Jordan Buckley

Better Lovers axeman Jordan Buckley is joining us this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss the ritual of sleeping and listening to episodes of Forensic Files, his thoughts on the upcoming football season and the potential of his team the Buffalo Bills, and his thoughts on a possibly questionable move by QB Josh Allen in a golfing event. Since this isn't a sports podcast, we also talk about what it's like watching vocalist Greg Puciato jump off a balcony during recent live performances, the pros of recording on the road when your producer is in the band, who is the greatest vocalist of the 90’s in his opinion, and the plans for Better Lovers in 2024.  Petar and Brandon tackle Chad Gray’s comment on Mudvayne being nu metal, our feelings on metal sub-genres  representing scene movements instead of the music of the band, Andreas Kisser’s comments on a Sepultura reunion, and Scott Ian’s comments about backing tracks at love concerts.  Song: Better Lovers “30 Under 13” Song: Better Lovers “Sacrificial Participant” Song: Final Gasp “Climax Infinity” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Better Lovers axeman Jordan Buckley is joining us this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss the ritual of sleeping and listening to episodes of Forensic Files, his thoughts on the upcoming football season and the potential of his team the Buffalo Bills, and his thoughts on a possibly questionable move by QB Josh Allen in a golfing event. Since this isn't a sports podcast, we also talk about what it's like watching vocalist Greg Puciato jump off a balcony during recent live performances, the pros of recording on the road when your producer is in the band, who is the greatest vocalist of the 90’s in his opinion, and the plans for Better Lovers in 2024. Petar and Brandon tackle Chad Gray’s comment on Mudvayne being nu metal, our feelings on metal sub-genres  representing scene movements instead of the music of the band, Andreas Kisser’s comments on a Sepultura reunion, and Scott Ian’s comments about backing tracks at love concerts. Song: Better Lovers “30 Under 13” Song: Better Lovers “Sacrificial Participant” Song: Final Gasp “Climax Infinity” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#501 - Jordan Buckley (Better Lovers, EX-ETID)

Jesse Shreibman

Dylan Desmond

For the 500th episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, we got Jesse Shreibman and Dylan Desmond of Bell Witch on the show! With their 83 minute epic Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate released earlier this year, we discuss what it takes to write a song at this length, what instrument doesn’t stand out to open the composition, letting the notes and instrumentation breathe for effect, and the three album conceptual plan that's tied to Future's Shadow. We also chat about touring with a visual artist on the upcoming tour cycle, some of the modern day touring challenges that bands are facing, and how the extreme metal scene has grown so vibrantly in the last decade.  And of course, we couldn't go through this special episode without Petar and Jozalyn celebrating the milestone 500 episodes. As such, we discuss the journey, the players, and give gratitude to all the people at MetalSucks past and present for allowing us the opportunity to be able to add and promote the music we love for close to a decade.  Song: Bell Witch “The Clandestine Gate” Song: Mutoid Man “Broken Glass Ceiling” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the 500th episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, we got Jesse Shreibman and Dylan Desmond of Bell Witch on the show! With their 83 minute epic Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate released earlier this year, we discuss what it takes to write a song at this length, what instrument doesn’t stand out to open the composition, letting the notes and instrumentation breathe for effect, and the three album conceptual plan that's tied to Future's Shadow. We also chat about touring with a visual artist on the upcoming tour cycle, some of the modern day touring challenges that bands are facing, and how the extreme metal scene has grown so vibrantly in the last decade. And of course, we couldn't go through this special episode without Petar and Jozalyn celebrating the milestone 500 episodes. As such, we discuss the journey, the players, and give gratitude to all the people at MetalSucks past and present for allowing us the opportunity to be able to add and promote the music we love for close to a decade. Song: Bell Witch “The Clandestine Gate” Song: Mutoid Man “Broken Glass Ceiling” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#500 - Jesse Shreibman and Dylan Desmond (Bell Witch)

Fernanda Lira of Crypto is back on the show and she's here to celebrate Crypta's second album Shades of Sorrow. coming out August 4. During our chat, we discuss why writing the debut album  proved to be more challenging than its follow up, how important it was to find the right identity for the project, and some of the major issues bands are facing with high costs and how it effects touring. Speaking of money matters, we chat about Patreon and why it's becoming an important tool for bands, making music videos that are awesome on a small budget, and the importance of album artwork for death metal.  Elsewhere in the show, Petar and Sylvia discuss Phil Bozeman’s comments on wanting metal to intimidate him, Deafheaven’s 10 year mark of Sunbather, and Fear Factory celebrating the 25th anniversary of Obsolete.  Song: Crypta “Lords of Ruin” Song: Crypta “Trial of Traitors” Song: Voyager “Ultraviolet” featuring Sean Harmanis of Make The Suffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fernanda Lira of Crypto is back on the show and she's here to celebrate Crypta's second album Shades of Sorrow. coming out August 4. During our chat, we discuss why writing the debut album  proved to be more challenging than its follow up, how important it was to find the right identity for the project, and some of the major issues bands are facing with high costs and how it effects touring. Speaking of money matters, we chat about Patreon and why it's becoming an important tool for bands, making music videos that are awesome on a small budget, and the importance of album artwork for death metal. Elsewhere in the show, Petar and Sylvia discuss Phil Bozeman’s comments on wanting metal to intimidate him, Deafheaven’s 10 year mark of Sunbather, and Fear Factory celebrating the 25th anniversary of Obsolete. Song: Crypta “Lords of Ruin” Song: Crypta “Trial of Traitors” Song: Voyager “Ultraviolet” featuring Sean Harmanis of Make The Suffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#499 - Fernanda Lira (Crypta)

Lajon Witherspoon

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust is our guest this week! We are here to celebrate their 14th studio album Truth Killer coming out July 28. We also perspective that came after the pandemic, the Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas being a hub for heavy music in the late 90’s, how Sevendust feels about releasing new music to the fans, which songs he feel are the most difficult to revisit for him, touring to celebrate the anniversary of Animosity, and how revisiting past records are for him. We also cover which crooner he feels he would love to cover, what it was like releasing a new album during a pandemic, the livestream experience, and some advice on keeping a band together throughout all these years.  Petar and Brandon discuss Gary Holt’s comments on Slayer reuniting, the passing of Tony Bennett, and Jacob Shaddix’s comments on what bands will be replacing Metallica after they retire.  Song: Sevendust “Everything” Song: Skindred “Gimme That Boom” Song: Ringworm “No Solace, No Quarter, No Mercy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust is our guest this week! We are here to celebrate their 14th studio album Truth Killer coming out July 28. We also perspective that came after the pandemic, the Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas being a hub for heavy music in the late 90’s, how Sevendust feels about releasing new music to the fans, which songs he feel are the most difficult to revisit for him, touring to celebrate the anniversary of Animosity, and how revisiting past records are for him. We also cover which crooner he feels he would love to cover, what it was like releasing a new album during a pandemic, the livestream experience, and some advice on keeping a band together throughout all these years. Petar and Brandon discuss Gary Holt’s comments on Slayer reuniting, the passing of Tony Bennett, and Jacob Shaddix’s comments on what bands will be replacing Metallica after they retire. Song: Sevendust “Everything” Song: Skindred “Gimme That Boom” Song: Ringworm “No Solace, No Quarter, No Mercy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#498 - Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust)

