The Kevin Powell Podcast

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Hosted by Kevin Powell, a seasoned voice in the metal and alternative scene, this podcast brings you closer to the bands shaping the future of music. From rising stars to legendary acts, Kevin's interviews introduce listeners to new sounds, stories, and their next favorite band. Perfect for fans eager to discover fresh music and connect with the artists behind it!

  1. VENTANA | Stitch & Daniel on Brotherhood, Hustle & Second Chances

    FEB 20

    VENTANA | Stitch & Daniel on Brotherhood, Hustle & Second Chances

    Kevin Powell sits down with Richard “Stitch” Thomas and Daniel Fox of Ventana for a raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about brotherhood, burnout, and why they’re giving the band everything they’ve got in 2026. From their early 2000s beginnings to 2021’s The Nature of Betrayal, Ventana opens up about nearly walking away, rebuilding momentum after COVID, and finishing new music the right way this time. We also dive into: • The accidental rise of Ex-Faces and revisiting their era with Mushroomhead • Touring with friends and why loyalty matters more than ever • The old-school hustle vs. the TikTok generation • Industry burnout, staying motivated in your 40s, and not missing your moment • VIP meet & greets, pizza parties, and keeping things personal with fans If you’re a fan of Cleveland metal, brotherhood on the road, and bands that refuse to quit — this one’s for you. 🎟️ Catch Ventana on tour this March 🌐 Visit: VentanaBand.com 🎙️ Subscribe for more interviews with rock, metal, and alternative artists 🎧 Listen to The Kevin Powell Podcast on your favorite streaming platform: ► iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/wajjkjn4 ► Spotify: https://sptfy.com/4U03 ► Apple Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/b1iwmz ► Google Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/93iwmz

    22 min
  2. REV3RENT | Why Old-School Deathcore Is Back (And Heavier Than Ever)

    JAN 23

    REV3RENT | Why Old-School Deathcore Is Back (And Heavier Than Ever)

    Rev3rent join Kevin Powell on the podcast to talk about the resurgence of raw, old-school deathcore, their DIY roots, and what it’s been like rapidly leveling up as a young band in today’s heavy music scene. The band breaks down their latest release Decimate, why they lean into Myspace-era deathcore over modern overproduction, and how playing packed VFW halls helped shape their sound and work ethic. They also dive into their experience at Christmas Burns Red with August Burns Red, what it meant sharing stages with legends, and how they landed their upcoming tour with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour — a major step forward for the band. From early influences to behind-the-scenes tour stories, Rev3rent keep it honest about the challenges of coming up in heavy music and what fans can expect next as new material is already in the works. 🎸 Topics covered: • Deathcore revival and old-school influence • Writing and recording Decimate • DIY roots and underground shows • Christmas Burns Red experience • Touring with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Amour • Advice for new and upcoming bands 🎧 Listen to The Kevin Powell Podcast on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with rising and established metal, hardcore, and alternative bands. 🎧 Listen to The Kevin Powell Podcast on your favorite streaming platform: ► iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/wajjkjn4 ► Spotify: https://sptfy.com/4U03 ► Apple Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/b1iwmz ► Google Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/93iwmz 🔥 Get 20% off GFUEL here: https://www.gfuel.com/kxpfuel Get 15% off your next order on Purus Labs supplements: https://puruslabs.com/?ref=kxpfit Get 10% off your next set of in-ear monitors here: https://www.basnaudio.com/?ref=kxpbasn  Get 15% off protein snacks: https://redefinesnacks.com/?ref=KEVINPOWELL 🎸 Follow Gods End (My Band!) ► Stream: https://linktr.ee/godsxend ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsxend ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsxend 💰 Support the channel ► PayPal: https://PayPal.me/kevinxpowell ► Venmo: https://Venmo.com/u/kevinxpowell 🔗 Connect with me! ► All Links: https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!

    21 min
  3. ACID BATH | Mike Sanchez on Reuniting Acid Bath, Wild Tour Stories & What’s Next

    12/05/2025

    ACID BATH | Mike Sanchez on Reuniting Acid Bath, Wild Tour Stories & What’s Next

    Acid Bath is officially back, and Mike Sanchez joins me at Louder Than Life for one of the most honest and wild interviews of the weekend. We cover everything — the early days in the Louisiana sticks, breaking into the New Orleans scene, the moment Acid Bath knew the reunion could actually work, and some insane tour stories you’ve never heard before. Mike also talks about new music, their massive 2026 plans, and upcoming European shows with System of a Down and Queens of the Stone Age. If you’re an Acid Bath fan… this one is legendary. 🎧 Listen to The Kevin Powell Podcast on your favorite streaming platform: ► iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/wajjkjn4 ► Spotify: https://sptfy.com/4U03 ► Apple Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/b1iwmz ► Google Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/93iwmz 🔥 Get 20% off GFUEL here: https://www.gfuel.com/kxpfuel Get 15% off your next order on Purus Labs supplements: https://puruslabs.com/?ref=kxpfit Get 10% off your next set of in-ear monitors here: https://www.basnaudio.com/?ref=kxpbasn Get 15% off protein snacks: https://redefinesnacks.com/?ref=KEVINPOWELL 🎸 Follow Gods End (My Band!) ► Stream: https://linktr.ee/godsxend ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsxend ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsxend 💰 Support the channel ► PayPal: https://PayPal.me/kevinxpowell ► Venmo: https://Venmo.com/u/kevinxpowell 🔗 Connect with me! ► All Links: https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!

