Ian Hates, host of Scene Daddy Interviews, takes on exclusive, personal conversations with various artists and music industry figures in the alternative/metal music scene. His mission is to help bridge the personal relationship with these idols and their fans by discussing real world topics in addit…
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Scene, welcomes Pouyan Afkary of Scary Kids Scaring Kids to the show!Scary Kids Scaring Kids (SKSK) recently made their announcement that after almost 10 years apart, they would be reuniting for a 15 year anniversary tour of their debut full-length album ‘The City Sleeps In Flames’. This interview was a bucket-list item for Ian because SKSK is one of his all-time favorite bands. There’s a lot more to this story, and we’re not going to give it away here, so you’re not going to want to miss it!Hear the exclusive interview here (links for iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube below as well)
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Scene, welcomes Alx Wyzy and Luke Griffin of newhaven. In this episode, Alx and Luke talk about the new album ‘RUOK’ coming out THIS FRIDAY! Not only that, the guys go track by track through ‘RUOK’ to get everyone ready for the new album!All of this and much more on this episode of Scene Daddy Interviews with Alx and Luke of newhaven!Hear the exclusive interview here (links for iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube below)
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Scene’, speaks with Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian live and in-person!In the backstage area of The Sinclair in Harvard Square, Ian and Nick discuss Bayside’s ‘Interrobang’ Club Tour (including the album out now on Hopeless Records), running an opening band internet contest, Disney+, Star Wars, and more!Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes Lucas Gabb, guitarist, and songwriter of UK’s InVisions. In this episode, Lucas talks about everything InVisions, the scene in the UK, Brexit, and so much more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, gets to hang out with one of his favorite people again, but this time, he’s brought some friends. In the last installment of live and in-person interviews from the Worcester Palladium during the Capstan headlining tour, Ian welcomes Loeden Learn, Corbin Giroux, and returning friend of the show Adam Clarke of Rarity to the show!The guys catch up on everything Rarity downstairs at the Palladium while the show is going on upstairs (and sometimes it sounds like it’s happening right next to them). Let’s not ruin everything they go over since it goes in a lot of directions (of course), but, know that they definitely talk about the new album ‘The Longest Lonesome’ out on New Damage Records and a lot more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, visited the Worcester Palladium to see Capstan’s headlining tour with Bilmuri, Rarity, and of course, Capstan themselves. In this episode, Ian got to sit down with Harrison and Scott of Capstan live and in-person to talk about their new album ‘Restless Heart, Keep Running’ out on Fearless Records, food on tour, and much more.Note: This interview takes place downstairs at the Worcester Palladium while the show is going on. Please excuse any excess background noise. There was no way around it.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with one of his favorite people and the original scene veteran Johnny Franck of Bilmuri, The March Ahead, and Chayr (not to mention he was in a little scene band called Attack Attack!…).Full stop. Hold on. That sounds like the intro to the last time Johnny was on the show, and that’s because it is! But, this episode is very different. Let me set the “scene” for you…get it? Sorry about that. Anyway, in this episode Johnny and Ian are LIVE and IN PERSON backstage at the Worcester Palladium before his Bilmuri show with Rarity and Capstan! They talk about way too much to go into it here, so just take a listen for yourself.Note: This is backstage while a show is going on and with Rarity in the very next room, so please pardon any background noise or weirdness of course. Get to listening!Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes Alex Ryan, vocalist of pop-punk band First and Forever. In this episode, Alex talks about the scene, the new single ‘Hold You Down’ coming out this Friday, background on how he started talking with Ian, and so much more that I can’t even explain it here!Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes, on the phone from Colorado, guitarist Cory Jones and vocalist Linzey Rae of The Anchor. In this episode, Linzey and Cory talk about their sophomore, new album ‘Breathe’ (that comes out today!), holidays, Popeyes, and so much more!Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes a full house with guitarists Chris Wethington and Billy Zimpleman, and vocalist Sam Scheuer of Softspoken. In this episode, the guys talk about their newest album ‘Deaf Perception’, genres and music in the scene, and a whole lot more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes Eli Sleeker, bassist of Boys of Fall. In this episode, Eli talks about the new deluxe edition of ‘Better Moments’ out on InVogue Records, working with great producers, the band’s changes in style, and a whole lot more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, welcomes Joe Taylor, vocalist of Versus and solo act Joe Taylor Must Die. In this episode, Joe talks about the new single ‘Awake’ out on Revival Recordings, German Shepherds, his new life, surviving, and a whole lot more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, returns in the expanded Scene Daddy Universe with an all-new podcast, tentatively titled ‘Scene Daddy Conversations’. In the debut episode, Ian speaks with Josh Hurst, vocalist, and guitarist of Young Medicine. In Scene Daddy Conversations, varying topics will be discussed that aren’t necessarily music-related, so in this episode, Ian and Josh talk about the new movie IT Part 2 and really the entire IT franchise, including the book! They also talk about the new Young Medicine album ‘I N T E R L I N K E D’, available now!Hear the exclusive conversation here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, speaks with Steve Cobucci, dual vocalist and guitarist of Wolves At The Gate. In this episode, Steve talks about the new album ‘Eclipse’ out on Solid State Records, family life, soccer, and much more.Note: There are some “rare” internet technical difficulties, but you’ll see where because the ‘Technical Difficulties’ music plays of course!Hear the exclusive interview here:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews’, Ian Hates, catches up with Micah Kinard, vocalist of Oh, Sleeper while they’re on tour with Famous Last Words, Convictions, and Empty. In this episode, Micah talks about retraining his vocals, Oh, Sleeper’s extended hiatus, the new album ‘Bloodied / Unbowed’, and much more.Hear the exclusive interview here:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, catches up with Colin Vieira and Matt McAndrew of Slaves while they’re in the studio working on new music. In this episode, Colin and Matt address the previous Scene Daddy Interviews with Jonny Craig, Matt becoming the permanent vocalist of Slaves, the new track ‘Heavier’, and much more.You might think you know the full story of Slaves so far, but you don’t unless you’ve already listened to Scene Daddy Interviews.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with Rarity guitarist Adam Clarke, who’s currently out on tour and was able to stop by the Ian Hates/Scene Daddy studio! In this episode, Adam talks about recent label issues, postponing the release of the new album ‘The Longest Lonesome’, Marvel movies, and much more.Note: This interview was live and in-person during a huge thunderstorm. You will hear a slight echo from time to time, but that’s bound to happen. Hope you all enjoy something different.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with Mayday Parade guitarist Brooks Betts, who’s currently out on the inaugural Sad Summer Fest tour. In this episode, Brooks talks about the creation of Sad Summer Fest, the music of Mayday Parade, thinking about the future of the band, and more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with scene guitarist Nik Nocturnal who recently put out his acoustic album ‘Reflection’ and created a new band called Termina with friend of the show Andy Cizek. In this episode, Nik talks about creating YouTube content extremely quickly, how Termina began, and a lot more.Hear the exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with scene vet Michael “Jag” Jagmin who recently unveiled a new track ‘The Vulture (All It Takes II)’ with his new band Signals. In this episode, Jag talks about plans for Signals and goes in-depth into why A Skylit Drive are no more.Hear Jag’s side of the story in the exclusive interview here:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with one of his favorite people and the original scene veteran Johnny Franck of Bilmuri, The March Ahead, and Chayr (not to mention he was in a little scene band called Attack Attack!…). In this episode, Johnny talks about recent changes in his creative process, scene nostalgia, everything Bilmuri, and much more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with scene veteran Telle Smith of The Word Alive (Fearless Records). In this episode, Telle talks about writing for the next The Word Alive album as well as his solo album, working with Matt Good, screaming vs. unclean vocals, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musicians Jamie, Doug, & Cam of gloom metal band Lotus Eater (Hopeless Records). In this episode, Lotus Eater discusses their new release ‘Social Hazard’, touring in the UK, and everything that is Lotus Eater.Listen to the full, exclusive interview here
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Alex Pasibe of Osatia (We Are Triumphant). In this episode, Alex discusses the new EP ‘All In Time’, being compared to other musicians in the scene, and much more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Andy Cizek of WVNDER (We Are Triumphant) and Makari (InVogue Records). In this episode, Andy discusses the new album ‘Nothing Stays’ by WVNDER, balancing between WVNDER, Makari, and his solo work, and a lot more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria and his solo work. In this episode, Danny discusses his new solo album ‘Shades of Blue’, the differences in touring solo and with Asking Alexandria, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Ricky Armellino of HAWK and Ice Nine Kills. In this episode, Ricky discusses the new HAWK single ‘Millage’, getting together with Ice Nine Kills, his studio Rick Armellino Production, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Corey Prokowiew of progressive metalcore/post-hardcore band Wind Walkers. In this episode, Corey discusses the new cover single ‘Face My Fears’, their album ‘The Lost Boys’, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview.
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Jason Wisdom of industrial groove metal band Death Therapy. In this episode, Jason discusses the new album ‘Voices’ released through Solid State Records, electronics in music, not having a guitarist in the band, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Joe Benducci of progressive metal band Sentinels. In this episode, Joe discusses signing with Stay Sick Recordings, The new EP ‘Unsound Recollections’, and more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Joey Varela of R&B infused post-hardcore band VRSTY. In this episode, Joey discusses the beginning of VRSTY, touring, their new EP ‘BLCK’, and much more!Listen to the full, exclusive interview:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with musician Tyler Burgess of multi-genre infused rock band Falling In Reverse. In this episode, Tyler discusses his musical journey playing for bands like New Years Day, Ice Nine Kills, and more, before joining Falling In Reverse, plus much more.Listen to the full, exclusive interview:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with vocalist/songwriter Spencer Maybe of the metalcore band A War Within. In this episode, Spencer discusses the new album “Trial by Fire”, the history of the band, and working with Matt Good.Listen to the full, exclusive interview:
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with vocalist/drummer Randy Pasquarella and guitarist Dan Conklin of New York metalcore band If I Were You.
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with singer/songwriter Jonny Craig, former frontman of bands Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance and Slaves. In this episode, Jonny takes us on an emotional journey discussing his constant struggle with drug addiction and sudden termination from Slaves earlier this year. Listen to the full, exclusive interview: You can follow Jonny using the links below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you enjoy ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ please follow us on our social media @scenedaddy as well as our host Ian Hates @ianhates! AND, Patreon is live and ready to go! If you want more Scene Daddy content, check it out!
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with Kevin Lyman owner and founder of the Vans Warped Tour, discussing this year’s 25th anniversary tour, dealing with trolls on announcement day, reserving a space for The Ghost Inside, and more.
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with Hold Close frontman Braxton Smiley about touring, their new album “Time,” playing with Sharptooth and more in this episode.
Host of ‘Scene Daddy Interviews,’ Ian Hates, speaks with Saving Vice frontman Tyler Small about recording the debut SV album, favorite shows, and more in this episode.
Host of Scene Daddy Interviews, Ian Hates, speaks with Silent Planet frontman Garrett Russell about the art of vocal resting, politics in music, favorite bands Silent Planet has toured with and more in this episode.