The Metalsucks Podcast

This week, we have Corrosion of Conformity bassist Mike Dean on the show! During our chat, we discuss their North American tour running all the way until November 27th, performing on Thanksgiving Day this year, celebrating the band's 40th year, and why frequent collaborator and producer John Custer is vital to their sound. We also learn about that time he was left a Texas Circle K barefoot, how Gene Ween helped with long distant phone calls in the pre-cell phone days, what happened if you performed with the SWANS and smiled on stage in the 90’s, and the tours that he feels were his all time favorites. The show also has Petar and Sylvia discussing the passing of stand-up comedian Gallagher, my opportunity to go onstage and use the famous Sledge-O-Matic, our thoughts on any kind of Type O Negative reunion, and Nergal’s comments about “kids getting a proper job” instead of starting a band. Song: Corrosion of Conformity “Vote With A Bullet” Song: Corrosion of Conformity “Paranoid Opioid” Song: Spirit Adrift

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we've got the one and only Devin Townsend back on the show! This time around, we sat down to discuss his recent effort to use social media to reach out to fans to check in on them, the reality of the modern economy for a mid-level touring band, and how sometimes his creative compulsions go against his fanbase. Our discussion also veers into other directions like what his thoughts are on embracing a section of his audience that desires brutal music, the need in our genre to categorize artists and albums, and recognizing that there is a fracture that needs to be healed for us as a collective. In the show, Petar and Brandon also discuss Darkthrone’s comments that they'd rather never play live than be rich, Metallica being the worst band of all time according to a pop singer, and Rob Halford watching the Glam metal movement as a closeted gay man. Song: Devin Townsend “Lightworker” Song: Devin Townsend “Moonpeople” Song: Warkings “To The King” Learn more about your ad

On this special Halloween edition of The MetalSucks Podcast, we've  scared up one Hell of an interview, as we've got the legendary  Slayer/Testament/Dead Cross drummer Dave Lombardo back behind the mic! In this week's episode, we chat with the legendary drummer as we discuss his role in helping complete the second Dead Cross album, why it's important to be a glass half full person, and some of Mike Patton's live antics on the first Dead Cross North American tour. We also get down to talking about how important it is for artists to sometimes navigate through issues that everyone can relate to, the power of listening to the right album at the right time in life, watching bandmate Mike Crain defeat cancer while recording II, and his gratitude to the fan base for gravitating to any of the albums he's performed on throughout his career. This show also features Petar and Sylvia discussing the week's biggest news, including Bruce Dickinson’s on stage meltdown over some weed smoke at an Iron Maiden show, Dez Fa

On this week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast, we sit down with Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Comalies. In this special episode, we discuss how important that record was for the band when they were starting to reach a larger audience, how an identity of a band comes to fruition, the breakout tour that changed everything, and their decision to reimagine and record new versions of classic songs. We also go over the lessons they learned over the pandemic, the future of live-streaming for them as a band, and the reimagined track they are most excited for us to hear on Comaliex XX. Later on in the show, Petar and Jozalyn also discuss the story that Zakk Wylde hasn't learned Pantera material yet, Ivan Moody’s rant on retiring from heavy metal, and Paul Stanley calling out Kanye West about him spewing hate speech. Song: Lacuna Coil “Swamped XX” Song: Lacuna Coil “Tight Rope XX” Song: Wednesday 13 “Good Day To Be A Bad Guy” Learn more about your ad

With the weekend ahead of us, we've managed to wrangle Will Ramos, of Lorna Shore, to join us for a very special end of the week episode!  In today's episode, we discuss if he remembers when he was taught to ride a bike, the first video game he ever defeated, and his opinion on if he has a good memory. Oh and we also talk about important things too, like the process that Lorna Shore implemented when writing Pain Remains, what artist was most influential for his music, and how sometimes it is helpful to write something passionately and true then deciding not to hit send and deleting it. Song: Lorna Shore “Pain Remains II: After All I’ve Done, I’ll Disappear” Song: Lorna Shore “Pain Remains III: In A Sea Of Fire” Song: Ingested “ From Hollow Words” featuring Sven De Clauwé (Aborted) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti joins the show! While chatting with our host Petar, the two discuss whether the band's new album Pawns & Kings is influenced by recent world events, the importance of passing down knowledge from each generation, and how the pandemic was a creativity killer for the first six months for him. They also discuss how Tremonti's passion project would be covering Frank Sinatra songs, the excitement of finally doing a tour with Alter Bridge since the world paused, the side projects that all members have and the positive energy those bring the Alter Bridge, his love for Halloween decorations, and his last great costume that he got to wear. Later in the episode, Petar and Sylvia discuss the Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson media back and forth, and why we feel Avenged Sevenfold’s “Hail To The King” has captured so many streams despite its the obvious criticism about that album. Song: Alter Bridge - "This Is War” Song: Alter Bridge - “Pawn

Fresh off the release of Lamb of God's Omens, bassist John Campbell sits down with us for another edition of The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, Campbell and show host Petar discuss the unique things that can happen during store signings, the various moments of uncertainty whenever change happens within the band, and the difference between putting out the self-titled record compared to Omens.  He also explains when a song warrants a guest vocal appearance on it, what it was like to participate in Slayer's final world tour for two years, if he'd ever been kicked out of a show as a fan. The pair also discuss what two VHS tapes Campbell still owns, the adrenaline rush that comes with playing new songs live, what he would do with a Grammy award when he finally gets one, the need to talk to "Weird Al" Yankovic at the Grammy Awards, and the importance of the first week sales for a band in the music industry. Petar and Brandon discuss their thoughts on the possible exit of John 5 from Rob Zombie an

Death metal legend Chris Reifert is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, Reifert joined host Petar and discussed the unicorn that was GG Allin, what it was like performing right after pandemic restrictions were lifted, how he can over tinker with songs if he allows them to linger without being released, and the new album having a real feeling and sense of urgency.  They also get down to Reifert's criteria of blindly buying an album in the '80’s, how he never wanted to re-record a classic Autopsy album, his thoughts on commemorating Scream Bloody Gore as it reaches its 35th anniversary, and the biggest difference between death metal fans from the early days compared to now. Later on in the show, Petar and Jozalyn discuss Jim Root’s comments on being “unsure” about the new Slipknot album, how we as fans have had trouble connecting to mainstream metal albums in 2022, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Alice In Chains' Dirt and our thoughts on the potential Dio museum.

In Flames vocalist Anders Fridén is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this episode, we discuss he indulges in American Football when touring the States, how to put together a setlist that won’t disappoint fans after 14 albums, and how the world we entered post-pandemic is somehow more hostile. We also chat with Fridén about the importance of Alice In Chains to heavy music and to him as a lyricist, the direction he gave on the cover artwork for new album Foregone, the reaction and new feeling he's experienced touring the States post-pandemic, and the one time his eight year old son was needed to help In Flames in a video game competition. Petar and Brandon celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s first number one album on the Billboard Charts, Gene Simmons’s statement declaring “I Don’t Have Friends,” and we breakdown MetalSucks' 10 people we can’t stand at metal shows. Song: In Flames “Foregone Pt. 1” Song: Defacing God “Rise Of The Trinity” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Guitarist Matteo Di Giola from Destrage is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this exciting episode, we discuss the title of the first single and how he feels he is a part of things that currently suck, how trying to communicate in modern times is too much effort for many people, the decision behind signing to Periphery’s 3DOT record label. We also chat about the band's Stone Temple Pilots cover on the new album, the story behind Devin Townsend’s guest spot, a analogy that he was told about the difference between cultures in America and Italy, and why he questions the phrase cultural appropriation. This week's episode also features a discussion between Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia about some of the week's big headlines, including the tragic passing of Soilwork guitarist David Andersson, our thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder continuing on without Trevor Strnad, and Tommy Lee overcharging his fans to join his Only Fans page. Song: Soilwork “Tongue” Song: Destrage “ Everything Sucks and I T

