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What Does Mike Hranica Reveal About Flowers And His Personal Transformation?

In this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike Hranica opens up in a raw, introspective conversation touching on The Devil Wears Prada’s latest album Flowers, his changing worldview, and the personal evolution that continues to shape both his art and identity.

TL;DR:

Mike Hranica joins Loaded Radio for a revealing, unfiltered discussion about Flowers, why some fans don’t view it as a “metal” album, how his perspective as an American has evolved, and the deeply personal shift away from the faith that once defined him.

The Devil Wears Prada’s Flowers Marks Another Creative Pivot

Few modern metalcore bands have reinvented themselves as often — or as successfully — as The Devil Wears Prada. With Flowers, the band pushes further into melody, atmosphere, and emotional weight, continuing a trajectory that began years ago but feels especially pronounced here.

Rather than doubling down on relentless heaviness, Flowers leans into texture, dynamics, and vulnerability. The result is an album that sparks conversation as much as it does admiration.

For some listeners, it’s a natural progression.
For others, it raises a familiar question: Is this still a metal record?

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Why Flowers Isn’t Considered “Metal” By Everyone

Genre debates are nothing new for The Devil Wears Prada, but Flowers intensifies that discussion.

The album trades portions of the band’s traditional sonic aggression for mood, melody, and introspection. That shift has prompted a split reaction:

• Fans embracing the emotional depth and maturity
• Purists missing the chaotic intensity of earlier releases

During the Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike addresses this head-on — not defensively, but thoughtfully — framing Flowers not as a departure from heaviness, but as an expansion of expression.

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Mike Hranica’s Personal Evolution Shapes The Conversation

What makes this episode particularly compelling isn’t just album analysis — it’s the human story behind it.

Mike speaks candidly about:

His Current Views On Being An American

Identity, culture, and perspective are recurring undercurrents in the discussion. Mike reflects on how his views have changed over time, offering insight into how personal growth intersects with creativity.

Moving Beyond The Faith That Once Defined Him

For longtime fans, Mike Hranica’s relationship with faith has always been a visible part of The Devil Wears Prada’s narrative. In this conversation, he openly discusses his pivot away from those beliefs — not sensationally, but honestly.

It’s one of the most personal and introspective segments we’ve ever aired.

This Week’s Loaded Radio Podcast Covers More Than Just TDWP

Alongside the in-depth conversation with Mike Hranica, this episode also dives into major developments across the hard rock and metal landscape.

Listeners will also hear:

• Discussion surrounding Arch Enemy’s new vocalist and the band’s next era
• Reaction to Alex Van Halen’s emerging “Eddie Van Halen” project with Steve Lukather
• A featured segment: 13 Artists Every Deftones Fan Needs To Check Out

It’s a packed episode balancing artist insight with scene-wide perspective.

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Why This Episode Matters Now

The Devil Wears Prada’s continued evolution mirrors a broader shift happening across heavy music — where emotional transparency, genre fluidity, and personal authenticity increasingly define longevity.

This conversation captures that shift in real time.

Whether you’re a die-hard TDWP fan, a skeptic of stylistic change, or simply fascinated by how artists evolve, this episode delivers substance far beyond a typical promo cycle.

Listen To The Full Conversation

The Loaded Radio Podcast episode featuring Mike Hranica is available now.

Hit play below to hear the full interview.

 

FAQ

Is Flowers a metal album?

Flowers incorporates elements of metalcore, post-hardcore, and alternative textures. While some fans debate its classification, the album reflects The Devil Wears Prada’s continued sonic evolution rather than a strict genre shift.

What topics does Mike Hranica discuss on Loaded Radio?

Mike discusses Flowers, genre perception, personal growth, identity, and his shift away from faith, alongside broader reflections on creativity and perspective.

Where can I listen to the Loaded Radio Podcast?

Episodes are available via LoadedRadio.com, Libsyn, and major podcast platforms.

Band Bio – The Devil Wears Prada

Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2005, The Devil Wears Prada became one of the defining acts of the late-2000s metalcore wave. Known for blending aggression, melody, and conceptual depth, the band has continuously evolved across releases including With Roots Above And Branches Below, Dead Throne, Transit Blues, and beyond. Their willingness to experiment while maintaining emotional intensity has secured their place as one of modern heavy music’s most resilient acts.

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Australian death/thrash duo BATTLEGRAVE are set to return with their third and most devastating full-length release to date.

Enslavement delivers 10 tracks of unbridled and vitriolic, death-laden thrash metal. This relentless barrage of calculated venom, intense riffing, and punishing rhythmic precision further cements the band’s reputation for uncompromising extremity.

Lyrically tied to themes of violence and aggression, Enslavement weaves an interlocking narrative of a subterranean demon harvesting human souls to satiate its unending hunger. This conceptual core adds a sinister layer beneath the album’s sonic brutality.

