Steve O'G Rock Podcast

156/Silence have developed their sound further from the brilliant "People Watching" album they released a couple of years ago and created something truly fascinating and brilliant in their new 2026 album "From A Distance". In this interview I had some time with vocalist Jack Murray to chat about what makes this album different and what we may expect from the band in future.Be sure to keep up with 156/Silence via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@156silence* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qXHYRTtZytxMMfO9pW1V9* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/156silence/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@156silence* X: https://x.com/156Silence* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/156Silence* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/156silence* Website: https://www.156silence.com/Grab yourself a copy of new 156/Silence album "From A Distance" ➡ https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/156Stores--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews as a 'Delicious' member my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Skindred were one of the headliners of Radar Festival 2026 and I was able to have a brief chat with vocalist Benji Webbe on the day of their performance. We talk about their huge achievement of a Number 1 Album in the UK this years as well as what goes into making their live shows to fun for every audience member.Be sure to keep up with Skindred via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Skindred* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jTlKw98Ql1jGRPYqhqHap* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skindredmusic* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skindredmusic* X: https://x.com/skindredmusic* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skindredofficial* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/SkindredOfficial* Website: https://skindred.net/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of this channel here: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Northlane recently played Radar Festival 2026 and I was able to have a quick catchup with vocalist Marcus Bridge ahead of their set later in the day. We chat about working with producer Jordan Fish, the newest single "CUT_it" and the upcoming album "Anemoia".Pre-save "Anemoia" here: https://northlane.bfan.link/anemoiaBe sure to keep up with  @northlane  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Northlane* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qyg72RGnGdF521zMU02u9* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northlane/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northlane* X: https://x.com/Northlane* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northlane* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/northlaneband* Website: https://northlaneband.com/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews as a 'Delicious' member my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Before the sold out Brixton Academy show on the final night of their massive tour with Breaking Benjamin, I was lucky enough to sit down backstage with drummer Sam Loeffler of Chevelle. I've been a fan of this band for nearly a quarter of a century, so getting to sit down and talk production, technique, and songwriting with him was an absolute treat.Be sure to keep up with Chevelle via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CheVelle* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56dO9zeHKuU5Gvfc2kxHNw* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmorechevelle* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chevelle* Website: https://getmorechevelle.com/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Breaking Benjamin are back in the UK and Europe for their biggest tour here in years and before their sold-out show at London's Brixton Academy I sat down with Ben Burnley and his son to talk about the band's return, their approach to songwriting, and this tour in particular.Be sure to keep up with Breaking Benjamin via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbenjamin* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BtHciL0e0zOP7prIHn3pP* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbenjamin/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.breaking.benjamin* X: https://x.com/breakingbenj* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingBenjamin/* Website: https://breakingbenjamin.com/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Showing Teeth have gone from releasing just two songs to playing Outbreak Festival alongside Bring Me The Horizon and headlining their very first UK show and I caught up with her in London to talk about the whirlwind journey here.In this interview we discuss the surreal experience of being invited to Outbreak Festival, performing guest spots with Heriot and Static Dress, and what it's been like watching this project grow quicker than expected. Be sure to keep up with @ShowingTeethMusic via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowingTeethMusic* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NmmsGOQdDqyXlNVA6uGWv* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showing.teeth* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showing_teeth* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/showingteeth* Website: https://showingteeth.com--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Exploring Birdsong threw an intimate "Summer Party" event on June 25th 2026 the day before their latest album "Every House We Built" was released and took part in a live Q&A delving into the details of their song writing. This is the full recording of that conversation at The Gallery, Tileyard in London.Be sure to keep up with Exploring Birdsong via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exploringbirdsong* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HPwQcRoOq1Mlqw5WBtNQc* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringbirdsong/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exploringbirdsong* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/exploringbirdsong* Website: https://exploringbirdsong.comIf you'd like to book me to host your music event, contact: [email protected]🔓Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Tropic Gold are one of the great rising bands in modern heavy music and after two outstanding performances at Download Festival 2026 it was great to sit down with them to talk about their incredible weekend.In this interview, we discuss the emotion of playing to a packed Download crowd, the years of hard work that led to that moment, why building a genuine connection with fans matters so much, the story behind their collaboration with Harpy on "Witch House," and what keeps them motivated as the band continues to grow. It's an honest conversation about perseverance, live music, and why earning every step of the journey makes the biggest moments even more rewarding.Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with  @tropic  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TropicGold* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/25My38UxRbqlegmRn61zQP* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tropicgoldmusic/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tropicgoldmusic* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TropicGold/* Website: https://tropicgold.co/Check them out live! ➡ https://tropicgold.co/pages/tour-dates--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: https://www.steveog.com

