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Festival Poster Clashes & Co-Headline Tours

Festival Poster Clashes & Co-Headline Tours

In the latest episode of Heavy Conversation, Ryan J. Downey gives his opinion about logo sizes on festival admats, and examines how co-headline tours could be the future.

Festival Poster Clashes & Co-Headline Tours

In the latest episode of Heavy Conversation, Ryan J. Downey gives his opinion about logo sizes on festival admats, and examines how co-headline tours could be the future.

Glastonbury - More than a Festival

Glastonbury - More than a Festival

In the latest episode of Heavy Conversation, Alicia Atout and Daniel Dekay discuss the crazy lineup and the vast scale of Glastonbury Festival, and how the event is so much...

Glastonbury - More than a Festival

In the latest episode of Heavy Conversation, Alicia Atout and Daniel Dekay discuss the crazy lineup and the vast scale of Glastonbury Festival, and how the event is so much...

The Reception to Avenged Sevenfold's 'Life Is But A Dream...'

The Reception to Avenged Sevenfold's 'Life Is But A Dream...'

John Staypuft Mallow, Alicia Atout and Ryan J Downey gave their opinion about the latest album from Avenged Sevenfold 'Life Is But A Dream...'.

The Reception to Avenged Sevenfold's 'Life Is But A Dream...'

John Staypuft Mallow, Alicia Atout and Ryan J Downey gave their opinion about the latest album from Avenged Sevenfold 'Life Is But A Dream...'.

Slam Dunk 2023 Recap | Heavy Conversation

Slam Dunk 2023 Recap | Heavy Conversation

Tori Kravitz discusses her experience at Slam Dunk Festival 2023 and her favorite band to watch on the latest Heavy Conversation episode.

Slam Dunk 2023 Recap | Heavy Conversation

Tori Kravitz discusses her experience at Slam Dunk Festival 2023 and her favorite band to watch on the latest Heavy Conversation episode.

Type O Negative's AI Music Video

Type O Negative's AI Music Video

Daniel Dekay discusses Type O Negative's new AI music video and gives us his opinion about the use of AI in arts in general.

Type O Negative's AI Music Video

Daniel Dekay discusses Type O Negative's new AI music video and gives us his opinion about the use of AI in arts in general.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Furnace Fest - The Grown-Up Warped Tour?

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Furnace Fest - The Grown-Up Warped Tour?

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Staypuft Mallow as they discuss the recently announced 2023 edition of Birmingham, Alabama's Furnace Fest.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Furnace Fest - The Grown-Up Warped Tour?

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Staypuft Mallow as they discuss the recently announced 2023 edition of Birmingham, Alabama's Furnace Fest.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Code Orange - What Is Really Underneath?

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Code Orange - What Is Really Underneath?

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Tori Kravitz, Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey as they discuss Code Orange's latest project, the remix album and short film What Is Really Underneath?

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Code Orange - What Is Really Underneath?

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Tori Kravitz, Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey as they discuss Code Orange's latest project, the remix album and short film What Is Really Underneath?

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The New FEAR FACTORY Vocalist

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The New FEAR FACTORY Vocalist

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Tori Kravitz, Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey as they discuss the unveiling Milo Silvestro as the new Fear Factory vocalist.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The New FEAR FACTORY Vocalist

Join Knotfest's Alicia Atout, Tori Kravitz, Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey as they discuss the unveiling Milo Silvestro as the new Fear Factory vocalist.

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Were Turnstile robbed at the GRAMMYs?

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Were Turnstile robbed at the GRAMMYs?

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recent GRAMMY Awards where Turnstile were up in three categories but...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Were Turnstile robbed at the GRAMMYs?

