Episode description

Summary

The conversation begins with Andrew sharing some new metal poetry. They discuss their thoughts on Linkin Park and their guilty pleasure for the band. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming concert they plan to attend, featuring Bush, Jerry Cantrell, and Candlebox. They discuss the concept of farewell tours and the longevity of bands. They also talk about the importance of original members in a band and the use of backing vocal tracks and lip-syncing in live performances. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the different approaches to honoring deceased band members in live shows. The conversation in this part covers topics such as musicians using their own names versus band names, the respect for artists who perform live despite vocal struggles, the authenticity of politicians talking about music, and the unauthorized use of Celine Dion's song at a political rally.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Metal Poetry
01:51 Discussion on Linkin Park
07:20 The Candlebox Farewell Tour
13:41 Debating the Headliner: Bush, Jerry Cantrell, or Candlebox?
22:27 The Use of Backing Vocal Tracks and Lip-Syncing in Live Performances
25:36 The Importance of Original Members in a Band
28:50 Honoring Deceased Band Members
46:40 The Authenticity of Politicians Talking About Music
57:57 Unauthorized Use of Music at Political Rallies
01:00:08 The Humorous Use of Celine Dion's Song at a Political Rally