Vulgar Display of Podcast

The Vulgar Display of Podcast is a podcast about metal, by metalheads. We do not discriminate.

…except for Disturbed. We just can’t.



In a rare convergence of literature and hardcore ethos, The Vulgar Display of Podcast recently welcomed Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis, Freya, and Apocalypse Tribe and along with co-authors Keith Ward and Jeremy Mueller, to discuss their debut novel, The Unraveling: The Council of Crows. This middle-grade fantasy adventure is more than just a story—it’s a decade-long project that evolved from a short story into a fully realized trilogy. The book drops May 5, 2025, with a limited hardcover edition available on Earth Day (April 22) via 3rd World Studios.



Known for their tight musicianship, complex structures, and emotionally rich themes, August Burns Red has carved out a space uniquely their own — what Kerrang! once described as “thrillingly empathetic.” Whether tearing up stages across the globe with Parkway Drive and Bring Me the Horizon, or dominating headlining tours celebrating albums like Constellations and Leveler, ABR has proven time and time again that they’re built to last.



Idle Heirs recently appeared on The Vulgar Display of Podcast, part of The Barn Podcast Network, in which Ingram and Barber discussed their intense creative process, the album’s introspective themes of grief, generational trauma, and paternal legacy, and why they originally never intended for these songs to be shared publicly.



Oklahoma City noise rock quartet Chat Pile joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast to talk about their crushing sophomore LP, Cool World, and their relentless touring schedule. Just three weeks after the album’s release, the band has wrapped up leg one of their North American tour, which started with two hometown shows before stretching across the Midwest, Canada, and the East Coast. Up next? A European tour this April and May.



Mike Sullivan, guitarist of the legendary instrumental trio Russian Circles, joins Vulgar Display of Podcast alongside Jeff and Calvin of Not Waving but Drowning to discuss their show tonight at Delmar Hall in St. Louis, MO!



Laurent Schroeder-Lebec of Pelican joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast to discuss their highly anticipated 2025 U.S. tour with Russian Circles, kicking off at Delmar Hall in St. Louis on Monday, March 3rd. After returning to the band following Dallas Thomas’ departure in 2022, Schroeder-Lebec brings fresh energy to Pelican’s evolving sound, which is fully realized in their upcoming album, Flickering Resonance, released via Run For Cover Records.



If brutality is what you’re seeking, Traitors delivers! On this episode of the Vulgar Display of Podcast, Traitors dives into their highly anticipated fifth album Phobias, set to release on February 21. Known for their sludgy downtempo riffs that helped redefine deathcore, Traitors gives fans a taste of what’s to come with their singles “Release,” “SBC,” and “Break.”



Montreal’s own Alex Martel, frontman of the high-energy rock/metal band Deadly Apples, recently made a appearance on the Vulgar Display of Podcast, offering an unfiltered look into the band’s evolution, the making of their latest album DISTRESS, and the current state of rock music. Known for his unpredictable stage presence and raw vocal intensity, Martel did not hold back in a conversation that was as engaging as Deadly Apples’ electrifying live performances.






Valletta’s fusion of blackened arena rock and melancholic grunge n’ roll creates a sound that defies easy classification. Their upcoming debut album Summer promises to dismantle metal conventions with its raw, electrifying energy, pushing the genre into new, uncharted territories.



Paul Booth is a renowned tattoo artist and a celebrated figure in the metal culture, recognized for his dark and intricate tattoo designs that often delve into macabre and gothic themes. Born in New Jersey in 1968, Booth’s fascination with art began at a young age. His unique style, characterized by its heavy use of black and grey shading, horror imagery, and detailed textures, has earned him a significant following in both the tattoo and metal music communities.