The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Byzantine | Chris Ojeda | 107

Chris Ojeda, founder of the iconic metal band Byzantine, stopped by the studio and we went deep—over two hours worth—into his entire journey from small-town roots to global recognition. We walked through his childhood, the winding road through Texas, and that wild Waco connection (not his fault, I promise), and into the core of what makes Byzantine one of the baddest metal bands to ever come out of the hills of West Virginia.

We talked breakups, comebacks, creative breakthroughs, and the burden and beauty of building something real in the face of chaos. If you’re into metal, Appalachian grind, or stories of perseverance, this one’s for you.

Watch the full episode to dive into the lore, the discography, and the mind of one of Appalachia’s most legendary metal musicians.
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Long live Appalachian metal.

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