# Metal on Metal - Pile "Sunshine and Balance Beams"

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Podcast: [Metal on Metal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/metal-on-metal-818462)
Published: 2026-01-07T00:34:25+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Rick Maguire of the Boston Massachusetts based indie rock/post-punk band Pile. In this interview, we discuss their new album Sunshine and Balance Beams . We also discuss Jeff Buckley, All Fiction, the Mirror House pedal, Stephen Miller, and personal art practices. This episode is brought to you by Pull the Plug Patches and Third Moon Brewery. Use code "metalonmetal" to get free beer shipping to most places in Ontario from Third Moon Brewery at thirdmoonbrewing.com. Links mentioned in this episode: https://pile.bandcamp.com/album/sunshine-and-balance-beams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6zuVrAoblg&list=RDA6zuVrAoblg&start_radio=1 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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