Vee and Dan from Cleveland death metal band Vicar Blood join Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration Festival to talk all things metal, the band's first major festival performance, and what the future holds.

Killstreak’s Ryan, Mike, and Sam join Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about turning video-game worlds into crushing metal. From their Grand Theft Auto VI single and fantasy-themed record The Cursed Crown to an upcoming horror-game album inspired by titles like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Castlevania, the band explains how they match each song’s sound to the energy of the game behind it.

They also discuss their “gamer-core” identity, favorite games of all time, why escapism matters, and their candid take on AI’s role in creative work.

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Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Nick Martin joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about the band’s new album, An Ending In Itself, and why this chapter feels different. Nick breaks down the nearly two-year process behind the record, writing together in a room again, and the emotional songs that hit hardest, including “God In My Head” and “Forever/Always.”

He also talks festival reunions, the enduring live power of “If You Can’t Hang,” his go-to guitar setup, and the advice he’d give his younger self: stay patient, follow your heart, and never stop having fun.

Frog Mallet joins Kevin Powell at Milwaukee Metal Fest after playing not one, but two chaotic sets in the same weekend. The band tells the story behind their surprise Friday appearance, why the packed Rave Bar felt like the perfect setting for stage dives and sweat-soaked slam, and how a Facebook group chat called “Big Frog Chat” became a full-blown metal project.

They also talk Consumed by Frogs, dream tours with bands like Guttural Slug and Party Cannon, their favorite frogs, and the simple advice that matters most for new bands: play every show, make real connections, and be cool to hang out with.

Lacuna Coil vocalist Andrea Ferro joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration while the band continues its global run behind Sleepless Empire. Andrea talks about life on the road, staying healthy through more than 200 days of travel, and why festivals like Inkcarceration are a perfect fit for the band’s love of horror, tattoos, gaming, and metal culture.

He also shares the skateboarding roots of Lacuna Coil, the story behind the band’s alligator-head mascot, the next generation of artists inspiring them, and his advice for new bands trying to build something that lasts.

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Point North’s Jon Lundin and Andy Hersey join Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about taking a step back from touring and putting everything into their next era. With a new album nearly finished, the band is building a cinematic world around their longtime character, Drax, complete with practical effects, a custom mask, and a deeper story fans have never seen.

They also discuss producing music for other artists, why golf is the perfect escape from tour life, and how this intentional reset is setting up what could be Point North’s biggest chapter yet.

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Jutes joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration after fighting through a last-minute microphone issue, intense heat, and wildfire smoke to deliver his festival set. He talks about the emotional energy he brings to the stage, how live versions of songs like “Vertigo” take on a life of their own, and why fans need to experience the show in person.

Jutes also previews his new album, Chin Up, Beautiful, his biggest headlining run yet: Smile You’re On Tour with Mothica, In Color, and wilt, and the more conceptual world he built around this new chapter.

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Nevertel’s Jeremy Michael and Raul Lopez join Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration after taking the stage through the festival’s smoke-delay chaos. The Tampa duo discusses new single “OTHERSIDE,” their first-ever U.S. headlining tour with Rivals and Ocean Sleeper, and why their European fans always bring unmatched energy.

They also look back on the independently made “EVERYTHING IN MY MIND,” how it changed the band’s path, and share essential advice for artists: build a catalog you believe in, find your audience online, and stay patient while the right song finds its moment.

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If Not For Me joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about their new album, Where the Light Begins To Fade, and the band’s next chapter. Patrick, Cody, Hayden, and Zac break down the new single “Lie Awake” featuring Wind Walkers, their favorite tracks from the record, and what fans can expect from the upcoming tour.

The full band also shares dream tour picks, their experience playing major festivals, and honest advice for young artists about consistency, handling failure, and building the right team around you.

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Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre vocalist Josh “Macho Frost” Kandich joins Kevin Powell at Milwaukee Metal Fest after a surreal hometown moment at The Rave. Macho shares how a call from Jamey Jasta led to the festival stage, why having Bill Moseley introduce the band was unforgettable, and how a high-school movie project became a full-blown touring band.He also talks European tour life, the full-circle story of touring with Psychostick, a new album in the works, and why Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre is built around one thing: turning your brain off and having a great time.