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Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge sits down with Rock Feed backstage in Maryland to talk Led Zeppelin, Slash and Iron Maiden.The Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators singer looks back on jamming with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham, why he passed on auditioning for Velvet Revolver in 2002, Slash calling again in 2009, opening for Iron Maiden in South America, the WWE theme "Metalingus" and Alter Bridge's sold-out castle festival in Cardiff.0:00 Opening for Iron Maiden1:02 Alter Bridge, 20 years on2:08 Their own castle festival2:57 The ride-or-die fans3:40 "Metalingus" and WWE5:40 Why Cardiff Castle7:52 The new Slash album9:15 Saying no to Velvet Revolver10:25 Slash calls back10:50 Jamming with Led Zeppelin11:26 Dream collaborations13:01 Giving back to Spokane#MylesKennedy #AlterBridge #Slash🔔 Subscribing is free and it's the #1 way to help Rock Feed grow. Every sub helps us cover more of the rock and metal news you care about, every single day. Tap here to subscribe: https://dub.sh/rockfeed-subscribe🤘 Want to go all in? Join the Rock Feed Community for perks, shoutouts and members-only extras: https://dub.sh/rockfeed-join━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎟️ Pick your festival and get your passes before they sell out:🌴 Welcome To Rockville, Daytona Beach, FL: https://dub.sh/dwp-wtr🔥 Sonic Temple, Columbus, OH: https://dub.sh/dwp-sonictemple⛓️ Inkcarceration, Mansfield, OH: https://dub.sh/dwp-inkcarceration🤘 Louder Than Life, Louisville, KY: https://dub.sh/dwp-ltl🥃 Bourbon & Beyond, Louisville, KY: https://dub.sh/dwp-bourbonbeyond🌉 Aftershock, Sacramento, CA: https://dub.sh/dwp-aftershock🤠 Got a little country in you? Country Cast brings you the biggest country music news every day, from Zach Bryan to Morgan Wallen. Watch now: https://dub.sh/rockfeed-to-countrycast📱 Follow Rock FeedInstagram: https://instagram.com/rockfeednetTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@rockfeedFacebook: https://facebook.com/RockFeedOfficialX: https://x.com/RockFeedNet#RockFeed #RockNews #MetalNews

I showed up unannounced at Trivium's secret airplane hangar in Orlando, and Matt Heafy gave me the full tour.Inside, Matt Heafy, Corey Beaulieu, Paolo Gregoletto and Alex Rüdinger show off the studio they built to record Crown In The Grave (out November 20), the rehearsal stage, the gear library, the original In the Court of the Dragon painting and a wall of signed guitars. Then Matt, 14 years into jiu-jitsu, put me in a leg lock.0:00 Showing Up Unannounced2:07 Why Trivium Built a Studio in a Hangar3:10 The Hangar Gym3:50 Matt Heafy's Jiu-Jitsu Journey6:34 The Gear Library7:45 Trivium Rehearsing Live8:45 How the Band Found the Hangar11:28 The Rehearsal Rig & Drum Kit13:00 Alex Rüdinger Lived in the Hangar17:00 The Trivium Museum18:18 Trivium's Biggest Career Moments20:15 The Original "In the Court of the Dragon" Painting21:50 Fly Rigs & Touring Gear23:25 How Matt Heafy Got Into Streaming24:55 The Amp Chamber26:50 The Guitar Wall29:35 Writing Crown In The Grave Together30:40 Inside the Control Room32:20 Designing the Studio34:20 Rewriting a Song From Scratch38:00 Jiu-Jitsu Lesson Gone Wrong40:30 The Aftermath

