The Adamantium Podcast

Brothers, Ryan & Rich Meyer, the drummer and bassist of hard rock band, Highly Suspect, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, As Above, So Below, how this album was their coming back together, and the making of the tracks “Plastic Boxes,” and “The 8th of October.” We also talk about touring in Canada for the very first time, attending the Grammys, and being...

Frontman, Jon Elmaleh, of Toronto-based post-hardcore band, Napoleon, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest EP, Dear God, and it’s spiritual references. We also talk about their cover of Paramore’s “Misery Business,” cutting their teeth in the Toronto music scene, starting out in his high school music room, and working with Canadian punk icons like Silverstein...

Canadian folk rock singer-songwriter, Joel Plaskett, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, One Real Reveal, it’s themes, simplified process, the spoken words element, and the artwork created by his wife, Rebecca Kraatz. We also discuss his band Joel Plaskett Emergency, his 44-song album released during the pandemic, his father, Bill Plaskett’s influence o...

Rosie Bones and Carmen Vandenberg, of British alt rock band, BONES UK, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming sophomore album, Soft, as well as the singles “Won’t Settle” and “Fix.” We also talk about their start in Camden Town, their relationship with the late great Jeff Beck, being asked by Howard Stern to cover David Bowie, and their experience at The Gramm...

Singer & songwriter, Barns Courtney, joins us for a third time on The Adamantium Podcast to discuss his latest album, Supernatural, the inspiration behind the post-apocalyptic cult leader concept, his look for the album, and why this album was the most Sisyphean project he’s ever worked on. We also talk about touring with The Struts, on stage chaos, video games, and our mutual admiration for the g...

Frontman, Luke Spiller, and guitarist, Adam Slack, of glam rock band extraordinaire, The Struts, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Pretty Vicious, it's significance in their discography, and the creation of their single “Too Good at Raising Hell.” We also talk about their future evolution as artists, the possibility of a live album, acoustic se...

English DJ and vocalist, Elderbrook, joins us on this Osheaga Music Festival episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his upcoming album, Another Touch, it’s concept, and the single “Shallow Water.” We also talk about making folk acoustic music, sampling unique sounds, the advantage of being your own vocalist, and his breakthrough hit “Cola,” and how it changed his life.

Vocalist, Frank Kadillac, and drummer, Adrian Morris, of Canadian alt-pop duo, Neon Dreams, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, The Good, The True And The Beautiful, it’s concept of the hero’s journey, how every song relates to a Zodiac sign, and it’s lead single “The Art of Letting Go.” We also talk about their recent part-time move to South Africa, thei...

Lead vocalist & guitarist, Baden Donegal, and keyboardist & vocalist, Lach Galbraith, of Australian psychedelic rock band, Ocean Alley, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss new material that’s in the works, as well as their last album, Low Altitude Living, and it’s single “Touch Back Down.” We also talk about band camaraderie, beginnings, and creative process, their song “...

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Lynn Gunn, of pop rock band, PVRIS, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their most recent album, Evergreen, latest single, “Oil & Water”, and upcoming collaboration EP. We also talk about the various instruments she plays, overcoming serious vocal struggles, co-directing her own short film, and her eerie experiences recordin...

Frontman, Jim Cuddy, of illustrious country rock band, Blue Rodeo, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest solo album, All The World Fades Away, and it’s lead single “Learn to Live Alone.” We also talk about his upcoming induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Blue Rodeo’s very first gig at Toronto bar, The Rivoli, their classic song “Bulletproof,” w...

Guitarist, Benjamin Jennebo, of Swedish hard rock band, Smash Into Pieces, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Ghost Code, it’s continued storyline, and singles “Trigger” and “Venom.” We also talk about the creation and importance of the APOC character to the band and their stories, their participation in the Melodifestivalen competition in their home...

