DYING FETUS | Garza Podcast 86

Garza sits down with Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. dyingfetus.komi.io
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DYING FETUS is:
John Gallagher - Guitar, Vocals
Sean Beasley - Bass
Trey Williams - Drums
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Dying Fetus’ Impact on Heavy Music
03:19 - John Playing Drums on the 1st Demo/Alesis D4
08:16 - Early Musical Influences (Van Halen, Stryper & More)
11:33 - Guitar & Bass Tone, Double Drop Tuning
13:57 - …And Justice for All
16:20 - Mixing Groove & Shred Into Dying Fetus’ Sound (Sepultura, SOD)
21:22 - Napalm Death & the 1st Blast Beats Ever
23:05 - Playing as a Trio
31:41 - Trey & Sean Joining Dying Fetus, Being “Lifers”
35:54 - Self-Doubts & Commitment to the Music
38:30 - Keeping the Sound Throughout the Years
40:16 - Reign Supreme (2012) Writing Process & Sobriety
46:56 - South Park Appearance
51:26 - New Album, “Make Them Beg for Death” Exclusive Announcement!
54:00 - Being a Gateway Band, Playing Crossover Shows
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[@apparitionindustries]

Members of dying fetus seldom do podcasts, let alone having all 3 of them at once for an hour. I cannot explain how much I learned about my favorite band from this. Despite their popularity and longevity there is shockingly little information about them in the internet. Specifically regarding lineup changes earlier in the bands life. This is incredible for us Dying Fetus fans

[@bcbitchkkv]

Right?! Getting all 3 on here is SUCH a blessing to us fans! Also crazy to hear from John that he was doubting Dying Fetus when Necrophagist and The Faceless got traction. Then he fucking put out Descend Into Depravity (their most technical release) and followed up with Reign Supreme (their best album and a GOAT'ed modern death metal classic). Maybe the real sound of perseverance were the 3-piece records they made along the way? ;)

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

@@bcbitchkkvIs it? Purification Through Violence all day for me. Pretty sure I saw Necrophagist open for DF when I was a kid 🤔 Blew my balls off

[@breadwilson9865]

I also was stunned to see all three. They come on my birthday in Minneapolis MN!! 11/11!! Hell Yes!

[@huludicidal]

I was smiling like a jackass scrubbing through the video timeline to see what they talked about. STOKED! So excited that they did this.

[@ezekiel1832]

True that!! A lot of history packed in this podcast

[@drewcadaver]

The harder the band, the softer spoken the members. Love it!

[@mikeramirez5622]

Its more of a mature level

[@kevinrox666]

Sean Beasley is one of the most underrated bassists out there. Not only is he playing some of the most technical bass riffs, but he's pairing that with a killer tone and some awesome growls.

[@lukecordero5852]

facts!

[@bcbitchkkv]

Seriously! The fact that he follows John's sweeps, especially songs like Your Treachery, Invert the Idols or Devout Atrocity, and it just goes completely unnoticed... that's blasphemous!

[@BittersweetDuality]

@@bcbitchkkv Induce Terror is another great example. There’s a section in that song in which he repeatedly sweeps into a tapping lick and sweeps back down all while doing vocals. The man is insane

[@BP9000]

One of my favorite bassists of all time.

[@joshhidalgo2588]

NO JOKE!!!!! A lot of bands are doing drum cams these days but I wanna see a Dying Fetus BASS CAM!!!!! He is wayyyyyy too good to go unnoticed!!

[@danson1992]

4 professors in this room, so much to learn from listening to true OGs like y’all

[@Strawman333]

No doubt dude.

[@audiowhatsapp1919]

Correction: x3

[@SchnellVITALVINYLVLOG]

What lol Napalm Death wouldn't be Napalm Death without Genocide(Repulsion) and SIEGE (USA) .. Come on, and Mitch from Napalm Death I think named it the blast beat, read Choosing Death.

