We are going to be talking to Enjoy The Ride/Toons Records owner Ross Shotland. If you're a into vinyl this is the episode for you. We will be talking about Ross's label, record collecting over the years and who knows what else. Join us 3 grown men nerd out for an hour plus. Head over to our YouTube channel and subscribe, when we hit 300 subs we will be giving away a $25 WAWA gift card AND a 10% off code to use over on Enjoy The Ride's site.
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Josh Newton, guitarist for Shiner, returns on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Josh returns to talk about the latest Shiner album, Schadenfreude, which also isn't the first time a project of Josh's had that as an album title, but we get to that, as well as the the process of getting material written for the first new Shiner album in a decade plus, if there was any worries of the band not being able to live up to the expectations that have been heaped on them by long time fans, an...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Here is the Instagram Live chat with Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More done on 4/24/20. We talk about some beers we are drinking, the band writing for the mew album while under quarantine, Mark's new 8 string guitar and how he's found ways to incorporate that into the bands newer material and more.
Sep 02, 2020•57 min
Doc Coyle joins us for our FB/YT Live series. Listen in as we talk about current events, the return of the NBA and are joined by Extinction AD/This Is Hell drummer, Mike Scuilara.
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 59 min
Theo Van Der Loo, guitarist for EgoKillTalent, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Theo and the EgoKillTalent guys may not be household names.....yet, but that doesn't mean this Brazilian hard rock outfit aren't about to make a huge name for themselves. Theo shares the origins of the band, and how the've been quietly becoming one of the biggest rock bands touring with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters and were recently announced as support for System...
Aug 23, 2020•57 min
Another fun one from our FB/YT Live from 8-5-20 with Andrew Tkacyzk of The Ghost Inside breaking down our top 5 nu metal tracks. Some definite surprises on our lists, and only ONE band we all had across our lists. Do you agree with us? Let us know in the comments on our socials and keep the conversation going.
Aug 19, 2020•2 hr 4 min
Michael Barr, vocalist for Volumes, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Micheal joins us to chat about the bands latest single, Pixelate, and more about the lyrics and the digital age we are all currently engulfed in thanks to social media. We talk about how sneaky and incisive branding has become now. The longterm effects of social media, good and bad, and so much more in this super loose, fun chat. Intro Music: "Introduction To BREWtality" by Tom Smith "Pretty Ligh...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 31 min
James Shotwell, host of the Haulix Podcast is on to talk about Haulix's latest podcast, High Notes, which dropped it's first season
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Christopher Hall, vocalist/guitarist/programmer/producer for Stabbing Westward is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Chris joins us to reminisce about some of the earlier years of Stabbing Westward touring, including a story about getting a tattoo before a show in host Jon's hometown of Grand Rapids MI. We also touch on the differences in music scenes from the mid to late 90's versus now and what we think the cause of the downfall might be. Chris also opens up about wh...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr
Tom Smith guitarist of The Acacia Strain and host of Riff Filled Land Podcast joins us for the last half of the two parter we had a few days before the release of TAS's newest album, Slow Decay. We are joined by Devin Shidaker, the other guitarist of The Acacia Strain, as he provides the discussion with lots of inside band jokes, stories from the road and much more randomness. Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/theacaciastrain Instagram: @theacaciastrain, @tomsmith687 Twitter: @theacaciastrain, @...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Matt McAndrew, vocalist of Slaves, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Matt joins us to talk about Slaves latest record, To Better Days, and how it's been to release new music with him on it as the new singer. We talk about how involved he was with the writing process, the inevitable comparisons he'll have to Johnny Craig and how that may have informed some of his vocal choices on this record and more. Intro Music: "Introduction To BREWtality" by Tom Smith "Pretty Li...
Aug 02, 2020•44 min
Tom Smith guitarist of The Acacia Strain and host of Riff Filled Land Podcast joins us for a Facebook Live chat a few days prior to TAS's newest record, Slow Decay. We talk about the release, album sales and if first week sales matter anymore. How the music industry will change after Covid 19, tour stories and more in Part 1 of a 2 part chat!! Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/theacaciastrain Instagram: @theacaciastrain, @tomsmith687 Twitter: @theacaciastrain, @tsmith_wav
Jul 29, 2020•53 min
Jesse Leach, vocalist for Killswitch Engage, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Jesse is most known as the singer for Killswitch Engage, but has had a pretty prolific, and diverse career, outside of the band he's most associated with. In this long chat we go through all of Jesse's bands, from his earliest bands in Corrin and Nothing Stays Gold all the way to the his newest projects, The Weapon, The Way Back Within, Times of Grace and Dead Trees and everything in bet...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 54 min
Tyler Stroetzel joins us an hour after launching the first single off his upcoming debut solo ep, Dark Verses Vol 1. Hear how the project came about, how he chose the guest vocalists, what’s in store for the project noting forward and more.
Jul 22, 2020•33 min
Jesse Zaraska, vocalist for Misery Signals, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Jesse returns for an in depth look into his time outside of Misery Signals, how he got into teaching, parallels in being a front man of a band and becoming a teacher, as well as how students and parents react when they find out he was in a band. Jesse also shares how he felt about the band while he was out of it, how it was to see someone else sing his words and what lead to the eventual ...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 56 min
Blasko joins us for another Instagram Live series!! We discuss if the adaptability of being in the music industry for 30+ years has better equipped Blasko to traverse the music industry’s issues during covid 19, as well as discussing what things have been working for bands trying to get their music out there during a time of no touring. We also talk about labels, how working in the music business for 3 decades has changed him, if at all, and much more! If you like what you heard check out our ot...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr
Chris Garza, guitarist for Suicide Silence, returns as the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Chris joins us to talk about the bands ambitious virtual world tour, which will see the band play all across the world via the internet. Chris shares how the idea came to be, and some of the logistical issues the band and their crew have had to overcome in order to pull off such an idea. Chris also shares what the band hopes to do with this platform, in it not only being a live pe...