It was wonderful to catch up with Dinosaur Pile-Up backstage at Download Festival 2026 ahead of their Avalanche Stage performance.In this interview we chat about why live music doesn't need to be perfect, the songs from "I've Felt Better" that have grown the most on stage, why genuine crowd connection matters more than flawless performances, and how the band have finally found the sound they've always wanted to make. Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026. Be sure to keep up with  @dinosaurpileup  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dinosaurpileup* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MQsNhP9u10g1xuxaJBF0S* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dpuofficial* X: https://x.com/dinosaurpileup* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup/* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dpuofficial* Website: https://www.dinosaurpileup.com/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Boundaries are one of the most exciting bands in modern metalcore, so it was a real pleasure to sit down with them at Download Festival 2026 to talk about the creative process behind their latest music.In this interview, we dive into the songwriting behind "Only Endless," why every song has a specific role on an album, balancing soaring melodies with crushing heaviness, adapting festival sets for new audiences, and the fascinating story behind the band's decision to release an alternate mix after listening to fan feedback. It's an honest conversation about creativity, experimentation, and staying true to your artistic vision while continuing to evolve.Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with @BoundariesCT via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boundariesct* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7a29ko2je7GUMrbmwn4t3I* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundariesct/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boundariesct* X: https://x.com/boundariesct* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boundariesct* Website: https://www.boundariesct.com/--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: https://www.steveog.com

P.O.D. have been a force to be reckoned with for more than three decades, so it was a real privilege to sit down with Sonny after their huge Download Festival 2026 performance.In this interview, we talk about the band's longevity, why they've never chased trends, the importance of authenticity, the story behind songs like "Alive," the impact of getting on The Matrix Reloaded soundtrack, and what still drives P.O.D. to create new music after 35 years. Sonny also shares his thoughts on the modern music industry and why building a lasting legacy has always mattered more than fame.Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with  @pod  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POD* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KO6G41BBLTDNYOLefWTMU* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pod/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialpod* X: https://x.com/POD* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POD* Website: https://payableondeath.com/--------🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Thornhill have become one of the most exciting bands in modern metal, and after watching them open the Apex Stage at Download Festival 2026 I caught up with Jacob Charlton to talk about everything that's happening behind the scenes.In this interview, we discuss the band's huge Download performance, the mindset behind their live shows, swapping sets with Ocean Grove, and what they've learned from touring with some of rock and metal's biggest names.Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with Thornhill via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thornhillmelb* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dE5audbkV3o5cKxvM7lBD* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thornhillmelb/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thornhillmelb* X: https://x.com/thornhillmelb* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornhillmelb🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

A Day To Remember have been one of the defining bands of modern rock and metal for over two decades and one of my all time favourite bands, so it was a real pleasure to chat with them backstage at Download Festival 2026.In this interview we discuss their incredible journey from playing barfly and club venues to headlining major festivals, how they continue to evolve their sound after 20 years, working with Bilmuri, producing unforgettable live shows, and why they're still driven by the same love of making music that started it all.Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with  @adaytoremember  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADayToRemember* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NiJW4q9ichVqL1aUsgGAN* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adtr/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adaytoremember* X: https://x.com/adtr🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Spitting Glass are one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the UK heavy music scene and they managed to book their Download Festival debut before releasing any music.In this interview, Joe and Dave discuss the origins of the band, the decision to book shows before putting out any songs, and why friendship, creativity, and having fun remain at the heart of everything they're building. Recorded on site at Download Festival 2026.Be sure to keep up with Spitting Glass via these platforms:* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CXwaPUVaNtZyDoulC6cId* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spittingglassuk* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spittingglasstv* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/spittingglass

