Podcast appearances and mentions of leigh kakaty

Don't miss the latest heavy metal interviews on The Loaded Radio Podcast! This episode features Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil discussing their new acoustic EP, "Unleaded," and the band's evolution, plus Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate on their powerful new album, "Wasteland" (released May 30, 2025), faith, and the "Christian Metalcore" tag. Looking for the inside scoop on new releases and in-depth conversations with the artists shaping the metal scene? The Loaded Radio Podcast is your destination for the latest heavy metal interviews, and this week we're bringing you exclusive discussions with two prominent figures: Leigh Kakaty, frontman of the hard-hitting band Pop Evil, and Steve Cobucci, the voice and guitar behind the compelling metalcore of Wolves At The Gate. Both bands have just unleashed new music, and our podcast gives you a front-row seat to hear all about it directly from the artists themselves – no music tracks, just pure conversation.

Leigh Kakaty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Leigh Kakaty be doing if not for being a Singer best known as the frontman of Michigan-born rock band Pop Evil? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.      

Pop Evil's Leigh Kakaty dives into his band's latest album, 'What Remains,' reflects on the band's evolution over the years and what it's like nearing some major milestones.

Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty zoomed in to talk about their new album "What Remains" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the Regent Theater in DTLA on Thursday, April 17 2025. Here's what we talked about: Working with Cody Quistad of Wage War (0-3) new song "When Bullets Miss" (3-6) 4/17/25 headline tour at Regent Theater (5-12) Final Ozzy Osbourne concert (12-14) Mandatory Metallica (14-end)

When art becomes therapy...that's when something great happens! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil. Leigh reflects on the deeply personal nature of this new album's songwriting. "What Remains" became a cathartic release, capturing themes of resilience, survival, and the struggle against those who doubted them. Despite Kakaty's tendency to keep personal matters private, he acknowledged that embracing vulnerability in this record could not only heal himself but also help others facing similar battles. Plus, stay tuned for a quick round of Rapid Fire...and Mike Tyson is a sweetheart?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #252: Leigh Kakaty is the lead vocalist from Pop Evil returns to The Mistress Carrie Podcast for the 4th time, checking in from home in Michigan to talk about the bands new album 'What Remains', Joey & Blake from Devour the Day joining the band, touring, the fans, song inspiration coming from a dark place, working through tragedy, Boston, New England, and so much more! Episode Notes Check out the custom playlist for Episode #252 here Hear Leigh Kakaty on Episode #53 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast Hear Leigh Kakaty on Episode #143 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast Hear Leigh Kakaty on Episode #203 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast Find Leigh Kakaty Online: Instagram Facebook TikTok Find Pop Evil Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Find Mistress Carrie Online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram Bluesky Threads YouTube TikTok Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network Find The Mistress Carrie Podcast online: Instagram Threads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview by Kris PetersMichigan rock outfit Pop Evil - as their name suggests - have managed to find that elusive sweet point between hard rock and pop that many, including myself, thought was never possible.While the band's first two albums Lipstick On The Mirror and War Of Angels laid the platform for future success, it wasn't until 2013's Onyx that the rest of the world started to fully catch on, with lead single Trenches becoming the first of Pop Evil's nine number one tracks.Fast-forward five more albums, and Pop Evil are the flag bearers for crossover rock/metal. Their music contains all of the things considered blasphemous in the metal realms with melodies, hooks and an abundance of pop sensibilities dominating the sonic landscape, but it also contains chunky guitar riffs, aggressive vocals and enough venomous intent to scare a rattlesnake.The result is the recently released What Remains, a thundering collection of arena-ready modern rock and metal hits in which frontman Leigh Kakaty opens heart, mind and soul – pulling no punches and taking no prisoners in doing so.What Remains is the culmination of everything Leigh Kakaty has fought for his entire life. It's the dismantling of the armour he has adorned to survive the journey along the way. It's the reckoning with the man he was yesterday, the man he has become today, and the man he strives to be tomorrow. It is at once the complete Pop Evil story writ large, and its definitive release.HEAVY sat down for an in-depth chat with Kakaty and started by asking if, after eight albums, it still matters to him how new music is received by the public or if he is more at a stage now where pleasing himself musically bears more significance."Honest answer," he stated, looking HEAVY square in the eye. "It's a bit of both, you know what I mean? Obviously, when you make music for a living, you want people to like it. But at the same point with this album, there was a lot of just me being me. It was a therapeutic album for me with a lot of mental health issues that I've dealt with for my whole career that I buried, and I didn't even realize I had buried for as long as I have. They just came out.And the band - being as close as we have probably ever been - really put me in a position with support to be able to even do this in the first place. Once the band gave me their blessing, it was just important for me to get this off my chest and just see where it went. And whether it was going to be Pop Evil music or not, I got to a point where I wasn't even really thinking about that. It was just let's just see what comes out, shut my eyes, see what my soul has to say, and then I'll worry about the album after that.And I think coming in at the time we did it, rock radio here in the US, heavy music, it was just a different place. It didn't get played the same way. There wasn't a place for it the way that there is now in the streaming world. You can have songs stream and go further than even radio singles do nowadays. There's so many different options. And with these younger bands too on the come up, everyone's been a little bit… everything and everyone seems to be heavier, and we're definitely not afraid now to pick up our guitars. It just feels like it's the right time for Pop Evil to really dive in and focus on our guitars and our tones, and just making sure these songs are upbeat and hitting."In the full interview, Leigh further discussed What Remains, which has received positive feedback for its personal themes, particularly regarding mental health. Leigh shared that the album served as a therapeutic outlet, reflecting his struggles with anger and frustration, especially in the aftermath of COVID. He emphasized the importance of authenticity in Pop Evil's music and the collaborative environment within the band that allowed for the expression of deeply personal experiences. The conversation highlighted the significance of self-improvement and personal responsibility, encouraging listeners to engage with the album's themes, as well as the heavier nature of What Remains overall.The discussion also covered Pop Evil's creative process and their upcoming tour schedule, which begins on the West Coast and includes a stop in New York. Leigh expressed the importance of expanding their international fan base while being mindful of the financial risks associated with touring in new countries. He fondly recalled their previous visit to Australia and the unexpected support they received here, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

With A New Album (What Remains) And A Big Tour Fixing To Kick Off, A Very Fired Up Front Man, Leigh Kakaty, Joined Brent Hatcher To Talk All Things Pop Evil.  The Discussion Includes How The Pandemic Almost Ruined Everything, How Fans Have Become Family, Love For The KILO Nation, And Some Great Advice For Anyone In A Band Looking To Make It. Plus, What Does New Rock Smell Like? Find Out In This Episode.

It's a jam-packed episode of Talkin' Rock with three guests. Legendary Triumph frontman Rik Emmett is up first. His new book, Ten Telecators Tales drops on the 25th. He speaks about the book, why he wrote it, and more. We did talk about Triumph....the band's heyday, his strengths, and how I thought he never got the credit he deserved for his guitar playing. Always a treat to have Rik on the show! Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil is next. Their new album comes out on the 21st, called What Remains. Leigh said the struggle is what found its way into the writing of the record. “Our manager George called me up after a few songs and said, ‘Do you realize what you’re writing about?’” Leigh told me. “I hadn’t even thought about it. But when I went back and just read the lyrics—man, every song was about me, about the darkness I had buried. It was like my subconscious was writing the album before I even knew it.” I asked him about that. He has such a cool life, so what could be so bad? “People don’t realize—yeah, my life looks amazing, but it comes with sacrifices,” he said. “You leave for months, come back, and it’s like people aren’t waiting around. They’re living their lives. And then you’re thrown back into normal life, trying to figure out where you fit in. It’s a mental challenge.” Finally, it's radio legend and host of the show Metal Shop, Charlie "The Butcher" Kendall. The show was on the air from the mid-80s through the early 90s, and now it's back. Charlie talks about how the show began, and the spark that marks its return. He's spent many decades up and down the radio dial and has the stories to share. I listened to Metal Shop religiously as a kid, so this was a thrill for me. To speak with the man behind the show was a full-circle radio moment for sure. -Meltdown-

Pop Evil's 8th album "What Remains" will be unleashed March 21st. Lead singer Leigh Kakaty joins the pod for the 2nd time to discuss the record, embracing a new era, the state of rock today, and to reminisce about when Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion debuted. More info: https://popevil.com/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

With a new rhythm section now officially a part of the band, if you haven't heard Joey and Blake from the band Devour the Day are now the bassist and drummer respectively for Pop Evil. Plus they just announced their 8th studio album called What Remains due out March 21st. Which by the way is by far their heaviest record to date. Oh, and the Lions are the best team in football, (which hurts a little) it's time to catch up with my old friend and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for, Leigh Kakaty, lead singer for one of rock radio's most played bands, Pop Evil. 

