In this episode, we interview Gene Meyer of the Philadelphia grindcore band Bandit! He is also a therapist that specializes in helping metal fans and musicians and a stand-up comedian focused on identifying the absurdities of dating metal fans and musicians. We discuss his approach to writing lyrics and the band’s new debut full-length, Siege of Self. We also discuss the narrative creation and analysis that accompany both writing lyrics and helping therapy clients. We explore the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy. AND we analyze how the Theater of Cruelty influences Gene’s live performances with Bandit.

Butt Metal Blast Cast is a podcast featuring Malicious Intent blog contributors Judge Dredd and Wulf and our co-conspirators Professor Grindstein and The Inverted Cross-Examiner!

We are four grown men who bullshit in lo-fi recordings about our love of all things low culture through the lens of metal! We discuss food, news, and sick picks (heretofore referred to as “siqq piqqs”). We hold metal-themed discussions and debates, take metal-themed quizzes, and play metal-themed games. Our conversations often devolve into complete madness.

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