Sleeping With Sirens are releasing a new album "An Ending In Itself" in 2026 and I had some time to chat with vocalist Kellin Quinn about how that record was shaped and discuss some specific songwriting details. Be sure to keep up with Sleeping With Sirens via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingwithsirens* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N8Hy6xQnQv1F1XCiyGQqA?si=8I3HDvMtRfSC4dfUjDX-IQ* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingwithsirens/* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepingwithsirens* X: https://x.com/SWStheband* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepingwithsirens/🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Caught up with Unpeople at Slam Dunk Festival 2026 to talk about their explosive rise, chaotic live shows, supporting Metallica, writing the brilliant new single "Clouds", and how they feel about becoming one of the UK’s most exciting modern rock bands.Be sure to keep up with Unpeople via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunpeople* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareunpeople* Website: https://www.weareunpeople.com* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kdhK2tWlX9p7Q1ZWyQh6I* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareunpeople* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunpeople🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Stand Atlantic joined me at Slam Dunk Festival 2026 to talk about their brilliant new single "Velcro", why modern rock music can feel "soulless", bringing humanity back into recordings, and how they write their huge catchy choruses.Be sure to keep up with Saosin via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoYnwpzqQT3EEnWi7eXr0g* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standatlantic* Website: https://standatlantic.com* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1W2Fv4YUnjC8hx2qQd6fGh* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StandAtlantic* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@standatlantic🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Saosin returned to the UK with new music, a reunited lineup, and one of the strongest comeback songs of the year. At Slam Dunk Festival 2026, I sat down with Cove and Chris to talk about returning after years away, keeping live music high quality while also remaining human, and why "Starting Over Again" still sounds unmistakably like Saosin of old.Be sure to keep up with Saosin via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saosin* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saosinofficial* Website: https://www.saosin.com* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NUOfvAhA9AvsF1ISMkgHX* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saosin* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saosinofficial🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Matt Halpern is one of the most creative and groove-focused drummers in modern metal. In this episode I have a chat with the Periphery drummer about "playing for the song", the writing process behind the band’s new era, his work with Showing Teeth, and how he approaches drums with feel, movement, and purpose.Be sure to keep up with Matt via these platforms:* Instagram: http://instagram.com/mattperipheryPERIPHERY* Website: https://periphery.net* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Periphery* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d24kC5fxHFOSEAmjQPPhc* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peripherySHOWING TEETH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowingTeethMusic* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NmmsGOQdDqyXlNVA6uGWv* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showing.teethCheckout more about GetGood Drums here: https://ggd.co/🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Bilmuri is releasing a brand new album "KINDA HARD" in 2026 and the man behind it all Johnny Franck joins for a deep dive conversation about each track on this new record. Be sure to keep up with  @Bilmuriband  via these platforms:* Website: https://www.bilmuri.com* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitCLzbYaHek0M0SM9ZyCew* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Rc75vGFBWZPgL7EXb4k89* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilmuriband🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Elwood Stray are such a consistently good metalband with just the most awesome heavy grooves throughout their music. In this episode I have a chat with voclist Maik Nehrkorn about the band's songwriting processes and how they've been improving constantly over the decade of the band's history.Be sure to keep up with  @elwoodstray  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGp7H4gXt8e_hhDJl8LWQTw* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6n5DUGtIWYMurrtVt7IdZr* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elwood_stray* Website: https://elwoodstray.com🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Showing Teeth are one of the most exciting new metal artists I've discovered in a long time. Listen to this conversation to discover what makes her music stand out, how she started gaining an audience so quickly, and what we might expect from them in future.Be sure to keep up with  @ShowingTeethMusic  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowingTeethMusic* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NmmsGOQdDqyXlNVA6uGWv* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showing.teeth* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showing_teeth* LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/showingteeth* Website: https://showingteeth.com🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Maddie and Dan from The Callous Daoboys share insights about their songwriting process for the band generally with some specific interesting details on songs from their album I Don't Want To See You in Heaven. Be sure to keep up with The Callous Daoboys via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsD4-BzbgyeuHPg2feDPzg* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZWRLOs7c4drt9mKGc0Ds0* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecallousdaoboys* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecallousdaoboys🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Conor Dockery and Gary Regan from the brilliant Irish band The Scratch join for a conversation about their unique blend of folk and metal music and how they have been winning over huge audiences in places like Download Festival.Be sure to keep up with The Scratch via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNB4bpnfLTnxVJKrLUi0o* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BCpGC485tSshwjemmeAmd* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescratchmusic* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescratchmusic🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining this channel's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Vocalist JT Cavey and singer/guitarist Jesse Cash of the band ERRA joined the podcast to discuss the challenges and decision making that went into their latest album "silence outlives the earth". Be sure to keep up with ERRA via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ERRAband* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UoOdQyBGyzrEfxcY77ce0* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erraband* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erra_band🔓 Get behind the scenes of interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

