Episode 1 Sin City Soundwaves: Thrash Talk Behind the Kit with Mike Fitzgerald

This inaugural episode of Sin City Sound Waves features an interview with Michael Fitzgerald, a co-founding member and drummer of the Las Vegas death metal band Guttural Secrete and the current drummer for Nemesism. The conversation delves into Fitzgerald's musical journey, his experiences growing up in the Las Vegas area, and his reflections on the music scene beyond the casinos. He shares personal anecdotes, including buying his first Metallica CD, attending his first concert featuring Alice Cooper and the Scorpions, and his admiration for artists like Rush. The episode also covers Fitzgerald's insights on musical tastes, underrated albums, the evolution of the Las Vegas music scene, and the importance of maintaining physical fitness as a drummer. Fitzgerald discusses his band's upcoming projects and his hopes for future performances in Vegas.