Kelly Shaefer and Atheist blazed a trail in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s that has inspired throngs of technical metal bands to this day. The band was entrenched in the Floridian Death Metal scene in its heyday, yet Atheist remained one of a kind; truly unique. In 2025 Atheist is more popular than ever. They are working on a new album and hitting the road hard.
In this very special episode we talk to Kelly about the longevity of Atheist, his stint with Velvet Revolver, dog food, and being grateful for every moment. Join us.
@atheistband @kellyshaefer
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Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.
Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.
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