Ian's Untitled Scene Show

It's been almost ten years since I last had Dana Willax of Kingdom of Giants on Ian's Untitled Scene Show (it had a different name back then), so it was about damn time we caught up. This time, Dana brought KoG's newest member, JT Gutierrez, and we all had a lot to talk about 🤘We revisit the infamous curse that's kept me from seeing Kingdom of Giants live since 2017, JT's journey from working merch to joining the band, and how he's found his place in the lineup.Of course, we dive into their upcoming album, Usurper, out November 13th through Sharptone Records! Dana and JT discuss the band's transition into synthwave-influenced metalcore, their collaborative writing process, vocal development, and Dana taking on mixing and mastering duties. I also share why Usurper managed to win me over despite my growing reservations about synth-heavy/poppy metalcore.Plus, we talk about the upcoming headlining tour, the band's future, and whether I'll finally break my nearly decade-long streak of missing them live 🤘It's a great conversation with plenty of laughs, stories, and insight into this new era of Kingdom of Giants. Check it out, and the new album, Usurper, on November 13th 🤘Check out the exclusive interview below, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Dana, JT, and all of Kingdom of Giants in everything they do! Check out all the ways to support them below:All Links 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Music 🤘 X 🤘 MerchIf you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a brand-new episode of Ian's Untitled Scene Show, and this time I'm joined by David Tomlin and Tommy Bradley of Las Vegas metalcore scene newcomers FaceLift!FaceLift may be new, but these guys have already made a strong impression on me with their killer self-titled debut EP. I've had it on repeat, and it's easily become one of my favorite releases of the year!We get into how the two came together, their previous experiences in the music scene, signing with Roux & Ruin Records, and why they're determined to bring back the raw, fun, unpredictable side of metalcore. We also dive into the debut EP, their songwriting process, what P.U.D. actually stands for, and their plans to finally take FaceLift on the road in 2027.Of course, the conversation goes in plenty of other directions, including the problems with modern live performances, backing tracks, AI, the current state of the music industry, ridiculous concert prices, musical influences, and everyone's favorite... drinking stories!There's a lot to get into with David and Tommy, and this was such a fun conversation. If you miss the days of killer riffs, catchy choruses, heavy breakdowns, and bands that actually want to play their music live, you're going to want to check out FaceLift!Check out the episode, stream their new EP, and discover why FaceLift is a band worth paying attention to 🤘Check out the exclusive interview below, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support David, Tommy, and FaceLift in everything they do! Check out all the ways to support them below:All Links 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Music 🤘 YouTube 🤘 TikTok 🤘 MerchIf you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Ian’s Untitled Scene Show, I finally get the chance to hang with Albert Schweizer, the newly official vocalist of Scary Kids Scaring Kids!Albert and I go all the way back through his history in the scene, from Note To Self and recording with Matt Good of From First To Last, to Violent New Breed, his first national tour, and the ridiculous series of full-circle moments that eventually led him to Scary Kids Scaring Kids.We get into how what was originally supposed to be just a couple of shows turned into Albert becoming a permanent part of the band, including the story of how everything became official.We also have a very open conversation about the rotating vocalist era of Scary Kids, the legacy of Tyson Stevens, why Albert never wants the band to abandon the classic material, and the pressure that comes with helping determine what Scary Kids Scaring Kids sounds like moving forward.Of course, we talk about the brand new era of the band, “Something In The Water,” why it was the right song to introduce Albert, becoming a true band collective again, and the upcoming album, RISE, arriving January 8th. And, of course, so much more!This was an incredibly fun conversation with someone who genuinely loves this scene and understands exactly how much Scary Kids Scaring Kids means to the people who grew up with them (like me).Support the scene 🤘Original photo credit: Heidi CrawfordCheck out the exclusive interview below, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Albert and Scary Kids Scaring Kids in everything they do! Check out all the ways to support them below:Website 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Music 🤘 Albert's InstaIf you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Ian’s Untitled Scene Show, I have another band joining the first-timers club: Sonia and Tyler of THE UNCRTN!THE UNCRTN are getting ready to release their debut EP, MACHINE, on October 16th, so we get deep into this new era of the band. We talk about how working with Ricky Armellino helped completely reshape their sound, the creation of the dystopian world behind MACHINE, The Drifter, The Coalition, and how one