Steve O'G Rock Podcast

156/Silence have developed their sound further from the brilliant "People Watching" album they released a couple of years ago and created something truly fascinating and brilliant in their new 2026 album "From A Distance". In this interview I had some time with vocalist Jack Murray to chat about what makes this album different and what we may expect from the band in future. Be...

Skindred were one of the headliners of Radar Festival 2026 and I was able to have a brief chat with vocalist Benji Webbe on the day of their performance. We talk about their huge achievement of a Number 1 Album in the UK this years as well as what goes into making their live shows to fun for every audience member. Be sure to keep up with Skindred via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube...

Northlane recently played Radar Festival 2026 and I was able to have a quick catchup with vocalist Marcus Bridge ahead of their set later in the day. We chat about working with producer Jordan Fish, the newest single "CUT_it" and the upcoming album "Anemoia". Pre-save "Anemoia" here: https://northlane.bfan.link/anemoia Be sure to keep up with  @northlane  via these pl...

Before the sold out Brixton Academy show on the final night of their massive tour with Breaking Benjamin, I was lucky enough to sit down backstage with drummer Sam Loeffler of Chevelle. I've been a fan of this band for nearly a quarter of a century, so getting to sit down and talk production, technique, and songwriting with him was an absolute treat. Be sure to keep up with Chevelle via these...

Breaking Benjamin are back in the UK and Europe for their biggest tour here in years and before their sold-out show at London's Brixton Academy I sat down with Ben Burnley and his son to talk about the band's return, their approach to songwriting, and this tour in particular. Be sure to keep up with Breaking Benjamin via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbenjamin...

Showing Teeth have gone from releasing just two songs to playing Outbreak Festival alongside Bring Me The Horizon and headlining their very first UK show and I caught up with her in London to talk about the whirlwind journey here. In this interview we discuss the surreal experience of being invited to Outbreak Festival, performing guest spots with Heriot and Static Dress, and what it's been li...

Exploring Birdsong threw an intimate "Summer Party" event on June 25th 2026 the day before their latest album "Every House We Built" was released and took part in a live Q&A delving into the details of their song writing. This is the full recording of that conversation at The Gallery, Tileyard in London. Be sure to keep up with Exploring Birdsong via these platforms: * YouT...

Tropic Gold are one of the great rising bands in modern heavy music and after two outstanding performances at Download Festival 2026 it was great to sit down with them to talk about their incredible weekend. In this interview, we discuss the emotion of playing to a packed Download crowd, the years of hard work that led to that moment, why building a genuine connection with fans matters so much, th...

It was wonderful to catch up with Dinosaur Pile-Up backstage at Download Festival 2026 ahead of their Avalanche Stage performance. In this interview we chat about why live music doesn't need to be perfect, the songs from "I've Felt Better" that have grown the most on stage, why genuine crowd connection matters more than flawless performances, and how the band have finally found t...

Boundaries are one of the most exciting bands in modern metalcore, so it was a real pleasure to sit down with them at Download Festival 2026 to talk about the creative process behind their latest music. In this interview, we dive into the songwriting behind "Only Endless," why every song has a specific role on an album, balancing soaring melodies with crushing heaviness, adapting festiva...

P.O.D. have been a force to be reckoned with for more than three decades, so it was a real privilege to sit down with Sonny after their huge Download Festival 2026 performance. In this interview, we talk about the band's longevity, why they've never chased trends, the importance of authenticity, the story behind songs like "Alive," the impact of getting on The Matrix Reloaded sou...

Thornhill have become one of the most exciting bands in modern metal, and after watching them open the Apex Stage at Download Festival 2026 I caught up with Jacob Charlton to talk about everything that's happening behind the scenes. In this interview, we discuss the band's huge Download performance, the mindset behind their live shows, swapping sets with Ocean Grove, and what they've l...

