Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman catches up with Canadian band Freeze The Fall at the Louder Than Life Festival—dubbed "Hotter Than Life" due to the heat. The conversation explores the band's origins, their journey from small-town Canada to major festivals, the role of introversion in artistry, and the importance of friendship and vulnerability in music. The band...

In this episode of the Adventures Pipeman W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Brandon and Ryan from Hot Mulligan backstage at the Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation dives into the band's festival experiences, personal passions, thoughts on tattoos and artistry, and what fans can expect from Hot Mulligan in the coming months. Main Topics Covered Performing at Louder Than Life & festival exp...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Lowry from The Rasmus Band live at the Louder Than Life festival. The discussion covers The Rasmus' excitement about playing major US festivals, their journey building a fanbase in America, experiences touring both large festivals and intimate venues, and the personal passions of Lowry outside of music. The episode also delves into stories about legen...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Michael Barr and Mike Terry from the band Volumes, live from the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans their debut at Wimmer festivals, the evolution of their music, the importance of creativity versus nostalgia, personal passions outside of music, and exciting news about upcoming tours and albums. The interview is rich with stories about their journ...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Kurt Vanderhoof and Ken Mary of Metal Church at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation dives into Metal Church’s long-standing creative drive, the evolution of heavy metal, artist experiences on the festival circuit, and the power of staying true to classic metal roots. Listener favorites like musician-run...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Hugo from Tantric at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans festival antics, life on tour, rock culture, the challenges of singing the Star-Spangled Banner, multigenerational bands, and the unique sense of community in the rock and metal world. Packed with humor and heartfelt moments, this episode offers both insider stories and reflect...

In this lively and personal interview at Louder Than Life festival, Pipeman welcomes Terry Corso of Alien Ant Farm. They dive into stories about pugs, quirky fan moments, festival life, and the 25th anniversary of Alien Ant Farm's seminal album "Anthology." Terry Corso shares details about their celebratory tour, new music, and his passion for both dogs and music, providing listeners with both hum...

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Josh Todd and Nick Wolf of Death Valley Dreams. The conversation dives into the band's unique approach to music, their fashion choices on stage, the impact of authenticity in creativity, and surprising stories about their connection with Sheetz. The discussion highlights the importance of passion, authenticity,...

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...