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

    REV3RENT | Why Old-School Deathcore Is Back (And Heavier Than Ever)
    Jan 23 2026
    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

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

    ACID BATH | Mike Sanchez on Reuniting Acid Bath, Wild Tour Stories & What’s Next
    Dec 5 2025
    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.

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    9 min
  • AETERNUM | The Band Bringing Feminine Rage to Metal

    AETERNUM | The Band Bringing Feminine Rage to Metal
    Nov 20 2025
    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.

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

    AUGUST BURNS RED | Matt Greiner on "Thrill Seeker" Re-Recording, Christmas Burns Red, & What’s Next
    Nov 17 2025
    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.
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    16 min
  • BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore

    BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore
    Nov 11 2025
    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.”
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    11 min
  • ATTACK ATTACK! | Reuniting, Will Ramos Collab, New Album & More

    ATTACK ATTACK! | Reuniting, Will Ramos Collab, New Album & More
    Nov 3 2025
    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.

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

    SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom on New Album, Country Influences & Life on the Road | Louder Than Life 2025
    Nov 1 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.

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    14 min
  • WHITECHAPEL | Brandon Zackey on Joining the Band, Metal Drumming, and Staying Cool on Tour

    WHITECHAPEL | Brandon Zackey on Joining the Band, Metal Drumming, and Staying Cool on Tour
    Oct 28 2025
    🎧 Whitechapel’s Brandon Zackey joins The Kevin Powell Podcast at Louder Than Life to talk about joining the band, his metal drumming background, Hymns of Dissonance, and what it’s really like playing festivals this big.

    Brandon opens up about going from marching band to deathcore, teaching percussion, and his path from Enterprise Earth to Whitechapel. He shares insight into his setup with Mapex and Zildjian, his pre-show routine, and the advice every aspiring musician needs to hear: “Be cool, play tight, and keep the gig.”

    We also dive into his gaming habits on tour (including his portable Xbox rig) and what video game he crowns as the greatest of all time.

    🎮 Favorite game?
    🥁 Favorite track from Hymns of Dissonance?
    🔥 Watch the full interview to find out!
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    💥 Whitechapel – Hymns of Dissonance out now
    🎟️ Catch them on tour in the U.S. this November & Europe in early 2026
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    10 min