Skillet frontman John Cooper opens up about depression, betrayal and the fans Skillet lost over COVID.On the Rock Feed Podcast, John Cooper talks about Skillet's new EP After the Storm, out October 9, 2026, the real meaning behind Monster, finally seeing a counselor, why Skillet is bigger in Europe than America, touring with Nickelback and Creed, Joe Rogan, and every track from Scream to Come and Find Me.#Skillet #JohnCooper0:00 Cold open0:34 John Cooper on After the Storm2:01 Depression, his mom and "the fuse"4:05 Church turmoil and betrayal7:07 "I feel like You let me down"10:39 Praying every hour12:40 Why he finally saw a counselor18:31 22 million records, not a household name21:59 Disturbed, COVID and free speech26:14 Becoming a frontman28:45 Why a Skillet show is a feeling29:37 Chester Bennington's lyric secret34:57 The pyro secret he kept from Jen36:14 Being called hateful40:50 Why Skillet fans are so loyal45:39 How Creed and Nickelback opened Europe50:58 Bigger in Europe than America52:00 Individual freedom and surveillance56:46 Losing up to 15% of fans in 202058:38 Joe Rogan and the rise of faith1:01:10 How he handles the hate1:05:54 After the Storm track by track: Scream1:09:09 Lift Me Up1:10:18 Grave Stomper1:11:22 After the Storm (the double-wide)1:13:10 Heaven Help Us1:16:22 Come and Find Me and David Cowell1:19:19 Going independent

Ronnie Radke, singer and frontman of Falling in Reverse, discusses “Joseph,” his collaboration with Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian. He revisits prison, fame, therapy, band feuds, and the creative force behind his cinematic videos. Ronnie also weighs in on MGK, Spiritbox, Marilyn Manson, parasocial fans, TikTok merch, backing tracks, and rock’s future.

Matt Pinfield, the influential music journalist, radio personality, MTV presenter, and A&R executive, shares a remarkable life in rock. He recalls building a basement radio station, championing Nirvana, The Killers, Limp Bizkit, and Coheed and Cambria, and witnessing rock history up close. He also details surviving an aneurysm, a devastating car crash, and a massive stroke, plus the friendships and persistence that shaped his career.

Brian Burkheiser, former I Prevail frontman now launching Scatterbrain, shares his journey from breakthrough moments to vocal injuries and an Eagle Syndrome diagnosis. He recounts touring pressures, mental-health crises, a psych ward stay, and the creation of his debut single "Phases." Short, candid stories about career turning points and starting anew punctuate the conversation.

Mark Tremonti joins the Rock Feed Podcast to discuss the massive success of the Creed comeback tour, the truth behind the rumored feud between Scott Stapp and Fred Durst, and the emotional experience of recording inside Eddie Van Halen’s legendary 5150 studio.We also dive deep into the brand new self-titled Alter Bridge album, the "survival mode" that saved the band during the Blackbird era, and Mark's heartfelt Frank Sinatra project dedicated to his daughter. Plus, hear the untold story of how Miles Kennedy really joined the band.

Andy Biersack, the lead vocalist of Black Veil Brides, opens up about their new single 'Certainty,' which he calls the 'missing song' that completed their record. He shares insights on self-producing their latest album, highlighting the desire for creative freedom without outside influences. Andy also discusses the band's efforts to surprise fans with heavier music and critiques the trend of flashy, CG-heavy videos, advocating for authenticity in artistry. With personal anecdotes and a glimpse into the album's diverse sound, Andy offers a candid look at the band's evolution.

Tech N9ne, a legendary independent hip-hop artist and co-founder of Strange Music, shares his journey into the rock and metal scene. He discusses discovering Slipknot and forming real connections with rock artists through DMs. Tech reflects on his unique lyrical style and the respect ethos of metal culture. He dreams of collaborating with Trent Reznor, while also revealing personal stories from his family and spiritual journey. The podcast highlights his vision for Strange Music and the importance of building lasting relationships in the industry.

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance joins the Rock Feed Podcast to break down the wild, untold story behind the band’s rise, from van tours and punk shows to MTV, TRL, and hearing “Bat Country” on KROQ for the first time. Zacky also reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind his new solo project Darkhorse, why he stopped caring about industry rules, and how creative risk saved Avenged Sevenfold.