IMSC Ep 15 - Song 1: "Manufacturing Evil" by Green Death

"'This Des Moines outfit plays a classy brand of classic thrash a la Testament, Heathen and Pantera, with a little Type O Negative in there...' -Decibel Magazine

"The review above sums up Green Death's sound precisely. Green Death mixes old school Thrash, Death Metal, Doom Metal, and more to create an interesting blend of Metal."
- from their home page

"A way to describe Green Death: Danzig and Peter Steele (Type O Negative) had a baby, and that baby listens to a lot of Slayer!

"So Underground...You'll Need a Shovel!"
- From their Facebook page

Lineup:
Mark Reinking - Rhythm Guitar
Erich Tran - Lead Guitar
Sol Bales - Vocals
Ryan Berrier - Drums
Parker Willis - Bass

Home page:
http://www.greendeathband.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GreenDeathBand

ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/greendeath

IMSC Ep 15 - Song 2: "In Your Head" by Fetal Pig

"What's loud, schizophrenic, noisy, paranoid, sarcastic, fun, complicated, challenging, and unconventional...

"'It's hard to say, it's not exactly metal, not exactly post punk, not exactly prog rock, but a little like all 3.' - random guy in parking lot after show...

"Frequently compared to noise/punk icons of the 80s/90s, such as Dead Kennedys, Nomeansno, Minutemen, etc. Fetal Pig's music (and lyrics) are fun, sarcastic and paranoid, combining the ferocity of punk with the angular guitar dissonance of post-hardcore noise rock and the compositional ambition of prog rock."
- from their Facebook page

Lineup:
Dan Hutchison - Guitars and Vocals
Jeff Hutchison - Drums
Chuck Hoffman - Bass and Vocals

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fetalpig

BandCamp:
https://fetalpig.bandcamp.com/music

IMSC Ep 15 - Song 3: "Blind Eyes" by Apathy Syndrome

"Apathy Syndrome is the personification of filth - a contagion welling up in the shadows of Des Moines. First and foremost, Apathy Syndrome prides themselves on a live show with intensity that is unrivaled - a genuine experience to accompany the blistering brutality of their sound. They are comprised of bastards and nobodies that came together to make music that decries the monstrosity that is life and human interaction.

"An Apathy Syndrome live show reaches beyond amplified notes and sounds - it is, in itself, a breathing, wretched organism. The raw, carnal energy that pulses and pours from the stage severs the claustrophobic compartments of the psyche. They are the scalpel...

"(They) began to tear the city of Des Moines limb from limb in January of 2013 and poured countless hours of hard work and dedication into becoming an established force. Many sleepless nights were had not only constructing and perfecting the music but actually creating what is seen on stage. Apathy Syndrome strives to put the 'show' back in metal show."
- from their Facebook page

Lineup:
Joe Day - Vocals
Tanner Corn - Guitar
Zach Jones - Drums
Adam Williams - Keyboards
Nick Stone - Lights/samples/cuts
Tim Siegler- Bass

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/weallbecomesick

ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/apathysyndrome2012

IMSC Ep 15 - Song 4: "Glass Ghost" by Devil in the Details

"Devil in the Details exploded into the Omaha, NE music scene in early 2014 with the release of their first music video in January, and a debut performance to an over-capacity crowd at Omaha's Sokol Underground in April. In less than a year of performing, Devil in the Details have played all across the midwest, sharing the stage with various post-hardcore and metalcore acts including For All Those Sleeping, Secrets, Dance Gavin Dance, Alive Like Me, and Defeat the Low. In 2014, Devil in the Details released an EP, including the single "Live to Tell" mastered by Tom Denney (Ex-A Day To Remember), made it to the top 10 in Hot Topic’s national 'Battle of the Bands' competition, and released four music videos. Those videos include a playthrough of the recording of  'Consequence', a lyric video for 'Drifter', and a creative production of their first single, 'Live to Tell'. Their debut EP, 'Black and White,' was released in September 2014 along with a live performance video of the album’s title track.

"Devil in the Details offer living proof that raw emotion and an electric onstage presence can propel you to the top of the local music scene. The members of Devil in the Details came together with a shared goal of creating extraordinary music and using that music to connect with people. Each member of the band came to the table with experience earned while performing with other local bands. Taking influence from Underoath, Like Moths to Flames, Architects, and many others, Devil in the Details set out to become one of the hardest-working, most successful post-hardcore bands in the Midwest."
- from their Facebook page

Lineup:

Aaron Koenig-Guitar
Cassidy Riege-Guitar
Sean Sorensen-Vocals
Cody Pedersen- Bass, Vocals

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/devilinthedetailsband

BandCamp:
https://devilinthedetails.bandcamp.com/

Ep 15 - Song 5: "Motives" by Saul

"'Rise as Equals' is the slogan surrounding the release of Saul's new ep, 'The Touching of Parallels'. Rise: a degree of elevation, Equals: not above or below but eye to eye. These words are bringing people together in hoards due to its power and realization of achievement. You're only as good as your word is fine, but they believe you are only as good as the deeds you perform. Connect with people and help the world succeed in all facets. We are more than brothers, closer than enemies, stay loyal as one, and 'Rise as Equals.'

"Saul is based out of Sioux City, IA and consists of three members Blake Bedsaul (bass/lead vocals), Zach Bedsaul (guitar/backing vocals), and Adam Chilton (drums/percussion). Being based out of Sioux City, IA has its advantages. Saul is the heart that pushes the raw emotions to the coasts, and throughout the world. February of 2014 Saul took the show on the road. Touring from Iowa through South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Washington and Back. September 2014 Saul continued hitting the road through Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Both tours proved to be a great success for the band."
- from their Facebook page

Lineup:
Zach Bedsaul - Guitar/ vocals
Blake Bedsaul - Bass / vocals
Adam Chilton - Drums/percussion

Home page:
http://saulband.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/saulbandofficial

ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/saul

IMSC Ep 15 - Song 6: "Patriot" by Dead Horse Trauma

Dead Horse Trauma is a 5-headed war machine dedicated to infecting the masses with procedures and tactics used by our world to feed us the lies we are spoon-fed since before we can crawl. It's the exposure of the perversity and falsities we are subliminally directed by. It's your wake-up call, or the means to your end."
- from their Facebook page

Lineup:
Eric Davidson - Vocals
Seth Peters - Guitar
Jayson Kempf - Guitar
Jason Handy - Drums

Home page:
http://dhttour.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/deadhorsetrauma

ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/deadhorsetrauma