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recent GRAMMY Awards where Turnstile were up in three categories but...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Megadeth: Live from Budokan

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Megadeth: Live from Budokan

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recently announced They Only Come Out at Night Megadeth livestream from...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Megadeth: Live from Budokan

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recently announced They Only Come Out at Night Megadeth livestream from...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Knotfest Roadshow Presents Beartooth/Trivium, Archetypes Collide & Malevolence

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Knotfest Roadshow Presents Beartooth/Trivium, Archetypes Collide & Malevolence

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Roadshow Presents... tour featuring Trivium, Beartooth, Archetypes Collide...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Knotfest Roadshow Presents Beartooth/Trivium, Archetypes Collide & Malevolence

Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Ryan J. Downey, Tori Kravitz and Daniel Dekay to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Roadshow Presents... tour featuring Trivium, Beartooth, Archetypes Collide...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Most Anticipated Fests 2023 & Metal's Presence on Them

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Most Anticipated Fests 2023 & Metal's Presence on Them

Heavy Conversation returns as 'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to talk about which festivals they're most hyped to attend or play...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Most Anticipated Fests 2023 & Metal's Presence on Them

Heavy Conversation returns as 'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to talk about which festivals they're most hyped to attend or play...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Italy & Songs of the Year

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Italy & Songs of the Year

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Italy, examining the lineup and looking...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Italy & Songs of the Year

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the recently announced Knotfest Italy, examining the lineup and looking...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Heavy Culture's Presence at The GRAMMYs

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Heavy Culture's Presence at The GRAMMYs

Knotfest's Tori Kravitz, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook discuss the recently announced GRAMMY nominations, focussing on how well, or not, heavy culture is represented within them.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Heavy Culture's Presence at The GRAMMYs

Knotfest's Tori Kravitz, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook discuss the recently announced GRAMMY nominations, focussing on how well, or not, heavy culture is represented within them.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Headbanger's Boat & Sick New World Fest

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Headbanger's Boat & Sick New World Fest

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the newly announced Headbanger's Boat and metal -...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Headbanger's Boat & Sick New World Fest

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to discuss the newly announced Headbanger's Boat and metal -...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Australia & Ozzfest in the Metaverse

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Australia & Ozzfest in the Metaverse

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Tori Kravitz and Ryan J. Downey to discuss the newly announced Knotfest Australia, including the expansive lineup, the Slipknot museum, and...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Australia & Ozzfest in the Metaverse

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Tori Kravitz and Ryan J. Downey to discuss the newly announced Knotfest Australia, including the expansive lineup, the Slipknot museum, and...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Corey Taylor Buys Famous Monsters, Halloween & Metal, and the NHL 23 Soundtrack

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Corey Taylor Buys Famous Monsters, Halloween & Metal, and the NHL 23 Soundtrack

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to discuss Corey Taylor obtaining the classic horror brand Famous Monsters and what it...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Corey Taylor Buys Famous Monsters, Halloween & Metal, and the NHL 23 Soundtrack

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey to discuss Corey Taylor obtaining the classic horror brand Famous Monsters and what it...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - THE RECAP EDITION: Knotfest Roadshow, Aftershock Festival, Lamb of God Premiere

HEAVY CONVERSATION - THE RECAP EDITION: Knotfest Roadshow, Aftershock Festival, Lamb of God Premiere

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey, who spent the weekend at Aftershock Festival, and the final date of Knotfest Roadshow &...

HEAVY CONVERSATION - THE RECAP EDITION: Knotfest Roadshow, Aftershock Festival, Lamb of God Premiere

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Daniel Dekay and Ryan J. Downey, who spent the weekend at Aftershock Festival, and the final date of Knotfest Roadshow &...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The End, So Far - Reaction

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The End, So Far - Reaction

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Staypuft Mallow and Tori Kravitz to give the lowdown on the new Slipknot record, The...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The End, So Far - Reaction

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Staypuft Mallow and Tori Kravitz to give the lowdown on the new Slipknot record, The...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Aftershock Festival Preview & New Material Vs. Classics

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Aftershock Festival Preview & New Material Vs. Classics

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to preview this year's Aftershock Festival taking place in Sacramento, California on Oct...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Aftershock Festival Preview & New Material Vs. Classics

