🔥 WITHHOLD THE BLOOD Interview | Metalcore to Deathcore Evolution | Metal Maniacs Podcast #154 🔥

In Episode 154 of the Metal Maniacs Podcast, host Jay Ingersoll sits down with Michigan metal veterans Withhold The Blood to break down over 16 years of grinding through the underground scene. From their early inception around 2010 to their latest 2026 single Nation of Fallacy, this episode dives deep into evolution, persistence, and crushing riffs.

We talk about the current lineup featuring Jesse (vocals), Eli (drums), and Brandon (guitar), and how the band has stayed alive through lineup changes, limited online presence, and years between releases. Despite the chaos, the passion for heavy music never left.

We revisit their early work including the 2014 EP Detached From Reality, featuring long-form songwriting, massive riffs, and vocal highs reminiscent of Randy Blythe. Tracks like “The Chosen” and “Eye For Misery” showcase their early blend of groove, melody, and raw aggression.

Then we dig into 2018’s Aberration, where the band leveled up—introducing heavier tones, tighter production, double bass intensity, and stronger deathcore influences. Songs like “Impulse to Kill,” “Broken Dreams,” and “Empty Confessions” highlight their growth in songwriting, rhythm, and technicality.

Their newest release, “Nation of Fallacy” (2026), pushes even further—leaning harder into deathcore with relentless vocals, sharp melodic experimentation, and standout guitar work. This track feels like a natural evolution of Aberration while carving a heavier, more refined identity.

We also cover:

The band’s origin and what kept them going for over a decade Lineup changes including past drummers like Levi Smith, Gary Swaggerty, and Mike Miller Their writing process, riff development, and solo decisions Production approach, tone, gear, and tuning choices Live shows, touring history (including 2019 runs), and recent gigs with Vestigial Practice routines and collaboration dynamics Life outside music, gaming, and influences they’re listening to now What’s next for Withhold The Blood

This is a must-listen for fans of metalcore, deathcore, groove metal, and underground heavy music culture.

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