The Adamantium Podcast

Lead singer, Adam Duritz, of renowned alternative rock band, Counting Crows, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their long awaited new album, Butter Miracle, where and how it was written, how it’s intended to be listened to, and how the streaming platforms released it incorrectly. Adam tells us in detail about the song “Angel of 14th Street,” how it was created and the nature of the story being told. We also chat about the formula to keeping a happy band for 30 years, and our mutual love for Counting Crows’ most perfect song, “A Long December.”

Genre-bending guitarist, singer-songwriter, Ayron Jones, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast after the release of his official debut album, Child of the State - easily one of the best rock albums of 2021. We discuss the #filthy guitar riffs used in his lead single “Take Me Away,” and it’s sensitive subject of his childhood abandonment, his latest single “Mercy,” and it’s crucial look at a turbulent time in American History, and his song “My Love Remains,” and it’s deeply personal origins. We also talk about the importance of ‘Seattle Sound,’ the art of imperfection, paving a path for black artists in the rock genre, teaming with Fender guitars, and his long time relationship with Sir Mix-A-Lot.

Canadian singer-songwriter, Jonathan Roy, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his new EP, My Lullaby, in which the music spawned during a period in his life where he sold his belongings and bought a van to live and travel in. We divulge into his single “Lost,” it’s emotional influence and beautiful performance video. We also talk about the moment where his Dad, legendary hockey goaltender Patrick Roy, told him hockey was not his future, his connection with Corey Hart, and our mutual love for "Iris," the iconic Goo Goo Dolls song.

Lead singer and bassist, Aaron Pauley, of metalcore band, Of Mice & Men, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the three EPs they’re releasing in 2021, as well as their latest single, “Bloom,” and it’s beautifully sorrow vibe. We also talk about training your screaming voice, performing with Linkin Park, working at Burger King, his Twitch chill sessions, and his love for Disneyland.

Singer and front man, Bobby Amaru, of hard rock band, Saliva, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new EP, Every Twenty Years, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough album, Every Six Seconds, featuring re-recorded tracks with the new band lineup. We talk about their synonymous single “Click Click Boom” and how it’s still heavily used today, the documentary being released about the band’s journey, Bobby’s personal experience joining an established band with existing hits and fans, our favourite Iron Maiden albums, and the band’s connection with WWE and how Saliva was the first rock band I ever saw live at Wrestlemania X8 in 2002.

Irish singer & songwriter, Imelda May, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her latest singles leading up to her sixth studio album, 11 Past the Hour - The inspiration and feeling behind “Made to Love,” collaborating with activists Gina Martin & Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, and working with rock n’ roll legends Ronnie Wood & Noel Gallagher on “Just One Kiss.” We also talk about her friendship with Bono, and her poem, “You Don’t Get to be Racist and Irish,” that went on to be used as a national campaign for the government of Ireland.

Adult film star, director, producer and best-selling author, Joanna Angel, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her newly released second book, “Club 42: A Choose-Your-Own Erotic Fantasy,” how she developed her writing skills, and her creative process. We also chat about her entrepreneurial history, significance in the “alt porn” genre, tattoos, and punk music.

A highlight to this season has been chatting with singer & songwriter extraordinaire, LP, as she joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her newly released single, “One Last Time,” her upcoming album, and the vocal techniques used in her sensational track, “The One That You Love” (one of my overall favourite songs from 2020). We also talk about her experience writing songs for herself and other artists, the moment when an idea hits and you have lightning in a bottle, getting sick on tour, harmonizing with Chester Bennington for a song on the Grey Daze album, tattoo art, and a whole lot more!

Alternative R&B band, Chase Atlantic, join us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their brand new third album, BEAUTY IN DEATH, how it reflects the strength they found during the hardships presented in 2020, as well as the brutal honesty in their latest single “Empty.” We also talk about their teenage appearance on X-Factor Australia, their relationship with The Madden Brothers from Good Charlotte, and the musical liberty of their unique genre/style.

The Ice Queen of symphonic metal, Sharon den Adel, of Within Temptation joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the inspiration behind their latest singles “The Purge” and “Entertain You” and the lead up to their next album, and the importance of using your voice in music especially in a historically critical time. We also talk about the 20th anniversary of their album, Mother Earth, it’s importance, and how it was their fans who first got them on the charts, the challenge of the Q Music sessions, where they recorded a cover song every week for fifteen weeks, and the concept and interactivity behind their Black Xmas shows.