Kerrang! In Conversation

Welcome to episode number 31 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined from Los Angeles by Luke Spiller from The Struts. Just a matter of weeks away from his debut solo album Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine, Luke Spiller takes us inside the creative freedom he found making a ‘concept’ album about love, and what he learned about himself along the way.

We also dive into his love of all things Queen, working with Taylor Hawkins, the influence of Jim Steinman, and why he’ll never get bored of the rock’n’roll lifestyle.

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Welcome to episode number 30 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton Luke Morton sits down with similarly-named Mark Morton from Lamb Of God. Meeting at Nando’s Studio Soho, the pair dive into Mark’s upcoming solo album, his passion for country and southern rock, that upcoming Sabbath farewell show and so much more.

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Welcome to episode number 29 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

For this week’s instalment, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Cradle Of Filth’s very own Dani Filth at Nando’s Studio Soho for a spirited conversation about all things evil and metal.

Diving into his first forays into heavy music, Dani reflects on the early days of Cradle, getting in trouble with the law in the Vatican (thanks to Kerrang!), censorship, AI in music, the anarchic statement behind their infamous Jesus Is A… T-shirt, and so much more.

Dani also offers a few hints about the long-awaited Cradle Of Filth x Ed Sheeran collab…

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Welcome to episode number 28 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week the legendary Bob Mould joins Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton at Nando’s Studio Soho to share stories of a life in a punk rock.

In a conversation that spans Bob’s entire life – from growing up in a turbulent household to the impact of Hüsker Dü through to his new album Here We Go Crazy – the inspirational punk rock figurehead explores how his approach to music has changed, what makes him happy and what legacy actually means.

And we get a glimpse behind the curtain from Bob’s tenure in professional wrestling, working as a writer for WCW in 1999. As you can imagine, it sounds pretty wild.

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Welcome to episode number 27 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Bowling For Soup mainman Jaret Reddick for a look back at 30 years of pop-punk antics.

Calling from his home studio, Jaret unpacks celebrating 20 years of A Hangover You Don’t Deserve, how it feels being the last remaining OG member of the band, why pop-punk and his band are having a moment right now, and what’s left on his bucket last now that Wembley Arena is lined up for Christmas.

Plus, we hear all about the making of their iconic 1985 music video and the cameo appearance most fans may have missed.

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Welcome to episode number 26 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Sammy and Justine from Employed To Serve join K! Editor Luke Morton at Nando’s Studio Soho to chat about all things heavy and metal.

From discovering the likes of Slipknot through the pages of Kerrang! to touring with Gojira, Employed To Serve are metal lifers, and we get deep into upholding the traditions of the genre, the importance of taking it forward, and why there’s so much more to it than just getting angry.

We also explore Employed To Serve’s upcoming album, working with Jesse Leach, getting wired on Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and so much more.

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Welcome to episode number 25 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Stray From The Path’s Tom Williams joins K! Editor Luke Morton at Nando’s Studio Soho, stopping off ahead of their huge show supporting Spiritbox at Ally Pally.

In a conversation that covers everything from Tom’s involvement in managing acts like Counterparts through to his band all having matching Nando’s tattoos (yes, really), the guitarist explains the importance of approaching music as a fan, why the scene feels like it’s hotter than ever, how Craig Reynolds changed the game for Stray and so much more.

Tom also drops a few hints about their forthcoming album, which will drop out of nowhere without any warning whatsoever. Because why not, right?

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Welcome to episode number 24 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn.

Dialling in from his snowy home with a freshly-ploughed driveway, Kellin takes us inside his new love-soaked solo album Haunted Mouths, the importance of using his creative muscle, his love of experimentation as an artist why he’s a romantic soul at heart.

We also get an update on the next Sleeping With Sirens album and why hanging out in graveyards inspired his new project…

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Welcome to episode number 23 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Frank Iero and Tim Payne from L.S. Dunes.

Stopping off at Podmasters Studio in London during their UK tour with Rise Against, Frank and Tim dive into what makes L.S. Dunes so special, their ‘low stress’ creative process, and why they refuse to put limits on anythnig.

