This was taken from a livestream we on did on our various socials after a weekend of Heartsick almost winning a slot on this years Furnace Fest. Over the course of the two days of that competition we saw the band almost pull out another win for them to have the opportunity to play another legendary fest, only to have the whole experienced marred by the gatekeeping nature of the fans of that fest, who at times would say the band didn't belong, weren't "hardcore enough" and even banding together w...
Sep 14, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Join Tanner and I as we talk about how Tanner picks his drum covers that he puts on Instagram, it's not as deep as you think lol. We also talk about exploring music WELL beyond metal/hardcore and how that actually allows us to appreciate the various influences others put into their own art. Tanner opens up a bit about his anxieties and how that was a part of why he couldn't continue to live in LA despite the career opportunities it led to. We both open up about our own journeys through mental he...
Sep 11, 2022•2 hr 4 min
Join Justin and I as we discuss the last time we talked, which was literally the day before the pandemic really went into full swing and touring and most of the world went on pause for 2 years. How in that time Justin went within and decided to work on some songs that he had sitting on a hard drive and would wind up becoming Lybica with some close friends and how it was to find his "voice" with a new instrument, and what it was like playing the first few shows being up front on stage versus bein...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Join Kirk and I as he checks in from the road to discuss the bands latest album. How the album opener was originally written for Body Count, and if Kirk has written much for other bands in his career. We also touch on the drug epidemic hitting the country by storm, how this informed the lyrics to one of the new songs on the album, and how things have changed from Kirk and I growing up where you maybe drank and smoked some weed. How it is for him having a college aged kid who's being affected by ...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Join Patrick and I as we drink beers, a variety of beers for Patrick and a 6er of NA's for me, and talk about the evolving world of NA beers, craft beers in general. Patrick shares some funny party stories from his youth. We also talk about both living in blue collar cities and how the instant connection we have to cities like ours, and the people who inhabit those areas as well. Patrick also talks about putting down roots in the city of Buffalo as a co owner of The Beer Keep and what that has m...
Aug 30, 2022•3 hr 2 min
Join Maria and I as we talk about the bands latest album Run, and what it was like to put out the bands first album and not be able to tour behind it due to the pandemic, and how the band went about writing Run since they didn't really have any of the traditional ways of playing out and seeing how their first album resonated with fans and growing from that. We also touch on how hard it is to choose a set list when you have 2 albums worth of material that's never been played out when you have a s...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Join Josh and I as we talk about his recent health scare that left the left side of his body numb and his experience going to the doctors to figure out what was causing it. Doing a full STYG tour with a neck brace, and how it made him a better guitar player. We also talk about tattoos, and the difference in tattoo culture over the last 20 years, and a shared funny experience with doctors who use somewhat drastic measures to treat us due to us having tattoos. Josh and I talk about growing up in t...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Join Brandan and I for this loose chat as we talk a bit about the bands latest EP, Rage, and then talk about Brandan's viral moment the last time he was on the podcast and how not surprised we were by it considering he and the band have always been a no BS kind of band. We also talk about having a 20+ year career, what it's like being heralded as one of the originators of a scene with both 18 Visions and Bleeding Through and traveling to the east coast for the first time to play shows. Brandan o...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Join Andrew, who has quickly become one of my best friends I've made through booking shows and doing this podcast, and I as we catch up from the last time Andrew and I talked. We get into the new Eidola record Andrew is writing and recording currently, and what fans can expect from this record. Andrew opens up a bit about how the fans support of The Architect gave him inspiration to do another Eidola record, as that was poised to be the bands last. We talk about me getting off Facebook and how t...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Join Tony and I on this super loose chat as Tony reveals why he thought he wasn't the right person to have on this show, why he owes Frank from Hatebreed $100. We get into a few funny drinking stories including one that involved Alexi from Children of Bodom and Disturbed. Tony also reflects back on 2 decades of the bands career, getting older and still going to hardcore shows, Dorf, knee replacement surgery working song titles and more. Intro Music: “Remember “This Night” (Podcast Edit) by Chae ...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Join Justin and I as we talk for the first time after being introduced to each other by mutual friend Matty Mullins. Listen as I kinda awkwardly explain that after a few years of people telling me I should have Justin on the show, that I didnt know who he was or that he was even in a band, but was a guy I saw around at shows and the bar pre/post show with friends. We then get into what it was like for Justin to leave touring behind and the adjustment process for him to adapt to "normal life" and...
Aug 21, 2022•2 hr 20 min
Join Damon and I as we catch up in the bands van before their show with The Plot In You. Listen in as we talk about getting back into the swing of things since the pandemic, as this was my first in person chat since then, and how it's been getting into the swing of things. Damon and I talk about finding your role in life as you get older, and how your goals and expectations can change over time. We also get into some sports talk, and how Of Virtue has traversed their career with lineup changes a...
Aug 14, 2022•46 min
Join Devin and I as we look back on 20 years of Emery, re recording some of their most beloved music and how it is for them to reinterpret their own songs. We also talk about the nerve racking nature of making their newest album live, and what about this collection of music made them want to go back to a record label after 10 years of being an independent band, and the bands personal relationships 2 decades into a career and how they've managed to keep it together. Devin and I also talk about ex...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Enjoy this 2 hour chat with Jepha and I as we dive into doing something for the sheer passion of it versus any praise/accolades you may receive. We look back on 20 years of the bands first album. We also open up about our respective marriages and finding ways to connect with our spouses. Jepha shares a funny experience going to Lil Jon's house, talking about teas, twitch streaming, creating art, religion. The joys of having dogs. Finding yourself through various ways of self exploration, the she...
Jul 31, 2022•2 hr 32 min
Davey and Hayley join me before they start their first day of tour rehearsals for as we talk about getting back together for the first time in awhile. How it was for her to travel to the states. We also talked about finding ourselves during the pandemic, the bands latest video, and how it was to be rained on for 13+ hours, faux instruments and more in this chat. Intro Music: “Remember “This Night” (Podcast Edit) by Chae Hawk "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsors: Rockabilia (www.rockabilia....
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Join John and I as we talk a bit about his recent autobiography, Hoseshoes And Hand Grenades, and how the approach to the book was different than most bios, in that it felt like John was actually talking to you about his life. John also talks about being so open and honest about his life, and how that has been one of his more endearing traits to people he meets over his career. Overcoming set backs in both his life and professionally, and not being bitter about how things have played out. We als...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Join Fabio and I as we talk about TrollfesT entering the Eurovision contest, and how the movie was actually more accurate in the portrayal of the contest than I had originally thought. We discuss how the show was able to help get the band to another level with promotion and exposure, and how different it is for metal and hard rock to be more accepted one mainstream media like that overseas versus here in the states. We then crack open some beers and Grimdrap reveals how he has been home brewing ...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Join Jesse and I as we share some drinks and talk about working in the bar industry in your late 30's/40's, life lessons we've learned working in the service and music industries respectively. We also talk about Jesse's other ventures, owning and booking a music venue, writing a book and some other projects that he has in the works. Jesse talks about pursuing his various passions, and finding that work/life balance. Jesse and I dive into our thoughts on bands getting into the beer/spirts world, ...
Jul 03, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Upheaval 2022 is coming to town in a few weeks and I wanted to take the time to run through this years 2 day lineup, play some music from the bands kicking things off that you may not be aware of. Who I'm excited to see this year, memories from last years fest and what this festival will hopefully do for our local community for years to come. Tickets are still available over on Upheaval's website. Hope to see you there!!
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Join Andreas and I as we talk about his involvement with Kiss's Gin, from defining the label on the bottle and all the little details/Easter eggs that he put into it...one of which even I missed and was surprised to find its significance to the band. We get into how Andreas transitioned from managing In Flames and going to work more behind the scenes for a label to then transitioning into working for Brands For Fans and how his experiences along the way have helped. Andreas tells us what inspire...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Join Billy and I as he takes a break from tour rehearsals to talk about his upcoming solo album and what fans can expect from the live show. We also talk about his upcoming solo album and the journey he went on to renaming his solo endeavor after himself, some of the influences that inspired this album as well as a bit more into the albums title as well. We reminisce about 2 decades of Mer De Noms, talk about being inspired by fellow friends and giving yourself the permission to be happy with su...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Join John and I as he checks in from the road before a stop on their run with Dance Gavin Dance. We talk a bit about their first few shows back from the pandemic, and getting reacclimated to playing live again. We touch on how shows pre pandemic felt like a place people wanted to go to be seen, but not be there for the music, to where now it seems everyone is there for the bands and to let loose at shows. John and I also talk about their newest album, Phototroph, some of the lyrical themes and h...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Enjoy this chat with Joshua and I as we finally get time to link up to do this chat. I had met Josh when I was in Buffalo NY for what would become the last Every Time I Die Christmas shows one night at The Pink, one of THE BEST dive bars I've ever been to in my travels. While I had no idea where this conversation would go we got to talking about growing up in the east coast and the rich cultural melting pot that has allowed Josh to find himself as a creative/musician, as well as opening up about...
Jun 05, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Join James and I as we talk about the upcoming Cage Fight record, how naturally it came about for James to bring this project to life, and showing off a different side of his musical influences that he may not get to show in Tesseract. We also get into how James got into working behind the scenes as a publicist, and how that medium has changed over the decade plus he's been in it. We delve into music fandom and that the changing landscape of how people consume music, if the album will ever go aw...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Enjoy this short(er) chat with Brett from Steaksauce Mustache. See YEARS ago we did a chat when the show was under a different name, and the file got corrupted and the chat was never to be heard. Well now we get to do it over and theres more to talk about, like the band becoming know for being "the hot dog band" to "the diaper band" and how the band has evolved and grown since our last chat. Challenging fans who see the band live to let loose and break free of the standard metal show going aesth...
May 23, 2022•57 min
Join Sergio and I as we discuss music and finding music at an older age that we may have missed for a variety of reasons, as well as the sense of belonging to these communities that support art and likeminded people, and how the newer generations seem to have a better understanding of just being themselves and how we've tried to share in that same approach. We also delve into Sergio making a more concerted effort to let people in to get to know who he is through his social media and twitch platf...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Join John and I as we talk about his new solo album, Thunderheads, and connect through our mutual experiences of delving into the world of tarot readings, which John's first reading is literally on his new record, and what that's revealed for us. We explore the journey this album takes you on, and an interesting story of how John came to give this album its title, and how so much of this record happened organically, as well as what goes into rebranding so far into ones career. We also talk about...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Join Chris and I as we finally meet 1 on 1 after talking in Chris's Twitch stream for a few weeks and we discuss falling back in love with music via his twitch stream, and how it got him to get out of the funk of the pandemic and build his own community through his own bands songs, and discovering new music as well. We also talk about the changing landscape of the heavy music scene, admission of bands using songwriters, or a main songwriter for the band. What the So What music festival could mea...
Apr 24, 2022•2 hr 4 min
Join Joey and I as we catch up on a day off in Vegas for the band. We talk about performing on shiprocked and how it was to be one of the newer bands on everyones lips, and the vibe of essentially being stuck on a boat with thousands of people. We also talk about the music business and how some of the antiquated ways are still around, like venues taking merch cuts, solely due to people being afraid to speak up and make change happen. Joey opens up about people tripping on his voice and with the ...
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Join Isaac and I as we talk about buying homes and the seemingly endless projects you find yourself doing when saying you're only starting the one. We talk about living in Nashville, how the main strip bar scene feels a bit like a warped tour vibe, if playing in a cover band for fun would be something he'd be interested in. We also talk touring, van issues, being in a band with heavy lyrical themes and writing as a band with newer technology and how it helps the creative process and more. Intro ...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min
