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#162 - Trap Them - Seizures In Barren Praise w/ Clint Gee (Smearing)
<p>This week on Riff Worship, we dive headfirst into one of the 21st century's most visceral extreme music masterpieces: Trap Them’s 2008 sophomore album, Seizures in Barren Praise. Joining us to dissect the record's enduring legacy is Clint Gee, vocalist of Seattle grindcore outfit Smearing!</p><p>We’ll take a look into the blueprint of the record, exploring how the band seamlessly fused hardcore punk velocity with the legendary Swedish Boss HM-2 buzzsaw guitar tone. From its non-linear track listing to the cryptic lore of the fictional town of Barren Praise, we establish exactly why this album remains a high-water mark in aggressive music.</p><p>In this episode, we’ll discuss:</p><p>An in-depth look at the album's creation at GodCity Studios with producer Kurt Ballou, highlighting the evolution from their debut full-length Sleepwell Deconstructor.</p><p>Unpacking vocalist Ryan McKenney’s unique, paragraph-style lyrical concept—treating the written word as a separate art medium from the music—and how the stark cinematic style of director Dario Argento influenced his approach.</p><p>Analyzing the specific gear behind the record's devastating riffs, including the Ampeg V4 amp head and the finely tuned HM-2 pedal setup.</p><p>Discussing the dark, iconic cover art crafted by Deathwish Inc. co-founder and Converge frontman Jacob Bannon.</p><p>Clint Gee shares his own history in the DIY Nashville and Seattle music scenes, and how Trap Them's legendary live intensity shaped his own musical path!</p><p>Recommendations:</p><p><a href="https://orphandonor.bandcamp.com/album/ailments" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Orphan Donor - Ailments</a></p><p><a href="https://demeanor.bandcamp.com/album/the-slugs-throne" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Demeanor - The Slugs Throne</a></p><p><a href="https://vulgarmephitis.bandcamp.com/album/from-dust" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Vulgar Mephitis - From Dust</a></p><p><a href="https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/decrepitizing-din-of-the-cerebral-psyopticon-lungs-320" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FAKE DUST - Decrepitizing Din Of The Cerebral Psyopticon</a></p><p><a href="https://pisscorpse.bandcamp.com/album/precipice-of-death" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PISSCORPSE - PRECIPICE OF DEATH</a></p><p><a href="https://totalpowerexchange.bandcamp.com/album/fractured-godhead-terrene-mask" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Total Power Exchange - Fractured Godhead Terrene Mask</a></p><p><a href="https://infernalcoil.bandcamp.com/album/within-a-world-forgotten" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Infernal Coil - Within A World Forgotten</a></p><p><a href="https://napalmdeath.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Napalm Death</a></p><p><a href="https://thou.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Thou</a></p><p>Follow Riff Worship</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/RiffWorshipPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/RiffWorshipPod</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPod</a></p><p>Check out our Official Playlists:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=631b8a90067e4876" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)
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