AVRALIZE return to the podcast to talk about everything that’s happened since their debut album “Freaks” a couple of years ago. In this conversation with vocalist Severin and guitarist Philipp we discover some of the unlikely creative choices that went into second album “Liminal” as well as the lessons they’ve learned while touring with Unprocessed and Vianova.

This brand new band called nightdive managed to form, write, record and release an incredible EP within just 4 months! In this conversation singer and guitarist Sam Thomlinson discusses the songwriting inspirations, the fun little details in their music, and where the band is aiming themselves in future.Be sure to keep up with  @nightdiveofficial  via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9L7N6JV8WaJ0E8PepaWwQ* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fj1S90XaV5d5V1RZNlzKL* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightdiveofficial* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightdiveofficial🔓 Submit questions for future interviews by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Thrice's drummer Riley Breckenridge joins for a conversation about the band's latest album Horizons/West, the creative recording techniques they've experimented with over the years, and why their current live setlist hits different. Find ways to see Thrice live here: https://thrice.net/tourBe sure to keep up with Thrice via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gH-AQqoOUZ4ykZBCLdvww* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NChzMpu9exTlNPiqUQ2DE* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrice*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialthrice🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

VOWER are making waves in the heavy progressive rock scene having only been going a couple of years and for good reason: they are quite ecceptional as a live experience! In this episode guitarist Rabea Massaad and Joe Gosney join for a conversation about their songwriting styles, what the band is striving to do, and of course details on how they create such a massive live sound.

Unprocessed's drummer Leon Pfeifer joins for a conversation about their latest album "Angel" which includes deep dives into songwriting decision making, drum-specific choices, and some highlight moments from the band's career so far.Be sure to keep up with Unprocessed via these platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnprocessedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13GH7wviJQ9gfZmr1pXHS4?si=-Xgxcck7TQSuWG_H1yMnJQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unprocessedband/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unprocessedband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Landon Tewers, the creative mind behind The Plot In You, joins for a conversation about his song-writing and music production choices, talks about the big year the band has had in 2025, and reveals a surprising new music style he'd like to attempt next.Be sure to keep up with The Plot In You via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEPLOTINYOU* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cJ5tVoeAEFcZBAwSZ0CtF?si=q9FjYzy8QKWgQaJuTS46Ug* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplotinyouofficial* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theplotinyouofficialFind ways to see The Plot In You live here: https://theplotinyou.com/#tourWatch Steve's review of The Plot In You's concert after the interview: https://youtu.be/C2-ayuflgrE🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Chris Turner is the drummer and founding member of Oceans Ate Alaska and a solo artist in his own right who puts together super technically challenging drum performances on the regular. In this conversation we chat about the joys he finds in particular through his drumming style, the role that talent plays in drumming skill, and the challenges of making drumming a career in 2025.Be sure to keep up with Chris Turner in future via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisTurnerDrums* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58sBIaSMMZUOlBs4dQblGJ?si=zLLF3fAcR9OokRubFRA25A* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisoaa* Oceans Ate Alaska YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oceansatealaska* Oceans Ate Alaska Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48zUWAXpgEXfpttz23pCNQ?si=FXUkQWRHTeaEen_6F8b6rg* Oceans Ate Alaska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceansatealaska🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Alex Kerski from Vianova joins for a deep conversation about what went into creating their 2025 masterpiece album "Hit It!". We talk about how their latest work is propelling them into new areas of the music industry as well as some specific songwriting and production decisions that went into this incredible album.You can keep up with Vianova through the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01DWiz55UPC4lQOGIo4z5n?si=ZPcqqOGdTmO4YG3AbpSNRQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOPx3OIcFIl_QwdofJGKIgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vianova.bandTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vianovaberlin

