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Dustin Bates (Starset)
Today on Rock Feed, we’re joined by Dustin Bates, frontman of Starset, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the release of their brand new album Silos, out now.Dustin opens up about leaving behind a PhD program to chase his music dreams, how Starset was formed, and the intense creative process that went into this ambitious new record. We dive into his sci-fi storytelling, the evolution of Starset’s cinematic sound, and why this album started out as singles before transforming into a full-fledged project.0:00 — Dustin Bates Joins Rock Feed + “Silos” Release0:27 — From Singles to Full Album: Why “Silos”1:59 — Sci-Fi Roots & Engineering Background2:26 — Epic Records Deal… Then Dropped3:10 — “My Demons” Breaks Through3:34 — Walking Away from a PhD: No-Brainer Risk4:08 — “Everyone Thought I Was Crazy”4:27 — Early Influences: Phil Collins to Metallica6:03 — Building the Starset Sound: Zimmer, Sigur Rós, Orchestral + Electronic6:42 — Anthem Writing: Hooks that Stick7:06 — Solo vs Co-Writes, Interludes, 18-Hour Days7:43 — Writing on a Train: Lyric Lock-In8:34 — Where Inspiration Really Comes From9:20 — Work Ethic, Growing Up with Less10:00 — The All-In Loan: Recording Without a Label11:17 — Radio Games, Signing, and Recoupment Reality12:20 — “It’s Like an 800% Loan”: Label Economics12:41 — Keeping the Edge: Refusing the Comfort Blanket14:58 — What “Silos” Sounds Like + Next Album Already15:51 — No Tour Yet: Building a Bigger Return16:18 — The AI Video Backlash: What Really Happened17:27 — Tech Evolves: From Synths to AI18:00 — Covers, Not Composers: What AI Can (and Can’t) Do18:39 — Pro-Tech, Not Anti-Art: Using Tools, Hiring Artists21:58 — AI & Society: Jobs, Churn, and the Future23:47 — Closing Thoughts & Mutual Respect
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Will Ramos (Lorna Shore)
Today on the Rock Feed Podcast, we’re joined by Will Ramos of Lorna Shore, one of the fastest-rising frontmen in heavy music. Lorna Shore’s brand new album I Feel the Ever Black Festering Within Me is out now, following up their critically acclaimed record Pain Remains.Will takes us through his journey from LimeWire playlists and skateboarding days to becoming one of the most powerful and unique voices in modern metal. We dive into his earliest influences (Eminem, classic rock, Lamb of God, Bullet for My Valentine), his first concerts, and how he developed his now-iconic vocal style.He also opens up about the band’s massive rise, the personal stories behind the new album, and the surreal moments of meeting his heroes like In Flames and Motionless in White. This is Lorna Shore like you’ve never heard before — raw, honest, and more human than ever.0:00 – Will Ramos joins Rock Feed: The Rise of Lorna Shore1:35 – From Eminem to Lamb of God: The Influences That Shaped Him6:00 – The Warped Tour Moment That Changed His Life Forever9:15 – Wild Teen Years: Skateboarding, Piercings & Chaos12:30 – First Concert as a Fan → Motionless in White14:25 – Finding His Scream: How Ramos Built His Iconic Voice20:50 – From Failed Bands to Joining Lorna Shore22:45 – Breaking Out With Pain Remains & Global Momentum25:15 – Life Offstage: Cars, Drifting & Adrenaline Addiction27:20 – New Album I Feel the Ever Black Festering Within Me OUT NOW29:10 – Meeting His Heroes: In Flames, Motionless in White & More31:20 – Why Passion Keeps Ramos Grounded in Metal
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Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera)
In this Rock Feed exclusive, Zakk Wylde opens up about the passing of his longtime friend and musical brother, Ozzy Osbourne. From sharing the stage for decades to carrying on Ozzy’s legacy through music, Zakk reflects on the loss, the memories that defined their bond, and what Ozzy’s influence will mean for generations to come.Along the way, Zakk also discusses the upcoming Zakk Sabbath “American Winter Tour 2025,” Black Label Society’s new music, and his experiences playing stadiums with Metallica as part of Pantera’s historic return.
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Pete Loeffler (Chevelle)
Today on the Rock Feed Podcast, we’re joined by Pete Loeffler of CHEVELLE to talk about their brand-new album Bright as Blasphemy, the band’s 30+ year journey, the struggles and triumphs of their career, and what it takes to stay at the top of the rock world.Pete opens up about his Midwest roots, skateboarding and punk rock influences, the band’s early struggles with bad record deals, their breakout success with Wonder What’s Next, wild tour stories with Anthrax, Marilyn Manson, and Ozzfest, and how CHEVELLE continues to evolve with their latest heavy, raw, self-produced record.If you’re a CHEVELLE fan, or just love behind-the-scenes rock stories, this episode is packed with them.
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Donnie Radke (Falling In Reverse)
Donnie Radke — son of Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke — gives his first interview ever on the Rock Feed Podcast… and it goes completely off the rails. From hosting the God Is a Weapon tour, to starring in the hilarious new music video All My Women (featuring Hardy), Donnie holds nothing back.In this chaotic, unfiltered conversation, Donnie dishes on his love life, beef with Kermit the Frog, puppet industry drama, and why other puppets are copying his style. He also opens up about fame, relationships, and finding his “soulmate” at the end of the video.🎟 The God Is a Weapon Tour kicks off soon — tickets and dates at fallinginreverse.com
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