Episode description
Underoath vocalist Spencer Chamberlain joins Rock Feed for an in-depth conversation on the band's new album, collaborating with Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and the evolving heavy music landscape. Spencer opens up about shifting away from Underoath's Christian roots, handling fan reactions, and reveals his personal musical inspirations, including Deftones and Tool. Plus, hear how touring with bands like Papa Roach influenced Underoath's latest chapter and why Spencer believes great music should challenge listeners.0:00 – Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) Interview0:28 – Underoath's New Album: Creative Process Revealed1:40 – Capturing Songwriting Magic2:47 – Why Underoath Brought Back a Producer4:05 – Underoath's Honest Take on Fan Feedback7:48 – Spencer's Vision for Heavy Music Today11:07 – Is Heavy Music Becoming Too Watered-Down?12:51 – Underoath on Bands Like Bring Me The Horizon15:29 – Friendship and Collab with Oli Sykes18:47 – Moving Away from Underoath's Christian Roots21:47 – Spencer on Controversial Bring Me Lyrics23:36 – Why Underoath Refuses to Play it Safe26:41 – Spencer’s Biggest Musical Influences29:14 – Discovering Deftones and Tool33:45 – Friendship with Chino Moreno (Deftones)35:56 – Why Heavy Music is Surging Again39:58 – The Lesson Spencer Learned from Def Leppard43:32 – Papa Roach’s Influence on Underoath46:40 – Why Great Music Should Challenge You