Vended joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about life on tour, the energy of their shows, and how they’re carving out their own identity in the heavy music world. From the grind of the road to what’s coming next, this is a raw and honest look into one of metal’s most exciting young bands.

Day three of Incarceration Festival and Kevin caught up with Travis, the powerhouse vocalist of Colorblind. The two talk about the band’s experience at the fest, their upcoming performance at Louder Than Life, and what it feels like seeing crowds sing along to songs written in a living room. Travis also shares insight on their double single “Let Down” and “Misery Loves Company”, their upcoming two-part album Who Sold You This Truth, and their fall tour with BlesstheFall.

Convictions join me at Inkcarceration Festival 2025 to talk about their explosive set, the meaning behind their songs, and what’s next for the band. We dive into the energy of playing festivals vs. club shows, the heart behind The Fear of God, their upcoming tour with Demon Hunter, and how faith and heavy music collide in their unique style of “aggressive worship.” If you’re a fan of metal with a message, this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

Taylor Roberts, guitarist for Taproot, joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s comeback, their latest album Scissors, and what it feels like going from attending the festival as a fan to now playing the main stage. Taylor opens up about Steve’s recovery after a serious accident, shares insight into Taproot’s future plans including a possible Gift 25th anniversary show, and reflects on the resurgence of nu-metal with bands like Mudvayne, Spineshank, and Kittie returning stronger than ever. We also dive into his other project, Riding With Killers, and how his love for EDM festivals and different genres inspires his creativity. Taproot is back, and Taylor gives us a glimpse of what’s ahead.

Chris Fronzak of Attila joins me at Inkarceration Festival to talk about the band’s wild new album, why they’ve stayed independent, and his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of metal. We also dive into his life off stage—from racing Porsches at Daytona to crazy tour stories and pre-show rituals. If you love raw, honest interviews with your favorite artists, this one is a must-watch!

Day three of Inkarceration Festival was a storm of chaos for A Killer’s Confession frontman, Waylon Reavis. Rain delays, last-minute stage changes, and a mile-long move didn’t stop the show from happening.
 
In this exclusive interview, Waylon shares:
✅ The behind-the-scenes chaos at Incarceration
✅ Why festivals are a love-hate situation
✅ Upcoming album Victim 2 (drops Sept 19)
✅ What’s next for A Killer’s Confession

Kat Von D and Sammi Doll join Kevin Powell to talk about their first big tour supporting In This Moment, creating their dark electronic sound, and why leaving Hollywood for a small town changed everything.
 
They also share upcoming plans for a Mexico run, a third album, and a major collaboration project. Plus, Kat and Sammy give real advice for aspiring musicians about touring, adaptability, and doing everything with conviction.

I sat down with Nick Wolf of Oceans On Other Planets (aka OOPS) to talk about their explosive first year—150k+ streams, touring with Taproot, and their mission to reinvent modern alt-rock with a mix of heavy riffs, electronic beats, and raw emotion.
 
We get into band origins, festival dreams, and even joke about the “Oops, I Did It Again” World Tour. 🤘
 
🎧 Full episode now streaming on The Kevin Powell Podcast!
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🔥 Dry Kill Logic brings the HEAVY back!

Fresh off their set at Incarceration Festival, Clint talks new single Now You Belong With the Dead, Aftershock Festival plans, and how the band’s approach to writing has evolved after 20 years.
 
💬 “Stay flexible on the journey, but stubborn about the destination.”
 
🎧 Hear the full interview now on The Kevin Powell Podcast — available everywhere you stream!
 
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🎤 Of Virtue joins the podcast straight from Incarceration Fest!

Fresh off their high-energy set, Damon and Ryan talk about playing alongside Slipknot and Marilyn Manson, the thrill of getting that “you’re on the lineup” email, and what makes Danny Wimmer Presents festivals so smooth for artists. 

The guys share stories about last-minute festival invites, debuting a brand-new song on tour, and hitting over 50 MILLION streams — plus their ambitious goal to reach a billion. They also open up about their connection to mental health, creating safe spaces for fans (even in the middle of a wall of death), and the advice they’d give to bands dreaming of these big festival stages.