Pop Evil just released their new single "What Remains" and singer Leigh Kakaty talks with The Hook Rocks about its subject matter as well as his musical journey. Please enjoy the episode! Pop Evil https://popevil.com/ https://www.facebook.com/popevil https://www.instagram.com/popevil https://x.com/popevil The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Talk Toomey, Leigh Kakaty reflects on Pop Evil's journey, celebrating their first platinum record for "Torn to Pieces" and the emotional connection it has with fans. He shares insights on the band's evolving sound, their relentless work ethic, and the challenges of staying relevant in a changing music landscape. Kakaty also discusses working with Cody Quistad of Wage War on the track "What Remains," which set the tone for their upcoming album. Toomey and Kakaty also discuss the challenges of creating music videos like What Remains. The conversation highlights the band's growth, their connection with fans through festivals, and their commitment to influencing the next generation of rock. Plus, there's a fun chat about Detroit Lions football and the exciting journey of staying relevant in the music and sports worlds. Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Support Toomey on Patreon www.patreon.com/talktoomeyConcept Cafes Coffee https://www.conceptcafes.com Subscribe to Talk Toomey on YouTube for in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' discography, and more. #talktoomey #popevil #numetal #leighkakaty #detroitlions

In this episode Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil joins the podcast. Leigh talks about new music from Pop Evil, the band's heavier direction, being more open in his lyrics, Blake Allison and Joey Walser additions to the band, working with Cody Quistad of Wage War, touring with Bad Wolves, DWP festivals, making music videos with Sam Shapiro, touring in the past with classic bands like Tesla, Judas Priest, Poison, love for Kid Rocjk and Emenim, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at recent shows from Tesla and Rise Against. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #popevil #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows including Cancer Sucks w/ Stephen Pearcy and Quiet Riot, and more! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Great to catch up with Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty. He said the band has a lot going on, including writing and recording new music. "We're constantly writing, new single, obviously coming here and we're just excited, man."  We talked about the newest member of the band, drummer Blake Allison, and bass player Joey Walser. "Every new person's different, you know? And, obviously, Haley was great. She was amazing, for us for a long time. But Blake now and obviously his relationship with Joey, who played bass with us, they played together in Egypt Central and Devour the Day. So there's such a chemistry now for our rhythm section that we've not had before, you know, because when you grow up, a bass and a drummer like Joey and Blake have, there's a tightness there that spreads to Nick, Dave and I, the rest of the band." As far as the new music is concerned, they have a lot done. "A lot of new stuff. We're at that cool stage where we have enough for an album easily, but, we're really trying to be picky, man. And like you said, making albums now is personally is such a blessing. And it's something that, you know, may not be around much longer. So if we're going to do it on the hit, hit, hit, big, big, big, whatever that means to us. Right? And big doesn't have to mean necessarily number one. It has to mean like something that we can really elevate our live show with." The Heaviest Pop Evil Record As Leigh described the new material, it sounded like it could be a much heavier direction for the band. I asked him if it was indeed heavier. "Absolutely. The heaviest Pop Evil record, without a doubt, really, hands down. So it'll be interesting for what fans say on that. But you know, the players, they're just different, right? When you put some of the same guys you put in Joey & Blake. It's just a heavier band. I mean, it's just different. You know, I mean, Joey and Blake come from metal and heavier rock and roll backgrounds. I mean, those are those with the guys can play, you know what I mean? That's what we play. So that's kind of where it's at. And I think there's the darkness. It's where we're at in our career. You know, it's like, okay, sure we've had success, but we feel like we got a lot to prove, man."  

