Pipeman in the Pit

New full-length album “Empire of Excess” is ready and newest single The End is Near.  Killed By Sorrow is a hardcore metalcore band known for its crushing riffs, relentless breakdowns, and raw emotion. After the release of the EP Time Has Come (2022) and the EP Careless of the Sadness (2023), the band continues to push forward with darker and heavier sounds. The first single, “Betrayal,” from thei...

The Alarm's final album Transformation came out May 29th, The album was made by beloved artist and musician, Mike Peters while he was in treatment for the cancer that ultimately took him. “Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife. Described by Bono of U2 as “the second greatest rock and roll band in the world,” Mike Peters has been...

BUTTHOLE SURFERS Releases a Tour de Fart with New Single/Video “IMBUYA” off the Upcoming Album AFTER THE ASTRONAUT Out June 26, 2026 via Sunset Blvd. Pipeman chatted with Paul Leary about finally releasing this album the way they originally wanted to. We also discussed artists and the industry plus the documentary coming out which is brilliantly edited. Nearly three decades after it was shelved fo...

THE WHISPERING DEBUT DELIVERS WICKED METAL FROM BEYOND Introducing Lucian Fhor Featuring Dirk Verbeuren, Tobias Kellgren, & Loic Colin THE WHISPERING is a Los Angeles-based heavy metal unit led by newcomer, LUCIAN FHOR on vocals/guitar, with elite players LOIC COLIN on bass (Scarve/One Way Mirror), TOBIAS KELLGREN (Dissection), and DIRK VERBEUREN (Soilwork) on drums. The band has released the...

PipemanRadio speaks with Spineshank at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Spineshank played a highly praised, energetic 35-minute set at the Download Festival 2026 in Donington Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The performance was largely celebrated by the crowd. Highlights from their appearance include: The Set: They powered through their industr...

PipemanRadio speaks with Paleface Swiss at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Swiss deathcore band Paleface Swiss delivered a standout, high-energy set at the Download Festival on Friday, June 12, 2026 . Performing on the Opus Stage at Donington Park, frontman Zelli commanded the crowd for what was widely considered one of the festival's most a...

PipemanRadio speaks with Annisokay at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   German metalcore band Annisokay played a highly praised, energetic set at the 2026 Download Festival. They performed on the festival's final day, Sunday, June 14th, in the Dogtooth tent. Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVE...

PipemanRadio speaks with CELAVI at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Welsh nu-metal duo C E L Λ V I made a highly anticipated appearance at the legendary UK Download Festival. The band hit the stage in June, marking a major career milestone as they played their fiery brand of alternative and industrial metal in both English and Welsh.  Click H...

PipemanRadio speaks with Conjurer at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   British sludge-metal band Conjurer performed on Saturday, June 13, at the Download Festival . They played an explosive set at Donington Park as part of the festival's 2026 lineup .  Their 2026 performance continued their strong history with the festival. Previously, Conjure...

PipemanRadio speaks with Folk-Punk Band Black Water County at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Folk-punk band Black Water County headlined the Takeover at Download stage (The Doghouse) at Download Festival. The six-piece outfit brought their energetic mix of punk, pop-punk, and folk to Donington on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, performing a high-...

PipemanRadio speaks with Woodroe "Woody" Weatherman and Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Corrosion of Conformity (COC) performed at the Download Festival 2026 in Donington Park, England . They played a scorching set on the Dogtooth Stage on Thursday, June 12, 2026, after which they flew out for a Eu...

PipemanRadio speaks with Ankor at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Spanish alternative metal band Ankor performed at the Download Festival at Donington Park as part of the summer 2026 lineup. They played the Dogtooth Stage, delivering an energetic set that drew widespread praise and packed the tent.  Festival Performance Details Venue: Doning...

PipemanRadio speaks with RXPTRS at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!     Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio...

PipemanRadio speaks with Headwreck at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Australian nu-metal quartet Headwreck made a massive splash at the Download Festival on Friday, June 12. They delivered a highly praised, "earth-shaking" set on the Dogtooth Stage that drew a great turnout despite their massive 38-hour journey to get to Castle Donington. H...

PipemanRadio speaks with Spitting Glass at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.  Spitting Glass killed it in the tent with one of the best circle pits. Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!     Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show...

PipemanRadio speaks with Australian Band Wayside at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival. Melbourne alternative rock/post-hardcore band Wayside made a highly successful debut appearance at the UK's Download Festival in Donington Park. The trio performed early Sunday afternoon on the Dogtooth Stage.  Their festival appearance coincided with several m...

PipemanRadio speaks with Riff Wood at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Riff Wood, the rock trio from Davis County, Utah, is not officially on the lineup for the UK's Download Festival, despite some early tour listings mistakenly connecting the band to the 2026 festival dates.  If you were hoping to see them, their actual live schedule feature...

PipemanRadio speaks with Jason Aalon of letlive. at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Pipeman and Jason talk music, politics, and just caring for all humans and making the world a better place. Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!     Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview...

PipemanRadio speaks with BEX at Download XXIII Donington Park. Last year she had an amazing set performinh at Download. This year she was here for the festival. Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!     Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All...

PipemanRadio speaks with We Came As Romans at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   We Came as Romans played a highly praised set at Download Festival 2026. The American metalcore band performed on the Opus Stage at Donington Park on Saturday, June 13, sharing a massive bill that included headliners Guns N' Roses, Babymetal, and Architects.  Their...

PipemanRadio speaks with Return to Dust at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Los Angeles alternative rock band Return to Dust Return To Dust  - Lava Records played their debut European shows at the 2026 Download Festival Download Festival, Day 4: Saturday 13th June 2026. They performed on Saturday, June 13th at Donington Park, bringing their h...

PipemanRadio speaks with Story of the Year at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Story of the Year brought their high-octane post-hardcore energy to the UK's premier rock event, performing on the Dogtooth Stage at the Download Festival at Donington Park.  Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS...

PipemanRadio speaks with Set it Off at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Pop-punk/alternative band Set It Off performed at the Download Festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. They took the stage at 3:50 PM on the Opus Stage, sharing a lineup with heavy hitters like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Gun...

PipemanRadio speaks with Pryma at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Relentless UK metal band Pryma performed at the Download Festival 2026. Selected from hundreds of applications, they rocked the Doghouse stage in District X, playing an electrifying set at 5:20 PM as part of the Takeover at Download .  Known for their experimental blend of gro...

PipemanRadio speaks with Self Deception at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.   Self Deception - NAPALM RECORDS played an electrifying set at Download Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, on the Dogtooth Stage Self Deception Setlist at Download Festival 2026. Their performance is widely remembered for a surprise flash mob by the Facebook fitness...