Teaser Talk

Phil Sandoval of Armored Saint joins Hollie Nicole on Teaser Talk for a conversation about the band’s new album, Emotion Factory Reset, their creative process, and what keeps the band moving forward after decades in heavy metal. Phil shares the unexpected story behind the album title, how the phrase came from a murder trial commentary, and how it later became part of the song “Close to the Bone.”...

Cameron Delano joins Teaser Talk for a raw conversation about his Blood4Blood fight against Slaughter to Prevail’s Alex Terrible, his transition from professional bull riding into bare knuckle fighting, and what it takes to walk into enemy territory as the underdog. Cameron shares what it was like fighting at the first-ever Blood4Blood event, the respect between him and Alex before and after the f...

Dead Poet Society sit down with Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a hilarious and honest Teaser Talk interview covering songwriting, live energy, vulnerability, and the chaos behind their new track “Sinner System.”Jack Underkofler and Jack Collins discuss writing songs backstage while touring, balancing emotional honesty with heavy alternative rock, and why the band refuses...

Archers sit down with Hollie Nicole at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for an energetic and emotional Teaser Talk interview covering fan connection, vulnerability in music, touring, and the evolution of the band’s sound. Nathanael Pulley and Grayson Mesarosh discuss the reaction to their EP Temporary High, recovering from surgery just in time for Rockville, emotional songwriting, crowd singalongs, and c...

Violent Vira joins Hollie Nicole for a backstage Teaser Talk interview at Welcome to Rockville 2026. The band talks about their explosive Rockville performance, building a passionate online fanbase, touring with Babymetal and Halestorm, and creating music rooted in storytelling and personal experiences. Violent Vira also opens up about religious trauma, fan connection, and how their songs help lis...

Tyler Levenson of Afterlife joins Hollie Nicole for a backstage Teaser Talk interview at Welcome to Rockville 2026. Tyler discusses the explosive response to “Bad Habit,” how the band is entering a new creative era, and why the next Afterlife release may be their heaviest song yet. The conversation also dives into growing with fans through Rockville, SiriusXM Octane success, social media reactions...

Stu Folsom of SpiritWorld joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a cinematic and heavy conversation about touring, horror westerns, LP4, and building one of the most unique worlds in modern metal. Stu discusses SpiritWorld’s evolution from DIY beginnings to major tours with Avatar, Obituary, and Sepultura while also opening up about writing novels, short stories, and creati...

Elias Soriano of Nonpoint joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a powerful Teaser Talk interview covering new music, emotional songwriting, overseas touring, and the next chapter for Nonpoint. Elias discusses the meaning behind the new song “Is It,” touring Europe with Lacuna Coil, the Out of Control Tour, recording a new full-length album, and why overseas demand for the...

Plain White T’s join Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a nostalgic and hilarious Teaser Talk conversation about touring, MySpace-era fame, “Hey There Delilah,” and the evolution of pop punk. The band shares stories from the road with Yellowcard and New Found Glory, reflects on shaping a generation of alternative rock, and teases brand-new music coming in 2026. Fans also get an in...

Dorothy Martin of Dorothy joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a powerful and playful Teaser Talk conversation about live performance energy, creative growth, vulnerability, faith, and new music. Dorothy reflects on The Way, the deluxe release, working with Slash, adding an outlaw country edge with Lainey Gardner, and hitting the road on the Rise of Rock Tour with Godsmack and...

Plain White T’s join Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a nostalgic and hilarious Teaser Talk conversation about touring, MySpace-era fame, “Hey There Delilah,” and the evolution of pop punk. The band shares stories from the road with Yellowcard and New Found Glory, reflects on shaping a generation of alternative rock, and teases brand-new music coming in 2026. Fans also get an in...

C.J. Pierce and Ryan McCombs of Drowning Pool join Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for a fun, high-energy Teaser Talk conversation about touring, festival crowds, live performance energy, and the band’s lasting impact in rock and metal. This episode is perfect for fans of Drowning Pool, heavy music, rock festivals, backstage interviews, and artist conversations that bring you close...

Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for an immersive conversation about the evolution of cello metal, the influence of Metallica, and the honesty at the heart of heavy music. Eicca shares the story behind Apocalyptica’s revolutionary sound, their journey from classical musicians to global metal innovators, the creative challenges behind Plays Metalli...

Cradle of Filth joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for an unforgettable episode of Teaser Talk. Dani Filth opens up about life on the road during the Majestic In Depth U.S. Tour, the band’s signature blend of horror and theatrical extreme metal, their upcoming album, touring Australia with DevilDriver, and even a surprising collaboration with Ed Sheeran. The conversation also ex...

Dez Fafara of DevilDriver joins Teaser Talk at Welcome to Rockville for a powerful conversation about the band’s new album Strike and Kill, the first single “Dig Your Own Grave,” and the hunger it takes to keep creating heavy music at the highest level. In this episode, Dez talks about the mission behind Strike and Kill, describing the record as nonstop, aggressive, and built around resilience, st...

Mayday Parade joins Teaser Talk at Welcome to Rockville 2026 for a conversation about 20 years as a band, their Florida roots, new music, fan-favorite songs, and what is next. In this episode, Mayday Parade reflects on playing Welcome to Rockville for the first time, how their longtime friendship has helped keep the band together, and what still makes festival performances exciting after two decad...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Trey Landrum of Devil’s Cut to talk about the band’s unique blend of metalcore and country influence. Trey breaks down how Devil’s Cut developed their “mossy oak metal” sound, pulling from heavy riffs, country storytelling, southern visuals, and real Kentucky energy. The conversation digs into their debut album Roadkill, dropping April 2...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole catches up with Nick Wolf, lead singer of Oceans On Other Planets, for a conversation about new music, tour life, and building momentum as a modern rock band. Nick talks about the band’s upcoming EP, their run on the Nu Metal Sucks Tour with SpineShank, Hed PE, and Primer 55, and what it takes to prepare for a demanding stretch of shows. He also opens...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Sean and Seth of Les Palms to talk about the launch of their new band and the story behind their debut single “Second Chances.”The conversation dives into how the project came together unexpectedly, evolving from a solo idea into a full band built on creative chemistry. Sean and Seth open up about writing from personal experience, includ...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Blothar, frontman of GWAR, for a conversation that is anything but ordinary. Blothar dives into the chaos behind GWAR’s live shows, what fans can expect from the current tour, and how the band continues to stay relevant after decades of pushing boundaries. The interview also explores their recent cover of “Pink Pony Club,” the band’s lon...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole catches up with Ryan Dominguez of Tokyo Rose for a conversation about the band’s return, the process of writing again, and what this new chapter looks like after years away. Ryan talks about how reunion shows in 2024 helped spark the decision to create new music, leading to the release of the 2026 single “Something Sweeter.” He also shares how the writ...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Kirk Windstein, founder, vocalist, and guitarist of Crowbar. The conversation digs into the core of Crowbar’s sound, how the band has stayed true to its original vision, and why that heaviness still connects with fans across generations. Kirk talks about his riff-first songwriting process, Crowbar’s recent growth on streaming and social...

Jake Kolatis of The Casualties joins Teaser Talk on the day the band releases Detonate - their first full-length album in eight years. In this episode, Jake talks about what led to the long gap between records, how Detonate came together over time, and the themes driving the album. From frustration with the current state of the world to the importance of unity, the conversation dives into how the...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Youngy, frontman of Australian metal band King Parrot. Fresh off a huge year, Youngy reflects on the band’s chaotic run of touring, releasing new music, and sharing stages with acts like Pantera and Powertrip. The conversation dives into the band’s intense yet tongue-in-cheek style, the reality of life on the road, and what fans can expe...

Jepha Howard of The Used is back on Teaser Talk. In this episode, we catch up on everything that has happened since his last appearance, including The Used celebrating 25 years, the band's recent touring run, Emo's Not Dead Cruise, and the massive Sydney Opera House performance with a full symphony orchestra and choir. Jepha also talks about the band's creative chemistry, why friendship has played...