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HALOCENE | Love, Loss, and the Making of Their Most Personal Album Yet
FIGHT FROM WITHIN | New Album 'Talk Is Cheap', Performing at Major Festivals and More
The energy from Fight From Within never lets up — and it shows. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin caught up once again with Mike and Tim from Fight From Within to talk about their brand new album Talk Is Cheap (out October 3rd) and the massive tour that follows.
The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is Cheap came together, how they’re constantly writing new music, and what fans can expect heading into 2026 — including some major collabs and tour news they can’t quite reveal yet 👀
If you love modern metalcore with insane energy, breakdowns that hit hard, and that relentless DIY spirit, this one’s for you.
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The guys discuss hitting 60K+ monthly listeners, working with Adam Splitter PR, and keeping things organic while leveling up every release. They also break down how Talk Is Cheap came together, how they’re constantly writing new music, and what fans can expect heading into 2026 — including some major collabs and tour news they can’t quite reveal yet 👀
If you love modern metalcore with insane energy, breakdowns that hit hard, and that relentless DIY spirit, this one’s for you.
💥 Talk Is Cheap drops October 3 🎧 Follow Fight From Within everywhere! ⚡ Powered by G FUEL — use code KXPFUEL for 20% off at gfuel.com
HATEBREED | Matt Byrne Reflects on Hatebreed’s Journey and What Fans Can Expect Next
Day 2 of Louder Than Life — and Kevin sits down with Hatebreed drummer Matt Byrne to talk about the band’s new era. Matt dives into their summer touring grind, the mindset behind releasing new music, and what fans can expect from Hatebreed in 2026. They discuss the band’s thrashier new sound, how touring has shaped their live energy, and the sentimental story behind the one thing Matt never leaves home without on tour. Plus, his honest advice for up-and-coming musicians hits home. If you’re a fan of Hatebreed, metal history, or just love seeing artists who still grind with passion after decades in the game — this one’s for you. 🎧 Watch, listen, and get ready for what’s next from Hatebreed.
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TECH N9NE: How He Built a Hip-Hop Empire Without the Industry | The Kevin Powell Podcast
🎤 Tech N9ne joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025!
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder Than Life 2025 and see why Tech N9ne remains one of the most respected and unstoppable forces in music.
📍 Recorded live at Louder Than Life Festival — part of the Kevin Powell Podcast on iHeartRadio.
The hip-hop icon talks about his latest project “DECORATED”, 25 years of Strange Music, staying independent, and what keeps him motivated after decades in the game.
Tech shares insight on his evolution as an artist, his Kansas City roots, and how he continues to bridge the worlds of rap, rock, and metal.
🔥 Listen to this exclusive festival interview from Louder Than Life 2025 and see why Tech N9ne remains one of the most respected and unstoppable forces in music.
📍 Recorded live at Louder Than Life Festival — part of the Kevin Powell Podcast on iHeartRadio.
DED | New Album ‘Resent', Heavy Influences & Never Giving Up | The Kevin Powell Podcast
Joe and Matt from DED join Kevin Powell at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about their brand-new album Resent, which just dropped!
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to hip-hop and industrial grooves.
Plus, hear their advice for upcoming bands, their dream tour lineup (spoiler: it’s wild), and what’s next for DED heading into 2026.
🎧 Listen to DED’s new album Resent now!
The guys dive into their songwriting process, the meaning behind their new single “Purpose,” and what makes this their heaviest—and catchiest—record yet.
They also discuss working through music industry chaos, building their own studio in Phoenix, and staying inspired by everything from Korn and Pantera to hip-hop and industrial grooves.
Plus, hear their advice for upcoming bands, their dream tour lineup (spoiler: it’s wild), and what’s next for DED heading into 2026.
🎧 Listen to DED’s new album Resent now!
VIOLENT VIRA | Talks Debut Album, Louder Than Life Experience & More | The Kevin Powell Podcast
Violent Vira joined me at Louder Than Life 2025 fresh off the stage to talk about their debut album Lover of a Ghost, tour plans, and the moment the crowd demanded an encore.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
We also get into dream collaborations (Imogen Heap fans, you’ll love this), favorite video games, and the albums that pulled them into the world of rock and metal.
SILLY GOOSE | Jackson Foster: From Parking Lot Shows to Festival Stages | The Kevin Powell Podcast
Silly Goose has built a reputation for doing things differently—starting with pop-up shows in parking lots that caught the attention of Danny Wimmer Presents. Now they’re lighting up major stages like Louder Than Life 2025.
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey Valence & Brae.
🎧 Featured topics:
📍 Recorded live at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 🎙️ Interview by Kevin Powell – The Kevin Powell Podcast
In this interview, vocalist Jackson Foster talks with Kevin Powell about the band’s rise from DIY street gigs to major festivals, their upcoming record Keys to the City, and dream tours with Turnstile and Joey Valence & Brae.
🎧 Featured topics:
- The journey from parking lot shows to major festivals
- New album Keys to the City
- Balancing fun, growth, and ambition
- Advice for up-and-coming bands
- Why persistence and doing things differently still matter
📍 Recorded live at Louder Than Life Festival 2025 🎙️ Interview by Kevin Powell – The Kevin Powell Podcast
LANDMVRKS | First American Festival, Touring, and Future Plans | The Kevin Powell Podcast
🎸 At Louder Than Life 2025, I sat down with Landmvrks to talk about their first-ever U.S. festival performance, the French metal scene, touring life, pre-show rituals, and who they dream of touring with next (spoiler: Gojira 👀)
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
From their new-ish album to advice for up-and-coming bands, the guys shared what’s next for Landmvrks in 2026 and beyond.
MUGSHOT | Ringo Waterman on New Album & Dream Tours | The Kevin Powell Podcast
🔥 Mugshot’s Ringo Waterman joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life 2025! We talk about the band’s new album All The Devils Are Here, working with producer Randy Leboeuf, the story behind the artwork by Rotting Rain, and what fans can expect going into 2026.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
Ringo opens up about becoming Mugshot’s vocalist during lockdown, life on tour, his advice for up-and-coming bands, and his dream tour with Mudvayne.
NOT ENOUGH SPACE | Blending Genres, Touring, & Weaponize Your Rage | The Kevin Powell Podcast
🔥 In this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, I sit down with Lizzie & Liv of Not Enough Space to talk about their brand-new album Weaponize Your Rage, playing Louder Than Life, hitting the road with From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park, and Until I Wake, plus what fans can expect from their upcoming Warped Tour and Shiprocked performances.
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending genres into something heavy, fresh, and unpredictable.
We dive into their dual-vocalist dynamic, writing process, and the chaotic fun of blending genres into something heavy, fresh, and unpredictable.