Singer and front man, Bobby Amaru, of hard rock band, Saliva, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new EP, Every Twenty Years, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough album, Every Six Seconds, featuring re-recorded tracks with the new band lineup. We talk about their synonymous single “Click Click Boom” and how it’s still heavily used today, the documentary being released about the band’s journey, Bobby’s personal experience...
May 05, 2021•33 min
Irish singer & songwriter, Imelda May, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her latest singles leading up to her sixth studio album, 11 Past the Hour - The inspiration and feeling behind “Made to Love,” collaborating with activists Gina Martin & Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, and working with rock n’ roll legends Ronnie Wood & Noel Gallagher on “Just One Kiss.” We also talk about her friendship with Bono, and her poem, “You Don’t Get to be Racist a...
Apr 21, 2021•44 min
Adult film star, director, producer and best-selling author, Joanna Angel, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her newly released second book, “Club 42: A Choose-Your-Own Erotic Fantasy,” how she developed her writing skills, and her creative process. We also chat about her entrepreneurial history, significance in the “alt porn” genre, tattoos, and punk music.
Apr 07, 2021•35 min
A highlight to this season has been chatting with singer & songwriter extraordinaire, LP, as she joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her newly released single, “One Last Time,” her upcoming album, and the vocal techniques used in her sensational track, “The One That You Love” (one of my overall favourite songs from 2020). We also talk about her experience writing songs for herself and other artists, the moment when an idea hits and you have lightning...
Mar 17, 2021•55 min
Alternative R&B band, Chase Atlantic, join us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their brand new third album, BEAUTY IN DEATH, how it reflects the strength they found during the hardships presented in 2020, as well as the brutal honesty in their latest single “Empty.” We also talk about their teenage appearance on X-Factor Australia, their relationship with The Madden Brothers from Good Charlotte, and the musical liberty of their unique genre/style.
Mar 11, 2021•30 min
The Ice Queen of symphonic metal, Sharon den Adel, of Within Temptation joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the inspiration behind their latest singles “The Purge” and “Entertain You” and the lead up to their next album, and the importance of using your voice in music especially in a historically critical time. We also talk about the 20th anniversary of their album, Mother Earth, it’s importance, and how it was their fans who first got them on the charts...
Mar 03, 2021•42 min
Guitarist and vocalist, Mark Jansen, of symphonic metal band, Epica, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their eight studio album, Omega, the behind the scenes vlog they produced alongside, the challenges of making an album during a pandemic and how fortunate they were with timing. We also talk about The Classical Conspiracy, their 2009 live album that included a 40-piece orchestra and 30-piece choir, and the amount of preparation required for that singl...
Feb 24, 2021•35 min
Canadian singer-songwriter, Scott Helman, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album Nonsuch Park (sa), the influence his grandfather had on the album, and his progress in creating the second part. We talk about the single “Wait No More” and the importance of being present in the moment, his concerns with climate change that influenced his single “Evergreen” and the #EvergreenProject, the surreality of having a radio hit as a high school teenag...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min
Juno award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, Matt Mays, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss Matt’s latest album, Dog City, that was created and self-produced in quarantine and comprises of 13 songs written through the eyes of a rescue dog. We also talk about his dog Rhuby, the star of the music video for “Talking to the Sky,” and working on it with Leah & Pete from July Talk, his Mantle Music Sessions on YouTube, streaming one of his favourite gigs...
Feb 03, 2021•42 min
Badass Canadian rocker, JJ Wilde, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her debut album Ruthless, her musician’s journey, being the first woman ever to hit #1 on three Canadian rock-radio charts simultaneously, and having 2020 be your breakout year. We also chat about the creation of her song “Cold Shoulder,” the hilarious making of the video for “Best Boy,” and sifting through entries of homemade sexy videos, playing drive-in concerts, and her festival ho...
Jan 27, 2021•52 min
Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer of alternative rock band, Blue October, joins us on the season premiere and first in the Virtual Series episodes of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the latest album This is What I Live For, the creation of the emotional track, “The Weatherman,” and the experience of having his daughter sing on the album. We also chat about the brutal drive from Austin to Dallas, childhood career choices, and fan out on our favourite U2 songs.
Jan 21, 2021•49 min
Canadiana singer-songwriter, Spencer Burton, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest singles and upcoming album, working with his buddy, Dallas Green, on Still Records, and how working solo compares to his time in Attack in Black and touring with City and Colour. We also talk about farming, overdevelopment, uniting earth and humanity, writing children’s songs, and the emergence of cheesy Covid-themed songs.
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The brothers Ferraro join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast to discuss their new single “Sugar Rush” and upcoming EP, collaborating for the first time, the success of their song “You Look Good Like That” and being a breakout band in the year 2020 when there is no live music. We also talk about their connection to The Cameron House venue and the Toronto music scene, recording Christmas songs in July, and covering Billie Eilish.
Oct 13, 2020•43 min
Global News meteorologist and “that guy from that show,” Ross Hull joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his career journey from actor to weather man, how his passion for weather developed and took him all across the country, his daily responsibilities as a national meteorologist and how they’ve been affected by the pandemic, and some of the biggest weather stories he’s reported on. We also reminisce on his acting roles in 90s Canadian pop culture classic shows like Stud...
Sep 23, 2020•59 min
Toronto alt-pop duo, The Darcys, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest single “Look Me In The Eyes,” as well as their upcoming fifth album, their creative process during the pandemic, and their reoccurring stylistic theme of Old Hollywood/Spaghetti Westerns. We also talk about the approaching anniversary of their self-titled album, the hardships they faced as a band at that time, and riff on such topics as Radiohead setlists, Chris Nolan films, and exercise p...
Sep 08, 2020•46 min
Canadian rock n’ roll royalty for the 100th episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we’re joined by guitarist, singer-songwriter, Kim Mitchell. In this Stay Home episode we discuss Kim’s upcoming eighth solo record, The Big Fantasize, his first in 13 years, and how his synonymous guitar took a backseat to the songwriting. We talk about the single “Wishes,” and the process of translating it from the original A.C. Childs poem to song. We also touch on the legendary El Mocambo and it’s new record labe...
Jul 27, 2020•42 min
This Stay Home episode of The Adamantium Podcast features the return of rockstar singer-songwriter & performer extraordinaire, Barns Courtney. We discuss his surprise EP release, Hard To Be Alone, and his songwriting process in quarantine. Barns breaks down the scrupulous creation and even samples for us parts of his songs “99,” “Glitter & Gold,” “London Girls,” and “Babylon.” We also talk about the recent passing of legendary composer Ennio Morricone, and his influence on Barns’ music, ...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Matt Heafy, singer & guitarist of metal band, Trivium, joins us on this Stay Home episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, What The Dead Men Say, releasing an album in quarantine, writing songs about freedom and oppression, the importance of art direction in music, grade school performances, and his very active Twitch channel.
Jun 22, 2020•27 min
Lauren Mayberry, singer of British indie rock group, Chvrches, rejoins us on this Stay Home episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss working on new music in quarantine, how their song “Forever” spiked in popularity two years post-release after becoming synonymous with the third season of Spanish Netflix series Elite, and working with Hideo Kojima on the theme song for his game, Death Stranding, and Lauren’s feelings on musical theatre. We also discuss anti-racism protesting and acknowledgin...
Jun 08, 2020•52 min
Badass rock n’ roll leading lady, Lzzy Hale, rejoins us with guitarist, Joe Hottinger, of hard rock band, Halestorm, on this Stay Home episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their life in during the coronavirus pandemic, working on a new album in isolation, and the #RoadieStrong campaign they started to raise awareness for road crews currently out of work. We also talk about Joe’s photography, Lzzy’s web show, Raise Your Horns, and her collaboration with The Hu, as well as Amy Lee of Evan...
