We had a great time speaking to the lead singer and creator of the band Living Dead Stars! We chatted with Nox about so many great topics including how his music is a direct reflection of his life, how his music has had an impact on his fans and a really touching story behind the band name! He also told us why he chose the logo and we of course way over-interpreted what it meant but like he says it's like his music and up for interpretation so we were ok! Some other things we got into was his operatic background and being classically trained, his love of cinematic scores, how him and Spencer made everything work while being 7 thousand miles apart and a few different stories of his bad luck over the years. Plus working with Max Green of Falling in Reverse, doing live streams before it was cool and so much more!! Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy this interview with Manuel!
On this episode we spoke to Zach Wager of the band Dead Animal Assembly Plant or DAAP for short. Now we have to add a disclaimer before this description and you'll hear it in the intro as well but I (Jim) forgot to hit the record button on our recorder and approximately 15-20 minutes of the beginning were unfortunately not recorded. Now Zach did tell us how to achieve world peace, the meaning of life as well as how to cure cancer but sadly there is no proof and Jenna and myself cannot remember exactly what was said! Joking aside the rest of the conversation was amazing and we loved talking with Zach about their stage characters and how they get to be themselves while not being themselves and how those characters have evolved over the years. We also talked about where they shot the video for "A Violent Breed" , the early responses to the new album "Bring Out Your Dead" and the reasoning for the delay of the release. Which of course is obvious, F'ing Covid. He also tells us about dealing with internet trolls, drunks and how important it is to be respectful to the fans. We also get into DAAP graphic novel, Marilyn Manson, Twitching with Andrew W.K., live streaming shows and new material for DAAP and other projects!! As always we thank each and every one of you for listening please give us a follow, rate and review our show and check out our Facebook page to stay up to date! Thanks again and enjoy this episode with Zach!!
It was an absolute delight and an honor to get to know the extremely talented Henry Sanchez of the bands Sangre and Brujeria! We talked about speaking espanol, our limited spanish vocab and how his wife and kids are limited as well but we assume it is way better than we are at it! We also discussed his upbringing, growing up in the L.A. area during the height of the gang era, his heritage, early influences musically and how he came to be a metal fan! What was impressive to us was his work ethic which started at such a young age. He also discussed the struggles and hardships of being a musician with a family and how blessed he is to have a wonderful and amazing woman who has stood by him throughout the years! Plus how important and what a giant supporter his grandfather was in his musical journey to the point that even in his last days telling Henry how proud he was and to keep going just made our hearts melt! He also told us about how Brujeria came to him and asked him to be in the band, how he's been so lucky to tour the world with those guys. We talked about songs, album art and videos for the new album Mas Fuerte que la Muerte!! We loved talking to Henry and as always thank you so much for listening and we hope everyone enjoys this talk with Henry as much as we did! Enjoy!
Sangre
Brujeria
We had a really fun time talking to the vocalist Jonathan Norris of the Texas band Kingdom Collapse! We discussed their latest music video "Uprise" and how it represents thinking for yourself and how it resonates with the current situations ( this was recorded pre George Floyd). We also discussed how covid has screwed them over and playing with our friends in another texas based band, Blacktop Mojo! Plus him being a lefty and playing upside down, his moms influence on his musical choice, Elvis, Mark Tremonti, why they've stayed independent, him producing, becoming a singer and Jim straight up butchers the name of the San Antonio Fox sports reporter Chuck Miketinac who interviewed him, sorry again Chuck but the Chuck show kind of works! Thank you for listening and we hope everyone enjoys this episode with Jonathan!
We had a wonderful conversation with lead guitarist Peter of the band One Step From Falling! We talked about their music video for "Lung Butter" and a little about their new music video which should be availble very soon! We also mistook him for Steve which we felt horrible about but we had a good laugh and learned about his relationship with Steve and Steve's brother so it sort of worked out in a hilarious way! We also discussed covid, concerts, guitars, Tool and experience of opening for so many great bands! Thanks for listening and we hope everyone enjoys this interview with Pete!
What can i say about this interview besides AMAZING! We got to talk to singer/songwriter Zac Maloy of the band The Nixons! This is one of those bands that was apart of all our lives in someway or another and we learned so much about Zac, the The Nixons and the the most interesting part for us a little behind the scenes of being a songwriter for some of the biggest names in the music business! Zac has had the pleasure of working with so many amazing and talented artists like Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers, Uncle Kracker, Hoobastank, Skillet, Halestorm, 3 Doors Down and Shinedown and those are just the ones that we talked about! We also talked about the new album "Sonic Boom", the process of rerecording to take possesion of a song that a label owns, his guitar history, his blog, playing with Kiss and some touring stories. We loved this interview and we hope everyone else does too! Thanks for listening and enjoy this interview with Zac!
We had a terrific time talking to Dani the lead singer and guitarist of the Austrian band Psycho Village! We talked about he new video out now for "Unstoppable" and how they're music appeals to men and woman. We also disscused the importance of not fiting in a box/genre is for them, days of being a rockstar are dead and their luck when it comes to tour buses. We also learned that Dani's dad got him into music and when he was younger Guns and Roses was to him the pinnacle of success, which he learned there is more than just GNR out in the world! plus we talk about his guitar collection and the new video "what was that". We hope everyone enjoys this episode and thanks for listening!
This was a treat and so much fun to talk to Norri who is in the simplist terms the drummer for the german neo-medieval-meets-metal ensemble Corvus Corax!! Since 1989, Corvus Corax has contributed significantly to the development medieval music. With mystical and myth-enshrouded albums like Mille Anni Passi Sunt, Corvus Corax awakened old gods and legends, while records like Sverker and Gimlie invoke Celtic and Nordic traditions and present the Viking culture in modern times. We spoke to Norri about life during covid and learned that he has spent much of his time teaching his children since schools are closed. We spoke of commercial success and near success like being chosen for Game of Thrones theme song only for the the show to go with someone else but they found some success in video game market with games like Dragon Age. We also disscussed insperation, research, importance of staying authentic and their operatic performance of CARMINA BURANA. We also learned alot about Norri himself like when he started playin instruments, who got him into metal, growing up in Germany and how he knows Sami Yli Sirniö of the great German metal band Kreator! We really hope everyone enjoys this and thanks for listening!
We had a blast talking to guitarist Diamond Rowe of the band Tetrarch! We caught diamand while she was fishing with friends and we all became instantly friends because 1, we are all Aries and as a matter of fact all of our birthdays are all within a week of each other and to top it off she's from Michigan! Diamond is such a sweetheart and we quickly got into her family learning about how both her parents were in the music industry and her dad has worked with some amazing artists including king of pop Michael Jackson! We also discussed how unique she is in the industry being not only a female guitar player but an african american female guitar player in the metal genre and how much she loves and embraces it! We also talked Tetrarch and how the band has been doing throughout covid, current single response from fans, meeting her idols, the man the myth the legend Jose Mangin, Adrenaline Pr and why they've chosen not to sign at this time. There's so much more packed into this episode so sit down strap in and enjoy this episode with Diamond!
We had a great time talking to the guitarist Jay Tarantino of the instrumental metal band Etherius! We talked about why he prefers and chooses to do just instrumental and not have a singer. Being a kid and how his parents dragged him to country concerts, when he got into music, cancelled concerts and how they did the streaming video of "Video of Mirrors", . Plus we talk inspirations, classical music, Steve Vai, Nita Strauss and why he chooses to play not only a 7 string but a kiesel brand! Thanks for listening and enjoy this interview with Jay!!
We had a great time talking with Amir and we got a first hand account of how Ryan Shuck is doing in rehab. We also discussed the importance of realizing when you have a problem and getting help. Another thing we talked about was the extent that covid 19 has had on not only Julien-k but on Amir and Ryan since both own restaurants. The inability of being able to play hasn't slowed Amir down and Julien-k is hard at work on new record Trauma Echoes. Plus we got into the creation of Dead by Sunrise with Chester Bennington and Jonathan Davis calling them to be direct support on his solo tour. A really interesting insight of the end of the original Orgy lineup, Chester Bennington's wife, Talinda's 320 festival, how long he has been friends with Ryan, what he accredits to his success, the new band he is producing out of Orange County called Slaves to Humanity and so much more! Thanks for listening and enjoy this episode with Amir!
This was a truly special interview! We recorded this interview on Mother's Day and of course we talked about our moms! We found out that his mom is his biggest fan and how supportive she is even from across the globe! We also found out what his life was like growing up always moving around and it definitely explains the name of the band! We found out about the imagery and the meaning behind his newest single and the accompanying video for "Waiting". Plus a little bit of an exclusive on the next video he plans on releasing "Beyond the Blue" coming out soon! That news brought on a great disscusion about depression and the old stipulations of what a "real" man should be. Also his song writting style why he moved to NYC and so much more! Thanks for listening make sure to subscribe to his youtube channel and enjoy this episode with Rob!
