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In this episode of the Rock Feed podcast, we sit down with a true icon of the music industry: Matt Pinfield. From his early days building a radio station in his basement to shaping global music culture at MTV, Matt’s journey is nothing short of legendary.Matt opens up about his "nine lives," sharing the visceral details of surviving a life-threatening aneurysm at 15, a horrific car accident in 2018, and his miraculous recovery from a massive stroke in 2025.

Brian Burkheiser breaks his silence. In his first sit-down interview since parting ways with I Prevail, Brian tells his story — from forming one of rock's biggest bands to the vocal injuries, the Eagle Syndrome diagnosis, the legal battle, a manic episode that landed him in a psych ward, and everything in between. Now he's back with his new band Scatterbrain and the debut single "Phases" out everywhere now.

Mark Tremonti joins the Rock Feed Podcast to discuss the massive success of the Creed comeback tour, the truth behind the rumored feud between Scott Stapp and Fred Durst, and the emotional experience of recording inside Eddie Van Halen’s legendary 5150 studio.We also dive deep into the brand new self-titled Alter Bridge album, the "survival mode" that saved the band during the Blackbird era, and Mark's heartfelt Frank Sinatra project dedicated to his daughter. Plus, hear the untold story of how Miles Kennedy really joined the band.

Andy Biersack is back, and he’s getting real about Black Veil Brides, the new single “Certainty,” and why people still misjudge the band years into their career. In this interview, Andy Biersack breaks down how “Certainty” became the “missing song” that completed the record, why Black Veil Brides chose to self-produce their new album, and what it’s like seeing these heavier songs surprise people who never gave BVB a real shot.

Tech N9ne breaks down how he crossed into the rock and metal world, from discovering Slipknot in the late ’90s to collaborating with Ronnie Radke and Falling In Reverse. In this Rock Feed Podcast episode, Tech explains the respect code of metal culture, how random DMs turned into real collaborations, and why rock artists embraced him as one of their own.

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance joins the Rock Feed Podcast to break down the wild, untold story behind the band’s rise, from van tours and punk shows to MTV, TRL, and hearing “Bat Country” on KROQ for the first time. Zacky also reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind his new solo project Darkhorse, why he stopped caring about industry rules, and how creative risk saved Avenged Sevenfold.

SKILLET frontman John Cooper is responding after people online called the band’s new Christmas song “demonic” and even “satanic.” Cooper explains why the reaction didn’t make him angry, why he found it confusing, and how the criticism actually pushed the song even higher.In this interview, Cooper talks about why some people feel the band took something sacred and turned it into something evil, why he believes that criticism misses the entire message of the song, and how the internet often brings out the worst in people. He breaks down the meaning behind the track, the emotion in the video, and why it has resonated with thousands of people dealing with loss, hospital stays, grief, and real pain.

Wolfgang Van Halen joins the Rock Feed Podcast for his first-ever appearance to talk Mammoth’s new album “The End.” Wolfgang Van Halen breaks down the 18-month album grind, why touring shuts off writing mode, and how recording every instrument is his way of proving this is 100% his vision.We also get into the real pressure of the Van Halen name, why Wolfgang Van Halen is determined to be his own person, the bands that shaped his sound, and the four-year fight to claim the Mammoth name. Listen now, then drop your favorite track from The End in the comments.

In this episode of the Rock Feed Podcast, Dayseeker frontman Rory Rodriguez sits down for an honest conversation about the band’s incredible rise, his personal journey through music, and the challenges that come with success.Rory reflects on the bands that first inspired him, how he found his voice as a frontman, and the real-life lessons that shaped Dayseeker’s sound today. From early shows at Chain Reaction to the band’s evolution into one of rock’s most emotional and dynamic acts — this episode dives deep into what makes Dayseeker connect with so many fans.Dayseeker returns with Creature In The Black Night, out everywhere now via Spinefarm Records. Stream here: https://dayseeker.lnk.to/CITBNPresave0:00 Dayseeker Singer Rory Rodriguez Joins Rock Feed0:49 Rory Rodriguez Names the Bands That Inspired Him3:15 Starting His Music Journey6:48 Dealing with Trust and Fame9:55 Earliest Concerts13:49 Evolving Dayseeker's Sound

In this exclusive Rock Feed interview, Josey Scott finally breaks his silence and responds to recent comments and tensions with Saliva. He opens up about his side of the story, the history with the band, and what really led to the fallout.00:00 Intro: Josey Scott joins Rock Feed 00:00:46 Memphis roots and church music 00:04:28 Early bands and the Black Bone years 00:06:22 Black Bone ends and Saliva begins 00:11:23 Building the classic Saliva lineup 00:19:29 Indie album and local radio success 00:23:27 Getting a manager and chasing a record deal 00:24:07 Losing his father before the big break 00:26:25 Def Jam showcase at the New Daisy 00:30:05 Recording the major label debut 00:41:48 Writing “Click Click Boom” overnight 00:46:49 “Always” becomes a massive hit 00:54:39 Recording “Hero” for Spider-Man 01:13:51 WWE theme songs and mainstream success 01:20:03 Leaving the band to focus on family 01:26:29 Blue Ridge reunion performance 01:31:03 Losing his son and finding purpose again