Kerrang! In Conversation

Welcome to episode number 46 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined in Nando’s Studio Soho by comedian Ed Gamble for a winding conversation that covers everything from metal karaoke to wrestling Phil Wang to hosting the Kerrang! Awards to appearing on a Corey Taylor album cover.Ed also lifts the lid on his upcoming tour Fresh Hell, and how the very metal title can be attributed to pretty much everything. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Bill Bailey, Bob Mould, Dani Filth and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at Nando’s Studio London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 45 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Ian Shelton from Militarie Gun.Sitting down at Nando’s Studio in London, Ian reflects on a life surrounded by addiction and his own relationship with alcohol in a very honest, sometimes quite stark discussion. He also dives into the influence of stand-up comedy on his own performance style, using songwriting as a vice, the influence of pop music, and the formative shows that made him want to form a band.And Ian reveals news of a new deluxe Militarie Gun record with new music and some pretty awesome collabs.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Stray From The Path, L.S. Dunes, The Wonder Years and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at Nando’s Studio London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 44 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Dustin Kensrue from Thrice ahead of their UK tour.Dialling in from his home, Dustin looks back on the early days of the band and his gateway into alternative music, the importance of standing your ground creatively, the Marmite reaction to Vheissu, and why they will always push the boundaries of punk and post-hardcore. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with The Wonder Years, Alter Bridge, Softcult and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 43 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Phoenix and Mercedes from Softcult to dive into their hotly-anticipated debut album, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, and so much more.Sitting down in Nando’s Studio, the twin siblings discuss identity, coming out, and the real-life experiences that fed into their brilliant new album. The pair also reflect on their journeys into alternative music, the shoe gaze resurgence, how their creative partnership has evolved and the importance of embracing your vulnerabilities.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with L.S. Dunes, Taylor Acorn, The Wonder Years and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at Nando’s Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 42 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined by The Wonder Years frontman Dan ‘Soupy’ Campbell for a deep dive into punk rock, pro-wrestling and much more.Chatting at the tail-end of 2025, Soupy reflects on the 10-year anniversary of No Closer To Heaven and the importance of using art to process our emotions, he explains the importance of staying true to yourself and your fans as an artist, and shares his thoughts on the surge in popularity of punk-adjacent music the mid-2010s.He also discusses how he came to work with Becky Lynch and WWE and how it feels to turn 40 this year.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with L.S. Dunes, Bob Mould, Mayday Parade and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 41 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge for a lengthy chat about music, mindfulness and much, much more.Sitting down at 21 Soho in London while on a brief trip to the UK, the pair dive into the themes and creative process of their new self-titled album, the importance of challenging themselves, their best and worst shows, and lessons learned from decades of living the rock’n’roll dream.They also share how luck and fate have impacted their lives, and the story behind working with WWE and AEW wrestler Adam ‘Edge’ Copeland and the monumental success of Metalingus.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Wolfgang Van Halen, The Hives, Bob Mould and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at 21 Soho in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 40 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Wednesday 13.Joining us at Nando's Studio in London's Soho area, Wednesday takes us on a ride through a life well-lived and then some – from the car crash that nearly killed him to finding a kindred spirit in Joey Jordison to his undying love of glam-rock and horror movies.Wednesday also reveals the song that Murderdolls' former label wouldn't let them release as it would have caused quite the upset...Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Dani Filth, Cristina Scabbia, Matt Heafy and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at Nando's Studio London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 39 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Wolfgang Van Halen.Sitting down at Nando's Studio in central London, Wolfgang reflects on his life in rock'n'roll so far – from growing up around his father's music to heading out and forging his own path to playing at the Rock Hall Of Fame and the Oscars. Wolfgang also dives into his experiences with anxiety and panic attacks, how they informed the new Mammoth album, and making one of the most fun music videos of the year.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Trivium, Luke Spiller, The Hives and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold.Recorded at Nando's Studio London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 38 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton sits down with pop-punk sensation Taylor Acorn.Coming in over Zoom from her home in Nashville, ahead of her new album Poster Child, Taylor looks back on her journey into music so far – from ditching college to following her dream, gaining viral success and now playing alongside her heroes at festivals across the world.Taylor also shares her positive and negative experiences with hew newfound fame – from the incredible fan-built community to the toxicity of the comments section.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Mayday Parade, PVRIS, NOAHFINNCE and more.Shop the Kerrang! store: https://store.kerrang.com/Get Kerrang! magazine: https://kerrang.newsstand.co.uk/Produced by Alex Gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode number 37 of Kerrang! In Conversation.This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Han Mee and Jim Shaw from Hot Milk.Beaming in over Zoom from Paris, ahead of the release of new album Corporation P.O.P, the pair take a deep dive into the themes of the record and inspirations behind it – from misguided patriotism to the struggles of artists in 2025 to the importance of breaking out of your own little bubble.Han and Jim also discuss their experiences of burnout and why they might need to take some time off in the near future.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Enter Shikari, Creeper, L.S. Dunes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.