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Defender of the RiffChris Wiseman (CURRENTS)Chris discusses his early influences that lead him to learning the guitar, surrounded by a family of musicians at home. Talk about what goes on in the studio and how that's taken to the stage ensues, and the guys also chat about the business side of a band and all the skills that are required to go self-produced. Be prepared for a very nostalgic moment where Chris plays a few iconic riffs from the Guitar Hero era!
2024-12-0421 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationPunk in the Park, Josh Freese in Foo Fighters, Type O Negative AIAlicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Tori Kravitz to discuss the goings on in the world of alt culture. This week they dive into the newly announced Punk in the Park lineup, Josh Freese being announced as the new Foo Fighters drummer, Type O Negative's official AI video, and let us know what they can't stop spinning recently!2023-05-2435 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationThe Cure & Ticketmaster, Wrestlemania 39 CardAlicia Atout is joined by Daniel Dekay and Staypuft Mallow to give the lowdown on everything Robert Smith and ticket fees, hype up the upcoming Wrestlemania 39 card, and give their top songs and albums of the week.2023-03-2232 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationFurnace Fest & Megadeth with Marty FriedmanAlicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the recently announced 2023 edition of Furnace Fest, picking out highlights and giving an overview of the festival's ethos. They also discuss the recent Megadeth Live at Budokan Marty Friedman encore and the surprising nature of it, as well as finish up with their songs of the week.2023-03-0236 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationNew Fear Factory Vocalist, Concert Etiquette, Code Orange & Marty FriedmanKnotfest's Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Tori Kravitz, Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to talk about the big reveal of the new Fear Factory vocalist, as well as the news that Marty Friedman is rejoining Megadeth for their Budokan livestream. There's also chat on concert etiquette, after a couple of unsavory incidents this past week with Architects and Scowl, and the guys take a look at Code Orange's newest output - remix album and short film What Is Really Underneath?2023-02-2348 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationMegadeth Live at Budokan, GRAMMYs 2023, Rock & Roll Hall of FameAlicia Atout is joined by Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Staypuft Mallow to chat They Only Come Out at Night - Megadeth's recently announced global livestream from Budokan. The guys also hit on this past weekend's GRAMMY Awards show and rock and metal's recognition, or lack thereof, within it, as well as discussing the nominees for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the decision-making process as to who gets in. There's the usual songs of the week spotlight to wrap up2023-02-0947 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationKnotfest Roadshow Presents... & Milwaukee Metal FestAlicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Roadshow Presents... tour featuring Trivium, Beartooth, Archetypes Collide and Malevolence. There's also chat on the mammoth couple weeks of tour and festival announcement including a spotlight on Milwaukee Metal Fest, and the guys tell on their favorite songs of the week.2023-02-0727 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationMost Anticipated Fests 2023 & Metal's Presence on ThemHeavy Conversation returns as 'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to talk about which festivals they're most hyped to attend or play in the upcoming year, as well as the presence and likely reception of bands from the heavier world on festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo. They also discuss their favorite tracks and albums of 2023 so far.2023-01-2030 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationKnotfest Italy & Songs of the Year'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Italy, examining the lineup and looking forward to ones to watch.
