For those of you who know me, I'm a huge fan of horror movies and especially the storytelling in The Conjuring series. So imagine my surprise when I see a post on MetalSucks that says something like Vera Farmiga Starts a Metal Band!

Firstly...WHAT.

Second, we gotta get The Yagas on the show to have a conversation.

I got the opportunity to speak with Jason Bowman and Renn Hawkey from The Yagas about their new album, the formation of their band through Jason's music school Rock Academy, and the creative process behind coming up with The Yagas debut record, Midnight Minuet. Did you know Scott Ian from Anthrax may be responsible for the formation of The Yagas? Because that may absolutely be a thing.

We discuss the themes present in their lyrics, their musical influences, and share personal stories that shaped their artistic journey. The conversation also touches on their favorite songs from the album and concludes with fun questions that reveal their personalities and musical tastes.

As always, I also ask Jason and Renn about what musicians they'd pit in a wrestling match for the ages and what kind of match! Ginger Baker vs. WHO???

Let's GO!

Learn more about The Yagas

www.instagram.com/theyagas

www.facebook.com/theyagas.

www.theyagas.com

@theyagasband @rockacademywoodstock2056

00:00 Intro to The Yagas

03:38 The Formation of The Yagas at Rock Academy

07:05 The Creative Process Behind the Album

10:49 Exploring the Lyrics and Themes of the Record

13:34 The Creative Process in Music

17:01 Exploring Personal Connections to Songs

20:20 The In Between: What Are Renn and Jason's favorite Yaga's song?

23:31 Musical Wrestling Matches and Personal Playlists

28:11 Ropes N Riffs Outro for Riverside.mp4

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling...

Hi guys!

I'm really excited to have sat down with by buddy Darren Fisher, also known as THESE WOLVES. He's a talented composer known for his work on wrestling music, including his popular rendition of MJF's AEW theme Better Than You and his cover of Hangman Page's theme, Dead To Rights. We discuss the intersection of wrestling and music, the creative process behind composing themes, and the impact of music on wrestling culture.

Darren shares his experiences filming wrestling matches, collaborating with other musicians, and the challenges of storytelling through music. Our conversation also touches on personal musical influences and the future of wrestling music.

Check out These Wolves:

🎸 https://www.instagram.com/these_wolves/

🎸 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThZSZm3Xu2Zbm5ASw4R_6w

🎸 https://www.facebook.com/THESEWOLVES/

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🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ropes-n-riffs/id1781702913

About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49

Social media:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnkiernanmusic

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnkiernanmusic

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• Website: www.johnkiernanmusic.com

#music #wrestling #ropesnriffs #johnkiernan

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Javi, formerly Javier Bernal in WWE NXT and Evolve, and wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan explore the intersection of metalcore music and wrestling, discussing Javi's influences, his journey of self-discovery, and the importance of community in both fields.

They delve into Javi's his time at NXT and Evolve, his experiences with injuries, and how he has crafted a unique persona that resonates with fans. The discussion highlights the power of music and wrestling to connect people and the significance of authenticity in performance. In this engaging conversation,

Javi and John also discuss how he wrote his own entrance theme post-WWE, who some of the names in the music video were (including his wife WWE's Tatum Paxley), and what a dream wrestling card of musicians would be!

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📹 I use Riverside.FM to record and edit my shows!

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Listen to Ropes N Riffs wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and more!

🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3upFt8nCe2ONsS29jtjzA0?si=81198fdfdfe84019

🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ropes-n-riffs/id1781702913

About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49

Social media:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnkiernanmusic

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnkiernanmusic

• Twiter: www.twitter.com/jkiernanguitar

• Website: www.johnkiernanmusic.com