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Tori Kravitz and Staypuft Mallow to preview this year's Aftershock Festival taking place in Sacramento, California on Oct...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow recap & food in metal

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow recap & food in metal

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfes editor Ramon Gonzales, along with hosts Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow, to take a look back at the first week of...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow recap & food in metal

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfes editor Ramon Gonzales, along with hosts Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow, to take a look back at the first week of...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow kickoff & Ozzy's highest charting album

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow kickoff & Ozzy's highest charting album

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow to talk tomorrow's kickoff date of the Knotfest Roadshow in...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow kickoff & Ozzy's highest charting album

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest hosts Daniel Dekay, Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow to talk tomorrow's kickoff date of the Knotfest Roadshow in...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Why Was Ozzy's NFL Halftime Show Cut?

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Why Was Ozzy's NFL Halftime Show Cut?

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is this week joined by a panel of Knotfest's Tori Kravitz, Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's recent NFL kickoff halftime show...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Why Was Ozzy's NFL Halftime Show Cut?

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is this week joined by a panel of Knotfest's Tori Kravitz, Cori Westbrook and Staypuft Mallow to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's recent NFL kickoff halftime show...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Metal in the Mainstream

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Metal in the Mainstream

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Staypuft Mallow, Daniel Dekay, and making her debut, Tori Kravitz, to discuss the news on the NOFX split recently announced...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Metal in the Mainstream

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest hosts Staypuft Mallow, Daniel Dekay, and making her debut, Tori Kravitz, to discuss the news on the NOFX split recently announced...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Eliminating Gatekeeping in Metal

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Eliminating Gatekeeping in Metal

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest editor Ramon Gonzales and host Cori Westbrook to discuss the breaking down of barriers between metal and other genres, with first-hand...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Eliminating Gatekeeping in Metal

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest editor Ramon Gonzales and host Cori Westbrook to discuss the breaking down of barriers between metal and other genres, with first-hand...

Heavy Conversation: This Month's Best New Band Merch

Heavy Conversation: This Month's Best New Band Merch

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the best new band merch dropped this...

Heavy Conversation: This Month's Best New Band Merch

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the best new band merch dropped this...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The inaugural in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival recap edition

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The inaugural in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival recap edition

‘The Interview Queen’ Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest’s own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the first ever live in-person edition of...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The inaugural in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival recap edition

‘The Interview Queen’ Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest’s own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the first ever live in-person edition of...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Hatebreed's 'Perseverance' Tour & 'Dia De Los Deftones'

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Hatebreed's 'Perseverance' Tour & 'Dia De Los Deftones'

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the recently announced 20th Anniversary tour for...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Hatebreed's 'Perseverance' Tour & 'Dia De Los Deftones'

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to chat the recently announced 20th Anniversary tour for...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The Legacy of Joey Jordison

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The Legacy of Joey Jordison

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to explore the legacy of Joey Jordison on the...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The Legacy of Joey Jordison

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Ryan J. Downey and Cori Westbrook to explore the legacy of Joey Jordison on the...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Reaction to SLIPKNOT The Dying Song (Time to Sing)

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Reaction to SLIPKNOT The Dying Song (Time to Sing)

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Jon 'Staypuft' Garcia and Cori Westbrook to discuss first impressions of the brand new Slipknot...

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Reaction to SLIPKNOT The Dying Song (Time to Sing)

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Jon 'Staypuft' Garcia and Cori Westbrook to discuss first impressions of the brand new Slipknot...

Heavy Conversation: Rage Against the Machine return & Best Albums of 2022 So Far

Heavy Conversation: Rage Against the Machine return & Best Albums of 2022 So Far

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Cori Westbrook to talk through their thoughts and feelings about the recent return to the...

Heavy Conversation: Rage Against the Machine return & Best Albums of 2022 So Far

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Knotfest's Ryan J. Downey, Daniel Dekay and Cori Westbrook to talk through their thoughts and feelings about the recent return to the...

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