On this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, we have a very special guest: Chris Basile from Pyrexia!!!

Chris stops by to discuss Pyrexia's latest crushing release "Gravitas Maximus", advice for bands trying to establish themselves in the death metal scene, his relationship with Unique Leader Records, and much more. You do not want to miss this episode!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/6NmecOdjzXo

https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/gravitas-maximus

FB: https://www.facebook.com/PYREXIADEATHMETAL

IG: @pyrexiaofficial

Pyrexia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QOSKKx9w3eplRxO0XRSZe

Demigod Recordings: https://www.demigodrecordings.com/

Intro song: Arioch - "Legion Of The Vortex"

www.ariochtn.com

IG @ariochtn

Arioch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6arM5kQBsTGWvVe0BNJ10S

Questions? Episode ideas? Contact us at themetalmentality@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah reflect on 2021, and discuss personal and professional goals for 2022. Bleed!

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Intro Song: "Legion Of The Vortex" by Arioch

IG @ariochtn

www.ariochtn.com

Comments? Questions? Topic ideas? We'd love to hear from you! Stay brutal!

We're now live on YouTube! Watch this entire episode here: https://youtu.be/8aBAjNWPZLE

In this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah celebrate the show's one year anniversary! Topics include a recap of lessons learned over the past year, significant moments that shaped our lives, greatest love and hate of the death metal genre, future plans for 2022, and more!

Questions or comments? Connect with us:

IG @themetalmentality

Mike - smithblast@gmail.com

Elijah - ironveins777@gmail.com

Shameless self-promotion:

IG @ariochtn

Arioch's 2nd album "Bathos" feat. Hannes Grossmann on drums. Released 10/31/2021. Available for FREE download at www.ariochtn.com

"Ravenous/Merciless" official lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSofr1mvIao

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6arM5kQBsTGWvVe0BNJ10S

Or, stream wherever you listen to music!

In this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah take another round of listener questions! Topics include managing relationships inside and outside of your band, how to handle constructive criticism of your band's music, and how much of "making it" as a band is hand work vs. luck? Listen to find out. Stay brutal!

Mike: smithblast@gmail.com

Elijah: ironveins777@gmail.com

IG @themetalmentality

US Copyright reference for music submissions:

https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ56a.pdf

In this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah take on listener questions! Are record labels still relevant? Can a musician ever truly stop being a musician? Is the heart and soul still present in modern metal? Listen to find out!

Want to have your question discussed in a future episode? Reach out and follow us on IG @themetalmentality

Mike (smithblast@gmail.com)

Elijah (ironveins777@gmail.com)

Music aggregator service discussed in this episode

Distrokid

https://distrokid.com/

Bands/labels discussed in this episode

Crypta

https://www.cryptaofficial.com/

Samothrace

https://samothrace.bandcamp.com/music

20 Buck Spin

https://www.20buckspin.com/

Music business articles

Steve Albini

https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-problem-with-music

Courtney Love

https://www.salon.com/2000/06/14/love_7/

Personal Finance 101

(*DISCLAIMER* These links provide basic investing info for US citizens and in no way should be viewed as legal/investment advice. Before investing, do your own research and work with a certified professional!)

Roth IRAs

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/roth-iras

SEP

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-sponsor/simplified-employee-pension-plan-sep

LLC business entity info

(*DISCLAIMER* This link provides basic LLC info for US citizens and in no way should be viewed as legal advice. Before starting an LLC, do your own research and work with a certified professional!)

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/limited-liability-company-llc

On this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah discuss how they decompress outside of work, non-musical hobbies, and the importance of daily discipline to reach personal goals. Stay metal!

This episode is dedicated to the memory and legacy of musical giants Dusty Hill, Biz Markie, and Joey Jordison. Rest in power, brothers.

Nashville-based metal bands mentioned in this episode can be found here:

Yautja

https://yautja.bandcamp.com/album/the-lurch

Mortius

https://mortiusband.bandcamp.com/album/shepherding-the-weak

Bled To Submission

https://bledtosubmission.bandcamp.com/

Ghost Gore

https://ghostgore.bandcamp.com/

Skin Tension

https://skintension.bandcamp.com/

1991 was a cornerstone year of death metal releases: Suffocation's "Effigy of the Forgotten", Cannibal Corpse's "Butchered At Birth", Death's "Human", Morbid Angel's "Blessed Are The Sick", and many others.

Per Mike, "the sun shone differently in those times..."

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of this banner year that laid a permanent foundation for all future death metal to build upon.

Mike and Elijah travel back in time and discuss what it was like to be at the center of this massive death metal creative eruption, to include building the community, tape trading, Suffocation's recording of "Effigy" in Tampa's legendary Morrisound studios, and more.

What is Mike and Elijah's "desert island" album pick from 1991? Listen to found out.

Stay brutal!

In the Season 2 finale of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah take a fan question from Mike's Facebook page to discuss advice for new and current death metal bands. Topics include establishing a business mindset for managing a band, the importance of physical fitness, the pros and cons of grid producing, and what does a band's maximized effort look like? If you are thinking about starting a death metal band, or have been in the game awhile and need some new insight, you do not want to miss this episode! Stay brutal!

The Metal Mentality is now on Instagram! Connect with us @themetalmentality

You can also reach out to Mike (smithblast@gmail.com) or Elijah (ironveins777@gmail.com) anytime with questions, comments, show topics, etc. We want to hear from you!

Products and services discussed in this episode below:

iRig

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irig2/

Distrokid

https://distrokid.com/

US Copyright Office

https://www.copyright.gov/registration/

PROs (performance rights organizations)

https://www.bmi.com/

https://www.ascap.com/

https://www.sesac.com/