Join Jay and I as we talk literally the day after the first single from Love Letter dropped. Jay discusses how the band came to be, how everything the band is doing with releases and video shoots and such is very intentional and done with purpose, but also just kinda happens without trying too hard. We also talk about why Jay chose to leave Defeate…

Join Scott and I as we dissect the lineup of the 2024 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Scott talks about some of his favorite up and coming bands that he's excited for people to see. How hard it is to build a yearly festival that honors the legacy acts while putting a spotlight on the newer bands. Scott also reflects on 25 years of putting …

Join Esjay and I as we crack open a KittiePig NA beer and chat about the how this beer came to be. We get into how her and partner Morgan Lander of Kittie landed on making an NA beer, how they landed on Saskatoon Berries as part of their flavor profile and how working with Alien Ant Farm on their beer helped inform a lot of decisions the ladies mad…

Join Harrison and Scott of Capstan and I as we talk about the bands latest album, The Mosaic. We get into when the guys knew they wanted to make such an ambitious album, and where the album title came from and how that inspired the themes on the record. We also talk about the band deciding to self produce this album, how they found that experience …

Join Jordan and I as we catch up with Jordan after his last appearance on the podcast, and really tackle some of the bigger questions like does Whitney Houston really have as many hits as people claim she does? Jordan and I open up about our individual journeys through therapy and even some non traditional ways that have allowed us to find healing …

Join Doc and I as we talk about being far away from families and in Doc's case how it's been to navigate the loss of his parents over the last few years. We also discuss the Ex Man Podcast, and the journey he's been on with the show. If he's ever looked at it more as a chore than a creative outlet given his super busy touring schedule, as well as i…

Join Andrew and I as we get into all things going on in his world as of now. Andrew shares the details as to what is going on in Dance Gavin Dance with former vocalist Tillian being out of the band now. What the guys have planned for the future of the band, how exciting it is to approach the band from this renewed sense of excitement, and if we cou…

Join Miles and I as we talk about Fastball's decades long career, even getting into a bit of guitar talk as I have Miles share the story of recording their song "The Way" and the diverse guitar tones on it. Miles shares how it has been seeing the change in his home of Austin, TX over the last few years, and how it was when the band was coming up in…

Join Lochie and I as we talk about some of the funny criticism of the band from a fan online. We also talk about recent tooth issues we both have suffered. Lochie opens up about the bands latest album, staying true to the bands vision of what they wanted to achieve with pushing their sound in new areas, while also honing in on what they’ve done pre…

Join Sam and I in this epic conversation as we get into the nuances of the podcastsing world. How it's been for the Drinks With Johnny crew from the shows inception to now. Changing how they release episodes, and how Sam joined the show as the booker for the show as well as now being a co host on the show. Sam and I get into some wrestling talk, ho…

Join Keith and I as we chat about his upcoming solo album, Infinity Now. We dissect his writing process and how he's able to compartmentalize who a song should be for. We get into what it would mean for Keith to find success as a solo artist, delve more into some of the lyrical inspirations for record, including how an ayahuasca trip helped Keith p…

Join Sebastian "Ghostkid" Biesler and I as we catch up on each others lives from the last time he was on the podcast a few years back. We get into the growth of Ghostkid, both in a visual aspect as well as the musical side of things. How the journey of finding himself has been, and how the new album is a bit of a concept album and some of the bigge…

Join Ray and I as we talk about his solo EP, "Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This", and how he sort of carried on his long running instagram story joke for the video of "I'm Not Ryan Gosling". What it was like to film some of the video in public around LA, and how the ep came about. Ray opens up about his sobriety, what the future holds for …

Join Tim and surprise guest Ken and I as we talk about the latest Austrian Death Machine album, Quad Brutal. How hard it’s been for Tim to continue writing songs based on Arnold Schwarzenegger one liners. We also touch on Tim working with his wife, who makes an appearance on the album, and how it was working with her, and helping her learn to do mo…

Join Nick and I as we have a quick chat about the first new Job For A Cowboy album in 10 years, Moon Healer. We get into it being a direct companion to Sun Eater, when the band knew that was the direction they wanted to explore. Nick and I talk about coming back to JFAC after a long hiatus, and what the band means to him now, as well as the lasting…

Join Nathanael and I as we kick things off talking about a rather wild incident that took place at one of their recent shows on tour. Nathanael talks about how Archers has navigated being a band for almost 10 years and finally seeing a lot of growth in the last handful of years, how the band has honest communication with one another about their goa…

Join Drew, Fox and I as we catch up when the guys were in town on tour. We discuss the year they've had since Distractions has come out and the reception they've had to their first new album in a decade plus. We also talk about the ambitious remix album they just released, Relapses, and how that came about. We touch on the experience of having othe…

Join Mike and I as for this quick chat about their upcoming new album Perpetual | Terminal, the band approaching 30 years of being a band and what has allowed the band to sustain such longevity. Mike also shares some funny stories about mutual friend Doc Coyle, using stage used backdrops as a trap to carry leaves at his house as well as raising a k…

Join Jarrod and I in this EPIC chat with the Taproot drummer as we talk about the bands latest album, SC/SSRS and how it was to put out new music for the first time in over a decade. We also talk about how the music industry landscape has changed in that time, and how it was for us to see Metallica when they came through, and how it was to see Lars…

Join Jordan and I for our chat that’s been a LONG time coming as we talk about getting our two dogs together, who are brother and sister, and how I figured out Jordan had adopted Frankie’s brother and some of the weird habits they have. Jordan also talks about the end of Still Remains, and how he started a new band with Bone, Anthem Alone, and how …

Join Shawn and I as we catch up from the last time he was on the podcast. We talk about the line up changes to the band, and how that may or may not have added to the longevity of the band as well as keeping things fresh, creatively, for the guys. We also talk about getting to open up for Pantera in arenas, and if there's any challenges performing …

Join Mike and I as we get into some real important topics like the cuck/pimp chair you find in hotels, and what you would find on a cuck rider. We get into how we leaned on each other during the pandemic to talk about some the hardships of life as social people, and coming out the other side more aware of what we wanted to change and appreciate abo…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Season 1 concludes with Rush apparently dosing himself on mucinex, Jon shares t…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Jon brings up showing his wife the trailer for the Winnie the Pooh horror movie…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. The guys come in HOT on this one with some of our most frustrating driving pet …

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. In this episode the guys conversation lives up to namesake of the show where we…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Join the guys as we delve into some more headier topics from meditation and spi…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Join the guys as we FINALLY landed on a name for the podcast. We also discuss t…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. In this episode the guys share some of their favorite movies, and what those fi…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Chris, Rush and Jon come to you with only a handful of questions to ask each ot…

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. In this episode we try and break down the idea of value and its correlation to …

Welcome to The B.A.R. (short for Banter, Ancedotes and Recollections) Podcast, where hosts Rush, Chris and Jon get together over a few drinks and reflect on getting older, memories with each other and so much more in these honest conversations between long time friends. Enjoy this pilot episode where we figure out what the hell we are trying to acc…

Join Alex and I as we talk about his newest project, Dead Icarus, how it's been starting anew after a 20+ year career. The challenges he's faced in getting this new project off the ground, and what fans can expect moving forward with his first album and the excitement he's recaptured in making music he feels fits him. We also talk about Alex's time…

Join Porter and I as I recall my previous night's acid trip, and what I learned as well as some hilarious things that happened at the end of my night. Porter and I talk about the 3rd EP dropping and how it culminates in a full length album. How the band really set forth to prove who they are in writing new music 100% with this new lineup. Porter al…

Join Lee, Tyler and myself as we discuss the bands latest album, The Fear Of Letting Go, the process of writing this one now that it's just the two of them that make up the band and if there was added pressure on Tyler handling all the vocal duties. Lee opens up about finding how he got into production, the importance of writing a great song versus…

