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Luke Spiller: Taylor Hawkins, artistic freedom and living the rockstar life
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.
Mark Morton: The southern rock resurgence, being present in the moment and never getting a day job
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.
Dani Filth: Arrested in the Vatican, *that* T-shirt and working with Ed Sheeran
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…
Bob Mould: Pro wrestling, artistic integrity and how to be happy
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.
Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick: Continuing without Chris, the power of nostalgia and the pop-punk resurgence
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.
Employed To Serve: Taking metal forward, working with your heroes and why the British scene is thriving
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.
Stray From The Path’s Tom Williams: Defying convention, their secret new album and why the scene is stronger than ever
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?
Kellin Quinn: Haunted cemeteries, staying inspired as a songwriter and his worst-ever date
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…
L.S. Dunes: The meaning of life, following your heart and the definition of success
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.
Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath: Guerrilla gigs, finding your tribe and the true meaning of revolution
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…
PVRIS' Lyndsey Gunnulfsen: White Noise, finding success and building community
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...
Tom Templar from Green Lung: English folklore, doom metal and how not to become a pastiche
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.
Rou Reynolds: The War Of The Worlds, the joy of running and the state of alternative music
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.
Video games, the power of heavy metal and why we’re part of a Sleepless Empire
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.
The best of 2024
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.
A Christmas special with Bill Bailey
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.
Discovering punk rock, capitalism in the music industry and making music with a message
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.
Staying authentic, learning to love yourself and finding what’s important in life
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.
Hardcore, community and purging your pain
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.
ADHD, processing trauma and reclaiming your story
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.
Dungeons & Dragons, the pressure of fame and the impact of social media on artists
This week K! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Chrissy Costanza ahead of her debut solo tour of the UK. Meeting very early in the morning, the pair dive into Chrissy's love of fantasy and video games, the stories behind her new EP VII, her relationship with the internet and much much more.
Life on the road, falling in love with the UK and never growing up
This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Palaye Royale, recorded live at a VIP fan event in London. Bolstered by questions from fans, they discuss the band’s relationship with England (and Camden in particular), the meaning behind Death Or Glory, why they’ll always fight for their creative vision and much much more.
Life, death, legacy and the secrets of I Want Blood
This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by the one and only Jerry Cantrell for a fascinating conversation about the meaning of life and death, the hidden meanings in his music, the idea of legacy, and how he approaches darkness as an artist.
Horror movies, time-travel and the hardest songs to play
This week K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by Black Veil Brides for a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at a Kerrang! x BVB fan event in London. Thanks to a selection of questions from fans, the band cover everything from horror movies to their least-favourite outfits to the allure of Sweeney Todd. It’s quite the ride!
Growing up, disrupting the industry and refusing to be a stereotype
This week, K! Editor Luke Morton is joined at Nando’s Studio in Soho by the inimitable Kid Bookie. Following the release of his new album Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead, Bookie unpacks what life (and death) mean to him, shares some eye-opening stories from his turbulent formative years, explains how and why he’s here to disrupt the industry, and much more.
Ascendancy, the dangers of overnight success and the power of heavy metal
This week K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Trivium frontman Matt Heafy to deep dive into the band’s origins and the breakout success of Ascendancy – ahead of their upcoming tour with Bullet For My Valentine. Plus Matt shares his intense regime for staying in prime condition (musically and physically), his gateway into metal and how that is changing for newer fans, and why he wants to score movies one day.
Identity, community and the reality of growing up on the internet
This week K! Editor Luke Morton is joined by YouTube sensation turned pop-punk maverick NOAHFINNCE for an eye-opening conversation about the realities of being terminally online, growing up knowing you’re different, finding comfort in emo music and so much more.
Love, relationships and defying people's expectations
This week, Pale Waves’ Heather Baron-Gracie joins K! Editor Luke Morton for a heart-bursting chat about relationships and romance as they dive into new record Smitten. Plus: why Heather loves playing with people’s perceptions, why she never shows her true self onstage, and how the band have found creative freedom after 10 years together.
The pop-punk explosion, battling alcoholism and saying farewell
This week, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley joins K! Editor Luke Morton for a career-spanning conversation as the Canadian punk legends prepare to take their final bow. Recorded in the midst of their farewell tour, we dive into the past three decades of Sum 41, their rise to the top of the pop-punk mountain, Deryck’s battles with alcoholism, why now is the time to call it a day, and so much more.
Grief, addiction and the new wave of British alternative
This week the inspirational Cassyette joins K! Editor Luke Morton for an in-depth chat about her new album This World Fucking Sucks, the devastating grief and destructive addiction spiral that influenced it, finding a mentor in Oli Sykes, and why the new generation of British bands are killing it right now.
Punk rock, Jim Steinman and the art of storytelling
It’s the debut episode of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR. This week, Creeper join Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton for a career-spanning chat about everything from the genesis of the band and their scrappy punk days, all the way to their Jim Steinman obsession and co-headlining Wembley Arena this October.