[@SchnellVITALVINYLVLOG]

​@@audiowhatsapp1919seriously I was facepalming during the Repulsion talk

[@jaredriensee9542]

Fr tho dude

[@intestinalspewage]

Gallagher wearing Dokken shirt and his appreciation for the early Stryper is phenomenal. Didn't expect that to be honest. And I'm listening to Fetus for over 20 plus years. Hair Metal from the 80's rules btw!

[@doom-mantia]

hell yeah. Was pleasantly suprised to see the Dokken shirt myself

[@arrowheadtelecom6561]

Yeah dude. Stryper is sick. Sweet is probablynthe most underrated musician from that period. He could play AND sing with the best

[@tonyeckman4822]

I concur

[@jasondorst13]

If you ain’t Rockin With Dokken, you ain’t living!

[@ScarfaceMich]

John sounds like the chillest dude ever. What a contrast with his vocals. I love that

[@DISCIPLESOFCHRIST88]

AN ABOMINATION, THE LAST OF FAMILY FILTH

[@bigounce562]

DF and Nile shaped my death metal ear, for better and for worse. Absolute legends here all around.

[@ch0king_victtim]

for worse?

[@tiagosousa6945]

@@ch0king_victtim I understood it as if he's saying that is difficult liking other stuff after listening to these guys.

[@MoreBuffMoreMuff]

​@@ch0king_victtimNile can make you jaded especially if you listen to them early in your metal life. Nothing compares.

[@redheadmetalhead247]

​@MoreBuffMoreMuff Holy shit, you nailed it. I got into Nile WAY too early and got really jaded without realizing it. Had to deliberately take the time to appreciate other things instead of basing them off Nile. They're stupid heavy and atmospheric and really not much else compares, minus a handful of other bands.

[@mohammedsadeysalmi]

Noone can compare to Nile. Greatest band of all time.

[@stateofmind19379]

"Be humble all the time" I say this any bands or other DIY folks because you should always be grateful that people come see your music live or show interest in what you're involved in. There are a million other things people can be doing with their time and they chose to spend time at your event. Always be humble.

[@metalheadblues]

Truth

[@mindofmatter071]

Stateofmind...well said!

[@davidcwk01]

Is anyone not gonna mention john’s soothing speaking voice? He sounds like a chill uncle

[@dcs2690]

Louis CK vibes, LOL

[@alc4117]

This band deserves their own documentary.

[@Moluminati]

for how aggressive Dying Fetus' sound is, they are so chill and humble. amazing podcast episode

[@spicyoctopus]

DF always had the most brutal pits during the early 2000's. So powerful.

[@raregrimebeats1352]

My cousin lost 2 teeth in their pits , I had suffered a minor knee fracture too. Dying fetus pits were unbeatable back then

[@spicyoctopus]

@@raregrimebeats1352 I was legit scared especially when most of the moshers were 6 foot plus 200 pound savages. As soon as Praise the Lord or Killing on Adrenaline kicked in, those guys sprinted into the pit.

[@logancrusan6336]

The pits are still brutal - in Long Island you’re bound to get punched in the face!

[@bcbitchkkv]

@@logancrusan6336 I mean, loose elbows and arms swinging in the chaos happens in the pit. But deliberate punches to the face? That just sucks.

[@logancrusan6336]

@@bcbitchkkv haha yeah I suppose it’s more swinging arms, but the shots land nonetheless

[@samuelmagnum6047]

I love John Gallagher even more now that he listens to Stryper. Solid interview

[@summerbreeze]

What a pleasure watching this while preparing SUMMER BREEZE in our headquarter. Great to have DYING FETUS at our fest!

[@BittersweetDuality]

The fact that Reign Supreme was the only album that was written while John was completely sober 100% puts to rest the idea that all the best music is made by people who are high as a kite. Not only is Reign Supreme the best Dying Fetus album, it is also one of the best death metal albums of all time.

[@earlyandoften]

I'll take it a step further and say, AT LEAST, in the conversation for best record ever recorded across all of heavy music, period. I certainly can't think of one with an immediately obvious edge over it.

[@BittersweetDuality]

@@earlyandoften It’s easily in my all-time top 15

[@thevulturefpv]

100%

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

nah bro. Killing on Adrenaline of Destroy the Opposition. That's the best era of Fetus w Kevin Talley on drums and then having 2 guitarists.

[@andreheinrich7443]

i agree ...

[@getdrippy4416]

I just got into Dying Fetus a few weeks ago. Reign Supreme is a flawless metal record.

[@kevinmitchell4018]

hell yea!! ALL of their albums are brutal

[@PbertPimpin]

Their old albums might need a acquired ear but they’re way too good. Killing on adrenaline, purification through violence, stop at nothing..

[@PbertPimpin]

Destroy the opposition too dang sorry lol

[@justgivenofox9543]

Fuck yes dude. That’s the album that got me into them. Can’t go wrong with any of their albums, I just came across their Infatuation With Malevolence album, and I love how it’s an album that came out within the last 15 years but a few of the songs sound like 90s thrash metal songs

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Love that album so much. It’s incredible for any heavy metal fan.

[@minty262]

It doesn't get much better than Dying Fucking Fetus! I wish you would have asked John about why he suddenly decided to grow out his hair and beard though! 😂

[@driftthekaliyuga7502]

I was hoping for this too. All these years we thought he was bald. 😂

[@beetleborg4171]

I imagine covid happened and he just said screw it

[@donaldcady3839]

Haha. Yeah. Probably needed a change.

[@MrxxSelfxxDestruct]

exactly and why someone would go bald all his career when he has glorious Robert Plant hair.

[@lobesmcgee]

I was confused at first because I am used to seeing a bald head lol.

[@thechantz666]

Dying Fetus sourcing Yes as an Influence. This why they the GOATS

[@rogersanchez5088]

Trey Williams still one of my favorite drummer. I'm so glad I met him.

[@art_vandelay1738]

Trey is one of my favourite drummer in metal...the precision, the groove, the blast This band is perfect since their beginning

[@JDO259]

Yep, Dying Fetus are gods.

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

Kevin Talley era was the best fetus, like 97-04 years.

[@jeremyzier8706]

I think Trey is great, and the perfect drummer for DF now. But Kevin Talley is my all time favorite drummer, and "Destroy the Opposition" is in my Top 5 All Time Albums.🤘

[@nemanacemu2024]

Trey style is the best !!! Best DF drummer.

[@marshalltuten7882]

Thank you for your opinion, Art.

[@unclepodcast]

Listening to Dying Fetus discuss tuning guitars down way too low is truly wonderful.

[@edge1000]

Dying Fetus concerts are always lit. Both times I saw them in Seattle it was packed shows. Especially the 2nd time I saw them.

[@Nervulis]

They are the best live heavy three piece band in the world right now and have been for years.

[@user-lt5zf4xh7d]

Their music might not be to everyone's taste, but nobody can deny how talented they all are.

[@royasaifi5653]

The drummer has so much knowlege about every band. Thats so impressive.

[@driftthekaliyuga7502]

Dying Fetus had a huge impact on me in the early days and still 20+ years later. Metallica made me want to play guitar but Dying Fetus made me want to play sick riffs. Still inspires me today.

[@Graveyard_666]

This was awesome! Had no idea John was dealing with substance abuse recovery. Glad he's doing well!

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

he was BAD with just booze 4 a long time dude.

[@eriklynn3866]

Fan for life. Had the honor of meeting Sean Beasley his first tour with dying fetus when I was a teen. He was super humble then and still to this day. Also I’ll never forget I saw John sparking up a joint just before they took the stage at the culture room in Fort Lauderdale. Also I remember the other fetus singer was trying to sell me boot leg dvds just to make a buck while on the road. Mike kimball was cool as fuck too taking time to talk about his rig and influences. Truly a game changer for me musically. I felt alive for the first time in my life and inspired.

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

that the 2003/04 tour with Hate Eternal right after Stop at Nothing came out? I got a hoodie at that show that said ONE SHOT ONE KILL and it had Bin Laden in the cross hairs huge AF on the back. a ton of military type dudes and veterans always complemented it, til they saw the front said DYING FETUS on it😅 in like "Fuck you army boy" as like a 21 yr old with the heart of a punk rock kid😅 I was core as fuck, spitting towards the ROTC dudes at the mall tryjng to recruit kids yellig at em to go die for oil money. , I was such a little fuck head bro

[@youtubeaccount6317]

Nice Dokken shirt. And the shoutout to "Stryper" was crazy to hear from a band as heavy as these guys. Fucking awesome \m/

[@Hammersmashed68]

People... We have a new Dying Fetus album coming! Fucking REJOICE in the brutality!!!

[@jordanowens6253]

Dude and it's soooooo good

[@lostboyfeelsnothing4839]

Doesnt get heavier than dying fetus, tightest 3 piece in heavy music, period.

[@mOnStErMACEO]

Facts!!! So damn true. They are super technical and progressive! Amazing to see them do that for an hour on stage!

[@sainsburmcmanus]

Forget 3 piece, one of the tightest bands in DM, period.

[@VitrificationOfBlood]

Never seen a more tight live band. It was nuts.

[@pathologist..23]

Obviously you don't listen to metal

[@sainsburmcmanus]

@@pathologist..23 please enlighten us with your infinite pearls of wisdom

[@cameronskye94]

This is the most in depth Fetus interview. I could listen to so much more lol

[@DaveyBlade13]

Glad to hear Internal Bleeding get a shoutout. Love them so much. Going to see Pyrexia next month!

[@9TxONE]

Hell yeah!

[@xSpooKee]

Enjoy that show. Two of my fav bands there. NYDM for life.

[@PaulHanson-sh9nz]

One of the best shows I've been to , suffocation/ skinless/ pyrexia/ internal bleeding LINYDM.

[@lenol0315]

Loveeee iB

[@j.reveille6815]

@@PaulHanson-sh9nz suffo started in my high school and I witnessed it… terry is my bro since 84. Doug bohn from pyrexia also from suffo same school on Long Island.

[@dcs2690]

Those dudes are straight up beasts! Master of their crafts! You may not like their songs maybe, but you can't deny their talent and skills.

[@louiesposato3659]

Dying fetus at Webster hall, summer slaughter tour. Stood at the bar, had a perfect view of the stage. Was still one of my favorite metal experiences of all time.

[@iWeegie]

John Gallagher is a beast

[@scott2369]

Crazy to hear them mention Necrophagist (RIP) and The Faceless (basically RIP) as the next big thing back then and to see that Dying Fetus is still going strong

[@Rob_Cary]

I got the limited akeldama vinyl. their first two albums are so good. now that the faceless went on to either be boring (albums 3 and 4) or just inactive cuz they can't get their sh\t together, it's hard to believe those first two faceless albums were as amazing as they were

[@scott2369]

@@Rob_Cary I thought Autotheism was great and In Becoming a Ghost had a bunch of really good songs on it but yeah those 2 albums were my favorite

[@earlyandoften]

So just in case you guys aren't aware, three of the OGs from The Faceless are now in a band called The Zenith Passage, and last month they released a new album that is album of the year for me and it ain't even fucking close. Y'all check them out and support so they can keep going, they're fucking fantastic.

[@alexlebon6456]

Probably the most BRUTAL band on the planet!! This is a dope episode...Thanks for killing it Garza!! 🤘🏻

[@yoe91]

John Gallagher, especially as he ages, gets calmer and calmer and reminds me of someone... maybe a Seinfeld character, or Steven Wright the standup genius.

[@calebbliss8626]

I remember when I saw Dying Fetus live they were playing Tomorrow from the Annie movie in the PA right before they came out and then they got on stage and started playing Opium of the Masses 😂😂

[@Itiswrittenkjv1611]

Lol they did boys are back in town when I saw them

[@LukeCobb666]

I saw em about a year ago in Nashville and before the set they played clips of babies crying and chainsaws revving. Fucking awesome band.

[@evanshofner3426]

John and the dudes are so humble and laid back. That's not an act. Met them all multiple times. This is the real deal.

