EP292 Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse Megadeth & The Reality of Underground Music

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And Now The Band

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And Now The Band is a podcast focused on music mainly in the Rock or Metal realm. With a love of music of all sorts, there is a heavy emphasis on the underground variety. Tom (the Host) spends his time going to shows all over, watching bands play in front of crowds from no one to 10s of thousands of people. Join the conversation and learn about some bands you may never have heard of without this show. Life is an experience, don't forget to enjoy it.

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EP292 Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse Megadeth & The Reality of Underground Music

And Now The Band

56 minutes 7 seconds

2 weeks ago

EP292 Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse Megadeth & The Reality of Underground Music

Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Tarek Ahmed of Intercourse to talk raw, unfiltered heavy-music life—from chaotic tour prep to the ever-evolving sound of underground metal. Tom and Tarek dive deep into what keeps independent musicians grinding, creating, and staying authentic in a commercial world.

🔥 In This Episode:

Intercourse’s tour with Nerver + Louisville show at Mag Bar
Deftones, Korn, and the “new-metal” debate—evolution over labels
Balancing artistic integrity and financial survival in today’s music industry
Favorite tracks from the latest Intercourse album: “Zoloft” & “Blow the Most”
Honest talk on Megadeth vs Metallica, Lars Ulrich’s role, and band chemistry
Underground vs mainstream: why raw connection still matters more than polish
Comedy detours: Phil Hartman, Rob Schneider, and stage-life humor
Tarek’s reflections on creativity, live energy, and the power of community in heavy music

🎧 If you live for loud riffs, honest talk, and underground authenticity—this episode’s for you.

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