Down & Dirty - Ian Hates Music #225

February 13, 2026

Every member of Down & Dirty joins Ian in a very fun and very informative episode of Ian Hates Conversations: Music Edition!

Zeke, Jack, Connor, Christian, and Matt join Ian from all over the states to talk about everything Down & Dirty! When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!

Down & Dirty are not a band you would necessarily call “lucky” in the music business, but they’re still here fighting to create their debut album even after going through what they went through. I for one can’t wait to hear it! Make sure to check out the link to the Indiegogo below.

Think you know the whole story behind the band?

Think just because you know this is the band that Denis Stoff created after Make Me Famous means you know it all?

It’s cliche but think again!

Here’s Down & Dirty’s story directly from the people involved.

You’re in for a fun one!

Make sure to support Down & Dirty by following the links below:

Really big thanks to all the members of Down & Dirty for taking the time to be on the show! Make sure you support them in creating their very first album by donating to their Indiegogo! You know I will!

Don't forget to support Ian Hates Music! Subscribe, rate, and share Ian Hates Music on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, and any of your favorite podcast listening apps! Plus, please check out the new Patreon link and support the shows even more!

PATREON

All sound bites or clips are exclusive property of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Ian Hates Podcast or its' sponsors. They are used here for entertainment purposes only. Also, all opinions of hosts and guests are their own and alleged, not necessarily fact. Enjoy!

Long days and pleasant nights.

Nekrogoblikon - Alex Alereza and Eric W. Brown - Ian Hates Warped Tour Conversations #5

September 22, 2026

Welcome everyone to the Ian Hates Warped Tour Conversations!

I know it's not summer anymore and that means the touring Warped Tour has ended (perhaps forever), but hey, it takes a while to get these episodes out, haha. Also, why put out Warped Tour material when everyone else was doing it at the same time? Not talking about Warped Tour all the time helps you miss it! Distance makes the heart grow stronger or something else emo like that...

Anyway, Ian loves Warped Tour and this was the first year he was able to do in-person Warped Tour interviews! All interviews took place at the Mansfield date of Warped Tour on July 27th at the Xfinity Center. Ian was also not told what interviews he had until he showed up at the venue. That brought a lot of excitement, haha. For more information, you can listen to the Ian Hates Warped Tour Recap Special. But, to be brief, festival interviews are much different than what Ian normally does on Ian Hates Conversations. Everyone is put in one room. Everyone is talking at the same time. You're in a rush, both interviewer and band because you have a time limit and set times to get to. AND, there are bands playing right outside the room! Haha. The only reason you need to know all this is to, of course, set the mood, but also so you realize why these are live, raw, and unedited!

The fifth conversation of the day was Alex Alereza and Eric W. Brown of Nekrogoblikon!

Check the interview out and make sure to support Alex, Eric, and Nekrogoblikon by following the links below:

Many thanks to Alex and Eric for taking the time out from the busy and tiring Warped Tour schedule to be on Ian Hates Warped Tour Conversations! Also, a huge thanks go to all the staff on Warped Tour for giving me this opportunity.

Ian will always be Forever Warped.

Don't forget to support Ian Hates Music! Subscribe, rate, and share Ian Hates Music on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, and any of your favorite podcast listening apps! Plus, please check out the new Patreon link and support the shows even more!

PATREON

All sound bites or clips are exclusive property of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Ian Hates Podcast or its' sponsors. They are used here for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!

Long days and pleasant nights.

Vesta Collide - Max Santoro and Alex Honeycutt - Ian Hates Music #140

October 29, 2026

The wait is over! Another one of Ian's favorite bands makes their first appearance on Ian Hates Conversations: Music Edition! That's right, Max Santoro (drums) and Alex Honeycutt (bass) of Vesta Collide are on Ian Hates Music!

Vesta Collide has had a pretty amazing year, signing with Stay Sick Recordings, touring with Alesana, Charlatan, and Attila (to name a few), plus releasing their debut album 'New Obsession'! Max and Alex talk all of this plus plenty more in this episode, so what are you waiting for?

Make sure to support Max, Alex, and Vesta Collide by following the links below:

Thanks again to Max and Alex for coming on the show! Make sure to pick up 'New Obsession' and keep an ear out for new music and new tour announcements soon!

