First Time at Rocklahoma: She Hates Me Not Breaks Down Their Ambitions and Gigs
In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with the band She Hates Me Not at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers the band's experience playing their first Rocklahoma set, the challenges of performing in extreme heat, musical inspirations, concert memories, and upcoming projects. The group also pays tribute to influential bands and local Oklahoma artists, sharing stories from backstage to the early days of heavy metal.
Main Topics Covered
- Playing for the first time at Rocklahoma and dealing with the heat
- How She Hates Me Not landed a spot at the festival
- Personal concert experiences that inspired the band members
- Memories and stories about iconic bands like Slayer and Metallica
- Discussion of favorite bands to tour with (dream and realistic picks)
- Upcoming shows and new album information
- Shoutouts to local Oklahoma bands and scene community spirit
- Reflections on the legacy and community of heavy music
- Performing on the Rocklahoma stage was a major accomplishment for the band—especially surviving the extreme heat without a heat stroke 00:35.
- Pipe Man expresses admiration for their ability to play under such intense conditions and recalls that even major musicians have succumbed to heat stroke at festivals 00:41.
- She Hates Me Not's manager, known as "the Horse", played a vital role in booking them for Rocklahoma, persistently reaching out until the opportunity came through 01:24.
- The band shares the pressure and excitement leading up to the festival: "Don't fuck up" was the main thought, and the importance of delivering their best with lots of new faces in the audience 02:00.
- Treating every show as important as the last and keeping a routine, regardless of the size of the event 02:18.
- Band members recount their first life-changing concerts, including Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, Malevolence, and Code Orange 03:11.
- Cade shares that his initial inspiration came from watching DJ performances online, specifically Marshmello and Skrillex, but ultimately gravitated toward the drums 04:35.
- Pipeman reminisces about seeing Slayer and Metallica at their earliest shows and meeting Dave Mustaine before the term "thrash" even existed 08:26.
- Anecdotes about old record stores, meeting Brian Slagel, and owning rare Metallica memorabilia underline the deep roots and rich history of the metal community 09:39.
- The band lists crossover, hardcore, and metal bands they'd love to tour with, including Mindforce, Drain, Power Trip, Guilt Trip, and Judiciary. They hint at an upcoming show with Judiciary that’s already scheduled 14:00.
- September 16: Oklahoma City with Judiciary at 89th Street
- October 3: Stigler, OK at Rock the Equinox
- November 14: Tulsa, OK at the Vanguard
- March: Los Angeles at the Whisky a Go Go with Marauder
- A new album, recorded at Bricktop Recording in Chicago, set to release early next year 15:24.
- Strong support for the Oklahoma scene, shouting out bands like Leash, Dirty Work, Squelching, Flashpoint, Inerium, Diced, and Taker 16:27.
- Appreciation for studio collaborators Andy Nelson and Pete Grossman at Bricktop Recording 17:42.
- When asked when they’ll headline Rocklahoma, a realistic estimate of 3–5 years is given 18:40.
- Emphasis on gratitude, hard work, and commitment to growing as a band 16:15.
- “Don’t fuck up. Yeah, that’s what I was thinking the whole time.” — on pre-show nerves 02:00
- “You’re only as good as your last performance.” — perspective on treating every show with high energy 02:33
- “If I can make people feel the way I felt at those concerts, then that’s one hell of a feat for me.” — on the inspiration from live music 03:27
- “We’re the best live band in Oklahoma.” — a bold, half-joking claim from the band 15:46
- “That’s what the metal community is.” — on supporting local and fellow bands 16:59
- “Realistically, I give it like 3 to 5 years.” — on headlining Rocklahoma 18:40
- Instagram:@shehatesmenotofficial
- Streaming platforms: Look for She Hates Me Not on all major services
- Shoutouts for Local Bands: Leash, Dirty Work, Squelching, Flashpoint, Inerium, Diced, Taker
- Recording Studio:Bricktop Recording, Chicago
- Upcoming Tour Dates: See above under "Upcoming Shows & New Album"
- Instagram: @shehatesmenotofficial
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