The MetalSucks Podcast #577 - John Kevill (Warbringer)
Mar 3, 2025
John Kevill, frontman of Warbringer, shares his candid views on today's tumultuous world and the fading optimism surrounding positive change. He reveals how these themes inspired their new album, 'Wrath and Ruin,' particularly the song 'A Better World.' The conversation dives into modern art's subtle influence on decision-making and the struggles of musicians navigating success without financial security. Kevill emphasizes the importance of community and artistic expression as antidotes to despair, all while confronting the challenges of technology and isolation on creativity.
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Cat Bath Water Merch Stunt Goes Viral
- Hosts discuss Belushi Speedball selling bottled 'cat bath water' as a viral merch stunt and question its authenticity.
- The story highlights absurd merch trends and how novelty can drive attention even if sales are niche.
Appointment TV Built Shared Cultural Moments
- Petar and Brandon argue MTV Unplugged symbolized 'appointment viewing' and a shared cultural moment that streaming fragmented.
- They see modern on-demand consumption as diluting communal engagement and excitement around releases.
Pessimism Rooted In Ecological And Economic Reality
- John Kevill expects ecological collapse or major resource scarcity within his lifetime and sees rising inequality as central to societal decline.
- He frames artistic pessimism as honest reflection rather than melodrama and channels it into Warbringer's song 'A Better World'.
