Pipeman in the Pit

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of 200 Stab Wounds at Louder Than Life Festival. They discuss the band's first experience at the festival, share stories about their musical origins, the role of heavy music as therapy, and reveal details about their upcoming album and tours. The conversation is full of humor, nostalgia, and deep dives i...

On this episode of The Adventure Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipe Man sits down with Alissa White-Gluz from Blue Medusa right after their electrifying performance at Louder Than Life. The conversation dives into the challenges and triumphs of live festivals, staying resilient through adversity, and embracing personal transformation—both on and off the stage. Alissa opens up about her journey, the signi...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Heidi and Henry from Butcher Babies at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss surviving the extreme summer heat, reflect on the band's origins and evolution, dig deep into the upcoming album, and share personal stories of change, growth, and musical authenticity. Main Topics Covered Louder Than Life Festival Experience Navigating a "code red" delay,...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down for an energetic and heartfelt conversation with Diego (drummer) and Jose Macario (guitarist) of Ladrones. The discussion takes the listener behind the scenes of their first experience at the Louder Than Life festival, their journey from Mexico to the US music scene, and their mission to unite people through music. The b...

In this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Kami Kehoe discusses her experience performing at a hot summer festival, shares insights into festival culture, her creative journey as a musician, and her approach to self-expression, social media, and authenticity. The episode dives into themes of love, acceptance, and the importance of living in the moment, with Kami offering personal...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Brad, Josh, and Dallas from Maylene & The Sons of Disaster at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The discussion covers the experience of performing in festival conditions, the professionalism of the Danny Wimmer Presents festival team, the logistics of playing large festivals, life in the band after the original members’ return, and the e...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Anthony from the French metal band Resolve at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss Resolve's first North American festival experience, the influence of the French metal scene, comparisons between Hellfest and American festivals, the significance of Resolve's forthcoming album, and the band's perspective on music, culture, and global unity. Main Top...

In this energetic and humorous episode, Pipeman sits down backstage at Louder Than Life Festival with members of Texas Hippie Coalition. The conversation covers everything from wrestling impersonations to band merch, the challenges of festival sets, new music releases, running their own label, and hilarious personal stories from recording studios. The band shares details about their latest project...

On this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with members of Greyhaven—Brent, Nick Wolf, and Johnny and—live at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation delves into the festival experience, the band's musical evolution, the importance of authenticity in live music, and celebrations marking their album’s anniversary. The crew shares insights on band chemistry, stories...

In this energetic episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of Holy Watr at Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation weaves through the band’s first impressions of the festival, the clash between roller coasters and legendary setlists, the creative process behind their live shows and music, stories from their DMs, the importance of artistic diversity, an...

On this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with Skyler, Jesse, and Matt from He Is Legend backstage at the Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation dives into memories of legendary metal bands, on-the-road experiences, band dynamics, upcoming tour dates, and favorite places to play. Humor, nostalgia, and the realities of touring life make for an authentic, lively, and i...

In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Pipeman sits down with CODEFENDANTS members Sam and Ceschi at Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation covers everything from wild tour stories and music industry insights, to candid discussions about immigration, skate culture, and the punk/metal scenes of past and present. The trio trades personal stories, explores the band's formation, discusses their...

Legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde sits down with Pipeman at Louder Than Life to discuss his multi-faceted career, his philosophy on music and life, honoring Pantera, the magic of musical creation, and the importance of doing what you love. Packed with wit, wisdom, and humor, this episode dives deep into Zakk’s journey through music, family, community, and the roots of rock and metal. Main Topics Cove...

In this lively and offbeat episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation with the manager of the parody band MacSabbath. The conversation covers their wild experiences at the Louder Than Life Festival, rock and metal culture, and the surreal blend of food, music, and humor that only MacSabbath brings. Expect festival stories, b...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of Canadian band Ombra for a raw and insightful discussion. The conversation covers the band's new EP Night Terror, the evolution of music, the impact of social media and technology on society, mental health, and the redemptive power of music. The episode is packed with stories about legendary bands, persona...

In this energetic episode, Pipeman sits down with Bob from KingCrown to discuss the vibrant French metal scene, KingCrown’s latest album "Moonfall," and what sets the band apart in the crowded world of metal. The conversation spans the evolution of metal in France, the band's approach to music and instrumentation, creative freedom, and the importance of authenticity in both original works and cove...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Chuck Billy, legendary frontman of Testament and recently published author, to discuss his memoir "Holding My Breath." The conversation explores Chuck’s personal journey through life, music, health challenges, and spiritual growth, with stories from childhood, his battle with cancer, and reflections on decades of mu...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Andrew from Metaladian, delving into the band's origins, creative process, and the personal stories behind their music. The conversation covers everything from Canadian metal roots to the technical side of metal music, generational influences, the cathartic nature of songwriting, and the darker sides of music and life e...

In this episode of "The Adventures of the Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Tim Montana, Montana native and musician, at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers wild touring experiences, unique memorabilia (including a ZZ Top sparkly chainsaw), perspectives on Montana’s culture and scenery, Tim Montana’s latest album, star-studded collaborations, and tales from the road. Main Topics Cover...

Pipeman sits down with Cam and Mark from the Australian rock band Jet at Rocklahoma. The conversation unfolds into lively banter about cultural quirks, Australia versus the US music scenes, wildlife, legendary concerts, and memorable touring stories. The band reflects on their return to music, inspired by an invitation from Bruce Springsteen, and their experiences both on- and off-stage. Main Topi...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Matt, Gage, and Tommy from the band Cirkus at Rocklahoma Festival. The conversation dives into festival experiences, musical influences, memorable music trivia, and the band’s journey from formation to planning their next album. The episode is filled with festival stories, classic rock anecdotes, band trivia, and ad...

This episode features an energetic conversation between Pipeman and members of the band Plush, recorded at Rocklahoma Festival. The discussion dives into the wild culture of Rocklahoma's campgrounds, handling extreme festival heat, the inspiration and creative processes behind Plush’s new album "Mass Hysteria," and thoughts on growth, authenticity, and breaking genre boundaries in music. Main Topi...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with the band She Hates Me Not at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers the band's experience playing their first Rocklahoma set, the challenges of performing in extreme heat, musical inspirations, concert memories, and upcoming projects. The group also pays tribute to influential bands and local Oklahoma artists, sharing...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman connects with High June at Rocklahoma Festival. The discussion dives into the band’s origins, unique approach to genre, experiences at major festivals, their musical journey, and what’s ahead for their tour calendar. Listeners get an inside look into how High June’s diverse backgrounds and collective passion fuel their chemistry a...

In this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman chats with Josh Todd, frontman of Buckcherry, live at Rocklahoma. With over 27 years in the music industry, Josh Todd reflects on the band's evolution, the importance of passion in music, and shares stories about life outside of music—including his love for surfing and spending time with his son. The discussion dives deep into mai...