
Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Erik Thorstenn, frontman of Bonginator, to dive into the band’s explosive new album Retrodeath — dropping on the 24th. From synthwave-infused death metal to retro horror and B-movie inspiration, Erik shares how Bonginator has carved a wild and unique sound that bridges heavy music with nostalgic chaos.🔥 In This Episode:Inside Retro Death — Bonginator’s most collaborative and experimental album yetHow synthwave, EDM, and death metal fuse to create a new, brutal hybrid soundThe band’s upcoming 7-week tour with Nomas and the importance of DIY venues like MagBar and Highland TaproomWhy fans in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Boise bring the most energyMovie and video game influences: The Fog, RoboCop, They Live, Silent Hill 2, and cult horror classics like Pieces and Evil DeadBehind the chaos: life on the road, tour rules, and the legend of Monsieur Le MarRetro Death vinyl variants, tapes, and collectible merch for old-school fansPoutine challenges, bus life, and the balance between food, metal, and madnessErik’s talks about what’s next for Bonginator🎮🎸 Whether you love brutal riffs, retro horror, or sci-fi nostalgia, this episode delivers a high-energy dive into one of metal’s most creative young bands.⚡ Stream “Retro Death” everywhere October 24th!#Bonginator #ErikThorstenn #RetroDeath #DeathMetal #SynthwaveMetal #MetalPodcast #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #EDMMetal #UndergroundMetal #RetroGaming #HorrorMovies #EvilDead #TheyLive #RoboCop #TonyHawkSoundtrack #DeathMetalPodcast #ExtremeMusic #Redivider #NomasTour #MetalTour2025 #PoutineChallenge #HeavyMusic