Metal Shop's Backstage Pass

You might know Finn McKenty from his popular YouTube channel "The Punk Rock MBA" where he posts videos such as "How Did Fall Out Boy Get So Big" "Pop Punk Bands Who Should've Been Bigger" "How Did Pantera Get So Big" etc. But did you know that Finn made hardcore fanzines at the age of 16? From his humble beginnings in the DIY scene, Finn has made a lane for himself in music media with websites and blogs and now weekly in-depth video content. We spoke with Finn about 7 or 8 years ago when he was primarily blogging for sites like MetalSucks. I caught up with him via the socially distanced Zoom app to get a look at how he has evolved his self made media brand. 

Cirith Ungol is gearing up to release their long anticipated comeback album "Forever Black" next week! Listen to the newest member Jarvis Leatherby talk about how he got the band to reunite and how he joined the band. Plus he gives us a run down of what's up with his other band Night Demon. 

Code Orange recently released their mammoth new album Underneath and executed one of the most unique record release shows ever - an immersive live stream to an empty venue that's an absolute must see. I hopped on the phone with vocalist Jami Morgan to chat about stepping up front and becoming the full time vocalist, the new album, early inspirations and what it's been like working with WWE. - Kevin

We were able to meet Incendiary vocalist Brendan Garrone last year when his band came through on tour. I caught up with him via Zoom app to talk about how he's handling everything during this stay at home order, how things are in NYC and some of his favorite albums to clear his mind. - Kevin

Lindsay O'Connor is a  beast of a metal vocalist who is currently in the bands Coma Cluster Void, Eyes of Perdition and Catenation. She is also a featured vocalist on the new game DOOM ETERNAL. Gnarly! We talk everything from her DOOM experience to a little quarantine chat, her musical inspirations and some of her favorite all time albums.