This week’s Loaded Radio Podcast features KEN MODE frontman Jesse Matthewson and DEATH DEALER UNION drummer CC McKenna
Winnipeg, Manitoba noise-rockers KEN MODE have the new album “Void” available now, which acts as the direct folow-up to the band’s 2022 release “Null“.
Across two powerful albums, KEN MODE, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Jesse Matthewson, drummer Shane Matthewson, bassist and vocalist Scott Hamilton, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kathryn Kerr, expressed their reaction to the pandemic with a blend of experimentation, aggression, and captivating noise. “Null,” which was released in 2022, marked the beginning of this two-album cycle. Exactly one year later, the band returns with their searing follow-up, “Void.”
During the interview, Jesse discusses the difficult process of bringing the two albums to fruition, working through and even overcoming mental and emotional challenges and his pride in waving the flag that is “noise rock”.
Los Angeles, California’s DEATH DEALER UNION, who recently welcomed Lena Scissorhands of INFECTED RAIN as their vocalist during the summer, recently inked a global deal with Napalm Records. The band’s lineup features drummer CC McKenna (who joins us this week), guitarists Valentin Voluta and Doug Weiand, and bassist Jonny Heinz.
Their debut studio album, titled “Initiation,” is out now and showcases the pinnacle of gothic power metal.
During the show, CC talks his writing process, how Lena came to join DEATH DEALER UNION and the upcoming plans for the new act.
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