Episode 333 – Kat Moss of hardcore band Scowl joins the show today! From growing up in a small town in California, getting into punk and hardcore bands as a teen, to starting her first band and now playing at Coachella, we get into the inspiring story of her journey so far in music. Their new EP “Psychic Dance Routine” is out now everywhere, and catch them in Europe this summer or on tour in the US this fall! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt...

Episode 331 – Tommy Karevik of progressive melodic power metal band Kamelot joins the show today! From his recent move to Canada from Sweden (Go Flames!), leaving longtime project Seventh Wonder, and writing the new Kamelot album, all the way back to his early influences and getting his start in music, we get into all the details of his career so far. The new album “The Awakening” is out now everywhere, and catch them on their USA headline tour in August and September! Brought to you...

Episode 330 – Gus and Han from Omerta join the show today! This band has been getting a lot of hype and we get into their journey so far, their unique sound, the meaning behind some of their controversial lyrics, working with some huge names, and what’s coming up for them as they rise. Catch them on tour next with Counterparts and don’t sleep on this band! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band...

Episode 329 – Incendiary frontman Brendan Garrone joins the show! Incendiary is an absolute unicorn of the hardcore scene, and they don't do traditional touring like most hardcore bands. Instead, they play weekend shows and festivals, flying all over the globe, spreading their intricate sociopolitical messages mixed with heavy metallic hardcore. One of the best writers in the scene, Brendan shares his approach to lyrics, and explains why we had to wait 6 years for a new album. The new LP...

Episode 328 – Steve of Punchline returns to the show four years later, and a lot has happened in that time! Getting married, having a child, starting a new solo project while still working on Punchline material, a podcast about the band, and… ChatGPT? We get into all the details of those things and more. Many things to point you to, and check it all out: the debut album of his solo project “Blue of Colors”, called “Long Time Coming”, is out now everywhere; a new Punchline song “Find Yourself”...

Episode 327 – Tades of Hot Mulligan joins the show today! Hot Mulligan are one of the most exciting bands in the scene right now, and Tades is one of the most interesting singers and lyricists out there, so this was a treat. We get REAL in this one, talking about his upbringing in rural Michigan, leaving the church and the backlash that comes with that, his absolute hatred for his mother, and ... his pet rat - Betty (RIP). Their new album “Why Would I Watch” is out now everywhere, don't miss...

HOT MILK IS HERE! Yes, some people find the name a bit uncomfortable but there is no denying this new-ish group delivers absolute BANGERS. In this highly entertaining episode, Han and Jim discuss meeting each other on Tinder before deciding to just be friends and start a band, Alice Cooper joining them on a new jam called "Alice Cooper's Pool House", writing a song using Dave Grohl's guitar and Mark Hoppus' bass, and playing so many insanely massive festivals already like Reading and Leeds,...

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Open Your Ears Records - OYERECS.COM - The best new punk indie label! MASSIVE WEEK ! And not just because Mike's favorite band is putting out a new album! Yes we talk about THAT album, and some other bangers from last week as well. We also did this LIVE ON TWITCH! If you missed it, make sure you follow the Twitch account (twitch.tv/shanetold) because we will be doing more and more of these! So come over and interact with me and Mike as we talk new music .... and shit. OYE...

Episode 325 – Ryan Savitski of One Step Close joins Shane - in person - on their US tour. A super honest and candid talk, we discuss his childhood growing up in his local hardcore scene, claiming Straight Edge and how important it is to him and the band, their methods of writing and recording, and the future of the band. Check out their new EP, “Songs for the Willow”, out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets,...

Shane is back! So we make up for his absence last week, and talk about recent albums by artists: fromjoy, King Yosef, Vamachara, Storm Seeker, Currents, Drain, Unearth, Dropout Kings, Jeromes Dream, Enforcer, Vintersea, Atmosphere, Ed Sheeran and more! We’ve got a Top 7 with some really great records this week, and as always, check out the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a...

We're back! Well.... actually Mike is back. Shane has bronchitis so Mike is solo, but we have a BIG TOP 9 for you this week. Mike gives you his thoughts on last weeks great releases from bands like fromjoy, King Yosef, Vamachara, Luna Chamber, and more! Follow his very awesome Instagram page as well @slappyslam! OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a...

