The Kevin Powell Podcast LANDMVRKS | First American Festival, Touring, and Future Plans | The Kevin Powell Podcast
Oct 2, 2025
Landmvrks dives into their exhilarating first U.S. festival experience, capturing the thrill and scale of the event. They shine a light on the vibrant French metal scene and the influence of bands like Gojira. The band shares their focus on touring over writing, highlighting favorite tracks 'Requiem' and 'La Valse du Temps'. They discuss pre-show rituals and warmups that get them ready. With ambitious plans for 2026, they offer advice for up-and-coming bands, emphasizing preparation and collaboration with skilled engineers.
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First U.S. Festival Experience
- LANDMVRKS described playing Loudest Than Life as their first American festival and compared its size to big European festivals.
- They said the lineup is impressive and called it possibly even bigger than some European events.
French Metal Is Growing, Not Yet Mainstream
- LANDMVRKS observed France's heavy pop scene and said the modern metal/middle scene is growing but less recognized internationally.
- They credited bands like Gojira with helping other French bands tour worldwide and gain exposure.
Prioritize Touring Over Immediate Writing
- LANDMVRKS said they are not writing now and are concentrating on touring and mastering the new songs live.
- They recommended focusing on tour preparations before jumping back into writing.