Iconic lyricist and frontman Neil Fallon is our guest this week! We discuss the livestream sessions known as the Doom Saloon that was done to celebrate 30 years of the band, why he felt the need not to do streaming performance pre recorded, on how the latest album was a study centric scenario for the band, on focusing more on storytelling when he wants to present lyrical content, how music videos have been a huge part of their creative process the last decade, the lessons that he learned through the years opening for audiences that seemed not being receptive, if he is open to writing a Clutch autobiography, the importance of traveling to help you empathize with people, and what he wanted to write about when he started writing the new album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss Jozalyn recording her first comedy special in Colorado, missing the Motley Crüe Stadium tour, Trent Reznor’s comments on watching the Taylor Hawkins tribute show, and our thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne’s comments

With Netherheaven crushing skulls everywhere today, Revocation's David Davidson took some time to sit down and have a fun little chat on this bonus episode of The MetalSucks Podcast.  In this episode, we discuss the last movie David saw in theaters, the negative reaction he gets about the types of art he loves and how it affects his perception, and a warning to not watch a certain film while under the influence of drugs. Oh, and as the band gears up for its tour in support of the new record, we also discussed Davidson's journey of finding his true identity as a musician, what it was like learning new software to produce his own music, and knowing when a song is done. Song: Revocation - “Re-Crucified” (ft. Trevor Strand and George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher) Song: Brymir - “Voices In The Sky” Song: A thru Z - “Stranded” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electric Callboy vocalists Nico Sallach and Kevin Ratajczak are our guests this week! We discuss the importance of music being a part of culture, their experience of mashing up different styles of music with heavy metal, how YouTube has helped people be more open minded during the pandemic, and how the empathy the youth should get for making it through the pandemic years. We also chat about their new album Tekkno having the ultimate goal of making people feel good, the difficult time away from performing live, the fans that kept them afloat, and the upcoming U.S. tour with Attack! Attack! After the interview, Petar and Sylvia discuss Scott Ian’s comments about Mike Patton being asked to join Anthrax, Corey Taylor’s comments on Stone Sour’s hiatus, and researchers finding lyrics that are misheard the most. Song: Electric Callboy “Pump It” Song: Devil Wears Prada “Watchtower” Song: Space of Variations “Someone Else” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Holmes of Bloodbath and Paradise Lost is our guest this week! We discuss the concept behind the bloody music video for lead single "Zombie Inferno," the album artwork bringing him back to being in the record store in 1988, the zombie films that infected him when he was 9 years old, and the element of the mystery being lost in modern horror films. We also chat about getting Barney from Napalm Death and Luc Lemay from Gorguts to guest on the new album, how the Florida sound influenced Survival of the Sickest, the visa issues that caused Bloodbath to miss shows in North America, the pandemic hindering the last Paradise Lost album Obsidian, what it was like to perform to a digital audience during that time with Paradise Lost, and his thoughts on doing a livestream with Bloodbath. Petar and Brandon discuss Avatar thinking its their duty to save heavy metal, and Ozzy tripping on acid and talking to a horse for an hour. Song: Bloodbath “Zombie Inferno” Song: Bloodbath “Carved” Featuring Luc Lemay of Go

Morgan Lander of Kittie is our guest this week! We discuss how the When We Were Young Festival started the ball rolling for them to reunite, creating the documentary on the history of the band, the importance of being able to tell their story on there own terms and how the reunion has sparked a renewed interest in the band. Over the course of our discussion, we also talk about the positive of keeping some distance with fans and going on a hiatus, the Kittie album Lander would prefer to play in its entirety, her new project Karkaos and its current status, what her current deadline is for new music from Kittie, and her thoughts on rerecording their classic debut album for its 25th anniversary. Petar and Brandon report on going to Psycho Vegas this weekend, Jimmy Page not collaborating with Ozzy Osbourne on his new album, and Charlie Benante telling haters to stay at him when Pantera reunites. Song: Kittie “Cutthroat” Song: Telekinetic Yeti “Ancient Nug” Song: Fallujah “Radiant Ascension” Learn more ab

