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 by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com

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 you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs! Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years! They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments. So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply)

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 “Change The Way You Think About Pain” is out now everywhere, don't miss one of the best and most important hardcore albums of the year. 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 you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs! Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years! They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments. So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply)

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” also out everywhere, and last but not least, the podcast recounting Punchline’s history, “A Band Called Punchline”, available everywhere you get your podcasts! 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 you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs! Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years! They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments. So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply) Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io

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 it! 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 you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io

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, Lollapalooza South America, Rock Am Ring, Download and more! The debut Hot Milk album "A Call To The Void" (finally) comes out on August 25th! Go preorder it over at hotmilk.co.uk 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 you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io

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, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. 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 Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com

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 unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers like new material from Western Canada's The Burden. The new album "Terminal" is out now, giving you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Stream it everywhere and pick up the vinyl at OYErecs.com.

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 Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers like new material from Western Canada's The Burden. The new album "Terminal" is out now, giving you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Stream it everywhere and pick up the vinyl at OYErecs.com.

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 them on tour NOW! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info.

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. Their new album “Tear Me To Pieces” is OUT NOW, and catch them on tour with Yellowcard this summer in the USA! 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" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records YouTube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com.

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 absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records youtube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com.

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 everywhere, and catch them on tour with Silverstein in the US or headlining in the UK! Get tickets here: vip.silversteinmusic.com WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! The label that has brought you awesome releases from House & Home, Wild Truth and more, just put out a brand new Guardrail single "Down At The Bottom". It's out today - check it out wherever you stream your music and head over to OYErecs.com for more!

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 and lyrics. They’re currently in the studio finishing up their sophomore record – check out the first single, "Torn From Your Silhouette”, out soon so don’t miss it! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! The label that has brought you awesome releases from House & Home, Wild Truth and more, just put out a brand new single from Canada's The Burden ... it's absolute fire for anyone who's a fan of post-hardcore. It's out now - check it out wherever you stream your music and head over to OYErecs.com for more!

Episode 317 – WE’RE BACK! After a little hiatus, we will be putting out episodes every WEDNESDAY moving forward! Please make sure you subscribe / follow! The first episode back is with Chris from Can’t Swim, and is an absolute gem. We get into the writing and recording process for the new self-produced album, his growth as a singer in the four years since he was last on the show, and the different sides of the band they showcase on the album. The terrific “Thanks, But No Thanks” out now, and catch them all over the USA on tour with Free Throw! Looking for new awesome punk driven music you haven't heard yet? Check out Open Your Ears Records . In just a few short years they have solidified themselves as the best underground label, with releases from House & Home, Wild Truth, Guardrail and more! The new Sea Of Storms 7" EP is up for preorder now! Go get that and see everything else they have to offer! oyerecs.com

Episode 316 – Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins the show today! One of most the pivotal bands of the 90’s, we discuss the lightning in a bottle multiplatinum first album, their success as "Bush X" in Canada - which made them feel like The Beatles, their unique production and guitar tones on the hit song "Glycerline" and what it's like to now be writing songs about important issues like women’s reproductive rights and climate change. This is an amazing conversation spanning the band’s decades long career. Their new album, “The Art of Survival”, is out now everywhere! USE THE INTERNET? YOU NEED NORDVPN. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION AND EVEN SAVE MONEY! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!

Episode 315 – “We took a bunch of drugs and made this record" -Tom Rheault of No Trigger. Yup, one of the most under the radar (and also talented) punk bands ever is also one of the most entertaining and honest interviews ever on the podcast. They don't tour much, and they barely ever release records, but when they do, the punk world takes notice. Don't skip this conversation and you sure as hell DO NOT want to miss their new album DR ALBUM - out now!

Episode 314 – Winston McCall of the legendary band Parkway Drive joins the show today! From starting in the small Australian town of Byron Bay to playing the biggest arenas around the world, to say the band has had an incredible career would be an understatement. We explore all of that in our conversation, from their roots in their local punk and hardcore scene to how their sound has changed over the years. The band recently released their new album, written during lockdown, called “Darker Still”. Hear the inspiration behind the album in this episode, then go stream the record wherever you get your music!

Episode 313 – Stephen of Anberlin is back on the show! And the band is back with new material! In this very honest and forthcoming conversation, Stephen gets into the conflicts that had caused the band to call it quits in 2014, his personal struggles in the aftermath, and how they reconnected and started the process of playing music together again. Recorded with close friend Tim McTague of Underoath, they recently released an EP called “Silverline”, the first of two that will form a full length record. Stream it now everywhere, and catch them on tour playing their classic albums all the way through!

Episode 312 – Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder joins the show this week! From writing the theme song for the TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, their massive MTV hit "Van Halen", signing to a major and leaving for a Punk Rock label, to the viral hits Do You Like Waffles? and Cat Flushing a Toilet (yup - that was him!), he’s had an incredible career. Nerf Herder recently released a re-issue of their third album “American Cheese” for its 20th anniversary – check it out now everywhere!

Episode 311 – We’re back, and she's back! One of my absolute favourite people ever - Jenna McDougall - joins the show! Since she was barely an adult, Jenna had been fronting Australian uplifting pop-punk group Tonight Alive, playing to huge crowds all over the world. Until, in 2018 when they abruptly went on hiatus. We get to the bottom of what happened, and we discuss her epic solo return, with her new project Hevenshe. Don't miss the new single “No One Will Ever Love You”. It's available now on all platforms, go check it out and follow!

Episode 310 – Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste and Iron Reagan joins the show this week! From his roots listening to punk and hardcore to his new side project with some death metal legends we talk about his career and various projects he’s been in, including his hot sauce company. Of course we also get into the stories and process of writing and recording the new Municipal Waste record, “Electrified Brain”, out July 1st! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com

Episode 309 - This week on the show I talk to the legendary Taylor Hanson of (of course) Hanson! From their start in the music industry at a very young age to his life now as a married father of 7, he takes us through the incredible 30 year career that Hanson has had. What was it like to have a worldwide hit so young? How did they hold it together over the 25 years since MMMbop? We talk about all that and of course we get into their brand new (and awesome) record, “Red Green Blue”, out now on all platforms! Huge thanks to Taylor's publicist Samantha for the lovely introduction!

Episode 308 – The incredibly talented Josh Ramsay is back on the show this week! He just released his new solo album, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, and seriously WHAT. A . RECORD! With the loss of both his parents during the pandemic, we get into the meaning behind the songs written for them, the extreme recording process in which Josh played almost all the instruments himself, and all of the incredible guests featured – including Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Dallas Smith, Fionn, Fefe Dobson, Serena Ryder, Ria Mae, DJ Sharkpocalypse, Tyler Shaw, and his sister Sara Ramsey. We also get into what’s next for Mariana’s Trench but for now, go check out this incredible and diverse record, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, out now on all platforms! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off!

Episode 307 – Derek DiScanio of State Champs is back on the show! We talk about getting back on the road, the evolution of the pop-punk scene, and what he did during the pandemic – including recording a Fall Out Boy over, working on his singing voice, and of course… writing and recording a new album! “Kings of the New Age” will be out May 13th, 2022; don’t miss it! It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com