Fans can experience a sample of what’s to come with the album’s first single, “Bonesaw.”

The band comments on the song: “Bonesaw’ delivers an aural assault on the listener, with all the power of a screwdriver plunged into the eardrum. Delving into the world of dismemberment, the track lyrically focuses on the evolution of medical tools in forensic pathology and features razor sharp riffage, a chaotic drum performance, two skin ripping solos and a vocal attack aimed directly for the jugular. Prepare to be taken apart piece by piece with the bonesaw.”

Watch the official music video for “Bonesaw” here.

Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Enslavement is due out on April 10. Pre-order the album at: battlegrave.bandcamp.com/album/enslavement

The album was recorded by Clint Patzel of BATTLEGRAVE, mixed by Tim Shearman and mastered by Logan Mader. Session drums by Robin Stone.

Track-listing:
1) Soul Chasm

2) There Is Only Death

3) Bonesaw

4) Eyes Of Enslavement

5) Venom

6) The Grand Machine Of Despair

7) Asylum

8) Marked By Evil

9) Under The Banner We March

10) US Outpost 31

Line-up:

Rohan Buntine – Vocals, Lyrics

Clint Patzel – All Strings

BAND BIO:

BATTLEGRAVE are a two-piece death/thrash project from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2017 following the release of their debut demo track, “Mortar Fire,” which quickly generated strong underground buzz.

The duo followed with the EP To Hell with War (2017) and full-length albums Relics of a Dead Earth (2018) and Cavernous Depths (2022, via Bitter Loss Records), establishing a reputation for blending savage thrash intensity with punishing death metal weight. Their releases have received consistent acclaim across the global metal press and airplay on international radio platforms.

While primarily a studio-driven force, BATTLEGRAVE have also brought their music to the stage, recruiting respected musicians from Melbourne’s metal scene to deliver their blistering sound in a live setting.

Throughout their discography, the project has collaborated with world-class drummers including Kevin Talley, 66Samus, and most recently Robin Stone, further reinforcing the precision and power behind the band’s extreme sonic identity.

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Band:	Ewig.Endlich
Release:	Im November
Genre:	Post (Black) Metal
Country:	Germany (Dortmund)
Release Date:	3rd of October, 2025
Released via:	Horror Business Records
Recording:	Liquid Aether Audio
Artwork:	Simon Albers (Ewig.Endlich)
Layout:	Marvin Ganskow

When it comes to browsing new music, I have always been a highly visual type of person. I’m not saying that it is all about the artwork, but a luring cover often pushes me into attention way quicker than “the regular stuff.” When I first encountered the artwork of Im November by German Metal combo Ewig.Endlich, I knew there will be a sound that is going to be difficult to pin down. This hand-painted picture radiates quite some statements from first glance already. Occasional spots of light submerged in dark main theme initially conveys the impression of an intensely calm situation. Only when going further into detail, the light spots in this painting broadcast an imagery that transports movement exactly at the spots of light that mark positions of human presence. What to expect from that – I didn’t know but I assumed it was going to be good. And I was certainly not disappointed.

Having surfaced with their first demo in 2016, Dortmund-based Post(-ish)-Metal band Ewig.Endlich first appeared on the radar. When I first encountered their music (again via browsing for Lower Rhine Underground – surprise) it was their 2018 release “Auf Grund” that already received quite some praise back then and caught my attention. Having asked for permission to upload this release to the LRU channel, it only took a little while until the release of their latest output Im November, which is why it was also this release that immediately found its way onto the channel.

What can I say – this is a wild mixture of genres that probably can walk by the term of Post-Metal, but there is way more than that happening on this entire release. There is a little something of everything happening all over the place. If possible, you could also call this by the name of Extreme Metal, but this would probably cut off the clean Post-Metal sequences. As you might guess, there are quite a lot of different genres that are mixed. The first track track “Mosaik” alone already displays the versatility of Ewig.Endlich. Kicking in with a sound that might immediately bring in the notion of straight-up Black Metal, the transfer into the vocals already blends this tone with vocals that construct a sound that interconnects Black Metal with what I used to call “Sad Punk” in the vein of Kaput Krauts. Don’t get me wrong, the vein of the Black Metal tone generally dominates, but there is a subtle impression of the aforementioned Punk that also goes togeher with the lyrical themes of societal progression of the protagonist on this album. When eventually also hitting the sequences that are delivered with growling vocals, it even feels as if we transferred right into a more melodic early Amon Amarth track. On “Mosaik,” the listener can get the full scope of this album already.