[@connor7329]

trey is a super genius. every time he speaks, it’s insightful and interesting

[@wvecst]

Make them beg for death has some of the BEST mixing I've ever heard in death metal

[@xacto4563]

Just saw these dudes play a solid set. Thanks for doing this interview with some ancient touring legends!

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

Hell yeah! Glad you got to have them on! When I first saw that South Park episode and heard they were actually playing DF...my head nearly exploded! Never would've expected to hear them on a platform like that. Props to Matt and Trey.

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

BRO PLZ TELL ME WHICH EPISODE NUMBER IT WAS😢 I HAVE TO SEE THIS😮plz.

[@neilwiththedeal]

They were my first intro to real Frankenstein vocals and technical death with Destroy the Opposition. God bless Dying Fetus

[@s.daniels_9053]

Thanks for all the interviews with these legendary death metal bands, appreciate it !

[@earlyandoften]

Maybe the best heavy band period. They do everything you could possibly want from a band like them and they do it flawlessly.

[@lenol0315]

So much respect for these guys

[@samuelkidwell6728]

What awesome guests to have. It was such a treat to see you guys all perform at Ridglea Theater in Texas. It was my 5th time seeing Dying Fetus and 1st seeing Suicide Silence. One of the most badass lineups I've seen.

[@metal_saruman]

Man, I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Thank you!

[@alejandrosolano7421]

These dudes are awesome. Great chat. Dying Fetus for life.

[@WestonWrathSimmons]

This is awesome man I’ve been wanting an interview like this from df forever

[@conradcrawford1384]

On the blast beat topic, I'm pretty sure S.O.D. was first as Speak English or Die came out in 1985, Nuclear Assault "Hang the Pope" was 1986 and Napalm Death "Scum" was 1987. Also the guitar tone on MTBFD is goddamn perfect!

[@juanvillegas1448]

Waoo great podcast, it's awesome that you can bring in all these fantastic artists.

[@twelvegaugeslug7840]

One of the OGs of Death Metal and one of my absolute favorite bands: I can't wait for the new album! All three singles thus far have been outstanding! Thanks for the interview!

[@John_Crudd]

My favourite episode of all time on this podcast🔥

[@headbangersreact]

This was awesome to watch! Thanks for interviewing DF! 🔥🤘

[@superbaggio87]

What a great gift this podcast. Keep supporting metal y'all 🤘🏾

[@crushedoremusic]

Saw Dying Fetus live for first time this last year in St Pete, absolute great show and some super humble and appreciative dudes for sure. Am a fan for sure!

[@SimonTB-uy3qv]

That's an ep for the ages, can't wait to watch!

[@andyclarke1976]

Brilliant, really enjoyed that!

[@tehutiboi]

Grotesque Impalement is still one of my favorite metal tracks, love it when it shows up on my rotation. It has aged VERY well.

[@nateg4236]

Absolute legends. 💯 wearing your shirt as we speak. Long time fan here! Thank you!!

[@FirstLast-ie3kq]

Killing on Adrenaline is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Love you guys!

[@Cortes19882012]

Can't wait for the new album! 🤘🏽

[@Ghostwolfdk]

Gallagher wearing Dokkens Tooth and Nail?! Fuck yeah !

[@jack_thecool]

So glad I got to talk to these guys!!!!

[@osirisosiris4955]

One of the Greatest to EVER do IT. Nothing but respect and gratitude Garza.

[@erikheathnat3212]

I saw these guys at MMF and they absolutely crushed. Amazing band. Thanks Garza for signing my vest.

[@ryno260]

Wow. I really enjoyed this video. It popped into my feed. Im 45 and recently getting back into metal. I fucking love Dying Fetus. The riffs are insane and now i like them as humans too. Ill be now checking out Suicide Silence. Thanks for introducing me to your band and giving me a feeling of being connected to a genre that i grew up on. Much love from Saskatoon Canada

[@Fo-Flats]

This is as brutal as ever. 🤘

[@breadwilson9865]

I was so happy to come across this. Fetus one of my favorites. They brought up Sepultura. It's awesome to just see them. I'll see them 11/11 in Minneapolis!! Can't wait.

