Join Robby and Vicky and I as we get into the end of Vicky's last band and the journey she went on as that wrapped up, and how that lead into her joining/starting Sicksense with Robby. We also get into the resurgence that nu metal has been having in recent years, and how that has been for Robby given his past fronting Stuck Mojo, and reflecting on …

Join Mike and I as we talk about the bands latest album, "Sundiver", and how this became a sort of companion piece to 2022's "Datura". We get into a weird correlation I had with the Datura plant form a video game in the 90's. Mike and I get a little deeper with how we tend to be oblivious to things until we learn about them and then it's all you no…

Join Brandon and I as we discuss the bands latest release, The Pronoia Sessions, and how the band went about choosing songs from their catalog to deconstruct and reimagine, and what that process was like especially with some of the older material. We also look back on 20 years of "The Curse", if the guys knew it was as special as it would turn out …

Join John and I as we look back on the events of 9/11, the day we recorded this episode, and share memories of where we were when it happened as well as the impact it would have on us and the world moving forward. This helps us springboard into Skille's new music where they tackle the hardships we are all going through and the feeling of isolation …

Join Eric and I as we discuss where the idea of Barbarians of California came from, and how it was to try and pay homage to a genre that inspired the members to go back to their roots. Eric and I dive a bit deeper into his career as a producer/engineer/mixer and how he traverses wearing so many different hats in the studio and navigating the variou…

Join Jack and I as we chat while the band was at a tour stop in Detroit ahead of the release of their latest album, People Watching. We discuss what the band wanted to accomplish with this new release, how they've expanded their sound not only sonically but with the guests they had featuring on the album as well, and how intentionally all of that w…

Join Haley and I as we discuss the bands sudden emergence on the scene, which in the day and age of the internet how it's kinda wild to find a band that's got as much buzz about them, but hardly any online presence, and to truly be at the beginning of a band's career. We also get into me asking a lot of questions about Hayley's career being a Space…

Join Justin, Robert and I as we catch up on a Saturday morning while the guys were in the studio. We kick things off talking about the foot surgery I had just gone through where the guys ask how the experience has been for me. We shift into discussing how the experience has been for the guys to finally get back together and the catalyst for the reu…

Join Ryan and I as get a bit heavy up top talking about the loss of Trevor, how the band decided to continue on with a revamped lineup. Ryan shares how it was writing their latest album, Servitude, knowing the metal community around them was waiting to hear what this new era of the band would sound like, and the impact that may have had and more in…

Join Craig and I as we touch upon the latest news that was making headlines in the rock and metal world, where a bunch of AI songs had made their way onto some real artists Spotify pages and the uproar that was causing. We also get into the new Dead Rabbitts music, how the project was started and how it's evolved over the years and what fans can ex…

Join Chris and I as we conclude our chat with this portion really focusing on the Chris and his career in the music industry.We get into how Hillhaven came to be, and REALLY get into the weeds on how the band chose to operate with Chris really pulling back the curtain on the types of things newer bands need to ask themselves when starting out. We g…

Join Chris and I for part 1 of this EPIC 2 part episode as we take some time to get to know one another.I kick things off talking about how much I've enjoyed lying to people by making up "facts" on the spot and how it's taught me that as long as you do something with enough confidence and timing, people will pretty much believe anything you say, to…

Join Travis and I as we catch up from the bands latest international tour. Travis and I talk a bit about a recent guitar centric interview he and Dan did where they share some of their favorite riffs, and how it's interesting to see professional musicians doubt their own abilities. We talk about how he ended up going with Balaguer guitars, and how …

Join Alan and I as we catch up from the most recent international shows were for Life of Agony. Alan and I also talk about his upcoming adult coloring books, and how it is to create a blank canvas that allows for others to come in with their creativity. Alan shares how cool it is to see how fans choose to color in his art, and how it maybe inspires…

Join Bryan and I as we chat about the bands latest album Death Card. Brian talks how the concept came to be for Death Card, and how it was writing songs with specific tarot cards in mind and making sure the lyrics represented the cards they picked and the execution of the whole thing was done with respect to the source material. Brian also shares h…

Join Cole and I as we catch up from the bands recent tour on the Misery Signals farewell tour. Cole shares what it's been like to hit the road with one the bands heroes, getting to work with Jesse on a song from their previous album. We also reflect on the show I saw on Chicago a few weeks prior. Cole talks about the making of their latest album, B…

Join Rory and I as we catch up with him while the band was in Chicago on tour. Rory and I talk about the bands latest album, Megafauna, and what the mindset of the band was having to follow up such an ambitious concept album like Jettison. Rory also shares how it's been for the band to try and make a point to explore the cities they tour in and exp…

Join Matt and I as catch up on the world of Rain City Drive. We get into the decision to change the bands name, and how it was actually something he wanted to change before their last album came out. Working with Rory from Dayseeker and how that collaboration came to be. Matt also shares how the approach to this album was different from To Better D…

Join Mark and I as we chat about the bands latest album, Carnal over a couple of bru's. Mark talks about the making of Carnal, how this album came along a bit quicker than Spirits, and how this album might be more of a return to the sound long time Nothing More fans enjoy compared to their last. We also talk about the few beer collaborations the ba…

Join me for this bonus episode as we go back in time to this years Upheaval Festival to chat with Jason Hook of FlatBlack, Austin Meade and Christoper and Walter of Stabbing Westward. Jason and I talk about FlatBlack's debut album, which had dropped that day. How it's been getting out on the road to play songs no one really knows, adding a live alb…

Join Mikael and I as we talk about the bands newer singles, which at the time were the precursor to the album we now know will be Endtime Signals, and how it's been slow releasing singles over time. Mikael reflects on recently turning 50 and some universal truths he may have come to in his time traveling the world. We look back on 30 years of Dark …

Join Jake and I as we discuss the bands latest album, Incarnation, and how interesting it was for the band to do a compendium piece to their debut album Divination. We dive a bit into the concept behind the tarot cards, and them being upside down from their counterparts. I share a story about having my cards read and how this idea of the upside dow…

Join Nate and I as we enjoy a chat over some adult beverages. Nate discusses how it was to record this new Anberlin album, and moving forward with new singer Matty Mullins. How it's been to have new blood in the band and how that's reinvigorated the band. Nate also talks about how it was for him when the band decided to call it a day, and subsequen…

Join CC and I as we reminisce about the time we met in IN on the never-ending Trinity of Terror tour. How it was getting to do a package tour for so long, and the fun they would have with the other bands, including a bar hop that consisted of only chain restaurants. CC recounts some of the early days of BVB and the rough rise they had with other ba…

Join Tim and I for this quick chat as w discuss the Staind / Seether tour he just completed and how a versatile the shows ended up being in some instances from doing an acoustic set to a full band set. Tim also talks about getting into acting, being a bar owner and a brand ambassador and how he navigates wearing all those different hats and what he…

Join JJ and I as we chat before her show here in Grand Rapids about her latest EP, Best of Me Pt 1. How she came to the title's name, and what it means to her this far into her life and career, and if it was always going be a two parter. We also get into finding your why in life, and navigating the music industry and its overcharging landscape. JJ …

Join Mercedes and I as we have a quick chat leading up to the release of Kittie’s latest album, Fire. We talk getting to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz and the intangibles he brought to this album. Mercedes talks about how the band ended up on Sumerian Records, and the history they have had with Ash over their careers. We also talk about their…

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 Defeate…

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 …

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 mad…

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 …

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 …

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 i…

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 cou…

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…

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 pre…

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, ho…

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 p…

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 bigge…

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 …

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 mo…

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…

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 goa…

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 othe…

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 k…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 abo…

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…