The Kevin Powell Podcast

🔥 Mugshot’s Ringo Waterman joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025! We talk about the band’s new album All The Devils Are Here , working with producer Randy Leboeuf, the story behind the artwork by Rotting Rain, and what fans can expect going into 2026.   Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dre...

🔥 In this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast , I sit down with Lizzie & Liv of Not Enough Space to talk about their brand-new album Weaponize Your Rage , playing Louder Than Life, hitting the road with From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park, and Until I Wake, plus what fans can expect from their upcoming Warped Tour and Shiprocked performances. We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing pro...

Manchester heavyweights Guilt Trip join me at Louder Than Life 2025 for their very first U.S. festival appearance! 🇺🇸🔥 We talk about their set, signing to Roadrunner Records, new music in the works, and their dream tour lineup. 🎶 Topics in this interview: • First impressions of U.S. festivals • Playing Download Festival in the UK • New single + Roadrunner signing   What’s next in 2026 • Advice f...

Death metal powerhouse Sanguisugabogg is back with their crushing new album Hideous Aftermath (out October 10th), and vocalist Devin Swank sat down with me to talk all about it. We get into: The evolution of the band from 2021 → 2023 → 2025 Working with Converge’s Kurt Ballou on the new record Playing massive festivals like Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life Touring with legends like Despised Ico...

Vended joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about life on tour, the energy of their shows, and how they’re carving out their own identity in the heavy music world. From the grind of the road to what’s coming next, this is a raw and honest look into one of metal’s most exciting young bands.

Day three of Incarceration Festival and Kevin caught up with Travis, the powerhouse vocalist of Colorblind . The two talk about the band’s experience at the fest, their upcoming performance at Louder Than Life, and what it feels like seeing crowds sing along to songs written in a living room. Travis also shares insight on their double single “Let Down” and “Misery Loves Company” , their upcoming t...

Convictions join me at Inkcarceration Festival 2025 to talk about their explosive set, the meaning behind their songs, and what’s next for the band. We dive into the energy of playing festivals vs. club shows, the heart behind The Fear of God , their upcoming tour with Demon Hunter, and how faith and heavy music collide in their unique style of “aggressive worship.” If you’re a fan of metal with a...

Taylor Roberts, guitarist for Taproot, joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s comeback, their latest album Scissors , and what it feels like going from attending the festival as a fan to now playing the main stage. Taylor opens up about Steve’s recovery after a serious accident, shares insight into Taproot’s future plans including a possible Gift 25th anniversary show, and ref...

Chris Fronzak of Attila joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s wild new album, why they’ve stayed independent, and his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of metal. We also dive into his life off stage—from racing Porsches at Daytona to crazy tour stories and pre-show rituals. If you love raw, honest interviews with your favorite artists, this one is a must-watch!

Day three of Inkarceration Festival was a storm of chaos for A Killer’s Confession frontman, Waylon Reavis. Rain delays, last-minute stage changes, and a mile-long move didn’t stop the show from happening.   In this exclusive interview, Waylon shares: ✅ The behind-the-scenes chaos at Incarceration ✅ Why festivals are a love-hate situation ✅ Upcoming album  Victim 2 (drops Sept 19 ) ✅ What’s ne...

Kat Von D and Sammi Doll join Kevin Powell to talk about their first big tour supporting In This Moment , creating their dark electronic sound, and why leaving Hollywood for a small town changed everything.   They also share upcoming plans for a Mexico run, a third album, and a major collaboration project. Plus, Kat and Sammy give real advice for aspiring musicians about touring, adaptability, and...

I sat down with Nick Wolf of Oceans On Other Planets (aka OOPS) to talk about their explosive first year—150k+ streams, touring with Taproot, and their mission to reinvent modern alt-rock with a mix of heavy riffs, electronic beats, and raw emotion.   We get into band origins, festival dreams, and even joke about the “Oops, I Did It Again” World Tour . 🤘   🎧 Full episode now streaming on The Kev...

🔥 Dry Kill Logic brings the HEAVY back! Fresh off their set at  Incarceration Festival , Clint talks new single Now You Belong With the Dead , Aftershock Festival plans, and how the band’s approach to writing has evolved after 20 years.   💬 “Stay flexible on the journey, but stubborn about the destination.”   🎧 Hear the full interview now on The Kevin Powell Podcast — available everywhere you s...

🎤 Of Virtue joins the podcast straight from Incarceration Fest! Fresh off their high-energy set, Damon and Ryan talk about playing alongside Slipknot and Marilyn Manson, the thrill of getting that “you’re on the lineup” email, and what makes Danny Wimmer Presents festivals so smooth for artists.  The guys share stories about last-minute festival invites, debuting a brand-new song on tour, and hit...

Join me as I talk to the creator of Inkcarceration Festival - Daniel Janssen! Dan talks about how how took over the old "Ink In The Clink", formed it into Inkcarceration, almost quitting the music business entirely and more. There's great content here for fans of the festival and bands wanting to one day perform.

🔥 Dive into the latest episode of the Kevin Powell Podcast featuring Silent Theory ! Join Kevin as he chats with Dakota, George, and Bob about their experience playing the Incarceration Festival 2025, the evolving festival layouts, their current tour, and the challenges and joys of life on the road.  🤘 Plus, get exclusive advice from the band for up-and-coming artists grinding it out in the musi...

🔥 The Union Underground is BACK — and louder than ever. In this episode, we sit down with original members Patrick Kennison and Josh Memelo to talk about their explosive return to the stage, new music in the works, and what it feels like to bring the chaos back 25 years after …An Education in Rebellion took over the airwaves. We cover everything from: • Why the time was finally right to return •...

Strap in for a fun interview with Jyl and Jules of The Pretty Wild! We explore topics like TikTok, touring with In This Moment and a new album on the way. These two were some of the nicest people I met at INKCARCERATION Festival all weekend. Do yourself a favor and check out The Pretty Wild!

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I chat with vocalist Alex Terrible and guitar player Jack Simmons of Slaughter to Prevail! We discuss how their newest album 'Grizzly' feels more like a "collection of songs" than a regular album, admiration for the band's fans and more. P.S: Tyler and I are still waiting for our shirts lol

🎤 Backstage with Carbonstone at Incarceration Fest! From new music with Spineshank to trash-talking ProTools, to heartfelt messages for their fans — this episode is raw, real, and fun! 🔥 📀 New album, new tour, same Carbonstone. #Carbonstone #InkarcerationFest #RockInterview #Metalcore #BandTalks #MusicFestivalVibes #Spineshank #UnionUnderground #ProToolsSucks #ReaperGang #NewMusicAlert

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I speak with several former Mushroomhead members about their new band (216) at INKCARCERATION FESTIVAL. It looks like we're in for a treat as they have their own distinct sound, but fans of Mushroomhead will still enjoy!

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I speak with vocalist Ryan McCombs and guitarist C.J. Pierce about their new music, Ryan returning to the band and staying motivated after all these years. Interview recorded live on location at Inkcarceration Festival 2025.

On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I had just a few moments and ran into I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe on location at Inkcarceration Fest! We talked about one of our favorite bands NAILS, returning to perform at Inkcarceration and their new album 'Violent Nature' This was a super fun imprompto interview and honestly one of my favorites!

In this episode of the Kevin Powell Podcast, we catch up with Alpha Wolf backstage at Inkcarceration Festival to talk about everything from disgusting guitar tones to career sacrifices that paid off. Guitarists Sabian and Scotty break down the origin of The Noise—their custom distortion pedal made with Talon Electric that was specifically designed to sound “as f*cked up as possible.” We also dive...

🎭  Dark Divine joins The Kevin Powell Podcast backstage at Inkarceration Festival to talk touring chaos, new music, and everything in between. Lead vocalist Anthony Martinez opens up about how a rainy set turned into one of their most unforgettable shows , what it’s like performing alongside childhood heroes, and why hydration is a serious part of the ride . We dig into the making of their new EP...