WSOU 89.5FM Off-Air

DJ Dramamine sits down with Tim "Ripper" Owens from KK's Priest to talk about their new album 'The Sinner Rides Again' and their current tour, stopping at Starland Ballroom on March 22nd!

In this episode of WSOU Off Air, Mika reviews the We Came as Romans DARKBLOOM Tour at Starland Ballroom!

James Labrie from Dream Theater sits down with WSOU to talk about the Dream Sonic Tour with Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders. James discusses what went into this production, how he occupies his mind during a 20-minute long song, and a sneak peak of the tour's performances. Check it out!

Jamey Jasta sits down with WSOU to talk about Milwaukee Metal Fest, taking place May 26-28!  Jasta bought the rights to the festival last year, and after a 19 year hiatus, it will be back Memorial Day Weekend 2023.  The festival has many exciting acts, such as up and coming bands like Frozen Soul, thrash classics like Anthrax and Suicidal Tendencies, and the return of Biohazard!  Check out all thi...

Tim Charles from Ne Obliviscaris talks about their new album Exul in an exclusive interview with WSOU!This album is years in the making, with every second of every song being carefully perfected along the way. Charles says that "the beginnings of songwriting for this album started in May 2019...we were in Australia for an Australian tour and we kind of spent a week just kind of coming up with...

Guitar legend Steve Vai talks about his latest album Vai/Gash in an exclusive WSOU interview! The album does not feature what many would expect from a Steve Vai record. It is a tribute to his fascination with motorcycle culture and the associated "classic rock" sound of the 70s. Vaisaid that he "was never really into cars or exotic old guitars or anything. But I was into studio gear...

Ben Gordon from Parkway Drive talks to WSOU about their latest album Darker Still!   The album comes after a mental health break taken by the band after tensions rose during the making of the album. However, Ben assures WSOU and the fans that Parkway Drive is back and better than ever!   While Glitch was the first single and song written off of the album, Gordon told WSOU that...

WSOU caught up with Cory Brandan from Norma Jean to talk about their latest album Deathrattle Sing For Me. This album explores some uncharted territory for the band. The lead single, "Call For the Blood," is a slower, more eclectic punk sound...a sharp contrast from the band's earlier metalcore sound. However, the track was well-received by critics and fans alike. "Call For the Blood" leads into "...

Max Portnoy from Tallah talks about the band's upcoming album The Generation of Danger! Speaking on Tallah's unique "nu-core" sound, Max told us that "we all grew up listening to Slipknot, System [of a Down], those types of bands...nowadays we're listening to more hardcore...the influences are just there, [we're] just naturally, just taking from those types of heavy music." Max has also said for T...

WSOU interviews Jay Weinberg from Slipknot about their latest album The End, So Far. "We've made three records together now, and each process has been wildly different than the one that preceded it." The pandemic created an entirely new recording process for Slipknot. Jay learned how to record with the band during the making of The Gray Chapter, but for The End, So Far, he had to record demos on h...

WSOU interviews James "Munky" Shaffer from Korn about their latest album Requiem, recording an album with two rhythm guitarists, and the nu-metal scene today. WSOU last caught up with Korn in 2012 when we interviewed Fieldy. Since then, the band has released 4 studio albums. According to Munky, their most recent album Requiem  had a unique recording process as well: "This album we recorded on...

DJ Big Man sits down with dUg Pinnick from King's X. They discuss their latest album Three Sides of One, their lyrical inspiration, and their various musical influences. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington  Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan    Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou &...

Patrick sits down with Chuck Billy to talk about the second leg of The Bay Strikes Back Tour, adjusting to a new drummer and familiar face, and the significance of Bay Area thrash. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan   Keep up with WSOU on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou...

Patrick talks to Mark Morton from Lamb of God about their upcoming album Omens, their unique recording process, and getting back on the road Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan   Keep up with WSOU on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou  Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Patrick talks to Scott Ian about 40 years of Anthrax, the band's underground beginnings, and the band's evolution following Fistful of Metal.

Patrick talks to metal YouTuber Nik Nocturnal about being a full-time music content creator, the latest trends in metal music, and his band Termina. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington  Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan    Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou   Instagram: http...

John talks to Dave Haley from Psycroptic about the band's latest album Divine Council, their music-making process during recent years, and the band's return to touring. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan    Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou   I...

Patrick talks to Johan Soderberg from Amon Amarth about the band's latest album The Great Heathen Army, the band's loyal fanbase, and the unique subject matter of the band's lyrics. Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsou

Patrick talks to Dave Mustaine about Megadeth's upcoming album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, Dave's battle with cancer, and the storyline that accompanies the album.

Sam sits down with Michael Monroe. They discuss his latest album, his wide range of musical influences, and his impact on glam metal. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington   Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan    Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Patrick sits down with Blothar from Gwar. They discuss Gwar's latest concept album, writing music based on graphic novels, and what to expect from a Gwar show in 2022. Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsou

Patrick sits down with Ryan Waste from Municipal Waste. They discuss Municipal Waste's latest release Electrified Brain, the process of making a Municipal Waste album, and staying true to their DIY roots. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan Keep up with WSOU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm  Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...

Patrick sits down with Cody from Wage War. They discuss Wage War's latest album Manic, the band's loyal fanbase, and what goes into a Wage War live show. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington  Intro Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan Keep up with WSOU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wsou  Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Patrick sits down with James LaBrie to discuss his latest solo album, his classic rock roots, and Dream Theater's Images and Words' 30th anniversary.

Patrick talks to Dakota Alvarez from Hollow Front about their latest album The Price of Dreaming, their upcoming tour with August Burns Red, and Hollow Front's massive growth over the past two years. Intro Graphics by: Audrey Pennington   Music: Higher Octane by Vans In Japan   Keep up with WSOU on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsoufm   Twitter: https://www...