About this episode

Gonzo Sandoval from Armored Saint discusses the album Emotion Factory Reset and the band's evolution in heavy music.

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Gonzo Sandoval from Armored Saint to talk about the album Emotion Factory Reset. We dive into the creative process behind the record, exploring the themes, musicianship, and energy that helped shape this latest chapter for the band.Gonzo shares insight into the making of Emotion Factory Reset, how the songs came together, and what it was like crafting a record that balances the band's classic sound with fresh ideas. We also discuss longevity in heavy music, the band's evolution over the years, and what this release represents for Armored Saint moving forward.Armored Saint Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearmoredsaintFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaintWebsite: https://www.armoredsaint.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1fBMlCNDWP0XfBO88WoxAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/armored-saint/54261072Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ug41UGuMZzlV2hJOrOqHN?si=EduJVU5gRs6SjIQNr6tLHg

People in this episode

Host: Good Noise Podcast

Guest: Gonzo Sandoval

Topics covered

• album discussion
• creative process
• heavy music
• band evolution
• musicianship

Keywords

• Gonzo Sandoval
• Armored Saint
• Emotion Factory Reset
• album
• heavy music
• creative process
• band evolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Armored Saint

Books & works: Emotion Factory Reset

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