Interviews/Guests Episodes

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 masterpiece, which took so many different styles of music and melded them together beautifully. Chad gives us insight into how the band grew into that sound, signing with Jive Records and the record company giving them the freedom to do what they do, as well as many other storie...

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, tattoo artists and entrepreneurs, as well as catching many of the bands we’ve been talking about since this thing was announced. What a spectacular day! Lineup is as follows - all Instagram links: Brian Fair of Overcast: @brianshadfall, @overcast.hc Brandan Schiep...

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 20(+) years of ‘Animosity’, touring extensively on that record, and it’s impact and legacy for Sevendust. Lajon and the boys are putting the finishing touches on a new album, so stay tuned for that! Check out Tattoo the Earth at: Web: https://thepalladium.net/ta...

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 resurrection of Tattoo the Earth, and maybe an anecdote or two about their time in the acting biz. Check out Tattoo the Earth at: Web: https://thepalladium.net/tattoo-the-earth/ IG: @tattootheearthfestival Twitter: @tattootheearth Check out Anthrax: IG: @anth...

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 bunch of projects, and how Amen toured the world with Slipknot. Brian returns to tell us how the Overcast reunion/comeback came about, being excited to play the 2022 version of Tattoo the Earth, and seeing tanks roll down the street in Turkey. Both of these conversations are...

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 before Tattoo the Earth, taking the TTE tour and the chaos that ensued, and being in the band now for nearly 25 years. Myron from The Workhorse Movement then gives us the perspective of being an up and coming band, working the crowd in the parking lot after their set, and try...

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 Creator), Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour Creator), Naomi Fabricant (2000 Tour Press/Production), Fran Strine (2000 Tour Photographer), and Mike Bellamy (2000 Tour Tattoo Artist). Each guest gives us their perspective regarding TTE, all that went on behind the scenes, and even some wild ...

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 infamous live show experience, return to touring, their merch and being in creative control, and everything in between. This conversation takes the cake for both funniest and wildest Podioslave interviews to date. Blothar was truly a one of a kind guest. We’d love for ev...

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 conversation: Jonah’s Boston roots and his early intro to music, moving to Cali and the 90s Sacramento scene, Far’s legacy and their impact on music, the Gratitude album, his songwriting approach, collaborating with the likes of Lupe Fiasco/Mike Shinoda/Taproot, and deep dive int...

In our 115th episode, we’re joined by the legendary Jesse Leach! Jesse is the vocal mastermind behind Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace, Seemless, The Weapon, and host of the Stoke the Fire Podcast. We talk 20 years of ‘Alive or Just Breathing’ (making of, influence, and legacy), Killswitch Engage’s return to touring and staying sharp during the pandemic, his creative and writing process, the upcoming live KSE album, what’s next for his music projects, and much more. Opening transition music:...

In our 112th episode, we’re joined by east coast indie rock band - Out of Service. Mike (Vocals), Teebs (Guitar), and Brian (Bass) come on the podcast to talk about the early days of the band, signing to Enjoy the Ride Records, the overall creative process, and their new album ‘The Ground Beneath Me’ — dropping on June 3rd. Come for the stories behind the album features (John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday, Devin and Toby from Emery, and more), stick around to see what’s next for the band. Podiosla...

In our 111th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Sergio Vega! Sergio is the the Bassist mastermind behind the Quicksand catalog, as well as being the Bassist extraordinaire for Deftones for the last 12+ years. We talk about his recent experience at the Grammys, what he’s up to creatively with Quicksand and his new writing/production projects (some exciting names in the mix!), as well as an in-depth look into his time with Deftones. Want to know how songs like “Tempest” came together? We ha...

In our 110th episode, we’re joined by Casey Cavaliere, Lead Guitarist of the The Wonder Years. Casey is a triple threat, in that he’s a guitarist, producer/engineer, and podcaster. With The Wonder Years having just completed their 40 date full US tour to celebrate the albums ‘The Upsides’ and ‘Suburbia…’, we thought who better than Casey to give us a recap on the whole experience. We talk what goes into playing a 30 song set list, picking support acts like Spanish Love Songs and Origami Angel, p...

In our 109th episode, we’re joined by Mike Hartsfield - Founder/Owner of New Age Records, Bassist of Freewill, Guitarist of Outspoken, and many other bands. We dive into Mike’s come up with music in the 80s, the formation of Freewill and the legend surrounding their debut album, how New Age Records gets started, some epic show stories from the 80s and 90s, and the full circle moment of Freewill still putting out music and playing shows in 2022. Come for the music nerdery and Cali scene stories, ...

