Heavy Stories Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">Every band has a story to tell. Join decorated music journalist Matt Mills as he interviews the biggest,</span><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap"> best and most interesting artists in rock and metal. New episodes every Thursday morning.</span><span></span></p> <div id="additional-info-container" class="about-section style-scope ytd-about-channel-renderer"></div>
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Publishing Since
3/1/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
HOW TO REBUILD YOUR BAND WITH ROBIN STAPS: The Ocean guitarist on new lineup, running a record label and new concept album Solaris
Robin Staps is the guitarist, founder, manager, lead songwriter and main lyricist of German progressive/post-metal unit The Ocean. On episode 18 of HEAVY STORIES, he talks about rebuilding his band's lineup almost from scratch between previous album Holocene (2023) and the brand-new Solaris. We also discuss burnout, how he runs his record label Pelagic and much more. This conversation is the finale for HEAVY STORIES season 1: a huge thanks to all who listened in and supported us during our first run of episodes. We will return later in the year, refreshed. (Image: Jovi Zhang)
July 2, 2026
GETTING TO KNOW DEVIN TOWNSEND: Prog metal polymath on The Moth, authenticity, mental health, toxic productivity, Strapping Young Lad and more
Devin Townsend is a maverick prog metal solo artist and the former leader of Strapping Young Lad, the Devin Townsend Project and more. On episode 17 of HEAVY STORIES, he opens up about what makes him tick, including trauma, his contrarian streak, a desire to belong and being a former people-pleaser. We also talk about his mammoth new album The Moth, why Strapping and DTP broke up, his days singing for Steve Vai and more! Image: Tom Hawkins
June 25, 2026
THE LIFE AND GRINDS OF SHANE EMBURY: Napalm Death bassist on new solo album, Jim Carrey, future music, quitting drink and more
Shane Embury is the bassist for grindcore legends Napalm Death and a singer/multi-instrumentalist in myriad other projects. On episode 16 of HEAVY STORIES, he talks about kicking alcohol and discovering Jungian therapy, and how these things coloured his new solo album, Bridge to Resolution. He also looks back on 40-plus years of Napalm Death, from their anarchic early days to being embraced by the British mainstream and becoming Jim Carrey's favourite band.
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- What is Heavy Stories Podcast?
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">Every band has a story to tell. Join decorated music journalist Matt Mills as he interviews the biggest,</span><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap"> best and most interesting artists in rock and metal. New episodes every Thursday morning.</span><span></span></p> <div id="additional-info-container" class="about-section style-scope ytd-about-channel-renderer"></div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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