Episode #203 Leigh Kakaty from Pop Evil returns for his 3rd appearance on the show. As the band heads back out on the road this week, Leigh checks in with Mistress Carrie to talk about touring, working on their 8th studio album, former drummer Hayley Cramer, the music business, mental health, sports, cannolis, lobster, the Boston Marathon, the Rock Hall, Portland Maine, and so much more! Episode Notes Check out the custom playlist for Episode #203 here Hear Leigh Kakaty on Episode #53 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast Hear Leigh Kakaty on Episode #143 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast See Pop Evil at Aura in Portland ME on 4/27! Find Leigh Kakaty Online: Instagram Facebook TikTok Find Pop Evil Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Find Mistress Carrie online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon X Facebook Instagram Threads YouTube Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network Find The Mistress Carrie Podcast online: Instagram Threads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Leigh Kakaty of POP EVIL March 2024 Scott Hamilton - KSFE 106.9 The FUSE Studios Pop Evil is playing Matanuska Brewing Eagle River June 22, 2024 https://matanuskabrewco.com/live-music/ KFSE-FM 106.9 The FUSE is part of the KSRM Radio Group, Inc. https://www.RadioKenai.com Music: "Cronus" By Anthony Tustin Filmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/  

With their new record "Skeletons" Pop Evil released a new highlight in their band discography. We talked to singer Leigh Kakaty and bass player Joey Walser about the influence of their new producer and about processing scary topics in songs that are entertaining. Enjoy!

Leigh Kakaty discusses Pop Evil's latest record, 'Skeletons,' the effect the pandemic had on the album and why he thinks it's so important for him to remain connected to his roots.

Mike Z will be kickin it with Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil this Saturday Night at 10pm for this edition of "Wired In The Empire" on 96.7 KCAL Rocks. Pop Evil just dropped a new album "Skeletons" and their headline tour will be hitting the Observatory on April 10th which the guys will get into as well as turning up new tunes from: Bury Tomorrow, Last In Line and Unearth -make sure you get electrified each and every Saturday Night at 10pm

Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty zoomed in to talk about their new album "Skeletons" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the Observatory in OC on 4/10/23. Here's what we talked about: new album "Skeletons" (0-2) "Dead Reckoning" song featuring Fit For A King (2-5) Headline Tour: 4/10/23 at Observatory (5-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Pop Evil frontman, Leigh Kakaty, checks in to talk basketball shoes, skeletons in your closet, and the band's upcoming show at The Rave on April 23rd.

The new Pop Evil album drops on March 17th called Skeletons. Leigh tells me why they named it that, and why there's a + and - on the cover art work. He talks about the writing process and what influenced the music and lyrics.  The band has developed a sizable catalog, as Leigh talks about the history of the band, why they stayed in west Michigan as opposed to coming to Detroit. Speaking of which, he talks about some of the talented artists that have come from the "D", including a few we hung with last weekend.  That's just for starters with Leigh.  Up next, it Willian DuVall from Alice In Chains.  He's on The Hu's latest single "This Is Mongol (Warriors Soul)". He tells me about working with that very unique band on that song. "They're definitely working with instruments and vocal techniques and textures that are largely unfamiliar and exotic to western sensibilities. But, ya know, I take that on as kind of a welcomed challenge." He said they fused what he does, and what they do to make the final product. He also told me that he'd never seen the band live. "I have yet to actually see them live in concert....it also would be cool to join them on stage" He gave me an Alice in Chains update. He said that right now "Not Much" is going on with them. Well, that was anticlimactic. LOL "We're enjoying our downtime." He answers the question of how joining AIC changed his life. He also answers correctly what Jerry Cantrell's best riff. is. We got into some vinyl talk, and then I brought up KISS. That's when William really lit up. "That was concurrent into my wanting to play music." He told me how Ace Frehley influenced the way he plays guitar. He told me about a time he sort of met his guitar hero, and what his best riff was as well....which he also got right! ;) -Meltdown- https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  