Austin Haines

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we’ve got none other than Austin Haines from Outer Heaven on the show this week! During our chat, we discuss his love for the Alien film franchise, how it may have the best sequel of any series, and how the world create on their new album Infinite Psychic Depths is a prequel to their previous one. We also chat about the album’s artwork, how the band’s two full lengths tie together, the guest vocalist he secretly hoped would commit, and how important it is to stay true to Outer Heaven’s sound.  Petar and Jozalyn discuss Ozzy Osbourne dropping off the Power Trip festival and the band announced as his replacement, our thoughts on the impact of a Creed reunion, and Puddle of Mudd releasing a new song that doesn’t really live up to their past.  Song: Outer Heaven “Pillars of Dust” Feat. J.R. Hayes of Pig Destroyer Song: Outer Heaven “Liquified Mind" Song: Evile “Reap What You Sow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we’ve got none other than Austin Haines from Outer Heaven on the show this week! During our chat, we discuss his love for the Alien film franchise, how it may have the best sequel of any series, and how the world create on their new album Infinite Psychic Depths is a prequel to their previous one. We also chat about the album’s artwork, how the band’s two full lengths tie together, the guest vocalist he secretly hoped would commit, and how important it is to stay true to Outer Heaven’s sound. Petar and Jozalyn discuss Ozzy Osbourne dropping off the Power Trip festival and the band announced as his replacement, our thoughts on the impact of a Creed reunion, and Puddle of Mudd releasing a new song that doesn’t really live up to their past. Song: Outer Heaven “Pillars of Dust” Feat. J.R. Hayes of Pig Destroyer Song: Outer Heaven “Liquified Mind" Song: Evile “Reap What You Sow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#497 - Austin Haines (Outer Heaven)

Eugene S. Robinson

Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson is our guest this week! We discuss the new record Love’s Holiday coming out July 21, how his lyrical approach changed on the new album, approaching his vocals in an almost live format while in studio, and why he's always been fascinated with artists that have proven to be troublesome humans. We also talk about becoming a father and how he this has made him view his relationship with his father, writing his memoir “A Walk Across Dirty Water And Straight Into Murder’s Row,” his experience of missing out on interviewing Prince, and the importance of not missing band’s you love perform love these in modern times.  Petar and Brandon discuss the passing of Drive Like Jehu frontman Rick Froberg, Better Lovers dropping a surprise E.P. to its fans, Frank Bello giving an update on a new Anthrax record, and Mick Mars' latest statement about his former bandmates in Motley Crüe.  Song: Drive Like Jehu  Yank Crime Song: “Here Come the Rome Plows” Song: Oxbow “Dead Ahead” Song: Oxbow “Icy White &amp; Crystalline” Song: Cadaver “The Age Of The Offended” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson is our guest this week! We discuss the new record Love’s Holiday coming out July 21, how his lyrical approach changed on the new album, approaching his vocals in an almost live format while in studio, and why he's always been fascinated with artists that have proven to be troublesome humans. We also talk about becoming a father and how he this has made him view his relationship with his father, writing his memoir “A Walk Across Dirty Water And Straight Into Murder’s Row,” his experience of missing out on interviewing Prince, and the importance of not missing band’s you love perform love these in modern times. Petar and Brandon discuss the passing of Drive Like Jehu frontman Rick Froberg, Better Lovers dropping a surprise E.P. to its fans, Frank Bello giving an update on a new Anthrax record, and Mick Mars' latest statement about his former bandmates in Motley Crüe. Song: Drive Like Jehu  Yank Crime Song: “Here Come the Rome Plows” Song: Oxbow “Dead Ahead” Song: Oxbow “Icy White &amp; Crystalline” Song: Cadaver “The Age Of The Offended” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#496 - Eugene S. Robinson (Oxbow)

Nita Strauss

Nita Strauss is back on the show! We are here to celebrate her second solo album “The Call of the Void” coming out this Friday, July 7 and as such, we discuss the patience she had to show prior to getting the album released, how the pieces came together to get David Draiman of Disturbed to guest on the album, returning to the road with her solo project last year supporting Black Label Society, and some of the new challenges on road life. She also touched upon having to challenge herself constantly in the ever-changing music industry, receiving a Super Bowl ring when the LA Rams became champions, and why the universe needs to remake the classic Walter Hill film “Crossroads” with Nita replacing Steve Vai.  Petar and Sylvia discuss Corey Taylor’s comments on possibly hanging it up in five years with touring Slipknot, Shavo Odadjian once again commenting on the musical hiatus of SOAD, a new study suggesting listening to metal doesn’t help with your college GPA, the tragic passing of Ryan Siew of Polaris, and coming together to help Year of The Knife after a horrible van crash while touring.  Song: Nita Strauss “The Golden Trail” featuring Anders Fried of In Flames Song: Nita Strauss “The Wolf You Need” featuring Alissa White-Gluz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nita Strauss is back on the show! We are here to celebrate her second solo album “The Call of the Void” coming out this Friday, July 7 and as such, we discuss the patience she had to show prior to getting the album released, how the pieces came together to get David Draiman of Disturbed to guest on the album, returning to the road with her solo project last year supporting Black Label Society, and some of the new challenges on road life. She also touched upon having to challenge herself constantly in the ever-changing music industry, receiving a Super Bowl ring when the LA Rams became champions, and why the universe needs to remake the classic Walter Hill film “Crossroads” with Nita replacing Steve Vai. Petar and Sylvia discuss Corey Taylor’s comments on possibly hanging it up in five years with touring Slipknot, Shavo Odadjian once again commenting on the musical hiatus of SOAD, a new study suggesting listening to metal doesn’t help with your college GPA, the tragic passing of Ryan Siew of Polaris, and coming together to help Year of The Knife after a horrible van crash while touring. Song: Nita Strauss “The Golden Trail” featuring Anders Fried of In Flames Song: Nita Strauss “The Wolf You Need” featuring Alissa White-Gluz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#495 -  Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper)

