EP303 Mike Leon of CKY on New Music, World Touring & Living the Metal Dream

EP303 | Mike Leon of CKY joins Tom for an energetic and heartfelt conversation about CKY’s resurgence, new music, global touring, and the full-circle moment of joining a band that helped shape his musical identity.In this episode:• The making and reception of CKY’s newest single “Can’t Stop Running”• Recent UK tour + upcoming Australia run + Sonic Temple 2025• CKY’s healthiest and most focused era yet• Mike’s years with Soulfly, Crowbar & Battlecross• Why younger fans are discovering CKY like it’s brand new• Emotional stories about fan interactions and growing up with heavy music• World-travel food adventures, including wild nights in Singapore• The metal cruise community and the “no ego” culture• Gear talk: Mike’s work with Enki and high-end road cases• Plans to bring CKY to Louisville’s Portal venue in MayIt’s a fun, insightful, high-energy conversation celebrating metal culture, creativity, and the fans that keep this scene alive.If you love CKY, heavy music stories, or behind-the-scenes tour life — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.CKY interviewMike Leon CKYCKY new music 2025Alternative metal podcastSoulfly bassist interviewCrowbar touringBattlecross historyMetal podcast interviewHeavy music storytellingSonic Temple FestivalLouisville metal sceneGuitar gear EnkiMetal tour stories2000s alt metal bandsHeavy music community#CKY #MikeLeon #MetalPodcast #HeavyMusicPodcast #Soulfly #Crowbar #Battlecross #AlternativeMetal #MetalTouring #SonicTemple #MetalStories #PodcastInterview