BREWtally Speaking Podcast
BREWtally Speaking Podcast is a music-focused interview show hosted by Jon Beatty. Each episode features conversations with a wide range of artists, often tied to the music world. The podcast also explores craft beverages and related culture alongside the interviews.
Episodes
525. Ghostkid
Join Sebastian and I as we jump right into a recent social media post he made about having to cancel the tour in support of the new album due to struggles with his mental health. We discuss how difficult it was for him to make that decision and the challenge of choosing what’s best for yourself while still feeling like you’re letting others down.Sebastian opens up about the difficult year he’s had
524. Tyler Connoly (Theory of a Deadman)
Join Tyler and I for a chat before the frontman played a sold out show here in Grand Rapids. Tyler opens up about the bands longevity, getting older, and becoming more comfortable with who you are. How all of these things allowed Theory to get back to making music that actually makes them happy. We talk about knowing when to trust your own instincts. How Tyler navigates being an introvert despite
523. Frank Bello (Anthrax)
Join Frank and I as we talk about the bands upcoming album, "Curium Perficio" out September 18th via Megaforce Records and Nuclear Blast Records respectively. We discuss what it means to be in a band that's been around for over 40 years, and how Frank and the band have managed to navigate an ever-changing music industry while still remaining true to who they are.Frank shares some hum
522. Amir Al-Qadaffi (Manager/1Hotslice)
Join Amir and I as we reflect on his childhood friend Myke Terry's Bury Your Dead albums, how it was for him to see a close friend joining this band on the rise and how it begat his foray into the touring world. Amir talks about how it was going from friends with the BYD camp to earning their respect and learning the ropes of the touring world on the fly. Some of the struggles he faced as the
521. Ray Hawthorne
Join Ray and I as we talk about “HIM”, the movie I had JUST finished minutes before we did this chat. We talk what we think the movie was getting at with its symbolism and kinda nerding out about Jordan Peele and the worlds that he’s created over his movies, and if they’re possibly a shared multiverse?From there Ray opens up about the success of his solo career, how when we last talked it was sor
520. A Static Lullaby
Join me as I chat with the members of A Static Lullaby.We discuss the band's decision to release a live version of their debut album rather than pursuing a traditional rerecording or remaster, and what it was like revisiting those songs years later. We also talk about the experience of performing the album live and how their relationship with the material has evolved over time.Additionally, we div
519. Stephen Keech (Haste The Day)
Join Stephen and I as we kick things off sounding like old men talking about the days before cell phones, using actual maps and how much of the pre technology nostalgia will the youth of today explore before realizing things are pretty good now? From there we dive into the bands latest album, Dissenter, (out now) and much wild it is to hear a band 20+ years into their careers still pushing the bou
518. Travis Miguel (Atreyu / Fake Figures)
Join Travis and I as we talk about the bands latest album, "The End Is Not The End". Travis shares how the band really wanted to step out of their comfort zone and write and record as a full band. He also talks about how that process has gotten easier over the decades, not being precious about your ideas and what it was like having one of his favorite vocalists sing on the album.We also
517. John James Ryan (Keep Flying)
Join John and and I as we catch up with one another for this chat in the Keep Flying van while the band was in town on tour with Wheetus.John opens up about how it was breaking his back, the uncertainty of what his life would be after the surgery. How he was determined to get back on stage and play with his band, in whatever capacity that could be. We discuss learning to re appreciate everyday thi
516. Josh Schroeder (Producer /Random Awesome Studios)
Join Josh and I as we sit piano side in one of the spare rooms in his home studio for this chat. Josh talks about some of the viral moments that have happened to bands he’s worked with, how aware he or the band are of what those moments could be when working on these songs. Josh shares how he tries to not be known for a “sound” as he’s become an in demand producer for heavier music, but to foster
515. Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods)
Join Myke and I as we catch up from a his last appearance on the show, now that he's armed with a new Volumes record. We talk about his involvement in the last Bury Your Dead performance, and how that came to be. How it was for him to be involved in the final performance of the bands, and how it was reconnecting with the guys leading up to the show. Myke also talks about how him and some of th
513. Chase Wilson (Ov Sulfur)
Join Chase and I as we talk about how hard it is to sort of navigate keeping in touch with people in this digital age. The balance of working on yourself and trying to be a better you, and still be able to give something to others. Chase discusses the inspiration behind their song "Wither" and how it was working on that song with producer Josh Schroeder. We get into how the reaction to t
512. Jess Margera (CKY)
Join Jess and I as we talk about mutual friend Frank Fanelli, which we us as a jumping off point to discuss the Fuckface Unstoppable tours Jess did with his brother and revolving cast of characters, and the pure mayhem of that time. Jess shares how the time spent playing with other musicians in more recent years has allowed him to come back to CKY with a renewed sense of energy and musical chops.
511. Dewey Halpus (Peer Pleasure Podcast / Light Thriller)
Join Dewey and I as we do our annual catch up on with one another podcast chat.We talk about where we are at with our respective shows and the ebbs and flows of doing something weekly for almost 10 years, and kinda taking a step back from it for a bit. We reflect on the loss of Dave Shapiro and discuss the MASSIVE reach Dave had on not only our lives personally but so many of the bands and artists
510. Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard)
Join Evan and I for this quick chat as we get into the reunion of Biohazard, what the impetus was for Evan and the guys to get back together and not only tour but put out new music. Evan shares how finding your happy place, literally, was a step in the process of changing everything in his life and has allowed him to be his more healthy, happiest self. How that has inspired him to start an online
509. Mike Moore (Piercer / Special FX Artist)
Join Mike and I as we talk about updated technology that really wasn't needed. Mike and I realize we both worked for Deja Vu at the same time and even were in the same work event a decade plus before we even knew each other. Mike shares how he got into the tattoo and piercing industry and how its been navigating the various trends that have come and gone over his time keeping up with it all.Mi
508. Elle Stanger (They Talk Sex Podcast)
Content warning - Mentions of Death, Suicide in this episode at the 54 minute mark. Join Elle and I as we discuss the importance that music plays in strip clubs, from helping to completely change and reset a vibe, to what non verbal clues you can get from it as well. Elle and I discuss navigating loss of loved ones, and still inhabiting the same living space we shared with them. How you overcome t
507. Lauri Ylonen (The Rasmus)
Join Lauri and I as we reflect back on the events of 9/11, the day in which this episode was recorded. Lauri shares how the events imapacted him and the band so early into their careers. We discuss the bands journey to releasing their 11th album, Weirdo, and how the band has maintained a relevant sound for decades without ever really conforming to a style or genre. Lauri talks about the bands appe
506. Aaron Bruno (The Barbarians of California / AWOLNATION)
Join Aaron and I as we discuss being inspired by older music and how it can allow us to traverse other artists and genres that comes full circle in some of our favorite bands, and getting into the minutiae of it all. Aaron then recounts how he got into hardcore and punk at an early age, how the lessons he learned from playing in smaller hardcore bands applied to what he was doing in AWOLNATION. We
505. Jeff Tuttle (Shock Narcotic / Old Gods / Ex Dillinger Escape Plan)
Join Jeff and I as we chat about Shock Narcotic's latest album, My Flesh Is Afraid But I Am Not. The process of making this record, and how it feels like a score than just a record. Jeff talks about getting to open for Pantera before having the run end upruptly for Pantera to perform at the Ozzy/Black Sabbath show. We talk about how Jeff still retains his fandom and passion for creative things
504. Sydney Kane (Actress / Singer)
Join Sydney and I as we talk about about a WIDE array of topics. We get into Sydney's latest show, "Wife Material". How Sydney has been able to blend her inspirations from childhood to current and marry them in a way that feels both familiar and new. Sydney and I get into the world of online dating and why it's set up to fail, but not for the reasons I had initially thought, and
503. Paul Booth (Tattoo Artist)
Join Paul and I for this brief chat as we discuss how he's able to keep his passion for tattooing going strong almost 4 decades into his career. We also touch on how Paul and his shop, Last Rites, became a brand and a go to destination in a time when the industry wasn't really being promoted as such, and how intentional he's been with all of that. Paul responds to a game I'd heard
Hello, I'm in Delaware
Something a little different for you this week as I've kinda been struggling with a motivation to do this show and honestly a lot of things in my day to day life the last few weeks since the passing of my grandfather. I kinda go through some of the things I went through going back home to Delaware, presumably for the last time, and the feelings of being back "home" but realizing that
502. Nathan James
Join Nathan and I as we chat about his upcoming debut album, "Hollywood Mortician" coming out this Friday July 11th via Crowdkill Records. We talk about Nathan being the first artist signed to Crowdkill Records, if there's any pressure he feels being the first artists signed to the label. How it's been to work with people like Lorenzo and Ant knowing their pedigree in the music business. Nathan sh
501. Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods)
Join Myke and I as we talk about how working in kitchens really expanded our musical horizons. Myke shares what it was like to grow up in VA and how living in a house that doubled as a local DIY venue really inspired him to pursue being in bands. We talk about Myke's time in Bury Your Dead. How it was for him to find his voice, literally and figuratively, in a band that had an established sound, a
500. Alfonso Civile (Heartsick)
Join Alfonso and I as we discuss how toxic the metal/hardcore scenes are, and honestly maybe have always been? Alfonso opens up about how he got into heavier music growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to Miami. The importance of seeing representation in the scene with artists like Chino Moreno, Max Cavalera and how that made being in a band seem possible. We also talk about how fatherhood has chan
500. Tom Smith (Suburban Scum / Natural End / Demonize / Ex The Acacia Strain)
Join Tom and I as we talk about what Tom has been up to since his last appearance on the podcast. Tom shares what ultimately led to him deciding to step down from The Acacia Strain. The hardships of leaving something he worked so hard to achieve, but ultimately knew wasn’t going to be good for him if he stayed. Tom also shares the struggles of not only stepping down from the band, but also going t
500. Mike Scuilara ( Extinction AD / This Is Hell)
Join Mike and I as we chat about old man house project stuff we each were engrossed in to kick things off. From there we talk about how small the music industry really is the longer you stay in it. Mike shares some of the opportunities he’s gotten over the years to fill in for people and his process of learning someone else’s songs with a day or two’s notice. Mike and I get into a bit of drum ta
500. Dale Shepherd (Venue Security)
Join me as I introduce you to someone I’ve become quick friends with from going to various local venues in town where Dale works. Dale shares a bit about his upbringing and how he got into heavier music while growing up in a religious household. Dale shares his journey into working venue security, how a twitter exchange with someone from one of his favorite bands led to one of many instances of hi
500. Patrick Galante (Night Rider / Lowist / Ex Ice Nine Kills)
Join Patrick and I as we catch up for the first time in a little over a year.Patrick opens up about how his declining health led him to making the tough decision to step down as the drummer of Ice Nine Kills, arguably at the height of the band's career. Patrick shares his journey to sobriety and we of course nerd out a bit about the ever growing non alcohol space. We discuss the real stresses of t
500. Andrew Wells (Eidola / Dance Gavin Dance)
Join Andrew and I as we do what we always do on these and catch up with one another.Andrew and I reflect on the journey of getting to 500 episodes and how it’s similar to his journey between Eidola and Dance Gavin Dance, where it’s head down and continue to do the work. Realizing the importance of taking time to enjoy the journey and not getting burnt out. Andrew reflects on doing one of the bigg
499. Stephen Christian (Anberlin / Anchor and Braille)
Join Stephen and I for this quick chat discussing the upcoming Anchor and Braille album, New Mexico. Stephen reveals how Anchor and Braille has changed for him over the years, while still at its core being about being a vessel for music that needs to come out of him. We dig a bit deeper into the process of self exploration Stephen went through at the end of Anberlin calling it a day back in 2014.
498. Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage / Times of Grace)
Join Jesse and I as we go deep and reflect on some major life experiences that we had both gone through recently with our wives and how those hardships strengthened those relationships.Jesse shares his journey through meditation, learning to not be such a people pleaser and learning to be more tapped into nature and leaving the noise the outside world behind. We also discuss the importance of comm
497. Nick Hexum (311)
Join Nick and I as we talk about the inspiration behind his series of solo EP's, the various moon phases, and how I became aware of one of them (waxing gibbous) due to my wife and I seeing a pretty moon one night and wondering what kind it was. From here we dip into Nick really looking inward over the last few years and wanting to challenge himself creatively outside of what 311 does and We di
496. Chris Davis (The Ghost Inside / Texas In July / Late For Load In Podcast)
Join Chris and I as we discuss the evolution of being a fan of music in the physical media age. From scouring the "thank you's" for bands you should check out to the era of the producer/labels being as much of a factor in what albums you bought as the bands themselves. We get into how bands go about choosing producers now when it doesn't seem to be as important, as well as the mi
495. Lorenzo Antonucci (Crowdkill Records / Ex Sworn Enemy)
Join Lorenzo and I as discuss his journey through the music industry and how it lead him to co founding Crowdkill Records with his friends, and how it's been to navigate being an upstart label. We get into his time in Sworn Enemy, how it was to try and traverse the bands changing sound with their core fanbase. Lorenzo talks about the struggles of navigating the bands career where it was taking off
494. Paradise Slaves
Join Brock, Tyler and I as we dive joke about the last time we all tried doing a podcast together around the release of Tyler's solo ep, but it was just a drunken mess that was never released. We discuss how that was the impetus for Brock and Tyler to want to write more music together and the journey they went on to create Paradise Slaves. The guys share how it was finding the rest of the guys
500. Ken Susi (Ex As I Lay Dying / Ex Unearth)
Join Ken and I for what was to be a part of my 500th episode week, but given some of the recent events going on in the metal/hardcore landscape seemed more apropos dropping this chat early. Ken reveals what lead to him finally deciding to leave As I Lay Dying. How it has been for him to remain silent on the matter while others have gone about discrediting his and the rest of the members decision t
493. Justin Benlolo (BRKN LOVE)
Join Justin and I as we.....well honestly I spend a lot of this quick chat gushing over the bands latest album, The Program. Justin talks about the song writing process for the band, how he approaches writing lyrics that REALLY line up with what the band is doing musically. Justin shares his journey as a musician, from getting into the business as a kid and "throwing away" his opportunity at stard
492. Dwid Hellion (Integrity/Psywarfare)
Join Dwid and I as we cover a broad spectrum of topics like how it feels to have his lyrics from the 80’s still being relevant in 2025. We also get into growing up in the Midwest and how a lack of having much to do really helped inspire the creativity of him and his bandmates to forge their own sound. We reflect on how hard it was for them to really break through in the various heavier scenes. We
491. Kris Dawson (Bury Tomorrow)
Join Kris and I as we catch up from our last chat where Kris shares that he has since deleted all of his social media in the last few years. We get into how that has been for his personal and professional life, as well as the decision to step away from being a barber. We also discuss learning to become a fan of things again, reconnecting with the live show experience and finding new ways through o
490. Lee Jennings (The Funeral Portrait)
Join Lee and I as we catch up with him while the band was in the midst of their tour. Lee and I share some pleasantries from mutual friends of ours, and get into an interview he had done on Good Company with Bowling a few years prior and how I realized that the songs he was working on at the time were what would become "Welcome To Suffocate City". We get into how there was an obvious shi
489. Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through)
Join Brandan and I as we discuss the bands latest album, Nine. We get into the departure of longtime bassist Womby leaving the band, how that has been for Brandan and the band to deal with. We also get into how the newer members really got to shine on this album, and how having some new blood in the band has helped the band feel fresh 20 plus years into a career. Brandan talks about the guest feat
488. John Kevill (Warbringer)
Join John and I as we kick things off discussing how intentional the release date of the bands upcoming release, Wraith and Ruin coming out March 14th via Napalm Records, was. From there we take a bit of a deep dive into the lyrical content of the album, how a lot of it touches on things that continuously happen over the course of our existence, but we seemingly don't learn from our past mistakes.
487. Nick Goins (The Dark)
Join Nick and I as we catch up for the first time in a few years. Nick and I reminisce about the tour I had booked for his old band, Que Sera. How it was for him to put that band to rest after many years and starting to see some success before the end. Nick shares how it was for him to step out on his own and becoming a hired gun for a more pop leaning artist, as well as adjusting to life out on t
486. Sergio Medina (Dance Gavin Dance / Eidola / Royal Coda)
Join Sergio and I as we talk about how its been finding himself while working with 3 bands. Sergio discusses how he's really honed in on being of service to not only the other musicians he's collaborating with but to the song itself. We get into where Sergio's sense of style and live show comes from. We dive into the journey he and Eidola have been on over the last 3 releases, culminat
485. Brendan Murphy (Counterparts / END)
Join Brendan and I as we talk about him completing Elden Ring and the journey of spending that much time completing something and not being sure if you’re happy it’s over nor if you even enjoyed it due to how long you spent immersed in it.
We then talk about the process of making their latest EP, which in contrast to the video game took significantly less time to complete, and how intentional th
484. Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire / Anberlin)
Join Matty and I as we discuss how him joining Anberlin came to be. Talking about how he traversed going from being a massive fan of the band to shifting to becoming a part of the band. How his fandom has allowed him to help the band write new material that has that classic sound the fans have come to love.
