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Festival Poster Clashes & Co-Headline Tours

Festival Poster Clashes & Co-Headline Tours

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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 more than just any other festival.

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

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

Maxime Cherrier

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...'

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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

Maxime Cherrier

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?

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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 went home empty-handed, and how this could limit newer bands getting the recognition they deserve.

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Megadeth: Live from Budokan

HEAVY CONVERSATION - Megadeth: Live from Budokan

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 Budokan.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 and Malevolence.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 in the upcoming year, as well as the presence and likely reception of bands from the heavier world on festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo. They also discuss their favorite tracks and albums of 2023 so far.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Italy & Songs of the Year

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Italy & Songs of the Year

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 forward to ones to watch.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Heavy Culture's Presence at The GRAMMYs

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Heavy Culture's Presence at The GRAMMYs

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 - and music - cruises in general.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Australia & Ozzfest in the Metaverse

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Australia & Ozzfest in the Metaverse

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 the myriad things to get excited about.

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 means for the franchise going forward.

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 & the Lamb of God documentary premiere respectively. They tell the experiences of the weekend, highlight sets from Aftershock, the triumphant closure of the Roadshow, and the reception the the LoG doc and its corresponding Q&A.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The End, So Far - Reaction

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The End, So Far - Reaction

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 End, So Far. They talk the best tracks on the release, which should make the live set, the production, the songwriting, the sequencing, and generally just how good the album is.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 6 thru 9. They talk about what the festival represents, and give you a run down of the must-see bands of the weekend.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow recap & food in metal

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Knotfest Roadshow recap & food in metal

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 the final leg of 2022's Knotfest Roadshow, with Staypuft attending the first show of the tour in Nashville, detailing the experience and how the crowd connected. Ramon, Cori and Alicia also note how the tour has looked from a far, and how diverse the tour package has been over the year.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 Nashville and Slipknot's current live form, and discuss the news that Ozzy Osbourne's latest album, Patient Number 9, is his highest ever charting UK album. There's also the usual talk on the best tracks and show announcements of the week.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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?

Matt Rushton

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 performance only having 15 seconds aired on TV networks, and ponder reasons why.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Metal in the Mainstream

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Metal in the Mainstream

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 my Fat Mike on his Instagram. There's debate on whether this is a real farewell or just clever marketing, and the legacy of one of punk's veteran bands.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Eliminating Gatekeeping in Metal

HEAVY CONVERSATION: Eliminating Gatekeeping in Metal

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 evidence being discussed of watching bands from different scenes win over metal fans at recents shows and festivals.

Heavy Conversation: This Month's Best New Band Merch

Heavy Conversation: This Month's Best New Band Merch

Chris Hudson

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

Chris Hudson

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 month and as usual discuss their favorite current tracks, as well as their most hyped tour and fest announcements of the past week.

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

Matt Rushton

‘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

Matt Rushton

‘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 Knotfest's Pulse of the Maggots festival and gather reaction to Slipknot's latest single, "Yen"

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

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

Matt Rushton

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'

Matt Rushton

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 Hatebreed's Perseverance with support from Gatecreeper, Bleeding Through, Bodysnatcher and Dying Wish.

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The Legacy of Joey Jordison

HEAVY CONVERSATION: The Legacy of Joey Jordison

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 1 year anniversary of the passing of the iconic Slipknot drummer.

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

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

Matt Rushton

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)

Matt Rushton

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 song, 'The Dying Song (Time to Sing)', as well as talk on the new album. The guys also tell us their favorite songs of the week and the upcoming tours they're most looking forward to.

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

Matt Rushton

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

Matt Rushton

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 stage from Rage Against the Machine. The guys also discuss their favorite albums of the year so far, and finish up by talking about the new songs and tours they're most stoked for

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