Grim Dystopian: Metal for your Filthy Earballs

S12E299: Urakka and the Great Riff Pile Rochester’s “spacey quirk” metal crew Urakka joins us for our 300th milestone episode! Grab your favorite feel‑good beverage, comfort meal, or emotional support item, and settle in to learn all about the band and their blend of progressive, stoner, cosmic, and experimental metal, full of odd-time riffs and adventurous song structures. It is a fun, high-energy conversation with scene veterans who have spent years helping shape Rochester’s heavy music landscape—this is one you do not want to miss! Special Thanks To: Urakka Finny (Vocals) Skromak (Guitars) Professor (Guitars) Pounder (Drums) Tasty Cakes (Bass) Songs: Drain, Flutes of the Void, Spite Club (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:17) Urakka - Drain (00:09:59) Conversation 1 (00:58:02) Urakka - Flutes of the Void (01:05:51) Conversation 2 (01:56:18) Urakka - Spite Club (02:04:03) Outtakes

Mental Anguish (The Band & The State of Mind) Ever wondered where a Grindcore band finds inspiration? The Grims find out when they chat with Mental Anguish from Buffalo! They meet and roast guitarist Carl for the first time, delve into the band's origins, explore the differences between Mental Anguish and Anthropic, uncover their writing process, and discuss their latest EP and potential future recordings. And, of course, no episode is complete without a completely absurd game of 'Would You Rather'! Special Thanks To: Mental Anguish, SONGS: Construct of Fear, Beyond Restraint. How the Mighty Fall Chris (vox) Jim (drums) Russ (bass) Carl (guitar) (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:58) CONSTRUCT OF FEAR (00:03:59) Conversation 1 (00:57:49) BEYOND RESTRAINT (00:59:22) Conversation 2 (01:44:09) HOW THE MIGHTY FALL

S10E296: Ryan (Crahda) & Adam (Sully) *Available on your favorite streaming service - except Spotify* This week, the Grims welcome Rochester vocalists Ryan Pote from the thrash/hardcore crossover band Crahda and Adam Frappolli of Sully (ex-Psyopus). Join us as we dive deep into the world of Crahda, exploring their unique sound and influences, and catch up on the latest happenings with Sully. Our conversation spans a variety of topics, including wrestling, personal hobbies, and much more (including 'samores'). Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with music, laughter, and local culture, and come hang at the Bug Jar Friday, 12/27 for Crahda's first show, alongside Hallucination Realized, Anthropic, Gutted Alive, and Sully. $12 gets you in (under 21 advanced ticket required), bands at 8:30 pm. Special Thanks To: Ryan Pote, and Adam Frappolli (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:51) Sully - Circle The Drain (00:04:19) Crahda - Cosmic Abyss (00:08:13) Conversation 1 (00:42:32) Crahda - Purge The Earth (00:45:44) Conversation 2 (01:03:11) Crahda - The Condemned (01:06:50) Conversation 3 (01:41:04) Crahda - Die Young (01:45:35) Outakes

S10E294: What is Real Life? *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims kick off the show with news about a groundbreaking new product: the Pit Diaper—something Ken has eagerly anticipated! They delve into a story about a man who had to escape from a moving rollercoaster after his safety bar malfunctioned. The discussion then shifts to an light-hearted debate on whether religious music must contain lyrics. Next, they explore the fascinating 17 Hz tone experiment and address the serious impact of lead exposure on approximately 151 million people in the U.S. Wouldn't be a show without heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Rot Fester (00:04:46) Grinning God (00:09:55) Conversation 1 (00:18:29) Fugit (00:23:11) Tyran (00:27:56) Conversation 2 (00:39:38) Sacred Curse (00:45:40) Conversation 3 (00:55:46) Apocalyptic Leaders (01:01:32) Mutagenic Host (01:06:43) Heathen Deity (01:12:50) Conversation 4 (01:20:44) Thanatos (01:24:33) Tigguo Cobauc (01:30:14) Megaton Communion Labels: Plague Demon Records, Gurgling Gore, Dry Cough Records, Momento Mori, Agonia Records, Exitus Stratagem Records, Black Doomba Records

S10E292: Singularity Gravy Boat *Available on your favorite streaming service* This week, the Grims unveil the latest developments on the duct tape banana masterpiece, delve into seven habits that could make others hard to tolerate, explore how AI is surpassing doctors in diagnosing illnesses, engage in a cool discussion about generational differences in the workplace, and play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Invictra (00:05:15) Goblin Hovel (00:09:06) Conversation 1 (00:14:24) Iniquitous Savagery (00:17:37) Splendidula (00:24:44) Conversation 2 (00:32:35) Infernal Abyss (00:37:56) Conversation 3 (00:50:44) Romeopathy (00:54:41) Vrag (01:01:06) Perdition´s Mire (01:05:16) Conversation 4 (01:15:27) Necht (01:21:22) Dark Shadow Labels: Willowtip Records, Sodeh Records, Argonauta Records, Filosofem Records, Headkick Music

S10E290: Don't Blow Smoke Up My Ass! *Available on your favorite streaming service* The Grims kick off their weekly show with a collection of intriguing tidbits and dive into topics that many often do not grasp. They engage in a friendly debate over Australia's proposal to prohibit social media access for children under thirteen. The conversation takes a turn as they explore the story of a 33-year-old individual who poses as a teenage student to confront and heal from past traumas. To top it all off, they play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:56) Deiphage (00:06:42) Execution Order (00:10:26) Conversation 1 (00:23:31) Chaos Invocation (00:28:21) Empty Throne (00:36:05) Eternal Drak (00:40:05) Conversation 2 (00:55:05) Epidemic (00:58:27) Conversation 3 (01:09:54) Necrodeath (01:13:31) Liquid Flesh (01:17:17) Conversation 4 (01:27:09) Altar Ov Asteria (01:32:19) Nasty Savage Labels: AOP Records, Time to Kill Records, Dusktone, FHM Records

S10E288: Goneguts **Available on your favorite streaming service** The Grims have been a bit quiet lately, but we are back with some updates! We provide an update on the status of our producer, Notorious and Jenn reflects on her unforgettable bucket list concert experience. We dive into the intriguing concept of a new lunar time zone and potentially the next argument between Nations. We also explore the common insecurities people face and discuss what evokes certain feelings in us. Plus, we share what we've been enjoying on the ol' boob tube. And of course, it wouldn't be our show without blasting some heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - The Offbeats, SONG: Tax the Rich (00:03:04) - Conversation 1 (00:10:45) - Gigan, SONG: Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis (00:18:50) - Metsän alttari, SONG: Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä (00:25:35) - Dax Riggs, SONG: Deceiver (00:29:31) - Conversation 2 (00:34:18) - Grandmas Pantry, Gorguts, SONG: Metempsukhosis (00:38:16) - Conversation 3 (00:55:21) - Blasphemous, SONG: Curse of the Witchchrist (00:59:40) - Then We Died, SONG: Flesh Farm (01:02:05) - Conversation 4 (01:07:20) - Pedestal for Leviathan, SONG: Nightshade Familiar (01:11:07) - The Holy Flesh, SONG: Redeemer II Labels: Willowtip Records, Inverse Records, Adirondack Black Mass, Caligari Records

S10E286: You Mother Effer - This week, we dive into a whirlwind of intriguing topics! Join us as we explore a variety of random questions, unravel the controversy surrounding the Noid, and tackle some brain-teasing riddles (that's a stretch). Plus, we have even more questions to help you get to know the Grims better. And of course, heavy metal for your filthy earballs! **Available on your favorite streaming service** (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Mental Anguish, SONG: Construct of Fear (00:02:55) - Electric Bath, SONG: Deemed Unfit (00:03:58) - Conversation 1 (00:17:39) - Azarath, SONG: Anti-Human, Anti-God (00:22:22) - Atomic Spitfire, SONG: Head n Roll (00:25:28) - Insurrection, SONG: The Gathering (00:30:28) - Conversation 2 (00:38:13) - Grandma's Pantry, Crimson Relic, SONG: Descent of the Blackshroud (00:42:19) - Conversation 3 (00:53:53) - Dismalimerence, SONG: Relics of Woe (00:58:28) - Burial, black metal, SONG: Rejoice In Sin Labels: Agonia Records, Bam & Co Heavy, Dark Descent Records, Apocalyptic Witchcraft Recordings

S10E284: The Sun, The Moon, & The Girth This week, the Grims dive into a fascinating array of topics, including penile injections and their implications, the curious phenomenon of horns growing on heads, the concept of a third state of existence, and the surprising news of Earth acquiring a mini-moon. Of course, it wouldn't be a show without heavy metal for your filthy earballs! **Available on your favorite streaming service** (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Amputated, SONG: Six Feet Deep (00:04:40) - Conversation 1 (00:14:42) - Empty Throne, SONG: My Flesh the Temptation (00:22:50) - Adamantra, SONG: False Illusion (00:27:59) - Doomraiser, SONG: Without a Shadow (00:32:29) - Conversation 2 (00:39:11) - Grandma's Pantry: Divine Eve, SONG: Last of the Sunset Faded (00:42:29) - Conversation 3 (00:49:06) - Apex Fallen, SONG: Sum of It All (00:54:42) - Spiral Grave, SONG: (Raising the) Chalice (01:01:22) - Dark Secret, SONG: Patriarchs of Science (01:05:57) - Conversation 4 (01:11:39) - Double Horse, SONG: Castle Crypt (01:18:28) - Dungeon Crawl, SONG: Red Shadows Labels: Sevared Records, Downfall Records, Inverse Records, Time to Kill Records, Carbonized Records

