#93 Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli (Raped Ape)

Florida Sound Archive Podcast

Pooch: Beyond the Music - Raped Ape and More: An exclusive interview with guitarist/singer Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli, co-founder of Palm Beach heavy metal/thrash band, Raped Ape

Join Pooch as he shares his story, from growing up in Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, to his early influences in hard rock, heavy metal, punk and blues. He recounts his tenure with Florida's esteemed metal band Raped Ape (later Paingod), exploring South Florida's vibrant music scene, including numerous shows in Tampa, Jacksonville and beyond. Pooch recalls recording at Tampa's iconic Morrisound Studios with legendary death metal producer/engineer Scott Burns and meeting jazz bass legend Jaco Pastorius. Beyond music, Pooch is a talented painter and tattoo artist, owning Altered State Tattoo in Boynton Beach, FL. [Recorded 10/06/24]

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Instagram @pooch_art

Website: https://alteredstatetattoo.com/

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Website: https://slammie.com/rapedape/framespage.html

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