Inside Firespawn: From Swedish Death Metal Icons to Wacken Festival Glory

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Victor and Alex Impaler from Firespawn at Wacken Open Air. The conversation delves into the story behind the band, the legacy of late singer LG Petrov, the community spirit of Wacken, and the band members’ multifaceted lives in music and beyond. The episode is packed with stories from the Swedish death metal scene, the creative process behind Firespawn, and even touches on tattoo artistry.Main Topics CoveredTribute to LG Petrov and Wacken’s supportThe formation of FirespawnExperiences at Wacken Open AirThe multi-band lifestyles of the membersFirst encounters with death metalMetal and punk crossover historyUpcoming festival appearances and projectsTattoo art and personal storiesKey Discussions & StoriesHonoring LG PetrovAlex Impaler shares that Firespawn’s Wacken appearance honors late singer LG Petrov, with Wacken Open Air sending flowers to his funeral—a gesture praised for its uniqueness and empathy 00:49.Discussion of Petrov’s impact on the Stockholm death metal scene and influence likened to Judas Priest 01:33.Formation of FirespawnAlex Impaler and Victor describe band origins amid member conflicts and name disputes in previous bands like Entombed and Necrophobic 02:42.Victor had written a full album’s worth of songs before the band even officially started, highlighting their preparation and musical drive 04:27.Being a "Supergroup"?Pipeman describes Firespawn as a supergroup, but Victor emphasizes their identity as friends playing the music they love, not as a manufactured act 05:39.Musician Lifestyle & CommunityThe group discusses how playing in multiple bands isn’t an obstacle; rather, it brings creative freedom and helps balance schedules, enhancing their musicianship 07:03.Alex Impaler likens fans and musicians as one community—a sentiment echoed during their Wacken soundcheck 06:50.Death Metal OriginsAlex Impaler was drawn to death metal at age 10-11, inspired by bands like Deicide, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse 08:16.Victor recalls Sepultura’s “Chaos AD” as his “musical bitch slap” awakening to heavier music, and shares that Firespawn’s song "The Emperor" made Max Cavalera’s top 10 list of songs he wishes he'd written 09:02.Metal and Punk CrossoverPipeman recounts attending the first-ever punk/metal crossover show in his youth—a vibrant memory that underscores the evolving nature of heavy music scenes 10:16.Upcoming Shows & FestivalsFirespawn’s post-Wacken gigs include Party San in Germany, Alcatraz in Belgium, and Kaltenbach in Austria, plus a Swedish festival later in the year 12:09.Tattoo ArtistryVictor talks about his journey as a tattoo artist, his "reverse blackout" sleeve, and collaborating with his wife, Ida Morbida, at Morbid Impalement Tattoo 14:06.Shares the playful story of how he and his wife met through tattoos and music 16:35.Notable Quotes"We're here honoring our late singer, LG Petrov…Wacken was like a big deal festival for him." – Alex Impaler 00:51"For people on the outside, it could seem like a supergroup, but that was never our intention." – Victor 06:00"For us, it was a blank canvas with Firespawn." – Alex Impaler 07:51"That was like a musical fucking bitch slap." – Victor describing his reaction to Sepultura’s "Chaos AD" 09:07"My childhood idol has our song on his top 10 list." – Victor on Max Cavalera and Firespawn’s "The Emperor" 09:52"You gotta have some kind of artistry, right? Because that's what it is, it's art." – Pipeman 15:20Resources & Links MentionedFirespawn Official Instagram: Recommended as the main channel for updates and contact by Victor 15:43Firespawn Merch: helloil.com/shop (and possibly helloil.com/firespawn) 15:53Victor’s Tattoo Portfolio: Morbid Impalement Tattoo on Instagram 16:05Become 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.