Voice Of Dread Podcast

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The Voice Of Dread Podcast is the creation of horror/suspense author, Pete Altieri. Pete is also the co-host and producer of Murder Metal Mayhem, a weekly true crime/heavy metal podcast.The Voice Of Dread Podcast will feature updates from Pete on his various writing projects, discussions of horror/suspense movies and books, interviews with various people in the horror/suspense industry, audio excerpts from Pete's books, and much more.The Voice of Dread Podcast is a bi-weekly show on the Horns High Podcast Network.

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Episode 14 - The Art of Writing: Using Beta Readers

Aug 29 2021 31 mins

Pete is joined by Chris "CK" Kovacs, one of his co-hosts for the Murder Metal Mayhem podcast, to roll out a new series, The Art of Writing. In this episode the two discuss how beta readers are an important part of the writing process. CK has been Pete's beta reader for several years and has worked with him on all three Creation of Chaos short story collections, plus

Episode 13 - Maximum Overdrive

Aug 08 2021 24 mins

Pete is joined in studio with one of the co-hosts of Murder Metal Mayhem, Joey Cashman. They do this 13th episode with a discussion of the 1986 horror classic, "Maximum Overdrive". They talk about the significance of the movie's theme of man against machine during the time period it was released, some of the criticisms of it, and much more.Check out Pete's other

Episode 12 - The Eyes Have It

Jun 06 2021 56 mins

Pete does his 12th episode with the audio version of his chilling short story, "The Eyes Have It". He explains the motivation behind taking Poe's classic, "The Tell-Tale Heart", and twisting it up to make it his own creation.Brought to you by Rotten Cotton - the place for the sickest horror and true crime t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and more. Plus, they ha

Episode 11 - The Creep

May 23 2021 56 mins

Pete does his 11th episode with the audio version of his chilling short story, "The Creep". He explains the horrific nightmares that inspired the story as well as the real medical condition which spawned from his 2001 cancer fight.Brought to you by Rotten Cotton - the place for the sickest horror and true crime t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and more. Plus, they have an AMA

Episode 10 - The Exorcist

May 09 2021 51 mins

Pete is joined in studio by his co-host from the Murder Metal Mayhem podcast, Joey Cashman, for a discussion about The Exorcist franchise. They talk about the book by William Peter Blatty, the original movie, and the subsequent sequels, prequels, and TV show. It's an interesting 53-minute breakdown.Brought to you by Rotten Cotton - the place for the sickest horror and true cri

Episode 9 - The Necronomicon (with Shaun Farrugia)

Apr 25 2021 37 mins

Pete is joined by Aussie artist/musician, Shaun Farrugia, to discuss the fictional grimoire, The Necronomicon. Both are big fans of H.P. Lovecraft and they discuss the origin of the dreadful book, Lovecraft's attitude toward it, and the many others who have referenced it throughout the genre.Brought to you by Rotten Cotton - the place for the sickest horror and true crime t-sh

Episode 8 - The Last Supper

Apr 11 2021 56 mins

Pete discusses the motivation and background story for his short story, "The Last Supper", that will be included in his upcoming book, "Creation Of Chaos III". He also reads the story for listeners to hear about the dysfunctional family that meets once a year for Thanksgiving, and why each one of them wants someone at the table to die. It's a harrowing stor

Episode 7 - Grave Bells With Brad Tucker

Mar 28 2021 41 mins

Pete is joined by co-host Brad Tucker for an episode about grave bells, the fad that was a real thing more than 100 years ago to avoid being buried alive. Brad is a funeral director and the guys discuss the history of grave bells, horror movies and books containing the theme of being buried alive, Pete's most recent short story, "The Bells Of San Pedro", as well as B

Episode 6 - Masks Of The Macabre With Rick Fisher

Mar 14 2021 59 mins

Pete is joined by Rick Fisher of Sik Rik Masks for a discussion about his work creating masks of serial killers, horror themes, and more. They talk about a variety of topics, such as what got Rick into making masks, the various masks he's done, the process of how it's done, his time playing in the metal band, Ripped, and much more.Listen to the Voice Of Dread Podcast.Buy

Episode 5 - Tools Of Terror With Tony Campagna

Feb 28 2021 38 mins

Pete deals the pain once again with co-host, Tony Campagna, of Spellbound FX and Art. They discuss special effects, make-up, and gory props in horror. Tony discusses his influences, training he's had, his time doing performance art in a metal band, his work with escape rooms, and lots more.Listen to the Voice Of Dread Podcast.Check out The 666 Express!Buy one of Pete's bo