Hot Milk's latest album "Corporation P.O.P." is a darker record than their previous: what inspired that change of tone and how did they go about creating it? Han and James from the band join the podcast for a chat all about their latest album and their upcoming tour.🎟 See Hot Milk live soon! → https://mailchi.mp/c90f89565022/hot-milk-uk-tour-2025You can keep up with Hot Milk through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1koutXdSFq2PHqtxSWj9tK?si=H0XCOeSvT1-ZLei_DtZ6yw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeWqo0hbs5Qr1iGlTcKUcg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmilkhotmilk- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotmilkhotmilk

Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga from Of Mice & Men joined the podcast for a conversation about their latest album "Another Miracle" as well some reflection on how their songwriting has developed over the years. You can keep up with Of Mice & Men through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tususHNaR68xdgLstlGBA?si=NsgdGLEmTaKxMIIxXKINIQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OMandMTV- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceandmen- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmicetiktok

Jacob Charlton and Ethan McCann from Thornhill joined the podcast during their support tour of Sleep Token in North America. In this discussion we chat about how that experience has been as well as songwriting notes from their most recent album "Bodies".You can keep up with Thornhill through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dE5audbkV3o5cKxvM7lBD?si=45VMDv4rRP238wJ1lBVmoA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thornhillmelb- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thornhillmelb- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thornhillmelb🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Deaf Havana are releasing a brand new album in 2025 called "We're Never Getting Out" and singer James Veck-Gilodi joined the podcast for a conversation all about it. We also chat about the evolutions their music has gone through over the years and the challenges they experienced along the way.You can keep up with Deaf Havana through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0exhrQcReCdr11oPbOh22M?si=CI2-AidNThip07LDHcq1mA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeafHavana- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deafhavana- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deafhavana🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

James Morgan is the vocalist and founding member of Catsclaw who released their debut album in 2025 called "Perfect Death". He joins the podcast for a conversation in which we talk about the emotive power of heavy metal music, how Catsclaw's music is created, and a key songwriting discovery which has changed the way he approaches his music now.You can keep up with Catsclaw through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wOW98O5VLYYbJxntYe799?si=T7jHmVIdTeSVC1SXbH9yGg- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@catsclawband- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catsclawband/🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Andrew Wells and Matt Mingus of Dance Gavin Dance joined for a conversation about their latest album "Pantheon". In this conversation we delve into some of the creative process of their song-writing over the years, hear the back story of the George Clinton feature, and get a taste of what may be coming next from them.You can keep up with Dance Gavin Dance through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6guC9FqvlVboSKTI77NG2k?si=WM60vq6FTK6XTm8LJ07jXw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmEoZbpH7jPCe1_Ym4XJdQ- Official Website: https://dancegavindanceband.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancegavindance- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dgdtheband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Blessthefall's singer Beau Bokan joins the podcast to chat about their latest album "Gallows" and where the band finds themselves in the metalcore scene after 2 decades.You can keep up with Blessthefall through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7t2C8WwLyKUKRe0LVh8zl9?si=YWXYVF9PQPagqs9T_NEa2g- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blessthefallmusic- Official Website: https://www.blessthefallmusic.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessthefall- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blessthefall🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Manuel Gagneux joins the podcast for a chat about how Zeal & Ardor's unique songs are written and how they are brought to life in live performances. We also discuss the risk of over-producing the recordings as it relates to the human experience and what drives him within this particular project.You can keep up with Zeal & Ardor through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yCjbLFZ9qAnWfsy9ujm5Y?si=xFPRE9g-QlOElfbQYCLr5A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZealArdor666- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zealandardor- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zealandardor- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zealandardor🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante created Spiritbox back in 2017 and this band has gone on to become twice Grammy-nominated, performing live on US National late night TV and touring around the world with the legenday KoRn as well as headlining their own large shows. In this episode of the podcast I chat with Mike about songwriting decisions across their discography, the realities of performing at this high profile level, and what continues to drive them.You can keep up with Spiritbox through the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MzJMcHQBl9SIYSjwWn8QW?si=o17nTZq6RRyjtDxj_p2Y-A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritboxOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritboxmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritboxbandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spiritboxofficial🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Matt Bigland from Dinosaur Pile-Up joins the podcast to chat about their new album "I've Felt Better..." and why this has inspired some fans to start woofing at their latest show. We get deep into song-writing decision making, vocal delivery styles, and what advice Matt has for anyone looking to start a band today.You can keep up with Dinosaur Pile-Up through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MQsNhP9u10g1xuxaJBF0S?si=GOJ-I-3xSKO7yErEwe2OMQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNE2UyWyFNzPGXlw3C_dUUQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dpuofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

