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Strange by Yttling Jazz and Bobby Gillespie carries a smoky, late night aura that feels both cinematic and slightly surreal. The arrangement leans into a slow, hypnotic groove, where vibraphone tones and subtle textures create a sense of drifting through dimly lit scenes. Gillespie’s voice adds a worn, charismatic edge, delivering the lyrics with effortless cool and understated emotion. There is a timeless quality in how it all comes together, blending jazz sensibility with a noir like atmosphere.

It feels elusive and quietly magnetic, pulling you in without ever fully revealing itself.

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Hissy Fit by Makhyli feels like an emotional spillover that refuses to be contained. There is a sharp honesty in the way she delivers each line, balancing vulnerability with a defiant edge that keeps the track from feeling fragile. The production carries a punchy, modern pop energy, but it is her voice that holds everything together, shifting between control and release. You can feel the tension underneath, like emotions rising faster than they can be processed.

It is raw in a very real way, turning inner chaos into something bold, direct, and undeniably human.

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Jungle Rot Still Fighting the Fight: Inside the Zach Moonshine Show Interview with Dave Matrise
When Jungle Rot frontman Dave Matrise dialed into The Zach Moonshine Show via Metal Devastation Radio, there was no buildup, no fluff, no industry polish. Just straight talk, the way death metal was built to be. Within seconds, the tone was set.
“ We just got done blasting ‘Apocalyptic Dawn’… that shit’s badass. You guys are killing it, man. ”
That raw energy carried through the entire conversation, as Matrise walked through decades of grind, survival, and staying power in a genre that doesn’t hand out participation trophies.


“We’re still fighting the fight”

For a band now pushing toward their 12th studio album, there’s no talk of slowing down. No nostalgia act. No victory lap.
“ We’re still fighting the fight… now we got album #12 coming out in May… we’re excited as hell. ”
That phrase, “fighting the fight,” came up more than once and not by accident. For Jungle Rot, that’s the mission statement. This isn’t about trends or algorithms. It’s about endurance.
Matrise made it clear that longevity in metal isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about survival.
“ It’s not even about how good the band is anymore… it’s how long you’re in the game… how long you’re in the fight. ”


From 1994 to Now: No Shortcuts, No Sellouts

The roots go back to the mid-90s, when death metal was still carving out its identity in basements, tape trades, and underground scenes.
“ It started in ’94… I joined in ’95… and we’ve been putting out albums ever since. ”
No viral moment. No overnight success. Just decades of consistency.
“ If anybody ain’t heard of us yet… it’s been a long road. ”
And that road took them through label shifts, including a run with Victory Records and now with Unique Leader Records. Different environments, same mindset.
“ We’re kind of the old-school band in a label known for extreme music… but it’s cool. We’re doing our own thing. ”


A Record That Finally Sounds Like Them

The upcoming album Cruel Face Of War isn’t just another release. According to Matrise, it’s the closest the band has ever come to capturing their true identity.
“ I think this is the first album that really captured what we sound like… who we really are live. ”
Forget overproduced triggers and sterile perfection. This one leans into something more honest.
“ It’s more natural… not too clicky… it’s as close as it’s gotten to the way we sound live. ”
That old-school feel isn’t nostalgia. It’s intentional.
“ That’s what we’re going for… that natural sound, like old-school death metal. ”


War, Reality, and the World We’re Living In

If you’ve followed Jungle Rot, you already know the themes. War. Chaos. Real-world brutality. And that hasn’t changed.
“ We always have the war angle… a little bit of politics here and there… ”
The latest single, “Apocalyptic Dawn,” leans hard into that atmosphere.
“ It’s kind of the devastation… the end of everything… and then the dawn is a new beginning. ”
Even the band name itself comes straight from that mindset.
“ It came from a history class… Vietnam… trench foot or jungle rot… I picked jungle rot and that was it. ”
No marketing team. No branding strategy. Just something that stuck and never let go.


