Pete Loeffler (Chevelle)

In this Rock Feed exclusive, Zakk Wylde opens up about the passing of his longtime friend and musical brother, Ozzy Osbourne. From sharing the stage for decades to carrying on Ozzy’s legacy through music, Zakk reflects on the loss, the memories that defined their bond, and what Ozzy’s influence will mean for generations to come.Along the way, Zakk also discusses the upcoming Zakk Sabbath “American Winter Tour 2025,” Black Label Society’s new music, and his experiences playing stadiums with Metallica as part of Pantera’s historic return.

Today on the Rock Feed Podcast, we’re joined by Pete Loeffler of CHEVELLE to talk about their brand-new album Bright as Blasphemy, the band’s 30+ year journey, the struggles and triumphs of their career, and what it takes to stay at the top of the rock world.Pete opens up about his Midwest roots, skateboarding and punk rock influences, the band’s early struggles with bad record deals, their breakout success with Wonder What’s Next, wild tour stories with Anthrax, Marilyn Manson, and Ozzfest, and how CHEVELLE continues to evolve with their latest heavy, raw, self-produced record.If you’re a CHEVELLE fan, or just love behind-the-scenes rock stories, this episode is packed with them.

Donnie Radke — son of Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke — gives his first interview ever on the Rock Feed Podcast… and it goes completely off the rails. From hosting the God Is a Weapon tour, to starring in the hilarious new music video All My Women (featuring Hardy), Donnie holds nothing back.In this chaotic, unfiltered conversation, Donnie dishes on his love life, beef with Kermit the Frog, puppet industry drama, and why other puppets are copying his style. He also opens up about fame, relationships, and finding his “soulmate” at the end of the video.🎟 The God Is a Weapon Tour kicks off soon — tickets and dates at fallinginreverse.com

Join me as Chad Gray from Mudvayne gives me his iconic LD50 face paint ahead of the band’s highly anticipated 25th anniversary tour. Watch as we dive into the legacy of Mudvayne, the story behind the LD50 era, and what fans can expect on this milestone tour. Don’t miss this exclusive look at Chad Gray’s legendary face paint transformation and all things Mudvayne!0:00 – Chad Gray Paints My Face for LD500:21 – Shaving My Beard2:40 – Performing in the Heat7:09 – Chad on the Power of Metal Music8:06 – The Art of Mudvayne’s Prosthetics and Face Paint11:54 – Chad's Fitness Transformation14:56 – The Realities of Touring Life17:08 – How Backstage Has Changed in Rock18:56 – Creating Deep Connection Through Music24:46 – Mudvayne’s Influence29:23 – The Iconic “Dig” Video32:27 – Being on MTV36:15 – Heavy Metal in Small Towns38:34 – How Tour Routing Really Works41:03 – Painting Process: The Most Brutal Part49:51 – Jelly Roll Spitting in Chad's Face47:09 – Las Vegas Lifestyle49:00 - Chad Spits in My Face54:54 – Chad’s First Pantera Show58:48 – Powerful Story of Meeting Vinnie Paul1:03:03 – Face Paint Transformation1:07:52 – Meeting Shannon Gunz1:11:20 – New Mudvayne Music on the Way1:16:10 – Signing With Alchemy Recordings & Danny Wimmer1:19:37 – Chad’s Message to Rock Feed

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

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

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"

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.

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.

Three Days Grace is back with Adam Gontier, and we’ve got the full story! We talk about their reunion, new music, the Mayday single, and The Sickness Tour. The band shares how they kept it all a secret, their first emotional shows back, and what’s next—including a new album and tour with Volbeat!