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From underground up‑and‑comers to scene veterans, we talk riffs, tours, breakdowns, disasters, victories, and everything in between.
Embrace the Silence Interview | Felix Wagner – Lies of Empathy
Stevie sits down with Felix Wagner, guitarist and vocalist of Embrace the Silence, for an exclusive Get Heavy UK interview to discuss the band's debut album, "Lies of Empathy." Discover more about the band, their new music, and the creative journey behind their debut release.
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00:00 Get Heavy UK Intro
01:18 Who Are Embrace the Silence? & Musical Influences
04:25 Debut Album – Lies of Empathy
07:38 The Meaning Behind the Album & Lyrics
10:56 Breaking Down the Songs & Their Stories
20:41 Recording Lies of Empathy & Studio Challenges
29:43 Guitar Tones, Equipment & Gear
35:24 Vocal Recording & Creative Challenges
41:07 Lessons Learned & Future Plans
44:07 The Geordie Challenge!
51:29 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Shows
53:16 Outro
27 Sept 2026
Death of the Altar Explained by Of Virtue "Damon Tate"
Stevie sits down with Damon Tate of metalcore band Of Virtue to discuss their upcoming album, Death of the Altar. A must-watch for fans of Bad Omens.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Welcome Damon Tate of Of Virtue
01:25 UK Tour & Death of the Altar Release
01:56 How Of Virtue Are Feeling Before Release
03:16 Finally Releasing Death of the Altar
06:02 The Meaning Behind Of Virtue’s “Ego Death”
11:57 Life After Omen & Damon Becoming a Father
17:33 The Themes Behind Death of the Altar
19:09 Creative Friction During the Writing Process
21:23 The Story Behind the Album Artwork
26:22 Balancing Melody, Riffs & Heavy Breakdowns
28:01 Working With Lee Albrecht & Evan McKeever
29:41 Choosing the Death of the Altar Singles
31:41 The Art of Love
33:30 What’s It Like to Be Happy?
35:10 The Story Behind Flatline
38:27 How Of Virtue’s Music Connects With Fans
39:53 Performing Personal Songs Live
40:57 Releasing the Album While Touring the UK
42:59 Which New Songs Are They Most Excited to Play Live?
44:35 Could Of Virtue Play Newcastle in 2027?45:22 What Would Their Younger Selves Think?47:28 The Geordie Challenge
55:03 Final Words
55:59 The Get Heavy Creed & Outro
20 Sept 2026
First Time Ever: Thorne Sits Down (Must-Watch!)
Stevie is joined by Newcastle progressive metal band Thorne for an exclusive interview. A must-watch for fans of Opeth!
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