On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman catches up with the band Chained Saint at the Louder Than Life festival. The group dives into what it’s like performing in extreme heat, their first main stage festival experience, the difference between US and UK crowds, and their brand new release. With high-energy banter and behind-the-scenes festival stories, this conversation gives listeners an authentic look into the rising band’s journey and love for live music.Main Topics Covered
- Performing at Louder Than Life
- Chained Saint’s experience on the main stage
- Playing in extreme heat
- Vibrancy and size of festival crowds
- Band’s Festival Journey
- Differences between performing in the US and Europe/UK
- Interactions with festival organizer Danny Wimmer
- Festival Moments & Crowd Stories
- Band’s impulses on stage (the "angel and devil" moment)
- Observations on festival logistics and atmosphere
- Music Releases & Band Updates
- Announcement of new song "Punk" dropping at midnight
- Upcoming EP "Rise to Fall"
- Custom merch story behind "fucking punk" shirt
Key Discussions & StoriesPerforming on the Main Stage
- The band shares their excitement about playing the main stage at a major festival for the first time, describing it as "a playground" with a ton of space and energy 01:57.
- Describes the surreal feeling and their adventures with stage proximity and resisting the temptation to sneak onto the adjoining stage 02:07.
US vs UK Festival Crowds
- Discussed the "crazy in a good way" energy of European metal crowds versus the strong turnout and enthusiasm they saw at Louder Than Life, including early morning mosh pits 02:48.
Festival Culture & Community
- Shared observations about the sheer number of fans arriving for the event, noting packed flights with everyone traveling for the festival 03:13.
Band Favorites & Must-See Acts
- The band names Machine Head, Danzig, Pantera, and Twitching Tongues as must-see performers at the festival 04:12, with Danzig the unanimous favorite 04:52.
New Music & Merch
- The band announces the midnight release of their song "Punk," created with a custom shirt featuring letters from different Goodwill T-shirts—handmade by a band member’s partner 05:01.
- Shares details about their upcoming EP "Rise to Fall," set to include three additional new tracks 05:40.
Notable Quotes
- "It is a playground. A lot of space."
- "In the UK...everyone's crazy in a good way...They are like true metalheads."
- "Punk drops tonight at midnight, October 9th. Full EP Rise to Fall drops, another 3 songs on there."
- "Just keep your eyes open, your ears peeled, and, you know, we're gonna have a lot of new stuff coming out soon."
Resources & Links Mentioned
- New Release: "Punk" (Midnight launch, October 9th)
- Upcoming EP: "Rise to Fall"
- Band Custom Merch: Handmade "fucking punk" shirt (story at 05:01)
- Festivals: Louder Than Life, DWP festivals
Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.
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