Pipeman in the Pit

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Craig from the legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Forbidden. They dive deep into the motivation behind Forbidden’s long-awaited new album—the band's first since 2010. The conversation weaves through topics like the evolution of thrash metal, societal changes, modern music creation, philosophical themes, and memora...

In this episode, Pipeman returns from the Aftershock Festival for a dynamic interview with legendary musician London May. Together, they explore London May's ever-evolving career, touching on recent musical collaborations, stories from the punk and metal scenes, mental health, and his foray into film. The conversation dives into creativity, nostalgia, and what truly inspires both artists and fans,...

In this episode of "The Adventures of Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Mike Schleibaum from Darkest Hour. They delve deep into the legacy of heavy metal festivals, the evolution of the metal scene worldwide, the importance of community in music, and the meaning behind Darkest Hour’s latest album, "Suffer Divine". Lively stories from decades on the road, reflections on multi-generatio...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman welcomes Justin from Blue October for an unfiltered, deeply honest, and hilariously candid interview. They dive into topics ranging from sobriety and the impact of addiction on art, to parenting with authenticity, performing music sober versus intoxicated, and why living fully and joyfully matters most. The episode is filled with...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Alexis and Kriz of AXK to discuss the band’s origin story, musical influences, and the powerful connection between metal and classical music. The conversation dives deep into empowerment, authenticity, and the unique bond shared by the AXK duo, highlighting the importance of musical diversity and the community spiri...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Rob Robbins about the release of Remembering Rhett Forrester, celebrating the legacy of legendary Riot vocalist Rhett Forrester. The discussion explores the project’s origins, unreleased material, the impact of Canadian musicians, the evolution of music genres, and recollections of extreme weather and tour life. Stories of recording with Rhett, reflections on mu...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman welcomes father-son rockers Scott and Ayden from Power Take Off. They dive deep into their unique journey as a multi-generational band, the birth of their music during the COVID-19 lockdown, their passion for authentic rock performance, farming roots, and their latest releases. The conversation brings together stories of family bonds, the evolving music industry...

In this energetic and candid festival interview, Pipeman sits down with Igor Amadeus Cavalera during their Roots album performance tour stop at Louder Than Life and Aftershock. They talk about touring, the power of family in metal, balancing passion and business, generational connections in heavy music, the importance of authenticity, and the realities—often far from glamorous—of life on the road....

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Doobie at Aftershock 2026 for an energetic and unfiltered conversation. They delve into music origins, the influence of family and formative live shows, the evolution of metal, health and food issues, and the importance of authenticity in music. The episode is filled with personal stories, nostalgia for the meta...

In this episode of "The Adventures of Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Devin and Dave from the band Emery. They discuss their experiences playing at major festivals like Louder Than Life and Aftershock, reflect on the evolution of festival culture from the Warped Tour days to now, and dive into the band’s longevity, creative process, and recent releases. The conversation is filled wi...

In this entertaining and off-the-cuff interview, Pipeman sits down with members of Horse The Band at the Aftershock festival. From favorite shirts and superheroes to wild tour stories, festival camaraderie, and heckler takedowns, the episode delivers a candid look at band life and music culture’s quirkiest corners. Main Topics Covered Shirt Stories and Personal Keepsakes Band members share the sig...

In this episode, Pipeman is joined by Buddy Nielsen and Steve Carey from Senses Fail for a candid conversation backstage at the Aftershock Festival. They reflect on 25 years as a band, the evolution of their music, the importance of authenticity, festival stories, punk deep dives, and playful band-name trivia. The discussion also touches on nostalgia, upcoming music, and the ever-changing landscap...

This episode of the Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio features Doug and Thomas from Oleander. The conversation is candid and comedic, delving into the band’s origins, the realities of touring, memorable live show moments, coping with hecklers, and the importance of having fun and staying humble in the music industry. The trio also share personal stories, reflect on how fans play a critical r...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Bobby Landgraf from Corrosion of Conformity at the Aftershock festival. They dive into the band’s evolving sound, band dynamics, memorable moments from the road, and upcoming tours. The conversation explores the enduring appeal of COC, artist collaborations, the personal journeys that led to music, and life as a touring musician. Main Topics Covered Early da...

In this lively episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with CJ Pierce and Ryan from Drowning Pool during Aftershock 2026. Expect wild stories, unexpected topics (including William Shatner’s metal band and Dolly Parton’s metal album), band banter, rock anecdotes, and an unapologetic celebration of having fun both on and off the stage. Main Topics Covered William Shatne...

In this energetic and insightful episode, Pipeman sits down with Jimmy Bauer of Down (and Eyehategod) during Aftershock, exploring the camaraderie of music festivals, the creative spark of New Orleans, the multi-instrumentalist journey, and Down’s highly anticipated new album. The discussion also touches on genre-crossing inspiration and the importance of musical side projects to grow as an artist...

In this lively episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman connects with Marcos, Zach, and Trey Daniels from P.O.D. at a festival, discussing the resurgence of authentic music, festival highlights, unforgettable stories from the road, and new releases. The conversation is a blend of humor, camaraderie, and genuine admiration for music, featuring behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insi...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Telly Smith of The Word Alive during the Aftershock Festival. They discuss rare music memorabilia, the lasting power of rock and metal, the importance of live music and real community, as well as festival culture and behind-the-scenes artist experiences. The conversation also covers songwriting inspiration, personal stories from both guests, and what’...

Pipeman sits down with Alexia, Anissa, and Brandon from Eyes Set To Kill at Aftershock Festival to discuss the evolution of the band, their experiences across the years, family life on tour, memorable moments (including a wild story about headbanging-induced injury), nostalgia for MySpace, and what's next for the band. The conversation navigates the changing festival landscape, connections with fa...

On this double-header episode from Aftershock, Pipeman sits down with Morgoth (Seven Hours After Violet, producer) and Sorry X for a spirited conversation about the changing landscape of heavy music, the unification of genres, wild festival stories, and their own musical projects. The episode features raw nostalgia from the LA metal and punk scenes, insights on mosh pit culture, production anecdot...

The conversation focused on We the Kings’ experiences playing major festivals, their band camaraderie, and insights from two decades in the music industry. Highlights included memorable on-stage mishaps, reflections on longevity, stories behind tattoos, and details about their upcoming album release as they approach their 20th anniversary. Main Topics Covered Performing at Aftershock Festival and...

In this lively and candid episode, Pipeman sits down with the members of Traverse the Abyss at Aftershock, touching on everything from surviving the festival heat as performers, insane band experiences on the road (including Japan tour stories), crazy family histories, and the chaos that fuels their music and shows. The conversation ranges from tattoo origins and festival mischief to the importanc...

In this lively and candid episode, Pipeman sits down with Joey Dominguez from Ünloco during the Aftershock festival. They dive into festival stories, the meaning and mispronunciation of the band’s name, Ünloco’s journey through the modern festival circuit, tattoo stories, generational changes in rock audiences, memorable mosh pits, severe weather experiences, and what’s on the horizon for Ünloco—i...

n this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipe Man sits down with the members of Maidenhead to dive deep into their latest album, Maximum Clonage, and their experiences as a band that channels classic Bay Area thrash while forging a modern metal identity. The conversation covers the band’s origins, musical influences, guest musicians on the record, favorite superhero universes, an...

Join Pipeman for an engaging conversation with Chris from Savage Grace. The episode dives deep into the creation of Savage Grace’s latest album "Underworld," the evolution of authenticity in the music industry, stories from the classic metal and punk scenes, and the impact of self-censorship and cancel culture on modern artists. Through lively anecdotes and candid opinions, Chris reflects on perso...