Grim Dystopian: Metal for your Filthy Earballs

Grim Dystopian: Metal for your Filthy Earballs

Heavy metal to doom, black metal to death metal and everything in between. Grim Dystopian is a weekly exploration of the underground metal scene. Tales of morbidity, comedic banter, interviews with unique guests, entertaining news, and... Metal. A podcast for your filthy earballs!

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Urakka and the Great Riff Pile
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Nov. 23, 2025

Urakka and the Great Riff Pile

S12E299: Urakka and the Great Riff Pile Rochester’s “spacey quirk” metal crew Urakka joins us for our 300th milestone episode! Grab your favorite feel‑good beverage, comfort meal, or emotional support item, and settle in to learn all about the band and their blend of progressive, stoner, cosmic, and experimental metal, full of odd-time riffs and adventurous song structures. It is a fun, high-energy conversation with scene veterans who have spent years helping shape Rochester’s heavy music landsc
Alone on the Fence w/ Silence the Earthling
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Nov. 8, 2025

Alone on the Fence w/ Silence the Earthling

S11E299: Alone on the Fence w/ Silence the Earthling -------------------------------------------------------------- The Grims are back after nearly a year away, and we're kicking things off with our friends from Silence the Earthling! Join us for a deep dive into everything about the band — their origin story, creative process, prospect band names (think along the lines of swamp tongue), and the personalities behind the music. Stick around for our fan-favorite nonsense segment and an exclusive p
Mental Anguish (The Band & The State of Mind)
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Feb. 10, 2025

Mental Anguish (The Band & The State of Mind)

Mental Anguish (The Band & The State of Mind) Ever wondered where a Grindcore band finds inspiration? The Grims find out when they chat with Mental Anguish from Buffalo! They meet and roast guitarist Carl for the first time, delve into the band's origins, explore the differences between Mental Anguish and Anthropic, uncover their writing process, and discuss their latest EP and potential future recordings. And, of course, no episode is complete without a completely absurd game of 'Would You Rath
RatKind
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Dec. 28, 2024

RatKind

S10E297: RatKind *Available on your favorite streaming service - except Spotify* The Grims are excited to welcome Scotty, Barry, and Gary for an engaging conversation about their latest project, RatKind. In this episode, they delve into the inspiration behind their unique name, share insights into their writing and recording process, cover gear chat, and discuss upcoming plans and shows. Expect a lively mix of entertaining anecdotes and fantastic music throughout the discussion! (00:00:00) Intro
Ryan (Crahda) & Adam (Sully)
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Dec. 22, 2024

Ryan (Crahda) & Adam (Sully)

S10E296: Ryan (Crahda) & Adam (Sully) *Available on your favorite streaming service - except Spotify* This week, the Grims welcome Rochester vocalists Ryan Pote from the thrash/hardcore crossover band Crahda and Adam Frappolli of Sully (ex-Psyopus). Join us as we dive deep into the world of Crahda, exploring their unique sound and influences, and catch up on the latest happenings with Sully. Our conversation spans a variety of topics, including wrestling, personal hobbies, and much more (includi
We're all Wet Specimens
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Dec. 15, 2024

We're all Wet Specimens

S10E295: We're all Wet Specimens *Available on your favorite streaming service* In this week's episode, the Grims kick things off by discussing a new Texas law that aims to limit the sale of sex toys in pharmacies, igniting a debate on personal freedom and regulation. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as they explore a fascinating study where scientists teach capuchin monkeys to use currency, leading to some surprising behaviors, including prostitution. The show then shifts gears to hig