The Heavy Desert Podcast
I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. From interviews, recommendations, and concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras. And remember, keep digging and you’ll find the underground!
Episodes

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
1hr 31 min
On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back Todd Severin of Ripple Music and John Gist of Vegas Rock Revolution. We had a great talk about where is the money in this scene. How can labels, festival organizers and bands make a living in this scene, and not just do it as a lobor of love. It was a great conversation and very insightful! Tune in and subscribe!

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
27 min
On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mo Truijens, Martijn Mansvelders, and Jos Roosen of the band Komatsu. They released a new album in April titled A Breakfast For Champions that will no doubt be on a lot of year end lists. We talk about that and a lot more on today’s episode!

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
59 min
On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Rob Leishman, owner of Bully’s Studios, a studio/venue in New West British Columbia. He talks about the storied history of his venue, the state of the underground scene and tips for bands for getting gigs, not just at his venue, but any venue. It was a great conversation, so please tune in and subscribe!

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
25 min
On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Dante Lindström and Oskar Bergman of the young and up and coming band Caboose out of Sweden. They released their debut album Left For Dust in March, and we talk about that and more on today’s episode.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
37 min
On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, returning guest and concert correspondent Chris McGowan joins the show for another Concerts With Chris segment! He talks about all the latest heavy underground shows he’s been to, and what the crowds are like and some of the merch he’s buying. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
35 min
On today’s episode, The Heavy Desert Podcast welcomes back Ryan Garney to talk about his latest endeavor Gigging With Garney. And today’s Artist Spotlight belongs to a band that I found when I first started searching for new music years ago, The Brought Low. Tune in and subscribe!

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
45 min
In today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast, I rattle off a few releases coming up for May that you’ll wanna keep an eye out for. I’m also joined by Adam Carl, bassist of the band Black Sunrise, a heavy blues/psych rock band out of Indiana. He talks about a new album coming out soon with his band and some shows they’ll be playing, and his involvement with the Midwest Doom Coaliton. It was a great conversation make sure to tune in!

Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
37 min
The Road to Ripplefest Texas runs through The Heavy Desert Podcast and on today’s episode, I welcome Ripplefest alum and one of this year’s performers, Stephen Bishop of the band Thunder Horse. He’s talks about Thunder Horse’s upcoming tour in Japan, getting back in the studio, and everything Ripplefest!

Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
32 min
On today’s episode, Zach Amster of the band Abrams joins The Heavy Desert Podcast, and talks about their latest album Blue City that has been out for almost a year now, upcoming tour dates, and getting back in the studio later this year!

Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
53 min
In today’s episode, the band Fuzz Evil joins The Heavy Desert Podcast to talk about their influences, their new album Smear Merchants that came out on March 21 via Desert Records, and their upcoming west coast tour, among other things! Make sure to tune in, you won’t wanna miss when each member sits on The Heavy Desert Hot Seat!







