The Kevin Powell Podcast

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

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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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
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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.
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I sat down with Nick Wolf of Oceans On Other Planets (aka OOPS) to talk about their explosive first year—150k+ streams, touring with Taproot, and their mission to reinvent modern alt-rock with a mix of heavy riffs, electronic beats, and raw emotion.
 
We get into band origins, festival dreams, and even joke about the “Oops, I Did It Again” World Tour. 🤘
 
🎧 Full episode now streaming on The Kevin Powell Podcast!
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🔥 Dry Kill Logic brings the HEAVY back!

Fresh off their set at Incarceration Festival, Clint talks new single Now You Belong With the Dead, Aftershock Festival plans, and how the band’s approach to writing has evolved after 20 years.
 
💬 “Stay flexible on the journey, but stubborn about the destination.”
 
🎧 Hear the full interview now on The Kevin Powell Podcast — available everywhere you stream!
 
#DryKillLogic #NowYouBelongWithTheDe...
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🎤 Of Virtue joins the podcast straight from Incarceration Fest!

Fresh off their high-energy set, Damon and Ryan talk about playing alongside Slipknot and Marilyn Manson, the thrill of getting that “you’re on the lineup” email, and what makes Danny Wimmer Presents festivals so smooth for artists. 

The guys share stories about last-minute festival invites, debuting a brand-new song on tour, and hitting over 50 MILLION streams — plus t...
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Join me as I talk to the creator of Inkcarceration Festival - Daniel Janssen! Dan talks about how how took over the old "Ink In The Clink", formed it into Inkcarceration, almost quitting the music business entirely and more. There's great content here for fans of the festival and bands wanting to one day perform.
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🔥 Dive into the latest episode of the Kevin Powell Podcast featuring Silent Theory!

Join Kevin as he chats with Dakota, George, and Bob about their experience playing the Incarceration Festival 2025, the evolving festival layouts, their current tour, and the challenges and joys of life on the road. 

🤘 Plus, get exclusive advice from the band for up-and-coming artists grinding it out in the music world. Whether you’re a fan of rock,...
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🔥 The Union Underground is BACK — and louder than ever. In this episode, we sit down with original members Patrick Kennison and Josh Memelo to talk about their explosive return to the stage, new music in the works, and what it feels like to bring the chaos back 25 years after …An Education in Rebellion took over the airwaves.

We cover everything from: • Why the time was finally right to return • What fans can expect from the new er...
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Strap in for a fun interview with Jyl and Jules of The Pretty Wild! We explore topics like TikTok, touring with In This Moment and a new album on the way. These two were some of the nicest people I met at INKCARCERATION Festival all weekend. Do yourself a favor and check out The Pretty Wild!
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On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I chat with vocalist Alex Terrible and guitar player Jack Simmons of Slaughter to Prevail! We discuss how their newest album 'Grizzly' feels more like a "collection of songs" than a regular album, admiration for the band's fans and more.

P.S: Tyler and I are still waiting for our shirts lol
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🎤 Backstage with Carbonstone at Incarceration Fest!

From new music with Spineshank to trash-talking ProTools, to heartfelt messages for their fans — this episode is raw, real, and fun! 🔥

📀 New album, new tour, same Carbonstone. #Carbonstone #InkarcerationFest #RockInterview #Metalcore #BandTalks #MusicFestivalVibes #Spineshank #UnionUnderground #ProToolsSucks #ReaperGang #NewMusicAlert
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On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I speak with several former Mushroomhead members about their new band (216) at INKCARCERATION FESTIVAL. It looks like we're in for a treat as they have their own distinct sound, but fans of Mushroomhead will still enjoy!
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On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I speak with vocalist Ryan McCombs and guitarist C.J. Pierce about their new music, Ryan returning to the band and staying motivated after all these years. Interview recorded live on location at Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
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On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I had just a few moments and ran into I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe on location at Inkcarceration Fest!

We talked about one of our favorite bands NAILS, returning to perform at Inkcarceration and their new album 'Violent Nature'

This was a super fun imprompto interview and honestly one of my favorites!
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In this episode of the Kevin Powell Podcast, we catch up with Alpha Wolf backstage at Inkcarceration Festival to talk about everything from disgusting guitar tones to career sacrifices that paid off.

Guitarists Sabian and Scotty break down the origin of The Noise—their custom distortion pedal made with Talon Electric that was specifically designed to sound “as f*cked up as possible.”

We also dive into working with Ice-T, their long f...
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🎭 Dark Divine joins The Kevin Powell Podcast backstage at Inkarceration Festival to talk touring chaos, new music, and everything in between.
Lead vocalist Anthony Martinez opens up about how a rainy set turned into one of their most unforgettable shows, what it’s like performing alongside childhood heroes, and why hydration is a serious part of the ride.
We dig into the making of their new EP, the meaning behind “Burn the Witch” ...
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🎤 Alyxx joins The Kevin Powell Podcast from Inkarceration Festival to talk about her powerful journey as an independent artist—from recording in her basement to dreaming of headlining Madison Square Garden. In this episode, she opens up about navigating the music scene as a solo act, writing with raw emotion, and staying 100% authentic in everything she does. We dive into the meaning behind her music, her must-have tour essentials...
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On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I’m joined by Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada, one of the most influential bands in the metalcore scene. We caught up backstage at Inkcarceration Festival 2025 to talk about their brand new single “Forlorn”, what fans can expect from their upcoming ninth LP, and how touring life is evolving — especially when you’re engaged to another rock vocalist (shoutout to Emma from Dying W...
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Kicking off Inkcarceration Festival weekend for The Kevin Powell Podcast, I’m joined by progressive metalcore newcomers Archon Theory, fresh off their debut performance at Inkcarceration Festival 2025. We get into how the band originally formed through a Berklee College of Music group chat, what it felt like stepping onto one of the biggest stages of their career, and the behind-the-scenes of their newest single “Garrote”

We also ch...
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