Welcome to Episode 7 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! Today, we're diving into a special double-barrel reaction for the incredible Australian band, Seek Misery. These seasoned musicians combine elements of metalcore, deathcore, and nu-metal, and they are making serious waves worldwide.

First, I'm reacting to the music video for their recent single, "Flesh & Rust," a thick, atmospheric, and brutal track with some insane vocals. Then, we jump straight into their BRAND NEW song, "Ground War," which was released today and features a collaboration with Hate Complex. This second track is a completely different beast—an absolute grind-fest that showcases the band's incredible dynamism.

Join me for a reaction to two distinct but equally powerful tracks from a band you need to know, all ahead of their upcoming album, "Everyone You Love Will Leave," dropping this November!

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & A Packed Schedule!

00:33 - Introducing: Seek Misery from Australia

01:31 - A Double Reaction: Two Different Styles

02:41 - Reaction 1: "Flesh & Rust" (Music Video)

03:15 - First Impressions: "More atmospheric than I anticipated"

05:20 - Commentary: "This vocalist is f***ing insane"

06:29 - A Clever Production Trick

07:23 - Transition & A Quick Word About Airplanes

07:53 - Reaction 2: "Ground War" feat. Hate Complex (Lyric Video)

09:35 - First Impressions: "This is more of a grind fest"

10:35 - Commentary: The Sick Vocal Change

11:35 - Final Thoughts: "Gnarly as sin"

12:44 - The Dynamism of Seek Misery

13:58 - Exploring the Discography

14:38 - An Open Invitation for an Interview

15:00 - Outro & Community Plugs

🌐Find Face Ripper Records Online:

Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

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🎸Artists Featured in This Episode:

Seek Misery Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2p7QVsiDNqd3201OYqFFqj

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seekmiseryband

Bandcamp: https://seekmisery.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seek.misery.band

Hate Complex Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hatecomplex

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HATECOMPLEX

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hatecomplex

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! After a brief, work-induced hiatus, I'm back with a reaction to an artist who consistently blows me away with his incredible talent: the one and only James Lem. I've covered James's beastly guitar work before, and this time he's back with "Arise (The Great Khazan)," a face-melting death metal track inspired by the South Korean RPG, "The First Berserker: Khazan."

He promised a kickass song with aggressive speed and groovy riffs, and he absolutely delivered. This track was so good that I accidentally played it again mid-reaction... and just had to roll with it. Join me for a double-take on a song that is packed with nuance, incredible riffology, and masterful bass work from one of the most reliably brilliant creators out there.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Apologies for the Delay!

01:22 - Introducing: James Lem & His Beastly Guitar Work

01:51 - About the Track: "Arise (The Great Khazan)"

02:35 - Let's React!

03:25 - First Impressions: "This is sick"

04:55 - Commentary on the Video Style

07:23 - The Accidental Replay: "It's just so good"

08:10 - Second Listen: Digging into the Nuances

10:27 - A Question for James

11:29 - The Bass Work is Nailed Down!

12:03 - Final Thoughts: "So good it had to be played twice"

12:45 - Why You NEED to Follow James Lem

14:25 - Outro & Final Thoughts

🌐Find Face Ripper Records Online:

Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

🔗Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords

Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faceripperrecords

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/MvFBA93zdY

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faceripperrecords

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/thefaceripperrecordspodcast

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🎸Artist Featured in This Episode:

James Lem (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesLem

James Lem (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eL2y3u55z5jv2E5a55v5C

James Lem (Bandcamp): https://jameslem.bandcamp.com/

James Lem (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/JamesLemOfficial

My Previous Reactions to James Lem:

A Higher Dimension: https://youtu.be/aDHP5mTUT34

Lie Or Die: https://youtu.be/jGWVxJ3R8Ug

☕︎ Buy Me A Coffee / Donate To The Cause: https://buymeacoffee.com/faceripperrecords

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! This episode is a reaction to a band I have a long history with and a massive amount of respect for: the incredible Where The Children Play. After a long hiatus (for both of us!), frontman Alex and the band are back with a new lineup, a new sound, and a new level of intensity. In this episode, I'm reacting to their blistering July 4th single, "Manufactured Regicide."

Referencing my past interview with Alex, I touch on the difficult journey that has led to this powerful return. Join me for a deep dive into a track that is technically brilliant, brutally aggressive, and a testament to the band's perseverance.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: A History with Where The Children Play

00:44 - The Hiatus is Over! New Lineup & New Sound

01:05 - An Idea for a Future "As Above, So Below" Episode

02:09 - Introducing the Track: "Manufactured Regicide"

02:41 - Let's React!

04:18 - Commentary: "This is like a steam train"

04:53 - Commentary: "The riffage... oh my God yes!"

06:31 - Final Thoughts & Catching My Breath

06:42 - The Story Behind the Band's Journey

07:44 - They've Come Back STRONGER

08:14 - Discovering the "This Bloody Dawn" EP

09:07 - Why You Should Follow This Band

10:05 - Outro & Community Plugs

🌐Find Face Ripper Records Online:

Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

🔗Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords

Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faceripperrecords

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/MvFBA93zdY

👀Watch & Listen:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faceripperrecords

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/thefaceripperrecordspodcast

Podbean: https://thefaceripperrecordspodcast.podbean.com/

🎸Artist Featured in This Episode:

Where The Children Play (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnuDyxtQCYIyGQfWGsJIAcg

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3exZ1FAHlylae0DRUQFqws

My Interview with Alex: https://youtu.be/2f4LHWJrAhE

☕︎ Buy Me A Coffee / Donate To The Cause: https://buymeacoffee.com/faceripperrecords

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