In episode 329 of the podcast we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber. We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, how that informs his creative process, his mindset when writing DevilDriver material, and their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out…
In episode 328 of the podcast, we bring back the mailbag. We answer questions from you, the music nerds/podheads that check in with us regularly. What’s an album whose art fits the music perfectly? What are some of our favorite podcast inside jokes? What band from the last 10 years…
In episode 327 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean Matthews (vocals) and Seth McClellan (bass) of the Portland, Maine funk metal band, Trawl. We catch up with the boys on all things Trawl since the last time we had them on. Playing shows across 2025, writing and recording new…
In episode 326 of the podcast, we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”, if you will. What makes a band name awesome? Some band names are iconic, and in some cases they elevate the band’s vibe,…
In episode 325 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jared Watson, vocalist of Dirty Heads. We dig into the bands writing process, being open to creativity, what it’s like being a band at this stage of their career, and their excellent new album ‘7 Seas’, out June 12th on Better…
In episode 324 of the podcast, we’re joined by Travis Shettel, vocalist and guitarist of the Massachusetts band Piebald. We dig into Piebald’s decision to put together a new full length LP, how they went about writing and recording, the positive memories a lot of people have with their music,…
In episode 323 of the podcast, we’re running it back with Nick Wheeler, lead guitarist of the Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects. We catch up with Nick in all that’s gone on in the Rejects world since we last had him on in 2021: touring in 2023, how covering Harvey…
