INTERVIEWS

Wage War brings swamp-heavy sound to Sick New World as new EP lands

Wage War hit Sick New World with a sharpened edge, arriving in Las Vegas fresh off the release of its new EP It Calls Me By Name. SWOMP spoke with the Florida metalcore band ahead of its evening set, where the focus was firmly on the newly released material and the tour set to launch. https://youtu.be/T4Ijdw-wd5k?si=xtDW0VwJ0dV-8yMW The five-track EP leans heavily into the band’s roots, both geographically...

Chained Saint kick off Spiral Stage at Sick New World, chat with SWOMP backstage

Chained Saint wasted no time making an impression at Sick New World, opening the Spiral Stage with an early 11:35 a.m. set. The teen metal band brought sharp energy from the outset, quickly sparking a circle pit as early-arriving fans packed in. SWOMP spoke with the band backstage following the set, as the group continues to build momentum well beyond its South Florida roots. https://youtu.be/zjMCrsfCgLw?si=YPzeeJyQhfJikqDD Formed in 2022,...

P.O.D. discuss new album with SWOMP at Sick New World

After guitarist Marcos Curiel shared on social media that a new P.O.D. album was being recorded in Philadelphia, SWOMP got the scoop from the...

The Dark.FM leans into darkwave edge at Sick New World, talks new collab

The Dark.FM brought its brooding, electronic-heavy sound to Sick New World, continuing its steady rise with a set in Las Vegas. SWOMP spoke with vocalist...

Snot talks legacy, reunion & new album at Sick New World

Snot packed in fans at Sick New World, delivering a tight, high-energy set as the band continues its return to the stage. SWOMP caught up...

Filter’s Richard Patrick talks with SWOMP at Sick New World in Las Vegas

Following Filter's Green Stage performance at Sick New World in Las Vegas, SWOMP spoke with frontman Richard Patrick about the band’s current run and...

Bloodywood lights up Diablo Stage at Sick New World, talks with SWOMP after set

Bloodywood continued its rapid ascent on the global metal scene with a high-energy performance on the Diablo Stage at Sick New World. The Indian band’s...

Violent Vira launches ‘Our Lady of Sorrows Tour’ at Sick New World, chats with SWOMP in Vegas

Violent Vira kicked off her 'Our Lady of Sorrows Tour' at Sick New World in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The Boise, Idaho...

Chad Brownlee leans on hockey roots for country-rock single ‘Legendary’

Canadian country artist Chad Brownlee released his new single 'Legendary' on April 24, marking what he describes as a shift toward a bigger, more...

Arkells drop new album ‘Between Us’, frontman Max Kerman chats with SWOMP about the record

Arkells have released their new album Between Us today, marking the latest chapter for the nine-time Juno Award-winning group as they prepare for an...

Devil’s Cut singer Trey Landrum discusses debut album ‘Roadkill’, dropping April 24

As country and metal continue their long flirtation, Devil’s Cut are staking a louder, rowdier claim with their debut album Roadkill. The Louisville band’s first...

ROMES on new album ‘Sonic Trash’ + riding wave of viral momentum ahead of Toronto homecoming show

Canadian electro-rock duo ROMES say their rapid rise on social media is translating into sold-out rooms across Europe, as they prepare to bring that...

Tyler Joe Miller opens up on heartbreak, growth behind new single ‘Under the Influence’

Tyler Joe Miller says his latest single, “Under the Influence,” hits close to home, tapping into the emotional back-and-forth that comes with trying to...

Q&A: Dream-pop duo Sports set for Canadian tour stops in Toronto & Montreal

Oklahoma-based dream-pop duo Sports are bringing their latest material north of the border this month, with two Canadian tour dates scheduled in Toronto and...