The guys also break down their songs of the year, and chat on some of the recent shows and announcements that have been getting them hyped.2022-12-0733 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationHeadbanger's Boat & Sick New World Fest'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the newly announced Headbanger's Boat and metal - and music - cruises in general. There's also chat on the lineup announcement of the inaugural Sick New World festival, and a wider conversation about more scene-focussed festivals appearing. They finish up with the usual tracks and tours of the week.2022-11-0930 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationCorey Taylor Buys Famous Monsters, Halloween & Metal, and the NHL 23 Soundtrack'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to discuss Corey Taylor obtaining the classic horror brand Famous Monsters and what it means for the franchise going forward. They also talk about the latest in the Halloween series, Halloween Ends, and the links between spooky season and metal. There's also chat on the NHL 23 soundtrack including heavier bands and how video games can influence music tastes so strongly, before finishing up with the usual tours and songs of the week.2022-10-1939 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationTHE RECAP EDITION: Knotfest Roadshow, Aftershock Festival, Lamb of God Premiere'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey, who spent the weekend at Aftershock Festival, and the final date of Knotfest Roadshow & the Lamb of God documentary premiere respectively. They tell the experiences of the weekend, highlight sets from Aftershock, the triumphant closure of the Roadshow, and the reception the the LoG doc and its corresponding Q&A.2022-10-1124 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationThe End, So Far - Reaction'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Staypuft Mallow and Tori Kravitz to give the lowdown on the new Slipknot record, The End, So Far. They talk the best tracks on the release, which should make the live set, the production, the songwriting, the sequencing, and generally just how good the album is.2022-10-0513 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationAftershock Festival Preview & New Material Vs. Classics'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to preview this year's Aftershock Festival taking place in Sacramento, California on Oct 6 thru 9. They talk about what the festival represents, and give you a run down of the must-see bands of the weekend.
There's also talk on the news that Godsmack's upcoming album will be their last due to frontman Sully Erna's belief that the fans don't want to hear new songs. This leads to discussion of whether an audience want to go to a concert of a band they love to...2022-10-0417 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationKnotfest Roadshow kickoff & Ozzy's highest charting album'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow to talk tomorrow's kickoff date of the Knotfest Roadshow in Nashville and Slipknot's current live form, and discuss the news that Ozzy Osbourne's latest album, Patient Number 9, is his highest ever charting UK album. There's also the usual talk on the best tracks and show announcements of the week.2022-09-2020 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationMetal in the Mainstream'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Staypuft Mallow, Daniel Dekay, and making her debut, Tori Kravitz, to discuss the news on the NOFX split recently announced my Fat Mike on his Instagram. There's debate on whether this is a real farewell or just clever marketing, and the legacy of one of punk's veteran bands. The main topic this week is on how metal is slowly but surely infiltrating the mainstream once again - through Metallica on Stranger Things, through to the more recent happenings of Ozzy Osbourne kicking off the NFL season and Stray from the...2022-09-0827 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationThis Month's Best New Band Merch'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the best new band merch dropped this month and as usual discuss their favorite current tracks, as well as their most hyped tour and fest announcements of the past week.2022-08-2020 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationPulse of the Maggots Festival - Inaugural In-Person Edition‘The Interview Queen’ Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest’s own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the first ever live in-person edition of Knotfest's Pulse of the Maggots festival, which took place in Birmingham, England on Aug 10. They also discuss their initial reaction to the latest Slipknot track, 'Yen', and their favorite songs and show announcements of the week.2022-08-1324 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationHEAVY CONVERSATION: Hatebreed's Perseverance Tour & Dia De Los Deftones'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the recently announced 20th Anniversary tour for Hatebreed's Perseverance with support from Gatecreeper, Bleeding Through, Bodysnatcher and Dying Wish. They also look ahead to the return of Dia de los Deftones and examine the lineup's diversity, and as usual the guys discuss their favorite current tracks, as well as their most hyped tour and fest announcements of the past week.2022-08-0619 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationThe Legacy of Joey Jordison'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to explore the legacy of Joey Jordison on the 1 year anniversary of the passing of the iconic Slipknot drummer. There's also a recap from San Diego Comic Con, and the guys as usual discuss their favorite current tracks, as well as their most hyped tour and fest announcements of the past week.2022-07-2836 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationSlipknot's 'The Dying Song (Time to Sing)' Reaction!'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Jon 'Staypuft' Garcia and Cori Westbrook to discuss first impressions of the brand new Slipknot song, 'The Dying Song (Time to Sing)', as well as talk on the new album. The guys also tell us their favorite songs of the week and the upcoming tours they're most looking forward to.2022-07-2114 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationRage Against the Machine return & Best Albums of 2022 So Far'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Cori Westbrook to talk through their thoughts and feelings about the recent return to the stage from Rage Against the Machine. The guys also discuss their favorite albums of the year so far, and finish up by talking about the new songs and tours they're most stoked for2022-07-1527 min