Episodes

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Jack from Dead Poet Society at Louder Than Life festival. They dive into the challenges and rewards of performing at festivals, the process behind Dead Poet Society's new album "Monarch," the importance of artistic evolution, and maintaining authenticity as artists. They also discuss upcoming tour plans and what fans can look forward to.Main Topics Covered Performing at Louder Than Life Festival and artist experience...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait at Louder Than Life Festival. The discussion is full of humor, festival stories, rock n’ roll insights, and personal reflections on music, style, and the artist’s journey. Lee Jennings gives an inside look at the band’s upcoming record, the creative process, and the importance of authenticity and community in music.Main Topics Covered Festival vibes and backstage stories from Louder Than Life Hair color choices and mu...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman catches up with Canadian band Freeze The Fall at the Louder Than Life Festival—dubbed "Hotter Than Life" due to the heat. The conversation explores the band's origins, their journey from small-town Canada to major festivals, the role of introversion in artistry, and the importance of friendship and vulnerability in music. The band members share the pivotal moments that inspired their musical paths, favorite lyrics, and how natur...

In this episode of the Adventures Pipeman W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Brandon and Ryan from Hot Mulligan backstage at the Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation dives into the band's festival experiences, personal passions, thoughts on tattoos and artistry, and what fans can expect from Hot Mulligan in the coming months.Main Topics Covered Performing at Louder Than Life & festival experiences Behind the scenes: Artist treatment at festivals The evolution of becoming musicians Tattoos...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Lowry from The Rasmus Band live at the Louder Than Life festival. The discussion covers The Rasmus' excitement about playing major US festivals, their journey building a fanbase in America, experiences touring both large festivals and intimate venues, and the personal passions of Lowry outside of music. The episode also delves into stories about legendary artists, the balance between stage persona and personal life, and plans for upcoming tours and ...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Michael Barr and Mike Terry from the band Volumes, live from the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans their debut at Wimmer festivals, the evolution of their music, the importance of creativity versus nostalgia, personal passions outside of music, and exciting news about upcoming tours and albums. The interview is rich with stories about their journeys, both musical and personal, and brings a human perspective to life on and off the stage.Main Top...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Kurt Vanderhoof and Ken Mary of Metal Church at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation dives into Metal Church’s long-standing creative drive, the evolution of heavy metal, artist experiences on the festival circuit, and the power of staying true to classic metal roots. Listener favorites like musician-run coffee, festival life, and the camaraderie of the metal community are also featured.Main Topics Cove...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Hugo from Tantric at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans festival antics, life on tour, rock culture, the challenges of singing the Star-Spangled Banner, multigenerational bands, and the unique sense of community in the rock and metal world. Packed with humor and heartfelt moments, this episode offers both insider stories and reflections on music’s broader impact.Main Topics Covered The excitement and significance of performing at...

In this lively and personal interview at Louder Than Life festival, Pipeman welcomes Terry Corso of Alien Ant Farm. They dive into stories about pugs, quirky fan moments, festival life, and the 25th anniversary of Alien Ant Farm's seminal album "Anthology." Terry Corso shares details about their celebratory tour, new music, and his passion for both dogs and music, providing listeners with both humor and heartfelt moments.Main Topics Covered Pug Stories and Pet ParentingBoth Pipeman and Terry Co...

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Josh Todd and Nick Wolf of Death Valley Dreams. The conversation dives into the band's unique approach to music, their fashion choices on stage, the impact of authenticity in creativity, and surprising stories about their connection with Sheetz. The discussion highlights the importance of passion, authenticity, and genuine expression in music today.Main Topics Covered Performing in extreme heat and stage atti...

In this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of 200 Stab Wounds at Louder Than Life Festival. They discuss the band's first experience at the festival, share stories about their musical origins, the role of heavy music as therapy, and reveal details about their upcoming album and tours. The conversation is full of humor, nostalgia, and deep dives into what makes metal so exciting for both artists and fans.Main Topics Covered 200 Stab Wounds’ fir...

