Salem & Sage Studios: Crafting Fragrance, Forging Jewelry, and Fueling Underground Metal

Jackson, TN’s own Salem & Sage Studios brought their creativity to The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio, sitting down with Zach and Raven Moonla to talk about custom fragrances, permanent jewelry, and the artistry behind their craft. As proud sponsors of Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2025 (TMDMF) , Salem & Sage are showing how local makers can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with underground metal to build something powerful.

Right from the start, the banter set the tone. Zach joked:

“You guys are live right now on Metal Devastation Radio. No pressure or anything… I think there’s probably only about 140,000 people listening, so no pressure.”

The Salem & Sage crew laughed it off with honesty:

“We’re not neurodivergent anxious people or anything. We’ll commence the throwing up now.”

That mix of humor and openness carried through the whole conversation, pulling listeners into the story of a studio that’s as much about connection as it is about craftsmanship.

A Fusion of Art and Identity

Salem & Sage is more than a store — it’s a creative hub where every piece has a story. As they explained:

“We’re going to be having a permanent jewelry selection, getting to create a fragrance…”

The duo takes pride in offering experiences that go beyond simple transactions. Their custom fragrances are designed to capture memories and individuality:

“Custom fragrances is that memory-invoking… we keep about 35 to 40 fragrances at any given time.”

On the jewelry side, the work is forged with skill and heart:

“I’m a silversmith by trade, so I hand-forge my own jewelry and tie that into my permanent jewelry skills.”

It’s personal, hands-on artistry — the kind you won’t find at a chain store.

The Underground Connection

Salem & Sage’s sponsorship of TMDMF 2025 isn’t just about logos on banners. It’s about community. As Raven put it during the show:

“First we want to say thank you so much for sponsoring Metal Fest this year. We can’t do what we do without sponsors like you guys.”

The response from Salem & Sage was all-in:

“Of course. Happy to do it. Hell yeah — and we’re going to be vending at the fest as well!”

That commitment to being present — to setting up shop, meeting fans, and creating live experiences — is exactly what TMDMF is about. Raven Moonla echoed the collaborative spirit, stressing how the festival thrives when artists, fans, and local creators fuel the scene together.

And they didn’t mince words about why people should stop by:

“Anyone who’s coming here for the fest, if you live nearby, go visit Salem and Sage. They have custom perfume and jewelry — hell yeah.”

Get tickets to the fest here https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025

Track List:

Battle Of The Bands Top Six:

1 - Tooth & Dagger - Survive - (60,691 votes)
2 - Dragonborn - Revenge Of Pagan Swords - (46,340 votes)
3 - Richthammer - Parasitismus - (36,605 votes)
4 - Mistress - Cherity - (3,147 votes)
5 - ASSEMBLAGE 23 - Tolerate - (2,738 votes)
6 - Soulbound - sYn - (2,010 votes)

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Black Sabbath - Children Of The Grave/Symptom Of The Universe (Live)
8 - Scrollkeeper - Die By the Sword
9 - Fullmåne - High Again
10 - Jesse Blaze Snider - There It Is

Salem And Sage Interview

11 - Frayle - Summertime Sadness
12 - Nefarious Grime - Evil Dead
13 - SONNY DAI - COSMETICS
14 - The Beast of England - Perverts, Thieves & Liars
15 - The Human Tragedy - Desecrated Grounds
16 - FaceTwo - The Hunt
17 - Mos Generator - Welcome To The Machine
18 - Hubris - Regency of Hungering Swords
19 - Summon The Moon - You Could Be Mine
20 - MRSA - The RE-ANIMATOR
21 - Hexjakt - Monolith
22 - Illvilje - Svartsinn
23 - Trunk - Fuck The Process
24 - VIOLET DUSK - BEAUTY IS A KILLER
25 - Cruentation - Damned Fallen Angels
26 - Diabolis - Screaming At The Sun

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Super massive thanks to the 143,741 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in to the live broadcast!