Teaser Talk

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring conversation. From rocking a full suit in blistering heat to connecting with fans who grew up as misfits, The Funeral Portrait prove why they’re one of the most exciting theatrical rock acts today.

Lee opens up about their unforgettable Louder Than Life set, inclu...

Host Hollie Nicole sits down with Joe Exotic, the man the world knows as Tiger King, for a very different kind of conversation.

Instead of memes and mayhem, this exclusive Tiger King interview dives into the music, mission, love and lessons that shaped Joe long before and long after the Netflix series.

Joe opens up about:

• The parts of Tiger King that he feels got him wrong

• His passion for helping kids through Operation S...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Adam Russell and Dan Marsala from Story of the Year at Louder Than Life Festival for a fun and nostalgic episode of Teaser Talk! From joking about their early 2000s emo roots to teasing a brand-new record, the band brings their trademark humor, honesty, and high energy to the conversation.

They share what fans can expect from their Louder Than Life setlist, tease their upcoming co-headlining tour with Se...

Join Teaser Talk as we chat with Beth Vandal of the stellar punk-pop group A New Violet! Beth discusses her powerful new single, "66," and the incredible news that it will be featured in the She Rides documentary about women motorcycle riders. We explore the band's growth, the importance of creating unfiltered music, and Beth's killer advice for artists feeling the pressure of trends and algorithms. A must-listen ...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Marcus Bridge of Northlane at Louder Than Life Festival for their first-ever U.S. festival appearance in this electrifying episode of Teaser Talk. From rocking the stage in a blazing-hot red suit to winning over an early festival crowd, Marcus shares their experience of bringing their boundary-pushing sound across the globe.

He talks about their unique evolution blending metalcore with electronic element...

In this special episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Oklahoma rock icons Cody Hanson and Marshal Dutton of Hinder live at Louder Than Life Festival 2025. From their early smash hits like “Lips of an Angel” to their powerful new album Back to Life, Hinder proves they’re still one of rock’s most electrifying forces.

The guys share stories about staying true to their sound in a fast-changing music industry, connecting w...

Hollie Nicole catches up with Matt Byrne from Hatebreed at Louder Than Life Festival for an unforgettable Teaser Talk episode! From their blistering live sets to their decades-long legacy, Hatebreed continues to deliver intensity and authenticity to fans worldwide. In this conversation, he reveals what it’s like balancing massive festivals with intimate club shows, how they craft setlists without ever sticking to a script, and why ...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Matt Good of From First to Last at Louder Than Life Festival 2025. After years away from the stage, the band is back with fresh energy and new music, including their latest single “Mirror Soul” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens.

The conversation dives into what it feels like returning after more than a decade, how the band has evolved since their early days, a...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with David Nester and Trevor Johnson of ENMY, fresh off their high-energy debut at Louder Than Life Festival. From power outages and weather delays to an electrified crowd that waited over an hour just to see them, the guys share what it was like to bring their music to the biggest rock festival in the U.S.

David and Trevor dive into the story behind their single “The Ledge”, w...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Joe Cotela and Matt Reinhard of DED at Louder Than Life Festival for a raw and fun Teaser Talk interview! The Phoenix heavy hitters talk about their brand-new album (which dropped the same day as this chat), share how the crowd’s energy fuels their sets, and reveal why they’re switching things up with their fan-favorite track Anti-Everything.

The guys open up about their creative process, how they balanc...

From the decks to development deals, DJ Ricky Ruckkus has done it all. 🎧💼 Host Hollie Nicole sits down with the Cleveland-born DJ, entrepreneur, and president of Equity Capital Mortgage Group to talk about turning hustle into empire.

They dive deep into: 🔥 His first show with Three 6 Mafia 🏠 The massive Harmony District redevelopment with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 🍺 Launching a new IPA collab and the CannaKeeper innovation 💡 Wh...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Jared Warth and Beau Bokan of Blessthefall at Louder Than Life Festival for a fun and heartfelt episode of Teaser Talk. The metalcore veterans talk about their first-ever Louder Than Life experience, dropping their long-awaited new album “Gallows” after seven years, and how fans are already singing the new tracks back at them on tour.

From hilarious behind-the-scenes stories (including Bo’s “shirtless co...

Aurorawave joins Hollie Nicole on Teaser Talk fresh off their electrifying set at Louder Than Life Festival! In this episode, the band shares their journey from reggae beginnings to making waves in the rock and metalcore world. They dive into their brand new album Monument, epic collaborations with artists like Taylor Barber and Aaron Gillespie, and give us exclusive teasers about international tours and secret collabs on the horiz...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red at Louder Than Life Festival for a powerhouse episode of Teaser Talk. With over 20 years of delivering technical riffs, massive breakdowns, and high-energy shows, August Burns Red continues to prove why they’re one of metalcore’s most influential bands.

Jake opens up about the intensity of their Louder Than Life set, keeping the energy alive after two decades, and how grati...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Sammy Pierre Due of Acid Bath at Louder Than Life Festival for a rare and unforgettable Teaser Talk episode. The legendary sludge metal guitarist/vocalist reflects on their long-awaited reunion, their first major shows in decades, and the surreal experience of seeing multiple generations of fans - from parents who grew up with their music to brand-new listeners discovering Acid Bath for the first time.

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 Happy Teaser Talk Tuesday. Hollie Nicole hangs with guitarist and vocalist Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers, Taproot, and 12 Stones.

Taylor checks in from a writing session in Columbus with Adam Gilbert of Starset, talks juggling three bands without losing his mind, and previews a heavier, detuned, danceable new RwK single with a few EDM touches. He shares why he still tours with tube heads and real cabs, the story behind...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Adam DeGraide from A.D.A.M. MUSIC PROJECT to talk retro vibes, modern metal, and building a video game powered rock universe.

Hear the wild behind the scenes of their “Punch Out” music video, how MTV featured it for 18 weeks, and how the single climbed into the Billboard Top 40. Adam shares why the band rotates singers, how they write to iconic games like Diablo, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong, and what is ...

Hollie Nicole hangs out with Fight From Within at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 for one of the rowdiest and funniest episodes of Teaser Talk yet! Known for their no-barricade shows, high-energy sets, and chaotic personalities, the band dishes on everything from hangovers and stage-diving to their first-ever live performance of Get Back.

The conversation is filled with laughs, wild tangents, and unexpected stories — from stolen Mosc...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with rising pop punk band All At Once to talk about their journey, sound, and exciting new chapter. 🎶

The band shares:

• 🎸 How they formed in Monterrey, Mexico and built their sound blending 2000s pop punk nostalgia with a modern edge

• 📀 The story behind their explosive single “F** You and All Your Friends”* and its music video

• 🤝 Why signing with Mannequin Records felt like a...