Madeleine Liljestam

Rikard Ekberg

Madeleine Liljestam and Rikard Ekberg of Eleine joined us on this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! We discuss their new album We Shall Remain coming out July 14, the mindset that they were in during the recording of their previous album Dancing In Hell, the surprise diagnosis Madeleine received during the pandemic, how important the fans on their Patreon were during that time and now. We also discussed the current touring situation regarding the rising costs of touring for European bands coming the North America, why they feel merch cuts by venues is an evil practice, and winning over those fans that initially look miserable at the beginning of their set.  Petar and Brandon debate Trent Reznor’s comments on releasing new NIN music, celebrating the 30th anniversary of both Morbid Angel’s Covenant and Death’s Individual Thought Patterns.  Song: Eleine “We Are Legion” Song: Eleine “Never Forget” Song: Enforcer “Nostalgia” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madeleine Liljestam and Rikard Ekberg of Eleine joined us on this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! We discuss their new album We Shall Remain coming out July 14, the mindset that they were in during the recording of their previous album Dancing In Hell, the surprise diagnosis Madeleine received during the pandemic, how important the fans on their Patreon were during that time and now. We also discussed the current touring situation regarding the rising costs of touring for European bands coming the North America, why they feel merch cuts by venues is an evil practice, and winning over those fans that initially look miserable at the beginning of their set. Petar and Brandon debate Trent Reznor’s comments on releasing new NIN music, celebrating the 30th anniversary of both Morbid Angel’s Covenant and Death’s Individual Thought Patterns. Song: Eleine “We Are Legion” Song: Eleine “Never Forget” Song: Enforcer “Nostalgia” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#494 - Madeleine Liljestam And Rikard Ekberg (Eleine)

Jens Bogren

On this week's MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Fascination Street Studio Founder Jens Bogren on the show!   During our discussion, we chat about his and Ihsahn’s course at URM Academy “How It’s Done” available until July 12th, why he decided to put together a step by step course, and how much of the actually course was scripted. Of course, we had to have a deeper discussion about his experience in the studio, so we asked him about things like: when spending a lot of time on pre-production makes sense, what it's like when bands enter the studio with “demo disease," and what he feels are the most overused elements in demos. We also talked about studio tech and the considerations that go along with it, like what it takes to adapt modern technology in his studio, if he has ever lost an entire song when a hard drive crashed, what he feels can be the most tedious step in recording, and why capturing clean singing in a metal band is vital to the song when needed.  Petar and Brandon discuss Dani Filth calling “Spotify the biggest criminals in the world,” Avenged Sevenfold’s Johnny Christ stating they may make the move to single only releases, Dave Mustaine's thoughts about  the one thing that would end Megadeth, and Rammstein drummer Christoph Schneider's statement on Till Lindemann’s sexual assault allegations.  Song: Ihsahn “The Observer” Song: Ihsahn “Contorted Monuments” Song: Vexed “Anti-Fetish” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Fascination Street Studio Founder Jens Bogren on the show!  During our discussion, we chat about his and Ihsahn’s course at URM Academy “How It’s Done” available until July 12th, why he decided to put together a step by step course, and how much of the actually course was scripted. Of course, we had to have a deeper discussion about his experience in the studio, so we asked him about things like: when spending a lot of time on pre-production makes sense, what it's like when bands enter the studio with “demo disease," and what he feels are the most overused elements in demos. We also talked about studio tech and the considerations that go along with it, like what it takes to adapt modern technology in his studio, if he has ever lost an entire song when a hard drive crashed, what he feels can be the most tedious step in recording, and why capturing clean singing in a metal band is vital to the song when needed. Petar and Brandon discuss Dani Filth calling “Spotify the biggest criminals in the world,” Avenged Sevenfold’s Johnny Christ stating they may make the move to single only releases, Dave Mustaine's thoughts about  the one thing that would end Megadeth, and Rammstein drummer Christoph Schneider's statement on Till Lindemann’s sexual assault allegations. Song: Ihsahn “The Observer” Song: Ihsahn “Contorted Monuments” Song: Vexed “Anti-Fetish” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#492 - Jens Bogren (Record Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer)

Mlny Parsonz

This week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast features Mlny Parsonz of Royal Thunder! In our discussion, we discuss the band's first album in over five years Rebuilding The Mountain, the ability to shake off negativity before a performance, having extra time to write and record being good and bad at times, and how the album artworks colors and texture go through the approval process. On a more personal level, we talked about her transition to sobriety and her taking steps to stop the negative cycles in life and focusing on having hope.  Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss all the news stories surrounding Slipknot this week Craig Jones leaving the band, his replacement, a throwaway surprise E.P., and Corey Taylor planning on taking all of 2024 for his solo project.  Song: Royal Thunder “The Knife” Song: Royal Thunder “Fade” Song: Black Spiders “Alright, Alright, Alright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast features Mlny Parsonz of Royal Thunder! In our discussion, we discuss the band's first album in over five years Rebuilding The Mountain, the ability to shake off negativity before a performance, having extra time to write and record being good and bad at times, and how the album artworks colors and texture go through the approval process. On a more personal level, we talked about her transition to sobriety and her taking steps to stop the negative cycles in life and focusing on having hope. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss all the news stories surrounding Slipknot this week Craig Jones leaving the band, his replacement, a throwaway surprise E.P., and Corey Taylor planning on taking all of 2024 for his solo project. Song: Royal Thunder “The Knife” Song: Royal Thunder “Fade” Song: Black Spiders “Alright, Alright, Alright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#492 - Mlny Parsonz (Royal Thunder)

The official podcast of MetalSucks, featuring Petar Spajic, Brandon Hahn and Jozalyn Sharp. One featured interview each week with a prominent metal musician, and discussion of the latest headlines in metal news. New episodes every Monday morning.

Great show. Hosts are entertaining &amp; know their music.

5 stars !!

Great job guys!

The MetalSucks Podcast

Andy Williams

Every Time I Die guitarist and All Elite Wrestling newcomer Andy Williams is our guest this week. We discuss all things Every Time I Die, wrestling and the intersection between those two worlds, including Andy's road from metal icon to wrestling star, the anxiety of recording the new ETID album and having to leave to get in the ring, his fandom of the WCW as a kid and more. We also talk about other topics related to his work in both music and wrestling: the best hair metal ballads of all time and how becoming a professional wrestler has allowed him to appreciate garbage music more, his memory of the Mass Transit incident, how the backstage experience at wrestling has changed over the years, if the tag team breakup storyline is inevitable for The Butcher, The Blade, and The Bunny, and an update on the progress of the new Every Time I Die record.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle listener emails regarding our argument about the term “relevance” in music (an outgrowth of  last week's conversation about System a Down), our fear of discussing politics because we really don’t know anything besides headlines, and our stories of attending live wrestling events as kids.   Songs: Every Time I Die - “Map Change," Orthodox - “Cut”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every Time I Die guitarist and All Elite Wrestling newcomer Andy Williams is our guest this week. We discuss all things Every Time I Die, wrestling and the intersection between those two worlds, including Andy's road from metal icon to wrestling star, the anxiety of recording the new ETID album and having to leave to get in the ring, his fandom of the WCW as a kid and more. We also talk about other topics related to his work in both music and wrestling: the best hair metal ballads of all time and how becoming a professional wrestler has allowed him to appreciate garbage music more, his memory of the Mass Transit incident, how the backstage experience at wrestling has changed over the years, if the tag team breakup storyline is inevitable for The Butcher, The Blade, and The Bunny, and an update on the progress of the new Every Time I Die record. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle listener emails regarding our argument about the term “relevance” in music (an outgrowth of <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/02/25/intronauts-sacha-dunable-on-the-metalsucks-podcast-326/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> last week's conversation</a> about System a Down), our fear of discussing politics because we really don’t know anything besides headlines, and our stories of attending live wrestling events as kids. Songs: Every Time I Die - “Map Change," Orthodox - “Cut” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#327: Andy Williams (Every Time I Die, All Elite Wrestling)

Will Putney

Fit For an Autopsy songwriter/guitarist and metal producer Will Putney returns to the show this week to discuss Fit For an Autopsy's new album The Sea of Tragic Beasts. He tells us the dream that motivated the title of the album, how the traumatic issues children in broken homes face influenced it, the positive message that the band tries to put forward, and how he utilizes his artistic output to influence the next generation. Will also recounts the process of producing Body Count’s No Lives Matter, his story of Body Count performing at the Grammys pre-taping, and the story of getting dragged off the stage as fast as possible at the Grammys. Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia break down  the statement released by Chris Adler in regards to his departure from Lamb of God,  Zakk Wylde not being involved in the new Ozzy solo record, and  Danny Carey’s statement about Tool not being a metal band. Songs: “Mirrors" and “Shepherd” by Fit For an Autopsy, “The Last Gasp of Street Rock N’ Roll” by Ramallah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fit For an Autopsy songwriter/guitarist and metal producer Will Putney returns to the show this week to discuss Fit For an Autopsy's new album The Sea of Tragic Beasts. He tells us the dream that motivated the title of the album, how the traumatic issues children in broken homes face influenced it, the positive message that the band tries to put forward, and how he utilizes his artistic output to influence the next generation. Will also recounts the process of producing Body Count’s No Lives Matter, his story of Body Count performing at the Grammys pre-taping, and the story of getting dragged off the stage as fast as possible at the Grammys. Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia break down <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/10/23/chris-adler-finally-speaks-about-leaving-lamb-of-god/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the statement</a> released by Chris Adler in regards to his departure from Lamb of God, <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/10/24/zakk-wylde-says-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-ozzys-new-solo-album/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zakk Wylde not being involved in the new Ozzy solo record</a>, and <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/10/23/tools-danny-carey-i-dont-think-that-we-were-ever-a-metal-band/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Danny Carey’s statement</a> about Tool not being a metal band. Songs: “Mirrors" and “Shepherd” by Fit For an Autopsy, “The Last Gasp of Street Rock N’ Roll” by Ramallah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#312: Will Putney (Fit for an Autopsy)

This week we we welcome Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto as our guest! We discuss the Darkthrone's new album, Old Star, the way the songs on the album are sequenced between ones authored by him and ones authored by Fenriz, his increasingly diplomatic view of music, the possibility of a sequel to his documentary The Misanthrope, the importance of being extreme during the rise of black metal, the Darkthrone album he feels is most under-appreciated, the process of getting the Old Star mix right with Sanford Parker, and the art of doing interviews after not doing them for many years. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss the sad news that Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer, Spotify's claim that they overpaid artist royalties in 2018, and Tom Morello's response to backlash over throwing a fan's phone into the crowd. Songs: Darkthrone' “The Hardships of the Scots” and “Duke of Gloat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we we welcome Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto as our guest! We discuss the Darkthrone's new album, Old Star, the way the songs on the album are sequenced between ones authored by him and ones authored by Fenriz, his increasingly diplomatic view of music, the possibility of a sequel to his documentary The Misanthrope, the importance of being extreme during the rise of black metal, the Darkthrone album he feels is most under-appreciated, the process of getting the Old Star mix right with Sanford Parker, and the art of doing interviews after not doing them for many years. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss the sad news that Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer, Spotify's claim that they overpaid artist royalties in 2018, and Tom Morello's response to backlash over throwing a fan's phone into the crowd. Songs: Darkthrone' “The Hardships of the Scots” and “Duke of Gloat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#294: Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto 

Mikael Åkerfeldt

Opeth mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt is our guest this week! We delve into his search for the perfect Latin phrase to name an album, his choice to sing in two languages, King Diamond's influence on the new album, how the term “heavy” has changed throughout his career and his opinion of the phrase, writing the new record in secret without anyone knowing, his refusal to modernize his studio and using old equipment to record, using more samples on this record than all the previous Opeth records combined, the story behind bringing a lute to record on Morningrise, and an update on his possible collaboration with Mike Portnoy.   Also: Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia discuss  the money pit that was Newsted and the difficulty established artists have when starting over with a new band. They also address a listener's concerns about the lack of comedy bits on the show over the last month, and Dio and Brisco throw down a new rap attacking Uncle Brandon bestowing the "C" word upon their generation.   Songs: “Heart In Hand” by Opeth, “Transcendence” by Imperimum Decadenz, and “Valediction” by Insomnium.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opeth mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt is our guest this week! We delve into his search for the perfect Latin phrase to name an album, his choice to sing in two languages, King Diamond's influence on the new album, how the term “heavy” has changed throughout his career and his opinion of the phrase, writing the new record in secret without anyone knowing, his refusal to modernize his studio and using old equipment to record, using more samples on this record than all the previous Opeth records combined, the story behind bringing a lute to record on Morningrise, and an update on his possible collaboration with Mike Portnoy. Also: Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia discuss <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/09/17/jason-newsted-lost-a-ton-of-money-on-his-newsted-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the money pit that was Newsted</a> and the difficulty established artists have when starting over with a new band. They also address a listener's concerns about the lack of comedy bits on the show over the last month, and Dio and Brisco throw down a new rap attacking Uncle Brandon bestowing the "C" word upon their generation. Songs: “Heart In Hand” by Opeth, “Transcendence” by Imperimum Decadenz, and “Valediction” by Insomnium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#307: Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt

Jonny Davy

This week we talk with Jonny Davy, frontman for Serpent of Gnosis and Job for a Cowboy! We discuss the origin of his new project, the five-year delay in his ability to release new music, the possibility of doing a band like Job for a Cowboy part-time, the true difficulty of the financial inconsistencies that come with being in a band, the importance of the hustle to being successful in music, how a lot of things he and his bandmates pitch to one another are intended as jokes prior to becoming a reality, the possibility of touring with this new project, the story behind the photo of the JFAC van burning down, the demand and desire to still tour despite the difficulty of making the stars align to do so, the big question mark of the some future projects, and how 2014's 'Sun Eater' has become such a big fan favorite. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss the tragic news of the passing of Clown from Slipknot’s daughter, the quote written on Vinnie Paul’s new gravestone, Sanctuary deciding to continue after Warrel Dane’s death, Ozzy Osbourne using CBD to manage pain, Gojira guitarist Christian Andreu eating fire, and the scientist who discovered how to boil water with sound. Songs: Serpent of Gnosis “Paroxysmal Dance” Serpent of Gnosis “The Colorless Capsule” Cult of Luna “The Silent Man” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk with Jonny Davy, frontman for Serpent of Gnosis and Job for a Cowboy! We discuss the origin of his new project, the five-year delay in his ability to release new music, the possibility of doing a band like Job for a Cowboy part-time, the true difficulty of the financial inconsistencies that come with being in a band, the importance of the hustle to being successful in music, how a lot of things he and his bandmates pitch to one another are intended as jokes prior to becoming a reality, the possibility of touring with this new project, the story behind the photo of the JFAC van burning down, the demand and desire to still tour despite the difficulty of making the stars align to do so, the big question mark of the some future projects, and how 2014's 'Sun Eater' has become such a big fan favorite. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss the tragic news of the passing of Clown from Slipknot’s daughter, the quote written on Vinnie Paul’s new gravestone, Sanctuary deciding to continue after Warrel Dane’s death, Ozzy Osbourne using CBD to manage pain, Gojira guitarist Christian Andreu eating fire, and the scientist who discovered how to boil water with sound. Songs: Serpent of Gnosis “Paroxysmal Dance” Serpent of Gnosis “The Colorless Capsule” Cult of Luna “The Silent Man” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#290: Jonny Davy (Serpent of Gnosis, Job for a Cowboy)

