We chat via Zoom with Kenta from Crossfaith about the recent release of the single 'RedZone', written for the soundtrack to a video game based on the anime Gundam. We talk writing over lockdown, get some hints about their new music plans and look back on the band's incredible Tokyo Sessions livestream. Plus, we chat creating previous single 'Dead or Alive' and Kenta's appearance on the Void Of Vision track 'Hole In Me'.

Crossfaith's Kenta Koie On 'RedZone', 'Dead Or Alive' & Tokyo Sessions

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'

The Hives' Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson join us for an interview via Zoom from their home studio in Sweden. We chat through their recent World Wide Web tour which saw them perform interactive livestream shows complete with phone calls from fans. Plus, we hear about their new music plans, with the band currently at work on two new albums of material. We also reflect on the upcoming 20th anniversary of the compilation album 'Your New Favourite Band' which featured the singles 'Hate To Say I Told You So' and 'Main Offender'. Finally, we look forward to their upcoming dates with The Offspring as part of their 'Let The Bad Times Roll' UK tour.

The Hives On World Wide Web Tour & Making Two New Albums

Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight returns for his third Video Call appearance as we talk through the band's new album 'Greatest Hits', including the recent singles 'Lowkey As Hell' and 'Snow Globe'. From that title to the artwork, musical inspirations and secret special guests, Awsten gives us a sneak peak into the creation of album 4. Plus, he reacts to what Mikey Way had to say about the band in his recent interview and we look forward to the return of touring and the band's scheduled appearance, live in the UK, at London's legendary Brixton Academy venue.

Waterparks' Awsten Knight On New Album 'Greatest Hits'

Tom DeLonge spoke to us over Zoom from his California home to chat through his new music with Angels & Airwaves including recent singles 'All That's Left Is Love' and 'Kiss And Tell'. Plus, he tells us why he believes their upcoming new album includes some of the best music he has ever written, from hard punk sounds to soaring synth melodies. Elsewhere, we chat about the possibility of a comeback for his Box Car Racer project with Travis Barker. Finally, he talks returning to the live stage for a huge US tour last year and why he chose to include the Blink-182 classic 'Aliens Exist' in the setlist.

Tom DeLonge On Angels & Airwaves Album

We chat with The Devil Wears Prada's Mike Hranica about the release of their new EP 'ZII', featuring the tracks 'Termination' and 'Nightfall'. Mike talks revisiting the world of the original 'Zombie' EP ten years later and tells us about some of their plans for more new music. Plus, we talk developing livestream shows and reflect on the upcoming tenth anniversary of their album 'Dead Throne'.

The Devil Wears Prada's Mike Hranica On 'ZII'

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

As It Is' vocalist Patty Walters joins us via Zoom to talk through the band's new single 'IDGAF', the first taste of their upcoming follow-up album to 'The Great Depression'. We find out about writing and recording remotely through lockdown, what to expect from the sound of the new record, how the band have adjusted to recent lineup changes and look forward to the band's return to the live stage.

As It Is' Patty Walters On 'IDGAF' & New Album

The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen chats to us on the streets of Helsinki as the band release their new single 'Bones' from their upcoming new album. We talk through the track, future plans and staying creative in lockdown via his Bedroom Sessions series of covers and performances. Plus, we look back on the band's last UK tour which celebrated fifteen years of their huge international breakthrough album 'Dead Letters', featuring the single 'In The Shadows'.

The Rasmus' Lauri Ylönen Talks New Single 'Bones'

We chat via Zoom with Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn and Yellowcard's Ryan Key about their new musical project The First Rock Band On Mars. Aimed at a young audience, they tell us what it was like writing songs to tie in with a children's book. Elsewhere, we talk about Ryan's future plans, including soundtrack work with Disney and his new Twitch channel. Plus, Kellin fills us in on new SWS music and looks back on working with Machine Gun Kelly on recent single 'love race'.

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