Podioslave Podcast

In episode 255 of the podcast, we welcome back Matty Arsenault, vocalist of A Loss For Words. After a brief catch up, we dig into 25 years as a band, and then pivot to a deep dive on their first full length album, ‘The Kids Can’t Lose’. We hit on everything - context of the time, the making of, it’s release and response, and much, much more. As a bonus, Mikey Adams (bass) joins us at the end for s...

In episode 254 of the podcast, the three of us take a look back, and forward, to where things are going in the music industry. Is heavy music at a tipping point? Is festival season over? Who has room for all of this vinyl? Will buying tickets to shows become……easier? We tackle all of this and more. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @tr...

In episode 253 of the podcast, we are joined by Grant Whiteoak, vocalist and guitarist of Heart to Gold.  We dig into Grant’s start in the scene, the band’s come up, signing to Memory Music, working with Will Yip, and the creation of their stellar new album ‘Free Help’. Grant is a real one! Photo Credit: Joma Mandocdoc (IG: @jrm.ptrp) Follow Grant and Heart to Gold here: Web: https://www.hearttogo...

In episode 252 of the podcast, we dive deep on No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’. We talk early memories of the record, the context of the time, the start of Gwen Stefani’s massive celebrity, and some “what if’s” surrounding the band, where they were headed and what might have been. This was a fun one to dig into. We open the show with a promise, a resolution even, to binge more nerdery in 2025! Podcast...

In episode 251 of the podcast, we are back with another installment of PERFECT SONGS. This time, rock radio DJ Rob and musician/audio engineer Kevin Kennie join the fun.  We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You know it when you hear it. Many different twists and turns in this one, including but not limited to: Bottles & cans, falsetto singing,...

In episode 250(!) of the podcast, we pick up where we left off with Damien Moyal during Ep 247. We dig into what the heavy music scene looks like at the end of its biggest year, music Damien is spinning, cool vinyl purchases in Europe, a little more tour talk, and a bunch of different odds and ends. This one is nerds at the bar. Enjoy! We sincerely thank anyone who’s checked out one of our 250 epi...

In episode 249 of the podcast, the three of us discuss the now classic, quarter century old, ‘Californication’. We dig into our first memories of the record, the context of the time, the rejoining of John Frusciante, favorite tracks, and much more.  What are your memories of the crown jewel of the Chili Peppers catalog? We’d love to hear em! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web:...

In episode 248 of the podcast, we welcome back Shawn Robbins, photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod, and friend of the pod, for our 2024 Year In Review. We take turns giving our favorites of the year: Favorite concerts, music moments, EP’s & LP’s, and much more.  What were some of your favorite moments of this year? We’d love to hear them, hit us up! Check out Shawn here: Web: https://www.photorobb...

In episode 247 of the podcast, we welcome back Damien Moyal, vocalist of As Friends Rust, Culture (and more). This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We dig into what Damien and his bands have been up to since we last had him on. As Friends Rust released an EP, ‘Lightless’, and Damien gives us the low down on how this came to be. We also talk about their recent run of shows in Europe with Hot Wat...

In episode 246 of the podcast, we discuss Linkin Park’s seminal debut record, ‘Hybrid Theory’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the influence of the music on multiple genres, our favorite tracks, its classic album art, and much more.  This record set the stage for the trajectory of one of the biggest rock bands ever. This was a fun one! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them...

In episode 245 of the podcast, the three of us talk about bands that changed our lives. What does it mean? Is it a band you deep dove their catalog, and love every minute? Is it a band you’ve seen live more than most? Is it their message? Lyrics? Musicianship? It’s all of the above.  We start the episode with a brand new ‘Band Name: Real or Fake?’ There are a lot of interesting band names out ther...

In episode 244 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Linkovich to take a 30 year look back at Maine Hardcore. Chris needs no introduction, being in/having been in: Terror, Cruel Hand, On The Outside, Outbreak, and a million other bands. We talk Chris’ come up in the 90s attending shows as a 12 year old, starting bands, some of our memorable shows of the 2000s, all the way through to the present -...

In episode 243 of the podcast, we dig into 25 years of Blink-182’s breakthrough record, ‘Enema of the State’. We talk our early memories of the record, the addition of Travis Barker, the level up in production, it’s place in pop culture, and the band’s overall legacy. This record hit us at the absolute perfect age, and it shaped a lot of our early music fandom.  We start the episode with a brief c...