Vicky Psarakis

Ray Alder

Chelsea Wolfe

This week we bring you part one of our annual two-part Top 15 albums of the year episode. We count down our favorite albums from #15 to #6 (our top five will come next week) and we play a track from each record. Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist, Ray Alder of Fates Warning and Chelsea Wolfe, three of our picks, also join us for quick interviews. Come celebrate another great year with us and the music we love on The Metalsucks Podcast.   Songs: Jinjer - “On The Top," The Agonist - “As One We Survive," Opeth - “Universal Truth," Cult of Luna - “Lay Your Head To Rest," Ray Alder - “Lost," Torche - “Admission," Brutus - “War," Ardours - “Last Moment," Refused - “Turn The Cross," Chelsea Wolfe - “Deranged For Rock N Roll”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we bring you part one of our annual two-part Top 15 albums of the year episode. We count down our favorite albums from #15 to #6 (our top five will come next week) and we play a track from each record. Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist, Ray Alder of Fates Warning and Chelsea Wolfe, three of our picks, also join us for quick interviews. Come celebrate another great year with us and the music we love on The Metalsucks Podcast. Songs: Jinjer - “On The Top," The Agonist - “As One We Survive," Opeth - “Universal Truth," Cult of Luna - “Lay Your Head To Rest," Ray Alder - “Lost," Torche - “Admission," Brutus - “War," Ardours - “Last Moment," Refused - “Turn The Cross," Chelsea Wolfe - “Deranged For Rock N Roll” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#318: Best of 2019 (Part 1) feat. Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist), Ray Alder (Fates Warning) and Chelsea Wolfe

Schuylar Croom

He is Legend frontman Schuylar Croom is our guest this week. We discuss the band's new record White Bat, their recent misfortune of being robbed while on tour, the price that comes with performing while on substances, how the road can bring a dangerous loneliness to the vices that bind you, and the recently discovered way that He is Legend spend days off while on the road. Croom also talks about the importance of rejecting everything modern times have to offer in rock music, the vanishing mystique of bands due to constant updates on social media and what album he feels is one of the most underrated of all time. Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn tackle  the hate that Corey Taylor has been receiving for his new Slipknot mask,  the one fan that defended it and his heartwarming reason why, and  Danzig’s film debut getting lampooned by critics. Songs: He Is Legend - “Burn All Your Rock Records," He Is Legend -“Boogiewoman," Blind Melon - “Toes Across The Floor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He is Legend frontman Schuylar Croom is our guest this week. We discuss the band's new record White Bat, their recent misfortune of being robbed while on tour, the price that comes with performing while on substances, how the road can bring a dangerous loneliness to the vices that bind you, and the recently discovered way that He is Legend spend days off while on the road. Croom also talks about the importance of rejecting everything modern times have to offer in rock music, the vanishing mystique of bands due to constant updates on social media and what album he feels is one of the most underrated of all time. Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn tackle <a href="http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/10/the-internet-is-pissed-about-corey-taylors-new-slipknot-mask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the hate</a> that Corey Taylor has been receiving for his new Slipknot mask, <a href="http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/13/one-slipknot-fan-actually-likes-corey-taylors-new-mask-and-the-reason-why-is-incredibly-moving/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the one fan that defended it</a> and his heartwarming reason why, and <a href="http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/14/first-reviews-of-danzigs-feature-film-directorial-debut-call-the-movie-a-misfire-of-the-highest-order/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Danzig’s film debut getting lampooned by critics</a>. Songs: He Is Legend - “Burn All Your Rock Records," He Is Legend -“Boogiewoman," Blind Melon - “Toes Across The Floor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#293: He Is Legend Frontman Schuylar Croom

Chase Mason

This week's guest is Gatecreeper frontman Chase Mason. We discuss the band's upcoming new album, Deserted, the insane hand-drawn cover art by Brad Moore and the story behind it, his favorite tour memory with Power Trip, the bromance between Gatecreeper and Iron Reagan, and his take on pornogrind. We also talk about his love for Pauly Shore despite (or perhaps because of) not being much of a film buff, how having a short attention span is responsible for his love of music above other art forms, and his struggle to pack properly for winter touring after growing up in Arizona.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn discuss Jozalyn's recent tour of the midwest and her run-in with a stranger from the past,  the death of horror actor Sid Haig, Rob Zombie’s  statement about horror and metal being a step above pornography, and  James Hetfield checking himself back into rehab.   Songs: Gatecreeper - “Everlasting," Gatecreeper - “From The Ashes," and Dawn of Disease - “Procession of Ghosts."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's guest is Gatecreeper frontman Chase Mason. We discuss the band's upcoming new album, Deserted, the insane hand-drawn cover art by Brad Moore and the story behind it, his favorite tour memory with Power Trip, the bromance between Gatecreeper and Iron Reagan, and his take on pornogrind. We also talk about his love for Pauly Shore despite (or perhaps because of) not being much of a film buff, how having a short attention span is responsible for his love of music above other art forms, and his struggle to pack properly for winter touring after growing up in Arizona. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn discuss Jozalyn's recent tour of the midwest and her run-in with a stranger from the past, <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/09/23/horror-actor-sid-haig-has-died-at-80/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the death of horror actor Sid Haig</a>, Rob Zombie’s <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/09/25/rob-zombie-metal-and-horror-are-treated-like-theyre-just-one-step-above-pornography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> statement</a> about horror and metal being a step above pornography, and <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/09/27/james-hetfield-is-back-in-rehab-metallica-tour-canceled/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> James Hetfield checking himself back into rehab</a>. Songs: Gatecreeper - “Everlasting," Gatecreeper - “From The Ashes," and Dawn of Disease - “Procession of Ghosts." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#308: Gatecreeper Vocalist Chase Mason

Clint Lowery

This week our guest is Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery, also formerly of Dark New Day, Korn, Seether and Call Me No One. We talk about his debut solo album, God Bless The Renegades, the weight of putting his name on a record as opposed to a project with a band, Wolfgang Van Halen’s role in the project and the special songs he plans on performing live while touring the record. We also discuss the draw of decadence in rock and roll for young people, his thoughts on a healthy approach to social media, his relationship with God and the struggle to find trust, and an update on the next record from Sevendust.   Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia discuss all the Mötley Crüe news, from the initial reunion announcement to  the financials surrounding the tour to  how much we would pay to see the touring package (with Def Leppard and Poison), our thoughts on if Slayer came back after a few years, and Zakk Sabbath making an announcement to commemorate Black Sabbath’s 50th anniversary.   Songs: Clint Lowery, “God Bless The Renegades” and “Kings," Avatarium, “The Fire I Long For”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery, also formerly of Dark New Day, Korn, Seether and Call Me No One. We talk about his debut solo album, God Bless The Renegades, the weight of putting his name on a record as opposed to a project with a band, Wolfgang Van Halen’s role in the project and the special songs he plans on performing live while touring the record. We also discuss the draw of decadence in rock and roll for young people, his thoughts on a healthy approach to social media, his relationship with God and the struggle to find trust, and an update on the next record from Sevendust. Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia discuss all the Mötley Crüe news, from the initial reunion announcement to <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/25/the-motley-crue-reunion-tour-is-asking-for-3-25-million-per-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the financials surrounding the tour</a> to <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/25/poll-how-much-would-you-pay-for-motley-crue-reunion-tickets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> how much we would pay</a> to see the touring package (with Def Leppard and Poison), our thoughts on if Slayer came back after a few years, and Zakk Sabbath making an announcement to commemorate Black Sabbath’s 50th anniversary. Songs: Clint Lowery, “God Bless The Renegades” and “Kings," Avatarium, “The Fire I Long For” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#317: Clint Lowery (Sevendust)

Devin Townsend

Devin Townsend is back on the show for his record-setting fourth appearance! We discuss his  upcoming North American tour with Haken and The Contortionist, how his latest album, Empath, has ties to his journey into middle age, his realization that he is not a great band member and how that affects the creative process, how being a working musician is 80% logistics, all of his tours becoming special, one-of-a-kind events, and his plans on playing Strapping Young Lad songs this summer. Devin also shares his evolutionary theory on why kids are mean to their parents and talks accountability in music getting misconstrued as having a stance on morality.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn, tackle  the drunken Cameo video that Vince Neil made for a fan, Lamb of God’s entire new record  being political in nature, and the joy of knowing  Danny DeVito is a Mr. Bungle fan.   Songs: Devin Townsend - “Genesis," Loathe - “Screaming," Irist - “Burning Sage”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devin Townsend is back on the show for his record-setting <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/category/podcast/?s=devin+townsend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fourth appearance</a>! We discuss his <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/10/22/devin-townsend-announces-2020-tour-with-haken-and-the-contortionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> upcoming North American tour</a> with Haken and The Contortionist, how his latest album, Empath, has ties to his journey into middle age, his realization that he is not a great band member and how that affects the creative process, how being a working musician is 80% logistics, all of his tours becoming special, one-of-a-kind events, and his plans on playing Strapping Young Lad songs this summer. Devin also shares his evolutionary theory on why kids are mean to their parents and talks accountability in music getting misconstrued as having a stance on morality. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn, tackle <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/02/08/vince-neils-drunken-cameo-video-for-fans-birthday-goes-viral/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the drunken Cameo video</a> that Vince Neil made for a fan, Lamb of God’s entire new record <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/02/11/randy-blythe-on-the-new-lamb-of-god-album-this-whole-record-is-political/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> being political in nature</a>, and the joy of knowing <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/02/08/danny-devito-attends-mr-bungle-reunion-show-gives-mike-patton-acting-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Danny DeVito is a Mr. Bungle fan</a>. Songs: Devin Townsend - “Genesis," Loathe - “Screaming," Irist - “Burning Sage” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#325: Devin Townsend

Lars Frederiksen

This week we resume our annual best-of-the-year episode with part two (part one  right here), featuring our five favorite albums of 2019. We play a couple of tracks from each record that we found to be special, and feature an interview with Lars Frederiksen of The Old Firm Casuals and Rancid. This is our last episode of 2019, so come and celebrate the highlights that made this year important as we celebrate our love of heavy music!   Songs: Whitechapel - “When A Demon Defiles A Witch" and "Hickory Creek," Possessed - “No Room In Hell" and "Shadowcult," Periphery - “Blood Eagle” and "Garden In The Bones," The Old Firm Casuals - “Traitor” and “Motherland” and Tool - “7empest."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we resume our annual best-of-the-year episode with part two (part one <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/12/09/the-best-of-2019-part-1-on-the-metalsucks-podcast-318-feat-vicky-psarakis-the-agonist-ray-adler-fates-warning-and-chelsea-wolfe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> right here</a>), featuring our five favorite albums of 2019. We play a couple of tracks from each record that we found to be special, and feature an interview with Lars Frederiksen of The Old Firm Casuals and Rancid. This is our last episode of 2019, so come and celebrate the highlights that made this year important as we celebrate our love of heavy music! Songs: Whitechapel - “When A Demon Defiles A Witch" and "Hickory Creek," Possessed - “No Room In Hell" and "Shadowcult," Periphery - “Blood Eagle” and "Garden In The Bones," The Old Firm Casuals - “Traitor” and “Motherland” and Tool - “7empest." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#319: The Best of 2019 (Part 2), feat. Lars Frederiksen (Rancid, The Old Firm Casuals)

Our guest this week is the one and only Ice-T of Body Count. We discuss the state of emergency in our respective states, the reality of our country not being prepared for an outbreak and how he compares the current situation to other states of emergency he has experienced. We also talk about Body Count's new album, Carnivore, getting a Grammy nomination for Bloodlust and the importance of adding Will Putney as a producer. The conversation then turned back to current events: his experience with police while growing up in L.A. and how it echoes through today, information by itself being dangerous without a biased opinion to filter it, his collaboration with Jamey Jasta and how he thought Hatebreed were a racist band when he first heard about them, how you have to check your friends when they display hatred towards other people, and the true story behind Ice's greatest line in a film.   Petar, Brandon and Sylvia apologize for being annoyed last week by the coronavirus outbreak canceling concerts en masse, discuss Ice-T's New Jack City line that's been part of our 20-year friendship, Brandon pictured in a mullet as a child in a karate training facility, and much more.   Songs: Body Count - “Carnivore" and “Bum Rush,” Aether Realm - “Slave To The Riff”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is the one and only Ice-T of Body Count. We discuss the state of emergency in our respective states, the reality of our country not being prepared for an outbreak and how he compares the current situation to other states of emergency he has experienced. We also talk about Body Count's new album, Carnivore, getting a Grammy nomination for Bloodlust and the importance of adding Will Putney as a producer. The conversation then turned back to current events: his experience with police while growing up in L.A. and how it echoes through today, information by itself being dangerous without a biased opinion to filter it, his collaboration with Jamey Jasta and how he thought Hatebreed were a racist band when he first heard about them, how you have to check your friends when they display hatred towards other people, and the true story behind Ice's greatest line in a film. Petar, Brandon and Sylvia apologize for being annoyed last week by the coronavirus outbreak canceling concerts en masse, discuss Ice-T's New Jack City line that's been part of our 20-year friendship, Brandon pictured in a mullet as a child in a karate training facility, and much more. Songs: Body Count - “Carnivore" and “Bum Rush,” Aether Realm - “Slave To The Riff” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#330: Ice-T (Body Count)

