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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 30 MIN

Episode 12: Seven Kingdoms' Kevin Byrd (Power Metal)

from The Distorted Dialogue Podcast · host Metal Institute of Thrashology

On Episode 12 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I have a conversation with guitarist Kevin Byrd, with the Florida Power Metal band Seven Kingdoms! Kevin tells what went into making the EP the Square on Reigning Phoenix Music, touring to support the album, and the influences that you hear on the album. We talk growing up with thrash and punk, Maiden and the passing of Paul Diano, and so much more. Kevin couldn’t have been nicer as we talk the upcoming EP, The Square, touring, gear and more! 🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.

On Episode 12 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I have a conversation with guitarist Kevin Byrd, with the Florida Power Metal band Seven Kingdoms! Kevin tells what went into making the EP the Square on Reigning Phoenix Music, touring to support the album, and the influences that you hear on the album. We talk growing up with thrash and punk, Maiden and the passing of Paul Diano, and so much more. Kevin couldn’t have been nicer as we talk the upcoming EP, The Square, touring, gear and more! 🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.

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