NOLA: Life, Death and Heavy Blues from the Bayou

1. E1. Part One

   Sep 16, 2014

   A glimpse into the origins of the NOLA scene from the underground and the instrumental role of Philip Anselmo.

2. E2. Part Two

   Sep 25, 2014

   Mike Williams discusses finding kindred spirits in Jimmy Bower and Joey LaCaze, creating a band “that’s like Sabbath, but a punk band” with Eyehategod. Enduring hardships like drugs and Hurricane Katrina, Eyehategod persevered into 2013, only to have tragedy strike yet again.

3. E3. Part Three

   Sep 30, 2014

   On a fishing trip, Jimmy Bower discusses his come up with Shell Shock, the origin of Eyehategod and his place in the sound of New Orleans.

4. E4. Part Four

   Oct 2, 2014

   From the shrimp boats to zydeco to the cocaine tray, Sammy Duet and Kirk Windstein talk about influence from the crescent city starting in their childhood until now. Acid Bath breaks into the New Orleans scene with a killer work ethic, but Sammy’s discovery of Darkthrone leads to an entirely different path.

5. E5. Part Five

   Oct 7, 2014

   New Orleans native and Graveyard Rodeo member Pepper Keenan leaves his hometown for Corrosion of Conformity, which would become one of the most sought after bands of the 90s by mixing southern-influences with classic heavy metal.

6. E6. Part Six

   Oct 14, 2014

   Despite tragedy surrounding the band and their native city in the wake of Katrina, Down rises again to new heights with their new LP and subsequent tour.

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