Don't forget to support Ian Hates Music! Subscribe, rate, and share Ian Hates Music on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, and any of your favorite podcast listening apps! Plus, please check out the new Patreon link and support the shows even more!

PATREON

All sound bites or clips are exclusive property of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Ian Hates Podcast or its' sponsors. They are used here for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!

Long days and pleasant nights.

Invent, Animate - Ben and Trey - So What Interviews - Ian Hates Music #93

April 17, 2026

Let's continue with the lost, live interviews from So What?! Music Fest! In this episode, Ben English (vocals) and Trey Celaya (drums) of Texas metalcore band Invent, Animate join Ian to talk about their careers, touring, music, and so much more!

Invent, Animate is another great metalcore band you need to check out! They're going on two, separate, tours coming up with Ghost Key and Gideon, and then a Canadian tour with Northlane! Make sure to see them live if you can!

Follow the links below to support Invent, Animate:

Much thanks to Kathleen for setting this interview up and of course, big thanks to Ben English and Trey Celaya for coming on the show! They're working on new music now, but to tide you over, make sure to check out their newest album 'Stillworld'!

Lastly, thanks again to all the hard working people at So What Music Fest for having Ian Hates Music! Don't forget to check out this great, yearly event!

Don't forget to support Ian Hates Music! Subscribe, rate, and share Ian Hates Music on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and any of your favorite podcast listening apps! Now on SoundCloud! Links below:

All sound bites or clips are exclusive property of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Ian Hates Podcast or its' sponsors. They are used here for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!

Long days and pleasant nights.

Ian's Untitled Scene Show

Every member of Down & Dirty joins Ian in a very fun and very informative episode of Ian Hates Conversations: Music Edition!

Zeke, Jack, Connor, Christian, and Matt join Ian from all over the states to talk about everything Down & Dirty! When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!

Down & Dirty are not a band you would necessarily call “lucky” in the music business, but they’re still here fighting to create their debut album even after going through what they went through. I for one can’t wait to hear it! Make sure to check out the link to the Indiegogo below.

Think you know the whole story behind the band?

Think just because you know this is the band that Denis Stoff created after Make Me Famous means you know it all?

It’s cliche but think again!

Here’s Down & Dirty’s story directly from the people involved.

You’re in for a fun one!

Make sure to support Down & Dirty by following the links below:

Really big thanks to all the members of Down & Dirty for taking the time to be on the show! Make sure you support them in creating their very first album by donating to their Indiegogo! You know I will!

Welcome everyone to the Ian Hates Warped Tour Conversations!

The fifth conversation of the day was Alex Alereza and Eric W. Brown of Nekrogoblikon!

Check the interview out and make sure to support Alex, Eric, and Nekrogoblikon by following the links below:

Many thanks to Alex and Eric for taking the time out from the busy and tiring Warped Tour schedule to be on Ian Hates Warped Tour Conversations! Also, a huge thanks go to all the staff on Warped Tour for giving me this opportunity.

Ian will always be Forever Warped.

The wait is over! Another one of Ian's favorite bands makes their first appearance on Ian Hates Conversations: Music Edition! That's right, Max Santoro (drums) and Alex Honeycutt (bass) of Vesta Collide are on Ian Hates Music!

Vesta Collide has had a pretty amazing year, signing with Stay Sick Recordings, touring with Alesana, Charlatan, and Attila (to name a few), plus releasing their debut album 'New Obsession'! Max and Alex talk all of this plus plenty more in this episode, so what are you waiting for?

Make sure to support Max, Alex, and Vesta Collide by following the links below:

Thanks again to Max and Alex for coming on the show! Make sure to pick up 'New Obsession' and keep an ear out for new music and new tour announcements soon!

Let's continue with the lost, live interviews from So What?! Music Fest! In this episode, Ben English (vocals) and Trey Celaya (drums) of Texas metalcore band Invent, Animate join Ian to talk about their careers, touring, music, and so much more!

Invent, Animate is another great metalcore band you need to check out! They're going on two, separate, tours coming up with Ghost Key and Gideon, and then a Canadian tour with Northlane! Make sure to see them live if you can!

Follow the links below to support Invent, Animate:

Much thanks to Kathleen for setting this interview up and of course, big thanks to Ben English and Trey Celaya for coming on the show! They're working on new music now, but to tide you over, make sure to check out their newest album 'Stillworld'!