Scowl vocalist Kat Moss speaks about her history as a music fan, live from the arena tour Scowl are currently on with Limp Bizkit. She explores her deep love for DIY subculture, the perception of early hardcore vs. nu-metal, the bands and iconic artists that made her who she is, her musical foremothers, who she thinks is this generation's Kurt Cobain, the moment she discovered hardcore and how that changed everything. 

Tom S. Englund of Evergrey shares his story of fandom, from falling for Dire Straits and Pink Floyd as a kid through to his most meaningful fan experiences and what he loves to watch from stage. He also explores creating the Evergrey sonic palette at the same time as "The Gothenburg Sound" emerged,  the intense emotional response to Evergrey's music, his views on the Ukraine war, the power to think freely (and being for or against), lyricists that explore the bigger picture, their brand new album "A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)" and much more.

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What are the five songs that changed your life? Some of our favourite guests share the tunes that changed the way they saw music. This episode features Slash, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Brandon Boyd (Incubus) and lots more.

Mike Scheidt of YOB discusses the artists that guided him down his path as an artist, from David Bowie to Cathedral. He also shares his perspective on the history of doom, the bands that changed everything and goes deep on the heart, sorrow, survival and suffering buried in YOB's music, plus sheds some light on new projects.   

Iconic Cypress Hill vocalist B Real shares his long history as a music fan, from hearing the Beatles, getting into heavy metal, being amazed by Ozzy Osbourne through to falling in love with hip hop, being inspired by Public Enemy and what to expect from their forthcoming record, Back In Black. Hosted by Christina Rowatt.

Misha Mansoor of Periphery discusses the artists that shaped him, moved him and changed his perspective on music. From Nirvana's Dave Grohl showing what was possible to Meshuggah and the Dillinger Escape Plan's transition from too much to never enough and lots more about Periphery's journey and his latest record with blackened metal side project, Haunted Shores. Hosted by Christina Rowatt.

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Michael Poulsen of Danish band Volbeat explores the story of the bands that made him. These include the "three kings" - Elvis, King Diamond and Chuck Schuldiner of Death - all artists who had a profound impact. He also ruminates on the band's long relationship with Metallica and reflects on the long-lost voyage of discovering new music back in the pre-internet days. He discusses the unique physical challenges that have played into his evolving vocal sound, which band he sold a bike for tickets to their concert and lots more. 

Kirk Windstein of Crowbar explores his long history as a music fan that grew up in the Golden Age of rock and roll. He goes deep on his relationship with Pantera, his bond with Dimebag Darrell and why they were the most significant heavy metal band of the Nineties. He also details his passion for Type O Negative and his first favourite, Elton John. The interview features a detailed exploration of his musical story and Down’s origins, his thoughts on the mean streets of New Orleans plus details on forthcoming music: which will include a new Crowbar record, a new solo album and a “reimagined” covers record with Down.

Ken Andrews of Failure shares his history as a fan, from his deep love for The Cure through to the surprising bands he still has on repeat. He confirms the band are currently working on a music documentary chronicling their history. He also explores his songwriting process with Failure, connecting with Maynard James Keenan of TOOL when their bands first began, and the open-minded people who embraced both bands at the time. Hosted by Christina Rowatt.

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Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris shares his history as  music fan, from discovering ETID and having Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence scream in his face, to right now and the creation of the seminal "A Tear In The Fabric of Life" EP.