Aaron Bruno — frontman of AWOLNATION and now leading the charge with his new project The Barbarians of California — joins the guys on The Pit for a deep dive into the band’s origin story, creative direction, touring with Deftones in 2025 and what fans can expect next.

Aaron Bruno&nbsp;&mdash; frontman of AWOLNATION and now leading the charge with his new project&nbsp;The Barbarians of California&nbsp;&mdash; joins the guys on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.93x.com/shows/the-pit-on-93x/">The Pit</a>&nbsp;for a deep dive into the band&rsquo;s origin story, creative direction, touring with Deftones in 2025 and what fans can expect next.

Exclusive one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest names and rising stars in rock music. 93X is Minnesota's Rock Station.

Exclusive one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest names and rising stars in rock music. 93X is Minnesota's Rock Station.

Exclusive interviews with some of rock music's bi…

93X Interviews

Aaron Bruno Talks Barbarians of California, Touring with Deftones, and What’s Up Next

Riley Pinkerton talks about how Castle Rat's theatrical stage show came to life from a DIY Halloween idea to a fully realized fantasy world with characters, props, and onstage battles. She also shares what it’s been like hitting the road on their first major tour with Amon Amarth and Dethklok, plus the concept and storytelling behind their 2025 album 'The Bestiary.'

Hear The Pit on 93X every Saturday night from 10pm-12am.

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Riley Pinkerton talks about how Castle Rat's theatrical stage show came to life from a DIY Halloween idea to a fully realized fantasy world with characters, props, and onstage battles. She also shares what it&rsquo;s been like hitting the road on their first major tour with Amon Amarth and Dethklok, plus the concept and storytelling behind their 2025 album 'The Bestiary.'
Hear The Pit on 93X every Saturday night from 10pm-12am.
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Watch 93X Interviews on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7Imb_FaNDAQ9DWs3P6lY-mLlEtfjgWL
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Inside Castle Rat: Riley Pinkerton on Their Rise & First Big Tour

Kevin Kellam catches up with Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless to talk about the band’s new single “When I Wake Up,” and the upcoming album 'Dear God' (out June 26). Taylor also discusses life on the road with AC/DC, the difference between opening and headlining shows, and the excitement of bringing new songs to fans on the upcoming North American tour.

Kevin Kellam catches up with Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless to talk about the band&rsquo;s new single &ldquo;When I Wake Up,&rdquo; and the upcoming album 'Dear God' (out June 26). Taylor also discusses life on the road with AC/DC, the difference between opening and headlining shows, and the excitement of bringing new songs to fans on the upcoming North American tour.

‘It Feels Fantastic’: Taylor Momsen on Dropping New Music and Upcoming Headlining Tour

Graham and Kato from The Pit on 93X chat with Chuck Billy of metal titans Testament to talk all things Thrash of the Titans - the massive tour with Overkill and Destruction hitting The Fillmore Minneapolis on March 21st.

Chuck digs into Testament’s approach to creating new music, how this powerhouse tour came together, and even teases when fans might finally hear the next Testament album.

Hear The Pit, every Saturday night from 10pm-12am on 93X 

Graham and Kato from The Pit on 93X chat with Chuck Billy of metal titans Testament to talk all things Thrash of the Titans - the massive tour with Overkill and Destruction hitting The Fillmore Minneapolis on March 21st.
Chuck digs into Testament&rsquo;s approach to creating new music, how this powerhouse tour came together, and even teases when fans might finally hear the next Testament album.
<a href="https://www.93x.com/shows/the-pit-on-93x/">Hear The Pit, every Saturday night from 10pm-12am on 93X </a>

Aaron Bruno Talks Barbarians of California, Touring with Deftones, and What’s Up Next

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