This band has a work ethic and can-do attitude which is incredibly rare and it's paying off in the high-production quality of their music and videos. In this interview I asked them about the various skills they've learnt along the way through their career and how they manage to keep everything balanced.You can keep up with Calva Louise through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02nZLQtQ4vL5iHyp6atBrh?si=GWGQGfdwS3W9TOP2Yz3idA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalvaLouise- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalouise- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@calvalouise- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvalouise

After playing their first ever festival as a band, Haley Roughton and Wills Weller from Gore. joined Steve O'G for a quick chat about the set and also what may be coming up for the band soon! 📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Mike Dawes is an incredible acoustic guitarist with a unique complex playing style which has earned him the title "Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World" more than once! In this episode we chat about his process for creating such mind-bending arrangements, his collaborations with other great artists such as Periphery, and what drew him to cover Sleep Token's "Euclid".► Check out Mike's new album 'Galactic Acid' on limited edition splatter vinyl: http://mikedawes.com▼ Mike's live showsUSA08/02: Tucson, AZ08/03: Phoenix, AZGERMANY11/04: Stuttgart11/05: Pforzheim11/06: Frankfurt11/07: Bestwig11/09: OldenburgYou can keep up with Mike through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3B83ffT0B4Si3ttxzY9fMz?si=u6twoUGRQFezR19yuHWA9g- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikedawesofficial- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dawes- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikedawesofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikedawesofficial#mikedawes #acousticguitar #sleeptoken

Future Palace vocalist Maria Lessing joined the podcast for a conversation about the importance of authenticity in music, the major moments in their history thus far, and where they find themselves in 2025. You can keep up with Future Palace through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QnuZOyl4C9d1keyOZXJ21?si=yHTNBKPRR4KJWqDXW_cbug- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FuturePalace- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurepalace- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Bleed From Within are no strangers to Download Festival so it was no surprise that they would deliver the excellent live performance on the main stage that they did in 2025. Here's a conversation I had with vocalist Scott Kennedy after their set about what their Download performances mean to them and some behind the scenes details about their latest album "Zenith"📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Polaris returned to Download Festival in 2025 and vocalist Jamie Hails had some time to chat about what playing that festival means to them, how to keep their performances sustainable, and shares some advise for anyone looking to start a band today.📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Lauren Babic has released an EP as a solo artist for the first time in 2025 and joins me for a conversation about that decision, the music she created for it, and we take a look at her journey in music up to this point so far!You can keep up with Lauren through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nT7RjBCuuggrafnb43vUX?si=4fDjyvnjTL2RlJdHPS02qA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurenbabic- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenbabic- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenbabic- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenbabic💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw