Teaser Talk

Tyler Levenson of Afterlife joins Hollie Nicole for a backstage Teaser Talk interview at Welcome to Rockville 2026. Tyler discusses the explosive response to “Bad Habit,” how the band is entering a new creative era, and why the next Afterlife release may be their heaviest song yet.

The conversation also dives into growing with fans through Rockville, SiriusXM Octane success, social media reactions, live performance energy, and build...

Stu Folsom of SpiritWorld joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a cinematic and heavy conversation about touring, horror westerns, LP4, and building one of the most unique worlds in modern metal.

Stu discusses SpiritWorld’s evolution from DIY beginnings to major tours with Avatar, Obituary, and Sepultura while also opening up about writing novels, short stories, and creating a fully connected universe around...

Elias Soriano of Nonpoint joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a powerful Teaser Talk interview covering new music, emotional songwriting, overseas touring, and the next chapter for Nonpoint.

Elias discusses the meaning behind the new song “Is It,” touring Europe with Lacuna Coil, the Out of Control Tour, recording a new full-length album, and why overseas demand for the band continues to grow. He also open...

Plain White T’s join Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a nostalgic and hilarious Teaser Talk conversation about touring, MySpace-era fame, “Hey There Delilah,” and the evolution of pop punk.

The band shares stories from the road with Yellowcard and New Found Glory, reflects on shaping a generation of alternative rock, and teases brand-new music coming in 2026. Fans also get an inside look at how VIP fans are helpin...

Dorothy Martin of Dorothy joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a powerful and playful Teaser Talk conversation about live performance energy, creative growth, vulnerability, faith, and new music.

Dorothy reflects on The Way, the deluxe release, working with Slash, adding an outlaw country edge with Lainey Gardner, and hitting the road on the Rise of Rock Tour with Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots. She also tease...

Plain White T’s join Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a nostalgic and hilarious Teaser Talk conversation about touring, MySpace-era fame, “Hey There Delilah,” and the evolution of pop punk.

The band shares stories from the road with Yellowcard and New Found Glory, reflects on shaping a generation of alternative rock, and teases brand-new music coming in 2026. Fans also get an inside look at how VIP fans are helpin...

Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for an immersive conversation about the evolution of cello metal, the influence of Metallica, and the honesty at the heart of heavy music.

Eicca shares the story behind Apocalyptica’s revolutionary sound, their journey from classical musicians to global metal innovators, the creative challenges behind Plays Metallica Vol. 2, and what fans can expect ...

Cradle of Filth joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for an unforgettable episode of Teaser Talk.

Dani Filth opens up about life on the road during the Majestic In Depth U.S. Tour, the band’s signature blend of horror and theatrical extreme metal, their upcoming album, touring Australia with DevilDriver, and even a surprising collaboration with Ed Sheeran.

The conversation also explores how Cradle of Filth continues ...

Dez Fafara of DevilDriver joins Teaser Talk at Welcome to Rockville for a powerful conversation about the band’s new album Strike and Kill, the first single “Dig Your Own Grave,” and the hunger it takes to keep creating heavy music at the highest level.

In this episode, Dez talks about the mission behind Strike and Kill, describing the record as nonstop, aggressive, and built around resilience, strength, and no compromise. He al...

Mayday Parade joins Teaser Talk at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a conversation about 20 years as a band, their Florida roots, new music, fan-favorite songs, and what is next.

In this episode, Mayday Parade reflects on playing Welcome to Rockville for the first time, how their longtime friendship has helped keep the band together, and what still makes festival performances exciting after two decades. They also talk about the emo...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Trey Landrum of Devil’s Cut to talk about the band’s unique blend of metalcore and country influence.

Trey breaks down how Devil’s Cut developed their “mossy oak metal” sound, pulling from heavy riffs, country storytelling, southern visuals, and real Kentucky energy. The conversation digs into their debut album Roadkill, dropping April 24, and why the band puts so much foc...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole catches up with Nick Wolf, lead singer of Oceans On Other Planets, for a conversation about new music, tour life, and building momentum as a modern rock band.

Nick talks about the band’s upcoming EP, their run on the Nu Metal Sucks Tour with SpineShank, Hed PE, and Primer 55, and what it takes to prepare for a demanding stretch of shows. He also opens up about collaborations with Jay Gor...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Sean and Seth of Les Palms to talk about the launch of their new band and the story behind their debut single “Second Chances.”

The conversation dives into how the project came together unexpectedly, evolving from a solo idea into a full band built on creative chemistry. Sean and Seth open up about writing from personal experience, including themes of addiction and vulnera...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Blothar, frontman of GWAR, for a conversation that is anything but ordinary.

Blothar dives into the chaos behind GWAR’s live shows, what fans can expect from the current tour, and how the band continues to stay relevant after decades of pushing boundaries. The interview also explores their recent cover of “Pink Pony Club,” the band’s long history of reworking unexpected so...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole catches up with Ryan Dominguez of Tokyo Rose for a conversation about the band’s return, the process of writing again, and what this new chapter looks like after years away.

Ryan talks about how reunion shows in 2024 helped spark the decision to create new music, leading to the release of the 2026 single “Something Sweeter.” He also shares how the writing process has changed over time, w...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Kirk Windstein, founder, vocalist, and guitarist of Crowbar. The conversation digs into the core of Crowbar’s sound, how the band has stayed true to its original vision, and why that heaviness still connects with fans across generations.

Kirk talks about his riff-first songwriting process, Crowbar’s recent growth on streaming and social media, and what it means to see youn...

Jake Kolatis of The Casualties joins Teaser Talk on the day the band releases Detonate - their first full-length album in eight years.

In this episode, Jake talks about what led to the long gap between records, how Detonate came together over time, and the themes driving the album. From frustration with the current state of the world to the importance of unity, the conversation dives into how the band channels real-life tension into...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Youngy, frontman of Australian metal band King Parrot. Fresh off a huge year, Youngy reflects on the band’s chaotic run of touring, releasing new music, and sharing stages with acts like Pantera and Powertrip.

The conversation dives into the band’s intense yet tongue-in-cheek style, the reality of life on the road, and what fans can expect from their upcoming 2026 tour wit...