The Adamantium Podcast

Canadian country music star, Tim Hicks, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, Talk to Time, and how it’s his most well-rounded album yet. We also talk about his professional and personal challenges over the pandemic, maturing as a songwriter, his tribute to all the small town bars he cut his teeth in, and the surreality of opening for John Fogerty of CCR.

Hard rock newcomers, Classless Act, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their formation over social media and their debut album, Welcome to the Show. We also talk recording in Tommy Lee’s basement, and their inclusion on The Stadium Tour with rock n’ roll legends Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett.

Australian indie pop prodigy, Tones and I, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her debut album, Welcome to the Madhouse, and it’s upcoming follow up. As well as her first ever collaboration, with Macklemore, on their new single “Chant.” We also talk about the massive success of her worldwide record-breaking hit “Dance Monkey,” busking the streets of Australia, and the art imitating life of the Madhouse concept.

Singer & frontman, Leigh Kakaty, of hard rock band, Pop Evil, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Versatile, as well as an upcoming seventh studio album, along with their newest single “Eye of the Storm.” We also talk about writing music that inspires, touring endurance, the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and the influence their badass drummer Hayley Cramer has on the band.

It smells like a freakshow on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we’re joined by vocalist, Johannes Eckerström, of Swedish heavy metal band, Avatar. We discuss their next album plans and how it will diverge in theme and style from their last two, Hunter Gatherer & Avatar Country. We also talk about the conception and importance of the clown makeup, their ambitious Kickstarter film featurette, “Legend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey,” and how even their death metal is influenced by artists like ABBA and The Beatles.

Alt-indie band, Wallows, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over, and lead single “I Don’t Want to Talk.” We also talk about their burning tourbus, classic music videos, coincidental N’Sync tees, Coachella, and tour survival.

Country singer-songwriter, Parker McCollum, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album, Gold Chain Cowboy, and chart-topping hit “Pretty Heart.” We also talk about taking his music outside of Texas, young man blues, playing for stadium crowds, coming to Canada for the first time, and his OG influence, George Strait.

New Zealand alt-pop sensation, BENEE, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her new EP, Lychee, her songwriting methods, her Los Angeles inspiration, and her mega-hit “Supalonely” and it’s accompanying TikTok dance. We also talk about her own record label, Olive Records, and what it stands for, getting love from Elton John, our mutual first Coachella, her past water polo ambitions, and her awesome fashion.

Canadian singer-songwriter, Forest Blakk, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the success of his song “If You Love Her,” and the impact it’s had on people’s lives. We also talk about his latest single “Give You Love,” his songwriting process, the influence of the various places he’s lived, and being nominated for fan choice at this year’s JUNO awards.

Singer & guitarist, Adam Gontier, of Saint Asonia (and formerly Three Days Grace) joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming EP, Introvert, the freedom he feels creating with Saint Asonia, the inspiration behind one of their first singles, “Let Me Live My Life,” covering The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” and his involvement with the supergroup, Big Dirty Band, that was formed for the soundtrack of The Trailer Park Boys movie.