Interview by Kris PetersContrary to what their name initially suggests, Pop Evil are about as far removed from pop as The Wiggles should be the ARIAS.Since debuting with Lipstick In The Mirror in 2008, Pop Evil have released a succession of albums more on the hard rock scale, with War Of Angels, Up and their self titled albums all spawning a litany of hit singles, in the process stamping their name amongst the greatest rock bands of the last two decades.The band return with their latest album Skeletons on March 17, an album which vocalist Leigh Kakaty has said "is about us as a band stripping everything down to the bones. It's more uptempo, it's got bigger riffs, and we're trying to capture the energy of our live show."HEAVY sat down with Kakaty earlier this week to discuss the album."We're excited, man," he beamed. "It always feels like forever for you to get the album finally out there once it's done, so it's exciting times. It's our 7th album, so it's a very big deal. I can't wait to get it out and get out there playing it."While always maintaining a strong rock presence in their music, it seems that, especially of late, the band has gotten progressively heavier with each release."It's the evolution of where this band is going," he replied. "And I think when you look at your growth - and this is our 7th album - I feel like it's our best Pop Evil album, and I'll tell you why. It's basically cliche, you talk to the singer and he will tell you it's the best album (laughs), but I really feel like the albums leading up to this have allowed this to be that. We were really driven about shaping our sound and making sure we have a consistency there that is different from the previous albums. Let's go back two albums, we had a producer Kato who is one of our close friends and mentor. He ended up passing away tragically in a motorcycle accident and it really shook us. I mean, when you lose your mentor you lose your rock. A producer's everything, man. He helps you with your sound. He basically takes the band and helps us tie the loose ends together and make everything go around. We spent an album trying to search for producers and find that right person, and we found him with Drew Fulk. Drew had written Waking Lions with us and he's done a couple of songs previously but it always felt like we needed more time with him. Finally we had an opportunity with this album and he obviously saw our vision and what we were doing and once he got on board this album all started to come together." In the full interview, Leigh talks more about Skeletons musically, stripping down to the bones and capturing the energy of a live show in the studio, bringing out the best in the band and himself, working with Heart Support, their upcoming run of shows and more.

Episode #143  Leigh Kakaty, lead singer from Pop Evil chats with Mistress Carrie about family, the bands new album Skeletons, recovering from Covid, releasing albums versus singles, naming albums, women in rock, Holiday cards, spoiling kids, green screen filming, family practical jokes, drones, the Rock community, Spinal Tap, and so much more! Episode Notes See Pop Evil March 23 at The Palladium in Worcester MA. Listen to Leigh Kakaty on Episode #53 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast Check out the custom playlist for Episode #143 here Find Leigh Kakaty Online: Instagram Facebook TikTok Find Pop Evil Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Find Mistress Carrie online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Evil absolutely brought it to Louisville at Louder Than Life. Chris Laplant was filling in on guitar so I asked frontman Leigh Kakaty backstage what happened to Nick. Once we start talking though, we just talk, like old friends do.

Singer & frontman, Leigh Kakaty, of hard rock band, Pop Evil, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Versatile, as well as an upcoming seventh studio album, along with their newest single “Eye of the Storm.” We also talk about writing music that inspires, touring endurance, the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and the influence their badass drummer Hayley Cramer has on the band.

Pop Evil over the course of almost 20 years (yes 20 years!) has seen a couple of line-up changes, popular style of music changes and yet they have never wavered about who they are. Pop Evil are a hard rock band that likes to incorporate pop stylings into hard rock jams. Whether as a standard drum, bass, and guitar style rock band or the much more aggressive band they are today, they are also good for a couple of top 10 rock songs and a fantastic night at the local concert venue. Leigh and I's history goes back a long way and now with yet another top 10 rock single out, plus a new bassist it's definitely time to catch up. Better yet Leigh checks in with us backstage at my home town venue called Epic Even Center during rehearsals for their new tour.

Pop Evil has literally co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30 every time they have released a new album or featured single.  Their vocalist Leigh Kakaty joins LA Lloyd for his 16th appearance and there will be several things discussed on this Podcast.  First of all, what is the story on their Twitter page showing a photo of Leigh with Mike Tyson?  Eye of the Storm is a song that came to be when the band was unable to tour.  Everyone on the Pop Evil team agreed that this one needed to be finished and get it out to the fans as quick as possible.  If you love the "blue-collar" work ethic of Pop Evil, you are sure to enjoy this conversation with Leigh and LA Lloyd.

