SLUG Mag Soundwaves Episode #262 – The Ditch and the Delta Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / Share Share Link EmbedLocal progressive metal band The Ditch and the Delta will release their first full-length album, Hives and Decline, on Battleground Records on May 12. Elliot Secrist (guitar/vocals) shares the meanings behind the band’s lyrics and background story on The Ditch and the Delta’s growth over time. “…I drink more whiskey than any human should ever drink, but I still care about the planet and people. “Growing up in Utah, it’s hard to remove myself from Utah,” says Secrist. You can check out The Ditch and the Delta’s music at theditchandthedelta.bandcamp.com or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/theditchandthedeltaslc/.