Moon Destroys on New Album "Omni," Zach Amster & Going Heavier | Juan Montoya & Evan Diprima | Ep. 39

Juan Montoya (ex-Torche) and Evan Diprima (ex-Royal Thunder) of Moon Destroys join The Sonic Road Podcast to talk about the band's new album Omni, out September 4th on Blues Funeral Recordings, and the new chapter that came with adding Zach Amster of Abrams on lead vocals and rhythm guitar.

In this episode:

How meeting Zach Amster on the road in 2025 changed everything, and why Omni is shorter, catchier, and more immediate than She Walks by Moonlight.

The origins of Moon Destroys, the debut EP with guests Troy Sanders, Paul Masvidal and Bryan Richie, the breakout 2025 run touring with Elder, Dozer and The Sword, and signing with Blues Funeral Recordings after connecting with Jadd Shickler.

The making of the record — the Type O Negative and Nine Inch Nails textures on "My Eyes," keeping it DIY with Evan recording in-house, Mario Quintero of Spotlights on the mix and master, and the analog, less-is-more approach.

Plus the state of the heavy underground in 2026, why albums beat singles, the venue merch-cut problem, and the upcoming US tour with The Well — including a Cleveland stop at the Beachland Ballroom where the band plans to play Omni nearly in full.

Order Omni: moondestroys.bandcamp.com/album/omni
Moon Destroys on Blues Funeral: bluesfuneral.com

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