{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ATX Metal Podcast","title":"Blackhat: ATXMP Showcase Artist","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1921,"description":"The Breakdown\nHeavy riffs for heavy hearts, and  show you do not want to miss. Ryan Rayle sits down with Seth Walker of BlackHat to unpack the band’s sound, the evolution of Seth’s writing, and why their live set hits harder than the record.\nSeth breaks down how a move from shoegaze and emo into metal shaped his approach to fronting BlackHat, and why the band’s music feels like alternative metal meeting alternative rock with a lot more bite. He also talks about the chemistry that brought him into the lineup, how Brandon’s deep catalog of riffs gives the band room to build, and why BlackHat’s live version of “Rose Colored Eyes” becomes a bigger, more aggressive experience on stage.\nYou’ll discover:\n-How Seth found his way from South Texas and Austin into BlackHat\n-Why Thornhill and Loathe helped unlock his writing process\n-What makes BlackHat’s songs land as “heavy dad rock” and “heavy riffs for heavy hearts”\n-How the band is approaching new songs, live arrangements, and future guitar duties\n-Why the band is already plotting bigger moves, from more Texas dates to possible out-of-state runs\nRyan and Seth also get into the reality of building a scene in Texas, from the value of unforgettable live shows to the challenge of keeping momentum between venues, releases, and the grind of local band life. They talk about the other projects and bands connected to the BlackHat orbit, the importance of community support, and the kind of exposure that can change everything for a rising band.\nBlackHat is still early in their run, but the hunger is obvious. If you want to hear how a new metal band is sharpening its sound, building its scene, and getting ready to make noise at the ATX Metal Podcast Showcase on December 5th at Come and Take It Live, this episode belongs on your list.\nBlackHat lineup: Seth Walker on vocals, Brandon Romero on guitar, Yoshi on drums, and Diego on bass. Perfect for fans of metalcore, alternative metal, Texas heavy music, and anyone who still believes...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ak1JZRc9-r0tkjvj2ym7QvUQgffa0PS2-YyKAmN1geE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzcxMTAvMTcwNjIx/ODc2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}