Strings and vocalists, Matty & Charity Rose Thielen Gervais, of Seattle folk rock band, The Head and The Heart, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, Aperture, and why the band felt like they needed a restart for this album, and how it became their most collaborative work. We also talk about the creation of the songs “After The Setting Sun” and “Time With My Sins,” as well as starring in the Cameron Crowe TV series, Roadies.
Jun 26, 2025•38 min
Frontman, Josh Todd, of legendary hard rock band, Buckcherry, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 11th album, Roar Like Thunder, and current tour across Canada with Steel Panther. We also talk about his very first performance at an Orange County house party, performing at Woodstock 99 and Live8, learning from KISS and AC/DC, their experience with Canadian winters, our rescue dogs and newest tattoos.
Jun 05, 2025•32 min
Lead singer, Lauri Ylönen, of Finnish rock band, The Rasmus, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming 11th studio album, Weirdo, and latest single “Break These Chains.” We also talk about their global hit “In The Shadows,” and how it changed their lives forever, their experience in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, headlining the upcoming Atlas Festival in Ukraine, and reminiscing on The Rasmus’ first ever show when he was in eighth grade.
May 27, 2025•42 min
Irish folk trio, Amble, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their debut album, Reverie, and lead up single “Treehouse Wings.” We also talk about their coming together as individual songwriters, the influence of Irish culture on their music, their quickly growing success, selling out venues across Ireland, supporting Hozier on his upcoming stadium tour, and the inspiration behind the songs “Lonely Island” and “Swan Song.”
May 21, 2025•41 min
Irish folk band, Kingfishr, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their momentous musical success, selling out shows across North America on their first ever visit, how it all began for each of them, and their roots in traditional Irish music. We also talk about their inevitable debut album, their latest single “Gloria,” the story behind the song “Vancouver,” the significance of U2, and the beauty of pub sing-a-longs.
May 06, 2025•36 min
Canadian country music superstar, Dallas Smith, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest, self-titled album, and his recent duet with Alexandra Kay on the single, “How Do You Miss Me.” We also talk about working with Hardy, and longtime producer, Joey Moi, Default stories and plans, his first feature film, the 2025 JUNO Awards, and his debut at The Grand Ole Opry.
Apr 23, 2025•42 min
Finnish cellist, songwriter, producer, and life coach, Eicca Toppinen, of symphonic metal band, Apocalyptica, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, how they went from covering Metallica in a local Helsinki club, to opening for the legendary metal band just months later, their relationship over the last 28 years, and why now was the right time to make a second tribute album. We also talk about working with other renown singers ...
Mar 26, 2025•54 min
Lead vocalist, Liam Cormier, and bassist/backing vocalist, Jaye R. Schwarzer, of Canadian hardcore band, Cancer Bats, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their next album and their perspective on new songs after 20 years in the music industry. We also talk about their individual side hustles in woodworking and clothing, Bat Sabbath (their highly successful Black Sabbath tribute band), skateboarding in your 40s, the Japanese earthquake they experienced, their love of Tim...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Jay Malinowski & Eon Sinclair, of Canadian alternative rock band, Bedouin Soundclash, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Sounding A Mosaic, how it relates to the world more than ever now, what it was like releasing a successful album while still in university, and the impact of their hit single, “When The Night Feels My Song.” We also talk about their latest album, We Will Meet in a Hurricane, their success in the U...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Canadian pop singer and America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Alex Sampson, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his second EP, Hopeless Romantic, and new single “Used to You.” We also talk about his hometown of Atikokan, Ontario, his social media success, his experience on AGT, and his 1950s sound that was praised by Simon Cowell.
Feb 25, 2025•28 min
Country music star and American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his debut album, Bad For Me, as well as the songs “23,” and “Devil I’ve Been.” We also talk about his experience with the collaborative writing process in Nashville, his work with Free Guitars 4 Kids, the Grammys, video games, and his biggest issue with Canada: the lack of ranch dressing.
Feb 19, 2025•38 min
Australian country music star, James Johnston, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his record breaking, certified ARIA platinum single, “Raised Like That,” and chart topping debut album of the same name. We also talk about his lifelong journey as a musician, what it’s like to strike gold and the pressure of following it up, his time on Australian Idol and X Factor, performing at South Africa’s first ever major country music festival, and collaborating with Afrikans art...
Feb 12, 2025•48 min
Grunge era icon, guitar god, and Alice in Chains co-founder, Jerry Cantrell, as well as vocalist, Greg Puciato (formerly of The Dillinger Escape Plan), join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss Jerry’s newest solo album, I Want Blood, the single “Afterglow”, the spoken word versions with accompanying animated videos of the entire album, his friendship with Chris Cornell, and starring in Cameron Crowe films across from Tom Cruise. We also talk about their first meeting and how...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Punk legend and journeyman musician, Frank Turner, joins us on the season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his 10th studio album, Undefeated, it’s theme of coming to peace with aging, as well as the singles “Girl From The Record Shop,” and “Somewhere Inbetween.” We also talk about his 7th annual Lost Evenings festival in Toronto, breaking the world record for the most shows played in different cities in 24 hours, reminiscing on discovering metal bands for the first time, wr...
Jan 29, 2025•57 min
Canadian R&B/dance icon, Shawn Desman, joins us on the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his triumphant comeback after nearly a decade long hiatus, how Drake played a role in getting him to make music again, and his most recent tour which culminated in a massively successful show at Toronto’s History. We also talk about his musical upbringing, coming up during the Much Music era, life during the peak of his popularity, his annual MOVE dance competition, and his rece...