Episode 324 – Marcus Vik of Invent Animate joins the show! We get into how he got to join the band after leaving his old project Aviana, writing and recording the new album, and the inspiration and meaning behind the lyrics. We also talk about the what it’s like to live on a different continent than the rest of his band, since he is from (and lives in) Sweden when the rest of the members live In Texas. The new album “Heavener” out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN...

Last week was a good one with a new (and AOTY contending) Enter Shikari album, and strong releases from Brand of Sacrifice, Picturesque, Red Hook, and more. Another Top 7 releases to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 323 – Blake and Brompton of Pop-Punkers Action/Adventure join the show today! From their come up in the bustling Chicago scene, to writing their EP during COVID, to their viral hit “Barricades”, and touring with many different acts now all while working their day jobs from the road, we get into their journey as a band. Their awesome new album “Imposter Syndrome” is out now everywhere, don’t sleep on it! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like...

We are coming off a BIG week, BIG tour announcements and we get into last week's releases from Waterparks, Jesus Piece, Metallica, 93FEETOFSMOKE and more. A Top 7 records to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 322 – This week on the show Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More gives us an inside look at life on tour, straight from their tour bus. We get into the bands humble beginnings and Jonny's switch from drums to lead vocals, building the wild contraptions that bring so much life and energy to their shows, his unique vocal techniques and caring for his voice on the road, their writing process - and much more. The new version of “Best Times" featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf is out now, and catch...

METALLICA IS BACK. But will Mike put them at #1??? Tons of rad tour announcements and then we give our thoughts on our top releases from last week, from artists such as Covet, Skyler Acord, Fit For An Autopsy/Thy Art Is Murder/Malevolence, Scowl, Savage Hands and NF. We have a Top 7 records to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers...

Episode 321 – Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year joins the show this week! We talk about ups and downs of their incredible career, the making and release of their breakout album “Page Avenue” 20 years ago, and returning as a full-time band and releasing their first album in six years. From life on the road, major record labels, working with legendary producers while retaining their DIY punk rock mentality, we dig deeper into what it’s been like to have such a crazy path in the music industry....

Need new music? You've come to the right place! We discuss last weeks offerings from The Ongoing Concept, nothing, nowhere; City and Colour, boygenius, Dead Lakes, Bury Tomorrow, Defamed, and more. A big Top 7 records to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior"...

Episode 320 – Oli from Juno winning groundbreaking technical death metal band Archspire is on the show today! Joining Shane from life on the road in Europe, Oli discusses their intricate writing process, running a kickstarter for the “craziest death metal music video ever”, their friendship with Jason Momoa and a lot more. Catch them on their US tour in April with White Castle ... um I mean ... Whitechapel WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping...

WE WORKED TWICE AS HARD ON THIS EPISODE! ENJOY IT! We discuss some BIG and WEIRD tours and the new albums from artists such as BABYMETAL, August Burns Red, Fall Out Boy, Ov Sulfur, Depeche Mode, Ne Obliviscaris, Jeff Goldblum, and more. We have another BIG Top 8 records again this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The...

Episode 318 – Rory from Dayseeker returns! It’s been 5 years (!) since the last time he was on the podcast, and we get into the very eventful years that have happened since, from their breakout record “ Sleeptalk”, the pandemic that happened immediately after that release, and everything since. We also discuss their latest album, “Dark Sun”, from the shift in sound to the lyrical inspirations, which range from the birth of his daughter to the passing of his late father. Stream that album now...

There’s a new Silverstein song out! We discuss that of course and then hit you with the New News and last weeks releases from Invent Animate, 100 gecs (!), Downfall of Gaia, M83 and Foxy Shazam. Top 8 records to watch out for this week, MySpace style, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your...

Episode 319 – HIGHLY REQUESTED GUEST ALERT! We're so excited to have Emma Boster of Dying Wish on the show this week! From her childhood growing up with punk and metal, to working in various roles in the industry and now fronting a band that has toured with the likes of Limp Bizkit, Hatebreed and The Devil Wears Prada, we get into her journey in music so far. We also talk about the figures that inspired her to become lead vocalist in a heavy band as well as the message behind the band’s ethos...

WE TALK ABOUT: Judiciary, Periphery, Suicide Silence, For The Fallen Dreams, Manchester Orchestra, Story of the Year, Meet Me @ The Altar, MSPAINT, and more. THEN WE DO: Some tour and festival announcements AND FINALLY: We have a Top 6 New Albums to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's...