[@MichaelMark666]

sick episode, love Dying Fetus!

[@nickDOTbloc]

18:53 i was obsessed with this exact riff for years

[@evanatkinson2415]

Proof Maryland has some of the coolest people and musicians to make music. Laid back and humble.

[@TornadoOfCards]

Yes we do with the exception of the hip hop community. Baltimore has a major issue with murders and shit making us look bad. Turnstile have very cool and laid back members. They're very humble as well.

[@Martyfrombuffalo]

dudes are so humble for being some of the best i can think of

[@jake4romst8farm]

This video is like a rare gem

[@9TxONE]

I just wanna name drop Soils of Fate here, because why not! Awesome video, nothing but respect for DF!

[@Blenderstyle]

Stryper definitely has some decent songs. Mortification was sick too.

[@Mr.Bungle03]

Awesome interview! Tightest 3 piece ever!

[@BrandonHurlesYT]

Another great episode! LOVE Dying Fetus. Gotta get you on The Game Junction Podcast sometime Garza and talk music!

[@meshzzizk]

holy shit it’s been 22 years since that bust up w jason netherton around the time of the 2001 new england hardcore and metal festival - i was a freshman in high school, feels like yesterday but now i am old 😪

[@TheDominicKellmanPodcast]

Yes ! My favourite metal band !!

[@kingdick8390]

Trey Williams one of the best

[@christopherchesaux2661]

SICK. The real deal. Have always loved these guys.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

Dying Fetus and Pantera and Deftones . Any time these bands are near me it’s a must .

[@year96productions18]

Thanks for posting! First song I heard from them was Forced Elimination. I was blown the f*ck away. Truly, a very special band. 🤘💀

[@anujshresthaCBGN]

what a treat, glad to know tons abt the band and their journey, Cheers frm Nepal 🇳🇵

[@MGSSAB]

Trey Williams. My biggest influence in my drumming. John, Sean and Trey, greatest trio of all time.

[@agresivaleon]

Always enjoy Fetus!! See you next week at Graspop!

[@chiefbrownfart]

Hell yes, how did I miss this one!? Feast Of Ashes is definitely one of my favorite songs of the year so far, DF absolutely killed it on the new album! 🤘

[@skarrx2416]

I'm so glad I saw them at Anaheim (along with Aborted and Suicide Silence) . I thought I was going to die during Subjected to a Beating 😆

[@grimeewyfoo8989]

i was there too shit was brutal

[@sorrymommy8190]

I still remember when I saw them for the first time live back in 2013, at the end of their set I just screamed at the top of my lungs "Have my babies, Trey" and he looked up from his set and just pointed to the crowd. I've never felt so validated. I also got to meet him and he's amazing.

[@brianvega6439]

41:43 Make sense cause to this day Reign Supreme is my favorite deathmetal album. Been listening to it since it came out in 2012 at least once a month.

[@yarnest7171]

Waiting for you 31jul in Katowice, Poland Madly exited!

[@dajovajr]

they bring all the moshers together and their shows are guaranteed to start spin kick vs. push mosh beef. it's amazing

[@deshon3523]

It's all metal at the end of the day, so let's fuck it up together.

[@joeramos4489]

brutality!!!

[@bcbitchkkv]

That mix of death metal and hardcore brings all the clashes together at their shows xD

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

im 40 but I side with the HC kids, cuz push moshing is for weak asses😅 been in punk, metal n HC scenes since the 90s ive always had the most fun at skate punk shows as a youth amd at more "core" shows as an adult

[@pattol666]

ive noticed johns always been humble throughout the years in his interviews. he just wants to keep focused on making music he love's to write and if anyone else loves it thats great type deal. but we all know johns a beast on the guitar and vocals.

[@jayceegee258]

Definitely my favorite death metal band, true legends 🤘

[@chickenbonelives]

Saw these guys at Ryan's Ballroom in 2004 or 5. I had to hitchhike my first time ever at 15 years old to see them. Such a cool show.