turmoil to trace the arc of a band that helped define late ’90s metallic hardcore scene. Jeff takes us back to Turmoil’s early days in the Lehigh Valley hardcore scene, unpacking how that tight-knit Pennsylvania community forged their identity, intensity, and work ethic. From there, we get into life on the road in Europe specifically what it was like linking up with Madball during a time when U.S. hardcore was exploding overseas, and how those tours cemented Turmoil’s global reputation. We also dig into the complicated legacy of a band that didn’t just reunite once but twice. Jeff reflects on what pulled Turmoil back together at different points in time, how each reunion felt creatively and personally, and what it means to revisit something that never really left people’s lives in the first place. Weekly Recommendation Playlist brought to you by Evil Greed Apple Music Spotify Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Get 10% off your Evil…
People in this episode
Host: Ray Harkins
Guest: Jeff Hydro
Topics covered
- metallic hardcore
- band history
- tour experiences
- reunions
- music community
Sponsors
Evil Greed, Rockabilia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Turmoil, Madball, Apple Music, Spotify
Places: Lehigh Valley, Europe
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