

The Kevin Powell Podcast
Kevin Powell
Hosted by Kevin Powell, a seasoned voice in the metal and alternative scene, this podcast brings you closer to the bands shaping the future of music. From rising stars to legendary acts, Kevin's interviews introduce listeners to new sounds, stories, and their next favorite band. Perfect for fans eager to discover fresh music and connect with the artists behind it!
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Aug 25, 2025 • 7min
Waylon Reavis on Inkarceration Festival Chaos + New Album “Victim 2” | Kevin Powell Podcast
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 next for A Killer’s Confession

Aug 23, 2025 • 11min
Kat Von D | In This Moment Tour, Moving to Small Town America & New Music | Kevin Powell Podcast
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 doing everything with conviction.

Aug 16, 2025 • 8min
OCEANS ON OTHER PLANETS | Nick Wolf: Building the Band, Touring & Taproot | The Kevin Powell Podcast
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 Kevin Powell Podcast! #AlternativeRock #Metal #Podcast #OOPS #OceansOnOtherPlanets

Aug 13, 2025 • 11min
Dry Kill Logic | New Single, Future Plans & 20 Years of Gratitude | Kevin Powell Podcast
🔥 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 stream! #DryKillLogic #NowYouBelongWithTheDead #AftershockFestival #IncarcerationFestival #Metal #HeavyMetal #MetalInterview #TheKevinPowellPodcast #NewMetal #MetalHeads #PodcastInterview

Aug 12, 2025 • 9min
Of Virtue | Incarceration Fest, New Music & The Road to 50 Million Streams | Kevin Powell Podcast
🎤 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 hitting over 50 MILLION streams — plus their ambitious goal to reach a billion. They also open up about their connection to mental health, creating safe spaces for fans (even in the middle of a wall of death), and the advice they’d give to bands dreaming of these big festival stages.

Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
DAN JANSSEN | Creating Incarceration Festival, Almost Giving Up & Evolving | Kevin Powell Podcast
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.

Aug 7, 2025 • 11min
SILENT THEORY | Incarceration Festival, Touring Stories & Advice for Bands | Kevin Powell Podcast
🔥 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 music world. Whether you’re a fan of rock, metal, or alternative, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and good vibes. 🎸 Don’t miss the fun “theory” band talk and a sneak peek at their new music plans!🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with your favorite rock and metal artists! 📸 Watch full episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube. 🎧 Available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

Aug 6, 2025 • 9min
The Union Underground | Festivals, Fire, and the 25th Anniversary Tour | Kevin Powell Podcast
🔥 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 • What fans can expect from the new era of Union Underground • Their pyro-packed live shows and upcoming tour dates • Advice for young rock bands navigating today’s music industry • Their love-hate relationship with fame, nu-metal labels, and the business of rock💥 Whether you grew up listening to "Across The Nation" (like me) on Monday Night RAW or you’re discovering them for the first time — this interview is packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with your favorite rock and metal artists!📸 Watch full episodes and exclusive clips here on YouTube.🎧 Available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

Aug 4, 2025 • 11min
THE PRETTY WILD | Inkcarceration, Touring with In This Moment & New Album | Kevin Powell Podcast
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!

Aug 1, 2025 • 8min
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL | Grizzly, Wall of Death & More : Backstage at Inkcarceration
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


