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ANA | âHate Meâ Music Video, Touring & Band Origins
On this episode of The Kevin Powell Podcast, Iâm joined by Australiaâs rising band ANA to talk about their latest single âHate Me" and the music video everyoneâs talking about. Yes⊠the snake is real. Ana shares what it was like filming with a live snake, while Josh breaks down the vision behind the video and how it all came together. We also get into their upcoming album Motivated By Death, their influences, touring stories, and how the band is carving out its own identity. Subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews!
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OV SULFUR | Ricky Hoover Talks Endless, Suffokate, and That Historic Memorial Show
Ricky Hoover of Ov Sulfur joins The Kevin Powell Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the bandâs new album Endless, preparing for a massive U.S. tour with Orbit Culture, and revisiting the emotional 2014 Suicide Silence memorial show. Ricky opens up about:
âą The writing and lyrical evolution behind Endless
âą Stepping outside his comfort zone vocally
âą Touring for nearly two months straight
âą His time in Suffokate and why he stepped away from music
âą What brought him back with Ov Sulfur
âą Advice for new bands in todayâs scene From Myspace-era deathcore to modern heavy music evolution, this episode covers the full journey.
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âą The writing and lyrical evolution behind Endless
âą Stepping outside his comfort zone vocally
âą Touring for nearly two months straight
âą His time in Suffokate and why he stepped away from music
âą What brought him back with Ov Sulfur
âą Advice for new bands in todayâs scene From Myspace-era deathcore to modern heavy music evolution, this episode covers the full journey.
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VENTANA | Stitch & Daniel on Brotherhood, Hustle & Second Chances
Kevin Powell sits down with Richard âStitchâ Thomas and Daniel Fox of Ventana for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about brotherhood, burnout, and why theyâre giving the band everything theyâve got in 2026. From their early 2000s beginnings to 2021âs The Nature of Betrayal, Ventana opens up about nearly walking away, rebuilding momentum after COVID, and finishing new music the right way this time.
We also dive into:
âą The accidental rise of Ex-Faces and revisiting their era with Mushroomhead
âą Touring with friends and why loyalty matters more than ever
âą The old-school hustle vs. the TikTok generation âą Industry burnout, staying motivated in your 40s, and not missing your moment
âą VIP meet & greets, pizza parties, and keeping things personal with fans If youâre a fan of Cleveland metal, brotherhood on the road, and bands that refuse to quit â this oneâs for you.
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We also dive into:
âą The accidental rise of Ex-Faces and revisiting their era with Mushroomhead
âą Touring with friends and why loyalty matters more than ever
âą The old-school hustle vs. the TikTok generation âą Industry burnout, staying motivated in your 40s, and not missing your moment
âą VIP meet & greets, pizza parties, and keeping things personal with fans If youâre a fan of Cleveland metal, brotherhood on the road, and bands that refuse to quit â this oneâs for you.
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REV3RENT | Why Old-School Deathcore Is Back (And Heavier Than Ever)
Rev3rent join Kevin Powell on the podcast to talk about the resurgence of raw, old-school deathcore, their DIY roots, and what itâs been like rapidly leveling up as a young band in todayâs heavy music scene.
The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethic.
They also dive into their experience at Christmas Burns Red with August Burns Red, what it meant sharing stages with legends, and how they landed their upcoming tour with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour â a major step forward for the band. From early influences to behind-the-scenes tour stories, Rev3rent keep it honest about the challenges of coming up in heavy music and what fans can expect next as new material is already in the works.
đž Topics covered:
âą Deathcore revival and old-school influence âą Writing and recording Decimate
âą DIY roots and underground shows
âą Christmas Burns Red experience âą Touring with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour
âą Advice for new and upcoming bands
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The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethic.
They also dive into their experience at Christmas Burns Red with August Burns Red, what it meant sharing stages with legends, and how they landed their upcoming tour with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour â a major step forward for the band. From early influences to behind-the-scenes tour stories, Rev3rent keep it honest about the challenges of coming up in heavy music and what fans can expect next as new material is already in the works.
đž Topics covered:
âą Deathcore revival and old-school influence âą Writing and recording Decimate
âą DIY roots and underground shows
âą Christmas Burns Red experience âą Touring with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour
âą Advice for new and upcoming bands
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ACID BATH | Mike Sanchez on Reuniting Acid Bath, Wild Tour Stories & Whatâs Next
Acid Bath is officially back, and Mike Sanchez joins me at Louder Than Life for one of the most honest and wild interviews of the weekend.
We cover everything â the early days in the Louisiana sticks, breaking into the New Orleans scene, the moment Acid Bath knew the reunion could actually work, and some insane tour stories youâve never heard before.
Mike also talks about new music, their massive 2026 plans, and upcoming European shows with System of a Down and Queens of the Stone Age.
If youâre an Acid Bath fan⊠this one is legendary.
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Mike also talks about new music, their massive 2026 plans, and upcoming European shows with System of a Down and Queens of the Stone Age.
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AETERNUM | The Band Bringing Feminine Rage to Metal
Join me on the road as I sit down with Jose and Kayla from Aeternum, one of the most emotionally charged up-and-coming bands in the scene. We caught up in Harrisburg while they were out with The Killers Confession and Dogma, talking about what fans can expect from their live show, how they bring feminine rage and raw emotion to the stage, and why their music hits so many different feelings at once.
We get into everything from their first big tour, how AKC took them under their wing, what it means to connect with strangers every night, their approach to grief and vulnerability in their set, and what 2025â2026 looks like for the band. We even talk dream collaborations, lessons learned on the road, and how theyâre building real relationships with fans. If you havenât seen Aeternum live yet⊠fix that.
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We get into everything from their first big tour, how AKC took them under their wing, what it means to connect with strangers every night, their approach to grief and vulnerability in their set, and what 2025â2026 looks like for the band. We even talk dream collaborations, lessons learned on the road, and how theyâre building real relationships with fans. If you havenât seen Aeternum live yet⊠fix that.
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AUGUST BURNS RED | Matt Greiner on "Thrill Seeker" Re-Recording, Christmas Burns Red, & Whatâs Next
Drummer Matt Greiner of August Burns Red joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about two decades behind the kit, the Thrill Seeker re-recording, and what keeps the band pushing forward after 20+ years.
Matt dives deep into the bandâs writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how heâs evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with Joey Sturgis on his drum plugin, shares details about Christmas Burns Red in Lancaster, and teases a brand-new project coming in 2026.
Matt dives deep into the bandâs writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how heâs evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with Joey Sturgis on his drum plugin, shares details about Christmas Burns Red in Lancaster, and teases a brand-new project coming in 2026.
BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore
Blessthefall are back â and theyâre stronger than ever. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin sits down with Beau Bokan and Eric Lambert to talk about their long-awaited return with Gallows, the creative spark that reignited the band after seven years, and what itâs like to be part of metalcoreâs new wave.
From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands grinding through tour life, this conversation dives deep into perseverance, passion, and why Blessthefall still have âgas left in the tank.â
From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands grinding through tour life, this conversation dives deep into perseverance, passion, and why Blessthefall still have âgas left in the tank.â
ATTACK ATTACK! | Reuniting, Will Ramos Collab, New Album & More
Kevin talks with Attack Attack! at Louder Than Life about rediscovering their sound after a decade away, teaming up with Lorna Shoreâs Will Ramos for their first-ever collaboration, and what fans can expect in 2026.
The band opens up about reconnecting with their early energy, working with producers Andrew Bayliss and Evan McKeever, and how their latest self-titled release brought everything full circle.
đ§ Attack Attack!âs new self-titled album is out now on all streaming platforms.
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