Cytera: Practice Makes Permanent

About this episode

In this episode, Cytera shares their journey as a metal band, discussing their experiences, challenges, and humorous stories related to performing and rehearsing.

The Breakdown Most metal bands are happy enough to talk about riffs and mosh pits, but Cytera? They dive headfirst into the chaos—from their first stage nerves to the wild stories of playing Chili’s or imagining shows at nursing homes. These guys are raw, real, and ready to take the stage... possibly in Japan or in your backyard (well, maybe). In this episode, you'll discover how this Austin three-piece got their start—bouncing back from hiatus, channeling social issues into heavy tunes like “Crave” and “De-Throned,” and what it takes to survive your first gig (spoiler: it's mostly about band camaraderie and practice). They share foolishly funny stories about rehearsals, insecurities, and how to handle stage fright without turning into a total nervous wreck. We break down their upcoming plans—more gigs, new releases, and even their hilarious nightmare visions of playing at Waffle House. Plus, get the scoop on the wild themes behind their songs, from drug obsession to fighting off the shadowy perils of the music industry—and maybe even a little “Nursing Home Metal.” Perfect for fans craving heavy riffs and honest stories, or anyone who thinks band life is all long hair and loud…

People in this episode

Guest: Cytera

Topics covered

• band life
• stage fright
• heavy metal
• live performances
• music industry
• rehearsals
• social issues

Keywords

• metal band
• stage nerves
• gig survival
• band camaraderie
• music themes
• heavy riffs
• funny stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Crave, De-Throned

Places: Austin, Japan, Chili’s, Waffle House

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