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Broken Trinity Unleash Myth, Fire, and Truth on Metal Devastation Radio – @thebeast
Broken Trinity Unleash Myth, Fire, and Truth on Metal Devastation Radio
There are interviews… and then there are conversations that feel like stepping into the heart of the underground itself. No script. No polish. Just real people talking about real music, real struggle, and the fire that keeps metal alive.
That’s exactly what went down when Broken Trinity joined Metal Devastation Radio live.
From the jump, the energy was genuine. No industry posturing, no fake hype. Just respect, gratitude, and a shared understanding of what this scene is really about.
“Man, we’re just… we’re over the moon. We’re just so grateful for everything you guys have done for us.”
That kind of appreciation says a lot. But it also set the tone for what followed. This wasn’t just about promoting a record. This was about the journey behind it.
Full Circle Through the Underground
Frontman Stephen Cannon isn’t new to the game. Far from it.
Before Broken Trinity, he spent decades on the other side of the fence as a journalist and radio host, documenting the very scene he’s now contributing to.
“I’ve been on the other side of the table… 32 years, interviewing and reviewing bands.”
That kind of history gives a different perspective. He’s lived the evolution of metal from multiple angles, and now he’s channeling all of it into something new.
There’s a sense of things coming full circle here. The fan becomes the creator. The journalist becomes the voice. And the result is something that carries weight.
The Sound: Blackened Doom With Teeth
Broken Trinity isn’t chasing trends. They’re carving their own lane.
Their sound blends black metal, death metal, and doom into something that feels both massive and deeply personal. Not just heavy for the sake of it, but layered with intention.
“We’ve got the brutality in spades… but I want more emotionally charged content.”
That balance is key. Crushing riffs meet atmosphere. Aggression meets meaning. It’s not just noise. It’s storytelling.
And that storytelling pulls from deep wells. Mythology, philosophy, and personal experience all collide inside their music.
Built on Loss, Forged in Fire
The roots of Broken Trinity trace back to a difficult chapter in Cannon’s life. And you can hear that weight in the music.
“That year was terrible for me… my dad had died, my girlfriend walked out, and I lost my job.”
Out of that chaos came creativity. Not calculated. Not forced. Just raw expression.
“I sat down with tears in my eyes… and wrote three pages of lyrics I can barely remember writing.”
That’s the kind of moment you can’t fake. And it’s exactly the kind of thing that gives metal its staying power.
No Rules. No Gatekeepers.
One of the most powerful parts of the conversation was the rejection of rigid labels and scene policing.
Metal has always thrived on rebellion, but somewhere along the line, gatekeepers tried to box it in.
Broken Trinity isn’t having it.
“If you’re a black metal band, you have to sing about Satan… no, you don’t.”
Instead, they’re pushing boundaries. Blending styles. Crossing lines. Doing exactly what metal was built to do in the first place.
“We’re trying to create something different… something new, something exciting.”
That mindset is what keeps the underground alive.
The Power of Raw vs. Polished
Another theme that came through loud and clear was the contrast between underground authenticity and overproduced mainstream metal.
“A lot of it sounds very processed… it takes away from that rawness.”
And they’re not wrong.
There’s something about the imperfections. The grit. The feeling that what you’re hearing wasn’t filtered through a corporate machine.
“Sometimes the only way to do something is to just do it… even if all you’ve got is a cheap amp and a drum machine.”
That DIY spirit is still the backbone of the scene. Always has been.
Metal Is a Lifelong Commitment
One thing that hit hard was the idea that metal isn’t just a phase. Never was.
“You don’t just get into it and get out of it… you stay in it.”
That’s the truth.
Metal sticks with you. It evolves with you. It becomes part of who you are. And whether you’re 17 or 50, that connection doesn’t go anywhere.
More Than Music
At its core, Broken Trinity is about more than riffs and vocals.
It’s about ideas.
It’s about pushing back.
It’s about finding meaning in chaos.
“There’s a whole world of history… philosophy… these make great metal topics.”
That’s where they stand apart. They’re not just making noise. They’re building something with depth.
What’s Next for Broken Trinity
The band isn’t slowing down.
They’ve got physical releases out, videos circulating, and more material on the way, including an upcoming EP with a concept that promises to turn heads.
“We’re happy to be here… happy to plant our flag on the landscape of metal.”
And that’s exactly what they’re doing.
Final Thoughts
This wasn’t just another radio interview. It was a reminder of why the underground still matters.
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just passion, honesty, and a refusal to conform.
Broken Trinity represents that spirit in its purest form.
And if this conversation proved anything, it’s that metal is alive, evolving, and still dangerous in all the right ways.
So if you missed it live, do yourself a favor.
Turn it up loud.
Let it hit.
And remember why you got into this in the first place.
Tracklist:
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 – Severed Sun – Complex
2 – LORDS OF SALEM – Supersonic Vampire Pu**y
3 – Mistress – Terrified eyes
4 – Ru_Bass – Time
5 – Curmisagios – Chainsaw Blues
6 – Another Demon – Drawn and Quartered feat. James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 – Black Sabbath – Psycho Man
8 – Behemoth – The Return Of Darkness And Evil
9 – Metal Church – Dead to Rights
Broken Trinity – Interview featuring Replicating Rebellion/Satanic Propaganda/Offspring Forged From Deathless Souls
10 – DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS – Mass Apostasy
11 – SPITFIRE – Devour the Light
12 – Hallows Eve – Metal Merchants
13 – HOWLER – The 9 to 5 Trap
14 – Black Label Society – Name In Blood
15 – Hel Hath Fury – Garmr – (Live)
16 – Horror Scene – Porn Star
17 – Sight Of Emptiness – Break Stuff
18 – Haze Mage – Evil Candle
19 – Grief Collector – Agony Eater
20 – CRYONIC TEMPLE – Swords And Diamonds
21 – Severed Angel – Soldiers Under Command
22 – Brian Moody – Riptide
23 – Damned to Downfall – I Need Out 3
24 – Abaddon Incarnate – This Verminous Creation
Full show streaming now on Mixcloud:
Also check out the interview section on YouTube, Spotify, Applet etc:
Super massive shout out to the 202,055 metal maniacs all over the world that tuned in for the live broadcast of devastation!
Learn more about the band here: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28858/broken-trinity-unleashes-epic-debut-album-challenges-of-gods-and-mortals -
Rob Halford on K.K. Downing’s Involvement in New Judas Priest Doc
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Billy Corgan Makes Surprise Coachella Debut With Sombr
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“There was that feeling of like, ‘Wait, are we breaking up?’” Why Dave Grohl walked out on Foo Fighters and joined Queens of the Stone Age in 2002
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Former Turnstile & The S.E.T. Guitarist Kicked Out Of Another Band After Attempted Murder Charge
Brady Ebert, former guitarist of Turnstile and the S.E.T., has now been kicked out of another band following this month’s news that he was charged with attempted murder of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates’ father.
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Top 10 Songs By The Strangeloves
The Strangeloves formed in 1964 by the songwriting and production team of Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gottehrer. Before forming the group, Feldman and Goldstein had already been working together as songwriters since 1959, and the two had recorded non-charting singles as Bob & Jerry in 1961 and 1962. They later joined forces with Gottehrer in 1962, formed FGG Productions, and scored a major hit with “My Boyfriend’s Back” by the Angels in 1963. As British Invasion-style beat groups became more dominant, they decided to form their own beat group, and because they felt they could not convincingly pass
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