Rock Sound's 7 Of 30

Mothica joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all new 7 of 30 interview to discuss her personal new EP, Somewhere in Between. Reflecting on her journey through burnout and rehab, she explains how she rediscovered her passion by starting from scratch in the studio. Mothica also looks ahead to her massive 29 date tour with I See Stars and the "micro circle pits" her new tracks are inspiring. 00:00 – Introduction to somewhere in between 01:12 – Recovery, rehab, and the writing process 02:44 – Finding the "magic" again with the song weapon 03:38 – Connecting with the fan community on discord 04:52 – Preparing for the I See Stars tour 07:43 – 7 of 30 intro 09:07 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil? 11:28 – When was the last time you felt scared? 12:57 – What do you think the world will be like in 100 years? 14:34 – Tell us about your first time ever being on stage 18:27 – What was the proudest day of your life? 20:39 – What was your best memory of school? 23:37 – What song do you want played at your funeral? 25:54 – The quick-fire round and funeral songs 30:12 – Mothica’s seven-song career setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motionless In White’s Chris Motionless joins James Wilson-Taylor to celebrate a massive 20 years of the band and the release of their new single, ‘Afraid Of The Dark’. Chris talks through the writing process for their upcoming 2026 album, reflects on hitting the arena circuit for their biggest ever UK tour, and discusses the nostalgia of returning to Warped Tour. Plus, he takes on the 7of30 questions to reveal his brutal mosh pit "battle scars," his official pro-wrestling stage name, and more. 00:00 – Intro & New Single 'Afraid Of The Dark'02:44 – 20 Years of Motionless In White & New Album05:27 – Highlights on Tour07:43 – Warped Tour & Festival Season10:58 – 7 of 30 Intro11:52 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil?13:00 – Best and worst experience in a mosh pit?15:30 – What do you think the world will be like in 100 years?16:16 – If you were a wrestler, what would your stage name be?18:00 – Name a time you got starstruck20:35 – What is the stupidest thing you have ever done on stage?22:45 – What song do you want played at your funeral?24:00 – The Big 7: Quick-fire Round27:11 – The 7 Song Setlist & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Feldmann of Goldfinger joins us for an all-new 7 of 30 interview to discuss the band's new album, Nine Lives. John reflects on the record’s collaborations with Spencer from Ice Nine Kills and Blink-182. He also talks about producing Panic! At The Disco’s "New Perspective," returning to Warped Tour, and the "stupid" stage moment that got him banned by a radio station. 00:00 – Intro: welcome John Feldmann 01:00 – New album: Nine Lives & creative process 05:28 – Collaborations: Ice Nine Kills & Blink-182 09:47 – Producing Panic! At The Disco: ‘New Perspective’ 12:03 – The legacy of Warped Tour 14:37 – 7 of 30 intro 15:40 – Stupidest thing ever done on stage 17:50 – Name a time you got starstruck 20:45  – What is your wrestling stage name? 22:50 – What do you think the world is like in 100 years? 26:55 – What is the photo on your phone lock screen? 28:05 – What do you want to be remembered for? 29:21 – Worst meal you’ve ever had on tour 31:11 – The Big 7: quick-fire Round 34:10 – Final: the 7-song setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides joins us for an all new 7 Of 30 interview to talk about the band’s new single Certainty, their upcoming album, and what this new era represents creatively. Andy also reflects on returning to Warped Tour and Download Festival, the evolution of Black Veil Brides, and what still drives him as an artist today. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Memories of Warped Tour 02:41 - New Black Veil Brides single ‘Certainty’ 05:01 - The history and significance of the Download Festival 06:02 - Collaborating with TX2 08:52 - Recording with TX2 and early 2000s influence 10:25 - Rock Sound music exclusives 11:17 - 7 of 30 Intro and choosing the numbers 12:27 - Who is the most influential person in your life? 14:09 - What was the proudest day of your life? 16:56 - What makes the perfect breakfast? 19:45 - What is the greatest gift you have ever been given 23:14 - What was your best memory in school? 26:25 - What do you want to do when you retire? 29:07 - What song do you want played at your funeral? 31:50 - 7 Quickfire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Zummo has been busy: the Sum 41 drummer tells us about performing with Electric Callboy on their summer shows, playing with Deryck Whibley again as well as writing a brand new book ‘Unbreakable Rhythm’ which is out now. Frank covers a lot of ground in this episode, from Kevin Lyman of Warped Tour giving him his first record deal to meeting Prince at a crazy Hollywood party. Plus, the 7 song setlist that covers all bases. 00:00 Frank Zummo on his new book, performing with Electric Callboy and playing with the Jonas Brothers 05:00 New book ‘Unbreakable Rhythm’ 07:00 Mental health & wellness 11:58 Brit Summer Issue on sale now 12:20 7 Of 30 Intro 13:34 Heaven x Hell and working with Deryck Whibley 16:43 Violent mosh pits in the New York hardcore scene 19:35 Improving mental health and being bullied as a kid 24:31 The best advice he received from Kevin Lyman 29:54 Meeting Prince at a crazy Hollywood party 34:47 Continually being inspired by drummers 36:39 The song he’d like played at his funeral 38:34 Exclusive music variants from the Rock Sound store 38: 46 The Big 7: How important his supplements are, inviting Dave Chappelle to a dinner party and the 7 song setlist. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set It Off frontman Cody Carson talks us through their new self-titled album and why it is their most definitive and distinctly personal record to date in this all-new 7 Of 30 interview. We hear all about Set It Off’s new sound, the creativity and theatrics of their live show and Cody reveals the famous contact in his phone. Plus, a Wicked cameo and the 7 song setlist.00:00 New single ‘Pathological’ & Set It Off’s new sound03:38 The live show, Max’s creative vision and live theatrics05:48 How it came to be a self-titled album7:47 Twenty One Pilots merch for sale on Rock Sound08:00 7 Of 30 Intro09:13 New generation of fans11:03 The Set It Off fandom13:15 ​​Meeting his heroes15:42 Cody’s orchestral background & tough love Cody received19:18 Being starstruck meeting…?20:35 Overcoming unhappiness22:46 New Found Glory’s versatility 23:50 Merch on the Rock Sound store24:02 The Big 7: A surprising song from Wicked & new music discover at festivals29:40 The 7 Song Setlist including new and old songs, plus Cody forgets a big hitUnlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cavetown, real name Robin Skinner, speaks to us backstage while on the Pierce The Veil arena tour alongside fellow support acts Hot Mulligan and Crawlers. Cavetown chats about the writing and recording process of upcoming album ‘Running With Scissors’, how Vic Fuentes joined him on stage and being cosy at home with his cat.00:00 Intro00:30 Touring with Pierce The Veil and Vic Fuentes getting up on stage03:05 Upcoming album: ‘Running With Scissors’05:50 Rock Sound’s All British issue06:12 7 Of 30 Intro07:20 Being cosy with his cat watching Adventure Time09:57 Growing in confidence and being inspired by Pierce The Veil 13:17 Tarmac and more music20:43 Proposals during his gigs23:59 Cavetown's support network25:12 Missing Pepsi Max in America28:20 Rock Sound Exclusives Artio, Michael Clifford, I Prevail and more28:40 Quickfire questions32:38 The Seven Song Setlist: Baby Spoon, Sailboat, Devil Town and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall hypes us up for their high energy 20 Year Anniversary live tour starting in the UK this weekend in this all-new 7 Of 30 musician’s interview. Winston tells us all about preparing for the tour, how it felt performing at Sydney Opera House with Jenna McDougall and reflecting back on skipping school to go surfing. Plus, Nick Cave gets a mention and we finish with Parkway Drive’s seven song setlist.00:00 Intro00:40 Parkway Drive’s 20th Anniversary Tour and playing Sydney Opera House with Jenna Mcdougal 07:40 Rock Sound’s All British issue08:03 7 Of 30 Intro 09:12 Skipping school to go surfing, Pearl Jam and Tony Hawk12:16 Touring in space15:38 Getting the audience up on stage17:56 Winston’s wedding and an epic dancefloor20:26 Wrestling walkout music22:29 Winston’s personal and musical legacy28:03 Rock Sound music exclusives28:35 The Big 7: Nick Cave, the festival pit and how his friends describe himUnlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biffy Clyro's Simon, James and Ben open up about the inspiring recording process for their new album 'Futique'. From pushing through the “tough first 10 minutes” of their 2019 Isle of Wight Festival set, to a suprise encounter with Fugazi’s Ian MacKaye at Coachella, the trio deep dive into stories from their time in the band and give us an insight into their favourite Biffy Clyro songs for their 7 song setlist.00:00 Intro00:54 New album 'Futique' and the recording process05:39 Playing UK festivals06:52 Isle of Wight Festival 201908:31 Let Biffy be Biffy11:31 Rock Sound’s All British issue11:56 7 Of 30 Intro13:00 What song do you want played at your funeral?17:06 Starstruck meeting Ian MacKaye at Coachella23:09 The greatest gift you've recieved27:08 Your wrestler name28:36 Shoutout to UFC Fighter, Paul Craig29:00 Hearing your own music at an event29:46 AI, and the world in 100 years34:44 Phone lockscreen photos35:41 Worst meal on tour39:34 Shop Exclusive album variants from Rock Sound39:50 7 quickfire questions42:48 7 song setlistUnlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RØRY, real name Rox Pink, is saying goodbye to people pleasing. With her latest album ‘Restoration’ reaching the top 10 earlier this year and ahead of a tour in November, she is showing naysayers that age is just a number. She talks the 37 Club, her engagement to partner Rich Pink and being “one of the oldest newest artists in alternative”. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Atlantic’s Clinton, Mitchel and Christian revisit 7 mystery questions backstage in Glasgow ahead of their sold out OVO Hydro show. They discuss watching Xavier Mayne BMX at school, playing to crowds in the UK and they deep dive into songs they want played at their funeral - all while being put to the test in their Mitsubishi. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calum Hood’s debut solo album ‘ORDER chaos ORDER’ is almost here. The 5 Seconds of Summer pop rock bassist discusses writing an album that reflects his purpose as a solo artist, the huge amount of 5SOS songs that remain unreleased and working with the Good Charlotte brothers all in 7 mystery questions. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of his 'Don't Tell The Dog' album release, we talk to James Marriott about his Twenty One Pilots 'Fairly Local' cover on the 'Blurryface Reborn' tribute album, the most starstruck he's ever been and the best new songs from the album all in 7 mystery questions. Plus, his thoughts on Brandon Flowers, Charli XCX, Balu Brigada and The Hoosiers. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warning are our next guests on 7 Of 30. We talk with Dany, Pau, and Ale about the huge success of the album 'Keep Me Fed' and playing some of the biggest shows of their career. Plus, they take on our 7 mystery interview questions. Find out about their dream cover versions, their best school memories, the songs they never finished and what they would say if they ever met the devil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yungblud is our first guest on the new series of Rock Sound's 7 Of 30. With a new album on the way featuring his nine minute single 'Hello Heaven, Hello' and the second instalment of Bludfest around the corner, Yungblud is about to have a big year. He tells us why his new music is "the best thing" he's ever made, and he chooses his 7 mystery questions, from the worst advice he's ever received to the proudest day of his life. Plus, his dream dinner party guests and how My Chemical Romance, Pink Floyd and Queen had huge influence on him. Watch the full interview on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices