Peaches chats with Johnny Franck of Bilmuri just in time for the release of their brand new album Kinda Hard, dropping tomorrow. Johnny talks about how Bilmuri has become one of the most unpredictable projects in modern rock, why he refuses to ever get “comfortable,” and how the band’s chaotic mix of heavy riffs, country twang, and pure meme energy is completely intentional. He also breaks down the insane behind-the-scenes story of “Always Let You Down” featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember, produced by Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens, and how the entire song basically happened by accident after a random run-in at the gym. Plus, Johnny explains the wild armored MMA knight fight scene from the music video, the disgusting reality of putting on someone else’s sweaty armor, and the panic-fueled “guitar solo audition” that helped shape “Where To Find Me.” Finally, he reflects on “Better Hell” being the moment everything exploded for Bilmuri, and what he wants every fan to feel walking out of a show.

I sat down with YouTuber, Twitch streamer, reactor, and podcaster METALBIRB for a deep dive into all things Best of 2025. We break down how he curates his massive year-end lists, run through my personal Top 10 albums of the year, argue about whether metal rankings even matter, and debate the worst fanbase in music (spoiler: Seether enters the chat).

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On this episode of the Artist Interrogations podcast, Peaches sits down with Kasey Karlsen and CJ Arey of the band Deadlands at the Soundwell in Salt Lake City. The conversation covers their latest EP, Seven, which is based on the seven deadly sins and influenced by tarot cards and self-reflection.

The group discusses their tour, initially called "Hot Singles in Your Area," but later corrected to "Hot Shows in Your Area". They share stories about the show, including the energetic crowds in Mesa, Arizona, and Oklahoma City, which were some of the best shows they've ever played. Peaches also talks about a previous interview where they discussed the Idaho Potato Museum, which led him to bring Kasey and CJ a poster and shot glass from the museum's gift shop.

Kasey and CJ open up about their shared experience with ADHD and how it affects their daily lives and work. They clarify that while they are the only two official members of Deadlands, the touring musicians are considered family. The podcast also touches on their collaboration with producer Boy What, also known as Eli , on the EP and their song "House of Cards". Finally, they express their appreciation for "nice rock stars" in the music industry, such as Cody from Set It Off and Chris Motionless.