Signals From Mars – Episode 429: Howling Giant

In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tom Polzine and Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rockers Howling Giant to discuss their new album Crucible & Ruin, released on Halloween.

The band talks about Nashville’s influence, how their sound has evolved since Glass Future, and how the addition of Adrian on keys expanded their creative scope. They share details about writing and recording Crucible & Ruin, favorite gear, and the band’s unique approach to putting their own spin on classic covers.

The discussion also reflects on the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, and what Ozzy’s passing means to them as musicians and fans.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to Howling Giant, this episode offers a deep dive into their creative process, influences, and drive to make timeless, riff-heavy rock that transcends trends.

Topics Discussed:

• Nashville’s impact on Howling Giant’s sound

• The making of Crucible & Ruin

• How Glass Future inspired their next steps

• Gear talk and production choices

• Sebastian’s journey to joining the band

• Their take on cover songs

Connect with Howling Giant:

🌐 Website: https://www.howlinggiant.com/

🛒 Bandcamp: https://howlinggiant.bandcamp.com/

📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinggiant/

Patron Shoutouts:

Steven Sailer, Steve Hoeker, Jeremy Weltman, Mike Jones, Brad Dahl, Mark Strigl, Gabriel Ruiz, Chris Vaglio, Metal Dan, Johan Ederström, Ed Ferguson, Anthony Mackey, Toni Espin, and Sean Richmond.

Connect with Signals From Mars:

🎧 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars

🌐 Website: https://signalsfrommars.com

📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/

🛒 Merch: https://signals-from-mars.creator-spring.com/

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