212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History

Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! instagram.com/kataklysmband
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00:00 - Touring with Vader
04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World
10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes
16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band
19:18 - Since ‘91
19:57 - Cigars & Coffee
21:58 - Moving to Florida
26:20 - Managing Bands
28:54 - Navigating Business
35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition
43:15 - Evolving
45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails
48:33 - Conspiracies // AI
54:17 - Social Media Dementia
56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency
58:13 - Developing Bands
1:00:45 - Metal Isn’t Rebellious Anymore
1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal
1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals
1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot
1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work?
1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal
1:16:57 - Hangovers
1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun
1:22:42 - Politics in Music
1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts
1:31:15 - Politics on Stage
1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China
1:36:17 - The Roman Empire
1:38:23 - Ex Deo
1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music
1:43:58 - Roman Imagery
1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions
1:56:20 - Kataklysm’s Sound Throughout the Years
2:07:09 - Future Plans
2:08:59 - Being Outspoken
2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands