The DJ Force X Podcast

Welcome, listeners, to another riveting installment of The DJ Force X Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to bring you Episode #256, where we shine a spotlight on Brien, a key player in the electrifying band, Bridges Ablaze, hailing from the music-rich streets of Austin, Texas. Tune in as we explore their fascinating journey – from inception to the driving forces behind their music. Plus, get an exclusive peek into their upcoming ventures that promise to set the scene on fire. Stay tuned and don't let this burgeoning talent slip under your radar! Tune in and enjoy the podcast! WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex

Welcome to Episode #255 of The DJ Force X Podcast! In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Logan, a member of the dynamic band AllThePrettyThings, based in the vibrant music scene of Wilmington, NC. AllThePrettyThings brings a fresh blend of emotive and powerful rock/metal sounds that are sure to captivate new listeners. Join us as we delve into their journey, discussing everything from their formation to the inspirations behind their music, and the exciting plans they have for the future. Don't miss out on discovering this emerging talent! Tune in and enjoy the podcast!

The DJ Force X Podcast #254 I'm thrilled to have Perttu Kivilaakso, the talented musician from @apocalyptica, joining me today. Together, we delve into the exciting details surrounding their highly anticipated album, 'Plays Metallica Volume 2.' From discussing the creative process behind reinterpreting @metallica's iconic songs to exploring the intricate musical arrangements, we uncover the passion and dedication that went into this project. Beyond their upcoming album, Perttu and I delve into Apocalyptica's European tour, eagerly anticipating the electrifying performances and the chance to connect with their fans across the continent. We also touch upon the band's diverse range of inspirations, from classical music to heavy metal, and how these influences shape their distinctive sound. Join us as we embark on a journey through the world of Apocalyptica, exploring their latest endeavours, musical evolution, and the boundless creativity that continues to define their remarkable career. WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex

🚨🎧 ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎧🚨 Check out the latest episode of the DJ Force X Podcast at Linktr.ee/djforcex! In this episode, we kick off 2024 with a special guest: Elias Soriano, the lead vocalist of Nonpoint. Nonpoint are gearing up for their 2024 leg of The Million Watts tour across the USA. Plus, after years of anticipation, they're finally returning to the UK in November with an epic lineup featuring Soil, HedPE, and The Union Underground. Tune in as we dive into all the exciting details and more!

I welcome author Jonathan Mael to the podcast, his new book ‘Harlem World - How Hip Hop’s Super Showdown Changed Music Forever’ is out now. Jonathan takes us back to a pivotal moment in the history of hip hop. The book chronicles the legendary rap battle between Cold Crush Bros and Fantastic Romantic Five, which took place at Harlem World Club in 1981. The stakes were high, with a $1000 prize for the winner. Mael’s book provides a micro-history of this momentous event and its impact on the music industry. Jonathan Mael is a high school teacher and reporter who has written for several publications, including The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, and ESPN. uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harlem-World-Showdown-Changed-Forever/dp/142144688X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2811MX8395O4T&keywords=harlem+world&qid=1700135230&rnid=1642204031&s=books&sprefix=harlem+world%2Caps%2C75&sr=1-1 usa https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-World-Showdown-Changed-Forever/dp/142144688X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RAO9AEZWJLIU&keywords=harlem+world&qid=1700135298&sprefix=harlem+world%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1

Hey, everyone! 🎉🎉🎉 I had the pleasure of chatting with the iconic Saffron from Republica about their latest single, ‘New York’! 🎶🎤🎧 The band has been on a hiatus for over a decade, and it’s great to see them back in action with this techno-infused pop/rock track. The single is out now via Armalyte Industries. During our conversation, we talked about the inspiration behind the song, the making of the video, and Saffron’s time in musical theatre. It was a fantastic chat, and I’m excited to share it with you all! 😍 #Republica #NewYork #ArmalyteIndustries #Saffron #Music #PopRock #Techno #Interview #MusicVideo #MusicalTheatre ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

On this, the 250th episode (!) of the podcast, I welcome Phil from Taproot. We chat about their new album ’SC/SSRS’ (Out Now). The resurgence of Nu Metal, tours, Welcome to Rockville festival and more. Check it out!

