Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Jake from the band Polaris. They discuss Polaris being handpicked to play at the 20th anniversary of Download Festival. Jake expresses their excitement and honor to be part of such a prestigious event. They reflect on the experience of opening the main stage and being amazed by the turnout of the audience. Jake shares the joy and fun...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to the band ANTISAINT. They are from Wyoming and have been handpicked to perform at the 20th anniversary of the Download Festival. The band members express their excitement and honor at being chosen to play alongside Metallica. They talk about their experiences in Wyoming, mentioning the empty landscapes and the constant presence of wind...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Arran and Tom from the band Crushed By Waves. The conversation kicks off with Pipeman noting how fitting their band name is, considering his own logo features a surfer. They banter about their shared love for the ocean and surfing, referencing a popular surfing company called Fat Willys. They discuss their experiences at the Download...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Peach from the band Punk Rock Factory. They start off discussing the band's unique bio, which describes them as "four idiots doing punk rock covers." Peach agrees, stating that they never expected their fun and laughter to turn into something so successful. They reflect on the inclusive nature of punk rock, where anyone can become a p...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Alicia Taylor of Cherry Bombs at Download Festival. They reflect on the incredible experience of performing at the festival and the overwhelming response from the audience. Alicia shares her gratitude for the opportunity to perform on one of the big stages, making them the first non-band to do so. They discuss the energy exchange betw...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Tommy, Matt, and Jarred from the band Undeath at the 20th anniversary of the Download Festival. They reflect on the evolution of the festival and their own musical journey. Pipeman shares his experiences attending Metallica's first show and witnessing the growth of the metal scene. The band members discuss the technicality and acquire...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Julia and Hannah from the band Hawxx. Julia is the bass player and back vocalist, while Hannah is the guitarist and back vocalist. Pipeman shares a funny encounter he had with the band earlier in the day, almost mistaking them for someone else. He emphasizes the importance of artists expressing themselves beyond genre labels and encou...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Nova Twins. They start the conversation by admiring Nova Twins' matching necklaces that say "Supernova," which is also the name of their album. Nova Twins shares that they had 11 of these necklaces specially made by Parabellum and they were all handmade. Pipeman expresses his admiration for their merchandise and asks about their exper...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman interviews John Albertson, drummer of the Rock Orchestra of Avatar, at the 20th-anniversary Download festival. Albertson shares how the band tackled performing in the heat during their 30-minute set, acknowledging it wasn't the worst condition they've faced. The conversation shifts to Avatar's approach to music and live performances. Albertson...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Crashface at Download Festival. The bands explain how despite the intense heat, they’re grateful for the opportunity to perform and connect with their fans. They discuss their experience at the festival, being handpicked for the 20th anniversary line-up, and their upcoming plans. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they talk abo...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Pierre and Chuck from the band Simple Plan. They are at Download Festival for its 20th anniversary and discuss the significance of being part of such a carefully curated lineup. Pierre expresses his excitement and gratitude for being high on the list of performers, and they are honored to be there. The weather has been favorable, and...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Blothar, the lead singer of the band Gwar. The interview takes place at the Download Festival, the band's 20th anniversary show. Blothar mentions that their spaceship had some equipment trouble, but they are excited to be at the festival. They discuss the beauty of the English countryside and the current state of humanity. Pipeman que...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to the band Cleopatrick at the Download Festival. They discuss the honor of being selected to perform at the festival's 20th anniversary and their excitement for the set. They also talk about the extreme heat at the festival and how they try to ignore it while performing. The band shares updates on their latest EP called "Doom" and how i...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Sean Smith of The Blackout and Sappenin' podcast, as well as Uncle Raiders. The conversation starts with some banter about Sean's lesser-known band, Uncle Raiders, and his stylish sunglasses. They discuss The Blackout's reunion and how it came about after the band split up eight years ago. Sean shares that the other band members had c...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Nico and Joel from Blind Channel. The band describe their unique genre, "violent pop," and their journey as artists. They share how Linkin Park inspired them to form a band, as well as their experiences touring in the United States. Despite the sweltering heat at festivals, Blind Channel's energetic performances keep them going. The b...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Beauty School to discuss their experiences at Download festival and the unique identity of their band. They talk about the mix of genres in their music and how they stand out by not conforming to a specific look. They also touch upon their upcoming shows and plans for recording a new album. The band share how, despite the challenges o...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Brown and Varner from the band Monuments. Pipeman starts by discussing the challenges of pronouncing band names correctly and the importance of getting it right. Brown and Varner share their excitement about being at the 20th anniversary of Download Festival, with Varner mentioning it's his first time attending. Brown reflects on thei...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Pupil Slicer's Kate Davies at Download Festival. Katie shares her experience as a first-time performer at Download, expressing her appreciation for the festival's organization and how they treat the press and artists alike. She mentions the intense energy of the crowd, with circle pits and crowd surfing happening from the first note t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to The Warning at Download Festival. They discuss the band's remarkable experience at the festival, their musical evolution, and their aspirations. The band expresses their gratitude for the overwhelming turnout and the honor of representing their continent as a Mexican band. The Warning reflects on their growth as artists, attributing i...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Dan from the band Caucus. They discuss their experience playing at Hell Fest last year, where they were scheduled at the same time as Metallica. Despite being a huge Metallica fan, Pipeman stayed for Caucus's set before heading to Metallica's performance. Dan appreciates Pipeman's support, as he was one of the few who stayed for their...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Laurence Beveridge from the band Fearless Vampire Killers. They are at the 20th anniversary of Download festival, and it's their fourth time attending. Laurence expresses their honor to be part of such a significant milestone and reminisces about watching the festival on TV as kids and eventually getting the opportunity to perform. Th...

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Ryan Waste from the band Municipal Waste at Download Festival. As one of the handpicked bands for the festival's 20th anniversary, Ryan expresses his honor and excitement to be a part of the event. Municipal Waste has always considered the UK their second home, where their fast-paced music is well-received. They even set a world recor...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Mike of Disturbed. They are at Download, the 20th-anniversary festival, and discuss the honor of being part of such an iconic event. They talk about the good weather and how it adds to the enjoyment of the festival. Mike shares a story from 2003 when Disturbed performed as the openers for Metallica in Berlin and had a memorable intera...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Gabe Helguera from the band I Prevail. They discuss the band's experience performing at the 20th anniversary of Download festival and the honor of being handpicked to play alongside their inspirations. They also talk about the extreme heat at the festival and their previous performance at Welcome to Rockville. The band talk about thei...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Mod Sun to discuss their musical journeys, festival experiences, and the impact of relationships on their artistry. Mod Sun shares insights into his unique sound and the stories behind the lyrics. They highlight the power of music to connect people and emphasize the importance of staying true to one's artistic vision. Mod Son expresse...