Interviews/Guests Episodes

In episode 160 we bring back the legendary ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’. This time, we enlisted the help of the CEO of Nu Metal himself, Holiday Kirk. Is Quarashi a nu metal band? Where does Nonpoint stack up? What bands does the CEO ...

In episode 157 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brent Rambler, rhythm guitarist for Metalcore giants August Burns Red. We talk about the band’s longevity, consistency, and originality. Brent doubles as the bands co-manager and...

In episode 156 of the podcast, Seth McLellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals) of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl rejoin the podcast. We talk about their opportunity opening for Anthrax, Black Label Society and Exodus a fe...

In episode 153, we’re joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma’, writing in English, keeping creative control, and produc...

In episode 151 of the pod, we are joined by Joey Chiaramonte (Vocals) and Harold Griffin (Guitar) of the band Koyo. We chat their musical come up, how they were influenced by the great bands all around them in Long Island, th...

In episode 147 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary producer, and front man of Be Well and Battery, Brian McTernan. Brian has produced many great records over his career, but today we’re focused on just one - Thrice’s ‘T...

In episode 145, we speak with legendary metal photographer Jeremy Saffer. We met Jeremy this summer at Tattoo the Earth, watching him take photos of all the bands coming through the festival. We talk Jeremy’s come up, his ear...

In episode 144 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jeffery Mudgett (vocals/guitar) and Cody Capener (guitar) of the band Sunsleeper. We talk their formation, Cody joining the band, signing with Rude Records, and working with Bret...

In Episode 143 of the pod, Rob (Ep 17, 96, 132) rejoins us to talk about Woodstock ‘99. Both our very own Nate and he attended the now infamous festival, and have some crazy stories to share with the world. Did they swim in t...

In Episode 142 of the podcast, we welcome on Justin Foley, guitarist in the new band Lybica as well as drummer for Killswitch Engage/Blood Has Been Shed. We talk Lybica’s killer new album, Justin’s switching from playing drum...

In Episode 139 of the podcast, rapper, artist and King of Maine, Spose rejoins the pod (Eps 29, 82+83). We dig into the changing landscape surrounding touring, especially as an indie musician, in 2022. Lots of things changed ...

In Episode 138 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Sinn, bassist of The Distillers, and former Podioslave guest (Ep 66, 100). We got ambitious with this one and attempt to do the impossible: rank the 7 studio albums from leg...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tuck O’Leary, bassist of Fit For A King. We talk FFAK’s new album ‘The Hell We Create’ dropping 10/28/22, their tour supporting I Prevail and Pierce the Veil, as well as being an advocate for ...

In Ep 135, Greg Bergdorf joins us once again, making him the first 5 time guest in Podioslave history. It’s always an awesome time talking with Greg, and this conversation is no exception! Our focus in this episode is Zebrahe...

In Ep 132 of the pod, we bring back the Perfect Songs segment, as well as special guest Rob (Ep 17, 96). We take turns offering songs that are, in our eyes, perfect. What makes a perfect song for you? Let us know, hit us up o...

In Episode 131 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chad Benekos, founding member and original rhythm guitarist of the band (hed) p.e., to talk 25 years of the band’s debut self-titled album. This album was a genre-bending masterp...

We had a blast at the Tattoo the Earth resurrection in Worcester on 8/27/22, rubbing elbows backstage with numerous folks and catching up with old ‘friends of the pod’ alike. We were fortunate enough to talk with musicians, t...

In Episode 5 of “Podioslave Tattoos the Earth” we’re joined by Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust. We take a look back at Sevendust playing Warped Tour into Woodstock ‘99 into….you guessed it, Tattoo the Earth. We also talk about...

In Episode 4 of “Podioslave Tattoos the Earth” we’re joined by the one, the only, ANTHRAX. Scott Ian and Frank Bello of the legendary thrash metal band joined us to talk 40 years of Anthrax, getting back to touring, the resur...

In Ep 3 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth, we talk with two legends in the game, Shannon Larkin (Amen, Godsmack) and Brian Fair (Overcast, Shadows Fall). Shannon gives us some insight into the 2000 tour, being involved in a bun...

In Episode 2 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth, we get the perspective from a couple bands that were on the 2000 tour: Sepultura and The Workhorse Movement. Derrick Green of Sepultura joins us to chat about joining the band bef...

Here it is, Episode 1 of Podioslave Tattoos the Earth! To kick things off, we invite some friends to talk about where it all started: the original Tattoo the Earth Tour back in 2000. We’re joined by Scott Alderman (TTE Creato...

In our 121st episode, we’re joined by the one and only Blothar the Berserker — vocalist of metal legends GWAR. We cover everything from GWAR’s new album ‘The New Dark Ages,’ the impact Beavis & Butthead had on the band, their...

In our 117th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Jonah Matranga! Jonah is the vocal and guitar legend behind Far, onelinedrawing, Gratitude, New End Original, and many others. We cover damn near everything in this conve...