The Kevin Powell Podcast

Chained Saint joins Kevin Powell at Louder Than Life after finally getting the festival set they were denied by last year’s weather. The band reflects on touring Europe with Slaughter to Prevail, the wild crowds overseas, and the unexpected moment that put them onstage with one of metal’s biggest acts.

They also break down their upcoming EP, Rise to Fall, a heavier, more collaborative step forward that blends thrash, hardcore, groove, and plenty of chaos. Watch the full interview now.

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Carnifex vocalist Scott Ian Lewis joins Kevin Powell to talk deathcore’s resurgence, 21 years of Carnifex, and the band’s next chapter.

Scott breaks down the making of their new album, More Than Misery, an intensely personal record centered on survival, reflection, and turning pain into purpose.

Alien Ant Farm joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about the band’s next chapter. Dryden Mitchell, Tim Peugh, and Terry Corso discuss their new Judge & Jury single “Reasons,” writing with Howard Benson, and how a fresh creative approach is shaping the next Alien Ant Farm record.

The band also reflects on 25 years of ANThology, their upcoming anniversary tour with Scarhaven, favorite songs to play live, life beyond the road, and the reason they’re still finding new ways to make this work after three decades together.

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Earshot’s Will Martin joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration to talk about the band’s return after a 12-year hiatus, their latest album Humaning, and new single “Love Left.” Will reflects on reconnecting with fans through festivals, upcoming dates, and why seeing a new generation embrace Earshot’s music has been one of the most rewarding parts of the comeback.

He also discusses the lasting impact of songs like “Wait” and “Get Away,” his deeply personal writing process, and the advice he gives young artists: stop chasing what you think people want, create what you love, and let the music find its audience.

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Vocalist Saud Ahmed joins Kevin Powell at Inkcarceration Festival to discuss the band reuniting, writing new music, and performing their first major United States festival.

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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