In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki starts a new series of episodes called “Pod Friends” by welcoming Savvier Nelson, the Finnish multi-instrumentalist and vocalist behind LEECHCRAFT, to discuss his musical journey, the evolution of his project, and the release of a new album.
They explore themes of self-promotion, the challenges of creating music, and the importance of feedback and reviews. The conversation also touches on their shared musical influences and the current state of the music industry.
00:00 Introduction to Pod Friends and Leechcraft
02:50 The Birth of Leechcraft
07:00 Evolution of Musicianship and Collaboration
09:38 The Journey of Self-Promotion and Growth
14:10 Musical Background and Influences
19:19 The New Album: Leechcraft
20:57 Challenges in Music Production
23:42 Exploring Song Structures and Progressions
24:57 Journey into Heavy Music
27:14 Innovations in Metal Music
28:50 The Role of Album Reviews
33:04 Navigating Criticism as an Artist
37:06 Experiences with Music Reactions
40:44 Finding New Music in the Digital Age
46:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Recorded on October 16th, 2025 live on Kiki’s Twitch channel.
Show notes:
Find LEECHCRAFT’s music
Hang out with Sav on Twitch
Former vocalist Otto’s band SAATTUE
Bleeding Metal was created by @kikigege87 and is hosted and produced with @martha _wingen. Episode edited by Kiki with Riverside.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch some new video interviews on YouTube, all links are on our linktree. Intro music by Savvier Nelson with vocals from PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric.