Steve O'G Rock Podcast

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

Sharon den Adel from Within Tempation joined the podcast this week and we talked about overcoming technical difficulties for live shows, striving to write their next best song ever, their upcoming performance headlining the Opus Stage at Download Festival 2025, and also their recent mini-documentary "The Invisible Force" highlighting the challenges in Ukraine through music. You can watch the documentary on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzO8H1Mc6R8You can keep up with Within Temptation through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hE8S8ohRErocpkY7uJW4a- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSQf6v-4cNmbEFdind5z2Q- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wtofficial_tiktok- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtofficial💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Dayseeker vocalist Rory Rodriguez join the podcast to chat about their newest single "Pale Moonlight", their upcoming album in 2025 and sheds some insight into their songwriting process for albums such as "Dark Sun". We also chat about his collaborations with BILMURI, recent special live shows and their upcoming headline performance at Download Festival 2025.You can keep up with Rory and Dayseeker through the following links:Dayseeker- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjQVp1Lb0kltmwIuu5kfj?si=xaE3f80pRLGueT3J7lq47Q- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Mj8S4i3qTfrODM_IOyxRw- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayseeker- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dayseekerbandRory- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roryspencer- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rory_spencer💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Gabi Rose is a multi-intsrumentalist known for her saxophone prowess and singing through her solo project Enrose as well as her band BILMURI. She also collaborates with many well known artists such as Tom McGovern, The Jonas Brothers and recently Sleep Token on their song "Emergence". In this podcast episode we talk about when to use saxophone vs. flute, how improving breath control is a huge vocal unlock, and why Gabi Rose doesn't stick to any one particular music genre. You can keep up with Gabi through the following links:Gabi Rose- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabirosemusicEnrose- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EqFDFVWkQEtzEwCVwtqcN?si=pLfJkGs8THKUb4NuC8bapg- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIyXP71h58XKk5mMcKR-8w- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrosemusicBILMURI- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Rc75vGFBWZPgL7EXb4k89?si=OuEFRIhBTOiMbM6Bik2S4A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bilmuriband- Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/bilmuriband💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) and Marcus Vik (Invent Animate) discuss their recent collaboration EP "Bloom In Heaven" as well as their joint headliner North American tour in this conversation on the Steve O'G Rock Podcast ahead of their Toronto show at Danforth Music Hall. Joined also by METALBIRB we chat about how far both bands have come, the impact of 156/Silence and Allt on the tour, and the connection that these bands share.You can keep up with SILENT PLANET through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JGTiwfinlCuANGu4Gq2XU?si=EVGPqueYQJKt5OxSWieGvQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silentplanetsound- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentplanetbandYou can keep up with INVENT ANIMATE through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ALVPmg5sZexSVD2m9atEt?si=FXXtuUmWRxWaAckss94SPw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Invent_Animate- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invent_animate/💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Until I Wake joined the podcast for a conversation ahead of their London gig at O2 Academy Islington with Catch Your Breath and Of Virtue. In this episode we talk about Cody reuniting with the band, the band's songwriting processes, and where we might expect their music to progress from here!You can keep up with Until I Wake through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XYFjTd83FIwArFrWEYhd5?si=WvebjZrLSw2RGhJC3wOX3A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQtcv-G7Slk1EXfKio7Xew- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untiliwake💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Less Than Jake's guitarist and co-lead vocalist Chris Demakes joined the podcast for a conversation about the band's latest record "Uncharted" as well as their songwriting more generally. In this interview we talk about some notable live show moments over the band's career as well as Chris' extensive thrift store costume collection he used on stage.You can keep up with Chris through the following links:LESS THAN JAKE- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20oQv3LStCKCjI9oQ0JNha?si=ETawa6cTQV2fM6A81Dgsmw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCierbPdWUu5-WN2p7r1j1-w- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessthanjakeCHRIS DEMAKES A PODCAST- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34AUlv2aNj8zyCoAHl6mIq?si=127706652fc44ef7- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisDeMakesOfficial- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcastCHRIS DEMAKES- https://www.instagram.com/lessthanchrisd💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Bloodywood Musician and Producer Karan Katiyar shared some time before their headline show of the 2025 Europe and UK headline tour for an episode of the podcast. We chat about the "Nu Delhi" album, their songwriting considerations, their live shows, and why nu metal is so fun to play.You can keep up with Bloodywood through the following links:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDkP71cJOHop-iRgl_8pVg- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HFpzehKjow2WqU4EJ6Wy9?si=TKXQnGYPQwq-4N7sTtYoGQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodywood💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Vocalist for Hundred Reasons Colin Doran joined the podcast for a conversation about the band's career and the way it will soon be culminating in a celebratory headline show at the Royal Albert Hall in London. We also chat about their breakthrough album "Ideas Above Our Station", what brought them back after their extended hiatus, and what might up next for Conlin musically.You can keep up with Hundred Reasons through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jcIIICg01zIq8InYieJ5w?si=UEYkAaM5ToKgQImGM2qntg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hundredreasonsband💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Kasey Karlsen has a tremendous social media following but what really has me interested is her charismatic vocals and the briliant song writing of her band DEADLANDS. In this interview we talk about their brilliant collaboration with The Pretty Wild, how Kasey manages her incredibly busy projects, and what might be in store for her band in future.You can keep up with Deadlands through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/75ItOLlAwbDFJFx3PhyzTc?si=oLnt5CBnS8uWMd0wdrPOYg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadlandsband- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTJTtl2n2TtpDQebYfO48wKASEY KARLSEN- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaseykarlsen- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaseykarlsen- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaseykarlsen💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Cane Hill have been making polarising music for a decade and their latest album "A Piece Of Me I Never Let You Find" has been well-received in its musical direction. What inspired the band to develop their latest songs this way, how have they navigating the band throughout the years of change, and what are some surprising details within their songs? Vocalist Elijah Witt and drummer Devin Clark join the podcast to discuss all of these things.You can keep up with Cane Hill through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0DZKzOGHDqGaf1N2pmsBRZ?si=cnri8F_ESrmGhg5MGyhWIw- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canehill- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaneHill💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Coheed And Cambria release new album “Vaxis - Act III: The Father Of Make Believe” in 2025 and the mind behind the band Claudio Sanchez joined the podcast to talk about his unique approach for this album. We also reflect on the history of Coheed And Cambria and learn more about how Claudio constructs the story that threads through their music.You can keep up with Coheed And Cambria through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3utxjLheHaVEd9bPjQRsy8?si=uo-RhpLbTiKvjDcTVBm17A- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coheed- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OfficialCoheed💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzwEnormous thanks to James Hyde for the audio wizardry he did to restore what was a very raw and restricting backup audio recording after the main mics failed. He truly rescued this conversation from the brink so that it could heard in at least some form of quality.Also thank you to the Coach House pub in Piccadilly for use of their space for this interview.

Jacob Parris and Joshua Lee from Tropic Gold joined the podcast to talk about how they've been creating their latest EP "SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING". They also talk about their approach to lives shows, their influences, and how they spend 2 years spending money on recording songs which would never see the light of day!You can keep up with Tropic Gold through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/25My38UxRbqlegmRn61zQP?si=6PQVu6QsR3u4WeG93OsEsw- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tropicgoldmusic- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TropicGold💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

James Monteith joins the podcast to talk about his band TESSERACT before their Brighton gig on a second UK tour of the album War Of Being. He also shares insights about how his preferred guitar playing styles, how 11 minute songs get made, and the state of the rock and metal music scene in 2025.You can keep up with James Monteith and Tesseract through the following links:TESSERACT- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23ytwhG1pzX6DIVWRWvW1r?si=WOVy9NB3TaKD43b08C3ZfA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tesseractband- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvBMFhS0gqjx1rA0bswiHgJAMES MONTEITH- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.monteith💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Camille Contréras joins the podcast to talk about her band NOVELISTS' latest singles, music videos and live shows. She also shares insights about how the songwriting process works for the band, how she stays on top of her game on tour, and what she hopes for their newest album.You can keep up with Camille through the following links:NOVELISTS- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6o8sDniHcZPM1SixvjKiYS?si=JsgYSLTLQeqP4bUZOuN0uQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelists- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMcPenUFQoBg56eoiAZ3FgCAMILLE CONTRÉRAS- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillecontreras__💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Misha Mansoor joins the podcast to talk about songwriting and production choices for his progressive metal band Periphery and electronic music duo Four Seconds Ago. In this interview we discuss how drummers are setting a high bar for others to aim at, how difficult the mixing process can be, and whether originality is important in music. You can keep up with Misha's projects through the following links:PERIPHERY- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d24kC5fxHFOSEAmjQPPhc?si=pQSf8sVmSiKZ3FQdb_o5qA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/periphery- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeripheryFOUR SECONDS AGO- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2M2WQWmzbs4p6voVnmCk9c?si=hBIDUHCHT7CaPsso0EAqgA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4sexago- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@3DOTRecordingsMISHA MANSOOR- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mishaperiphery💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Tim McIlrath and Zach Blair from Rise Against joined the podcast for a chat about their songwriting styles, their newest single "Nod", and how they approach live shows in advance of their 2025 UK and EU headline tour.You can keep up with Rise Against through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Wr3hh341P84m3EI8qdn9O?si=sg7CxSJVQ1ClB6lNf5EknA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseagainst- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDBqH87XVRQ31nz0JXLPGg💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Toronto Is Broken is an incredibly exciting up-and-coming rock and drum and bass artist with vocals from REEBZ and Sebotage. All 3 of these UK artists combine to form this powerhouse of energetic music and they joined the podcast in this episode to talk about how they create their unique blend of sound, how Linkin Park inspires them all, and what they've got planned for their upcoming live shows.You can keep up with these artists through the following links:TOUR DATES: https://linktr.ee/tibtourdates=== SOCIALS ===TORONTO IS BROKEN- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@torontoisbroken1994- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DaX9l3f0lsiPjgyJ454wI?si=j0zRuF7DSrKjwpY9wfU45Q- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torontoisbrokenREEBZ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reebz_uk- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cUSgme8otbeKGRDl6xm1t?si=t36FzgAbRySX0dFw_aQg5w- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reebz_ukSebotage- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sebotagemusic- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wGjRjiTXERLfPwoMY19iP?si=CtQtSgGkQlCLYzy907o5Kg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebotage_music💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Garrett Russell is the vocalist in metal band Silent Planet and spent some time during their 2025 UK headline tour to chat about crafting their unique lyrical style, the feedback they received about introducing electronics to their sound, and how meeting people on tour keeps things fresh.You can keep up with Silent Planet through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JGTiwfinlCuANGu4Gq2XU?si=z_3ZJeHySRqfTAhQnRRybg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentplanetband- Garrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentgarrett💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw