Metal Shop's Backstage Pass - Episode 189: Metal Shop Interviews Robin Staps from The Ocean

Robin Staps is the guitarist and lead songwriter for the German
progressive metal band The Ocean. Over the last 20 years, The
Ocean has released some incredible genre and mind bending heavy
music, amassing a cult-like following in the underground. I spoke
with Robin about The Ocean’s new upcoming album, growing up in
the straight edge hardcore scene, the importance of the DIY
ethics, playing squat punk communes in Europe, early musical
influences, life during the pandemic and much more.