I welcome Christian Hoffman, better known as Toronto Is Broken, back to the podcast. He is a British DJ and producer based in Leicestershire. He has been active in the UK drum & bass scene since 2012 and has earned his fair share of support from DJs across the dance music spectrum, including Noisia, Paul Oakenfold, Sub Focus, Blanke, Metrik, Friction, Matrix & Futurebound, Joe Ford, TC and René LaVice (BBC Radio 1). Toronto Is Broken's new album titled "Torontoisbroken" is set to release on December 1st via FiXT. The album features collaborations with REEBZ and Sebotage. Toronto Is Broken's music is known for seamlessly crossing between drum & bass and metal throughout his DJ Sets and music production. Check it out!

Ritchie McCombe from the band CrostPaths returns to the podcast! We talk their latest EP ‘This is Fire’ and their brand new single ‘Tripwire’. We also chat about parenthood, and how to balance life and the band. Also we start a rumour! Check it out!

I have Tom Templar (Vocals) from Green Lung on this episode of the podcast. We chat about the forthcoming album ‘This Heathen Land’. (3rd November via Nuclear Blast Records), UK Folklore, and more. Enjoy! ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

Returning to the podcast for a 2nd time, we have Emma Boster from Dying Wish. We talk about their 2nd album 'Symptoms of Survival' (Out via Sharptone Records), their forthcoming US tour and who Emma would love to work with in the future. Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

I am joined by Valentino Arteago from the band ‘Of Mice & Men’. They have a new album called ‘Tether’ (Out via Sharptone Records) and an impending EU/UK Tour in November/December. We chat about the making of ’Tether’ from the music to the accompanying artwork, all self produced by the band. Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

Back for his 3rd appearance on the podcast, I have Leon Hunter from the band ‘North Atlas’ on the show to talk about their new EP ‘The Longest Shadow Attached To The Ankle’ (Out Now), we catch up from the last few years, we highlight 2023 and the achievements so far! Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

I welcome Serena Cherry of the band Svalbard to the podcast, we talk about their new album ‘The Weight of the Mask’ (Out October 6th via Nuclear Blast) along with being invited by Fear Factory to perform with them on stage in London, Roller Coasters and more! Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

My guest on this episode is Richard Patrick from Filter. We chat about their new album called ‘The Algorithm’ on 25th August via Golden Robot Records. We converse about their forthcoming US Tour (with Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper & Ministry), EU & UK Tour, and more! Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

Kitty & Jon from the awesome Saint Agnes join me on this episode of the podcast to talk about their new album ‘Bloodsuckers’ (Out Now via Spinefarm Records), their recent tour with Monster Magnet, the writing & production of all their own material and not compromising their vision. Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex X ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

After a short hiatus I am back with a new interview. I am joined by Megan Targett from the band VEXED, we chat about their latest album 'Negative Energy' (Out Now on Napalm Records), including the story around it. Also, future touring plans are touched on and more! DJFORCEX.COM Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex FOLLOW TWITTER ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FOLLOW FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex FOLLOW TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex FOLLOW THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex

I am joined by Richie Faulkner from Elegant Weapon (also Judas Priest) to talk about the debut album ‘Horns for a Halo’ (Out May 28th via Nuclear Blast Records). Also, plans going forward, his brush with death and more! Linktr.ee/djforcex Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex FOLLOW TWITTER ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FOLLOW FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex FOLLOW TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex

I welcome Shaun and Michael from LeBrock to the podcast for my first release in 2023. We chat about their new EP ‘Gone’ (Out 11th April 2023 via FiXt) and more! Linktr.ee/djforcex Enjoy! ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/djforcex WEBSITE ►► https://www.djforcex.com TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex FOLLOW INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex FOLLOW TWITTER ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex FOLLOW FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex FOLLOW TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex

I welcome Anders Fridén from In Flames to the podcast today. We chat about their forthcoming album 'Foregone' (Out February 10th 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records), being back on the live circuit and more! Enjoy!