The Heavy Desert Podcast

I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. Interviews, recommendations, concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras.

The Heavy Desert Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Daniel Sierras, with 157 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Sierras hosts The Heavy Desert Podcast, a music show with 157 episodes published.

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  Episode #157

  Ol’ Time Moonshine - Adam Saitti & Jesse Mackowycz

  Aug 18, 202650 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome drummer Adam Saitti and bassist/vocalist Jesse Mackowycz, of the band Ol Time Moonshine to the show. Ol Time Moonshine released its fourth album Now I Bleed via Black Throne Productions earlier this year on June 12 and we dig into it, their influences, the backstory of the band, the scene in their neck of the woods in Canada and much more! And, Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns with a review of Now I Bleed for another Jam Yeti Music Minute. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

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  Episode #156

  Moon Destroys - Evan Diprima

  Aug 13, 202632 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Evan Diprima, drummer and bassist for the band Moon Destroys joins the show. Moon Destroys upcoming album, Omni, drops on September 4th via Blues Funeral Recordings and we talk all about it! We also dig into his influences, the backstory of the band and how Zach Amster (lead singer and guitarist for Abrams) joined the band. They had a monster 2025 with their debut full-length She Walks By Moonlight, and tours with Elder, Dozer and The Sword! They look to keep that momentum going this year and we talk all about it. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

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  Episode #155

  Ryan Garney Returns!

  Aug 11, 202649 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Ryan Garney returns — frontman of High Desert Queen, architect of Ripplefest Texas, head of Lick of My Spoon Productions, and one of the busiest, most relentless forces in the heavy underground. We dig into everything: the festivals, the projects, the nonstop momentum, the creative fire — including his latest project, Stay Dead!, whose debut album Beneath The Weight of Worlds dropped July 24 via Ripple Music. This is Ryan’s fourth appearance, and he never comes empty‑handed. So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

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  Episode #154

  Mothertomb - Alice & Chance Gawlinski

  Aug 6, 202654 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Alice and Chance Gawlinski of Mothertomb—the vocalist and guitarist behind one of the year’s heaviest debut records, Dying to Live, released July 14. We dig into the album’s creation, their influences, the band’s origin story, and the wild ride of opening for Pentagram. Chance also shares what it meant to play their album‑release show at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids—a full‑circle moment that hit like a dream come true. This conversation covers a ton of ground, and these two brought nothing but passion and fire. Tune in, subscribe, and don’t miss this one.

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  Episode #152

  Concerts w/Chris - Summer 2026 Edition

  Jul 30, 202645 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, concert correspondent Chris McGowan returns to the show. Chris hits 100+ shows a year, mostly in the heavy underground repping the heavy scene across Chicagoland with nonstop support—buying merch, boosting bands on socials, and showing up for the community. He’s been on a wild run since his last visit and has even more lined up. Tune in and subscribe for the latest from one of the underground’s most dedicated supporters.

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