On this episode of The Adventure Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipe Man sits down with Alissa White-Gluz from Blue Medusa right after their electrifying performance at Louder Than Life. The conversation dives into the challenges and triumphs of live festivals, staying resilient through adversity, and embracing personal transformation—both on and off the stage. Alissa opens up about her journey, the significance of self-belief, and how her iconic blue hair has become an enduring symbol.Main Topics Cover...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Heidi and Henry from Butcher Babies at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss surviving the extreme summer heat, reflect on the band's origins and evolution, dig deep into the upcoming album, and share personal stories of change, growth, and musical authenticity.Main Topics Covered Louder Than Life Festival ExperienceNavigating a "code red" delay, extreme heat, and festival memories Reflection on playing the very first Louder Than Life 01:22 Ban...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down for an energetic and heartfelt conversation with Diego (drummer) and Jose Macario (guitarist) of Ladrones. The discussion takes the listener behind the scenes of their first experience at the Louder Than Life festival, their journey from Mexico to the US music scene, and their mission to unite people through music. The band shares insights about their new album and upcoming tour, as well as stories of cultural fusion, ...

In this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Kami Kehoe discusses her experience performing at a hot summer festival, shares insights into festival culture, her creative journey as a musician, and her approach to self-expression, social media, and authenticity. The episode dives into themes of love, acceptance, and the importance of living in the moment, with Kami offering personal stories, music recommendations, and news about her evolving merch and upcoming clothing brand.Main T...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews Brad, Josh, and Dallas from Maylene & The Sons of Disaster at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The discussion covers the experience of performing in festival conditions, the professionalism of the Danny Wimmer Presents festival team, the logistics of playing large festivals, life in the band after the original members’ return, and the evolution of their music and touring philosophy. The conversation is candid, humorous, and insightfully e...

In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Anthony from the French metal band Resolve at Louder Than Life festival. They discuss Resolve's first North American festival experience, the influence of the French metal scene, comparisons between Hellfest and American festivals, the significance of Resolve's forthcoming album, and the band's perspective on music, culture, and global unity.Main Topics Covered Resolve’s debut at a North American festival Experiences and differences between Europe...

In this energetic and humorous episode, Pipeman sits down backstage at Louder Than Life Festival with members of Texas Hippie Coalition. The conversation covers everything from wrestling impersonations to band merch, the challenges of festival sets, new music releases, running their own label, and hilarious personal stories from recording studios. The band shares details about their latest projects, upcoming tour dates, and even what they do off-stage, all blended with plenty of laughs and color...

On this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with members of Greyhaven—Brent, Nick Wolf, and Johnny and—live at the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation delves into the festival experience, the band's musical evolution, the importance of authenticity in live music, and celebrations marking their album’s anniversary. The crew shares insights on band chemistry, stories from the road, upcoming projects, and their passion for keeping rock and roll human and imperfect.Ma...

In this energetic episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of Holy Watr at Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation weaves through the band’s first impressions of the festival, the clash between roller coasters and legendary setlists, the creative process behind their live shows and music, stories from their DMs, the importance of artistic diversity, and the serendipitous way the band came together. Hilarious banter, honest reflections, and a clear lo...

On this episode of The Adventures of the Pipeman, Pipeman sits down with Skyler, Jesse, and Matt from He Is Legend backstage at the Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation dives into memories of legendary metal bands, on-the-road experiences, band dynamics, upcoming tour dates, and favorite places to play. Humor, nostalgia, and the realities of touring life make for an authentic, lively, and insightful discussion.Main Topics Covered Festival Heat and Backstage BanterThe group jokingly renam...

In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Pipeman sits down with CODEFENDANTS members Sam and Ceschi at Louder Than Life Festival. The conversation covers everything from wild tour stories and music industry insights, to candid discussions about immigration, skate culture, and the punk/metal scenes of past and present. The trio trades personal stories, explores the band's formation, discusses their relationship with Fat Mike, and reflects on the challenges they've faced within and beyond the musi...

Legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde sits down with Pipeman at Louder Than Life to discuss his multi-faceted career, his philosophy on music and life, honoring Pantera, the magic of musical creation, and the importance of doing what you love. Packed with wit, wisdom, and humor, this episode dives deep into Zakk’s journey through music, family, community, and the roots of rock and metal.Main Topics Covered Zakk Wylde’s current projects: Pantera Celebration, Zakk Sabbath, Black Label Society Philosoph...

In this lively and offbeat episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation with the manager of the parody band MacSabbath. The conversation covers their wild experiences at the Louder Than Life Festival, rock and metal culture, and the surreal blend of food, music, and humor that only MacSabbath brings. Expect festival stories, band mashups, and plenty of riffs on pop culture, fast food, and heavy metal classics.Main Topics Cov...