Scott Lewis

Carnifex vocalist Scott Lewis is the guest on our 300th episode. We discuss the band's new album World War X, the concept behind the record, the importance of the atmospherics and layers to the album's sound, the importance of the visual aesthetic in this album's videos, and how this year’s Summer Slaughter tour has been going and why it's working so well. We also discuss Scott's passion for action films, the importance of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, why Tim Burton’s vision is not on that same level, modern day feature film directors choosing to go to television instead of doing more features, and the most important contribution to society we have power over as individuals.   Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn tackle the Tool cycle of news that came out last week including their music's debut on streaming platforms, Jamey Jasta’s comments about Chvrches, argue about the value of legacy bands versus those that draw more on festival slots.   Songs: Carnifex - “World War X" and “No Light Shall Save Us” (Featuring Alissa White- Gluz)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carnifex vocalist Scott Lewis is the guest on our 300th episode. We discuss the band's new album World War X, the concept behind the record, the importance of the atmospherics and layers to the album's sound, the importance of the visual aesthetic in this album's videos, and how this year’s Summer Slaughter tour has been going and why it's working so well. We also discuss Scott's passion for action films, the importance of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, why Tim Burton’s vision is not on that same level, modern day feature film directors choosing to go to television instead of doing more features, and the most important contribution to society we have power over as individuals. Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn tackle the Tool cycle of news that came out last week including their music's debut on streaming platforms, Jamey Jasta’s comments about Chvrches, argue about the value of legacy bands versus those that draw more on festival slots. Songs: Carnifex - “World War X" and “No Light Shall Save Us” (Featuring Alissa White- Gluz) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#300: Carnifex Vocalist Scott Lewis

This week we talk to Mike D’Antonio of Killswitch Engage. We discuss the journey of making the band's new record Atonement, Jesse Leach's vocal cord surgery during the recording of the album, signing to Metal Blade Records and the pride they have in completing their record contract with Roadrunner, ranking all the cover artwork he's created for Killswitch from best to worst, and his thoughts on reaching new fans after 20 years as a band. We also talk all things Cro-Mags, from the band's massive influence on Mike to his thoughts on the existence of two current versions and his excitement about touring with Cro-Mags JM (featuring vocalist John Joseph and drummer Mackie Jayson), and we discuss his lifelong passion for comic books.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn cover the latest metal headlines and discuss the life-changing week preceding this episode with the birth of Dio Patton Spajic, Petar's newest little one.   Songs: Killswitch Engage - “Unleashed," Damn Your Eyes - “Ascension," Sacred Reich - “Manifest Reality”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk to Mike D’Antonio of Killswitch Engage. We discuss the journey of making the band's new record Atonement, Jesse Leach's vocal cord surgery during the recording of the album, signing to Metal Blade Records and the pride they have in completing their record contract with Roadrunner, ranking all the cover artwork he's created for Killswitch from best to worst, and his thoughts on reaching new fans after 20 years as a band. We also talk all things Cro-Mags, from the band's massive influence on Mike to his thoughts on the existence of two current versions and his excitement about touring with Cro-Mags JM (featuring vocalist John Joseph and drummer Mackie Jayson), and we discuss his lifelong passion for comic books. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn cover the latest metal headlines and discuss the life-changing week preceding this episode with the birth of Dio Patton Spajic, Petar's newest little one. Songs: Killswitch Engage - “Unleashed," Damn Your Eyes - “Ascension," Sacred Reich - “Manifest Reality” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#299: Killswitch Engage Bassist and Visual Artist Mike D'Antonio

Karl Sanders

Nile mastermind Karl Sanders is our guest this week. We discuss the writing process for Nile's new album, Vile Nilotic Rites, the extensive touring prior to recording it, keeping up that momentum in the studio, the anxiety that comes with releasing new music and what made this album cycle different, how producer Mark Lewis helped strengthen its production, why he isn't interested in playing a classic album in its entirety and more. Sanders also shares the lessons that he brings to life from training in martial arts, his current gripe with modern day reviewers of music, and if there are any secret personal lyrics behind Nile songs.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle the news of  Sleep's planned indefinite hiatus, which Matt Pike band we prefer,  The Black Crowes reuniting with only Chris and Rich Robinson from the classic band lineup, and Corey Taylor’s thought on writing great music sober.   Songs: Nile “Long Shadows of Dread" and “Vile Nilotic Rites”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nile mastermind Karl Sanders is our guest this week. We discuss the writing process for Nile's new album, Vile Nilotic Rites, the extensive touring prior to recording it, keeping up that momentum in the studio, the anxiety that comes with releasing new music and what made this album cycle different, how producer Mark Lewis helped strengthen its production, why he isn't interested in playing a classic album in its entirety and more. Sanders also shares the lessons that he brings to life from training in martial arts, his current gripe with modern day reviewers of music, and if there are any secret personal lyrics behind Nile songs. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle the news of <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/11/sleep-announce-final-shows-before-indefinite-hiatus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sleep's planned indefinite hiatus</a>, which Matt Pike band we prefer, <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/12/watch-the-black-crowes-play-surprise-reunion-show-in-nyc-debut-new-lineup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Black Crowes reuniting</a> with only Chris and Rich Robinson from the classic band lineup, and <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/13/corey-taylor-thinks-you-dont-need-drugs-or-alcohol-to-make-great-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corey Taylor’s thought on writing great music sober</a>. Songs: Nile “Long Shadows of Dread" and “Vile Nilotic Rites” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#315: Nile Founder Karl Sanders

Norma Jean

Cory Brandan

This week we chat with Cory Brandan of Norma Jean! We discuss his return to Norma Jean after releasing the Hundred Suns project, having the lifer mentality when it comes to the art form of metal, the difficult writing process for Norma Jean's new album, All Hail, how the loss of a fan inspired the creation of many songs, going through the stages of grief while creating songs, comparing the lessons learned from art to those learned to history, the essence of a “fictional reality,” and much more.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also go through and breakdown the completion of The MetalSucks 25 Best Metal Albums of 2010 - 2019 poll, talk about the album we feel should never have made the list, and share our overall thoughts on each selection.  Songs: Norma Jean “Safety Last” and “Landslide Defeater,” “Black Gold” by Infected Rain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we chat with Cory Brandan of Norma Jean! We discuss his return to Norma Jean after releasing the Hundred Suns project, having the lifer mentality when it comes to the art form of metal, the difficult writing process for Norma Jean's new album, All Hail, how the loss of a fan inspired the creation of many songs, going through the stages of grief while creating songs, comparing the lessons learned from art to those learned to history, the essence of a “fictional reality,” and much more. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also go through and breakdown the completion of T<a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/category/the-25-best-metal-albums-of-2010-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he MetalSucks 25 Best Metal Albums of 2010 - 2019 poll</a>, talk about the album we feel should never have made the list, and share our overall thoughts on each selection. Songs: Norma Jean “Safety Last” and “Landslide Defeater,” “Black Gold” by Infected Rain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#311: Norma Jean Vocalist Cory Brandan

