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Dylan Carlson on EARTH new music he just recoded, solo shows, future EARTH plans & meth squirrels !
Dylan Carlson formed Earth in Olympia, Washington, in 1989. Centered on Carlson’s guitar work, the band helped shape drone metal through slow tempos, sustained tones, heavy distortion, and repetition rather than traditional riffs or fast-playing. Their 1993 release, Earth 2: Special Low-Frequency Version, became a foundational record for the genre.
Following albums such as Phase 3: Thrones and Dominions and Pentastar: In the Style of Demons, Earth went on hiatus in the late 1990s. Carlson restarted the project in the early 2000s with drummer Adrienne Davies. This new era retained Earth’s unhurried approach but introduced cleaner tones and influences from country, folk, jazz, and Western film scores.
Records including Hex; Or Printing in the Infernal Method and The Bees Made Honey in the Lion’s Skull showed how Earth evolved while keeping its signature sense of weight and restraint. Across its history, the band has remained distinctive for creating intensity through atmosphere, space, and patience.
2 Oct 2026
London May on Anthrax, Drums, Directing, and Danzig: The Art of the Victory Lap!
* **00:00** - Intro & Welcome
* **01:06** - Reputation, Character, and Creating Your Own Luck
* **05:16** - Artistic Curiosity & Avoiding Being Pigeonholed
* **07:06** - The New Anthrax Video & Fighting a Chair
* **10:00** - Collaborating with Director Don Argott
* **15:06** - Filming in the Swamps & On-Set Hazards
* **20:34** - Working with Bonnie "Prince" Billy
* **25:07** - Live Performance, Subtlety, and Ensemble Playing
* **30:37** - Taking a Break from Drumming & Finding the Spark Again
* **36:40** - Transitioning to Acting & Working with The Adams Family (*The Glorious Dead*)
* **46:00** - The "Victory Lap" Career Phase
* **48:03** - Studio Work & Reconnecting with Glenn Danzig
* **58:30** - Danzig's Advice: Solo Record & Directing Debut (*Jack Shack*)
* **1:02:18** - Following the Muse & Musical Tastes
* **1:04:00** - Outro & Wrapping Up
30 Sept 2026
Angry Anderson our first 7 mins and last 7 mins ... Goodbye my friend!
The first 7 minutes we ever spoke years 5 plus ago and the last 7 seven minutes we spoke recently ....... gonna miss you Angry my friend!
0:00 – Introduction & the Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome costume story
00:46 – George Miller’s film archives & doing stunts as Ironbar
03:48 – Wearing the Ironbar costume in everyday life
04:15 – True Stories piece: Choosing fatherhood & family over rock stardom
06:32 – Australian phone service issues & shark humor
07:40 – Remembering Robin Williams & his comedic genius
10:57 – The value of true friendship & Thomas Moore’s Care of the Soul
12:50 – Reflections on life, aging, and accepting change with grace
14:38 – Lighthearted closing thoughts & shark jokes
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3.8 / 5
6 ratings
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Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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