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Twenty years of Still Searching, a heavier new sound, and a whole new chapter ahead for Senses Fail. 🤘 Host Hollie Nicole catches up with Senses Fail at Aftershock 2026 for a conversation about the band's past, present, and future. As Senses Fail celebrates the 20th anniversary of Still Searching, the band reflects on the era that helped shape a generation of emo and post-hardcore fans. They revisit the music, fashion, and community of 2006 while discussing how performing emotionally personal songs has changed over time. The conversation also gets personal as Buddy Nielsen discusses therapy, vulnerability, and growing up in the public eye. Plus, drummer Steve shares his journey from The Color Morale to Senses Fail and why he's excited to finally record with the band. And there's new music on the horizon! The band teases a heavier direction and big plans for its upcoming 25th anniversary. For longtime Senses Fail fans and anyone who grew up on 2000s emo, this one's for you. Only on Teaser Talk with Hollie Nicole.

Hollywood Undead join host Hollie Kitchens for a fast, funny and completely unfiltered conversation from day one of Rocklahoma. While battling the festival heat, the band talks about a busy year filled with touring, writing and recording, along with the return of Taste of Chaos. The group also teases a new song produced by Tyler Smith, a possible follow-up with an old-school Hollywood Undead feel and plans to head to Europe early next year. Then, Hollie challenges them to identify their five most popular songs on Spotify, leading to stories and jokes about longtime fan favorites like “Everywhere I Go,” “Undead,” “Bullet” and “Coming in Hot.” They wrap up by previewing the pyro and cryo planned for their Rocklahoma performance and remembering their 2013 appearance alongside Guns N’ Roses. Listen to the full conversation, then follow Teaser Talk for more exclusive interviews with rock and metal artists.

Mark Wilson from Jet joins Hollie Nicole for a relaxed and hilarious conversation on day one of Rocklahoma. Ahead of Jet’s first performance at the festival, Mark talks about the band’s busy year on the road, including shows across Australia and Europe before returning to the United States. He shares what he hopes to explore during the current run, from Kansas City barbecue and New Orleans to Oklahoma’s onion burgers. The conversation also takes an unexpected trip through Rocklahoma campground culture before returning to the music. Mark reveals that Jet are working on new material and hope to release something within the next six to eight months, although he stops short of promising a timeline. He also explains how the band’s natural chemistry gives its songs a recognizable identity while leaving room to explore new sounds. Listen to the full episode and follow Teaser Talk for more exclusive conversations with rock and metal artists.

Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry joins Hollie Kitchens at Rocklahoma for a heartfelt conversation about touring, vulnerability and the power music has to help people heal. Chris previews the energy fans can expect from the band’s festival set and reflects on touring with Shinedown and Coheed and Cambria. He also looks ahead to Black Stone Cherry’s upcoming European run with 10 Years, marking the first time the two bands will complete a full tour together. The conversation takes an emotional turn as Chris explains the personal story behind the band’s newest single, “Deep,” and how listeners have shared their own experiences with the group. He opens up about mental health, the music that helped him through a nervous breakdown and why he believes music is the world’s only universal language. Chris also leaves fans with a playful tease about another batch of songs. Follow Teaser Talk for more honest conversations with rock and metal artists.

The Warden’s Widow and Vic join host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a spooky, playful interview exploring Blood Prison and the haunted history of the Ohio State Reformatory. The Warden’s Widow shares the tragic true story that loosely inspired her character, along with the rumored ghost story that helped shape her delightfully sinister personality. Vic explains how Blood Prison uses immersive storytelling, dedicated scare actors, elaborate rooms, and movie-quality sets to make visitors feel like they have stepped inside a horror film. The conversation also uncovers the famous movies filmed at the reformatory, including The Shawshank Redemption, Tango & Cash, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Escape Plan. Plus, Vic discusses unexplained noises inside the historic prison, its reported one-dollar sale, and stories about overcrowded cells during its operating years. Hollie gives Blood Prison a terrifying 10 out of 10 before learning how horror fans can experience its Halloween season, Christmas haunt, convention appearances, and Inkcarceration attraction. Press play for ghost stories, horror history, rock festival energy, paranormal mysteries, and a wicked encounter with The Warden’s Widow!

Cartoonist, illustrator, and festival artist Jay Howell joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration for a funny, fascinating conversation connecting animation, skate culture, tattoos, and the world of rock and metal festivals. Jay shares how drawing for Vans, Antihero, Creature, and Burton Snowboards helped shape his career before Bob’s Burgers creator Loren Bouchard discovered his artwork at a San Francisco show. He also reveals the hilariously dark original concept for Bob’s Burgers and how his loose drawing style evolved when the series entered television development. The story then takes a rock-and-roll turn as Jay explains how tattooing a creative director led to an unexpected offer to join the Danny Wimmer Presents festival circuit. That opportunity became one of his favorite jobs, allowing him to create festival artwork and draw musicians including Slash, Kerry King, Green Day, Insane Clown Posse, and Pierce the Veil. Jay also discusses drawing dozens of fans each day, why attendees are just as important as the bands, and the artist still sitting at the top of his wish list. Plus, he teases upcoming Guns N’ Roses artwork, posters, merchandise, art shows, ShipRocked, and appearances at Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Aftershock, and future DWP festivals. Press play for animation history, rock festival art, unforgettable celebrity encounters, Inkcarceration chaos, and Hollie Nicole receiving her own Jay Howell character!

Vicar Blood joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a fun, fast-moving interview about their first performance at the Ohio State Reformatory, an unexpectedly massive crowd, new music, festival tattoos, and one seriously heavy album on the horizon. The band recalls taking the stage early in the day and finding the field already packed with fans and an impressive pit. They also dive into the fascinating and unsettling history of the Ohio State Reformatory, including its electric chair, stories from the prison, and the surprising price paid for the property after The Shawshank Redemption was released. The conversation gets even wilder when Vicar Blood reveals where they were during the festival lockdown, what tattoo was acquired during the evacuation, and why Hollie and her crew left Inkcarceration with matching “sexy ghost” tattoos. Vicar Blood also confirms that its upcoming album is being wrapped up and sent for mastering. The band promises an extremely heavy release, more songs already in development, and a super-secret music video coming soon. Press play for a packed Inkcarceration crowd, Ohio State Reformatory history, tattoo chaos, new metal music, and details about Vicar Blood’s Friday the 13th show at Globe Iron in Cleveland!

Jepha Howard of The Used returns to Teaser Talk for a fast, funny, and nostalgia-packed interview with host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival. Jepha takes on the Spotify Top 10 challenge and tries to guess the songs fans stream the most. Do “The Taste of Ink,” “All That I’ve Got,” “The Bird and the Worm,” “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” “A Box Full of Sharp Objects,” and “Blue and Yellow” make the cut? His reactions reveal just how different streaming favorites can be from the songs a musician personally loves. Jepha also reflects on The Used’s emotional performance with a symphony and choir inside the Sydney Opera House, plus the unforgettable acoustics and powerful atmosphere that left the room in tears. He then previews the band’s Inkcarceration set, packed with greatest hits, unexpected choices, and a joking promise of lightning. Press play for The Used nostalgia, Spotify surprises, festival energy, touring stories, and plenty of classic Teaser Talk chaos!

Alien Ant Farm joins host Hollie Nicole backstage at Inkcarceration Festival for a funny, candid, and surprisingly reflective interview about new music, 25 years of ANThology, and three decades of life as a rock band. Fresh off the stage at the Ohio State Reformatory, Dryden Mitchell and Terry Corso discuss performing through a “tornado of noise,” releasing “Reasons,” and working with producer Howard Benson on Alien Ant Farm’s next album. They also explain how the band continues experimenting across rock, metal, reggae, jazz, and other styles without losing the unmistakable voice at the center of its sound. The conversation explores Alien Ant Farm’s loyal UK audience, the thrill of seeing younger fans discover the band, and how lyrics written decades ago can take on powerful new meanings later in life. Plus, the band teases the 25th anniversary of ANThology, more touring, a new record, and hopes of returning to South America and Asia. Press play for new music, festival energy, legacy, laughter, and classic Teaser Talk chaos!

Killstreak joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a hilarious, high-energy interview blending metal, video games, haunted prison stories, and one unforgettable festival evacuation. After surviving Inkcarceration’s Code Red and taking shelter inside the Ohio State Reformatory, the Ohio band shares its claustrophobic prison experience and a chilling story involving a sudden temperature drop and mysterious orbs. The group also reacts to the surprising history of the famous Shawshank Redemption filming location. Then it is game on as Killstreak breaks down “S.O.L.,” its Grand Theft Auto 6-inspired collaboration with ten56. The band reveals what the title stands for and explains how its albums are built around video game subgenres, including first-person shooters, fantasy games, and an upcoming horror era inspired by Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Devil May Cry, Castlevania, The Last of Us, and Luigi’s Mansion. Plus, hear the band debate Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Country, and Mario Tennis before teasing an experimental new song that may stretch eight to ten minutes. Press play for heavy music, gaming nostalgia, haunted prison chaos, festival stories, and a seriously intriguing glimpse at Killstreak’s next album!

Earshot joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for an energetic conversation about connecting with an early festival crowd, building a lasting career in rock, and refusing to give up when success becomes a numbers game. The band reflects on its Inkcarceration performance and the unexpectedly strong turnout before diving into the history surrounding the Ohio State Reformatory, the iconic filming location associated with The Shawshank Redemption. Expect surprising prison trivia, rabbit-hole conversations, and plenty of classic Teaser Talk personality. Earshot also shares a powerful perspective on persistence that reaches far beyond music. Whether someone is building a band, pursuing an acting career, launching a business, or chasing another ambitious goal, the same principle applies: stay active, keep showing up, and keep going. Press play for Earshot, rock festival energy, music industry insight, Ohio State Reformatory history, and a final teaser about what fans can look forward to next!

If Not For Me joins host Hollie Nicole for a fast, funny, and revealing interview from Inkcarceration Festival 2026 at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The band takes us inside the chaos of a last-minute weather delay, the moment a crowd-surfing Patrick Star confirmed they had officially won over the festival crowd, and the excitement surrounding their new album, Where the Light Begins to Fade. They also discuss “Lie Awake” featuring Wind Walkers, why they want to debut the song live with Trevor Borg, experimenting with different producers, and life on the road with Memphis May Fire, Caskets, Royale Lynn, and John Harvie. Plus, the band teases a mysterious hometown event and an unreleased ballad that may surprise longtime fans. Press play for metalcore, haunted-prison lore, festival stories, touring talk, new music, and the kind of rock-and-roll chaos you can only find on Teaser Talk!

Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire and Anberlin joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for an energetic conversation about Shapeshifter, two decades of musical evolution, unpredictable festival conditions, and what comes next for the metalcore band. As smoke disrupts the Inkcarceration schedule, Matty discusses preparing to perform in difficult air quality and recalls using oxygen tanks during shows in Denver. He also shares his experience touring the Ohio State Reformatory and whether he would return to explore the famously spooky prison again. Matty then reflects on the success of Shapeshifter and why Memphis May Fire’s two most recent records have become the biggest of their 20-year career. He explains the band’s refusal to write music for radio programmers, record labels, or anyone other than themselves, trusting that emotionally honest songs will connect with listeners. The interview also explores Memphis May Fire’s multigenerational fan base, meeting children named after the band, upcoming South America dates, and plans to begin creating the next record after the current touring cycle. Plus, Matty delivers a genuine Teaser Talk exclusive by revealing that his other band, Anberlin, has completed a new album planned for release in November. Press play for metalcore, touring stories, haunted prison history, new music news, and one reveal Matty may not have been ready to announce!

We came to Inkcarceration 2026 for the music and somehow left with matching prison tattoos, severe-weather trauma, backstage stories, one hour of sleep, and possible evidence of paranormal activity. In this solo Inkcarceration recap and review, Hollie Nicole shares the full story of Teaser Talk’s chaotic three-day adventure at the Ohio State Reformatory. We’re reliving our interviews with Matty Mullins, If Not For Me, Earshot, Alien Ant Farm, Killstreak, and more - plus the moment Matty gave Teaser Talk an exclusive Anberlin album announcement. Then things get a little unhinged. A Code Red weather evacuation traps us inside the prison, we make our eventual “escape,” get matching ghost tattoos, throw toilet paper from the stage during A Day To Remember, watch Limp Bizkit surrounded by an unforgettable crowd, and accept an invitation to explore the haunted prison at midnight. Did we capture an orb on camera? Was it dust? Was it a ghost looking for its Teaser Talk debut? You can decide. Grab a drink and catch up with Hollie like you’re reliving the wildest festival weekend with your best friend.

Phil Sandoval of Armored Saint joins Hollie Nicole on Teaser Talk for a conversation about the band’s new album, Emotion Factory Reset, their creative process, and what keeps the band moving forward after decades in heavy metal. Phil shares the unexpected story behind the album title, how the phrase came from a murder trial commentary, and how it later became part of the song “Close to the Bone.” He also talks about contributing lyrics, collaborating with John Bush, working with Metal Blade Records, and why Armored Saint continues to focus on integrity, groove, and emotional connection. Fans will also hear a teaser about a possible co-headlining tour with a West Coast band in fall 2026.