Ray Luzier

This week we're joined by drummer Ray Luzier, from Korn and KXM! We discuss the origin of the supergroup KXM, the chemistry between band members, the group's creative freedom, and why they've never played a live show. We also chat about Korn's new album, The Nothing, the personal tragedy vocalist Jonathan Davis suffered during the creation of the album, and why this is Ray's favorite record he has done with Korn. Finally, we get Ray's thoughts on Army of Anyone’s first and only album, learn whether or not the band completed any material for a sophomore effort, and explore the possibility of that band reforming to give fans new music.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss and give their reviews of the new Tool album, Fear Inoculum. How does the album compare to Tool's other work? What does the record mean to the rock and metal world? And will this be the final Tool album???  Songs KXM - “Lightning” Korn - “Cold” Army of Anyone - “It Doesn’t Seem to Matter”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by drummer Ray Luzier, from Korn and KXM! We discuss the origin of the supergroup KXM, the chemistry between band members, the group's creative freedom, and why they've never played a live show. We also chat about Korn's new album, The Nothing, the personal tragedy vocalist Jonathan Davis suffered during the creation of the album, and why this is Ray's favorite record he has done with Korn. Finally, we get Ray's thoughts on Army of Anyone’s first and only album, learn whether or not the band completed any material for a sophomore effort, and explore the possibility of that band reforming to give fans new music. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn also discuss and give their reviews of the new Tool album, Fear Inoculum. How does the album compare to Tool's other work? What does the record mean to the rock and metal world? And will this be the final Tool album??? Songs KXM - “Lightning” Korn - “Cold” Army of Anyone - “It Doesn’t Seem to Matter” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#304: Korn/KXM Drummer Ray Luzier

Cristina Scabbia

Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro from Lacuna Coil guest on the show this week. We discuss their recent live DVD commemorating the band's 20th anniversary, everything that went into the production and special guests of that two-day performance (and what went wrong that viewers would never know), how revisiting songs they haven’t played in years influenced the new album, Black Anima. We also look back at the standout tours that broke Lacuna Coil into a different league, the tour that they did that they cherish the most, and a touching moment where Cristina felt a sense of peace after a personal loss.   Petar and Brandon deliver another music episode inspired by a fan calling them out on being old men by praising '90s hard rock over modern day mainstream rock.   Songs: Lacuna Coil - “Layers of Time," and “The House of Shame (Live)”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro from Lacuna Coil guest on the show this week. We discuss their recent live DVD commemorating the band's 20th anniversary, everything that went into the production and special guests of that two-day performance (and what went wrong that viewers would never know), how revisiting songs they haven’t played in years influenced the new album, Black Anima. We also look back at the standout tours that broke Lacuna Coil into a different league, the tour that they did that they cherish the most, and a touching moment where Cristina felt a sense of peace after a personal loss. Petar and Brandon deliver another music episode inspired by a fan calling them out on being old men by praising '90s hard rock over modern day mainstream rock. Songs: Lacuna Coil - “Layers of Time," and “The House of Shame (Live)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#302: Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro

Josh Rand

Nile mastermind Karl Sanders is our guest this week. We discuss the writing process for Nile's new album, Vile Nilotic Rites, the extensive touring prior to recording it, keeping up that momentum in the studio, the anxiety that comes with releasing new music and what made this album cycle different, how producer Mark Lewis helped strengthen its production, why he isn't interested in playing a classic album in its entirety and more. Sanders also shares the lessons that he brings to life from training in martial arts, his current gripe with modern day reviewers of music, and if there are any secret personal lyrics behind Nile songs.   Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle the news of  Sleep's planned indefinite hiatus, which Matt Pike band we prefer,  The Black Crowes reuniting with only Chris and Rich Robinson from the classic band lineup, and Corey Taylor’s thought on writing great music sober.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nile mastermind Karl Sanders is our guest this week. We discuss the writing process for Nile's new album, Vile Nilotic Rites, the extensive touring prior to recording it, keeping up that momentum in the studio, the anxiety that comes with releasing new music and what made this album cycle different, how producer Mark Lewis helped strengthen its production, why he isn't interested in playing a classic album in its entirety and more. Sanders also shares the lessons that he brings to life from training in martial arts, his current gripe with modern day reviewers of music, and if there are any secret personal lyrics behind Nile songs. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle the news of <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/11/sleep-announce-final-shows-before-indefinite-hiatus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sleep's planned indefinite hiatus</a>, which Matt Pike band we prefer, <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/12/watch-the-black-crowes-play-surprise-reunion-show-in-nyc-debut-new-lineup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Black Crowes reuniting</a> with only Chris and Rich Robinson from the classic band lineup, and <a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/13/corey-taylor-thinks-you-dont-need-drugs-or-alcohol-to-make-great-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corey Taylor’s thought on writing great music sober</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#316: Stone Sour Guitarist Josh Rand

Trevor Strnad

Trevor Strnad is back on the show to discuss the new Black Dahlia Murder album, Verminous. We tackle the vampire-related lyrical themes of the record, how it's easy to trace the new elements on each of the band's albums that helped them evolve to the next era, the myriad easter eggs on Verminous, and Ritual landing on many best-of-the-decade lists. We also discuss the power Bram Stoker’s Dracula has on women in particular, the greatness of actor Bill Paxton, Trevor's love of Symphony X and power metal, the danger of revisiting movies that you loved as a kid, and how today's films don't have the same cult impact they once did. Petar and Brandon dish on Tommy Lee thinking the Mötley Crüe summer tour will still happen, our thoughts on what has to occur in order for that to be the case, and what the risks of doing a tour that soon would be. Songs: The Black Dahlia Murder - “Verminous" and “Child of Night," and Allegaeon - “Roundabout” (Yes cover) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Strnad is back on the show to discuss the new Black Dahlia Murder album, Verminous. We tackle the vampire-related lyrical themes of the record, how it's easy to trace the new elements on each of the band's albums that helped them evolve to the next era, the myriad easter eggs on Verminous, and Ritual landing on many best-of-the-decade lists. We also discuss the power Bram Stoker’s Dracula has on women in particular, the greatness of actor Bill Paxton, Trevor's love of Symphony X and power metal, the danger of revisiting movies that you loved as a kid, and how today's films don't have the same cult impact they once did. Petar and Brandon dish on Tommy Lee thinking the Mötley Crüe summer tour will still happen, our thoughts on what has to occur in order for that to be the case, and what the risks of doing a tour that soon would be. Songs: The Black Dahlia Murder - “Verminous" and “Child of Night," and Allegaeon - “Roundabout” (Yes cover) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

#333: The Black Dahlia Murder's Trevor Strnad

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