Frank Iero chatted to us via Zoom back in December as he prepared to release his new EP with The Future Violents, 'Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place'. We chat through the making of that EP, including the cover of R.E.M's classic 'Losing My Religion', and what is next for the band. Plus, what was it like joining Thursday for those livestream shows over the last year?

Frank Iero On 'Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place' EP

We chat with Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen from Pendulum about their new music plans, including the latest single 'Come Alive'. Marking their first new music in ten years, we talk returning to the project and their incredible recent livestream show recorded at Spitbank Fort. Plus, we reflect on the 15th anniversary of debut album 'Hold Your Colour' and their experiences of bringing their drum and bass show to the UK's biggest rock festivals, Reading & Leeds and Download Festival.

Pendulum Talk 'Come Alive', Spitbank Fort & New Music

Black Veil Brides' frontman Andy Biersack joins us for his third Video Call appearance to talk through his brand new book 'They Don't Need To Understand'. He tells us about the challenges of collecting together your childhood memories and how his early love of musical theatre influenced his later career. Plus, he tells us why he chose that book title, referencing a song released as part of his Andy Black solo project. Finally, we get a quick update on the progress of the new BVB album 'The Phantom Tomorrow', which is set for release later this year and features the single 'Scarlet Cross'.

Andy Biersack On New Book 'They Don't Need To Understand'

We chat via Zoom with Måneskin (Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi and Ethan Torchio) fresh from their win for Italy at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with the track 'Zitti E Buoni'. We talk through the international success of that song, writing the single 'I Wanna Be Your Slave' and recording their latest album 'Teatro d'ira - Vol. 1' live in the studio. Plus, UK tour plans, their dream collaborations and ideas for their next album which they are set to begin recording very soon.

Måneskin on 'Zitti E Buoni', Eurovision & Recording New Album

Mikey Way joins us over Zoom to talk through the new self-titled album from Electric Century, his project with David Debiak, which features the single 'Til We're Gone' and an accompanying graphic novel. We talk having his My Chemical Romance bandmate Ray Toro behind the production desk and how his time in MCR led the way to this musical project. Plus, we discuss working with comic writer Shaun Simon, his UK musical influences, his upcoming comic collaboration with his brother Gerard Way and look back on performing live with Waterparks.

Mikey Way On Electric Century's New Album & Graphic Novel

We chatted with grandson via Zoom to find out all about his latest single 'Rain' which is taken from the soundtrack of the upcoming DC movie 'The Suicide Squad'. He tells us how he got involved with the project after talking with director James Gunn, how he ended up collaborating with Jessie Reyez on the song and why he enjoyed combining film and music together in this way. Plus, we get a few hints on what is next for him including more music from the world of his album 'Death Of An Optimist' and some upcoming cowrites with ONE OK ROCK.

grandson Talks 'Rain' From 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack

Nothing But Thieves frontman Conor Mason chats with us about the band's new single 'Futureproof', taken from the upcoming EP 'Moral Panic II'. He tells us about what they learned from the release of their 2020 album 'Moral Panic', which featured the singles 'Is Everybody Going Crazy?' and 'Impossible'. Plus, we find out about the hip hop and heavy influences on their new music and look forward to their huge upcoming live show at London's legendary O2 Arena.

Nothing But Thieves' Conor Mason On 'Futureproof' & 'Moral Panic'

We chatted via Zoom with Twenty One Pilots' Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, all about the making of their latest album 'Scaled And Icy'. They tell us how they brought out the humanity on tracks like 'Shy Away' while recording the parts in isolation. Plus, find out how their 'Vessel'-era informed the single 'Choker' and why piano is more present on  tracks like 'Good Day' and the Ben Folds-influenced 'Mulberry Street'. We also look back on their incredible livestream experience, featuring a multitude of extra musicians and new staging elements that brought the songs to life. Finally, we look to the future and how they plan to wrap up the story of DEMA within their next album.

Twenty One Pilots On 'Scaled And Icy' & Livestream Show

We chat via Zoom with Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante, fresh from the release of their debut album 'Eternal Blue', featuring the singles 'Holy Roller', 'Constance' and 'Circle With Me'. We talk blending musical genres together, the writing process and the story behind the record's title. Plus, we chat through their recent shows and Courtney tells us her big plans for the live debut of 'Yellowjacket' with Architects frontman Sam Carter.

Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante Talks 'Eternal Blue'

Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas joins us to chat through the band's upcoming new album 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood', featuring the singles 'Hip To Be Scared', 'Assault & Batteries' and 'Funeral Derangements'. He tells us all about putting together this sequel record, from selecting the horror movies to developing the grander concept and storyline. Plus, we talk writing music via Zoom, live show plans and even bigger ambitions - could there be an INK movie in the future?

Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas On 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood'

We chat backstage with You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi and Max Helyer about returning to the live stage, debuting songs from the number 1 album 'SUCKAPUNCH' and performing 'Hold Me Down' in full. Plus, we look forward to next year when they will celebrate ten years of 'Sinners Never Sleep' with some huge outdoor shows.

You Me At Six On Playing 'Hold Me Down' & 'Sinners Never Sleep' Live

We chat with Lorna Shore's Will and Adam about the huge success of 'To The Hellfire' and recent EP '...And I Return To Nothingness'. Plus, they fill us in on what to expect from their upcoming new album and look forward to their upcoming UK tour.

Lorna Shore's Will Ramos & Adam De Micco On 'To The Hellfire' & New Album

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis talks us through the making of the band's new album 'Requiem', featuring the singles 'Start The Healing', 'Forgotten' and 'Lost In The Grandeur'. Jonathan tells us about creating the general sound of the record and why it is so different from previous release 'The Nothing'. Also, we reflect on the upcoming 20th anniversary of the album 'Untouchables' featuring the single 'Here To Stay'. Plus, we find out how the band put together their huge livestream show 'Monumental' and look forward to their joint tour with System Of A Down and grand return to Download Festival.

Korn's Jonathan Davis On New Album 'Requiem'

We chat with Biffy Clyro's Simon, Ben and James about the making of their new documentary, 'Cultural Sons Of Scotland', which follows them as they record their ninth album, 'The Myth Of The Happily Ever After', at their Ayrshire farm HQ during lockdown. Plus, future plans, live ambitions and reflecting on twenty years together as a group.

'Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons Of Scotland' is available exclusively on Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Video from February 25.

Biffy Clyro On New Documentary 'Cultural Sons Of Scotland'

Against The Current's Chrissy Costanza, Will Ferri and Dan Gow chat with us backstage as they continue their UK tour in support of recent EP 'Fever'. We talk returning to live shows and putting together their setlist, including a cover of Taking Back Sunday's 'MakeDamnSure'. Also, they tell us about writing 'Wildfire' in collaboration with the League Of Legends team, what to expect from their next EP and look forward to Sad Summer Fest later this year. Plus, Chrissy tells us about her upcoming collaboration with State Champs, 'Half Empty', and Will tells why he thinks Tom DeLonge would be a perfect guest on a future ATC song.

Against The Current On 'Wildfire', League Of Legends, Taking Back Sunday Cover & New EP

We chat with Masked Wolf fresh from the release of 'Fallout', his new collaboration with Bring Me The Horizon. He tells us how the track came together, talks working with frontman Oli Sykes and filming the music video. Plus, he looks back on the huge success of 'Astronaut In The Ocean' and how TikTok helped it find a whole new audience. Oh, and we get to meet his brand new pet kitten!

Masked Wolf On Bring Me The Horizon Collab 'Fallout', 'Astronaut In The Ocean' & TikTok

Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless chats to us about the band's upcoming new album 'Scoring The End Of The World', featuring the recent singles 'Cyberhex and 'Masterpiece'. He tells us about the writing process, visual concept and the record's collaborations with Beartooth's Caleb Shomo, Knocked Loose's Bryan Garris and composer Mick Gordon. Plus, he tells us about the band's Trinity Of Terror tour with Ice Nine Kills and Black Veil Brides and looks forward to their appearance at Bring Me The Horizon's Malta Weekender event.

Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless chats to us about the band's upcoming new album 'Scoring The End Of The World', featuring the recent singles 'Cyberhex and 'Masterpiece'. He tells us about the writing process, visual concept and the record's collaborations with Beartooth's Caleb Shomo, Knocked Loose's Bryan Garris and composer Mick Gordon. Plus, he tells us about the band's Trinity Of Terror tour with Ice Nine Kills and Black Veil Brides and looks forward to their appearance at Bring Me The Horizon's Malta Weekender event.

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Motionless In White's Chris On 'Cyberhex', 'Masterpiece' & New Album 'Scoring The End Of The World'

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley chats with us ahead of the band's headline appearance at Slam Dunk Festival 2022. He talks becoming a UK citizen, his recent collaboration with Simple Plan, 'Ruin My Life', and plans for the band's upcoming new double album. Plus, returning to the live stage and relearning songs from their 'All Killer No Filler' album as it celebrates its 21st anniversary.

Slam Dunk Festival takes place June 3 in Leeds and June 4 in Hatfield, get tickets and more info here: https://www.slamdunkfestival.com/

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley On Slam Dunk 2022, Simple Plan Collab & New Double Album

The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen joins us from Turin for a chat ahead of their performance at the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, representing Finland with the song 'Jezebel'. He talks rehearsals for the show and getting to know his fellow contestants. Plus, how he wrote the song with the legendary Desmond Child, adjusting to a recent lineup change and their new album and tour plans for later this year.

The Rasmus On 'Jezebel' & Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Machine Gun Kelly and MOD SUN talk us through the making of their new movie 'Good Mourning', which they co-wrote and directed together. We find out about the casting process, why they almost weren't in the film themselves and writing the title song that appears on the soundtrack. Plus, MGK reflects on the huge success of recent album 'Mainstream Sellout', we find out about another possible collaboration between the pair and discover their favourite aspect of working together.

Machine Gun Kelly & MOD SUN On 'Good Mourning' Movie, 'Mainstream Sellout' & More

We chat via Zoom with Jamie Campbell Bower ahead of the release of Volume 2 of 'Stranger Things' season 4. He tells us about the metal playlist that helped him get into character and the importance of music within the Netflix show. Also, he tells us which of his own songs he thinks would save him from Vecna. Plus, we find out how he wrote and recorded recent single 'Run On' and his future aims as he moves on from Counterfeit into solo work.

Jamie Campbell Bower On 'Stranger Things 4', Vecna Playlist & 'Run On'

Parkway Drive frontman talks us through the making of the band's upcoming new album 'Darker Still', featuring the singles 'Glitch' and 'The Greatest Fear'. He tells us how reflecting on their career with documentary 'Viva The Underdogs' helped push them forward, their classic rock and 1990s musical inspirations and working on the epic title track. Plus, we look forward to their upcoming UK tour later this year.

Parkway Drive's Winston McCall On New Album 'Darker Still'

Travie McCoy chats with us, fresh from the release of new album 'Never Slept Better', featuring the singles 'Stop It' and 'Full Monarch'. He tells us about the writing process and musical inspirations behind the record and recruiting Frank Carter for the spoken word title track. Plus, we look back on the success of Gym Class Heroes and why 'Cupid's Chokehold', featuring Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, remains so popular. Finally, Travie tells us about his plans for more new solo music in the future.

Travie McCoy On New Album 'Never Slept Better' & Gym Class Heroes

Waterparks' frontman Awsten Knight chats with us as the band head out on Sad Summer Fest in the US. He tells us about writing the recent singles 'Funeral Grey' and 'Self-Sabotage' and tells us what to expect from the band's upcoming fifth album, including new song 'Brainwashed' and some exciting collaborations. Plus, we talk signing to Fueled By Ramen, their recent show at London's Brixton Academy and the inclusion of 'Telephone' in Netflix's 'Heartstopper' series.

Waterparks' Awsten Knight On 'Funeral Grey', 'Self-Sabotage' & New Album

We chat with Aimee Interrupter and Kevin Bivona from The Interrupters ahead of the release of new album 'In The Wild', featuring the singles 'In The Mirror', 'Jailbird' and 'As We Live' featuring Tim Armstrong and Rhoda Dakar. They talk writing during lockdown and channeling Aimee's personal stories into the lyrics. We also talk following up the success of previous record 'Fight The Good Fight', which included the huge single 'She's Kerosene', and what they hope fans take away from their first listen to the new record. Plus, they reflect on joining Green Day on the Hella Mega Tour and look forward to their upcoming UK live shows.

