Nicholas Kobe-Journalist

Nicholas Kobe

Journalist

May, 2026
B.S. Journalism from Ohio University (Honors Tutorial College), 50+ artist interviews as well as live coverage and music news
Music, Metal
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About Nicholas Kobe

Nicholas Kobe is a music journalist with experience interviewing, writing news, and covering live shows of artists in rock, metal, and pop music. 

He has interviewed a wide array of artists, including Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Grammy winners. He has also covered major festivals, concerts, and other live music events. 

Nicholas has been consitently working as a journalist in student and/or professional settings for over four years.

He has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ohio University been an intern for PEOPLE, and JustNLife

Industry Experience

During my time at Ohio University, I worked for The Post (Opinion/Multimedia), WOUB (NPR/PBS Affiliate), and ACRN. 

Was a summer intern for JustNLife and PEOPLE 

With WOUB, I interviewed over 50 artists, including Def Leppard, Journey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Judas Priest, and Styx. I've covered major festivals (Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life) as well as live shows (Ghost, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance). 

I also have 5+ years of podcasting, including my senior "professional project" Under The Pagan Megalith, which explores the use of Vikings in Black Metal

Favorite Media

Favorite Albums: Pink Floyd- The Wall, Judas Priest- Painkiller, Queen- A Night at the Opera, My Chemical Romance- The Black Parade

Favorite Video Games: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pokemon Black and White, God of War (2018), Marvel Rivals, Hades, Subnautica, Assassin's Creed II

Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Alien, Knives Out

Favorite TV shows: Gravity Falls and Smiling Friends 

Author Details

I live in North Carolina, around the Charlotte region, where I've been almost my whole life. I left the state to go to college in Athens, Ohio, at Ohio University. 

My hobbies outside of work or work-adjacent things include reading comic books, playing video games (mostly Nintendo), historical swordsmanship, and Magic: The Gathering

Latest

John Forgerty in the TV show The Finder
Move Over 'Born in the USA', This is the 4th of July’s Real Misunderstood Anthem

The anti-war classic somehow became a war movie staple.

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin perfroming live
Led Zeppelin’s Greatest Album Is the One That Turned Them Into Legends

The band's blues-inspired sound evolves into the groundbreaking band we know them as today.

Members of Black Sabbath on a boat
Black Sabbath's Greatest Protest Songs Reveal Metal's Political Roots

Black Sabbath tackled anti-war and class divide in spades on their classic records.

Taylor Swift performing at Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2008
Taylor Swift's Most Unexpected Live Performance Was With Classic Rock Legends

How rock legends teamed up with an incoming teen icon to create a Rock of Ages.

A photo of the band Queen (Brian May, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon)
Queen's Most Iconic Concert Was Packed With Rock Legends Most Have Forgotten

Queen was just one of dozens of legends who performed at Live Aid.

Judas Priest performing live
One of Metal’s Biggest Bands Covered Fleetwood Mac, and No One Noticed

When these legends pulled up to a classic rock deep cut, they remade it into a metal classic.

Freddie Mercury from Queen performing live
Queen's Classic Albums Deserve More Attention Than Their Greatest Hits

Underneath ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ there are a myriad Queen deep cuts.

Batman riding a motorcycle in LEGO Batman: Legend of the Dark Knight
'LEGO Batman' Pays Perfect Tribute to This Batman Movie’s Most Iconic Moment

The hit game pulls a left-field 'Batman' classic for the final credits.

Syd Barrett, former lead singer of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd Changed Forever After a Random Encounter With This Former Member

When an old friend dropped by during the recording of 'Wish You Were Here', it solidified the direction of the album.

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40 Years Ago, A Legendary Guitarist Lent Solos to the Beastie Boys’ Biggest Hits

How one of hip-hop's biggest hits had some heavy metal help.