Frontman, Sam Nelson Harris, of alt rock band, X Ambassadors, joins us on our bicentennial episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newest album, Townie, their hometown of Ithaca, New York, and why now felt like the right time to release a homecoming album. We also talk about the deeply personal songs “Your Town” and “Follow the Sound of My Voice,” their love of collaboration, being fea...

Front man, Spike Slawson, of punk rock cover band, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their first album in a decade, Blow It… at Madison’s Quinceanera, and their experience recording live albums at a real Quinceanera and Bar Mitzvah. We also talk about the time they got booed out of PNC Park in Pittsburgh, their outlandish costumes, managi...

Guitarist, Michael Wilton, of legendary metal band, Queensrÿche, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their current tour playing their earliest work in its entirety, sharing the stage with the biggest metal bands in the world very early into their career, their crucial song “Eyes of a Stranger,” the terrifying time a bomb went off during their show at an American base in...

Country singer-songwriter, Charles Wesley Godwin, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album Family Ties, and how he powered through a writing funk and label pressure to get to the 19 tracks. We also talk about his late start in the music industry, the inspiration of Bruce Springsteen and West Virgina University on this album, his dream come true of recording a...

Front man, Justin Benlolo, of hard rock band, BRKN LOVE, joins us for the third time on The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming third album, and recording it at Dave Grohl’s 606 Studio in Los Angeles. We also talk about gigging on a cruise ship at ShipRocked, singing opera, 2010s rock bands, the Creed reunion, tattoos, leather jackets, pizza, and so much more.

Rappers/singer-songwriters, Powfu, Jomie & Cody Lawless, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their starts in the music industry, how they met, and forming Milkshakes in the Valley. We also talk about Powfu’s smash hit, “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head),” his dad being in Faber Drive, and collaborating with Travis Barker & The Chainsmokers.

Front man, Brian Aubert, and bassist, Nikki Monninger, of alt rock band, Silversun Pickups, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Physical Thrills, Nikki’s first solo vocal single, and their flourishing relationship with all star producer, Butch Vig. We also talk about their initial meeting on an airplane to London, their upcoming 20th anniversary...

Canadian R&B pop artist, 12AM, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We talk about his latest singles “Over You” and “Next To You” and the stylistic direction of his latest songs. We also discuss his origin story in music, why he almost quit music in 2022, creating the song “Showgirls” with Tyler Yahweh & Pressa, connecting with his heroes like Travis Barker and Post Malone, our gami...

Front man, Nathan Willett, of indie rock band, Cold War Kids, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest, self-titled album, as well as the single “Run Away With Me.” We also talk about their beginnings as a band twenty years ago, their evolution and collaborations, working with our hometown boys, Arkells, the daunting prospect of living in the shadow of a supersta...

Canada’s rock n’ roll messiah, Sam Roberts, joins us for the second time on The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album, The Adventures of Ben Blank, what it was like for him writing from the perspective of a character, how the songs chronicle himself and the character, and why the song “Bad Country” in particular is so special to him. We also talk about forming the band, Anyway Gang, with...

Pop-punk newcomers, Edith Victoria, Téa Campbell, and Ada Juarez, of Meet Me @ The Altar, join us on this season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their debut album, Past // Present // Future, their singles “Say It (To My Face)” and “Kool,” as well as their delightful cover of Freaky Friday’s “Take Me Away.” We also talk about their unique origin story, influences, touring wit...

Front man, Andrew Stockdale, and touring members, Nathan Wagner and Nick Vogelpohl, of acclaimed Australian hard rock band, Wolfmother, join us on the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Rock Out, as well as their legendary debut self-titled album (one of my all-time favourite albums!), how the album changed their life and how broke they were before. We...

Guitarist and keyboardist, Eric Howk and Kyle O’Quin, of indie alt rock band, Portugal. The Man, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast, while they get matching tattoos. We discuss their latest album, Chris Black Changed My Life, and the influence their late friend Chris had on them. We also talk about their new mascot TankDog, their hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, how their song “Feel It...