Heavy Music Interviews – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:49:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 Heavy Music Interviews – Consequence https://consequence.net 32 32 2023 Heavy Band of the Year Metallica: “We’re Gonna Do Whatever the F**k We Wanna Do” https://consequence.net/2023/12/metallica-heavy-band-of-the-year-2023/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/metallica-heavy-band-of-the-year-2023/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345422 Kirk Hammett reflects on Metallica's monster year.

2023 Heavy Band of the Year Metallica: “We’re Gonna Do Whatever the F**k We Wanna Do”
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Our 2023 Annual Report rocks on today with the announcement of Metallica as our 2023 Heavy Band of the Year. Keep it locked for the rest of our annual report, detailing the best music, film, and television of the year. Find our full Annual Report coverage here, and don’t forget…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/metallica-heavy-band-of-the-year-2023/feed/ 0 Spencer Kaufman Kirk Hammett: "All of us are ornery... and a little angry to begin with, so bring it on" Metallica Heavy Band of the Year 2023 Maggie Lindemann on Social Media and Music: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast https://consequence.net/2023/12/maggie-lindemann-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/maggie-lindemann-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:38:54 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344557 The singer also talks about her album SUCKERPUNCH and her experience as a woman in the music industry.

Maggie Lindemann on Social Media and Music: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast
Anne Erickson

]]> Beyond the Boys Club is the latest addition to the Consequence Podcast Network, featuring journalist and radio host Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. Spinning off from the interview column of the same name, the series highlights women and non-binary musicians as they offer their perspectives on the industry and…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/maggie-lindemann-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/feed/ 0 Anne Erickson Anne Erickson The singer also discusses her album SUCKERPUNCH and her experience as a woman in the music industry Maggie Lindemann Beyond the Boys Club Perry Farrell Talks Porno for Pyros Reunion, 2024 Farewell Tour, and 30th Anniversary of Debut Album https://consequence.net/2023/12/perry-farrell-porno-for-pyros-interview/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/perry-farrell-porno-for-pyros-interview/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:51:39 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344193 The singer also discusses the band's new song "Agua" and offers a scoop on another track called "Fingernail."

Perry Farrell Talks Porno for Pyros Reunion, 2024 Farewell Tour, and 30th Anniversary of Debut Album
Greg Prato

]]> Over the years, there was talk that there was unreleased Porno for Pyros material that was written before their breakup in 1998. But when the band – singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Peter DiStefano, bassist Mike Watt (who replaced original member Martyn LeNoble), and drummer Stephen Perkins – called it a…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/perry-farrell-porno-for-pyros-interview/feed/ 0 Greg Prato "Porno for Pyros was definitely syrup that was still dripping off the bottle" Porno for Pyros Perry Farrell Godsmack Talk Final Album Lighting Up the Sky and 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled LP https://consequence.net/video/godsmack-final-album-25th-anniversary-self-titled/ https://consequence.net/video/godsmack-final-album-25th-anniversary-self-titled/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:24:53 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1343767 Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin discuss their final album, a "love letter" to their whole career.

Godsmack Talk Final Album Lighting Up the Sky and 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled LP
Jonah Krueger

]]> Earlier this year, multiplatinum rockers Godsmack released their latest album, Lighting Up the Sky, while also declaring that it would be their final LP ever. While Godsmack assured fans they’d continue to tour, dispelling any rumors of a breakup, drummer Shannon Larkin and frontman Sully Erna recently explained to Heavy…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/godsmack-final-album-25th-anniversary-self-titled/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin explain why their latest album is also their last one ever Godsmack Megadeth on Touring Life, Grammy Awards, and Resistance to Writing a Concept Album https://consequence.net/video/megadeth-louder-than-life-2023-interview/ https://consequence.net/video/megadeth-louder-than-life-2023-interview/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:04:17 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1341645 Dave Mustaine and James LoMenzo catch up with Heavy Consequence backstage at Louder Than Life 2023.

Megadeth on Touring Life, Grammy Awards, and Resistance to Writing a Concept Album
Jonah Krueger

]]> In 2022, after years of trials and tribulations, thrash metal titans Megadeth released their 16th studio LP, The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!, a project that proved Dave Mustaine and company still had as much life in them as their album titles had death. The album doesn’t just stand…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/megadeth-louder-than-life-2023-interview/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger "There doesn't seem to be anything that is happening that we can't handle right now" Megadeth interview featured Perry Farrell: Mike Watt Will Play Bass on Porno for Pyros’ 2024 Farewell Tour https://consequence.net/2023/11/perry-farrell-mike-watt-porno-for-pyros-2024-farewell-tour/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/perry-farrell-mike-watt-porno-for-pyros-2024-farewell-tour/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:46:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1341419 The singer tells us that Watt will join Porno for Pyros on their farewell outing.

