Underoath vocalist Spencer Chamberlain joins Rock Feed for an in-depth conversation on the band's new album, collaborating with Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and the evolving heavy music landscape. Spencer opens up about shifting away from Underoath's Christian roots, handling fan reactions, and reveals his personal musical inspirations, including Deftones and Tool. Plus, hear how touring with bands like Papa Roach influenced Underoath's latest chapter and why Spencer believes great music should challenge listeners.0:00 – Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) Interview0:28 – Underoath's New Album: Creative Process Revealed1:40 – Capturing Songwriting Magic2:47 – Why Underoath Brought Back a Producer4:05 – Underoath's Honest Take on Fan Feedback7:48 – Spencer's Vision for Heavy Music Today11:07 – Is Heavy Music Becoming Too Watered-Down?12:51 – Underoath on Bands Like Bring Me The Horizon15:29 – Friendship and Collab with Oli Sykes18:47 – Moving Away from Underoath's Christian Roots21:47 – Spencer on Controversial Bring Me Lyrics23:36 – Why Underoath Refuses to Play it Safe26:41 – Spencer’s Biggest Musical Influences29:14 – Discovering Deftones and Tool33:45 – Friendship with Chino Moreno (Deftones)35:56 – Why Heavy Music is Surging Again39:58 – The Lesson Spencer Learned from Def Leppard43:32 – Papa Roach’s Influence on Underoath46:40 – Why Great Music Should Challenge You
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Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch join the Rock Feed Podcast to celebrate their incredible 20-year journey, sharing never-before-heard stories about their wildest moments on tour, Zoltan Bathory’s inspiring journey from communism to international rockstar, Chris Kael’s hilarious first encounter with the band, and Andy James' unexpected call to join. They open up about touring alongside Metallica, controversial label drama over their masters, supporting Marilyn Manson's comeback, and what's next for the band—including a potential documentary.0:00 – Intro & 20 Years of Five Finger Death Punch1:04 – How the Band Formed2:06 – Zoltan’s Journey from Communism to America4:05 – Chris Kael’s Crazy Story About Joining Five Finger Death Punch5:59 – Touring with Metallica7:07 – How Andy Joined8:48 – Andy’s Path to Becoming the Band’s Guitarist11:44 – Zoltan Reflects on Achieving the Dream13:22 – Roles Within the Band15:45 – Chris Kael’s First Surreal Show Moment18:54 – The Breakout Song: “The Bleeding”21:36 – Label Sold Their Masters Without Telling Them23:43 – Why They Took Marilyn Manson on Tour27:50 – Upcoming Documentary Plans31:46 – Wildest Stories from the Road33:01 – Death Punch Fans35:48 – Chris Kael on His Kentucky Roots36:38 – Future of the Band & Big Live Plans38:20 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next
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Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach opens up like never before in this powerful and unfiltered conversation. From battling depression and losing his voice to finding healing through music, spirituality, and connection, Jesse takes us deep into the highs and lows of his life and career as one of the most talented vocalists in the genre.0:00 Introduction0:31 New Album "This Consequence"2:35 Breaking Down "Broken Glass"4:34 Divided Times7:02 Strange Times9:36 Gratitude to the Fans11:33 No Backing Tracks Ever13:44 AI in Music17:58 Vocal Injury22:17 Mental Health25:56 Religion33:52 Ego38:53 The Reality of Touring Costs40:48 Leaving Killswitch Engage45:00 Respect for Howard Jones48:38 "I Feel Like I'm Finally Getting Good"
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M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold)
Go inside M. Shadows’ personal home studio — the same place where Avenged Sevenfold wrote their album Nightmare. In this Rock Feed exclusive, M. Shadows talks about how the band’s creative process has evolved, what it was like writing Nightmare, and how they're using new technology to connect with fans and fight ticket scalping.
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Morgan Rose (Sevendust)
SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose reflects on the band’s wild journey, from their early struggles to becoming one of the most respected names in rock. In this exclusive Rock Feed interview, Morgan opens up about forming the band, their breakout album Animosity, battles with record labels, and why “Black” was almost cut from their debut.
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