Jul 12, 2020•33 min
Telle Smith of The Word Alive joins us for another Instagram Live. This was recorded live on 6-29-20. Telle joins us to talk about what he's been doing since quarantine happened, and recounts the band getting their trailer and van broken into at the end of the Falling In Reverse tour. We also discuss Warped Tour memories, the culture of Warped and what may have lead to it's decline. The balls of Hundreth changing their sound and not telling anyone ahead of time, and much more. If you like what y...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min
John Mjaaland, bassist and vocalist for Mantric, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! John joins us to talk about Mantric's latest album, False Negative, how Covid has effected the bands plans to properly support this records release, some insight into the more electronic elements of the new album and more. Intro Music: "Introduction To BREWtality" by Tom Smith "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsor: Rockabilia (www.rockabilia.com) USE OUR CODE BREW15 AND GET 15% O...
Jul 05, 2020•37 min
We chat with Dani, vocalist of Bury Tomorrow a few days before the release of the bands latest album, Cannibal. We talk about working with producer Dan Weller, the success of Black Flame and If it put more expectations on the band. We also dive into the lyrical concepts of the record, talking about mental health and of bands are cashing in on a “trend”, as well as the impacts of social media on our world and much more. Pre orders for Cannibal can be found here: http://smarturl.it/BTCannibal If y...
Jun 30, 2020•57 min
Rachel Taylor, vocalist of He Is We, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Rachel joins the podcast to talk about the bands latest single, Amazing Grace, the bands first taste of new music in a few years. Rachel also shares the journey of He is We, from being an indie band and gaining popularity in the Myspace days, to having issues with labels/management and bandmates Rachel opens up about the struggles of having her words and ability to have a voice taken away from h...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Corey Beaulieu, guitarist for Trivium, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Corey joins us to talk about the bands latest album, What The Dead Men Say, and the decision to continue with the original release date of the record in spite of potential for the album sales to not be as good as initially projected before the pandemic hit. We also discuss wether this pandemic will alter antiquated practices within the music industry, as well as the bands plans for supporting ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Dave Grahs, guitarist for Pop Evil, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Dave joins us to wax a little nostalgia about coming up in the Grand Rapids MI local scene, and offers some tips for unsigned bands on how the band rose through the ranks paying their dues and really putting in a lot of hard work to finally get an opportunity to have their music played on a local radio station here in town, and how they put themselves in a good place to capitalize on their hard w...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Brian Wille, vocalist for Currents, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Brian joins us to to talk about the bands latest album, The Way It Ends, and the overwhelmingly positive response to the singles the band has dropped leading up to its release. Brian also talks about the bands expanding sound, and how it has been writing lyrics over some of these newer sounds, or in some cases, realizing when to let the music do the slaking for him. We also tackle how creative ba...
Jun 07, 2020•54 min
Brendan Murphy, vocalist of END and Counterparts, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Brendan rolls out of bed to discuss the foods we miss the most from other states/countries while we are quarantined in our homes, as well as the latest END record, Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face. Brendan talks about some of the lyrical ideas that run across the record, as well as how the samples the band uses helped convey that narrative to create a more immersive listening ex...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Ernie C, guitarist for the legendary Body Count, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ernie joins us to talk about the bands latest album, Carnivore, and their working relationship with producer Will Putney, and what he brings to the table that brings out the best in the band. Ernie also recounts the bands infamous single "Cop Killer" and how the band had been playing it for a few years before it got recorded without any issues. Looking back on the bands 3 decade care...
May 24, 2020•53 min
Joey Bradford, guitarist of The Used, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Joey joins us a week away from the release The Used's latest album, Heartwork, Joey's first with the band. He talks about the writing process with the band, to working with longtime band collaborate and producer John Feldman and how he joined the band and has found his time in it to be. Bradford also shares news of an upcoming Hell or Highwater EP, his other band with Brandan Saller of Atreyu f...
May 17, 2020•52 min
Joe Cotela, vocalist for DED, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Joe joins us to talk about the bands micro EP, Mannequin Eyes, and how it feels to finally get some new music out after supporting their debut record for almost 3 years. Cotela shares that it's 2 of the songs from the bands upcoming release, and how hard it was determining which songs would be picked to showcase their new music. Joe also talks about the visuals behind DED changing, and speaks to the ly...
May 08, 2020•46 min
Willie Adler, guitarist for Lamb of God, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Willie joins us to talk ALL about the bands Ghost Walker IPa Non Alcoholic beer, how they joined up with the folks at Brew Dog, and how involved singer Randy Blythe really got in the creation of this beer. Willie also talks through some fun ways the band may support the launch of this beer when the band can get back out on the road, as well as talks of more beer collabs in the future and mor...
May 06, 2020•38 min
Lindsay Manfredi, bassist of Cold, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Linsday joins us to talk about the success of the bands latest single, Quiet Now, and how the song has become a bit of an unexpected hit amid the covid 19 pandemic. Linsday also opens up about how her and Scooter Ward met, and being a long time Cold fan before she was even in the band, to starting to make candles based on Cold song and what we can expect from her upcoming book "UNFUCKWITHABLE: A G...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min