song ended up changing the direction of the entire EP. We also get into their recent show with Greywind, why they want their own shows to feel more like actual events, and why collaboration has become such a huge part of what they do.Of course, there are plenty of tangents along the way. We talk about their metal version of Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been,” bringing back that Punk Goes Pop feeling, working with friends throughout the scene, spending a lot of time creating with Ricky and company, and why apparently talking about aliens can be part of the recording process. Sonia and Tyler also open up about THE UNCRTN continuing as a duo, what that means for future live shows, their plans to eventually tour, and the fact that they’re already working on the next chapter after MACHINE.There’s a lot happening in the world of THE UNCRTN, and if MACHINE is the beginning of where they’re taking this band, things are about to get very interesting.Tune in and Scene up 🤘Check out the exclusive interview below, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Sonia, Tyler, and THE UNCRT in everything they do! Their debut EP MACHINE comes out OCTOBER 16TH! Check out all the ways to support them below:Website 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Music 🤘 All Links 🤘 Merch 🤘 TikTokAlso, building another brand is challenging. Please pardon any name and content change issues, as everything gets worked out. If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ian's Untitled Scene Show, I welcome Miguel and Chris of SAVE US to the show!SAVE US may have started with thousands of miles separating the band, but things are about to get very real. We talk about preparing for their first-ever live shows on the upcoming tour with Saosin, Silent Planet, and Like Moths To Flames, what forced them to drop off the Dark Divine tour, Miguel preparing to be a frontman for the first time, their search for a permanent bassist, and somehow making a band work when half of it is across an ocean.We also dive deep into their debut album, Death To Something, out October 16th through Solid State Records, including working with Landon Tewers, trusting an outside producer after doing everything themselves, Miguel almost scrapping the title track in the middle of the night, why they don't want filler, and why they're actually leaving plenty of unheard music for release day. Plus, we get into terrible studio diets, Chris' questionable history as a Tottenham fan, and so much more!Make sure to listen to SAVE US, pre-order Death To Something, and check them out on tour this fall!Original photo credit: Alex BemisCheck out the exclusive interview below, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Miguel, Chris, and SAVE US in everything they do! Check out all the ways to support them below: Merch 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts 🤘 Label 🤘 XAlso, building another brand is challenging. Please pardon any name and content change issues, as everything gets worked out. If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been almost seven years, but Joe Taylor is finally back on Ian's Untitled Scene Show! You may know Joe as the frontman of Versus or from Joe Taylor Must Die, but longtime listeners know he's been a friend of the show for years.A LOT has changed since Ian and Joe last officially recorded an episode. Joe talks about what happened with Versus and their attempted comeback, losing years of social media and followers overnight, how completely changing his life led him to move across the country, and ultimately helped him find his way back to music.They also get into Joe Taylor Must Die and the new Crash Out Sessions, including working with AJ of The Dangerous Summer, new producers, the future of the project, and what could still happen with Versus...Plus, Ian and Joe go down plenty of music industry rabbit holes about touring, labels, buy-ons, social media, algorithms, Ryan Cabrera, Benny and AVOID, and plenty of the usual tangents along the way.Joe Taylor Must Die is back, new music is here, and this time Ian promises it won't take another seven years to get Joe back on the show 🤘Check out the exclusive interview below, including iTunes and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Joe in everything he does! Check out all the ways to support him below, and don't forget about the new single 'Leave this house' out NOW:Merch 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Spotify 🤘 TikTok Also, building another brand is challenging. Please pardon any name and content change issues, as everything gets worked out. If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Kiely of Patient Sixty-Seven returns to Ian's Untitled Scene Show and officially joins the Five-Timers Mosh Pit 🤘Tom and Ian catch up on everything that's changed over the last few years, including touring with Of Mice & Men and Crystal Lake, the possibility of finally bringing P67 to the U.S., a new bassist (!), and the band's next chapter.Tom also opens up about recovery, sobriety, losing his motivation for music, and how that journey helped lead to a brand new Patient Sixty-Seven full-length album. They also get into the upcoming single, a new label partnership, MySpace nostalgia, Christmas music, and Ian's new Scene nostalgia segment! What could it be...Support your scene 🤘Check out the exclusive