James Wilson-Taylor is joined by Hokka (Joel Hokka), formerly of Blind Channel, to discuss his debut solo album and the bold new chapter it represents. Drawing on the classic rock and dark Finnish heritage that shaped him, Joel explains how a chance encounter with long-time friend Pauli Rantasalmi, co-founder and former guitarist of The Rasmus, sparked a creative flood that brought the record together at lightning speed. Plus, he takes on the 7 of 30 questions to recount his starstruck bathroom run-in with Oli Sykes at Knotfest, and share the song that made absolutely everything possible.

00:00 – Introduction
01:06 – Transitioning to solo life
02:45 – Shifting musical direction towards '80s rock
04:12 – The creative "flood" behind the new album
05:31 – Establishing the identity of "Hokka"
07:21 – Reclaiming Finnish dark rock heritage
08:28 – Building the new live band
10:22 – 7 of 30 interview begins
11:28 – What song would you like played at your funeral?
13:39 – What was your best memory of school?
15:24 – What is the stupidest thing you’ve ever done on stage?
16:21 – Name a time that you got starstruck
19:43 – What do you want to be remembered for?
21:31 – What is the worst meal you have ever had on tour?
23:49 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil?
27:42 – The quick-fire questions round
31:35 – The Seven Song Setlist

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Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe joins James Wilson-Taylor to discuss the band’s blistering new era and their imminent album, Into Oblivion. Randy reflects on "pressure testing" new tracks on the road and looks ahead to a massive return to the UK to headline the 25th anniversary of Bloodstock Festival. Plus, he takes on the 7 of 30 questions to recount his surreal experience working with Iggy Pop, a "shook" encounter with a UFO, and the dark, redemptive plot of a potential Lamb of God Broadway musical.
00:00 – Releasing new singles and "pressure testing" songs live
02:55 – Co-writing the record and choosing the title track
06:24 – Recording vocals at the legendary Total Access studio
09:13 – Headlining Bloodstock Festival's 25th anniversary
10:37 – Side-stage memories of watching Killing Joke
13:13 – The 7 of 30 Interview begins
14:04 – What song would you like played at your funeral?
16:01 – Name a time you got starstruck.
20:02 – What would your wrestling stage name be?
20:50 – What do you want to be remembered for?
24:22 – Do aliens exist? (UFO encounter)
27:36 – What is the worst meal you have ever had while on tour?
29:49 – What would be the plot of a musical based on your songs?
32:54 – The quick-fire questions round
35:46 – Final question: The Seven Song Setlist

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Mothica joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all new 7 of 30 interview to discuss her personal new EP, Somewhere in Between. Reflecting on her journey through burnout and rehab, she explains how she rediscovered her passion by starting from scratch in the studio. Mothica also looks ahead to her massive 29 date tour with I See Stars and the "micro circle pits" her new tracks are inspiring.

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Motionless In White’s Chris Motionless joins James Wilson-Taylor to celebrate a massive 20 years of the band and the release of their new single, ‘Afraid Of The Dark’. Chris talks through the writing process for their upcoming 2026 album, reflects on hitting the arena circuit for their biggest ever UK tour, and discusses the nostalgia of returning to Warped Tour. Plus, he takes on the 7of30 questions to reveal his brutal mosh pit "battle scars," his official pro-wrestling stage name, and more.

00:00 – Intro & New Single 'Afraid Of The Dark'
02:44 – 20 Years of Motionless In White & New Album
05:27 – Highlights on Tour
07:43 – Warped Tour & Festival Season
10:58 – 7 of 30 Intro
11:52 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil?
13:00 – Best and worst experience in a mosh pit?
15:30 – What do you think the world will be like in 100 years?
16:16 – If you were a wrestler, what would your stage name be?
18:00 – Name a time you got starstruck
20:35 – What is the stupidest thing you have ever done on stage?
22:45 – What song do you want played at your funeral?
24:00 – The Big 7: Quick-fire Round
27:11 – The 7 Song Setlist & Outro

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John Feldmann of Goldfinger joins us for an all-new 7 of 30 interview to discuss the band's new album, Nine Lives. John reflects on the record’s collaborations with Spencer from Ice Nine Kills and Blink-182. He also talks about producing Panic! At The Disco’s "New Perspective," returning to Warped Tour, and the "stupid" stage moment that got him banned by a radio station.

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Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides joins us for an all new 7 Of 30 interview to talk about the band’s new single Certainty, their upcoming album, and what this new era represents creatively. Andy also reflects on returning to Warped Tour and Download Festival, the evolution of Black Veil Brides, and what still drives him as an artist today.

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Frank Zummo has been busy: the Sum 41 drummer tells us about performing with Electric Callboy on their summer shows, playing with Deryck Whibley again as well as writing a brand new book ‘Unbreakable Rhythm’ which is out now. Frank covers a lot of ground in this episode, from Kevin Lyman of Warped Tour giving him his first record deal to meeting Prince at a crazy Hollywood party. Plus, the 7 song setlist that covers all bases.

00:00 Frank Zummo on his new book, performing with Electric Callboy and playing with the Jonas Brothers

05:00 New book ‘Unbreakable Rhythm’

07:00 Mental health & wellness

11:58 Brit Summer Issue on sale now

12:20 7 Of 30 Intro

13:34 Heaven x Hell and working with Deryck Whibley

16:43 Violent mosh pits in the New York hardcore scene

19:35 Improving mental health and being bullied as a kid

24:31 The best advice he received from Kevin Lyman

29:54 Meeting Prince at a crazy Hollywood party

34:47 Continually being inspired by drummers

36:39 The song he’d like played at his funeral

38:34 Exclusive music variants from the Rock Sound store

38: 46 The Big 7: How important his supplements are, inviting Dave Chappelle to a dinner party and the 7 song setlist.

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Set It Off frontman Cody Carson talks us through their new self-titled album and why it is their most definitive and distinctly personal record to date in this all-new 7 Of 30 interview. We hear all about Set It Off’s new sound, the creativity and theatrics of their live show and Cody reveals the famous contact in his phone. Plus, a Wicked cameo and the 7 song setlist.
00:00 New single ‘Pathological’ & Set It Off’s new sound
03:38 The live show, Max’s creative vision and live theatrics
05:48 How it came to be a self-titled album
7:47 Twenty One Pilots merch for sale on Rock Sound
08:00 7 Of 30 Intro
09:13 New generation of fans
11:03 The Set It Off fandom
13:15 ​​Meeting his heroes
15:42 Cody’s orchestral background & tough love Cody received
19:18 Being starstruck meeting…?
20:35 Overcoming unhappiness
22:46 New Found Glory’s versatility
23:50 Merch on the Rock Sound store
24:02 The Big 7: A surprising song from Wicked & new music discover at festivals
29:40 The 7 Song Setlist including new and old songs, plus Cody forgets a big hit
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Cavetown, real name Robin Skinner, speaks to us backstage while on the Pierce The Veil arena tour alongside fellow support acts Hot Mulligan and Crawlers. Cavetown chats about the writing and recording process of upcoming album ‘Running With Scissors’, how Vic Fuentes joined him on stage and being cosy at home with his cat.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Touring with Pierce The Veil and Vic Fuentes getting up on stage
03:05 Upcoming album: ‘Running With Scissors’
05:50 Rock Sound’s All British issue
06:12 7 Of 30 Intro
07:20 Being cosy with his cat watching Adventure Time
09:57 Growing in confidence and being inspired by Pierce The Veil
13:17 Tarmac and more music
20:43 Proposals during his gigs
23:59 Cavetown's support network
25:12 Missing Pepsi Max in America
28:20 Rock Sound Exclusives Artio, Michael Clifford, I Prevail and more
28:40 Quickfire questions
32:38 The Seven Song Setlist: Baby Spoon, Sailboat, Devil Town and more

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Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall hypes us up for their high energy 20 Year Anniversary live tour starting in the UK this weekend in this all-new 7 Of 30 musician’s interview. Winston tells us all about preparing for the tour, how it felt performing at Sydney Opera House with Jenna McDougall and reflecting back on skipping school to go surfing. Plus, Nick Cave gets a mention and we finish with Parkway Drive’s seven song setlist.
00:00 Intro
00:40 Parkway Drive’s 20th Anniversary Tour and playing Sydney Opera House with Jenna Mcdougal
07:40 Rock Sound’s All British issue
08:03 7 Of 30 Intro
09:12 Skipping school to go surfing, Pearl Jam and Tony Hawk
12:16 Touring in space
15:38 Getting the audience up on stage
17:56 Winston’s wedding and an epic dancefloor
20:26 Wrestling walkout music
22:29 Winston’s personal and musical legacy
28:03 Rock Sound music exclusives
28:35 The Big 7: Nick Cave, the festival pit and how his friends describe him
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