The Underground Never Leaves You

Like a lot of lifers, Matrise’s story starts in the underground scene, and it never really ends.
“ Once you find the underground… you always stay in it… it’s such a big part of my life. ”
From early exposure to punk shows in Wisconsin to discovering bands like Slayer, Sodom, and Destruction, the path was set early.
“ I never really left it… I wouldn’t know what else to do. ”
That connection to the underground still fuels everything today.
“ There’s continuously new stuff coming out… it never stops. ”


The Reality of Touring: $35,000 in the Hole Before You Start

For anyone romanticizing life on the road, Matrise dropped a reality check that hits harder than any breakdown.
“ We’ll be $35,000 in the hole before we even start… renting gear, flights, crew… it’s insane. ”
And that’s before a single note is played.
“ You gotta work that back… it’s a stressful business. ”
It also explains why ticket prices are climbing and why bands are forced to make tough calls about where and when to tour.
“ People have no idea what it takes to start a tour. ”


Advice to Bands: Stay Together or Get Left Behind

When asked what it takes to make it, Matrise didn’t sugarcoat anything.
“ Find a handful of guys that share the same passion and stick together… that’s the hardest part. ”
Lineup instability kills more bands than lack of talent.
“ The most successful bands… they don’t lose musicians. ”
And if you’re serious?
“ Give it your all for 5 or 6 years and see where you stand. ”


Gear, Grit, and No Bullshit

True to form, Jungle Rot keeps things simple when it comes to gear.
“ We’re basically a plug-and-play band… noise gate, plug into the head, and go. ”
No overthinking. No endless tweaking. Just tone and execution.


Still Hungry After All These Years

Even after decades in the game, there’s still something driving Matrise forward.
“ I am very grateful to still be here doing this… with so many good bands out there. ”
That gratitude doesn’t soften the edge. It sharpens it.
And when it comes to the future, the band isn’t slowing down. New videos, a European run, and plans for a long-overdue North American tour are already in motion.


Final Words: Turn It Up or Get Out of the Way

The interview closed the same way it started, loud and unapologetic. No corporate sign-off. No polished outro. Just pure metal attitude.
“ Put your speakers in your windows… your front lawns… your neighbor’s driveway… just crank it up. ”
That’s really what it comes down to.
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. No watered-down nonsense.
Just riffs, grit, and a band that’s still out there… fighting the fight.
Track List: 
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 – Severed Sun – Complex – (24,614 votes)
2 – LORDS OF SALEM – Supersonic Vampire Pu**y – (12,824 votes)
3 – Krushya – Destructive Alien Tech (Contact) –  (9,418 votes)
4 – Mistress – Terrified eyes – (4,312 votes)
5 – Ru_Bass – Time – (2,382 votes)
6 – Annonymal – The Soul Behind the Mask – (1,493 votes)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 – Ozzy Osbourne – I Don’t Know/Miracle Man (Live)
8 – Black Label Society – Ozzy’s Song/Lord Humungus
Jungle Rot – Interview featuring: Apocalyptic Dawn/They Gave Their Lives/Strong Shall Survive
9 – Rotting Empire – Images Of War
10 – VITHIAL – Masquerading Deception of Tyranny
11 – FLESH FEAST – Tormented By Incarceration
12 – St October – Burn
13 – The Haunted North – Savage Ghost
14 – Kalmo – Feeding the Worms
15 – Thy Sanatorium – No Flag Left To Burn
16 – Crucial Velocity – Mortal Fallacy
17 – Rhino Proof – Deeper Form Of Love
18 – Binary Order – False Memories
19 – Burnt Witch – Bastard
20 – The Red Mountain – N.I.B./The Devils Whiskey (feat Zach Moonshine)
21 – Brutal Death Fuck – Alcohol
Full show streaming on Mixcloud:

Interview segments available also on YouTube, Spotify and Apple! 


Super massive shout out and thanks to the 199,620 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned into the live broadcast Friday night!

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