We also hear Frank’s brain-melting theory on how the universe works and Tim shares how one chance happening altered his life path forever.

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Recorded at Podmasters Studio London.

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Welcome to episode number 22 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Tim McIlrath from Rise Against.

Sitting down at Nando’s Studio in Soho, Tim reflects on his life growing up in Chicago’s punk scene, how Rise Against’s mission has changed over the years, the importance to community and the true meaning of revolution.

We also get the lowdown on new single Nod on a glimpse of what new music holds…

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Welcome to episode number 21 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Lyndsey Gunnulfsen from PVRIS.

Calling us from her home in Los Angeles, Lynn looks back on the release of explosive debut White Noise ahead of their anniversary tour shows, and how they pretty much instantly cultivated a community of fans across the world. 

We also get into how the scene has changed over the past 10 years, Lynn's love of the paranormal, what else is in store for 2025...

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Welcome to episode number 20 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Green Lung frontman Tom Templar.

Sitting down at Nando’s Studio in Soho, Tom dives into his childhood growing up in rural England how a love of folklore informed one of the biggest breakout hard rock bands of recent years. 

Plus all the glamour of growing up in the British metal underground – including an ill-fated incident with an octopus.

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Welcome to episode number 19 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds.

Joining us at Nando’s Studio in Soho, Rou shares his resolutions for the year and why 2025 is going to perhaps be his busiest ever – from making his acting debut in The War Of The Worlds, to running the London Marathon to writing new music and so much more.

We also get into what it actually means to be an alternative band in 2025 and how remaining authentic can hinder overnight success.

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Welcome to episode number 18 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

To kick off 2025, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia.

Joining us from her home in Milan, Cristina dives into her love of video game culture and it’s connection to heavy metal, the band’s formative years in the Italian metal scene, their rise through Ozzfest and Download, and why she fell in love with goth music. 

Plus we explore Lacuna Coil’s upcoming full-length Sleepless Empire and what it says about today’s society.

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For the final instalment of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR, we’re looking back at some of our favourite podcast moments from of the year. 

In this reflective edition, K! Editor Luke Morton and Producer Alex (who has been let out of his cupboard) revisit interviews with the likes of Jerry Cantrell, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley, Chrissy Costanza, Cassyette and Trivium’s Matt Heafy.

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Welcome to episode number 16 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week is a certified Christmas cracker with the wonderful Bill Bailey joining Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton to chat about all things festive.

Joining us just days before his Thoughtifier residency in London, Bill shares his Christmas traditions, his thoughts on Brussels sprouts, why batteries might be the ultimate gift and the intricacies of playing a laser harp.

Plus his memories of playing to tens of thousands metalheads at Sonisphere and why he finally took the plunge on removing his trademark long hair.

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Welcome to episode number 15 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira of Lambrini Girls.

Meeting at 21 Soho in London, the two best friends take us inside their impending debut album Who Let The Dogs Out, the vital messages in their music, the need for more transparency in the music industry and why they really want to play inside a Travis Perkins.

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Welcome to episode number 14 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week, K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with with the creative powerhouse Devin Townsend.

Recorded at Nando’s Studio in Soho, the pair dive into Devin’s music-making process, the importance of staying true to yourself and your emotions, struggling with ideas of success and why Devin is making some very serious changes to his life and output.

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Welcome to episode number 13 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Jesus Piece vocalist Aaron Heard. Sitting down at 21 Soho in London, the pair look back on Aaron’s introduction to heavy music, the resurgence of hardcore in recent years, why he’ll always give back to the scene that raised him and how he creates such a violent atmosphere onstage.

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Welcome to episode number 12 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.

This week K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with RØRY ahead of her long-awaited debut album, RESTORATION. Meeting at Nando’s Studio in Soho, RØRY looks back on her turbulent life so far, exploring the depths of drug addiction and toxic relationships that almost ruined her life, as well as her experiences of ADHD, sort-of finding religion and finding the confidence to embrace her age.

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