We also talk about how Matty's been dealing with the super busy schedule adding anoth
483. Kirk Windstein (Crowbar / Down / Kingdom of Sorrow)
Join Kirk and I as we discuss the bands latest tour, which was hitting some rather obscure markets. Kirk talks about touring over the years and the joy in hitting some of these off the beaten path since those fans are a lot more appreciative than others.
Kirk opens up about sharing his fitness journey online, and how it's been to be a positive influence on others to take care of themselves.
482. Pop Evil
Join Blake, Joey and I as we catch up with the guys while they were on the road starting their headline tour with Bad Wolves.
Blake and Joey discuss the new music from Pop Evil, working with outside songwriters and if there's a stigma still around writing with other people. We also get into if adding new blood to a band is what helps it stay fresh as well as how they both ended up joining th
481. Haste The Day
Join Dave, Scott and Stephen and I as we catch up with the latest going ons in the Haste The Day world. We talk about the bands latest single, Burn, and resigning with Solid State, and how all of that came to be as well as what the guys are looking for at this stage in their careers.
We get a bit heavy and talk about the ending of the band and subsequent reformations over the years. What it was
480. Danny Lilker (Anthrax / Stromtroopers of Death / Nuclear Assault / Brutal Truth)
Join Danny, Dave and I as we discuss the second edition of their book, "Perpetual Conversion" which tells Danny's career in the heavy/extreme sides of the music industry.
We discuss Danny's time in bands more rooted in thrash like Anthrax and Stormtroopers of Death, through his sonic journey of pushing boundaries in faster, more "extreme", bands like Nuclear Assault and Brutal Truth and how this
479. Victor Kass (LLNN)
This is a bit of a different episode for me. This was born from a friend showing me LLNN's album, "Unmaker", and becoming OBSESSED with it.
Initially this was an album I was getting into heavy going back to the gym, but couldn't shake the hold it had over me and the feelings it would evoke out of me. Feelings of anger and despair and hopelessness.
What I didn't anticipate was my foot injury tha
478. Sicksense
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 the quick rise of the genre, and then the hate i
477. Mike Cunniff (Boston Manor)
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 notice.
Mike opens up about the evolution of Bos
476. Brandon Saller (Atreyu)
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 to be for them, and the legacy of it 2 decade
475. John Cooper (Skillet/Fight The Fury)
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 in a time of uncertainty.
John also shares how
474. Eric Stenman (Barbarians of California)
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 various demands of each project, as well as the artist
473. Jack Murray (156/Silence)
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 was.
Jack also shares some of the struggles the
472. Haley Roughton (Gore)
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 Spacewalk Engineer for NASA, how it's been navigating
471. Revis
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 reunion.
We discuss the growth of Revis' in sound
470. Ryan Knight (The Black Dahlia Murder)
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 this quick chat with The Black Dahlia Murder gu
469. Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate / Dead Rabbitts )
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 expect from the group moving forward.
Craig shar
468. Chris Kelly (Hillhaven) Pt 2
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 get into when bands should be looking for a man
468. Chris Kelly (Hillhaven) PT 1
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 hilarious results.
Chris and I recount his ti
467. Travis Miguel (Atreyu / Fake Figures)
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 Travis picks how his custom guitars look.
We a
466. Alan Robert (Life of Agony)
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 him to do something beyond his own ideas.
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465. Bryan Kuznitz (Fame of Fire)
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 how he feels this will be the beginning of thin
464. Cole Young (Trench)
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, Between Inverted Worlds, how they got Dallas
463. Rory Friers (And So I Watch You From Afar)
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 explore the local culture, and we get into th
462. Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive)
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 Days, how being more comfortable in who he is a
461. Mark Vollelunga (Nothing More)
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 band has done, most of them I was literally
Upheaval Festival 2024
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 album to the deluxe edition of the vinyl, a
460. Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquility)
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 Tranquility, and what the band means to him
459. Jake Taylor (In Hearts Wake)
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 down tarot cards may not be evil or bad, but a matt
458. Nate Young (Anberlin)
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 subsequently what it's been like since the
457. CC (Black Veil Brides)
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 bands and media types taking shots at the band, bu
456. Tim Montana
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 gets out of it from a creative perspective.
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