METAL MANIACS PODCAST EPISODE #126 | AT WATER (Detroit, MI) – “The Sum of All Parts” Interview + Deep Dive! | Djent, Groove & Alternative Metal Powerhouse!

In Episode 126 of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, we sit down with At Water, a rising djenty, heavy alternative metal band straight from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Blending crushing riffs, precision grooves, and melodic hooks, At Water has carved out a unique space in the Michigan metal scene — and their debut EP “The Sum of All Parts” (released March 28, 2025) proves they’re a force to watch.

💿 Stream the EP:

👉 https://atwatermi.bandcamp.com/

🎥 YouTube: At Water Official Channel

💀 EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

Jay and Modd dive deep with the full At Water lineup:

Rob – Vocals

Pat – Guitar & Songwriting

Nick “Fishy” – Bass & Live Rig Setup

Jordan – Drums

Together, we unpack the band’s origins, their evolving sound, and how they’ve built their technical yet emotional brand of modern metal. From their earliest singles to their latest release, we explore how At Water crafts songs that balance melody, atmosphere, and head-splitting heaviness.

🎶 DISCOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS:

💥 The Sum of All Parts (2025)

Reset – Infectious melodies and killer groove.

Goodbye to Hero – Tight hi-hat work and a standout chorus.

Continuum – Syncopated perfection, great gang vocals, and punchy bass tone.

Departure – Atmospheric clean sections leading into a devastating breakdown.

🧠 SPIRIT Annihilated – October 27, 2025

A fresh single that captures At Water’s blend of haunting melody and djent aggression.

💬 PODCAST TOPICS INCLUDE:

What inspired each member to dive into metal and extreme music

How At Water develops song patterns, grooves, and solos

The band’s creative process and how they handle collaboration & critique

Their evolution from early singles to the polished sound on The Sum of All Parts

Michigan’s metal scene and their role within it

What’s next for At Water in 2025 and beyond

⚡ FOLLOW AT WATER:

🎧 Bandcamp: https://atwatermi.bandcamp.com/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdABEGdVnXCSEIIGolgzLag/videos

📸 Instagram | 🎶 Spotify | 🔥 LinkTree coming soon

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