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

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

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

🎸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

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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #seekmisery #hatecomplex #metalcore #deathcore #numetal #newmusicreaction #podcast #australianmetal

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

👀Watch & Listen:

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

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

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

🎸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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #jameslem #deathmetal #instrumentalmetal #gamingmusic #newmusicreaction #podcast #thefirstberserkerkhazan

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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #wherethechildrenplay #metalcore #deathcore #newmusicreaction #podcast #supportartists

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast!

This episode is a pure, raw reaction to a powerful submission from the Norwegian deathcore band, Sjelløs (pronounced something like "shielus"... apologies for any butchering of the Norwegian language!). I'm diving into their track "Tause Sirener" (Mute Siren), and I went in almost completely blind. Described by the artist as a brutal and emotional cry of anguish for the innocent children trapped in war-torn Palestine, this song is an absolute force. It combines guttural growls, haunting female screams, and tectonic breakdowns to channel raw rage at the world's indifference. Join me for a profound listening experience and my honest reaction to a track that is as important as it is brutal.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Apology for my Norwegian Pronunciation

00:13 - Introducing: Sjelløs & "Tause Sirener"

01:11 - The Powerful Themes of the Song

01:42 - A Quick Segue on Awesome Female Metal Vocalists

03:22 - Let's React! 04:39 - First Impressions: "This is so cool"

05:17 - Reaction: "That chorus bought a couple tears"

06:43 - Commentary: "I'm just pulled back into this music"

07:34 - Final Thoughts: "3 minutes and 22 seconds of absolute brilliance"

08:43 - An Official Invitation to the Discord!

09:34 - Discovering the Back Catalogue

10:31 - Credit Where It's Due: "Absolutely brilliant"

11:15 - A Final Apology for my Pronunciation!

🌐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:

Sjelløs (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FxIUwUcmZVLCrBE1SxOu4

Sjelløs (SoundCloud): https://on.soundcloud.com/oLAIoUBQOCuISAuU1

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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #sjelløs #deathcore #norwegianmetal #politicalmetal #newmusicreaction #podcast

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show so far. In this episode, we have an absolutely stacked lineup of incredible music. We kick things off with the politically charged symphonic metal of Side Quest and their unforgettable track, "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun." Then, we experience the immense live energy of my good friends Hartlight with their track "Be Blessed," from a performance in France. I also introduce you to the brutal UK-based metal of Gnawing Hunger, a band I discovered on TikTok. Plus, I'm revealing the debut track from my own new gothic side-project, Monk. To close out the show, we celebrate the perseverance of Relentless Pursuit with a double-bill of tracks from his upcoming album.

Join me for a journey through some of the best new and independent metal out there!

🕐 Event Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Huge Thank You!

00:42 - Track 1 Intro: Side Quest - "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun"

01:59 - MUSIC STARTS: Side Quest - "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun"

06:13 - Post-Track Commentary on Side Quest

06:41 - Track 2 Intro: Hartlight - "Be Blessed" (Live in France)

08:00 - MUSIC STARTS: Hartlight - "Be Blessed" (Live)

12:14 - Post-Track Commentary on Hartlight & Future Plans

12:56 - Track 3 Intro: Gnawing Hunger - "Caligula"

14:04 - MUSIC STARTS: Gnawing Hunger - "Caligula"

18:12 - Post-Track Commentary on Gnawing Hunger

18:56 - Track 4 Intro: Monk - "Disdain" (My New Project!)

21:24 - MUSIC STARTS: Monk - "Disdain"

26:54 - Post-Track Commentary on Monk

27:06 - Community Updates & Plugs

27:45 - Track 5 Intro: Relentless Pursuit - "Redemption" & "Ludicrum"

28:41 - MUSIC STARTS: Relentless Pursuit - "Redemption" & "Ludicrum"

33:33 - Post-Track Commentary & Upcoming August Releases

33:55 - Final Thanks & Sign-Off

🌐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/

🎸Artists Featured in This Episode:

Side Quest: https://sidequest1.bandcamp.com/

Hartlight: https://hartlight.bandcamp.com/

Gnawing Hunger: https://gnawinghunger.bandcamp.com/

Monk: https://www.instagram.com/monkgothic

Relentless Pursuit: https://projectrelentlesspursuit.bandcamp.com/

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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #newmusic #sidequest #hartlight #gnawinghunger #symphonicmetal #gothicmetal #deathmetal #podcast

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! Host Ben Sebastian is back in the reaction sphere for a very special, and very overdue, episode.

