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Heavy Stories Podcast

Matt Mills
Exodus
Propagandhi
Bay Area
Thrice
Svalbard
Ozzy Osbourne
Møl
Halestorm
Veganism
Black Label Society
Thrash Metal
Engines Of Demolition
Anti-Fascism
United States
Canada

Every band has a story to tell. Join decorated music journalist Matt Mills as he interviews the biggest, best and most interesting artists in rock and metal. New episodes every Monday morning.

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Nina Saeidi is the singer and co-founder of British progressive metal band Lowen. On episode nine of Heavy Stories, she talks about her ancestral roots in Iran and how her Middle Eastern heritage has inspired the music she makes. We discuss the count... more

Chris Hannah is the singer, guitarist, lyricist and co-founder of Canadian hardcore veterans Propagandhi. On episode eight of Heavy Stories, he sits down to talk about the impact of his childhood on airbases, including how it shaped his political bel... more

Lzzy Hale is the singer, co-guitarist and co-founder of Grammy-winning and Platinum-selling US rock four-piece Halestorm. On episode seven of Heavy Stories, she talks about the band’s formation and journey up the rock’n’roll ranks, starting with thei... more

Kim Song Sternkopf is the lead singer of Danish genre-testing black metal band Møl. On episode six of Heavy Stories, he talks about his childhood growing up in oppressive cults, where what he read and listened to was heavily monitored and he was prop... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hannah
Singer, guitarist and co-founder of Propagandhi
Propagandhi
Episode: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PROPAGANDHI: singer/guitarist Chris Hannah on American politics, annoying the KKK, going vegan, growing up on airbases, new album At Peace, aggravating punks, musical evolution
Lzzy Hale
Co-founder, singer and co-guitarist of Halestorm
Halestorm
Episode: LZZY HALE TACKLES THE BIG TOPICS: Halestorm singer/guitarist on songs about sex, coming out, being a woman in metal, turning away from the church, wildest fan encounters, firing her own dad and more
Kim Song Sternkopf
Lead singer of Danish black metal band Møl
Møl
Episode: HOW KIM SONG STERNKOPF ESCAPED FROM CULTS: Møl singer talks childhood under narcissistic preachers, oppressive communities, moving 50 times, discovering music, breaking from organised religion
Zakk Wylde
Guitarist, Black Label Society; longtime Ozzy Osbourne collaborator
Black Label Society; Ozzy Osbourne
Episode: 25 MINUTES ALONE WITH ZAKK WYLDE: guitarist talks Ozzy Osbourne relationship, new Black Label Society album, playing in prison, Yungblud, Robbie Williams, recording with William Shatner
Serena Cherry
Co-singer and co-guitarist of Svalbard
Svalbard
Episode: WHY SVALBARD ARE SPLITTING UP (AND WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT A BROKEN TOURING INDUSTRY): Serena Cherry on her band’s break-up, unseen difficulties of touring, work life vs music life, future plans
Gary Holt
Guitarist of Exodus and Slayer
Exodus/Slayer
Episode: GARY HOLT’S LIFETIME IN THRASH: Exodus/Slayer guitarist tells Metallica, Megadeth, Paul Baloff, Bay Area, glam metal rivalry stories
Dustin Kensrue
Singer/guitarist of Thrice; former Mars Hill Church pastor
Thrice, Mars Hill Church
Episode: THE DECONSTRUCTION OF DUSTIN KENSRUE: Thrice singer/guitarist on losing faith, abuse in the church, authoritarianism, death, old lyrics
Mille Petrozza
Singer-guitarist of Kreator
Kreator
Episode: THE CHAOTIC TIMES OF MILLE PETROZZA: Kreator frontman remembers Cold War Germany, early Metallica shows, self-tattooing, Celtic Frost audition, rejecting drugs, thrash metal’s decline and return

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Matt Mills
Host of Heavy Stories Podcast

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#235
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#177
France/Music
Apple Podcasts
#249
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#134
Sweden/Music
Apple Podcasts
#206
Finland/Music

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LZZY HALE TACKLES THE BIG TOPICS: Halestorm singer/guitarist on songs about sex, coming out, being a woman in metal, turning away from the church, wildest fan encounters, firing her own dad and more
Q: What was it like to be nominated for a Grammy and later learn you wouldn't win that year?
The nomination itself felt monumental, and the moment of learning Lamb of God had won was surreal and humorous; it energized the band to continue striving for more ambitious goals.
LZZY HALE TACKLES THE BIG TOPICS: Halestorm singer/guitarist on songs about sex, coming out, being a woman in metal, turning away from the church, wildest fan encounters, firing her own dad and more
Q: What were the early days like for you and your brother starting Halestorm in Pennsylvania?
They started as a family project with their dad on bass, playing small-town venues and church gigs, gradually building a following through relentless travel and live shows before moving to larger markets.
WHY SVALBARD ARE SPLITTING UP (AND WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT A BROKEN TOURING INDUSTRY): Serena Cherry on her band’s break-up, unseen difficulties of touring, work life vs music life, future plans
Q: Can you quantify the financial realities of headlining a UK/European tour versus the income you earn from shows?
Serena explains that touring costs—van/bus hire, sound engineers, merch staff, and heavy merch cuts—often exceed touring revenue, making it hard to treat touring as a viable full-time job for all four members.
THE CHAOTIC TIMES OF MILLE PETROZZA: Kreator frontman remembers Cold War Germany, early Metallica shows, self-tattooing, Celtic Frost audition, rejecting drugs, thrash metal’s decline and return
Q: How did growing up in a divided Germany shape your political awareness and lyric themes?
Mille explains that living through the Cold War and the Berlin Wall's impact made him conscious of political realities, but he avoided joining political groups, instead channeling that awareness into music with themes of anarchism and revolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Stories Podcast

What is Heavy Stories Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dive conversations with influential figures in rock and metal, focusing on the people behind the music—their origins, challenges, and the industry dynamics shaping their careers. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate stories about artistic journeys, touring stresses, genre evolution, and personal philosophies, often weaving in high-profile collaborations, industry anecdotes, and practical insights for aspiring artists and industry professionals. A notable pattern is the willingness to tackle tough topics—faith, burnout, business hurdles, and resilience—delivered through candid, storytelling-driven interviews that balance career milestones with behind-the-scenes realities. The program often features veteran music... more

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Recent guests on Heavy Stories Podcast include:

1. Chris Hannah
2. Lzzy Hale
3. Kim Song Sternkopf
4. Zakk Wylde
5. Serena Cherry
6. Gary Holt
7. Dustin Kensrue
8. Mille Petrozza

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