May 19, 2020•41 min
This Stay Home episode of The Adamantium Podcast features the return of Canadian country music star, Brett Kissel. We discuss his new album, Now or Never, and hit single “Drink About Me,” unifying his family life and music life together, and touring 116 dates across every province and territory of Canada. We also talk about life without hockey, his dream performance with Garth Brooks, and the odd pairing of how he became good friends with Megadeth frontman, Dave Mustaine.
Apr 20, 2020•47 min
Our favourite comedian, James Mullinger, joins us for a third time on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast and the first in our Stay Home Series. James explains how the COVID-19 crisis has affected his career as a comedian and magazine editor. We discuss planning for the future with a climate that changes daily, living through this crisis in his home of New Brunswick vs. where he grew up in London, his last comedy special ‘Almost Canadian’ and why he decided to give it away for free online, an...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Joshua Moore, guitarist & songwriter of metalcore band, We Came As Romans, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the 10 year anniversary tour of their debut album, To Plant Seeds, and what it’s like revisiting the songs a decade later. We talk about their latest singles and upcoming sixth album, and the influence of their late singer Kyle Pavone. Joshua also tells us all about his love of bowling.
Mar 30, 2020•30 min
Mike Hranica, lead singer & frontman of metalcore band, The Devil Wears Prada, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, The Act, and why it was a ‘make or break’ album for the band, why they scrapped 60 songs in the process, and the influence behind their single “Please Say No.” We also talk about the end of Warped Tour, Mike’s novel “Bullet-Made Tambourine Book,” his love of hockey, dudes with tiny dogs, and the band’s partnership with Dogma Coffee.
Mar 23, 2020•44 min
Canadian country music singer, Kelsi Mayne, joins us on this episode of The Adamanatium Podcast. We discuss the release of her debut album, As I Go, and her latest single of the same name. Kelsi tells us the story of her professional career and how her performances transitioned from a country bar in Windsor to the Boots & Hearts Music Festival with some of her favourite country music stars, as well as the Sirius XM contest that granted her recognition, and some fun stories of the overcompens...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Canadian hard rock band, Theory of a Deadman, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newest album “Say Nothing,” and why it contains some of the most important songs they have ever written. We also talk about their visit to Abbey Road Studios, memories of their first song “Invisible Man,” their music in video games, covering Vince McMahon’s infamous theme song “No Chance In Hell,” and what it’s like touring with Motley Crüe.
Mar 09, 2020•30 min
Swedish singer-songwriter, Winona Oak, joins us on this episode of the The Adamanatium Podcast. We discuss her debut EP, Closure, it’s deeply personal sentiments, the hilarious video for her song “Control,” and her introduction to pop music. We also talk about her home of Sollerön, an island of Sweden, where she had more interaction with animals than people, and trained as a horse acrobat.
Mar 02, 2020•20 min
Singer & guitarist, Sydney & Noah Sierota, of Indie pop group Echosmith join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newly released second album, Lonely Generation, and how they’ve grown in the seven years when they released their debut album as teenagers. The siblings detail the themes of the album and what it’s like being an adolescent in modern society. We also talk about songwriting with their Dad, the influence Switchfoot has had on them, and their experience ...
Feb 20, 2020•25 min
Singer and recording instrumentalist, Caleb Shomo, of hardcore punk band, Beartooth, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Disease, and how it’s his most honest album yet, recording all the vocals and instruments himself, and the inspiration behind the album artwork. We also talk about touring with Motionless In White and how their fan bases overlap, being a professional musician since the age of fourteen, favourite albums of 2019, and Studio Ghibli f...
Feb 03, 2020•32 min
American garage rock band, White Reaper, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast, mostly to slag off, but we also discuss their new album, You Deserve Love, their hit lead single “Might Be Right,” and working with producer Jay Joyce. We also talk about touring with The Killers, getting stuck in snowstorms, their music in RockBand, WWE wrestling, and how they managed to get Alexandra Daddario to star in their music video.
Jan 27, 2020•35 min
