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We Wreck Records

New Noise Magazine
Distrokid
Mental Health
Grillo's Pickles
Hardcore Punk
Rock Revolution
Reliance
Nirvana
Urban Discipline
Return To Dust
Soen
Hip-Hop
Palestine
Music Activism
New York Hardcore
Punk Rock
Social Justice
Earpiece
Substance Abuse
Death Metal
Alice In Chains

We Wreck Records is a music podcast about the albums, artists and ideas that changed heavy music forever. Hosted by Christina Rowatt of New Noise magazine, the show features deep-dive conversations with legendary artists, cult favourites and modern innovators exploring iconic classic records, boundary-pushing new releases, creative relationships and the undefinable weirdos in between. Covering met... more

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Devin Townsend and Anneke van Giersbergen join We Wreck Records for a deep, funny and unexpectedly emotional conversation about music, friendship and the strange process of becoming human through art. Across nearly 90 minutes, the longtime collaborat... more

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Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and sludge legends Melvins come together for a rare three-way conversation that's as chaotic, funny and insightful as you'd hope. Barney Greenway and Buzz Osborne dig into their collaborative record Savage Imperial Dea... more

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Carina Round from Puscifer joins We Wreck Records for a conversation that goes way beyond the music.

We get into the psychology of creating under pressure, the strange balance between darkness and joy, and what it really means to build something me... more

Xtina sits down with Shawna Potter, frontwoman of feminist punk band War On Women, as well as an author and intimacy coordinator working across film and theatre. They talk about the band's new album Time Under Tension (out May 8), and the role of mus... more

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Devin Townsend
Artist known for progressive, heavy metal and theatrical works
Episode: Devin Townsend vs. Anneke van Giersbergen: Making Music Magic & The Moth
Anneke van Giersbergen
Vocalist formerly of The Gathering, solo artist
Episode: Devin Townsend vs. Anneke van Giersbergen: Making Music Magic & The Moth
Barney Greenway
Grindcore vocalist, Napalm Death
Napalm Death
Episode: Melvins vs. Napalm Death: Savage Imperial Death March & Noise vs. Groove
Buzz Osborne
Guitarist/vocalist, Melvins
Melvins
Episode: Melvins vs. Napalm Death: Savage Imperial Death March & Noise vs. Groove
Carina Round
Musician and vocalist for Puscifer
Puscifer
Episode: Puscifer's Normal Isn't: Carina Round Gets Elbows Deep in Creativity, Chaos & Joy
Shawna Potter
Lead vocalist of War On Women, feminist hardcore band
War On Women
Episode: War on Women's Time Under Tension: The Riff Is The Vehicle For The Message
Ethan (Primitive Man)
Member of Primitive Man, interviewed guest
Primitive Man
Episode: Primitive Man's Observance: Death Sludge, Occult Art & Surviving the Surveillance State
Drew Goddard
Vocalist and musician from Karnivool
Karnivool
Episode: Karnivool's In Verses: Musical Acupuncture & The Return of Aussie Prog Power
Mike IX Williams
Vocalist of Eyehategod, a pioneering sludge metal band
Eyehategod
Episode: Eyehategod's Mike IX Williams: From Take As Needed for Pain ('93) to Dopesick ('96)

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Christina Rowatt
Host of the show
Chris Enriquez
Co-host of We Wreck Records

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Devin Townsend vs. Anneke van Giersbergen: Making Music Magic & The Moth
Q: How has knowing each other as collaborators changed their approach to voice and song structure?
Working together boosted confidence in vocal abilities, taught them how to stack melodies and orchestrate choirs, and reinforced the idea that collaboration can unlock new vocal textures and emotional depths that each would not reach alone.
Devin Townsend vs. Anneke van Giersbergen: Making Music Magic & The Moth
Q: What's actually involved in creating a project like The Moth, including its chorus, orchestra, and the logistics across multiple countries?
The process required nine or ten studios across countries, securing government funding, adapting traditional choir arrangements to explosive, high-intensity vocal parts, and ultimately recording choir and orchestra separately to realize the vision; it demanded relentless teamwork, clear communication, and compromises to stay true to the concept.
Primitive Man's Observance: Death Sludge, Occult Art & Surviving the Surveillance State
Q: What is the story behind one of Observance's songs and how did you build the sonic world around it?
The guest discusses the thematic focus on techno feudalism and the surveillance state, and how the music and lyrics pair to convey a sense of dread and social critique, with an emphasis on emotional resonance over conventional storytelling.
Primitive Man's Observance: Death Sludge, Occult Art & Surviving the Surveillance State
Q: Can you walk us through how a Primitive Man song is written, from jam to lyrics?
The guest describes a process where the band writes the music in the room first, then writes lyrics afterward, with lyrics often evolving to fit the song rather than dictating it from the start, emphasizing instinct and atmosphere.
Primitive Man's Observance: Death Sludge, Occult Art & Surviving the Surveillance State
Q: Doom is an interesting word. How did you first discover the concept and what drew you to that style before you started making music?
The exact origins are hard to pin down, but the guest explains that the sense of doom evolved in the early 2000s through reissues and earlier sludge influences, and that the band has always aimed to create an atmosphere that feels harrowing and serious, even if they don't fit a traditional doom mold.

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What is We Wreck Records about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect in-depth, artist-led conversations that peel back the layers of making influential music across heavy, indie, and genre-blending scenes. Episodes typically center on the creative process, collaboration, and sonic identity—from production approaches and gear to storytelling through sound and visuals. Guests range from legendary veterans to rising voices, often exploring how personal history, politics, and culture shape their art. The show stands out for its intimate, candid tone, willingness to discuss difficult topics, and a knack for connecting sonic craft with broader cultural conversations, making it valuable for musicians, managers, and industry professionals seeking behind-the-scenes insight and practical takeaways... more

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2. Anneke van Giersbergen
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4. Buzz Osborne
5. Carina Round
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