Join Garrett and I as we talk about the bands latest album, Superbloom. Garrett opens up about how the band had been recording songs for the new release, but how the bands terrible van accident, and the injuries Garrett sustained really gave the guys a new spark to push themselves to their creative peaks. Garret also opens up about his mental healt…

Join Jordan, Mitch and I as we discuss a wide array of Buffalo centric things, like who has the best wing? What's going on with the Bills? Can you do the Niagara Falls tour as fast as they show in The Office? We also get into how it's been starting up Better Lovers and having Will and Greg added to the fold has been. Getting to experience firsts af…

Join Will and I as we catch up a bit from the last time he was on the podcast. Will talks about wrapping up the first Better Lovers UK tour and how that went. We then dive into how he got involved with Better Lovers and the reception to the bands formation, and how he's now a part of two super groups. We also talk about the approach for getting dif…

Join Brent and I as we catch up with him while he was on the road for the first Fiend Without A Face tour in 7 years. Brent talks about what the impetus was for hitting the road again with Fiend, how he booked the whole tour himself after running into some issues trying to get help. Brent also talks about how he's a lifer when it comes to gigging, …

Join Shaun and I as we talk about the bands recent release, 152, and how it was going back to the bands roots and playing a house show for the video for "S'old" and having a bit of a viral moment when shooting it. Shaun also talks about how the band really put an emphasis on trying to get out of their normal writing mode and how that has allowed th…

Join Telle and I as we dive into the bands latest album, Hard Reset, and what the album title means to each of us. We talk about intentions, how the band were intentional in their approach to the making of this album and everything that went into it. We also get into navigating various relationships and understanding that not everyone of them will …

Join Steve and I as we talk about some home renovation projects we've been up to since the last time he was on the podcast. Steve discusses the how the bands latest covers album came to be, as well as the process of picking songs for the project. We also touch on really getting into the weeds of songwriting when you start picking apart a song when …

Join Chris and I from in the greenroom of the Intersection before the band's show that evening. We talk about birthdays, as Chris had just had his, and it was the bands TM's bday that day as well, and getting older in general. Chris also shares how he got into being a real estate agent during the pandemic, and the cool connect to one of the bands p…

Join Matt and I as we catch up with the King Parrot frontman as he walks the streets of NY while the band was on tour supporting Weedeater, Lamb of God and Pantera!We ask the hard hitting question as to why Matt cut all of his hair off now after spending the last few years growing it out. We talk about how it’s been for the band to support Pantera …

Join Danny and I as we chat while he was on the road. We talk about the bands latest album, in which Danny opens up about how the band tried to write the album the fans had been asking for. He reveals how hard it was to write in this vein versus how the band usually writes. He also shares how his "Why" for touring has changed, he also teases at new…

Join Mike and I as we catch up with him in the middle of tour about his latest album, "Memory Unfixed". We take a deeper dive into what the album title means, and how it informed the lyrics of the album. Mike opens up about going to therapy and getting sober, how this was the first album that he's done that way, and how it was different from other …

Join TJ and I as we catch up from our previous chat almost 5 years previous. We get into how TJ’s perspectives on the music industry have changed, and how that has led him to being in two other bands now aside from Still Remains, Dead.Me and Glassfields. We talk about how having those new outlets for his creativity have allowed him to express himse…

Join Craig and James as we catch up with the guys before a show on their recent US tour. We get into the band having a bit of success with one of their songs on Tik Tok and how they have found that platform and social media as a whole as a way to breakthrough to newer audiences. The guys also explain to me how the States are still a place bands wan…

Join Scott Ian Lewis and I as we talk about the bands upcoming album, Necromanteum, and how the idea that there were rooms dedicated with communicating with the dead to gain their knowledge and delve into our experiences with death, and what it has taught us. Scott talks about working at a funeral home, how it allowed him to see how people deal wit…

Join Blake and I as we talk about the bands latest album, "This Is The End of Everything", and how the title and lyrics resonated with me while Blake dives deeper into those things. We talk about how great it is to have outlets like Octane and playlists to help bands get found and drive a song, "dad rock" and getting to experience the bands success…