In episode 242 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason DeVore, front person of Authority Zero. We talk about the early days of the band, how major labels took notice back in the early 2000’s, 30 years of Authority Zero, and their brand new EP that just dropped, ‘30 Years: Speaking To The Youth’. This was a fun one, Jason is still bringing it at a high level! Photo Credit: Michael Fasching (IG: @mich...

In episode 241 of the podcast, we’re joined by frontman and emcee, legend in the game, Sen Dog.  We talk about the early days of Cypress Hill, his many features/collabs over the years, and how those lead him to working with Billy Biohazard and Christian of Fear Factory fame on their project, Powerflo. We dig into their new record as well, ‘Gorilla Warfare’, out November 1, 2024 on New Damage Recor...

In episode 240 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod/photographer extraordinaire Shawn Robbins to break down this year’s New England Metal and Hardcore Festival.  Shawn was able to take in the entire fest back in September, and got amazing photos of some of our favorite bands. We dig into who crushed their set live, bands that surprised, and MVP’s of each day. We also give out some o...

In episode 239 of the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Kleisath, drummer of Further Seems Forever.  This convo covers it all, but we mainly dig into 20 years of Further Seems Forever’s ‘Hide Nothing’. From the addition of Jon Bunch, to the creative process, and its legacy now 20 years out, and more. This was a fun convo surrounding a great record. We start the convo asking Steve about his many talen...

In episode 238 of the podcast, we’re taking it back to the 90’s.  Tom Sheehan of Indecision, the Axe to Grind Podcast (and much more) joins us to talk all things 90’s hardcore. What was it like touring and booking shows? How did some of the mixed bills of the time hit? How did you even know where to play? How was post hardcore and metalcore received in the moment? If it wasn’t a Strife or Snapcase...

In episode 237 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION/The Barbarians of California.   We dig into Aaron’s new project, The Barbarians of California, whose debut album drops October 4th, 2024 on ONErpm. We also hit on a variety of other topics surrounding music: new AWOLNATION, Aaron’s podcast venture coming soon, and much more. This was an amazing convo with someone very thought...

In episode 236 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jackson Foster, vocalist of Silly Goose.   We dig into their beginnings as a band in Atlanta, what music he and the band pull from for inspiration, their viral pop up live shows, and their energetic new EP ‘Bad Behavior’, out now on Blue Grape Music.  This is a fun one, and Silly Goose is a band we’ll definitely be hearing more from in the coming mont...

In episode 235 of the podcast, we dig into Green Day’s sprawling rock opera masterpiece, ‘American Idiot’. We brought along new ‘friend of the pod’ Kevin Kennie for the ride!   We dig into our early recollections of the record, favorite moments, its overarching themes, and much more. This album continues to be as poignant as the day it dropped 20 years ago.  Check out Kevin, and his horror movie p...

In episode 234 of the podcast, we’re joined by Briana Wright and Joey Duffy, vocalists of CLIFFDIVER.  We dig into the beginnings of the band, Tulsa having a moment as a music scene, Bri joining CLIFFDIVER in 2020, and their forthcoming (and excellent) album, ‘Birdwatching’, out September 20th on SideOneDummy Records.    Bri and Joey have a ton of energy, and there aren’t many bands doing it like...

In episode 233 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason Boyd (vocals) and Ben Einziger (guitar) of Audiovent.  We dig into their come up as a band, the story behind signing to Atlantic Records, touring the world, breaking up, and the circumstances of the band getting back together and putting out new music.    This was one of the more enlightening convos we’ve ever had on the pod, and the Audiovent s...

In episode 232 of the podcast, we’re joined by Henry Cox, vocalist of Boston Manor. We talk the circumstances that led us to discovering Boston Manor, and then we dig into the second half of their ambitious 2 album journey, ‘Sundiver’, out September 6, 2024 on SharpTone Records. We dig into the origins of the idea for a double album spanning years, the writing and production of the new record, the...

In episode 231 of the podcast, we welcome back Sean and Seth, vocalist and bassist of funk metal band Trawl. We hit on a wide array of topics in this one. We start with the wild summer they’ve had opening for bands like Nonpoint and CKY, as well as some upcoming shows with Helmet/Local H and Polkadot Cadaver. We pivot to the new EP they are working on, ‘Tempest’, and its darker themes and subject...