Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Jami from Code Orange at Riotfest. Jami discusses the variety of alternative sounds that make up the band’s sounds and the intense live performances that Code Orange is known for. Jami and the Pipeman discuss the formulaic style of metal and rock music that feels soulless and processed and how to avoid going down that path...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Hotline TNT at Riotfest. The band discusses their influences in shoegaze and melodic alternative and how that sound is apparent through their latest project. The band discusses the challenges of touring and creating new music but also recognizes their place of privilege and respect for the rock community. Hotline TNT is to...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Shane Told from Silverstein at Riotfest. Pipeman and Shane discuss what makes Riotfest so enjoyable and the unique setlist the festival put together this year. Shane shares how he first got into punk and thrash from listening to Metallica covers and promoting punk music from the 90s. Silverstein is finishing off the year t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Pinkshift at Riotfest. Pinkshift describes their sound as a variety of all the band members' rock influences that can make you either rage or cry. Pipeman and the band discuss the importance of touring with friends and having a healthy support system on tour. Pinkshift is releasing a new EP in October that you can pre-orde...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Heartsick at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Pipeman and the band discuss the challenges of holding off the weather at Blue Ridge Rock Festival and how the stormy conditions have created great fun popup shows where Heartsick headlined. Pipeman and Heartsick discuss meaningful tattoos and the craziest experiences the band has gon...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Catch Your Breath at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Pipeman and Josh, the vocalist from Catch Your Breath, discuss the weather issues at the festival and performing through hurricane-like conditions. Josh shares his personal relationship with his music and how important it is for a band to enjoy the music they create. Pipeman a...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Tech N9ne at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Tech N9ne speaks on the importance of evolving and constantly growing as an artist in order to be satisfied with the product he is putting out. Pipeman and Tech N9ne discuss the dangers of addiction and substance abuse involving fentanyl and other illicit substances. Tech N9ne talks about making he...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Jonny Fairplay at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Jonny Fairplay, notorious Survivor villain, joins the show to talk about House of Villains airing on E! network in October. Jonny speaks on the vast history of his hometown and the area surrounding the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Pipeman and Jonny discuss their personal favorite fe...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Jody Didamo from Life By Music at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Life By Music strives to help communities and schools that have been deprived of being taught music and helps give gear and instruments to underprivileged youth. The charity brings a guitar to festivals and gets band members to sign the guitar so they can auction...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by guest Kingdom Collapse at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Pipeman and the band talk about what makes Blue Ridge Rock Festival different from the rest of the venues in the festival circuit. Pipeman and the band discuss standing up for themselves against corporate giants and share stories of rising to the top of their respective industries. The...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Bat Allison at Rocklahoma. The band describes their sound as heart felt, diverse punk music that covers topics that are real and true to the artists. The band shares stories of touring and true restraint it takes not to smash a guitar to end their set. You can find the band's merch, tour dates, new music, and social media...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Asking Alexandria at Rocklahoma. Pipeman and the band discuss the atmosphere of Rocklahoma including tents with strip clubs and bars set up along the festival grounds. The band just recently dropped a new album “Where Do We Go From Here” and discussed the feeling of being able to perform their new material live. The band d...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest BRKN LOVE at Rocklahoma. Pipeman and the band describe the atmosphere at the festival and what it’s like at the campground after the bands are finished performing for the night. BRKN LOVE explains their love for collaboration, working with other bands, and the beauty of camaraderie in the music scene. The band describes th...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Chris Daughtry at Rocklahoma. Chris shares his aspirations for his already successful career with goals of winning a Grammy and going on a stadium tour in the near future. Pipeman and Chris discuss how they spent their downtime during COVID-19 and the hobbies they picked up during the pandemic. Daughtry’s newest single “Ar...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Dead Poet Society at Rocklahoma. The band shares the hilarious details of the challenges of sharing a name with a famous movie and various public schools. The band discusses the amalgamation of rock that comes together to form their unique sound. Pipeman and the band discuss the problem with formulaic music and how some ar...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Dead West at Rocklahoma. The band discuss their passion for pure rock and roll and honing in the energy of the genre to create their own authentic sound. The band speaks on the importance of camaraderie in the band and how having no drama makes touring that much easier. Pipeman and the band share stories from the 80s and 9...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Kix at Rocklahoma. The band discusses their origins in the glam rock scene and being one of the pioneers of the genre. Pipeman and the band discuss the differences between LA and New York during the beginning of the thrash and metal scene. The band describes what it’s like to have younger bands stick around and watch their...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Crobot at Rocklahoma. Pipeman and the band discuss the challenges of keeping up with the trends and the amount of effort that goes into promoting content on platforms like Tik Tok regularly. The band is currently working on new music and an anticipated music video to come soon after their performance at Rocklahoma (“Allege...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest From Ashes to New at Rocklahoma. This is the band’s first time performing at Rocklahoma and they share what a special festival it is and what they look forward to. The band decided they would like to interview the Pipeman and ask him about his favorite interviews over the years. Pipeman and the band discuss their influence...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Dime Store Riot at Rocklahoma. The band describes their sound as a combination of modern and retro rock with high energy. Pipeman and the band share their love for Limp Bizkit’s performance at Rocklahoma and what makes festivals like this so special. The band has upcoming tour dates for the rest of the year that you can find at dimestor...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Small Town Sindrome at Rocklahoma. Pipeman and the band share their love and respect for Kurt Cobain and the influence he has on their sound and aesthetic. The band shares hilarious stories from touring over the years and reminisces on the chaos that ensued. The band discusses the beauty of blending genres and taking inspi...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Gwar at Rocklahoma. This larger-than-life, heavy metal spectacle discusses what they love about performing at festivals like Rocklahoma. Pipeman and the band discuss the shortcomings of human beings and how uncivilized our society is compared to the extraterrestrial rockstars in Gwar. You can find more information on Gwar’...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Stonebreed at Rocklahoma. The band describes their sound as an amalgamation of southern hard rock with high energy and charisma. Pipeman and the band discuss the influences of southern hard rock and the bands that helped Stonebreed find their unique sound. You can find the band's upcoming tour dates, merch, and their lates...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Mothica at Rocklahoma. Mothica discusses what it was like growing up in Oklahoma and always standing out against her peers. Pipeman and Mothica discuss the importance of writing music from the heart and the significance it can have on the listener. Mothica discusses her ability to write music as if she were writing in her...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest The HU at Rocklahoma. The Hu discusses their experiences from performing at Rocklahoma over the years and what he looks forward to. The Pipeman and the band discuss tattoos and ancient Mongolian folk traditions and which creatures symbolize certain aspects of life. The Hu’s booming success in the metal genre is a product o...