KNOW//SUFFER: Rack Full of Spices, Many Flavors of Sound

KNOW//SUFFER: Rack Full of Spices, Many Flavors of Sound

From ATX Metal Podcast by Atxmetalpodcast

May 1, 2026 · 1h 22m · Episode 157

About this episode

This episode features Know Suffer sharing their wild band stories and insights into their music journey.

The Breakdown Most bands have a story, but few have the wild, hilarious, and sometimes downright bizarre adventures these guys do. Imagine walking into a garage and being told “Hey, you’re the vocalist now” — without asking. Or the time their van was attacked by skinwalkers on a Texas highway. If you think “crazy band stories” are just a cliché, think again. This episode with Know Suffer is a no-holds-barred, no-suffer (see what I did there?) look into a band that’s been around for nearly three decades, witnessing everything from skinwalkers to crashed vans, all while keeping it real, raw, and deeply musical. You’ll discover how a band’s evolution is more than just riffs and lyrics — it’s about respect, resilience, and surviving the chaos that comes with being real in a scene that’s always changing. We break down their wildest road trip stories, from a fog so thick it felt like a horror movie, to a mechanic who fixed their fuel pump with a sparepart — in 40 minutes flat. Jay and Toast spill the tea on what it’s like to be the “big fish” in El Paso’s scene, their secret to longevity, and how they thrive amidst Texas’s massive, sprawling tour circuits. We delve into their latest…

People in this episode

Guests: Jay, Toast

Topics covered

  • band stories
  • music evolution
  • Texas metal scene
  • songwriting process
  • road trip adventures
  • longevity in music

Keywords

  • Know Suffer
  • metalcore
  • death metal
  • Texas BBQ
  • band adventures
  • songwriting
  • El Paso music scene

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Curse of Care

Places: El Paso, Texas, Texas highway

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