A Day To Remember have been one of the defining bands of modern rock and metal for over two decades and one of my all time favourite bands, so it was a real pleasure to chat with them backstage at Download Festival 2026. In this interview we discuss their incredible journey from playing barfly and club venues to headlining major festivals, how they continue to evolve their sound after 20 years, wo...

Spitting Glass are one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the UK heavy music scene and they managed to book their Download Festival debut before releasing any music. In this interview, Joe and Dave discuss the origins of the band, the decision to book shows before putting out any songs, and why friendship, creativity, and having fun remain at the heart of everything they're building. Re...

Sleeping With Sirens are releasing a new album "An Ending In Itself" in 2026 and I had some time to chat with vocalist Kellin Quinn about how that record was shaped and discuss some specific songwriting details. Be sure to keep up with Sleeping With Sirens via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingwithsirens * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N8Hy6xQnQv1F1...

Caught up with Unpeople at Slam Dunk Festival 2026 to talk about their explosive rise, chaotic live shows, supporting Metallica, writing the brilliant new single "Clouds", and how they feel about becoming one of the UK’s most exciting modern rock bands. Be sure to keep up with Unpeople via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunpeople * Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Stand Atlantic joined me at Slam Dunk Festival 2026 to talk about their brilliant new single "Velcro", why modern rock music can feel "soulless", bringing humanity back into recordings, and how they write their huge catchy choruses. Be sure to keep up with Saosin via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoYnwpzqQT3EEnWi7eXr0g * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standatl...

Saosin returned to the UK with new music, a reunited lineup, and one of the strongest comeback songs of the year. At Slam Dunk Festival 2026, I sat down with Cove and Chris to talk about returning after years away, keeping live music high quality while also remaining human, and why "Starting Over Again" still sounds unmistakably like Saosin of old. Be sure to keep up with Saosin via these platform...

Matt Halpern is one of the most creative and groove-focused drummers in modern metal. In this episode I have a chat with the Periphery drummer about "playing for the song", the writing process behind the band’s new era, his work with Showing Teeth, and how he approaches drums with feel, movement, and purpose. Be sure to keep up with Matt via these platforms: * Instagram: http://instagram.com/mattp...

Bilmuri is releasing a brand new album "KINDA HARD" in 2026 and the man behind it all Johnny Franck joins for a deep dive conversation about each track on this new record. Be sure to keep up with  @Bilmuriband  via these platforms: * Website: https://www.bilmuri.com * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitCLzbYaHek0M0SM9ZyCew * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Rc75vGFBWZPgL7EXb4k89...

Elwood Stray are such a consistently good metalband with just the most awesome heavy grooves throughout their music. In this episode I have a chat with voclist Maik Nehrkorn about the band's songwriting processes and how they've been improving constantly over the decade of the band's history. Be sure to keep up with  @elwoodstray  via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG...

Showing Teeth are one of the most exciting new metal artists I've discovered in a long time. Listen to this conversation to discover what makes her music stand out, how she started gaining an audience so quickly, and what we might expect from them in future. Be sure to keep up with  @ShowingTeethMusic  via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowingTeethMusic * Spotify: https:...

Maddie and Dan from The Callous Daoboys share insights about their songwriting process for the band generally with some specific interesting details on songs from their album I Don't Want To See You in Heaven. Be sure to keep up with The Callous Daoboys via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsD4-BzbgyeuHPg2feDPzg * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZWRLOs7c4...

Conor Dockery and Gary Regan from the brilliant Irish band The Scratch join for a conversation about their unique blend of folk and metal music and how they have been winning over huge audiences in places like Download Festival. Be sure to keep up with The Scratch via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNB4bpnfLTnxVJKrLUi0o * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BCp...

Vocalist JT Cavey and singer/guitarist Jesse Cash of the band ERRA joined the podcast to discuss the challenges and decision making that went into their latest album "silence outlives the earth". Be sure to keep up with ERRA via these platforms: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ERRAband * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UoOdQyBGyzrEfxcY77ce0 * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erra...