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EP 285 Mike De Leon of Soulfly New Album “Chama,” Metal Legacy & Life on the Road

EP 285 Mike De Leon of Soulfly New Album “Chama,” Metal Legacy & Life on the Road

Update: 2025-10-22
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Host Tom sits down with Metal Mike De Leon of Soulfly to talk about the band’s upcoming album “Chama” (aka Lucky 13), hitting October 24th, and what it means for the next wave of heavy metal. From touring with legends like Max Cavalera, Down, Lamb of God, and Slayer, to juggling family, tech work, and guitar duties, Mike shares the real stories behind the riffs.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

  • Soulfly’s “Chama” album – what fans can expect

  • Touring with Max Cavalera, Philip Anselmo & Lamb of God

  • Passing the torch: keeping metal alive for the next generation

  • Working as both a guitarist and tech in major bands

  • Buying his first home & life balance in the music world

  • Soulfly’s West Coast tour with Go Ahead and Die & Warbringer’s Chase Bryant

  • Underground bands you need to hear: Flesh Hoarder, Sanguisugabogg, Chat Pile & Horrific Visions

  • Chris Barnes’ Six Feet Under comeback

  • Lessons from Max Cavalera’s health and focus

🎸 Plus: A look at Fleshoarder’s next record and tour plans on Housecore Records for 2026.

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#Soulfly #MikeDeLeon #MaxCavalera #FleshHoarder #HousecoreRecords #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #LouderThanLife #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #MetalInterview #HeavyMetalPodcast #NewMetalAlbums #Chama #Lucky13 #Down #LambOfGod #Slayer #Sanguisugabog #ChatPile #GoAheadAndDie #Warbringer #SixFeetUnder

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EP 285 Mike De Leon of Soulfly New Album “Chama,” Metal Legacy & Life on the Road

EP 285 Mike De Leon of Soulfly New Album “Chama,” Metal Legacy & Life on the Road

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