Psychic Warfare

The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings on the Universality of our Emotions and Experiences, the Life or Death Decision of Authenticity, and the Catharsis of Belief in Yourself

June 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 7 mins

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Psychic Wafare is back, and it's now a part of the NOIZZE Podcast Network! What better way to officially celebrate the welcome into the Noizze family then with an absolutely amazing talk with Lee Jennings of Rock/Emo/Explosive Fireball band The Funeral Portrait, who now have 2 #1 rock hits and are playing some of the biggest festivals in the USA. The ever charismatic Lee and I chat about how human experiences are mostly universal, the life or death decision of choosing to live authentically, and the catharsis that comes with total belief in yourself, even if you don't know what else you do believe in. This one was a classic and big thank you to Lee for coming on and really opening himself up for all the fans listening.

Fellowship's Matthew Corry on Death of the Author, The Essentiality of Authenticity, and how Anger is an Obsolete Emotion

April 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 23 mins

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There perhaps has never been a more uplifting power metal band than rising UK quartet Fellowship, and perhaps no more uplifting interview than this one with Fellowship's vocalist Matthew Corry. Matt and I sat down for an incredible chat about the concept of "Death of the Author," how essential it is to be authentic and what that means, how anger is a useless and obsolete emotion to feel, and so, so much more. I left this talk feeling emotionally and spiritually brighter, and I have a feeling you will too. Check out Fellowship's newest album, "The Skies Above Eternity," out now!

Sicksense's Vicky Psarakis on the 2024 Election, Our Society of Division, and the Shared Goals of the American People

February 16th, 2025  |  42 mins 53 secs

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Vicky Psarakis joins the podcast to speak about the political state of the country following the 2024 US Presidential Election, and together we speak about how the goals of the American people are more aligned than many believe. Vicky, as evidenced by her lyricism in her newest project Sicksense, is no stranger to writing about the common goals and enemies that should be focused on in society, and I very much appreciated having her point of view and discussing how recent events tie into the lyrics of her past and present. Sicksense's new album "Cross Me Twice" is out now

Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Beverly (Part 2) on the Spiritual Value of Psychedelics, the Wisdom of "Dune," and Discovering Magic in Childhood

September 19th, 2024  |  52 mins 47 secs

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NOTE: This Episode contains references to suicide

Cammie from Oceans of Slumber is back in part two of last week's episode, and boy do we finish with a bang in this one. From psychedelics, to "Dune," to Egyptian Scarab necklace wearing poodles, we really cover some ground to say the least. Big thank you to her for being my first guest back on the show, and please go out and listen to "Where Gods Fear to Speak," Oceans of Slumber's new record. It's spectacular and mind expanding in its own right, and you will not regret checking it out.

Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Beverly (Part 1) on the Trials and Joys of Faith, Discovering and Embracing Paganism, and The Fundamental Flaw in How We View Human Life

September 13th, 2024  |  1 hr 7 mins

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PSYCHIC WARFARE IS BACK! It's been a year since the last episode, but we are back with a vengeance and a new commitment to bringing heavy music fans the best interviews you'll ever hear with the artists you love! We're coming in hot with part 1 of a TWO PART interview with the amazing Cammie Beverly of Oceans of slumber. This talk was so incredible we had to split it up to keep the cosmic scale of this discussion digestible for you guys! But seriously, this was an amazing way to return and I couldn't be happier to be back in the saddle. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview in a couple of days! Thank you all for listening, and be sure to follow the show because this train is back on the rails and it's not planning on stopping!

Dr. William Irwin on Metallica's Existentialist lyrics, the Search for Authenticity, and Enlightened Self Interest,

August 16th, 2023  |  1 hr 14 mins

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Dr. William Irwin, philosophy professor at King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA and author of the Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics and editor of Metallica and Philosophy, dives in with me to discuss the philosophies behind his own life and the life and lyrics of James Hetfield and Metallica

Frozen Soul's Chad Green on How Games Can Help Us Focus and Heal, The Clarifying Power of Fun, and Never Losing Your Spark

July 6th, 2023  |  56 mins 30 secs

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I AM BACK! Thank you to everyone for being so patient with me as I took some time off from the podcast, but I've returned with bigger plans ahead as I talk with the frontman one of death metal's youngest and brightest bands, Frozen Soul, on the spiritual nature of games, holding on to the things you find fun, and never losing your spark in the face of great loss and personal pain

ZoneZero's Jordan Sloan on Meshing Beliefs in Romantic Relationships, How Straight Edge has Shaped His Philosophy, and The Beautiful Wonder of Sense Memory

April 20th, 2023  |  1 hr 18 mins

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Jordan Sloan, vocalist of one of the coolest new nu-metal bands out there, ZoneZero, joins Psychic Warfare to speak about how his straight edge lifestyle shapes his world beliefs, how we can blend beliefs with our partners in romantic relationships, the beauty of sense memory, and more in Episode 21 of Psychic Warfare!

Taproot's Stephen Richards on the Spiritual Power of Humor, the Guiding Hand of Fate, and Astral Projection

April 13th, 2023  |  36 mins 4 secs

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Stephen Richards, vocalist of alt-metal legends Taproot, joins Psychic Warfare to speak on how humor has been a source of spiritual power for him, the track of fate he felt he has been on, the reality of Astral Projection, and much more

Escuela Grind's Katerina Economou on The Difference between Hate and Anger, Spiritual Examination as a Social Remedy, and the Divinity of Architecture

March 24th, 2023  |  1 hr 29 mins

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Katerina Economou, vocalist of one of the fastest rising grindcore acts out there, Escuela Grind, joins Psychic Warfare to speak about what separates hate from anger, the idea of spiritual examination as a potential remedy for social issues, and the unseen philosophical beauty of architecture