Take a deep breath in, and Let The Chaos Reign! Earlier this year, Brendan the blind guy caught up with lead singer from U.S rock heavyweights POP EVIL to chat about the band's new accurately titled album, 'Versatile' feature hard-hitting rock slammer 'Let The Chaos Reiggn'. It's the in-depth, powerful words of wosdom, creativity, love and support from "blue-collar" hard-working artists like Leigh that help make music a powerful substance that can pull us out of dark times like the world has gone through this past 18 months! Check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

(07/13/21) - Touring with Zero 9:36 and Brkn Love this summer, in support of their new album "Versatile," the singer discusses the making of the album, getting back in the groove post-COVID and much more

Pop Evil has returned with a new disc. "Versatile" is the culmination of a work that took over a year to create. Listen in as frontman Leigh Kakaty talks with Ozz about the process of recording a new disc during a pandemic & their return to the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Evil's Leigh Kakaty stopped by for a visit on this week's show. He spoke with Cassius about the band's new album, Versatile, why Rock & Metal are the ‘blue collar' genres of the music industry and he recounts the strangest concert he's ever played at!Cassius, Joe and Frank also discuss Kiss' retirement tour and Dave Grohl's comments on Nirvana in the second half of the episode. Enjoy!

Episode #53 Leigh Kakaty, lead singer from Pop Evil chats with Mistress Carrie about family, the bands new album Versatile, the Rock community, touring, the fans, songwriting, touring with Cheap Trick, Poison, and Judas Priest, Detroit, the next generation of Rock musicians, Tom Brady, hometown sports fans, Zakk Wylde, truck stop shopping, and so much more!Episode NotesThanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #53 hereFind Leigh Kakaty Online:InstagramFacebookTikTokFind Pop Evil OnlineWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Episode #53  Leigh Kakaty, lead singer from Pop Evil chats with Mistress Carrie about family, the bands new album Versatile, the Rock community, touring, the fans, songwriting, touring with Cheap Trick, Poison, and Judas Priest, Detroit, the next generation of Rock musicians, Tom Brady, hometown sports fans, Zakk Wylde, truck stop shopping, and so much more! Episode Notes Thanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode. Check out the custom playlist for Episode #53 here Find Leigh Kakaty Online: Instagram Facebook TikTok Find Pop Evil Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Find Mistress Carrie online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network

Episode #53 Leigh Kakaty, lead singer from Pop Evil chats with Mistress Carrie about family, the bands new album Versatile, the Rock community, touring, the fans, songwriting, touring with Cheap Trick, Poison, and Judas Priest, Detroit, the next generation of Rock musicians, Tom Brady, hometown sports fans, Zakk Wylde, truck stop shopping, and so much more!Episode NotesThanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #53 hereFind Leigh Kakaty Online:InstagramFacebookTikTokFind Pop Evil OnlineWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Episode #53  Leigh Kakaty, lead singer from Pop Evil chats with Mistress Carrie about family, the bands new album Versatile, the Rock community, touring, the fans, songwriting, touring with Cheap Trick, Poison, and Judas Priest, Detroit, the next generation of Rock musicians, Tom Brady, hometown sports fans, Zakk Wylde, truck stop shopping, and so much more! Episode Notes Thanks to DCU & Jumptown Skydiving for sponsoring this episode. Check out the custom playlist for Episode #53 here Find Leigh Kakaty Online: Instagram Facebook TikTok Find Pop Evil Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Find Mistress Carrie online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network

We chat Pop Evil's brand new album "Versatile" with vocalist Leigh Kakaty from recording the album through to the art work! Plus we find out what Leigh got up to during Lockdown, his takes on Australia from when he toured here, Tik Tok, down time and much more!

Pop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and struggle only seems to strengthen their resolve and fuel their musical fires.On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, Kakaty talks about some of their key tracks and explains the band's philosophy. On May 21, 2021, Pop Evil release their latest album, Versatile.https://popevil.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Pop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and struggle only seems to strengthen their resolve and fuel their musical fires. On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, Kakaty talks about some of their key tracks and explains the band's philosophy. On May 21, 2021, Pop Evil release their latest album, Versatile. https://popevil.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O’Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Pop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and struggle only seems to strengthen their resolve and fuel their musical fires.On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, Kakaty talks about some of their key tracks and explains the band's philosophy. On May 21, 2021, Pop Evil release their latest album, Versatile.https://popevil.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpodsHosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanaganhttps://twitter.com/ofe1818https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/corey@songfacts.comSongfacts Podcast Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTAThis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Pop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and struggle only seems to strengthen their resolve and fuel their musical fires. On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, Kakaty talks about some of their key tracks and explains the band's philosophy. On May 21, 2021, Pop Evil release their latest album, Versatile. https://popevil.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O’Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

We had the pleasure of interviewing POP EVIL over Zoom audio! Hard rock titans POP EVIL have set a career milestone as “Breathe Again” becomes the sixth #1 rock single in their overall history joining previous #1 hits “Waking Lions,” “Footsteps,” “Deal with the Devil,” “Trenches” and the gold-certified “Torn to Pieces.” The track is featured on the band’s upcoming May 21 album VERSATILE via Entertainment One (eOne) alongside previously shared singles “Let The Chaos Reign,” “Work” and “Set Me Free.” If rock is dead, then POP EVIL is definitive proof of the afterlife. The Michigan-formed blue-collar band—which consists of vocalist Leigh Kakaty alongside lead guitarist Nick Fuelling, rhythm guitarist Dave Grahs, bassist Matt DiRito and drummer Hayley Cramer—have created an unpredictable album, as its name suggests, which presents their most ambitious rebirth yet. VERSATILE highlights the group’s distinctive sound by zeroing in on their juxtaposition of cinematic melodies, heavy grooves, fist-pumping anthems and timeless power ballads while building on their foundation of showmanship, raw relatability, and timeless hard rock hooks. VERSATILE is available for pre-order now via the official POP EVIL merch store and all orders will include an autographed postcard from the band: https://www.popevil-versatile.com/. CD’s will be exclusively sold via Target, which will offer a two-disc deluxe edition version of VERSATILE. The special bonus disc will include the track listing from their 2020 #1’s LP. This consisted of all of their previous #1 singles listed above that were pressed on 180-gram opaque gold vinyl. POP EVIL’s success story extends beyond the charts, the 1 million units of “total activity” across their catalog, and the 600+ million streams of their songs on major platforms–it’s the diverse group of fans the band has captivated with their relatable storytelling and undeniable catchiness on tour after tour with the who’s who of the modern rock genre. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #popevil #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support

Pop Evil will be releasing their much-anticipated sixth full-length album "Versatile" on May 21. Vocalist Leigh Kakaty joins to talk the new record, getting regular jobs during the pandemic, playing GN'R covers, recording with Mick Mars, and much more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #popevil #leighkakaty #gunsnroses #podcast

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Few bands today understand the need to keep evolving that Detroit rockers Pop Evil!! And with their upcoming album, "Versatile", the band has gone to great lengths to evolve, grow and create new music! We got frontman Leigh Kakaty on the phone to tell us all about it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you listened to this podcast or me on the radio by this point you probably know that Leigh and I truly are old friends. We did tend to get a little retrospective in this conversation, plus talk about our love of Football. Oh and Pop Evil have a new album coming out this spring, or so we hope.

If you listened to this podcast or me on the radio by this point you probably know that Leigh and I truly are old friends. We did tend to get a little retrospective in this conversation, plus talk about our love of Football. Oh and Pop Evil have a new album coming out this spring, or so we hope.

Leigh Kakaty from Pop Evil chats to HEAVY Mag about how they have tried to deliver their best.

On this week's episode of the B&E Podcast, we talk with Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil. The band's new singles "Work" and "Let The Chaos Reign" are out now, ahead of the band's upcoming sixth studio album. We discuss the new singles, the songwriting process, life on the road and more. You can check out more music daily at BreakingAndEntering.net Connect with Breaking And Entering on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingandentering/support

Great to catch up with Leigh from Pop Evil. Two new songs out, new album forthcoming. (Pic is from The Rave show this past January)

Two interviews are up on today's pod.  First up it's author Greg Renoff. He's written this killer new book about famed producer, Ted Templeman. We discuss the artists he worked with, hits and misses, Van Halen, The Doobie Brothers and more. Greg is a very articulate guy and gives lots of information if you're a fan of anything that Ted worked on. (around the 37 minute mark) We've been doing these Instagram interviews and recently I talked with Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil. They dropped two new songs last week and he told me all about them. He tells me what he been up to as far as the quarantine is concerned.  -Meltdown- https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Templeman-Platinum-Producers-Music/dp/1770414835 https://popevil.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/

Pop Evil may have just released two of their best songs to date. That's saying something about a band who has had multiple number one singles in their career. Kaytie and I got singer Leigh Kakaty on a chat to talk about these new tunes, acoustic performances from the living room, and the (bro) love that Leigh and I share for one another.

