First Time at Rocklahoma: She Hates Me Not Breaks Down Their Ambitions and Gigs

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with the band She Hates Me Not at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers the band's experience playing their first Rocklahoma set, the challenges of performing in extreme heat, musical inspirations, concert memories, and upcoming projects. The group also pays tribute to influential bands and local Oklahoma artists, sharing stories from backstage to the early days of heavy metal.Main Topics CoveredPlaying for the first time at Rocklahoma and dealing with the heatHow She Hates Me Not landed a spot at the festivalPersonal concert experiences that inspired the band membersMemories and stories about iconic bands like Slayer and MetallicaDiscussion of favorite bands to tour with (dream and realistic picks)Upcoming shows and new album informationShoutouts to local Oklahoma bands and scene community spiritReflections on the legacy and community of heavy musicKey Discussions & StoriesPlaying Rocklahoma & On-Stage HeatPerforming on the Rocklahoma stage was a major accomplishment for the band—especially surviving the extreme heat without a heat stroke 00:35.Pipe Man expresses admiration for their ability to play under such intense conditions and recalls that even major musicians have succumbed to heat stroke at festivals 00:41.Getting to RocklahomaShe Hates Me Not's manager, known as "the Horse", played a vital role in booking them for Rocklahoma, persistently reaching out until the opportunity came through 01:24.Pre-Show MindsetThe band shares the pressure and excitement leading up to the festival: "Don't fuck up" was the main thought, and the importance of delivering their best with lots of new faces in the audience 02:00.Treating every show as important as the last and keeping a routine, regardless of the size of the event 02:18.First Concerts & Musical InspirationBand members recount their first life-changing concerts, including Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, Malevolence, and Code Orange 03:11.Cade shares that his initial inspiration came from watching DJ performances online, specifically Marshmello and Skrillex, but ultimately gravitated toward the drums 04:35.Metal Stories & LegacyPipeman reminisces about seeing Slayer and Metallica at their earliest shows and meeting Dave Mustaine before the term "thrash" even existed 08:26.Anecdotes about old record stores, meeting Brian Slagel, and owning rare Metallica memorabilia underline the deep roots and rich history of the metal community 09:39.Dream Tours & InfluencesThe band lists crossover, hardcore, and metal bands they'd love to tour with, including Mindforce, Drain, Power Trip, Guilt Trip, and Judiciary. They hint at an upcoming show with Judiciary that’s already scheduled 14:00.Upcoming Shows & New AlbumSeptember 16: Oklahoma City with Judiciary at 89th StreetOctober 3: Stigler, OK at Rock the EquinoxNovember 14: Tulsa, OK at the VanguardMarch: Los Angeles at the Whisky a Go Go with MarauderA new album, recorded at Bricktop Recording in Chicago, set to release early next year 15:24.Community ShoutoutsStrong support for the Oklahoma scene, shouting out bands like Leash, Dirty Work, Squelching, Flashpoint, Inerium, Diced, and Taker 16:27.Appreciation for studio collaborators Andy Nelson and Pete Grossman at Bricktop Recording 17:42.Looking to the FutureWhen asked when they’ll headline Rocklahoma, a realistic estimate of 3–5 years is given 18:40.Emphasis on gratitude, hard work, and commitment to growing as a band 16:15.Notable Quotes“Don’t fuck up. Yeah, that’s what I was thinking the whole time.” — on pre-show nerves 02:00“You’re only as good as your last performance.” — perspective on treating every show with high energy 02:33“If I can make people feel the way I felt at those concerts, then that’s one hell of a feat for me.” — on the inspiration from live music 03:27“We’re the best live band in Oklahoma.” — a bold, half-joking claim from the band 15:46“That’s what the metal community is.” — on supporting local and fellow bands 16:59“Realistically, I give it like 3 to 5 years.” — on headlining Rocklahoma 18:40Resources & Links MentionedInstagram:@shehatesmenotofficialStreaming platforms: Look for She Hates Me Not on all major servicesShoutouts for Local Bands: Leash, Dirty Work, Squelching, Flashpoint, Inerium, Diced, TakerRecording Studio:Bricktop Recording, ChicagoUpcoming Tour Dates: See above under "Upcoming Shows & New Album"Stay ConnectedFollow She Hates Me Not for news, music, shows, and merch:Instagram: @shehatesmenotofficialSupport the band and the Oklahoma music scene by checking out their music and the local artists they recommend!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.