I'm back! After a long and unexpected hiatus, I'm returning to make good on a woefully overdue video for the powerhouse hard rock band, Revolution Reign. Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, and led by the phenomenal vocals of Guy Freedom English, this band delivers classic, fast-paced heavy metal with a modern edge. In this episode, I'm reacting to their June 2024 single, "The Crimson Illusion," a track packed with themes of deception, manipulation, and breaking free from false realities. Join me for an honest, nervous, but passionate deep dive into a fantastic song, and find out why we should all be supporting artists like this.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: The Comeback & The Overdue Reaction

00:32 - Introducing: Revolution Reign

00:51 - About the Track: "The Crimson Illusion"

01:26 - The Reaction Begins 02:36 - Commentary: A Classic Heavy Metal Sound

03:40 - Commentary: The Blistering Guitar Solo

04:55 - Final Thoughts on "The Crimson Illusion"

05:16 - The Horrors of Political Constructs in Metal Lyrics

06:10 - Commentary: Guy Freedom English's Powerful Vocals

06:44 - The Band's Growth & The Need for Engagement

07:48 - Outro & How You Can Support the Podcast

08:47 - "The Crimson Illusion" Outro Lyrics

🌐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/

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7t4RwaOvPsRlcvcDJVwUCS?si=3a42f497208348b3

🎸Artist Featured in This Episode:

Revolution Reign (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/p/Revolution-Reign-100092272968916/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dFo4bzpffBhDRHZY6cv8j

Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revolutionreign

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

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #revolutionreign #thecrimsonillusion #heavymetal #hardrock #newmusicreaction #fiverr #podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! Host Ben Sebastian is kicking things off with an incredibly diverse and powerful line-up of music. In this episode, we're championing artists big and small, starting with the blackened crust punk of Canada's Wormwitch and the modern metal of Sweden's rising star Mindistry. We then dive into some punishing death metal from Italian veterans Sudden Death before experiencing something totally unique: a massive, collaborative gothic metal opera from the LovAnaverse music universe. To top it all off, we revisit a classic as hip-hop legends Cypress Hill team up with the London Symphony Orchestra for a mind-blowing performance of "Rock Superstar." Join the community, discover some killer new music, and find out why it's more important than ever to support the artists you love.

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - What This Podcast is About

00:47 - Why You Should Support Artists

01:16 - Track 1 Intro: Wormwitch - "Disciple of the Serpent Star"

02:04 - MUSIC STARTS: Wormwitch - "Disciple of the Serpent Star"

07:01 - Post-Track Commentary on Wormwitch

07:20 - Website & Socials Update

07:52 - Join the Discord Community!

08:22 - Track 2 Intro: Mindistry - "Military Sans Frontiere"

09:24 - MUSIC STARTS: Mindistry - "Military Sans Frontiere"

13:43 - Post-Track Commentary on Mindistry

13:57 - Track 3 Intro: Sudden Death - "Modern Pharisee"

14:40 - MUSIC STARTS: Sudden Death - "Modern Pharisee"

18:43 - Post-Track Commentary on Sudden Death

19:11 - Merch Partnership with mytees.uk

20:33 - Track 4 Intro: The LovAnaverse Collective - "The Consolation of Philosophy"

21:49 - MUSIC STARTS: The LovAnaverse Collective - "The Consolation of Philosophy"

27:10 - Post-Track Commentary on The LovAnaverse Collective

28:37 - Track 5 Intro: Cypress Hill & The London Symphony Orchestra - "Rock Superstar"

30:11 - MUSIC STARTS: Cypress Hill & The London Symphony Orchestra - "Rock Superstar"

34:49 - Outro & Recap

35:20 - Official Spotify Playlist

35:39 - Final Thanks & Sign-Off

Find Face Ripper Records Online:

• Official Website: http://www.faceripperrecords.com
• Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords
• Discord Community: Link Coming Soon!

Artists & Collaborators Featured in This Episode:

• Wormwitch: https://wormwitch.bandcamp.com/
• Mindistry: https://www.instagram.com/mindistryofficial/
• Sudden Death: https://www.facebook.com/SuddenDeathDeathMetal/
• LovAnaverse / Love Anarchy: https://www.loveanarchy.co/
• Cypress Hill: https://cypresshill.com/