Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein hosts of The Power Hour at Aftershock. The Power Hour is a music-based TV show on AXS TV that just debuted their first episode of their second season. POWER HOUR breaks down the biggest news and latest videos in rock. Fun, fast paced, and full of music with an explosion of witty commentary! T...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest AJ of Fire From The Gods at Aftershock. AJ shares how he combats the challenges of performing in the heat and how he has acclimated to the weather while living in Texas for the past few years. AJ and the Pipeman discuss their personal encounters with Dave Mustaine and relive the metal scene of the 80s and 90s. You can find...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest ASAVA at Aftershock. The band discusses their experience performing at Aftershock and playing in front of a West Coast audience and introducing their sound to a foreign crowd. You can find more information on Asava’s upcoming tour dates, merch, and latest releases at AsavaBand.com. Check out their latest release “I Promise...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest DeathbyRomy at Aftershock. DeathbyRomy describes her sound as metal pop drawing inspiration from hip hop and industrial music. Pipeman and DeathbyRomy discuss their respect for Bring Me The Horizon and Hannah Montana and how they inspired DeathbyRomy from a young age. You can find more information about DeathbyRomy’s upcom...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Amber Wild at Aftershock. Amber Wild discusses their first Aftershock experience and shares their praise for the opportunity to perform at a DWP festival. October 19th, Amber Wild has their first two debut singles releasing on all streaming platforms. The band places emphasis on their ability to write music and riffs that...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Currents at Aftershock. Currents describe their sound as a modern, heavy metalcore with immense inspiration from Linkin Park. Pipeman and the band discuss their love for video games and how the soundtracks of some of their favorite games helped shape their taste in music. You can find more information on Currents upcoming...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Beauty School Dropout at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss their favorite tattoos and certain ones they regret. Beauty School Dropout describes what it’s like to go from being a fan at festivals like Aftershock to performing at them and the support from their fathers who are also metalheads. The band discusses their...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Avatar at Aftershock. Pipeman and Avatar discuss the band’s Swedish upbringing and the challenges 6 months of sunlight and 6 months of darkness can cause. The band discusses their origins and the influences that helped form their own unique sound. Avatar speaks on their emphasis on crowd control and getting the audience in...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Devil’s Cut at Aftershock. The band’s name pays homage to their Kentucky roots and the interesting aging process of bourbon. Pipeman and the band discuss the importance of having a social media presence in today's music scene and the challenges of keeping up with the times. The band discusses the current state of country a...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Call Me Karizma at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss the differences between Louder Than Life and Aftershock and share their favorite aspects of the festivals. Call Me Karizma discusses the competitive connection between sports and music and how he felt connected to both music and sports from a young age. Pipeman an...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Attila at Aftershock. The band describes their music as heavy, fun music with a blend of metal and hip-hop influences. Pipeman and the band discuss stealing albums as a kid and how they both got into music from a young age. Attila is currently touring in California and finishing the tour moving east through Texas and endin...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Don Broco at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss band names and made-up origins stories the band came up with. The pair also discuss the difference between British and American accents and ethics. Don Broco’s tour is starting this month, starting in San Diego and traveling across America for the next five weeks. Don B...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Austin Meade at Aftershock. Austin discusses his first experience performing at Aftershock and dealing with the heat. Austin Meade describes his music as authentic, guitar-forward rock with classic and alternative rock influences. Austin shares his upbringing being surrounded by music and his father’s passion for rock and...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Escape The Fate at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss the unfortunate events that occurred at Blue Ridge Rock Festival and the challenges the weather causes for artists and media. Escape The Fate discusses the creation of their latest project and their strive to create a heavy, darker sound they are fans of. You can...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Fame On Fire at Aftershock. The band discusses the challenges of performing in the heat and how Aftershock was the most exhausting show they have performed. Fame On Fire describes their sound as an amalgamation of their early influences of 90s rock and metal and early 2000s pop to make their own unique style. The band spea...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Fever 333 at Aftershock. Pipeman praises the band for their electric performances and the chemistry the revamped band has. The band discusses the importance of blending genres and how diversity through new bandmates has driven Fever 333’s sound to new heights. Fever 333 is all about diversity and supporting all people, all...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Holy Wars at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss being introverted in everyday life and then having to play into an outgoing character when they take the stage. Holy Wars discusses the lack of punk bands in the music scene growing up in their hometown and their involvement with theater to be able to perform and gain s...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Fox Lake at Aftershock. Fox Lake shares their experience performing at Aftershock and how this latest show was their favorite performance to date. Pipeman and the band speak on the importance of keeping everyone's ego in check, making sure all the band members are on the same page to maintain healthy relationships. Fox Lak...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Gnome at Aftershock. The band discusses their band name and how their original name Sleepless Night didn’t match their aesthetic. Pipeman and the band discuss the love for gnomes across America and the UK and the gnome enthusiasts that reach out to the band regularly. The band speaks on the importance of not taking themsel...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Flat Black at Aftershock. The band describes their sound as a unique genre-less heavy four-piece band whose only goal is to bring the ruckus. The band discusses their experience during the pandemic and how the band evolved with the free time to get together and practice. The band discusses their comradery and their interes...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Holding Absence at Aftershock. The band discusses the artists that helped influence them and their parents' role in their love for music from a young age. Pipeman and Holding Absence discuss the challenges of harsh vocals and the technique involved in preventing losing your voice. Pipeman and the band discuss the differenc...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Ithaca at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss the difference between the UK and American festivals and the aspects they prefer from each. Ithaca describes their music as their livelihood, trying to spread a positive message for healing through trauma and making music from the heart. Ithaca discusses his Hindu upbringi...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Josh from Badflower at Aftershock. Pipeman and Josh discuss unique merch and how Badflower had a limited run of custom Heelys that Pipeman actually owns. Josh discusses the challenges of releasing music during the pandemic and how he believes the general public lost interest in the art of all mediums. You can find more inf...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Kristen Van Cott from Rock Against Racism at Aftershock. Rock Against Racism was revamped 20 years after the tragic death of George Floyd, collaborating with visual and audio artists to spread their message. Pipeman speaks on the ongoing hate through racism and antisemitism that is still prevalent in most of our communes t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Redlight King at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss the difference between Louder Than Life and Aftershock and which aspects of the festivals they enjoyed the most. Redlight King is working on a few acoustic covers of some of their songs and shares the beauty of reinventing a song. Redlight King discusses promoting o...