Perry Farrell: Mike Watt Will Play Bass on Porno for Pyros’ 2024 Farewell Tour
Greg Prato

]]> After playing a few reunion shows last year, Porno for Pyros recently announced a 2024 North American farewell tour. And while a press release announcing the tour revealed that original members Perry Farrell (vocals), Peter DiStefano (guitar), and Stephen Perkins (drums) would be taking part, a bassist was unconfirmed. That…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/perry-farrell-mike-watt-porno-for-pyros-2024-farewell-tour/feed/ 0 Greg Prato "Mike Watt is in my estimation one of the greatest bass players of all time" Porno for Pyros' Perry Farrell and Mike Watt Kat Leon on Genre Bending in Holy Wars: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast https://consequence.net/2023/11/holy-wars-kat-leon-beyond-the-boys-club/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/holy-wars-kat-leon-beyond-the-boys-club/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:26:38 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1341349 The Holy Wars singer discusses the band's new Cult Classic EP and more in our latest episode.

Kat Leon on Genre Bending in Holy Wars: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast
Anne Erickson

]]> Beyond the Boys Club is the latest addition to the Consequence Podcast Network, featuring journalist and radio host Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. Spinning off from the interview column of the same name, the series highlights women and non-binary musicians as they offer their perspectives on the industry and…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/holy-wars-kat-leon-beyond-the-boys-club/feed/ 0 Anne Erickson Anne Erickson Anne Erickson "I grew up in theater, and I was a huge Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor fan" Holy Wars Beyond the Boys Club Deafheaven’s George Clarke Talks 10 Years of Sunbather https://consequence.net/video/deafheaven-10th-anniversary-sunbather-interview/ https://consequence.net/video/deafheaven-10th-anniversary-sunbather-interview/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:51:01 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1337853 From memes to proving the naysayers wrong, Sunbather has more than stood the test of time.

Deafheaven’s George Clarke Talks 10 Years of Sunbather
Jonah Krueger

]]> Ten years ago, Deafheaven challenged the boundaries of metal with the genre-bending, controversy-sparking epic Sunbather. Though some black metal purists resisted the album upon release, a decade on, it’s safe to say the record’s raw power and lasting impact has quieted the naysayers. “At the time, it really affected us…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/deafheaven-10th-anniversary-sunbather-interview/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger "At the time ... I was very taken aback that people would be so critical of what we were doing" Deafheaven Sophie Lloyd on Conquering Her Imposter Syndrome: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast https://consequence.net/2023/11/sophie-lloyd-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/sophie-lloyd-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:01:26 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1337390 The guitar virtuoso opens up about her debut album, performing with Machine Gun Kelly, and more.

Sophie Lloyd on Conquering Her Imposter Syndrome: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast
Anne Erickson

]]> Beyond the Boys Club is the latest addition to the Consequence Podcast Network, featuring journalist and radio host Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. Spinning off from the interview column of the same name, the series highlights women and non-binary musicians as they offer their perspectives on the industry and…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/sophie-lloyd-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/feed/ 0 Anne Erickson Anne Erickson Anne Erickson The guitarist opens up about her debut album, performing with Machine Gun Kelly, and more Sophie Lloyd Beyond the Boys Club Royal Blood Talk Back to the Water Below, Duo Dynamic, and Impressive Chart Streak https://consequence.net/video/royal-blood-louder-than-life-2023-interview/ https://consequence.net/video/royal-blood-louder-than-life-2023-interview/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:59 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1336056 The UK duo discuss their new album and much more in a video interview with Heavy Consequence.

Royal Blood Talk Back to the Water Below, Duo Dynamic, and Impressive Chart Streak
Jonah Krueger

]]> On September 8th, British rock duo Royal Blood released Back to the Water Below. A groovy, riff-heavy set of new songs, the record arrived as the act’s fourth studio album. Remarkably, it also marked the fourth time they’ve hit No. 1 on the UK chart, continuing their uniquely flawless commercial streak:…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/royal-blood-louder-than-life-2023-interview/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger The UK duo tell us exactly when to use the term "bananas." Royal Blood Two for the Road: Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss on Joint Tour, Learning from Van Halen and Alice Cooper, and More https://consequence.net/video/two-for-the-road-wolfgang-van-halen-nita-strauss/ https://consequence.net/video/two-for-the-road-wolfgang-van-halen-nita-strauss/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:11:46 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1335033 Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss are teaming up for a fall tour.

