Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest John Cooper of Skillet at Aftershock. Pipeman and John discuss the challenges of performing in the extreme heat and how John keeps his mind off the temperature when on stage. John discusses going back on tour after the pandemic and how much both the fans and the bands have missed live performances. John shares his experien...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Senses Fail at Aftershock. Senses Fail describes their sound as an equal mix of heavy metal and a pop-punk influence. The band will be involved with the Emo Is Not Dead cruise traveling and performing internationally. You can find more information on Senses Fail’s upcoming tours, merch, and latest releases at any of their...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest SeeYouSpaceCowboy at Aftershock. The band discusses their favorite places to tour and what they love about performing in Florida. The band describes his passion for visual art and creating which is intertwined with his love for music. You can find more information about SeeYouSpaceCowboy’s upcoming tour dates, merch, and l...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Wargasm at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss how they can’t seem to escape the heat in Florida or even London. The band is releasing their debut album on October 27th, starting a headline tour soon after the album releases. Pipeman and the band discuss the differences in the US and UK punk scenes of the 80s and 90s....

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Satan’s Seamstress from The Pretty Cult at Aftershock. The Pretty Cult describes themselves as an alternative lifestyle brand for the rock & roll witch. Satan’s Seamstress discusses her passion for witchcraft and how she found a sense of community and friendship she’s never felt before. Pipeman and Satan’s Seamstress d...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Reddstar at Aftershock. After getting moved to perform on the main stage at Aftershock, Reddstar explains how much it means to them to perform in front of such a great crowd. Pipeman and the band discuss the aspects of both Louder Than Life and Aftershock and which festival they prefer. Reddstar speaks on the ongoing grind...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire at Aftershock. Matty discusses wrapping up touring for the year with Memphis May Fire and working on new music with an undisclosed band that is set to be announced soon. Pipeman and Matty discuss the importance of doing what you love for a living and how to stay passionate about your craft...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Imperial Tide at Aftershock. The band speaks on the importance of promotion and content as an artist and the endless cycle of advertising the band. Imperial Tide describes their sound as heavy, aggressive metal filled with angst and raw emotion. Pipeman and the band share their praise for Danny Wimmer festivals and how he...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Widow7 at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band relive Welcome to Rockville and Blue Ridge Rock Festival and the issues weather can cause to festivals. Widow7 is working on new music after performing at Aftershock and just released a new single “Wake The Dead”. Pipeman and the band discuss what they love about Danny Wimmer fest...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Starbenders at Aftershock. Starbenders describes their sound as an aggressive, ethereal rock band with a wide spectrum of emotions. The band discusses how they got together and how the power of Craigslist connected these artists together. You can find more information about Starbender’s upcoming tour dates, merch, and late...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Kid Kapichi at Aftershock. Pipeman and the band discuss the different accents of the different regions in the US and the UK. The pair also discuss festival etiquette between the US and the UK, discussing differences in weather and the type of crowds you can expect to see. You can find more information about Kid Kapichi’s u...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Ryan Oakes at Aftershock. Ryan Oakes is currently on tour with Don Broco, as they finish up their tour in Texas and the east coast. The band is currently working on their second album and just released a single from the project “Chuck Taylors”. Pipeman and Ryan discuss the importance of innovating their product and constan...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Tigercub at Aftershock. Tigercub describes their music as dynamic-driven with heavy backlines with whispering vocals to give them their unique sound. The band discusses the challenges of performing in the heat and how the weather plays a huge role in live performances. You can find more information on Tigercub’s upcoming t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Luna Aura at Aftershock. The band discusses living in Arizona and how performing there has helped prepare the band for festivals with extreme heat like Aftershock. Luna Aura discusses the influences of late 90s and early 2000s alt-rock and how the bands of those eras helped to shape her sound. Luna Aura discusses how she w...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Letdown. at Aftershock. The band discusses the importance of writing music to relate to the fans who don’t feel they belong. Pipeman and Letdown. discuss the difference in music scenes between Dallas and Nashville and which city holds the title of the live music capital. You can find more information about Letdown.’s upcom...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest DJ Kilmore of Incubus at Aftershock. Pipeman and Kil discuss the longevity of Incubus and how their success has remained steady over the past 25 years. Kil discusses the music-making process and the challenges of getting approval from all five members. Kil shares stories from touring in Australia and a fan climbing through...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Frogg. Frogg describes their sound as technical metal with prog and melodic metal influence. Pipeman and the band describe the formulaic sound going on with industry standard metal currently and how the band sources instruments from around the world to diversify their sound. The band discusses active and passive listening...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Colin from Hyperia. The band discusses their sound as a melodic thrash with heavy influence from the genre’s contemporaries from the 80’s. Colin discusses his upcoming show with legendary band Exciter on Halloween night and touring across Canada. Colin shares his experience performing live music from a young age and how he...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest The Glorious Sons. Pipeman sings his praises for the bands latest project Glory and the band shares some of their favorite songs that reflects their bands sound the best. The band shares their experience during the lockdown and the challenges they had to face creatively in an isolated environment. Pipeman and the band spea...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest J.P. Krom. J.P. Krom shares his creative upbringing and how artistry of all forms was around him from a young age. Pipeman and J.P. Krom discuss the difference in aesthetic of the music they prefer to listen to and create and the graphic art they create. The pair also discuss the importance of evolving as a musician over t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Steve from Taproot. Pipeman and Steve share their experience from the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Taproot discusses their newest song “Favorite Song” and Steve explains the type of song he was going for was a simplistic song that would be easy for the listener to get into. Pipeman and Steve discuss unique merchandise and how Taproot is re...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Of Limbo. Of Limbo describes their latest release “California Demon” and the meaning behind their song and the multiple ways the listener can interpret for themselves. Pipeman and the band discuss “selling your soul” and how record labels can drain artists of their passion and morality. Pipeman and Of Limbo talk about how...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Tony from Dragged Under at Louder Than Life. Tony describes Dragged Under’s sounds as a punk-ish metal with dynamic moments and big breakdowns. Pipeman and Tony discuss what makes a festival like Louder Than Life special compared to other festivals that don’t cater to the bands performing. You can find more information on...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest HXLA at Louder Than Life. The band shares what it is like to perform at a major festival like Louder Than Life for their first live show ever. The band describes their sound as an amalgamation of various rock elements with songwriting from true emotion and life experiences. Pipeman and the band discuss the raw emotion and...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest CZYK at Louder Than Life. The band discusses their origins and how the band started and originated their unique sound. CZYK discusses how their latest single “A Grave In Heaven” helped the band gain traction and a bigger following including the opportunity to perform at Louder Than Life. The band shares their influences an...