They Named Their EP 'Perma Death' — Here's the Story Behind It" | Metal Maniacs Podcast #159
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FLEETING LIFE Interview | PERMA DEATH EP Breakdown, Video Game Themes & Modern Metalcore Madness! | Metal Maniacs Podcast #159
Metalcore, Nu Metal, Rap Metal, Perma Death EP, Fleeting Life, Michigan Metal, Modern Metalcore, Gaming Inspired Metal, Breakdowns, Metal Podcast
On this episode of the Metal Maniacs Podcast, host Jay Ingersoll sits down with Michigan metalcore powerhouse Fleeting Life to discuss their journey from a small local project to releasing one of the most ambitious independent metal releases of 2026, the crushing new EP Perma Death.
Joining us are:
🎤 Logan Thomas – Vocals 🎸 Jordan Cyr – Rhythm Guitar 🎸 Steven Parent – Lead Guitar
Not here- 🎸 Calen Thibideau – Bass 🥁 Ryan Bontrager – Drums
We dive deep into the band's origins, how Fleeting Life got its unique name, and the evolution of their sound through a catalog of singles that blend metalcore, nu-metal, rap-metal, electronic elements, gaming influences, and massive guest features.
We break down early releases like Leveling Up, Synth-Etic Love, Entities From the Shallow, Freddy Krueger, Star Shopping, and Your Eyes, discussing the experimentation, collaborations, and songwriting that helped shape the band's identity.
The conversation then shifts to their latest release, Perma Death, a massive leap forward in songwriting, production, musicianship, and creativity. We discuss the EP's arcade-inspired artwork, possible gaming influences, and several standout tracks including:
🔥 Advent 🔥 Parasomniac 🔥 Skull 🔥 Would You Kindly? 🔥 Vampire
We talk about the crushing riffs, layered vocals, rap-metal influences, dual guitar harmonies, bass tone, drum production, breakdowns, and the incredible attention to detail throughout the EP.
Other topics include:
⚡ How each song develops from riff ideas to finished tracks ⚡ Writing and arranging solos ⚡ Guest vocalists and collaborations ⚡ Guitar tones, tunings, gear, cabs, and production techniques ⚡ Backing tracks and live performance setups ⚡ Practice routines and band chemistry ⚡ Favorite gaming influences in their music ⚡ Touring goals and upcoming shows ⚡ Worst live show experiences ⚡ What first got the members into metal and extreme music ⚡ Hobbies outside the band ⚡ What's next for Fleeting Life
If you're a fan of modern metalcore, nu metal, electronic metal, Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, I Prevail, Falling In Reverse, Fame on Fire, From Ashes To New, and genre-bending heavy music, this episode is packed with insight and laughs.
🎧 Listen now and discover one of Michigan's most exciting rising heavy bands.
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