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 full circle.  

🎧 Attack Attack!’s new self-titled album is out now on all streaming platforms.  

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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 just as hard in clubs as it does on festival stages.

Stu also opens up about the early records that shaped him — from Master of Puppets to Reign in Blood — and what fans can expect from the next SpiritWorld era.

🎸 Topics covered:
• New album and writing process
• Country meets metal influences (Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart, Slayer, Hatebreed)
• Touring with Obituary, Nails, and festival growth
• Advice for young bands
• SpiritWorld’s live energy and evolution

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🔥 New SpiritWorld record coming 2026.

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🎧 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 and Zildjian, his pre-show routine, and the advice every aspiring musician needs to hear: “Be cool, play tight, and keep the gig.”

We also dive into his gaming habits on tour (including his portable Xbox rig) and what video game he crowns as the greatest of all time.

🎮 Favorite game?
🥁 Favorite track from Hymns of Dissonance?
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💥 Whitechapel – Hymns of Dissonance out now
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🎙️ 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, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and the bands they caught during the festival weekend, plus what they can’t leave home without when heading out on tour. If you’re into genre-bending heavy music with real heart, this one’s for you.

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🎧 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 how independent artists can build something massive without a record label. From “Bite My Tongue” to deathcore-inspired covers, Halocene continue to prove that authenticity and community drive everything they do.

💿 When Love Dies is set to release on Valentine’s Day 2026 — and trust us, it’s going to hit hard.

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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 release. They also break down how Talk Is Cheap came together, how they’re constantly writing new music, and what fans can expect heading into 2026 — including some major collabs and tour news they can’t quite reveal yet 👀
 
If you love modern metalcore with insane energy, breakdowns that hit hard, and that relentless DIY spirit, this one’s for you.
 
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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 home without on tour. Plus, his honest advice for up-and-coming musicians hits home. If you’re a fan of Hatebreed, metal history, or just love seeing artists who still grind with passion after decades in the game — this one’s for you. 🎧 Watch, listen, and get ready for what’s next from Hatebreed.

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🎤 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 exclusive festival interview from Louder Than Life 2025 and see why Tech N9ne remains one of the most respected and unstoppable forces in music.
 
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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 by everything from Korn and Pantera to hip-hop and industrial grooves.
Plus, hear their advice for upcoming bands, their dream tour lineup (spoiler: it’s wild), and what’s next for DED heading into 2026.
 
🎧 Listen to DED’s new album Resent now!

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, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey Valence & Brae.
🎧 Featured topics:

• The journey from parking lot shows to major festivals
• New album Keys to the City
• Balancing fun, growth, and ambition
• Advice for up-and-coming bands
• Why persistence and doing things differently still matter

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🎸 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.

🔥 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 dream tour with Mudvayne.

🔥 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 process, and the chaotic fun of blending genres into something heavy, fresh, and unpredictable.

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 for up-and-coming bands

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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 Icon and Defeated Sanity
• How Devin balances fitness, lifting, and cardio with brutal vocals
• Advice for up-and-coming bands in the heavy music scene

Whether you’re a death metal diehard or just discovering Sanguisugabogg, this is an inside look at one of the most exciting and uncompromising bands in extreme music.
👉 Don’t miss Hideous Aftermath October 10th 👉 Catch Sanguisugabogg on tour this fall with Despised Icon
 
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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 two-part album Who Sold You This Truth, and their fall tour with BlesstheFall.

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 message, this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

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 reflects on the resurgence of nu-metal with bands like Mudvayne, Spineshank, and Kittie returning stronger than ever. We also dive into his other project, Riding With Killers, and how his love for EDM festivals and different genres inspires his creativity. Taproot is back, and Taylor gives us a glimpse of what’s ahead.