Happy episode number 50 to us! What a way to celebrate this milestone we had Drummer extraordinaire Opus on the podcast! We have spoke to Opus in the past but this is the first time having him on the podcast! We got to talk to him about a lot of different things including his and his bands current status during this pandemic and what he has done to stay productive. We spoke about his home life a little including his incredibly talented and smart kid plus his awesome other half Jessica who wrote an amazing book, "Diluted Reality"! We have our copy and you should get yours as well! Plus his grandparents and how crucial and important they were in his younger years! Plus we sort of stumbled onto the topic of politics/religion aka this fckd up world we call home, conspiracy theories and how Alexa hears everything.....EVERYTHING!! We did talk Dead by Wednesday, how Rob had to leave the band and the new singer, which he never says his name but it is out there that Esteban O Alvarez- Bonilla (aka. “Steve”) is indeed the new front man! Plus a little about his time in Gargantua Soul! Thanks for listening and enjoy this episode with Opus the Dopest!!!!
This was not only a really fun interview but also a very educational one as well! We had the pleasure of speaking to Nick Didkovsky guitarist/compositionist for two bands Doctor Nerve and he is in the black metal band with his son called Vomit Fist AND he teaches music technology at NYU Steinhardt!! We spoke to nick about all of that including the amazing cover art for "Loud" done by the very talented artist Masato Okano plus his early influences from the late 70's, early 80's NY experimental groove scene, a little about his high school garage band days and his college years including why he chose to study music technology. We also got to learn about his sons journey into music and how Vomit Fist came to fruition! Thank you everyone for listening and we hope you all enjoy this episode with Nick!
What an amazing interview with London native Jack Doolan frontman of the metal band Cypher 16! We got to talk about music videos, the new single off the upcoming new album plus he gave us a little insight into what to except from the new album! So many absolutely hilarious stories from touring in China, Alfred, Chuck their tour bus driver in the U.S., Irish car bombs (but we don't call them that anymore!) and how he met Joe Duplantier from Gojira! This is just the tip of the iceberg and we hope everyone laughs as much as we did! Thank you everyone for listening and enjoy this episode with Jack!!
We recently had a great conversation with Juan Manuel lead vocals of the Texas metal band ZombieKing! We discussed Selena's influence in their area and on the band which prompted the cover they did and how having a social media presence has aided them before and during covid pandemic. Juan explained how "Dead to Life" ep came to be and how mental health played a large role in the lyrics. We also talked about Juans family life, his dads journey of coming to the states at such a young age and how his work had an impact on Juan's upbringing emotionaly and culturally. Plus we talk ZK writing process, biggest mishaps while playing, how Cosme came to the band and so much more! So enjoy this interview with Juan of ZombieKing!
What a great time we had talking to creator lead vocal and guitarist of Marishi Ten! We started the interview with a few technical difficulties but we didn't skip a beat and had a wonderful time talking to her about many things including Linda's time in her former band Cockpit. Which in turn we got some very insightful information about the trials and tribulations of being pigeon hold into the "genre" of female rock\metal band. She also tells of of the origin of how and where Marishi Ten comes fromincluding her Japanese heritage. We found out about who directed 'Never Look Back" and how she got into contact with Matt Mahurin, the American illustrator, photographer and film director best known for his iconic music video work on Metallica’s “The Unforgiven,” R.E.M.’s “Orange Crush” and U2’s “With or Without You.”! Plus we talked about her growing up in New Jersey, her move to L.A. and even her time bartending at the legendary Viper Room which to Jenna's disappointment she did not have any paranormal experiences but did confirm that others did have experiences there and she is a believer and has had some experiences! She also gives us her opinion on what she thinks the world of live music after covid might look like! As always we thank each and every person for taking the time to listen and we hope you enjoy this interview with Linda!
We had the plesure of speaking to Fagio the bass player of the Italian rock band Ravenscry! We spoke to Fagio about the current covid situation in Italy and about how they're releasing new music. We also spoke to him about their writing process, album artwork and the censorship issues they came across for their lastest album release "100". We also got to know how he came to play bass, what influenced his current style and what his parents thought about him playing music. Plus we found out what touring with Geoff Tate was like and the outlook for the bands future tours! Thanks for listening and enjoy this episode with Fagio!
We had a fun time talking to the guys from metal band Rabid Flesh Eaters! We talked about Ricky's project called Scary Stories from Bobby Demon, how long they've known each other and what their newest member AJ brings to the band. Plus some fun conversations on zombie apocalypse and motorcycles! Thanks for listening and enjoy!
We had a great time skyping David Chunn from Edmonton, Canada and talking with him about his solo project ITAYIL! We learned that he created and produced this whole project pretty much by himself! Plus we discussed musical influences and what gave him the musical bug! Rememberto stay tuned after the episode for our Ask the Expert segment where we ask our "experts" a question relating to this interview! Thanks for listening and enjoy!
