The Kevin Powell Podcast

Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer joins The Kevin Powell Podcast backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2025.   During our conversation, Sean discusses the band’s upcoming album, heading into the studio after Rockville and Sonic Temple, songwriting and recording processes, working with producers, festival performances, touring in the United States versus Australia, and advice for new bands trying to br...

Kevin Powell sits down with Jayant Bhadula of Bloodywood at Welcome To Rockville to talk about the band’s rise in the United States, their unique blend of Indian folk music and heavy metal, and the overwhelming support they’ve received from American fans. Jayant shares stories from Bloodywood’s first U.S. festival appearance, explains how VIP experiences help bands survive the rising costs of tour...

Kevin Powell sits down with Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan backstage at Welcome to Rockville 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jeff talks about how the music industry has changed over the last 25+ years, the pressure of social media, staying creative as a guitarist, practicing constantly, fan interactions, touring life, and the band’s upcoming new music. He also discusses songwriting disagreements withi...

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I’m joined by Brendon Small of Metalocalypse and Dethklok. We dive into the origins of Metalocalypse, how Dethklok evolved from a fictional band into a real touring act, the process of pitching the show to Adult Swim, guitar practice tips, songwriting, touring stories, and what may still be ahead for Dethklok. Brendon also talks about his early guitar i...

Drummer Xavier Rios joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about the band’s new EP No One Escapes Death, how their sound is evolving, and what fans can expect on their biggest tour yet with Bleed From Within. We dive into the writing process behind the EP, adding more groove and emotion into their sound, and why this release feels like a true step forward instead of just trying to top the last one...

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I’m joined by Australia’s rising band ANA to talk about their latest single “Hate Me" and the music video everyone’s talking about. Yes… the snake is real. Ana shares what it was like filming with a live snake, while Josh breaks down the vision behind the video and how it all came together. We also get into their upcoming album Motivated By Death, their...

Ricky Hoover of Ov Sulfur joins The Kevin Powell Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new album Endless, preparing for a massive U.S. tour with Orbit Culture, and revisiting the emotional 2014 Suicide Silence memorial show. Ricky opens up about: • The writing and lyrical evolution behind Endless • Stepping outside his comfort zone vocally • Touring for nearly two months straight •...

Kevin Powell sits down with Richard “Stitch” Thomas and Daniel Fox of Ventana for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about brotherhood, burnout, and why they’re giving the band everything they’ve got in 2026. From their early 2000s beginnings to 2021’s The Nature of Betrayal, Ventana opens up about nearly walking away, rebuilding momentum after COVID, and finishing new music the right way t...

Rev3rent join Kevin Powell on the podcast to talk about the resurgence of raw, old-school deathcore, their DIY roots, and what it’s been like rapidly leveling up as a young band in today’s heavy music scene. The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethi...

Acid Bath is officially back, and Mike Sanchez joins me at Louder Than Life for one of the most honest and wild interviews of the weekend. We cover everything — the early days in the Louisiana sticks, breaking into the New Orleans scene, the moment Acid Bath knew the reunion could actually work, and some insane tour stories you’ve never heard before. Mike also talks about new music, their massive...

Join me on the road as I sit down with Jose and Kayla from Aeternum, one of the most emotionally charged up-and-coming bands in the scene. We caught up in Harrisburg while they were out with The Killers Confession and Dogma, talking about what fans can expect from their live show, how they bring feminine rage and raw emotion to the stage, and why their music hits so many different feelings at once...

Drummer Matt Greiner of August Burns Red joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about two decades behind the kit, the Thrill Seeker re-recording, and what keeps the band pushing forward after 20+ years.   Matt dives deep into the band’s writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how he’s evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with...

Blessthefall are back — and they’re stronger than ever. At Louder Than Life 2025 , Kevin sits down with Beau Bokan and Eric Lambert to talk about their long-awaited return with Gallows , the creative spark that reignited the band after seven years, and what it’s like to be part of metalcore’s new wave.   From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands g...

Kevin talks with Attack Attack! at Louder Than Life about rediscovering their sound after a decade away, teaming up with Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos for their first-ever collaboration, and what fans can expect in 2026.   The band opens up about reconnecting with their early energy, working with producers Andrew Bayliss and Evan McKeever, and how their latest self-titled release brought everything ful...

Stu Folsom of SpiritWorld joins Kevin Powell backstage at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about the band’s nonstop momentum, writing the follow-up to Deathwestern, and blending hardcore, thrash, and classic country influences into their evolving sound. They dig into everything from the band’s growth since Helldorado, touring with Obituary and Nails, to how SpiritWorld’s live show is designed to hit...

🎧 Whitechapel’s Brandon Zackey joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life to talk about joining the band, his metal drumming background, Hymns of Dissonance, and what it’s really like playing festivals this big. Brandon opens up about going from marching band to deathcore, teaching percussion, and his path from Enterprise Earth to Whitechapel. He shares insight into his setup with Mapex a...

🎙️ Aurorawave join The Kevin Powell Podcast live from Louder Than Life 2025! The band talks about their brand-new album Monument, the start of their album release tour, and what it’s really like living on the road. They open up about mental health, staying grounded, and how they fuse two unlikely worlds — reggae and metal — into their unique “Reggaecore” sound. We also chat about Lamb of God, Suic...

🎧 Halocene join Kevin at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their upcoming album When Love Dies, a deeply personal project inspired by their real-life separation. Bradley and Addie open up about turning heartbreak into art, how they balance parenthood with touring, and the evolution of their sound. They also discuss the band’s rise through viral YouTube covers, their connection with fans, and ho...

The energy from Fight From Within never lets up — and it shows. At Louder Than Life 2025 , Kevin caught up once again with Mike and Tim from Fight From Within to talk about their brand new album Talk Is Cheap (out October 3rd ) and the massive tour that follows.   The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners , working with Adam Splitter PR , and keeping things organic while leveling up every re...

Day 2 of Louder Than Life — and Kevin sits down with Hatebreed drummer Matt Byrne to talk about the band’s new era. Matt dives into their summer touring grind, the mindset behind releasing new music, and what fans can expect from Hatebreed in 2026. They discuss the band’s thrashier new sound, how touring has shaped their live energy, and the sentimental story behind the one thing Matt never leaves...

🎤 Tech N9ne joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025!   The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED” , 25 years of Strange Music , staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game. Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal .   🔥 Listen to this...

Joe and Matt from DED join Kevin Powell at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their brand-new album Resent , which just dropped! The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.  They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired...

Violent Vira joined me at Louder Than Life 2025 fresh off the stage to talk about their debut album Lover of a Ghost , tour plans, and the moment the crowd demanded an encore. We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.

Silly Goose has built a reputation for doing things differently—starting with pop-up shows in parking lots that caught the attention of Danny Wimmer Presents. Now they’re lighting up major stages like Louder Than Life 2025 .   In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City , an...

🎸 At Louder Than Life 2025, I sat down with Landmvrks to talk about their first-ever U.S. festival performance , the French metal scene, touring life, pre-show rituals, and who they dream of touring with next (spoiler: Gojira 👀)   From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.