Film composer Tyler Bates is back on the show! We discuss his involvement in producing new music and touring with Jerry Cantrell, how performing again after the pandemic was a almost spiritual connection with the fanbase, recruiting the band that would perform on Jerry’s new album Brighten, producing the major label debut for Starcrawler, all the details in composing the music for the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coasters, on collaborating with Chelsea Wolfe on the soundtrack to the film X, and his latest soundtrack works including Dayshift starring Jamie Foxx. Petar and Jozalyn we discuss our plans for the Psycho Las Vegas Festival this upcoming weekend, how we navigate so many bands playing on six stages, Satyr from Satyricon unwilling to apologize for Black Metal, and Max Cavalera possibly plotting an original Soulfully reunion to celebrate the debut album. Song: Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe “Dolls” X Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Song: Tyler Bates “Big John’s Sacrifice” Dayshift Original Mo

Film Composer and Musical Icon Danny Elfman is our guest this week! We discuss the remix and reimagined album Bigger. Messier coming out August 12th, the importance of being curious when creating a remix album with other artists, the sequencing of the remix album being lead be music opposed to Big Mess, why he felt he needed to create his own deadline to complete his latest solo record, the pandemic being a perfect combination of having to create to keep sane, on how he know when a song is complete in his creative process, album artwork being such an important piece to him creating an album, getting Iggy Pop as a dream collaborator on the new project, and the difference between his soundtrack work being a character in the film or capturing a specific moment. Petar, and Jozalyn discuss Korn Guitarist Head’s statement about the metal community being inclusive, Def Leppard’s guitarist Phil Collen waiting for the next Metallica, and Phil Anselmo making a statement about Vinnie Paul and Dimebag on his recently

The Halo Effect vocalist Mikael Stanne is our guest this week! We discussed the origins of his new band The Halo Effect, how the pandemic helped the project in crafting the debut album, the decades he has known his other bandmates in the project, the secretive nature of the project and the excitement to rollout the announcement to fans, if he felt the expectations that the project would bring to the fanbase when writing the songs, the story behind naming the project, the approach on writing lyrics based on his history with his band members, focusing on negativity, injustice and destructive thoughts being part of the writing process, and the experience of performing 4 songs in the freezing cold on a roof top in Sweden. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss the fan that rushed the stage at a Rage Against The Machine show that lead to Tom Morello getting tackled, Ivan Moody disowning Five Finger Death Punch’s Music Video, and Michael Keene’s latest moment before a performance of The Faceless. Song: The Halo E

This week, Imperial Triumphant’s Steve Blanco is our guest! We discuss how he got Kenny G as a guest performer on the band's new album Spirit of Ecstasy, recently touring the border countries of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and the film composer that is the biggest inspiration on his band. We also discuss Stanley Kubrick being a perfect example of cinema, his thoughts on modern-day art versus entertainment, how everything they do is somehow tied to New York City, and looking forward to their upcoming tour with Zeal & Ardor. Petar, Sylvia, and Brandon tackle Scott Ian’s comments about S.O.D. being canceled in modern times, Corey Taylor giving up on changing people’s views, and Mike Patton’s need to step away from lives shows due to his mental health. Song: Imperial Triumphant, “Merkurius Gilded” Song: Imperial Triumphant, “Maximalist Scream” Song: Psycroptic, “A Fool’s Errand” Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Blade Records, for their continued support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

Nile mastermind Karl Sanders is our guest this week! We discuss his third solo effort Saurian Apocalypse, the journey to complete the trilogy he started back in 2004, how guitarist Rusty Cooley gave him guitar lessons during the pandemic, and the number of guest performers that he included on the record. Karl also breaks down the era of music in which he feels that creativity was more encouraged, the importance of the album covers to all his solo projects, and the upcoming book that the wrote for this project. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss the recently-announced Pantera reunion, the band members that were chosen to replace the Abbot Brothers, and Nita Strauss leaving the Alice Cooper band to join up with Demi Lovato. Song: Karl Sanders “The Sun Has Set On The Age of Man” Song: Karl Sanders “Skull Fuck Ritual (Skull Breach Edition)" Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Blade Records, for their continued support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices