The Adamantium Podcast

Canadian blues rocker and guitar prodigy, Jimi, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her new EP, Bar Stars & Beauty Queens, and returning to her blues rock roots after launching her career as an R&B artist. We also talk about being discovered and mentored by Bryan Adams, and her latest single “Leather Jacket” becoming the official home run song for the Toronto Blue Jays.

California rock band, Eagles of Death Metal, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, Death By Sexy, frontman Jesse Hughes’ early memories of the album, and integrating the newest lineup, including his wife, Phoenix. We also talk about Jesse’s faith, getting (California) sober, crotch tattoos, long awaited new material, and the effect U2 had on Jesse after the November 2015 Paris attacks.

Vocalist, Jared Watson, of California reggae hip hop alternative band, Dirty Heads, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, 7 Seas, and why it is Jared’s favourite album to date, how they have evolved as a band, and the hardship he had to endure to get there. We also talk about their song “Vacation” and how it blew up on TikTok years after its release, the use of AI creative, Japanese culture, pirate lore, modern gaming, and much more!

Vocalist and founding member, Matt Brandyberry, of Pennsylvania metal band, From Ashes to New, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 5th studio album, Reflections, the evolution of the band, and why they scrapped an entire album’s worth of demos and started over. We also talk about the single “Die For You,” and the band’s firm stance against bullying.

Guitarist and vocalist, Steve Diggle, of the Buzzcocks, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Attitude Adjustment, the experience and journey of a full album (as opposed to just singles), and the song “Poetic Machine Gun.” We also talk about the start of the punk scene in Manchester, his transition to front man after the passing of Pete Shelley, touring with Nirvana on their final tour and teaching Kurt Cobain how to properly smash a television, and England’s World Cup journey.

Jimmy Vallance & Tom Howie, of Electronic duo, Bob Moses, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, BLINK, the notion of embracing life’s fleeting moments, and the single “Last Forever.” We also talk about their chance reunion that formed the band, their musical backgrounds and transition into electronic music, how their song “Tearing Me Up” slowly became a Grammy-nominated hit, their collaboration with Elderbrook on “Inner Light,” becoming parents, the Oasis reunion, and Canadian traditions.

Bassist and producer, John Famiglietti, of industrial experimental band, HEALTH, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest releases, Conflict DLC LP, Addendum EP, and R-Type collaborations. We also talk about their single “A.L.O.N.E” and how it was inspired by the late film director, David Lynch, their collaboration with Bad Omens on “The Drain,” their contributions to video game soundtracks like Max Payne 3, GTA V, and Cyberpunk 2077, bizarre contest giveaways, an interesting anecdote about Chris Cornell, and their ‘Coalition of Subcultures’ fanbase.

Co-founding member, Paul Hoffert, of legendary Canadian rock band, Lighthouse, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the 55th anniversary of their platinum album, One Fine Morning, and upcoming full circle concert at The Concert Hall, the same venue of their very first show in 1969. We also talk about the band’s unlikely formation and quick success, their family dynamic, turning down the Woodstock Festival, having Elton John as their opening act, and the creation of their hit song, “Sunny Days.”

Synth-pop & industrial music pioneer, Gary Numan, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his industrious career, being an influence to decades of top talent, touring with his daughters, and their budding music journeys. We also talk about his very first appearance at Glastonbury in 2025, the upcoming book of his fan submitted stories, and the incredible story of when he flew around the world but was arrested along the way under suspicion of smuggling and spying.

Frontman, John O’Callaghan, and drummer, Pat Kirch, of Arizona rock band, The Maine, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, how it was made and the running theme. We also talk about the ‘green’ era of the band, picking up fans in a green Mercedes to hear the new material, their television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, their collaboration with Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands on the song “Loved You a Little,” working with Arkells, the Sad Summer and 8123 Festivals, and headlining their biggest shows yet 20 years into their career.