    9 min
  4. AETERNUM | The Band Bringing Feminine Rage to Metal

    11/20/2025

    AETERNUM | The Band Bringing Feminine Rage to Metal

    Join me on the road as I sit down with Jose and Kayla from Aeternum, one of the most emotionally charged up-and-coming bands in the scene. We caught up in Harrisburg while they were out with The Killers Confession and Dogma, talking about what fans can expect from their live show, how they bring feminine rage and raw emotion to the stage, and why their music hits so many different feelings at once. We get into everything from their first big tour, how AKC took them under their wing, what it means to connect with strangers every night, their approach to grief and vulnerability in their set, and what 2025–2026 looks like for the band. We even talk dream collaborations, lessons learned on the road, and how they’re building real relationships with fans. If you haven’t seen Aeternum live yet… fix that. These performances hit. 🎧 Check out Aeternum and catch them on tour with The Killers Confession and Dogma. 💥 Fueled by G Fuel — grab yours at gfuel.com and use code KXPFUEL for 20% off.

    7 min
  5. AUGUST BURNS RED | Matt Greiner on "Thrill Seeker" Re-Recording, Christmas Burns Red, & What’s Next

    11/17/2025

    AUGUST BURNS RED | Matt Greiner on "Thrill Seeker" Re-Recording, Christmas Burns Red, & What’s Next

    Drummer Matt Greiner of August Burns Red joins The Kevin Powell Podcast to talk about two decades behind the kit, the Thrill Seeker re-recording, and what keeps the band pushing forward after 20+ years.   Matt dives deep into the band’s writing process, balancing creativity with deadlines, and how he’s evolved as a drummer since the early days in the barn. He also discusses his collaboration with Joey Sturgis on his drum plugin, shares details about Christmas Burns Red in Lancaster, and teases a brand-new project coming in 2026.

    16 min
  6. BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore

    11/11/2025

    BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore

    Blessthefall are back — and they’re stronger than ever. At Louder Than Life 2025, Kevin sits down with Beau Bokan and Eric Lambert to talk about their long-awaited return with Gallows, the creative spark that reignited the band after seven years, and what it’s like to be part of metalcore’s new wave.   From writing sessions that started in Phoenix back in 2020 to advice for up-and-coming bands grinding through tour life, this conversation dives deep into perseverance, passion, and why Blessthefall still have “gas left in the tank.”

    11 min
  7. ATTACK ATTACK! | Reuniting, Will Ramos Collab, New Album & More

    11/03/2025

    ATTACK ATTACK! | Reuniting, Will Ramos Collab, New Album & More

    Kevin talks with Attack Attack! at Louder Than Life about rediscovering their sound after a decade away, teaming up with Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos for their first-ever collaboration, and what fans can expect in 2026.   The band opens up about reconnecting with their early energy, working with producers Andrew Bayliss and Evan McKeever, and how their latest self-titled release brought everything full circle.   🎧 Attack Attack!’s new self-titled album is out now on all streaming platforms.   👇 Watch, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive festival interviews from The Kevin Powell Podcast!   🎧 Listen to The Kevin Powell Podcast on your favorite streaming platform: ► iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/wajjkjn4 ► Spotify: https://sptfy.com/4U03 ► Apple Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/b1iwmz ► Google Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/93iwmz 🔥 Get 20% off GFUEL here: https://www.gfuel.com/kxpfuel Get 15% off your next order on Purus Labs supplements: https://puruslabs.com/?ref=kxpfit Get 10% off your next set of in-ear monitors here: https://www.basnaudio.com/?ref=kxpbasn Get 15% off protein snacks: https://redefinesnacks.com/?ref=KEVINPOWELL 🎸 Follow Gods End (My Band!) ► Stream: https://linktr.ee/godsxend ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsxend ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsxend 💰 Support the channel ► PayPal: https://PayPal.me/kevinxpowell ► Venmo: https://Venmo.com/u/kevinxpowell 🔗 Connect with me! ► All Links: https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!

    7 min
  8. SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom on New Album, Country Influences & Life on the Road | Louder Than Life 2025

    11/01/2025

    SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom on New Album, Country Influences & Life on the Road | Louder Than Life 2025

    Stu Folsom of SpiritWorld joins Kevin Powell backstage at Louder Than Life 2025 to talk about the band’s nonstop momentum, writing the follow-up to Deathwestern, and blending hardcore, thrash, and classic country influences into their evolving sound. They dig into everything from the band’s growth since Helldorado, touring with Obituary and Nails, to how SpiritWorld’s live show is designed to hit just as hard in clubs as it does on festival stages. Stu also opens up about the early records that shaped him — from Master of Puppets to Reign in Blood — and what fans can expect from the next SpiritWorld era. 🎸 Topics covered: • New album and writing process • Country meets metal influences (Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart, Slayer, Hatebreed) • Touring with Obituary, Nails, and festival growth • Advice for young bands • SpiritWorld’s live energy and evolution 📀 Helldorado is out now — stream it everywhere. 🔥 New SpiritWorld record coming 2026. 🎧 Listen to the full interview on The Kevin Powell Podcast — available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. #SpiritWorld #KevinPowellPodcast #LouderThanLife #Metal #Hardcore #Deathwestern #StuFolsom

    14 min
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Hosted by Kevin Powell, a seasoned voice in the metal and alternative scene, this podcast brings you closer to the bands shaping the future of music. From rising stars to legendary acts, Kevin's interviews introduce listeners to new sounds, stories, and their next favorite band. Perfect for fans eager to discover fresh music and connect with the artists behind it!

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  • Creator
    Kevin Powell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kevin Powell
  • Show Website
    The Kevin Powell Podcast