Episode 323 – Blake and Brompton of Pop-Punkers Action/Adventure join the show today! From their come up in the bustling Chicago scene, to writing their EP during COVID, to their viral hit “Barricades”, and touring with many different acts now all while working their day jobs from the road, we get into their journey as a band. Their awesome new album “Imposter Syndrome” is out now everywhere, don’t sleep on it!Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info.This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers like new material from Western Canada's The Burden. The new album "Terminal" is out now, giving you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Stream it everywhere and pick up the vinyl at OYErecs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 322 – This week on the show Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More gives us an inside look at life on tour, straight from their tour bus. We get into the bands humble beginnings and Jonny's switch from drums to lead vocals, building the wild contraptions that bring so much life and energy to their shows, his unique vocal techniques and caring for his voice on the road, their writing process - and much more. The new version of “Best Times" featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf is out now, and catch them on tour NOW! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 321 – Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year joins the show this week! We talk about ups and downs of their incredible career, the making and release of their breakout album “Page Avenue” 20 years ago, and returning as a full-time band and releasing their first album in six years. From life on the road, major record labels, working with legendary producers while retaining their DIY punk rock mentality, we dig deeper into what it’s been like to have such a crazy path in the music industry. Their new album “Tear Me To Pieces” is OUT NOW, and catch them on tour with Yellowcard this summer in the USA!WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records YouTube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 320 – Oli from Juno winning groundbreaking technical death metal band Archspire is on the show today! Joining Shane from life on the road in Europe, Oli discusses their intricate writing process, running a kickstarter for the “craziest death metal music video ever”, their friendship with Jason Momoa and a lot more. Catch them on their US tour in April with White Castle ... um I mean ... WhitechapelWELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records youtube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 318 – Rory from Dayseeker returns! It’s been 5 years (!) since the last time he was on the podcast, and we get into the very eventful years that have happened since, from their breakout record “ Sleeptalk”, the pandemic that happened immediately after that release, and everything since. We also discuss their latest album, “Dark Sun”, from the shift in sound to the lyrical inspirations, which range from the birth of his daughter to the passing of his late father. Stream that album now everywhere, and catch them on tour with Silverstein in the US or headlining in the UK! Get tickets here: vip.silversteinmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 319 – HIGHLY REQUESTED GUEST ALERT! We're so excited to have Emma Boster of Dying Wish on the show this week! From her childhood growing up with punk and metal, to working in various roles in the industry and now fronting a band that has toured with the likes of Limp Bizkit, Hatebreed and The Devil Wears Prada, we get into her journey in music so far. We also talk about the figures that inspired her to become lead vocalist in a heavy band as well as the message behind the band’s ethos and lyrics. They’re currently in the studio finishing up their sophomore record – check out the first single, "Torn From Your Silhouette”, out soon so don’t miss it!WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! The label that has brought you awesome releases from House & Home, Wild Truth and more, just put out a brand new single from Canada's The Burden ... it's absolute fire for anyone who's a fan of post-hardcore. It's out now - check it out wherever you stream your music and head over to OYErecs.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 317 – WE’RE BACK! After a little hiatus, we will be putting out episodes every WEDNESDAY moving forward! Please make sure you subscribe / follow! The first episode back is with Chris from Can’t Swim, and is an absolute gem. We get into the writing and recording process for the new self-produced album, his growth as a singer in the four years since he was last on the show, and the different sides of the band they showcase on the album. The terrific “Thanks, But No Thanks” out now, and catch them all over the USA on tour with Free Throw!Looking for new awesome punk driven music you haven't heard yet? Check out Open Your Ears Records . In just a few short years they have solidified themselves as the best underground label, with releases from House & Home, Wild Truth, Guardrail and more! The new Sea Of Storms 7" EP is up for preorder now! Go get that and see everything else they have to offer! oyerecs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 316 – Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins the show today! One of most the pivotal bands of the 90’s, we discuss the lightning in a bottle multiplatinum first album, their success as "Bush X" in Canada - which made them feel like The Beatles, their unique production and guitar tones on the hit song "Glycerline" and what it's like to now be writing songs about important issues like women’s reproductive rights and climate change. This is an amazing conversation spanning the band’s decades long career. Their new album, “The Art of Survival”, is out now everywhere!USE THE INTERNET? YOU NEED NORDVPN. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION AND EVEN SAVE MONEY! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Give the gift of KNOWLEDGE from Masterclass! With over 180 instructors from the very top of their fields, you can learn songwriting from John Legend, cooking from Gordon Ramsey, drumming from Ringo Starr and much more! Special offer: Give one annual membership and get one free! Head over to masterclass.com/lss today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 315 – “We took a bunch of drugs and made this record" -Tom Rheault of No Trigger. Yup, one of the most under the radar (and also talented) punk bands ever is also one of the most entertaining and honest interviews ever on the podcast. They don't tour much, and they barely ever release records, but when they do, the punk world takes notice. Don't skip this conversation and you sure as hell DO NOT want to miss their new album DR ALBUM - out now!Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 314 – HUGE GUEST! Winston McCall of the legendary band Parkway Drive joins the show today! From starting in the small Australian town of Byron Bay to playing the biggest arenas around the world, to say the band has had an incredible career would be an understatement. We explore all of that in our conversation, from their roots in their local punk and hardcore scene to how their sound has changed over the years. The band recently released their new album, written during lockdown, called “Darker Still”. Hear the inspiration behind the album in this episode, then go stream the record wherever you get your music!Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices