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The MetalSucks PodcastAmorphis’ Olli-Pekka Laine on The MetalSucks Podcast #425
Olli-Pekka Laine of Amorphis is our guest this week! On this episode, we discuss the band’s new album Halo and completing the trilogy they started with Under The Red Cloud.
Also covered on this episode: using a separate lyricist to write all the lyrics for the band, the complex process of getting Finnish lyrics translated into English, their upcoming North American tour and the visa process post-pandemic, creating an Amorphis wristwatch for the fans, playing in the snow for eight straight hours for their latest music video, the possibility of putting out a live release on VH...2022-02-141h 11The MetalSucks PodcastNapalm Death Frontman Barney Greenway on The MetalSucks Podcast #424
Mark “Barney” Greenway of Napalm Death is back on the show! This time around, we discuss getting visas post-pandemic on tour in the States, getting COVID aboard during their tour with GWAR and Eyehategod, how we need to focus on the venerable at this time before getting back to a new normal, and how he feels he’s not influenced by marketing or misinformation in modern times.
Petar, Brandon, and Sylvia discuss Eddie Vedder’s comments about Mötley Crüe, Rob Halford admitting that four-piece Judas Priest idea was his, and our thoughts on the direction Machine He...2022-02-071h 08The MetalSucks PodcastCannibal Corpse Frontman George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #423
Cannibal Corpse frontman George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher is back on the show! We discuss his new solo album, titled simply Corpsegrinder, why he finally decided the time was right for a solo album after all these years, working with Jamey Jasta on the effort, his work with Dee Snider on the Twisted Sister frontman’s own solo album, and how his artwork requirements for his solo material differ from those for his main band. We also talk a whole lot of NFL football — including his take on the current playoff picture — as well as his love of comics.
Petar, Bra...2022-01-311h 24The MetalSucks PodcastVoivod’s Michel “Away” Langevin on The MetalSucks Podcast #422
This week our guest is Michel “Away” Langevin of the legendary Voivod! We discuss how the band wanted their new album Synchro Anarchy to be more thrash metal than their previous record The Wake, how the band barely rehearsed and wrote the album as they recorded, the band’s recent live record Lost Machine, the upcoming Voivod documentary that was funded on Kickstarter, and the 40th anniversary Voivod book they’re putting together for fans. Michel also tells us about his Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor approach as a heavy metal drummer, his favorite and least favorite Voivod artwork, and the art book...2022-01-241h 06The MetalSucks PodcastProducer and Fit For an Autopsy’s Will Putney on The MetalSucks Podcast #421
Will Putney joins us again this week! We discuss Fit For an Autopsy’s latest album, Oh What the Future Holds, producing the latest Every Time I Die record, Radical, the importance of having a message in his lyrical output, how he finds it difficult to support artists whose messages misalign with his own, why he is happy to be “a little dumber” so modern issues don’t consume him, his upcoming tour cycle with END, and what his home stereo system is like as a music producer.
Petar and Brandon discuss what Judas Priest would sound like as...2022-01-191h 08The MetalSucks PodcastShadow of Intent Guitarist Chris Wiseman on The MetalSucks Podcast #420
Shadow of Intent guitarist Chris Wiseman is our guest this week! We discuss their brand new album, Elegy, his lyrical approach to the record, and how he got Chuck Billy and Phil Bozeman as guests. We also talk about postponing their European tour due to rising Covid cases, what they learned on their recent U.S. tour with Born Of Osiris, the big spectrum of how headlining bands set rules for modern touring, the pros and cons of self-releasing the band’s music, why signing to a label feels like “giving up,” and his plans to release different versions of Ele...2022-01-111h 01The MetalSucks PodcastVenom Prison’s Larissa Stupar on The MetalSucks Podcast #419
Venom Prison vocalist Larissa Stupar is our guest this week! We discuss the challenge of making their new album, Erebos, as the world continued to change around them, recording vocals at her home studio, why the artwork is such an important piece of Venom Prison’s presentation, the healing effect of writing “Pain of Oizys” about past trauma, returning to the stage at the Bloodstock festival after over a year off, and how Brexit has affected bands from the U.K. touring in Europe. We also talk about how society needs to offer support to the lower class with more c...2022-01-031h 04The MetalSucks PodcastBest of 2021 (Part 2) on The MetalSucks Podcast #418, feat. Chevelle’s Pete Loeffler, Zao’s Scott Mellinger, and Green Lung
On our final episode of the year, we continue our Best of 2021 recap (stream part 1 here), revealing our top 5 albums of the year and chatting with some of the artist that made our list, including Chevelle’s Pete Loeffler, Zao’s Scott Mellinger and members of Green Lung. Don’t miss out on celebrating the music that left the biggest impression on us and broke through all the noise of 2021. Until next year, friends… thank you for every minute you gave us, and we are excited to jump back into it in 2022!
Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Bla...2021-12-201h 37The MetalSucks PodcastBest of 2021 (Part 1) on The MetalSucks Podcast #417, feat. Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley, Lucifer’s Johanna Sadonis and Nicke Andersson, and Seven Spires’ Adrienne Cowan and Jack Kosto
2021 is almost behind us, so this week on The MetalSucks Podcast we celebrate all the hope and despair that our favorite artists gave us in a year of comebacks and the new normal we collectively felt. We play one track from every record we loved and praise those artists for giving us music that has been unforgettable. Please join us in celebrating the first half of our top 15 albums of the year and gain some insight into those releases through featured interviews with some of the artists that brightened and enlightened, connected to us from a distance, and channeled...2021-12-132h 11The MetalSucks PodcastCode Orange’s Jami Morgan on The MetalSucks Podcast #416
Jami Morgan from Code Orange is back on the show! We discuss the recent standalone single “Out For Blood,” his perspective on the growing importance of singles in rock and metal, the reality of having to create new music faster in the current landscape, how being a frontman is more exhausting than being a drummer, Max Portnoy becoming a full time member of the band, why he feels Code Orange are in it for the long game and how they are intentionally polarizing.
Petar and Brandon tackle the police raid of Marilyn Manson’s home and seizure of his...2021-12-071h 21The MetalSucks PodcastImperial Triumphant Guitarist Zachary Ilya Ezrin on The MetalSucks Podcast #415We discuss the band's latest album, 'Alphaville,' releasing their live album only on vinyl, NFTs in music and more.
The post Imperial Triumphant Guitarist Zachary Ilya Ezrin on The MetalSucks Podcast #415 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-11-291h 15The MetalSucks PodcastDeath Angel Guitarist Rob Cavestany on The MetalSucks Podcast #414We discuss the band's new live album, 'The Bastard Tracks,' their recent Grammy nomination, the eventual Bay Area Strikes Back tour ad more.
The post Death Angel Guitarist Rob Cavestany on The MetalSucks Podcast #414 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-11-221h 19The MetalSucks PodcastConverge Frontman Jacob Bannon on The MetalSucks Podcast #413We discuss the band's new album, 'Bloodmoon: I,' working with Chelsea Wolfe and Cave In's Stephen Brodsky, and more.
The post Converge Frontman Jacob Bannon on The MetalSucks Podcast #413 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-11-151h 09The MetalSucks PodcastKhemmis Guitarist/Vocalist Phil Pendergast on The MetalSucks Podcast #412We discuss the band's new album, 'Deceiver,' fighting through pandemic depression to finish it, the exit of bassist Dan Beiers and more.
The post Khemmis Guitarist/Vocalist Phil Pendergast on The MetalSucks Podcast #412 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-11-081h 31The MetalSucks PodcastWhitechapel’s Phil Bozeman on The MetalSucks Podcast #411We discuss the band's new record, 'Kin,' tackling your past trauma and moving on, how he doesn't get TikTok and more.
The post Whitechapel’s Phil Bozeman on The MetalSucks Podcast #411 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-11-021h 09The MetalSucks PodcastTwelve Foot Ninja’s Steve “Stevic” MacKay on The MetalSucks Podcast #410We discuss the band's new album, novel, graphic novel and video game, collaborating with Huey Lewis and Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk, and more.
The post Twelve Foot Ninja’s Steve “Stevic” MacKay on The MetalSucks Podcast #410 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-10-251h 19The MetalSucks PodcastThe Melvins’ Dale Crover on The MetalSucks Podcast #409We discuss the band's new album of acoustic re-workings, 'Five Legged Dog,' Coady Willis getting the job in High on Fire and more.
The post The Melvins’ Dale Crover on The MetalSucks Podcast #409 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-10-181h 08The MetalSucks PodcastAlien Weaponry’s Lewis and Henry de Jong on The MetalSucks Podcast #408The brothers discuss the band's new album, 'Tangaroa,' environment awareness, their Maori heritage and more.
The post Alien Weaponry’s Lewis and Henry de Jong on The MetalSucks Podcast #408 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-10-121h 09The MetalSucks PodcastJeremy Spencer (Psycho Synner, ex-Five Finger Death Punch) on The MetalSucks Podcast #407.5We discuss the band's recent name change from Psychosexual, his decision to release nine albums at once and more.
The post Jeremy Spencer (Psycho Synner, ex-Five Finger Death Punch) on The MetalSucks Podcast #407.5 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-10-0749 minThe MetalSucks PodcastLocal H’s Scott Lucas on The MetalSucks Podcast #407We discuss the band's latest album, 'Lifers,' working with Steve Albini, letting fans pick setlists and more.
The post Local H’s Scott Lucas on The MetalSucks Podcast #407 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-10-041h 11The MetalSucks PodcastInsomnium’s Jani Liimatainen on The MetalSucks Podcast #406.5We discuss the band's new EP, 'Argent Moon,' the timeframe for a new full-length record and more.
The post Insomnium’s Jani Liimatainen on The MetalSucks Podcast #406.5 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-3047 minThe MetalSucks PodcastRivers of Nihil Vocalist Jake Dieffenbach on The MetalSucks Podcast #406Discussing the band's new album, 'The Work,' life as a musician who is hard of hearing, following up 'Owls' and more.
The post Rivers of Nihil Vocalist Jake Dieffenbach on The MetalSucks Podcast #406 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-271h 09The MetalSucks PodcastAborted’s Sven de Caluwé on The MetalSucks Podcast #405.5We discuss the band's new album, 'ManiaCult,' horror movies, action figures and more.
The post Aborted’s Sven de Caluwé on The MetalSucks Podcast #405.5 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-2354 minThe MetalSucks PodcastSpiritbox Guitarist Mike Stringer on The MetalSucks Podcast #405We discuss the band's new album, 'Eternal Blue,' touring with Limp Bizkit and more.
The post Spiritbox Guitarist Mike Stringer on The MetalSucks Podcast #405 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-201h 03The MetalSucks PodcastBjörn “Speed” Strid (The Night Flight Orchestra, Soilwork) on The MetalSucks Podcast #404We discuss The Night Flight Orchestra's new album, 'Aeromantic II,' how the band has evolved beyond just a side project, and more.
The post Björn “Speed” Strid (The Night Flight Orchestra, Soilwork) on The MetalSucks Podcast #404 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-131h 08The MetalSucks PodcastJinjer’s Tatiana Shmayluk on The MetalSucks Podcast #403We discuss their new album, 'Wallflowers,' her desire to tour heavily despite the current climate, and more.
The post Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmayluk on The MetalSucks Podcast #403 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-09-071h 05The MetalSucks PodcastSepultura Vocalist Derrick Green on The MetalSucks Podcast #402We discuss the band's new live release, 'SepulQuarta,' his opinions on mandatory vaccinations for attending shows, and more.
The post Sepultura Vocalist Derrick Green on The MetalSucks Podcast #402 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-08-301h 04The MetalSucks PodcastBetween the Buried and Me’s Paul Waggoner on The MetalSucks Podcast #401We discuss the band's new album, 'Colors II,' why the time was right for a sequel, the emotions of returning to touring and more.
The post Between the Buried and Me’s Paul Waggoner on The MetalSucks Podcast #401 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-08-231h 11The MetalSucks PodcastSpirit Adrift’s Nate Garrett on The MetalSucks Podcast #400We discuss the band's new EP, 'Forge Your Future,' the compliment he got from Fenriz of Darkthrone, and more.
The post Spirit Adrift’s Nate Garrett on The MetalSucks Podcast #400 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-08-161h 11The MetalSucks PodcastGost’s Baalberith on The MetalSucks Podcast #399We discuss the new album, 'Rites of Love and Reverence,' the negative feedback he received from long-time fans on the last album, and more.
The post Gost’s Baalberith on The MetalSucks Podcast #399 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-08-091h 22The MetalSucks PodcastMake Them Suffer’s Booka Nile on the Metalsucks Podcast #398We discuss the band's new single, "Contraband," her participation in the reality TV show Married at First Sight, and more.
The post Make Them Suffer’s Booka Nile on the Metalsucks Podcast #398 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-08-021h 30The MetalSucks PodcastDee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister) on The MetalSucks Podcast #397We discuss his new solo album, 'Leave a Scar,' working with Jamey Jasta, his thoughts on the David Ellefson scandal and more.
The post Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister) on The MetalSucks Podcast #397 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-07-261h 12The MetalSucks PodcastPeriphery’s Misha Mansoor on The MetalSucks Podcast #396We discuss his new solo album, the band's own label, 3Dot, upcoming Periphery music and more.
The post Periphery’s Misha Mansoor on The MetalSucks Podcast #396 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-07-191h 08The MetalSucks PodcastMayhem’s Attila Csihar on The MetalSucks Podcast #395Csihar discusses the band's new EP of originals and classic punk covers.
The post Mayhem’s Attila Csihar on The MetalSucks Podcast #395 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-07-131h 21The MetalSucks PodcastAdam D. (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) on The MetalSucks Podcast #394We talk the new Times of Grace record, 'Songs of Loss and Separation,' look back at 'The Hymn of a Broken Man' and more.
The post Adam D. (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) on The MetalSucks Podcast #394 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-07-061h 08The MetalSucks PodcastHannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura) on The MetalSucks Podcast #393We discuss his new solo album, how it differs from his work with Alkaloid, why he hopes there will never be a new Necrophagist album and more.
The post Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura) on The MetalSucks Podcast #393 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-06-291h 15The MetalSucks PodcastHoward Jones (Light the Torch, Ex-Killswitch Engage) on The Metalsucks Podcast #392We discuss Light the Torch's new album, his movie podcast with Jamey Jasta, touring post-pandemic, and more.
The post Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Ex-Killswitch Engage) on The Metalsucks Podcast #392 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-06-211h 18The MetalSucks PodcastRed Fang’s Aaron Beam on The MetalSucks Podcast #391We discuss the band's new album, their legendary music videos, reuniting with producer Chris Funk, and more.
The post Red Fang’s Aaron Beam on The MetalSucks Podcast #391 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-06-141h 31The MetalSucks PodcastPerturbator (aka James Kent) on The MetalSucks Podcast #390We discuss his first new album in five years, 'Lustful Sacraments,' the 10 year anniversary of Perturbator and more.
The post Perturbator (aka James Kent) on The MetalSucks Podcast #390 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-06-071h 11The MetalSucks PodcastAt the Gates’ Tomas Lindberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #389We discuss the band's new album, the legacy of 'At War With Reality,' rejoining Lock Up and more.
The post At the Gates’ Tomas Lindberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #389 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-06-011h 18The MetalSucks PodcastCrypta’s Fernanda Lira (ex-Nervosa) on The MetalSucks Podcast #388We discuss the new album, 'Echoes of The Soul,' her decision to leave Nervosa, the raging pandemic in Brazil and more.
The post Crypta’s Fernanda Lira (ex-Nervosa) on The MetalSucks Podcast #388 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-05-241h 20The MetalSucks PodcastFear Factory’s Dino Cazares on The MetalSucks Podcast #387We discuss the band's new album, 'Aggression Continuum,' the split with former vocalist Burton Seabell, and much more.
The post Fear Factory’s Dino Cazares on The MetalSucks Podcast #387 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-05-171h 25The MetalSucks PodcastCaliban Guitarist Marc Görtz on The MetalSucks Podcast #386.5We discuss re-recording the band's classic songs in their native German for their 'Zeitgeister' EP, their next full-length and more.
The post Caliban Guitarist Marc Görtz on The MetalSucks Podcast #386.5 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-05-131h 02The MetalSucks PodcastRoyal Blood’s Ben Thatcher on The MetalSucks Podcast #386We discuss the band's new album, 'Typhoons,' whether "rock is dead" as some older musicians claim, and frontman Mike Kerr getting sober.
