Join Jay and I as we talk literally the day after the first single from Love Letter dropped. Jay discusses how the band came to be, how everything the band is doing with releases and video shoots and such is very intentional and done with purpose, but also just kinda happens without trying too hard. We also talk about why Jay chose to leave Defeater, his production career, having a spouse who also works in the the music industry and how they've navigated working with each other and much more in ...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Join Scott and I as we dissect the lineup of the 2024 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Scott talks about some of his favorite up and coming bands that he's excited for people to see. How hard it is to build a yearly festival that honors the legacy acts while putting a spotlight on the newer bands. Scott also reflects on 25 years of putting on the festival, seeing his friends bands becoming some of the biggest names in metal and hardcore, and early memories of booking some of these legend...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 452
Join Esjay and I as we crack open a KittiePig NA beer and chat about the how this beer came to be. We get into how her and partner Morgan Lander of Kittie landed on making an NA beer, how they landed on Saskatoon Berries as part of their flavor profile and how working with Alien Ant Farm on their beer helped inform a lot of decisions the ladies made with their own. Esjay talks about the similarities between collaborating with someone on a beer to working on writing a song, and how a lot of those...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Join Harrison and Scott of Capstan and I as we talk about the bands latest album, The Mosaic. We get into when the guys knew they wanted to make such an ambitious album, and where the album title came from and how that inspired the themes on the record. We also talk about the band deciding to self produce this album, how they found that experience and what they learned about each other in the process of making the album and more in this chat with the members of Capstan. Intro Music: “Remember “T...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Join Jordan and I as we catch up with Jordan after his last appearance on the podcast, and really tackle some of the bigger questions like does Whitney Houston really have as many hits as people claim she does? Jordan and I open up about our individual journeys through therapy and even some non traditional ways that have allowed us to find healing through past traumas and how they inform us moving forward. Jordan opens up a bit about the struggles he endured at the end of Every Time I Die's tenu...
Jun 02, 2024•2 hr 19 min
Join Doc and I as we talk about being far away from families and in Doc's case how it's been to navigate the loss of his parents over the last few years. We also discuss the Ex Man Podcast, and the journey he's been on with the show. If he's ever looked at it more as a chore than a creative outlet given his super busy touring schedule, as well as if he's ever been close to ending the show. We talk touring with Ice Nine Kills, how it is to come into another band and finding your space within an e...
May 26, 2024•2 hr 33 min
Join Andrew and I as we get into all things going on in his world as of now. Andrew shares the details as to what is going on in Dance Gavin Dance with former vocalist Tillian being out of the band now. What the guys have planned for the future of the band, how exciting it is to approach the band from this renewed sense of excitement, and if we could see former members coming back into the fold in various ways. Andrew also opens up about how Eviscerate, the first in the adventurous double album ...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 32 min
Join Miles and I as we talk about Fastball's decades long career, even getting into a bit of guitar talk as I have Miles share the story of recording their song "The Way" and the diverse guitar tones on it. Miles shares how it has been seeing the change in his home of Austin, TX over the last few years, and how it was when the band was coming up in the scene. Miles also talks about having one of their songs used as a hook for a Machine Gun Kelley song, and how quickly that came about, as well as...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Join Lochie and I as we talk about some of the funny criticism of the band from a fan online. We also talk about recent tooth issues we both have suffered. Lochie opens up about the bands latest album, staying true to the bands vision of what they wanted to achieve with pushing their sound in new areas, while also honing in on what they’ve done previously. We also get into the issues of being a band from Australia and touring opportunities for them. How they ended up getting Ice T on a song, and...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Join Sam and I in this epic conversation as we get into the nuances of the podcastsing world. How it's been for the Drinks With Johnny crew from the shows inception to now. Changing how they release episodes, and how Sam joined the show as the booker for the show as well as now being a co host on the show. Sam and I get into some wrestling talk, how he and Johnny almost were a part of Sting's intro for his final match. A playful rib he had DDP play on Johnny, and a bit about having a Bravo house...
