Episode 368: MOLARBEAR: Noise, Dissidence & Detonation | Exclusive Track-By-Track Interview of their new EP.
The Metal Cell PodcastShow Notes
The full lineup of Molarbear join the show for a loud, loose, and brutally honest deep dive into their upcoming EP Cognitive Dissident — out March 7th.
Recorded at Manor Park Studio with Neal Calderwood, Cognitive Dissident sees the band sharpening their identity — bigger riffs, darker atmosphere, and passages that feel like they’re about to collapse under their own weight.
And yes… we go track-by-track through the entire EP.
We cover:
• Writing Under Pressure
• Studio Stories
• The EP Title Meaning
• Tone & Gear Talk
• Riffs vs Dynamics
• What Comes Next?
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Band Links:
https://molarbear.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/allhailmolarbear
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