On this episode of Vulgar Display of Podcast, The Mox talks with Zach Moore, drummer of St. Louis deathcore band This Is Me Breathing, on the very day of their massive album release show at FUBAR in St. Louis.

The band celebrates the release of their debut full-length album Serenity and Suffering, released June 27, 2026, with a stacked hometown show featuring Cult Noise, Naysayers, and Sentence to Ruin. Even better, every $15 ticket included a free physical copy of the album, making this one of the biggest nights in the band’s career.

Track-by-track highlight discussion includes:

Return to None
Zach explains the eerie synth elements heard early in the song and how those layered textures were created in the studio and recreated live.

Black Heavens Above
One of the heaviest songs on the record, featuring crushing bass and a devastating pre-breakdown section that was largely developed in the studio during the recording process.

A Hill to Die Upon
A standout track with strong Korn and Limp Bizkit inspired nu-metal influence. Zach discusses how guitarist intentionally brought that groove-heavy vibe into the writing process.

Serenity and Suffering
The title track stands apart with a darker, more atmospheric black metal feel that fans of Lorna Shore will appreciate. Zach reveals this song was written entirely in the studio and pushed the band into new creative territory.

The episode also highlights the strength of the St. Louis metal and hardcore scene, with Zach shouting out local favorites including Summoning the Lich, Polterguts, Sawed Off, CultNoise, and Naysayers.

Be sure to check out This Is Me Breathing and stream Serenity and Suffering now.

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