Episodes

  • Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia: Video games, the power of heavy metal and why we’re part of a Sleepless Empire
    Jan 7 2025

    Welcome to episode number 18 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    To kick off 2025, Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton meets Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia.


    Joining us from her home in Milan, Cristina dives into her love of video game culture and it’s connection to heavy metal, the band’s formative years in the Italian metal scene, their rise through Ozzfest and Download, and why she fell in love with goth music.


    Plus we explore Lacuna Coil’s upcoming full-length Sleepless Empire and what it says about today’s society.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    58 mins
  • The best of 2024
    Dec 31 2024

    For the final instalment of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR, we’re looking back at some of our favourite podcast moments from of the year.


    In this reflective edition, K! Editor Luke Morton and Producer Alex (who has been let out of his cupboard) revisit interviews with the likes of Jerry Cantrell, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley, Chrissy Costanza, Cassyette and Trivium’s Matt Heafy.


    Subscribe now so you never miss a future episode and make sure to check out all sixteen interviews from 2024. There’s a lot to sink your teeth into!


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    44 mins
  • A Christmas special with Bill Bailey
    Dec 24 2024

    Welcome to episode number 16 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week is a certified Christmas cracker with the wonderful Bill Bailey joining Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton to chat about all things festive.


    Joining us just days before his Thoughtifier residency in London, Bill shares his Christmas traditions, his thoughts on Brussels sprouts, why batteries might be the ultimate gift and the intricacies of playing a laser harp.


    Plus his memories of playing to tens of thousands metalheads at Sonisphere and why he finally took the plunge on removing his trademark long hair.


    Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Jerry Cantrell, Devin Townsend, Sum 41 and more.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    36 mins
  • Lambrini Girls: Discovering punk rock, capitalism in the music industry and making music with a message
    Dec 17 2024

    Welcome to episode number 15 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week, K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira of Lambrini Girls.


    Meeting at 21 Soho in London, the two best friends take us inside their impending debut album Who Let The Dogs Out, the vital messages in their music, the need for more transparency in the music industry and why they really want to play inside a Travis Perkins.


    Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our previous interviews with Cassyette, Kid Bookie, RØRY and more.


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    Recorded at 21 Soho in London.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    54 mins
  • Devin Townsend: Staying authentic, learning to love yourself and finding what’s important in life
    Dec 10 2024

    Welcome to episode number 14 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week, K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with with the creative powerhouse Devin Townsend.


    Recorded at Nando’s Studio in Soho, the pair dive into Devin’s music-making process, the importance of staying true to yourself and your emotions, struggling with ideas of success and why Devin is making some very serious changes to his life and output.


    Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our back catalogue featuring, Jerry Cantrell, Creeper, Sum 41 and more.


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    Recorded at Nando’s Studio in Soho, London.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    50 mins
  • Aaron Heard from Jesus Piece: Hardcore, community and purging your pain
    Dec 4 2024

    Welcome to episode number 13 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Jesus Piece vocalist Aaron Heard. Sitting down at 21 Soho in London, the pair look back on Aaron’s introduction to heavy music, the resurgence of hardcore in recent years, why he’ll always give back to the scene that raised him and how he creates such a violent atmosphere onstage.


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    Recorded at 21 Soho in London.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    41 mins
  • RØRY: ADHD, processing trauma and reclaiming your story
    Nov 26 2024

    Welcome to episode number 12 of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week K! Editor Luke Morton sits down with RØRY ahead of her long-awaited debut album, RESTORATION. Meeting at Nando’s Studio in Soho, RØRY looks back on her turbulent life so far, exploring the depths of drug addiction and toxic relationships that almost ruined her life, as well as her experiences of ADHD, sort-of finding religion and finding the confidence to embrace her age.


    Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And make sure to check out our back catalogue featuring Cassyette, NOAHFINNCE, Kid Bookie and more.


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    Recorded at Nando’s Studio Soho.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    57 mins
  • Chrissy Costanza: Dungeons & Dragons, the pressure of fame and the impact of social media on artists
    Nov 19 2024

    Welcome to episode number eleven of Kerrang! In Conversation, powered by KILLSTAR.


    This week K! Editor Luke Morton is joined in the studio by Chrissy Costanza ahead of her debut solo tour of the UK. Meeting very early in the morning, the pair dive into Chrissy's love of fantasy and video games, the stories behind her new EP VII, her relationship with the internet and much much more.


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    Recorded at 21 Soho.


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    Produced by Alex Gold.


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    50 mins