On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt sit down with MEZZOA guitarist and vocalist Nacho Maldonado for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the San Diego heavy rock scene.Nacho shares his beginnings as an aspiring musician during the explosive 90s underground rock era, where raw, gritty sounds shaped what would become MEZZOA’s signature style. He dives into his early work with his first band, MAGDALENE, and how that project evolved into MEZZOA, with several tracks originally crafted during that time still living on in the band’s current setlist.We explore MEZZOA’s latest album, TON618, and how Nacho leaned hard into heavier influences, fusing traditional metal and hardcore elements to create an aggressive, textured sound. He opens up about the creative process behind the record, how the band's sound has matured, and what fans can expect from their newest material.The conversation also covers the upcoming 5th edition of Nacho's SoCal Heavy Jam Festival, set to take place this October. Nacho talks about the festival’s growth, its roots in the local scene, and how it has become a destination for fans of heavy underground music. If you're into honest, deep dives into music, artistry, and DIY culture, this is an episode you can’t miss.Catch this wide-ranging conversation about music, history, passion, and community in one of the most dynamic underground scenes in the U.S.#mezzoa #nachomaldonado #heavygalaxyshow #socalmetal #undergroundrock #stonerrock #magdalene #heavymusic #ton618 #metalinterview #hardcoremetal #diyscene #metalbands #socalmusic #rockinterview #metalpodcast #stonermetal #heavyrockscene #sandiegomusic #metalcommunityNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!