Classic Spins with Thanatopsis's David A. Couch

Have you heard that Thanatopsis has finally dropped a new record?

It's called Initiation.

Stream it over on SPOTIFY.

Take a listen and see what you're thinking about these metal vets. In the meantime, you can find out about what kind of music David A. Couch takes inspiration from.

1. My favorite kind of album is the concept album. The Wall is my absolute favorite. Beyond the amazing songs, it has spectacular nostalgia for me. What's your favorite one and why? 

I must go with King Diamond “Abigail” – King’s storytelling flows well with his vocal, the songs, musicianship, and guitar solos are all so great, killer. 

When it came out it felt ambitious to me, one of the first metal albums I can think of where every song is part of the story…Special shout out to Styx “Kilroy Was Here” since I saw that tour as a young kid… 

Beer Thirty with Thanatopsis's David A. Couch

Let's check back in on Denverby way of Oakland's, Thanatopsis. This time David A. Couch is going to let us know what sorts of beers he drinks.

Say thank you to him by giving his band a follow on INSTAGRAM.

1. My personal favorite beer style is the might Double India Pale Ale. The best DIPA in the world is STLIPA by Urban Chestnut. 

Tell me about your favorite style

Well I am a seasonal drinker so I tend to enjoy darker beers in the winter and pale ales in the summer. I was a hop head like you but have kind of toned down on that…. 

Hometown Tales with Thanatopsis's David A. Couch

Right now, Oakland's Thanatopsis is sitting on their new record, Initiation. It's some prog metal you're not going to want to sleep on.

In the meantime though, you can check out their YOUTUBE channel to get all the thunder. 

Let's find out about David A. Couch's hometown though shall we?

1. St. Louis City is my hometown. I've lived here for most of my life in and around the city. Where are you from? 

I was born in Boston but I grew up in Cleveland. I lived in Oakland for 14 years, which is where Thanatopsis was formed. 

Then I lived in Portland, OR for 8 years. Currently, I live in Denver, CO. I have been here for about 8 years.