Ep. 79: [Interview] with BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead Of AU/NZ Tour This Week.

Now this is one that makes my punk-rock heart sing!

A very privileged opportunity to chat with Bill Stevenson, drummer from a band that were hugely formative in my heavy/alternative/punk-rock journey, and likely yours too - The Descendents!

Going one better, we're also discussing an upcoming tour where they'll be playing a full onslaught of landmark 90's punk LP Everything Sucks and more, as part of the 'Run Down Under' Australian/New Zealand tour which kicks off in two days - right near my place down at Barwon Heads Hotel! We'll catch you guys both at this date and the Forum show on the 5th in Melbourne. Come say hi, we don't bite. Most of the time.

Bill and I also discuss said tour, thoughts about returning to Australia, longevity with touring, playing different sized venues and a bunch more. Bill's a charismatic guy and the punk youthful energy is palpable to this day!

Full details on the upcoming tour including ticket links, tour dates, etc, available shortly alongside the video interview at:

www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog.

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BONUS!

Given my spiel at the end of the interview about really wanting to obtain more independent/underground punk-rock, today's Featured Artist is hardcore-punk criminal quarter US Bastards. Details of the upcoming release also included in our show notes - their upcoming LP Negligent Discharge is due for release on June 19th, 2026.

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As Always,

Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady.