Teaser Talk

Season 9 of Teaser Talk is officially here. Host Hollie Nicole kicks off the new season by looking back at the incredible moments from Season 8 and sharing what fans can expect in the year ahead. From unforgettable festival coverage to candid artist interviews, Teaser Talk continues to bring fans behind the scenes of the rock and metal world. In this episode, Hollie reflects on highlights like cov...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole catches up with Michael Bohn and Hance Alligood  from Woe, Is Me at Louder Than Life Festival for an honest conversation about their long-awaited return. The band reflects on performing under the blazing sun, reconnecting with fans after more than a decade, and the release of their brand-new album Daybreak, their first in 12 years. The guys share how t...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring conversation. From rocking a full suit in blistering heat to connecting with fans who grew up as misfits, The Funeral Portrait prove why they’re one of the most exciting theatrical rock acts today. Lee opens up about their unfor...

Host Hollie Nicole sits down with Joe Exotic, the man the world knows as Tiger King, for a very different kind of conversation. Instead of memes and mayhem, this exclusive Tiger King interview dives into the music, mission, love and lessons that shaped Joe long before and long after the Netflix series. Joe opens up about: • The parts of Tiger King that he feels got him wrong • His passion for help...

Join Teaser Talk as we chat with Beth Vandal of the stellar punk-pop group A New Violet! Beth discusses her powerful new single, "66," and the incredible news that it will be featured in the She Rides documentary about women motorcycle riders. We explore the band's growth, the importance of creating unfiltered music, and Beth's killer advice for artists feeling the pressure of trends and algorithm...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Marcus Bridge of Northlane at Louder Than Life Festival for their first-ever U.S. festival appearance in this electrifying episode of Teaser Talk. From rocking the stage in a blazing-hot red suit to winning over an early festival crowd, Marcus shares their experience of bringing their boundary-pushing sound across the globe. He talks about their unique evolution blendi...

Hollie Nicole catches up with Matt Byrne from Hatebreed at Louder Than Life Festival for an unforgettable Teaser Talk episode! From their blistering live sets to their decades-long legacy, Hatebreed continues to deliver intensity and authenticity to fans worldwide. In this conversation, he reveals what it’s like balancing massive festivals with intimate club shows, how they craft setlists without...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Matt Good of From First to Last at Louder Than Life Festival 2025. After years away from the stage, the band is back with fresh energy and new music, including their latest single “Mirror Soul” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. The conversation dives into what it feels like returning after more than a decade, how the band h...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Joe Cotela and Matt Reinhard of DED at Louder Than Life Festival for a raw and fun Teaser Talk interview! The Phoenix heavy hitters talk about their brand-new album (which dropped the same day as this chat), share how the crowd’s energy fuels their sets, and reveal why they’re switching things up with their fan-favorite track Anti-Everything. The guys open up about the...

From the decks to development deals, DJ Ricky Ruckkus has done it all. 🎧💼 Host Hollie Nicole sits down with the Cleveland-born DJ, entrepreneur, and president of Equity Capital Mortgage Group to talk about turning hustle into empire. They dive deep into: 🔥 His first show with Three 6 Mafia 🏠 The massive Harmony District redevelopment with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 🍺 Launching a new IPA collab and...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Jared Warth and Beau Bokan of Blessthefall at Louder Than Life Festival for a fun and heartfelt episode of Teaser Talk. The metalcore veterans talk about their first-ever Louder Than Life experience, dropping their long-awaited new album “Gallows” after seven years, and how fans are already singing the new tracks back at them on tour. From hilarious behind-the-scenes s...