Dec 18, 2024•58 min
Canadian rockstar, JJ Wilde, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her sophomore album, Vices, and why it’s the break up album she swore she wouldn’t write. We also talk about the singles “Hands,” “Arizona,” and “Say,” her coffee/cocktail and a cover videos, our favourite Kings of Leon albums, moving to Nashville, and her ideal Canadian summer.
Dec 11, 2024•32 min
Canadian indie pop band, Valley, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their most recent album, Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden, and its significance in the band’s history. We also talk about the lead single, “When You Know Someone,” recording in isolation in the Great Smoky Mountains, the band’s coincidental first meeting, their Toronto roots, and what it means to be a Val Pal.
Dec 03, 2024•59 min
Rising Nashville country music star, Chase Matthew, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his 25-track long sophomore album, Get Your Memory, and the two EPs and various singles he’s hustled to release in the last two years. We also talk about his hit singles “Love You Again” and “Darlin’,” collaborating with Flo Rida, his small town Tennessee upbringing, and his upcoming debut show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium.
Nov 26, 2024•33 min
Guitarist and founding member, Wolf Hoffmann, of celebrated German heavy metal band, Accept, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 17th studio album, Humanoid, and it’s theme of mankind’s reliance on technology and the concerns of AI. We also talk about Accept’s remarkable upcoming 50th anniversary, working with sensational heavy metal producer, Andy Sneap, the music scene in Germany in the 1980s, and his favourite guitar songs and solos.
Nov 17, 2024•41 min
Frontman, Rou Reynolds, of British electronicore band, Enter Shikari, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, A Kiss For The Whole World, and how it was recorded in a farmhouse using only solar power. We also talk about the sense of community at their shows, the visual elements, raising funds for small venues affected by Covid-19, his theatrical debut in The War of The Worlds stage production, and partnering with their local soccer club, St. Albans City...
Nov 09, 2024•38 min
Front man and Ukrainian icon, Slava Vakarchuk, of Ukraine’s most successful rock band, Okean Elzy, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newest and first ever English language album, Lighthouse, and working with the likes of Travis Barker and Johnny Rzeznik on these songs. We also talk about his connection to Toronto and it’s Ukrainian community, the band’s charitable contributions, their 30th anniversary, performing hundreds of intimate concerts on the frontlines ...
Nov 03, 2024•42 min
Frontman, Taka, of Japanese pop rock band, ONE OK ROCK, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their last album, Luxury Disease, it’s more rock heavy direction, and collaborating with artists such as Ed Sheeran, and Toronto’s own, Grandson. We also talk about their Premonition Tour, their love for Toronto and it’s culture, creating multiple versions of songs for different fan bases, performing at the legendary Tokyo Dome, their connection to the Rurouni Kenshin films, bei...
Oct 28, 2024•39 min
Vocalist & guitarist, Jack Underkofler, of alt rock band, Dead Poet Society, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their impressive sophomore album, Fission, and our favourite singles “My Condition” and “HURT.” We also talk about his true feelings about his time at Berklee College of Music, debuting in the Mexican music scene, and our mutual love for Alter Bridge.
Oct 21, 2024•37 min
Brothers, Ryan & Rich Meyer, the drummer and bassist of hard rock band, Highly Suspect, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, As Above, So Below, how this album was their coming back together, and the making of the tracks “Plastic Boxes,” and “The 8th of October.” We also talk about touring in Canada for the very first time, attending the Grammys, and being one of the last bands to tour with Scott Weiland. As well as wild stories about one of the wors...
Oct 01, 2024•52 min
Frontman, Jon Elmaleh, of Toronto-based post-hardcore band, Napoleon, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest EP, Dear God, and it’s spiritual references. We also talk about their cover of Paramore’s “Misery Business,” cutting their teeth in the Toronto music scene, starting out in his high school music room, and working with Canadian punk icons like Silverstein, Cancer Bats, and The Dirty Nil.
Sep 23, 2024•30 min
Canadian folk rock singer-songwriter, Joel Plaskett, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, One Real Reveal, it’s themes, simplified process, the spoken words element, and the artwork created by his wife, Rebecca Kraatz. We also discuss his band Joel Plaskett Emergency, his 44-song album released during the pandemic, his father, Bill Plaskett’s influence on his career, touring with The Tragically Hip, and opening for Sir Paul McCartney in his hometown of...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Rosie Bones and Carmen Vandenberg, of British alt rock band, BONES UK, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming sophomore album, Soft, as well as the singles “Won’t Settle” and “Fix.” We also talk about their start in Camden Town, their relationship with the late great Jeff Beck, being asked by Howard Stern to cover David Bowie, and their experience at The Grammy Awards.
Sep 04, 2024•43 min
Singer & songwriter, Barns Courtney, joins us for a third time on The Adamantium Podcast to discuss his latest album, Supernatural, the inspiration behind the post-apocalyptic cult leader concept, his look for the album, and why this album was the most Sisyphean project he’s ever worked on. We also talk about touring with The Struts, on stage chaos, video games, and our mutual admiration for the great Camden Town artists.
Aug 27, 2024•48 min
Frontman, Luke Spiller, and guitarist, Adam Slack, of glam rock band extraordinaire, The Struts, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Pretty Vicious, it's significance in their discography, and the creation of their single “Too Good at Raising Hell.” We also talk about their future evolution as artists, the possibility of a live album, acoustic sets, working with Robbie Williams, Luke’s Mom’s introduction to Dave Grohl, and their new podcast, Th...
Aug 15, 2024•53 min
English DJ and vocalist, Elderbrook, joins us on this Osheaga Music Festival episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his upcoming album, Another Touch, it’s concept, and the single “Shallow Water.” We also talk about making folk acoustic music, sampling unique sounds, the advantage of being your own vocalist, and his breakthrough hit “Cola,” and how it changed his life.
Aug 08, 2024•32 min