The Interrupters' Aimee & Kevin Talk New Album 'In The Wild'

New Years Day's Ash Costello tells us about working on their latest single 'Hurts Like Hell', the first taste of their upcoming new album. She talks working on more new music, the band's current lineup, returning to live shows and what she learned from previous record 'Unbreakable'.

New Years Day's Ash Costello Talks 'Hurts Like Hell'

Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard talks us through the making of the band's new album 'Asphalt Meadows', featuring the singles 'Roman Candles' and 'Here To Forever'. Also, he tells us about working on the band's covers project 'The Georgia E.P.' and reflects on the continued popularity of TV's 'The OC' and how it promoted the band. Plus, he looks back on the impact of The Postal Service as we approach the 20th anniversary of 'Such Great Heights'.

Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard Talks New Album 'Asphalt Meadows'

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale guides us through the making of the band's new album 'The Art Of Survival', produced by Tyler Bates and featuring the single 'More Than Machines' and opening track 'Heavy Is The Ocean'. He tells us about returning to live shows, currently on tour in the US alongside Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin. Also, we look back on the success of 'Machinehead' and why it has had such an enduring appeal, from cover versions to sports games. Plus, following the recent Woodstock '99 documentaries, he reflects on performing at the event on the Friday.

Bush's Gavin Rossdale On New Album 'The Art Of Survival', Woodstock '99 & 'Machinehead'

Pierce The Veil chat with us at When We Were Young Festival 2022 in Las Vegas about their huge live show including bringing Kellin Quinn out onstage for 'King For A Day' and wearing the suits from the music video. Plus, Vic, Jaime and Tony talk writing recent single, 'Pass The Nirvana', touring with I Prevail and what to expect from their upcoming new album.

Pierce The Veil On 'King For A Day' Live & 'Pass The Nirvana' | When We Were Young Festival 2022

Cavetown, aka Robin Skinner, talks us through the making of their brand new album 'Worm Food', featuring the singles 'frog', '1994' and 'Fall In Love With A Girl'. He talks recording in San Diego and collaborating with Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes on the song 'A Kind Thing To Do'. Plus, he tells us about the This Is Home project, his huge UK shows including a London date at the Hammersmith Apollo and reflects on 10 years since starting out as a musician on YouTube.

Cavetown On 'Worm Food', Pierce The Veil Collab & 10 Years As An Artist

On episode 12 of the Rock Sound Podcast, it's an American Satan special to celebrate the film's release day, featuring in-depth chats with its stars Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides) and Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria) about what it was like to put down their instruments and act in a major motion picture alongside each other. And it's also the return of our new band spotlight, introducing one of the hottest new bands on the planet, Chase Atlantic, who are breaking down the borders between genres and blending musical worlds.

Rock Sound Podcast #012 - American Satan Special (Ben Bruce + Andy Biersack) + Chase Atlantic

Up for another huge podcast for the Rock Sound Awards powered by EMP.co.uk? Well, now it’s time for our Best International Band winners, One OK Rock! We spoke to Taka Moriuchi (and his translator, Jamil) about recording the mega ‘Ambitions’, working with Alex Gaskarth and 5 Seconds Of Summer and their bid to take over the world.

Rock Sound Awards Powered By EMP: Best International Band - One OK Rock

Welcome to the all new Rock Sound Podcast. Kicking things off is our No.1 on this year's Rock Sound 50 list, Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight, who talks about what makes him fearless, new music and puts together his very own 'Mini Mixtape'. Plus, Lynn Gunn and Brian MacDonald from PVRIS play a game of 'Translate The Lyric' and we get to know the boys from Palaye Royale in their 'First Time, Last Time' interview.

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Waterparks' Awsten Knight, Plus PVRIS & Palaye Royale

Against The Current are on the cover of the new edition of Rock Sound so we sat down with Chrissy, Will and Dan to chat about how they spent the last year, their recent shows supporting Fall Out Boy and go track by track through their brand new album 'Past Lives'.

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Against The Current Go Track By Track Through 'Past Lives'

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