S10E280: Richard "Yeti" Kirk Our metal community has faced another heartbreaking loss with the passing of Richard ‘Yeti’ Kirk last week. This episode is a tribute to Yeti, celebrating his musical endeavors and his unforgettable antics. Yeti is known for his ferocious death metal vocals, showcasing his talent in bands such as Skodag, Salt This Earth, and Abdicate. His latest project, Thy Hideous Wake, combines his vocals with drumming, deepening his roots in the extreme metal scene. Yeti found his rhythm when he began practicing drums regularly, thriving on the challenge of learning new songs. He would often reach out at ungodly hours asking us to suggest tracks for him to play. After some banter, during which he would dismiss our suggestions, he would select a song and share the video with us. The snippets featured in this episode come from a select few of his recordings. We’re confident that many friends received these videos too! To those unfamiliar with him, Yeti might have seemed intimidating, but to his friends, he was a gentle giant, full of warmth and humor. His legacy will continue to resonate within our scene. Raise your glass (do not spill; he’d be pissed), share a memory, and toast to all that is Yeti. Here's to a man who was always larger than life - Richard. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Opening quote: Thucydides (00:01:10) - Abdicate, SONG: Devoured (00:04:47) - Skodag/Salt This Earth, SONG: Subsistence (00:09:44) - Abdicate, SONG: Forged in Ruin (00:12:48) - Skodag/Salt This Earth, SONG: Symbolize My Hate (00:14:55) - Abdicate, SONG: Ground Zero Brooklyn (Carnivore cover) (00:19:24) - Excerpt from The Last Breath of a Viking (00:19:37) - Abdicate, SONG: Cruel Vanquish (00:23:03) - Thy Hideous Wake, SONG: Cataclysmic Rebirth

S10E281: The Other End of an A$$hole The Grims reflect on their recent campout experience, sharing highlights and memorable moments from the 'trip'. A discussion unfolds about unconventional and extreme methods some individuals resort to in order to evade child support payments. We delve into the bizarre topic of why some people find enjoyment in kissing the other end of buttholes, exploring the psychology behind such preferences, share a variety of trivia tidbits, and play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Morgue Terror, SONG: Chessmaster (00:04:07) - Conversation 1 (00:10:58) - Darkness, SONG: Human Flesh Wasted (00:15:31) - Assassin, SONG: The Swamp Thing (00:19:47) - Conversation 2 (00:29:48) - Grandma's Pantry: Vengeance Rising, SONG: Cut Into Pieces (00:32:57) - Conversation 3 (00:43:32) - Nukem, SONG: Empress of Evil (00:48:25) - PHANTOM WITCH, SONG: Something Evil Approaches (00:53:27) - Hellset, SONG: Not Found (00:58:00) - Conversation 4 (01:04:16) - Erzsébet, SONG: The Cage, the Torch and the Corpses (01:08:24) - Deimhal, SONG: Malice (01:12:36) - Torn From Existence, SONG: Crawl From The Crypt

S10E278: Disharmonic Porkestra This week, the Grims discuss the emotional and practical implications of choosing to have pets instead of children, delve into the bizarre story of a priest involved in meth production, debate the ethical dilemmas with criminals making money, cover humorous and practical strategies for reducing the time spent in the bathroom, explore the competitive seriousness of chess competition, share extraordinary and bizarre medical cases encountered by doctors, and play heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Wolfenstein, SONG: Bring Down The Axe (00:05:02) - Crahda, SONG: New Order (00:09:19) - Conversation 1 (00:14:41) - Nervous, SONG: Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown (00:19:57) - Manserunt, SONG: The Room That Looks (00:24:17) - Hail Spirit Noir, SONG: Curse you, Entropia (00:29:48) - Conversation 2 (00:38:56) - Grandma's Pantry: Atrosity, SONG: I am the Cure (00:42:00) - Conversation 3 (00:48:21) - Demonical, SONG: Sun Blackened (00:51:50) - Chesty Malone and the Slice 'em Ups , SONG: Hell Is Full And We Need The Room (00:55:13) - Conversation 4 (01:03:38) - BornBroken, SONG: Am I Invisible (01:07:30) - Unjoyful Play, SONG: Fight Till The Last Man Labels: Adirondack Black Mass, Agonia Records, Cleopatra Records, Inverse Records

S10E276: Raw Doggin' Mind Control From unconventional travel experiences to the intriguing concept of mind control, we cover it all. Plus, meet a special guest—our beloved Grandma! Join us as we explore the intersections of technology, food, and metal for your filthy earballs in today’s weird world. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:56) - Gargul, SONG: Gallows (00:06:34) - Prehistoric War Cult, SONG: To the Throne of the Mighty (00:09:35) - Conversation 1 (00:13:21) - Korrosive, SONG: In the Name of Destruction (00:16:54) - Black Birch, SONG: Weak (00:21:15) - Conversation 2 (00:27:01) - Grandma's Pantry: Zoo Music, SONG: Isotope Soap (00:28:41) - Conversation 3 (00:44:50) - Doomraiser, SONG: Last Christmas I Gave You My Death (00:51:05) - Jewel Throne, SONG: Blood Vultures (00:54:12) - Shadows, SONG: Nightstalker (00:58:29) - Conversation 4 (01:05:49) - Ironflame, SONG: Soul Survivor (01:10:31) - Membrance, SONG: Zombie Massacre Labels: CDN Records, Time to Kill Records, Inverse Records, Sentient Ruin Laboratories, High Roller Records