Haven State is a Post hardcore/Prog band from Pittsburgh, PA Join Kevin Powell as he explores the band's beginnings, music backgrounds and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

What happens when you blend elements of hardcore, death metal and country?  You get Spiritworld!   Set in singer and multi-instrumentalist Stu Folsom’s apocalyptic, vision of the American West, SpiritWorld is metal at its most rustic and blood drenched. Think Slayer and Pantera getting into a bar fight while gunslingers battle demonic entities amidst tomahawk like riffs.  SpiritWorld emerged in 2017 as a musical outlet for Folsom’s love of punk, outlaw country and metal, taking a decidedly outlaw roots punk bent. Yet, it was with the full-metal direction of the initially self-released Pagan Rhythms, (re-released in 2021 through SpiritWorld's new label home, Century Media) that won the band international acclaim. Daniel Carter, BBC 1 DJ and curator of The Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter, as well as the likes of Exodus/Slayer guitarist Gary Holt and former Sepultura/current Soulfly leader Max Cavalera sang the album’s praises on their social media, discovering the band on word-of-mouth alone.   Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Join me as I get to know New York's Ü Blue!  Smash that like button and subscribe to my channel for more content!  Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Join me as I discuss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's beginnings, contributions to charity and huge 2022 tour! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Learn more about thrash-metal act HATRIOT as KP talks to vocalist/bassist Cody Souza! Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell  The Kevin Powell Podcast Channel is available everywhere podcasts can be heard! Just search "Kevin Powell Podcast" in your favorite streaming apps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Learn more about this kickass band City of the Weak as KP talks to vocalist Stef Huschka! Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/kevinxpowell The Kevin Powell Podcast Channel is available everywhere podcasts can be heard! Just search "Kevin Powell Podcast" in your favorite streaming apps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

KP talks to Among The Stars! They had a blast at Inkcarceration Fest 2022 and are working on an EP! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Vocalist Mike Craig of Farewell to Fear talks to KP about the band's origins, evolution and their newest album! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

Welcome back to the podcast! This time around we get to learn about post-hardcore band Being Still! These guys have been around for some time now, but are finally getting their music to sound the way they want. Their future is looking bright, and you gotta get to know these two dudes. They were super nice and I could've talked to them for a long time about anything.  Check out Being Still: https://www.facebook.com/beingstillband Smash that like button and subscribe to my channel for more content!  The KXP Podcast is available everywhere podcasts can be heard! Just search "KXP Podcast" in your favorite streaming apps.  Spotify: https://sptfy.com/4U03Apple Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/b1iwmzGoogle Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/93iwmz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support

In this episode of the podcast KP talks to bassist Ben Iniguez of Pyrotechnica! Learn about this Arizona-based alternative metal band regarding how they started out, their releases so far and how they blend unique styles to create their sound.    The KXP Podcast is available everywhere podcasts can be heard! Just search "KXP Podcast" in your favorite streaming apps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevinxpowell/support