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The Zach Moonshine Show: Heavy Riffs, Underground Vibes, and an Exclusive Interview with CROP

If you’re a fan of metal, heavy music, and underground culture, the latest episode of The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio is a must-listen. This week, we went deep into crushing riffs, fuzz pedal tone-chasing, tube amps, and the ins-and-outs of putting together a metal festival. We also had an exclusive interview with CROP , diving into their latest album, SSRI , their gear, and the inspiration behind their signature doom-stoner sound.

🎸 The Show: From Classic Metal to Modern Sludge

This episode didn’t hold back on delivering a mix of brutality and melody. Zach kicked things off with his classic intro, warming up the metal airwaves before the tracks hit. The playlist for the night included a fierce blend of modern underground heavy acts and timeless metal legends. Here’s the full tracklist:

Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:

1 - HETSHEADS – Brutal Exhordation - (63,036 votes)
2- NIKOLA'S CAGE – Chopped Up Jesus - (24,517 votes)
3 - Resumption – Don't Come - (8,692 votes)
4 - Blacklight Vice – BLOOD IN THE TEETH - (4,734 votes)
5 - Clingman – Started Easy - (4,509 votes)
6 - Mistress – Terrified Eyes - (3,265 votes)

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Black Sabbath – Electric Funeral / Sweet Leaf
8 - Arch Enemy – To The Last Breath
9 - BELPHEGOR – Scarlet Beast
10 - Sun Dont Shine – Power To Live

CROP – Interview featuring Formaldehyde / Goddamn

11 - Nocturnal Ceremony – Carnage
12 - CREEPER – Big Bad Wolf
13 - Rob Zombie – (I'm a) Rock "N" Roller
14 - White Zombie – Welcome to Planet Motherfucker / Cosmic Monsters Inc.
15 - VULNIFICUS – The Infiltration
16 - ARCHFIEND – I Am Nightmare
17 - Philojain – Duked Prom (34)
18 - To Fight For – Holy Ground
19 - Element Of Fate – Warhorse | Fire Horse
20 - Friday Dies – I’d Rather Trust a Stranger
21 - PainDemic – PainDemic
22 - Subdivisions – Erased
23 - Banished Truth – Angel of Death (Slayer Cover)
24 - Erik Martin – Graveyard of the Gods ft. Otto Kinzel
25 - Negative Sixxx – AGONY
26 - The Crooked Skulls – Skull Bong
27 - Reflection of Flesh – Souls Reign Fire
28 - Rage Unfold – Omen
29 - Gravemass – This Is The Way

From Black Sabbath’s classic doom tones to Arch Enemy’s melodic aggression, this episode showcased a diverse spectrum of metal sounds while also giving emerging underground bands a platform to shine.

🛠 Inside the Gear Talk with CROP

During the interview, Zach and CROP got down to the nuts and bolts of tone. From SVT rigs and 810 cabinets to fuzz pedals like the Desert Rat and Chronic Titan , the discussion revealed how much thought goes into shaping their heavy, layered sound. CROP shared insights into layering bass tones, experimenting with tube amps, and chasing the perfect fuzz that pours through every track.

Whether you’re a gearhead chasing that sub-heavy grunge vibe or just love to know what makes a band’s tone unique, this segment is packed with inspiration and practical advice.

🎤 CROP: From Underground Roots to Festival Stages

The band also shared stories about their musical upbringing, how they formed CROP, and the evolution of their sound. Influences ranged from Sleep, Toke, and Monolord to grunge legends like Nirvana and Soundgarden, blending doom, stoner, and melodic elements into a unique sonic signature.

They also talked about running Legalized Lex , their hometown festival in Lexington, KY, and the challenges and joys of curating underground shows. With three days of heavy acts, from Astronaut to Doomsday Prophet, and an intimate community vibe, the festival has grown into a must-attend event for the region’s metal scene.

Check them out on Bandcamp: 

📡 Watch, Listen, and Celebrate the Fans

This episode wasn’t just a showcase for killer riffs and gear talk—it was a massive gathering of the metal community. A staggering 141,324 metal maniacs tuned in live Friday night to catch the broadcast, proving once again that the underground scene is alive, loud, and thriving.

You can relive the chaos and energy of the night with these embeds:

🎧 Full Show on Mixcloud:

🎥 Interview Segment on YouTube:

🎵 Interview Segment on Spotify: