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Skillet frontman John Cooper opens up about depression, betrayal and the fans Skillet lost over COVID. On the Rock Feed Podcast, John Cooper talks about Skillet's new EP After the Storm, out October 9, 2026, the real meaning behind Monster, finally seeing a counselor, why Skillet is bigger in Europe than America, touring with Nickelback and Creed, Joe Rogan, and every track from Scream to Come and Find Me. #Skillet #JohnCooper 0:00 Cold open 0:34 John Cooper on After the Storm 2:01 Depression, his mom and "the fuse" 4:05 Church turmoil and betrayal 7:07 "I feel like You let me down" 10:39 Praying every hour 12:40 Why he finally saw a counselor 18:31 22 million records, not a household name 21:59 Disturbed, COVID and free speech 26:14 Becoming a frontman 28:45 Why a Skillet show is a feeling 29:37 Chester Bennington's lyric secret 34:57 The pyro secret he kept from Jen 36:14 Being called hateful 40:50 Why Skillet fans are so loyal 45:39 How Creed and Nickelback opened Europe 50:58 Bigger in Europe than America 52:00 Individual freedom and surveillance 56:46 Losing up to 15% of fans in 2020 58:38 Joe Rogan and the rise of faith 1:01:10 How he handles the hate 1:05:54 After the Storm track by track: Scream 1:09:09 Lift Me Up 1:10:18 Grave Stomper 1:11:22 After the Storm (the double-wide) 1:13:10 Heaven Help Us 1:16:22 Come and Find Me and David Cowell 1:19:19 Going independent

Ronnie Radke opens up about Falling In Reverse’s new song “Joseph” featuring Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian—the sequel to “Ronald.” In this Rock Feed interview, Ronnie talks prison, fame, band feuds, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, MGK, and the controversy behind his rise. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Bringing Corey Taylor & Serj Tankian Together on 'Joseph' 05:40 Rise to Fame & How Brett Gurewitz Saved His Life 09:26 Making Falling In Reverse’s Music Videos 11:07 Would Ronnie Reunite With Escape the Fate? 12:37 Inspiration vs. Copying Other Artists 15:53 His Dad’s Reaction to His Success 16:16 What Happened With Chris Motionless 19:25 Andy Biersack’s Tour Confrontation 22:32 A Falling In Reverse, MIW & BVB Stadium Tour? 23:37 Fans Who Grew Up With Falling In Reverse 25:23 The Fan Who Rushed the Stage 26:49 Inside Falling In Reverse’s Lineup 30:29 Why Former Band Members Were Fired 31:23 Ronnie’s Honest Take on Yungblud 34:32 MGK 37:45 Spiritbox, Touring Backlash & Fan Pressure 42:46 Prison, Therapy & Finding Peace 45:44 TikTok Shop & the Business of Selling Merch 49:45 Friendship With Alex Terrible 51:38 Standing by Marilyn Manson 53:55 Ronnie Responds to Allegations About His Past 55:13 Marilyn Manson’s Rib Removal 57:49 Internet Haters & Parasocial Fans 59:58 Turning Off DMs & Growing Up Online 01:02:55 Being Hated vs. Being Ignored 01:03:33 Songwriting & Outlasting the Warped Tour Era 01:06:52 Sebastian Bach, Eddie Trunk & Backing Tracks 01:11:46 The State of Rock & Respect for Papa Roach 01:14:04 Ronnie’s Childhood Cat Story 01:17:10 Ronnie’s Message to His Critics

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

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

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

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.