The Kevin Powell Podcast
Hosted by Kevin Powell, a seasoned voice in the metal and alternative scene, this podcast brings you closer to the bands shaping the future of music. From rising stars to legendary acts, Kevin's interviews introduce listeners to new sounds, stories, and their next favorite band. Perfect for fans eager to discover fresh music and connect with the artists behind it!
Episodes
October 25, 2025 • 6 mins
🎙️ Aurorawave join The Kevin Powell Podcast live from Louder Than Life 2025! The band talks about their brand-new album Monument, the start of their album release tour, and what it’s really like living on the road. They open up about mental health, staying grounded, and how they fuse two unlikely worlds — reggae and metal — into their unique “Reggaecore” sound. We also chat about Lamb of God, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and the ...
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October 21, 2025 • 5 mins
🎧 Halocene join Kevin at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their upcoming album When Love Dies, a deeply personal project inspired by their real-life separation. Bradley and Addie open up about turning heartbreak into art, how they balance parenthood with touring, and the evolution of their sound. They also discuss the band’s rise through viral YouTube covers, their connection with fans, and how independent artists can build som...
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October 17, 2025 • 7 mins
The energy from Fight From Within never lets up — and it shows. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin caught up once again with Mike and Tim from Fight From Within to talk about their brand new album Talk Is Cheap (out October 3rd) and the massive tour that follows.
The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is C...
The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is C...
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October 13, 2025 • 8 mins
Day 2 of Louder Than Life — and Kevin sits down with Hatebreed drummer Matt Byrne to talk about the band’s new era. Matt dives into their summer touring grind, the mindset behind releasing new music, and what fans can expect from Hatebreed in 2026. They discuss the band’s thrashier new sound, how touring has shaped their live energy, and the sentimental story behind the one thing Matt never leaves home without on tour. Plus, his ho...
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October 10, 2025 • 16 mins
🎤 Tech N9ne joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025!
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder T...
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder T...
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October 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Joe and Matt from DED join Kevin Powell at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their brand-new album Resent, which just dropped!
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to...
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to...
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October 6, 2025 • 10 mins
Violent Vira joined me at Louder Than Life 2025 fresh off the stage to talk about their debut album Lover of a Ghost, tour plans, and the moment the crowd demanded an encore.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
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Silly Goose has built a reputation for doing things differently—starting with pop-up shows in parking lots that caught the attention of Danny Wimmer Presents. Now they’re lighting up major stages like Louder Than Life 2025.
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey V...
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey V...
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October 2, 2025 • 9 mins
🎸 At Louder Than Life 2025, I sat down with Landmvrks to talk about their first-ever U.S. festival performance, the French metal scene, touring life, pre-show rituals, and who they dream of touring with next (spoiler: Gojira 👀)
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
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October 1, 2025 • 7 mins
🔥 Mugshot’s Ringo Waterman joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025! We talk about the band’s new album All The Devils Are Here, working with producer Randy Leboeuf, the story behind the artwork by Rotting Rain, and what fans can expect going into 2026.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
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September 29, 2025 • 11 mins
🔥 In this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I sit down with Lizzie & Liv of Not Enough Space to talk about their brand-new album Weaponize Your Rage, playing Louder Than Life, hitting the road with From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park, and Until I Wake, plus what fans can expect from their upcoming Warped Tour and Shiprocked performances.
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending...
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending...
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September 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Manchester heavyweights Guilt Trip join me at Louder Than Life 2025 for their very first U.S. festival appearance! 🇺🇸🔥
We talk about their set, signing to Roadrunner Records, new music in the works, and their dream tour lineup. 🎶
Topics in this interview:
• First impressions of U.S. festivals
• Playing Download Festival in the UK
• New single + Roadrunner signing
What’s next in 2026
• Advice for up-and-coming bands
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We talk about their set, signing to Roadrunner Records, new music in the works, and their dream tour lineup. 🎶
Topics in this interview:
• First impressions of U.S. festivals
• Playing Download Festival in the UK
• New single + Roadrunner signing
What’s next in 2026
• Advice for up-and-coming bands
👉 Don’t forget to...
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September 24, 2025 • 15 mins
Death metal powerhouse Sanguisugabogg is back with their crushing new album Hideous Aftermath (out October 10th), and vocalist Devin Swank sat down with me to talk all about it.
We get into:
We get into:
- The evolution of the band from 2021 → 2023 → 2025
- Working with Converge’s Kurt Ballou on the new record
- Playing massive festivals like Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life
- Touring with legends like Despised Icon and Defeated Sanity
- How Devin bala...
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September 22, 2025 • 25 mins
Vended joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about life on tour, the energy of their shows, and how they’re carving out their own identity in the heavy music world. From the grind of the road to what’s coming next, this is a raw and honest look into one of metal’s most exciting young bands.
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September 9, 2025 • 7 mins
Day three of Incarceration Festival and Kevin caught up with Travis, the powerhouse vocalist of Colorblind. The two talk about the band’s experience at the fest, their upcoming performance at Louder Than Life, and what it feels like seeing crowds sing along to songs written in a living room. Travis also shares insight on their double single “Let Down” and “Misery Loves Company”, their upcoming two-part album Who Sold You This Truth...
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September 3, 2025 • 10 mins
Convictions join me at Inkcarceration Festival 2025 to talk about their explosive set, the meaning behind their songs, and what’s next for the band. We dive into the energy of playing festivals vs. club shows, the heart behind The Fear of God, their upcoming tour with Demon Hunter, and how faith and heavy music collide in their unique style of “aggressive worship.” If you’re a fan of metal with a message, this is an interview you d...
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Taproot | Taylor Roberts Talks New Music, Old Influences, & Festival Life | The Kevin Powell Podcast
September 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Taylor Roberts, guitarist for Taproot, joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s comeback, their latest album Scissors, and what it feels like going from attending the festival as a fan to now playing the main stage. Taylor opens up about Steve’s recovery after a serious accident, shares insight into Taproot’s future plans including a possible Gift 25th anniversary show, and reflects on the resurgence of nu-metal ...
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August 28, 2025 • 18 mins
Chris Fronzak of Attila joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s wild new album, why they’ve stayed independent, and his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of metal. We also dive into his life off stage—from racing Porsches at Daytona to crazy tour stories and pre-show rituals. If you love raw, honest interviews with your favorite artists, this one is a must-watch!
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August 25, 2025 • 7 mins
Day three of Inkarceration Festival was a storm of chaos for A Killer’s Confession frontman, Waylon Reavis. Rain delays, last-minute stage changes, and a mile-long move didn’t stop the show from happening.
In this exclusive interview, Waylon shares:
✅ The behind-the-scenes chaos at Incarceration
✅ Why festivals are a love-hate situation
✅ Upcoming album Victim 2 (drops Sept 19)
✅ What’s next for A Killer’s Confession
In this exclusive interview, Waylon shares:
✅ The behind-the-scenes chaos at Incarceration
✅ Why festivals are a love-hate situation
✅ Upcoming album Victim 2 (drops Sept 19)
✅ What’s next for A Killer’s Confession
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August 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Kat Von D and Sammi Doll join Kevin Powell to talk about their first big tour supporting In This Moment, creating their dark electronic sound, and why leaving Hollywood for a small town changed everything.
They also share upcoming plans for a Mexico run, a third album, and a major collaboration project. Plus, Kat and Sammy give real advice for aspiring musicians about touring, adaptability, and doing everything with conviction.
They also share upcoming plans for a Mexico run, a third album, and a major collaboration project. Plus, Kat and Sammy give real advice for aspiring musicians about touring, adaptability, and doing everything with conviction.
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