Apr 21, 2024•3 hr 35 min
Join Keith and I as we chat about his upcoming solo album, Infinity Now. We dissect his writing process and how he's able to compartmentalize who a song should be for. We get into what it would mean for Keith to find success as a solo artist, delve more into some of the lyrical inspirations for record, including how an ayahuasca trip helped Keith pen one of my favorite songs on the album. We get into how the landscape of the music industry has changed with DSP's, roll out for albums and much mor...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Join Sebastian "Ghostkid" Biesler and I as we catch up on each others lives from the last time he was on the podcast a few years back. We get into the growth of Ghostkid, both in a visual aspect as well as the musical side of things. How the journey of finding himself has been, and how the new album is a bit of a concept album and some of the bigger themes at play within. We also touch on the upcoming US tour, the bands first, and what fans can expect on this run. Sebastian also talks a bit abou...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Join Ray and I as we talk about his solo EP, "Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This", and how he sort of carried on his long running instagram story joke for the video of "I'm Not Ryan Gosling". What it was like to film some of the video in public around LA, and how the ep came about. Ray opens up about his sobriety, what the future holds for North Kingsly and much much more. Intro Music: “Remember “This Night” (Podcast Edit) by Chae Hawk "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsors: Rockabil...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Join Tim and surprise guest Ken and I as we talk about the latest Austrian Death Machine album, Quad Brutal. How hard it’s been for Tim to continue writing songs based on Arnold Schwarzenegger one liners. We also touch on Tim working with his wife, who makes an appearance on the album, and how it was working with her, and helping her learn to do more extreme style vocals. Tim and Ken talk about how it's been for them to be in a band together after being long time admirers of each other and much ...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Join Nick and I as we have a quick chat about the first new Job For A Cowboy album in 10 years, Moon Healer. We get into it being a direct companion to Sun Eater, when the band knew that was the direction they wanted to explore. Nick and I talk about coming back to JFAC after a long hiatus, and what the band means to him now, as well as the lasting legacy the band has carved out for themselves and more. Intro Music: “Remember This Night” (Podcast Edit) by Chae Hawk “Pretty Lights" by Heartsick S...
Mar 10, 2024•45 min
Join Nathanael and I as we kick things off talking about a rather wild incident that took place at one of their recent shows on tour. Nathanael talks about how Archers has navigated being a band for almost 10 years and finally seeing a lot of growth in the last handful of years, how the band has honest communication with one another about their goals and the best way to traverse the ever changing landscape of the music industry. We also touch on having a member of the band that has 1 million fol...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Join Drew, Fox and I as we catch up when the guys were in town on tour. We discuss the year they've had since Distractions has come out and the reception they've had to their first new album in a decade plus. We also talk about the ambitious remix album they just released, Relapses, and how that came about. We touch on the experience of having other artists re interpret your music. The guys also talk about the future of the band, finding new bands heavy bands that continue to inspire them and mo...
Feb 25, 2024•56 min
Join Mike and I as for this quick chat about their upcoming new album Perpetual | Terminal, the band approaching 30 years of being a band and what has allowed the band to sustain such longevity. Mike also shares some funny stories about mutual friend Doc Coyle, using stage used backdrops as a trap to carry leaves at his house as well as raising a kid while being a full time professional musician and more. Intro Music: “Remember “This Night” (Podcast Edit) by Chae Hawk "Pretty Lights" by Heartsic...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min
Join Jarrod and I in this EPIC chat with the Taproot drummer as we talk about the bands latest album, SC/SSRS and how it was to put out new music for the first time in over a decade. We also talk about how the music industry landscape has changed in that time, and how it was for us to see Metallica when they came through, and how it was to see Lars and the rest of the guys that inspired him to get into music in the first place so close. We also talk about Jarrod's day job, navigating having teen...
Feb 11, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Join Jordan and I for our chat that’s been a LONG time coming as we talk about getting our two dogs together, who are brother and sister, and how I figured out Jordan had adopted Frankie’s brother and some of the weird habits they have. Jordan also talks about the end of Still Remains, and how he started a new band with Bone, Anthem Alone, and how they were REALLY close to having Spencer from Periphery as their singer. Jordan also talks about how Kill The Lights formed and how it’s been finally ...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Join Shawn and I as we catch up from the last time he was on the podcast. We talk about the line up changes to the band, and how that may or may not have added to the longevity of the band as well as keeping things fresh, creatively, for the guys. We also talk about getting to open up for Pantera in arenas, and if there's any challenges performing their music to an audience that's further away than the band is used to. Shawn talks about deciding to end Berserker Fest, and looks back on the growt...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Join Mike and I as we get into some real important topics like the cuck/pimp chair you find in hotels, and what you would find on a cuck rider. We get into how we leaned on each other during the pandemic to talk about some the hardships of life as social people, and coming out the other side more aware of what we wanted to change and appreciate about our lives. Mike also talks about the Glassjaw show This Is Hell just had played, as well as some wisdom Daryl Palumbo gave him after their set and ...
Jan 23, 2024•2 hr 9 min
Join Alex and I as we talk about his newest project, Dead Icarus, how it's been starting anew after a 20+ year career. The challenges he's faced in getting this new project off the ground, and what fans can expect moving forward with his first album and the excitement he's recaptured in making music he feels fits him. We also talk about Alex's time here in Michigan going to a Luthier school, and how it was learning a new skill in a little sleepy college town away from family. Alex also offers so...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Join Porter and I as I recall my previous night's acid trip, and what I learned as well as some hilarious things that happened at the end of my night. Porter and I talk about the 3rd EP dropping and how it culminates in a full length album. How the band really set forth to prove who they are in writing new music 100% with this new lineup. Porter also opens up about moving back overseas with his wife and how that process has been to get acclimated in a new home with some interesting curveballs, a...
Dec 25, 2023•2 hr 37 min
Join Lee, Tyler and myself as we discuss the bands latest album, The Fear Of Letting Go, the process of writing this one now that it's just the two of them that make up the band and if there was added pressure on Tyler handling all the vocal duties. Lee opens up about finding how he got into production, the importance of writing a great song versus writing great parts. How he strives to make the artists he's working with feel comfortable to really open up, and if how hard it is to balance his pe...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Join Garrett and I as we talk about the bands latest album, Superbloom. Garrett opens up about how the band had been recording songs for the new release, but how the bands terrible van accident, and the injuries Garrett sustained really gave the guys a new spark to push themselves to their creative peaks. Garret also opens up about his mental health struggles, grounding and being more mindful of centering yourself and so more in this chat with the Silent Planet frontman. Intro Music: “Remember “...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Join Jordan, Mitch and I as we discuss a wide array of Buffalo centric things, like who has the best wing? What's going on with the Bills? Can you do the Niagara Falls tour as fast as they show in The Office? We also get into how it's been starting up Better Lovers and having Will and Greg added to the fold has been. Getting to experience firsts after 20+ years in the music business. Mitch and Jordan share how important it was to get another Christmas show to happen in Buffalo after hearing what...
Dec 03, 2023•2 hr 32 min
Join Will and I as we catch up a bit from the last time he was on the podcast. Will talks about wrapping up the first Better Lovers UK tour and how that went. We then dive into how he got involved with Better Lovers and the reception to the bands formation, and how he's now a part of two super groups. We also talk about the approach for getting different sonic identities for the various projects Will is involved in, if it's intentional or organic, and I make an interesting comparison to mixing t...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Join Brent and I as we catch up with him while he was on the road for the first Fiend Without A Face tour in 7 years. Brent talks about what the impetus was for hitting the road again with Fiend, how he booked the whole tour himself after running into some issues trying to get help. Brent also talks about how he's a lifer when it comes to gigging, how there will be more Fiend Without A Face music, as well as some new music from another project he's got in the works. We also get into a bit about ...
Nov 19, 2023•42 min
Join Shaun and I as we talk about the bands recent release, 152, and how it was going back to the bands roots and playing a house show for the video for "S'old" and having a bit of a viral moment when shooting it. Shaun also talks about how the band really put an emphasis on trying to get out of their normal writing mode and how that has allowed them to really make the songs be the best they can be. We also talk about how it is to watch kids become their own person, how it's been for Shaun to ha...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr
