EP 212 – Minnesota Pete Campbell of Rust Bucket: Fuzzed-Out Riffs, Vinyl Obsessions & Underground Spirit

In Episode 212 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Minnesote Pete Campbell, drummer of Rust Bucket and longtime underground metal veteran, for a raw and wide-ranging conversation about music, fatherhood, vinyl, and the grind of the DIY scene.

Pete dives into the creation of Rust Bucket’s debut album, released in January, featuring sludgy, riff-heavy standouts like “4 on the Floor”, “Wooden Nickel”, “Hypertension”, and “Apparition.” He shares how the band—formed by lifelong friends and fellow dads—went from jamming in a garage to releasing vinyl through Glory or Death Records, with a mission to create the nastiest, fuzziest guitar tone possible.

The duo nerds out on limited-edition vinyl pressings, including liquid-filled, wax mage, and film-infused records, comparing indie labels like Glory or Death and Pelagic Records. Pete also previews his next projects: five new Rust Bucket tracks, a second solo album, and a new supergroup called Axe Dragger, featuring members of Fu Manchu, Dark Funeral, and early Pantera.

🔥 Highlights from This Episode:

• Rust Bucket’s debut album breakdown & standout tracks

• Recording with Glory or Death Records & killer vinyl pressings

• How longtime friends formed a "dad band" that rips

• Pete’s 10-year history with Pentagram & behind-the-scenes stories

• New band Axe Dragger with Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) & Terry Glaze (Pantera)

• Deep talk on the power of rhythm sections in bands like Sabbath, Zeppelin, and Clutch

• Balancing music and fatherhood, sharing tunes with kids

• Stories from the road & the underground rock lifestyle

🧠 Topics Covered:
Rust Bucket • Axe Dragger • Glory or Death Records • Vinyl Culture • Pentagram • Fu Manchu • Pantera • DIY Music Scene • Underground Rock • Sludge Metal • Doom Metal • Musical Fatherhood • Studio Production • Rhythm Section Importance • Sparta • Foo Fighters • Concert Traditions

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