The Kevin Powell Podcast

Landmvrks dives into their exhilarating first U.S. festival experience, capturing the thrill and scale of the event. They shine a light on the vibrant French metal scene and the influence of bands like Gojira. The band shares their focus on touring over writing, highlighting favorite tracks 'Requiem' and 'La Valse du Temps'. They discuss pre-show rituals and warmups that get them ready. With ambitious plans for 2026, they offer advice for up-and-coming bands, emphasizing preparation and collaboration with skilled engineers.

🔥 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👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive artist interviews from the biggest rock and metal festivals worldwide!

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 → 2025Working with Converge’s Kurt Ballou on the new recordPlaying massive festivals like Sonic Temple & Louder Than LifeTouring with legends like Despised Icon and Defeated SanityHow Devin balances fitness, lifting, and cardio with brutal vocalsAdvice for up-and-coming bands in the heavy music sceneWhether 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 #Sanguisugabogg #DevinSwank #DeathMetal

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.

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!