Further on, though, Ewig.Endlich are very keen to prove that they are capable of intertwining way more different genres than on this first track alone. Especially this natural connection between sounds that you would not imagine to get along together (you could call it the Ordinary Corrupt Human Love effect) is something that this combo seems to be at ease with. On the second track “Risse,” especially the melodic framework that points at the Post-Metal notion introduces. Continuing the sound of the riff on “Mosaik” in clean and Post-Metal-esque tone, a brief yet beautiful introduction progresses towards a sound that would probably rather be associated with Death Metal – if even possible. The Post-Metal tone omnipresently recurs on different tracks on the album, partly culminating with the warm and ambient tone that is accompanied by clean vocals on “Schutt.” So we’re talking about a range that moves somewhere between Post-Metal, Death Metal and Black Metal with nuances of Punk and everything is puzzled together in order to coin a sound that can be considered quite unique.

Lyrically speaking, the album follows a protagonist that initially feels detached from societal constraints in urban life because of their alienation. On further progression, while restlessly wandering and experiencing repulsion, the protagonist enacts by force of being weary of life only to eventually almost detach from life. When beinv overwhelmed by the blank will to survive, the pursuit of belonging progresses towards a more abstract state and also connects with urban life. If you are in favor with lyrics that follow a more detailled pattern, I can highly recommend to dive a little deeper into this album because it is absolutely worth it. Especially the language that narrates this progression feels incredibly heart-warming. These lyrics together with the artwork of this album delivers quite the full package of dedication and is a must-listen if you love to get into records that will need more than just sonical attention in order to fully grasp the environment of its sound.

As was probably clear from the introductory paragraph highly favoring the artwork of this release already, I also have to mention that every single track of this album received a different painting by band member Simon Albers, which is the kind of dedication that absolutely grasps my attention. By doing so, Im November gains a strongly unique character. The music was recorded by Mario Dahmen at Liquid Aether Audio, who was capable to filter the specific tone that moves in between these numerous genres. This album was released on black 12″ vinyl by Horror Business Records.

Once again, I am incredibly late to the game writing about this release in 2026 while it was released in October 2025. Nevertheless, it’s always better to dive deeper into releases at least somewhen instead of never at all. I have to admit that I did not know a lot of local Post-Metal bands and I’m always glad to see bands from nearby playing musical styles that are not entirely overfed these days. This is why I enjoyed Im November quite a lot. Anytime there is music that moves in between different musical spheres but never fully claims one of these, I’m all in for that. Ewig.Endlich are certainly capable of doing just that.

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Speed is just so cool. The band, and the movie honestly. These Aussies are so cool, in fact, that they were given the VIP treatment on Valentine’s Day by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). They graciously invited them to Grand Slam Australia, where they got to go back stage at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and enjoy all the antics and tomfoolery. Check out their video below. They look so happy it’s precious.

What’s even better is the fact that their single “The First Test,” off their 2024 album Only One Mode, was used as the official song for the event. That’s awesome.

Speed are touring all over the world over the next couple months, heading everywhere from Peru to the Philippines. They’re quite the doozy live, so make sure you catch them whenever and however you can.

Speed 2026 tour dates:

03/04 – Monterrey, MX @ Nodriza Studio #
03/05 – Mexico City, MX @ Gato Calavera #
03/06 – San José, CR @ Amon Solar #
03/07 – Bogotá, CO @ Capital Music #
03/10 – Quito, EC @ Mad Max #
03/11 – Lima, PE @ Vichama Conciertos #
03/12 – Santiago, CL @ Club Chocolate #
03/14 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Uniclub #
03/15 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Espaço Usine (NDP Fest) #
04/15 – Brighton, UK @ Chalk ^
04/16 – Birmingham, UK @ XOYO Birmingham ^
04/17 – Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol ^
04/18 – Newcastle, UK @ Digital ^
04/19 – Leeds, UK @ Project House ^
04/20 – Glasgow, UK @ Slay ^
04/22 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom ^
05/26 – Tokyo, JP @ Antiknock
05/27 – Osaka, JP @ Beyond
05/28 – Tokyo, JP @ Huck Finn
05/30 – Kawasaki, JP @ Bloodaxe Festival
06/03 – Taipei, TW @ The Wall Live House
06/05 – Shanghai, CN @ TBA
06/06 – Guangzhou, CN @ TBA
06/07 – Hong Kong, HK @ Mom Livehouse
06/09 – Manila, PH @ Mandaluyong
06/10 – Ho Chi Minh City, VN @ Out The Run
06/12 – Bangkok, TH @ Mr Fox Livehouse
06/13 – Kuala Lumpur, MY @ TBA
06/14 – Singapore, SG @ Aliwal Arts Centre

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^ = w/ Whispers and Bodyweb

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There’s a deluge of great releases coming up in the next month, so we’ve devised this handy guide for our most anticipated albums!

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