Pop Evil may have just released two of their best songs to date. That's saying something about a band who has had multiple number one singles in their career. Kaytie and I got singer Leigh Kakaty on a chat to talk about these new tunes, acoustic performances from the living room, and the (bro) love that Leigh and I share for one another.

Scott Hamilton (Rockfile Radio) with Leigh Kakaty (Pop Evil) backstage at Fort Rock Jet Blue Park Fort Myers FL April 14, 2013

Stop Me… Ep35 - Pop Evil Singer Leigh Kakaty On Who Played Batman Best (09 10 ’19) by Todd Hancock

Today The Riff with Jack Trash radio show returns with Leigh Kakaty and Matt Dirito of Pop Evil, Plus we have new music from Geoff...

(06/12/19) - Nearing the end of the self-titled album's cycle, the frontman talks future, biopics, cover songs and more

"I'd like to think so", replied Leigh Kakaty, vocalist for Pop Evil on the historical link between a band's best album often being self-titled. "For us, I think it was a pivotal time in our career to step out with our self-titled album. Our name is unique to a lot of people and I think this reflects who we are and how Pop Evil is not about just being in a band or music; it's about us as people being crusaders of rock. Pop was a bad word where we came from - pop was evil - so it's not just a band name, it's a lifestyle for us. For the first time, we have started to know who we are both on and off the stage and we wanted to show our fans that it was going to be a stepping stone album for us to be excited about who we are moving forward into the future and where we wanna take the band. It definitely feels like it's the biggest record for us thus far".In the full interview Leigh talks about Pop Evil's first ever tour of Australia starting next week, what fans can expect, the reaction to their recent self titled album, whether he fusses over an album after it has been released or puts it to bed, the changes in musical direction, the thought process of playing the songs live when preparing for an album, new drummer Hayley Cramer and more.

Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil drops in to let us know about their first ever Australian tour, his lack of Australian slang knowledge, their latest video "Be Legendary", when we'll see a new album, what the future holds and we find out just what Michigan and Australia have in common!

Cameron recently caught up with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty before their show at the Diamond Ballroom. They talked opening for Poison & Cheap Trick, bringing a comedian on tour, their self-titled album, and much more.

Great to catch up with frontman, Leigh Kakaty, of Pop Evil at Summerfest. Find out if Mitch buys Leigh a Summerfest gift, as he did with Dorothy.

Leigh Kakaty, lead singer of Pop Evil, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new self-titled album, writing music that empowers the people, touring with the likes of Poison and Judas Priest, the music scene in Michigan, and the importance of radio bands.

Leigh Kakaty (Pop Evil). Leigh joins Andrew to discuss the bands new eponymous album and other topics. 

In episode 3 of The Underground Amped we catch up with Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil, discuss the NBL finals, upcoming Australian tours, music news, wrestling and much more!

Une heure avec... Pop Evil à l'occasion de la sortie de son album "Pop Evil".

Cutter went backstage to speak with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty. The guys talked about the love for Wisconsin and Michigan, the upcoming 5th album and the newest line-up change.

Cutter went backstage to speak with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty. The guys talked about the love for Wisconsin and Michigan, the upcoming 5th album and the newest line-up change.

I spoke with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty while backstage at a recent show. Leigh opened up about the new album, having and finding a chick drummer and his love for Wisconsin.

Guest : Leigh Kakaty from Pop EvilRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Listen to Rabid Noise at www.rabbitradio.com.au live every wednesday night 9-11:30PMHosted by Nev Pearce and Shane SmithRabid Noise is proudly supported by :RW Promotion : www.rwpromotion.com.auBlacklight Art & Design : www.blacklightad.com.au

Guest : Leigh Kakaty from Pop EvilRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Listen to Rabid Noise at www.rabbitradio.com.au live every wednesday night 9-11:30PMHosted by Nev Pearce and Shane SmithRabid Noise is proudly supported by :RW Promotion : www.rwpromotion.com.auBlacklight Art & Design : www.blacklightad.com.au