The Heavy Desert Podcast

I talk all things in the heavy/desert/stoner rock genre. Interviews, recommendations, concert reviews. Discover a whole new world of rock music with me, your host, Dan Sierras.

The Heavy Desert Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Daniel Sierras, with 172 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Daniel Sierras hosts The Heavy Desert Podcast, a music show with 172 episodes published.

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  Episode #175

  Top 10 New Albums of Q3 With Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog

  Oct 1, 20261h 4m

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Mark Richard of The Jam Yeti Music Blog joins the show as we countdown our Top 10 new releases of the third quarter of 2026. With lists from a few listeners, as well as some honorable mentions, we cover dozens of new albums for you to check out! We also share some of what we’re looking forward to for the final quarter of 2026. If it’s new heavy rock you’re looking for, look no further, The Heavy Desert Podcast has you covered! Make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

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  Episode #174

  Earthlore

  Sep 30, 202641 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Drew Pelrine, Gabe Haydar and Troy Welling of Earthlore join the show. Out of Boston, Massachusetts, Earthlore released its debut, full-length album Within The Earth on August 28th. It is a killer album and we dig deep into it, their influences, and what they have coming up. We also talk about their recent appearance at RPM Fest on Labor Day Weekend and what it was like to play the 10th year of the fest. I had a great chat with these guys, so make sure to check out their album, and come back and get to know the guys! Tune in & subscribe!

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  Episode #173

  3 Wheeler Band

  Sep 29, 202639 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I'm joined by Jose and David of 3 Wheeler Band! With the band gearing up to hit Ripplefest Mexico on November 14 at Foro 28 in Mexico City, we dive deep into their origins, influences, songwriting, upcoming plans, and plenty more. If 3 Wheeler Band isn't on your radar yet, now's the time to change that. These guys deliver massive riffs, good vibes, and a no-nonsense approach to rock 'n' roll. Their recipe is simple: crack a cold beer, fire up the carne asada, and unleash the riffs. So grab your drink of choice, turn it up loud, and join us for a killer conversation. Tune in & subscribe!

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  Episode #172

  Brenna Leath of Crystal Spiders & High Priestess Nighthawk of Heavy Temple

  Sep 24, 20261h 6m

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I welcome Brenna Leath of Crystal Spiders & High Priestess Nighthawk of Heavy Temple. At the time of the recording they were set to go on tour together starting October 2nd, but unfortunately, Heavy Temple had to bow out. But I had such an incredible chat with them, I couldn’t just sit on it! We dig into their influences to the backstory of the bands. We even talk a little horror and Nighthawks recent trip to Tomahawk show, and so much more! I had a blast talking to these lovely ladies and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Tune in and subscribe!

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  Episode #171

  Doctor Nez - Kenny Charters

  Sep 23, 202634 min

  Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Kenny Charters of the Colorado Springs band Doctor Nez joins the show. Doctor Nez look to release its third EP Nothing Short of Silver on October 1st and we talk all about it! What started out as a solo, bedroom project, morphed into a three-piece band playing shows around the greater Denver, Colorado area. Kenny never saw this coming and he share his story. And stay tuned after my chat for the exclusive Heavy Desert Podcast Premiere of the title track off the upcoming release! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

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