Aurorawave joins Hollie Nicole on Teaser Talk fresh off their electrifying set at Louder Than Life Festival! In this episode, the band shares their journey from reggae beginnings to making waves in the rock and metalcore world. They dive into their brand new album Monument, epic collaborations with artists like Taylor Barber and Aaron Gillespie, and give us exclusive teasers about international to...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red at Louder Than Life Festival for a powerhouse episode of Teaser Talk. With over 20 years of delivering technical riffs, massive breakdowns, and high-energy shows, August Burns Red continues to prove why they’re one of metalcore’s most influential bands. Jake opens up about the intensity of their Louder Than Life set, keeping the energy al...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Sammy Pierre Due of Acid Bath at Louder Than Life Festival for a rare and unforgettable Teaser Talk episode. The legendary sludge metal guitarist/vocalist reflects on their long-awaited reunion, their first major shows in decades, and the surreal experience of seeing multiple generations of fans - from parents who grew up with their music to brand-new listeners discove...

 Happy Teaser Talk Tuesday. Hollie Nicole hangs with guitarist and vocalist Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers, Taproot, and 12 Stones. Taylor checks in from a writing session in Columbus with Adam Gilbert of Starset, talks juggling three bands without losing his mind, and previews a heavier, detuned, danceable new RwK single with a few EDM touches. He shares why he still tours with tube heads...

Hollie Nicole sits down with Adam DeGraide from A.D.A.M. MUSIC PROJECT to talk retro vibes, modern metal, and building a video game powered rock universe. Hear the wild behind the scenes of their “Punch Out” music video, how MTV featured it for 18 weeks, and how the single climbed into the Billboard Top 40. Adam shares why the band rotates singers, how they write to iconic games like Diablo, Yoshi...

Hollie Nicole hangs out with Fight From Within at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 for one of the rowdiest and funniest episodes of Teaser Talk yet! Known for their no-barricade shows, high-energy sets, and chaotic personalities, the band dishes on everything from hangovers and stage-diving to their first-ever live performance of Get Back. The conversation is filled with laughs, wild tangents, and u...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with rising pop punk band All At Once to talk about their journey, sound, and exciting new chapter. 🎶The band shares: 🎸 How they formed in Monterrey, Mexico and built their sound blending 2000s pop punk nostalgia with a modern edge 📀 The story behind their explosive single “F** You and All Your Friends”* and its music video 🤝 Why signing...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with  @wearetheprettywild ,  the dynamic metalcore sister duo, at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The sisters share their surreal experience performing for a rowdy crowd, complete with crowd surfing, and talk about the unique bond that fuels their music and performances. They dive into their latest single, Living Dead, and how...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with Travis from  @Colorblindtx  at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 Travis shares the band’s incredible experience performing for an energetic crowd, their creative process behind their unique dreamcore sound, and how they keep their music fresh and authentic. Get the inside scoop on their latest release, Who Sold You This Trut...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie Nicole sits down with Like Ghosts to dive into their journey, sound evolution, and what’s next for the band. 🎶They open up about: 🎸 The inspiration behind their breakout single “Better Now” (50k+ streams) 🔥 Blending emo roots with EDM for a fresh, modern sound 🤝 How their Ryan Cabrera cover turned into a surprise official collaboration 🎤 Lessons from ove...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie sits down with Cliff from  @DryKillLogic  at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their high-energy performance, the incredible Ohio metal fans, and the surreal experience of returning to the stage after 20 years. Cliff dives into the creation of their latest single, Now You Belong with the Dead, and how it reignited thei...

On this episode of Teaser Talk, host Hollie Nicole sits down with Joey Arena of Ovtlier for an unfiltered and unapologetic conversation about music, chaos, and authenticity. From getting tattooed live on stage in Oklahoma City (yes, really) to building Ovtlier’s unique sound that blends melody and metal, Joey pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to carve your own lane in the music industry. Th...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie chats with  @ChuckBillyTotemPoll  at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band shares their excitement about performing at the iconic Ohio State Reformatory, teases a potential return of their signature white button-downs, and recounts a hilarious backstage encounter with Slipknot’s entourage. They also discuss their upcoming shows, inclu...

In this episode of Teaser Talk, Hollie catches up with  @theunionundergroundofficial  at the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival 2025! 🎸 The band reflects on their fiery midday set, the incredible energy of the crowd, and the surreal experience of fans still singing their songs 25 years later. They share details about their ongoing 25th Anniversary Tour with Spine Shank, Adema, and Six Sense...