Two for the Road: Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss on Joint Tour, Learning from Van Halen and Alice Cooper, and More
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Two for the Road is a series in which two artists touring together chat about playing shows, life backstage, and more. The latest installment of the series features Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss. Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH are embarking on a headlining North American fall tour, featuring direct…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/two-for-the-road-wolfgang-van-halen-nita-strauss/feed/ 0 Spencer Kaufman Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss are hitting the road together this fall Two for the Road Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss Nita Strauss on Cutting “Through the Noise” to Find Her Own Path: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast https://consequence.net/2023/10/nita-strauss-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/nita-strauss-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:03:17 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1333590 The guitarist talks about her latest solo album, touring with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, and much more.

Nita Strauss on Cutting “Through the Noise” to Find Her Own Path: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast
Anne Erickson

]]> Beyond the Boys Club is the latest addition to the Consequence Podcast Network, featuring journalist and radio host Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. Spinning off from the interview column of the same name, the series highlights women and non-binary musicians as they offer their perspectives on the industry and…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/10/nita-strauss-beyond-the-boys-club-podcast/feed/ 0 Anne Erickson Anne Erickson The guitarist discusses her latest solo album, touring with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, and much more Nita Strauss K.K. Downing: Rob Halford Got “One More Shot at Glory” with Judas Priest, But Not Me https://consequence.net/2023/10/k-k-downing-judas-priest-denied-one-more-shot/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/k-k-downing-judas-priest-denied-one-more-shot/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:50:15 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1330972 The former Priest guitarist claims he was denied re-entry into the legendary metal band.

K.K. Downing: Rob Halford Got “One More Shot at Glory” with Judas Priest, But Not Me
Greg Prato

]]> From 1969 to 2011, K.K. Downing was a member of Judas Priest, and alongside Glenn Tipton made up one of metal’s all-time greatest guitar tandems. The pair helped power such classic albums as British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance, and Painkiller, along with headbanging anthems like “Breaking the Law,” “Living After…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/10/k-k-downing-judas-priest-denied-one-more-shot/feed/ 0 Greg Prato The former Priest guitarist says any chances of a reunion are now "done" K.K. Downing and Rob Halford Sharon den Adel Tackles Global Issues on Within Temptation’s Bleed Out: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast https://consequence.net/2023/10/within-temptation-beyond-the-boys-club/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/within-temptation-beyond-the-boys-club/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:10 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1330367 The singer joins host Anne Erickson on the debut episode of the latest Consequence Podcast Network series.

Sharon den Adel Tackles Global Issues on Within Temptation’s Bleed Out: Beyond the Boys Club Podcast
Anne Erickson

]]> Beyond the Boys Club is a new podcast from journalist and radio host Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. Spinning off from the interview column of the same name, the show highlights women and non-binary artists as they offer their perspectives on the music industry and discuss their personal experiences.…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/10/within-temptation-beyond-the-boys-club/feed/ 0 Anne Erickson Anne Erickson Anne Erickson Anne Erickson The singer joins the debut episode of Consequence Podcast Network's new series with host Anne Erickson within temptation sharon den adel beyond the boys club podcast debut episode edit K.K. Downing Talks New KK’s Priest Album, Judas Priest Memories, Iron Maiden’s Rise, and State of Metal https://consequence.net/2023/10/kk-downing-kks-priest-interview-2023/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/kk-downing-kks-priest-interview-2023/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:47:02 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1328759 Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing discusses the new KK's Priest album The Sinner Rides Again and more.

K.K. Downing Talks New KK’s Priest Album, Judas Priest Memories, Iron Maiden’s Rise, and State of Metal
Greg Prato

]]> For over four decades, K.K. Downing served as one-half of the guitar duo of Judas Priest — and in the process, helped make them one of the world’s leading (and most influential, both musically and visually) metal bands of all time. After exiting Priest in 2011, Downing kept busy with…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/10/kk-downing-kks-priest-interview-2023/feed/ 0 Greg Prato “On the new album, I thought, ‘OK, let’s up the ante a little bit and do kind of what we did after Ram It Down with Painkiller.’” KK's Priest