Ben Hoagland of Extortionist joins The Zach Moonshine Show for a wild ride of riffs, raw honesty, and Pacific Northwest fury. We dive headfirst into the upcoming album Stare Into the Seething Wounds (out October 10th, 2025 via Unique Leader Records) and unpack the unique blend of deathcore aggression and haunting grunge melodies that define their sound.

🔥 Highlights from the conversation:

“You got the deathcore fucking heaviness in there, but you’ve also got the melodic stuff you might hear from Alice in Chains or Slipknot.” – Zach Moonshine

“Those two bands, Alice in Chains and Slipknot, they’re our biggest influence. You hit the nail on the head.” – Ben Hoagland

“This is what the world needs right now, man.” – Zach Moonshine

Ben shares how the rain-soaked, shadowy vibe of the PNW bleeds into Extortionist’s music, the band’s journey touring alongside Lorna Shore, Attila, and Bodysnatcher, and the grind of carving out an original sound in today’s heavy scene.

We also dig into the recording process for Stare Into the Seething Wounds, the personal themes behind the lyrics, and how Extortionist manages to fuse grunge, nu-metal, and extreme deathcore into something fresh and devastating.

⚡ Listen in, enter the chat, and crank it loud—if your neighbors don’t hear it, you’re not blasting it right.

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Check out the band here at this link:

https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/stare-into-the-seething-wounds

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https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025

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