interview below, including iTunes and Spotify (and subscribe):Spotify 🤘 Apple PodcastsMake sure to support Tom and Patient Sixty-Seven in all they do! Check out all the ways to support them below as well as the new single out on AUGUST 21st:Bandcamp 🤘 Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Twitter 🤘 Tom’s Twitter 🤘 All Band LinksAlso, building another brand is challenging. Please pardon any name and content change issues, as everything gets worked out. If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XSubscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack of 157frq returns to Ian's Untitled Scene Show for one of the deepest conversations we've had in a while. After introducing listeners to A World I Was Never A Part Of during his first 157frq appearance, this episode goes even further by breaking down the album track by track and uncovering the stories, emotions, and inspirations behind each song.Jack opens up about the success the album has found since its release, how fans have embraced the entire record instead of just the singles, and why creating a complete listening experience has always been more important than chasing one viral song. From there, we dive into the creative process behind the album, discussing everything from concept records and cinematic storytelling to the bands and albums that influenced his approach.Along the way, we also explore topics like cancel culture, the importance of allowing people to grow, the art of leaving room for listener interpretation, and why some of the most meaningful stories are the ones that aren't spelled out for the audience.Whether you've already spent time with A World I Was Never A Part Of or you're hearing about 157frq for the first time, this episode offers an inside look at one of the year's most thoughtful heavy records and the creative mind behind it.Check out the exclusive conversation below, including iTunes, Spotify, and more:Spotify 🤘 Apple MusicMake sure to support Jack and 157frq in all they do! The new album, A World I Was Never A Part Of, is out now!Check out all the ways to support them below:Band IG 🤘 Band FB 🤘 Personal FB 🤘 Personal IG 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Bandcamp 🤘 Apple Music 🤘 YouTube 🤘 TikTok 🤘 Merch🤘 Warning: this is still a music comedy podcast! Get a sense of humor and enjoy the ride 🤘 If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XWant to listen somewhere other than the website? Subscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Landon Tewers of The Plot In You returns to Ian's Untitled Scene Show for another conversation after almost four years!This time, we talk about the band's incredible rise over the past few years, touring arenas with Bring Me The Horizon, what success has changed (and what it hasn't), Landon’s growing role as one of the scene's top producers, and why authenticity in heavy music still matters more than ever.We also get into one of the biggest debates in modern live music, discuss what's next for The Plot In You, and, as always, end up going down a few unexpected fun tangents.If you're a fan of The Plot In You and Landon, this is one conversation you won't want to miss 🤘Check out the exclusive conversation below, including Apple Music, Spotify, and more:Spotify 🤘 Apple MusicMake sure to support Landon in all he does! And don’t forget, the new self-titled The Plot In You album is available right now through Fearless Records! Check out the links below:Instagram 🤘 Facebook 🤘 Twitter 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Website🤘 Warning: this is still a music comedy podcast! Get a sense of humor and enjoy the ride 🤘 If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XWant to listen somewhere other than the website? Subscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Watson of What Lies Below joins Ian's Untitled Scene Show mere days before the release of the band's debut full-length album, I Let It Consume Me. Andrew dives into the evolution of the band's sound, the deeply personal songwriting that connects every release, and why this new record represents their darkest work yet.The conversation also explores the creative process behind the album, the decision to release six singles ahead of launch, touring with Asking Alexandria, upcoming tours with JILUKA, Haste the Day, and Still Remains, the Harrisburg music scene, the role of atmosphere and production in modern metalcore, and more. It's an honest, in-depth discussion about writing meaningful lyrics, avoiding metalcore clichés, staying true to your sound, and what it really takes to build a band one release at a time 🤘Check out the exclusive conversation below, including Apple Music, Spotify, and more:Spotify 🤘 Apple MusicMake sure to support Andrew and What Lies Below in all they do! Their debut full-length album, I Let It Consume Me, comes out THIS FRIDAY through Theoria Records!Check out all the ways to support them below:Website 🤘 Store 🤘 Band IG 🤘 Band FB 🤘 Spotify 🤘 Apple Music🤘 Warning: this is still a music comedy podcast! Get a sense of humor and enjoy the ride 🤘 If you liked what you heard and want to hear more and see more, please support by following and sharing on these sites:Facebook 🤘 Instagram 🤘 XWant to listen somewhere other than the website? Subscribe on these sites:Spotify 🤘 Apple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.