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EP 293: The return of Terrestrials Adrian Duke and Ben Benton talking new music and much more
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I’m back with Terrestrials — and this time I’m joined by guitarist Adrian Dukeand drummer Ben Benton for a deep dive into the band’s latest chapter.
We talk about their brand-new singles “Many Moons” and “Endure”, the stories behind the songs, the evolution of the band and what’s happening behind the scenes as Terrestrials continue to push their sound forward.
You might remember my earlier conversation with Scott Alexander, where we talked about the band, their musical journey and their album Iridescent. Well, now we pick up that story and see where Terrestrials are heading next.
“Many Moons” looks at fear, failure and stepping outside those comfortable places we sometimes get stuck in, while “Endure” takes things somewhere deeper and more reflective.
Two new songs, two great musicians and plenty of conversation about where Terrestrials are heading next.
So turn it up and join me for Heavy Metal Tones Episode 293. 🤘🔥
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