In our 107th episode, we’re rejoined by our Episode 57 guests, Sean (vocals) and Seth (bassist) of the band Trawl. We catch up on what they’ve been up to over the past year, including opening for Blacktop Mojo and Nonpoint, new music in the pipeline (which we lended our voices to!) and much more. Lots of interesting talk about being a DIY band in todays landscape, don’t miss this one! We also talk about summer shows we’re excited for as fans. This was recorded before the news of the untimely ...

In our 104th episode, we’re joined by Scott Alderman - Author and creator of the Tattoo the Earth Tour. We dive into Scott’s early music life, his work getting Tattoo the Earth off the ground in the summer of 2000, jockeying for position in the live music landscape with Ozzfest and Warped Tour, and the book he’s written chronicling all of this - Caravan of Pain. Come for the music nerdery and industry talk, stick around to hear about grannies getting Scott and Co. banned for life in his home sta...

In our 103rd episode, we’re joined by the one and only Vinnie Caruana. Vinnie is the vocalist of The Movielife, I Am the Avalanche, Constant Elevation, and Peace’d Out. We talk Vinnie’s come up in the Long Island music scene, the formation and early days of The Movielife, the Revelation Records and Drive Thru Records signings, the initial break of The Movielife and start of I Am the Avalanche, his various other projects, and what’s next for him. Vinnie has always stayed true to himself and has a...

In our 102nd episode, we’re joined by Matty, Miyagi, and G from The World. We talk how the band formed, their musical approach and creative process, signing with Velocity Records and Equal Vision Records, their debut EP, and what’s next for the band. Matty (Vocals), Miyagi (Guitar), G (Bass), and the rest of The World are putting their own spin on hardcore and we’re here for all of it! Opening transition music: The World - “Lifeline” Fade out music: The World - “Intro” Both tracks can be foun...

Episode 100…we made it! We wanted to do something special for this one, so we brought some old friends back and asked them “what’s your go-to down home cookin’/comfort food album that you always come back to?” This is a compilation style episode that has all new, never before heard content. Episode features commentary from: Tucker Rule/Thursday, Spose, Brian Fair/Shadows Fall, Benny Horowitz/The Gaslight Anthem, Greg Bergdorf/The Bourbon Bros/ex-Zebrahead, Ryan Sinnott/The Distillers, Steve E...

In our 99th episode, we’re joined by Benny Horowitz, Drummer of The Gaslight Anthem and Mercy Union. Benny is a 90s OG, having booked and played shows for over 25 years at this point. We dig into Benny’s DIY roots in the NJ punk/hardcore scene, the start of The Gaslight Anthem, signing to SideOneDummy, eventually signing to a major label and everything that comes with it — and much more. Benny’s conversation chops rival his ability to crush the drums, and we couldn’t have asked for more. This is...

In our 96th episode, we all bring a few perfect songs to the table. We didn’t do this alone though — we brought back Rob to help us out! Rob is a dear friend of the pod, New England rock radio legend, and previous guest (Episode 17). What makes up a perfect song you ask? Is it the lyrics? Melodies? Song structure? All of the above? Is Bohemian Rhapsody a perfect song? Reach out to us and let us know what your perfect songs are, what we got right, and what we got wrong! We open this episode...

In our 94th episode, we’re joined by Brian Fair, Vocalist of Shadows Fall, Overcast, and many others. Brian is a legend in the game and really needs no introduction. We talk the early Shadows Fall days, their touring come up (clubs to theatres to arenas), their recent reunion in Worcester, MA and what’s next. Want to hear about the infamous “Ceiling Show” or “Kitty Litter Show”? We have you covered. It was an absolute honor to talk with a New England metal legend like Brian! This is a can’t miss...

In our 92nd episode, we’re joined by Tucker Rule, Drummer and founding member of Thursday. What happens when one of the most important and influential albums of the last few decades turns 20? You invite the Drummer of the band on the podcast to talk about it— and we did just that. We talk Tucker’s start with music, the early days of Thursday, their eventual signing, and a deep dive into ‘Full Collapse.’ We also talk Thursday’s return to the live stage — as they set to hit the road in the near fu...

In our 89th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Steve Ewing — vocalist for The Urge and The Steve Ewing Band. We talk Steve’s come up, the early days of The Urge, their melding of many different styles, and more. Ever wonder how they named “Master of Styles” and “Receiving the Gift Of Flavor”? Want to know how they fared playing in front of 5000 Korn fans? Listen here and find out! Transition music: The Urge - “Brainless” (Live - 20th Anniversary recording) Fade out music: Steve Ewin...