George Clarke (Deafheaven, Alto Arc)

Deafheaven is a band that has consistantly delivered, redefined, and redelivered an output that is nothing short of inspiring.  After a Grammy Nomination in 2019, they put out one of their most impactful albums yet: Infinite Granite. Ian and Ross talk to frontman, George Clarke, about their evolution as a band, their evolution as musicians, their relationship to performance, working with Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and so much more. If you want early access to these episodes, or hear the extended version of this particular interviews, head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page where you can also hear more unedited, ad-free interviews with previous guests, patreon exclusives, and beyond! PLUS early access to other episodes...  Like episode 2 of Bands on the Ruin: A Bands on the Run Deepdive.  You can watch every episode of THAT show for free on youtube HERE.  Catch up and catch the Flickerstick/Soul Cracker magic. Ross' band Burial Waves will be playing with Cave In 8/4 at The Ottobar in Baltimore.  You should go. Ian's got some tunes you need to scope at The Interesting Times Gang bandcamp Nat and Ian have some shows coming up in September Check out their BANDCAMP page for all the details. The incredibly talented David Cavalcante opened up THE tattoo shop in DC called District Tattoo Company.  Follow them wherever you socially media, reach out to the artists, and book your appointment! Big shout out to the homies at www.shearrevival.com Take care of yourself.  Look good, smell good, and feel good.  Treat your body and neighbor's nose with love using Shear Revival!  Use the code CLEANTONE10 to get 10% off your next order!   Head over to Age of Ruin's Instagram and dive into some of the best thrash I have ever heard.  Their new album is coming soon.  It's produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour and is just a relentless and refreshing metal cleanse. And be sure to check out their new live video from [hate5six] here. Huge loves to the incredible Sacha Dunable from Dunable Guitars.  The guys is building the absolute BEST axes in the game and I am a firm believer that EVERYONE needs to own one.  Check out www.dunableguitars.com if you need some real tone in your life. Much love to the fine folks at Custom District Pedalboards for allowing me to pack the heaviest tones on the lightest boards.  Get yours over at www.customdistrictpedalboards.com Do you have a ton of guitars?  Does the show not go on unless you have at least three guitars with you?  Then you need to check out Quantum Industries.  These dudes are putting out true tanks of guitar cases.  Check out https://www.quantumindustries.jp/ BE SURE to enter ROD10 for a discount on your order!!!