Canadian, Oji-Cree singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Aysanabee, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newly released sophomore album, Edge of the Earth, and deep dive into the title track and newest single “Gone Baby Gone.” We also talk about his grandfather, Watin’s influence on this debut album and career, being the first Indigenous Canadian to chart and win a songwriting JUNO, his upcoming headline tour and plan to feature local Indigenous artists at every show, and opening for legendary Canadian bands as well as 90s pop icons, Aqua!

E237 Aysanabee

Front man, Jesse Leach, of groundbreaking metalcore band, Killswitch Engage, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, This Consequence, how it was their most collaborative album in 20 years, the themes of societal division, and the spiritual elements in songs like “Forever Aligned.” We also talk about working with former singer, Howard Jones, pioneering a genre, Warped Tour, their current Summer of Loud Tour with rotating headliners, video games, CM Punk, and some of their favourite charities.

E238 Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage

Frontman, Winston McCall, of Australian metalcore band, Parkway Drive, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the tribulations of completing their latest album, Darker Still, the album’s lead single “Glitch,” and the sci-fi themed music videos that have followed. We also talk about their latest single “Sacred,” his favourite Aussie bands, their remarkable stage production for their 20th anniversary tour, their first gig in the iconic Sydney Opera House, and the current Summer of Loud Tour and it’s epic lineup.

E329 Winston McCall of Parkway Drive

Rising bluegrass prodigies, The Jack Wharff Band, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their debut EP, Richmond’s Most Wanted, its devotion to their hometown in Virginia, and its “thrash grass” genre-defying sound. We also talk about their latest single “Moonshine Man,” the importance of spirituality in their music and personal lives, their experience visiting a state prison, and their first time traveling to Canada.

E240 The Jack Wharff Band

Guitar & vocalists, Jeff Innes and Brandon Scott, of Canadian indie rock band, Yukon Blonde, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming 7th studio album, Friendship & Rock n’ Roll, why those come hand in hand, and how it felt like a return to roots for them. We also talk about the single “Keep On Breaking My Heart,” the influence of classic bands, harmonizing vocals, their hit, “Saturday Night,” and it’s amazing music video, scoring the recent film, The Monkey, and playing at Toronto’s CNE.

E241 Jeff Innes & Brandon Scott of Yukon Blonde

Drummer, Sekou Lumumba, of celebrated Canadian alternative rock band, Big Wreck, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the band’s new album, The Rest of the Story, his contributions, and being ready at all times for what veteran frontman, Ian Thornley, and producer, Nick Raskulinescz, threw at him. We also talk about how he was first discovered by Thornley, the many other Canadian icons he’s played with, being adaptable to all styles, falling short in front of his heroes, and the upcoming Rush comeback tour.

E242 Sekou Lumumba of Big Wreck

Hot upstart country-crooner, Kashus Culpepper, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his upcoming debut album, Act I, and latest single “Mean to Me.” We also talk about his start in songwriting just two years ago, singing in the church as a child, serving in the US Navy, working with talented songwriters like Foy Vance and Marcus King, words of praise from Elton John, and his aspirations for the future.

E243 Kashus Culpepper

Guitarist/vocalist, Dustin Kensrue, of established punk rock band, Thrice, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Horizons/West, the lead single “Gnash,” and why it was necessary to split the album’s concept into two parts. We also talk about returning from hiatus a decade ago, their unexpected hit “Black Honey,” keeping the same quartet for almost 30 years, writing processes, solo work, spirituality, and how it relates to individuality.

E244 Dustin Kensrue of Thrice

Canadian popstar and producer, Shawn Hook, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest EP, Rebuild, and how it parallels the recent years of his life, from getting swindled on a record deal and battling tonsil cancer, to his remarkable comeback and recent marriage. We also talk about his background in jazz music, playing trombone in a disco cover band, working in television, his duet with Venessa Hudgens, and inspiring encouragement from Heart’s Ann Wilson.

E245 Shawn Hook

Multi-talented musicians and writers, Dave Bidini and Kevin Hearn, of Canadian indie rock greats, Rheostatics, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their brand new project, The Great Lakes Suite, how it was improvised and all the collaborating they did with many inspiring artists. We also talk about their amazing 45 years together as a band, how the Toronto music scene has evolved, their classic albums, Dave’s writing and journalism work, Canadian sports, and more.

E246 Dave Bidini & Kevin Hearn of Rheostatics

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