The post Royal Blood’s Ben Thatcher on The MetalSucks Podcast #386 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-05-101h 05The MetalSucks PodcastScott Ian, Dave Lombardo and Fil Eisler (‘Thunder Force’ Soundtrack) on The MetalSucks Podcast #385Hollywood and thrash metal icons meet to discuss their work on the 'Thunder Force' soundtrack and more.
The post Scott Ian, Dave Lombardo and Fil Eisler (‘Thunder Force’ Soundtrack) on The MetalSucks Podcast #385 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-05-041h 16The MetalSucks PodcastNeurosis’ Steve Von Till on The MetalSucks Podcast #385We discuss his career as a solo artist as well as his poetry and get an update on new music from Neurosis.
The post Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on The MetalSucks Podcast #385 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-04-261h 27The MetalSucks PodcastGojira’s Joe Duplantier on The MetalSucks Podcast #384We discuss the band's new album, 'Fortitude,' the charitable effort behind "Amazonia," maintaining the same lineup for 20 years and more.
The post Gojira’s Joe Duplantier on The MetalSucks Podcast #384 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-04-191h 11The MetalSucks PodcastEx-Children of Bodom Guitarist Daniel Freyberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #383We discuss the late, great Alexi Laiho, Bodom After Midnight's pending EP release, if there is any unreleased material left and more.
The post Ex-Children of Bodom Guitarist Daniel Freyberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #383 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-04-121h 17The MetalSucks PodcastZao Guitarist Scott Mellinger on The MetalSucks Podcast #382We discuss the band's new album, The Crimson Corridor, a look back at their 2006 classic, 'The Fear is What Keeps Us Here,' and more.
The post Zao Guitarist Scott Mellinger on The MetalSucks Podcast #382 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-04-051h 21The MetalSucks PodcastCannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #381We discuss the band's new album, 'Violence Unimagined,' welcoming Erik Rutan into the band, his passion for the NFL and more.
The post Cannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #381 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-03-301h 43The MetalSucks PodcastJosh Scogin (’68, The Chariot, ex-Norma Jean) on The MetalSucks Podcast #380We discuss '68's new record, 'Give One Take One,' the hand-drawn animated video for "Bad Bite," missing out on opening for Faith No More because of the pandemic, and more.
The post Josh Scogin (’68, The Chariot, ex-Norma Jean) on The MetalSucks Podcast #380 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-03-221h 10The MetalSucks PodcastLamb of God’s Mark Morton on The MetalSucks Podcast #379We discuss memories of Alexi Laiho, the Big 4 of NWOAHM, classic '80s action movies and new material he's working on.
The post Lamb of God’s Mark Morton on The MetalSucks Podcast #379 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-03-151h 15The MetalSucks PodcastDuane Denison (Tomahawk, The Jesus Lizard) on The MetalSucks Podcast #378We discuss the band's new album, 'Tonic Immobility,' the 20-year anniversary of their debut, working with Mike Patton and more.
The post Duane Denison (Tomahawk, The Jesus Lizard) on The MetalSucks Podcast #378 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-03-081h 15The MetalSucks PodcastDemon Hunter Frontman Ryan Clark on The MetalSucks Podcast #377We discuss their new acoustic album, Songs of Death and Resurrection, his career as a visual artist, and more.
The post Demon Hunter Frontman Ryan Clark on The MetalSucks Podcast #377 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-03-011h 09The MetalSucks PodcastThe Crown’s Marko Tervonen on The MetalSucks Podcast #376We discuss the band's new album, 'Royal Destroyer,' writing a tribute song to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, and more.
The post The Crown’s Marko Tervonen on The MetalSucks Podcast #376 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-02-221h 12
The MetalSucks QuarantinecastFirstborne’s Chris Adler (ex-Lamb of God) and Myrone on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #26
The Quarantinecast returns today with our first ever double feature: legendary drummer Chris Adler (ex-Lamb of God) and acclaimed guitarist Myrone join us to talk about their new project, Firstborne. We discuss how the band came together in part thanks to MetalSucks blathering on about Myrone’s greatness for years and years, how at first Myrone didn’t believe an email from Adler was real, finding singer Girish Pradan in India, what Firstborne offers for Adler that Lamb of God no longer did, the band’s members writing over the internet and never having met in person, and our mutual...2021-02-1648 minThe MetalSucks PodcastBrand of Sacrifice Guitarist Michael Leo Valeri on The MetalSucks Podcast #375He discusses the band's new album, 'Lifeblood,' a digital-first marketing mindset, and waiting to tour instead of hosting livestream concerts.
The post Brand of Sacrifice Guitarist Michael Leo Valeri on The MetalSucks Podcast #375 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-02-151h 20The MetalSucks PodcastEpica Frontwoman Simone Simons on The MetalSucks Podcast #374We discuss the band's new album, 'Omega,' writing the 'Essence of Epica' book, and a family member giving her negative feedback about singing when she was 16.
The post Epica Frontwoman Simone Simons on The MetalSucks Podcast #374 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-02-101h 20The MetalSucks PodcastCult of Luna’s Johannes Persson on The MetalSucks Podcast #373We discuss the band's new EP, 'The Raging River,' launching the band's own record label, working with Mark Lanegan, and more.
The post Cult of Luna’s Johannes Persson on The MetalSucks Podcast #373 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-02-021h 21The MetalSucks PodcastTribulation Guitarist Adam Zaars on The MetalSucks Podcast #372He discusses the band's new album, the departure of guitarist Jonathan Hultén, and how the band almost broke up.
The post Tribulation Guitarist Adam Zaars on The MetalSucks Podcast #372 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-01-251h 16The MetalSucks PodcastAccept’s Wolf Hoffmann on The MetalSucks Podcast #371He discusses the band's new album, 'Too Mean to Die,' why he's not interested in livestream concerts, how today's metal fans are more open-minded than in the past, and more.
The post Accept’s Wolf Hoffmann on The MetalSucks Podcast #371 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-01-191h 10The MetalSucks QuarantinecastJason Bieler (Saigon Kick) on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #25
The Quarantinecast returns today with a special episode featuring acclaimed producer, songwriter, singer and guitarist Jason Bieler, best known for his time in Saigon Kick. We discuss Jason’s new album (the aptly titled Songs for the Apocalypse), the process of working with the incredible list of special guests on the affair (Devin Townsend, David Ellefson, Clint Lowery, Butch Walker and several more), how the pandemic has affected his workflow and creative output, the good fortune and privilege of being able to spend his life working as a professional musician, how ahead of its time his record label, Bieler Br...2021-01-1331 minThe MetalSucks PodcastHarakiri for the Sky Vocalist JJ on The MetalSucks Podcast #370We discuss the band's new album, 'Mӕre,' working through the pandemic, his thoughts on anti-vaxxers and more.
The post Harakiri for the Sky Vocalist JJ on The MetalSucks Podcast #370 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-01-121h 25The MetalSucks PodcastIce-T on The MetalSucks Podcast #369The Body Count frontman talks latest Grammy nomination, dedicating a win to Power Trip's Riley Gale, Donald Trump leaving office and more.
The post Ice-T on The MetalSucks Podcast #369 appeared first on MetalSucks.2021-01-041h 09The MetalSucks PodcastMarty Friedman on The MetalSucks Podcast #368We discuss his upcoming New Year's Day livestream concert, potentially performing at the Olympics in Tokyo, and more.
The post Marty Friedman on The MetalSucks Podcast #368 appeared first on MetalSucks.2020-12-221h 13The MetalSucks QuarantinecastMastodon’s Bill Kelliher on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #24
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined — or whatever this half-in, half-out version of life we’re currently doing is — including all the metal musicians we love. On The MetalSucks Quarantinecast, we’ve been connecting with metal musicians in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
On the latest episode, we catch up with Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher. In addition to telling us about the genesis of the band’s new rarities and B-sides collection, Medium Rarities, Bill w...2020-10-0644 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastKatatonia’s Jonas Renkse Talks Pandemic on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #10
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, The MetalSucks Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal musicians in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
Our latest guest is Katatonia frontman Jonas Renkse, who tells us about the mixed results of the Swedish government’s relatively lax response to the coronavirus, how the band’s label, Peaceville, asked them if they wanted to postpone...2020-05-0622 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastMachine Head’s Robb Flynn Talks Pandemic-Era Music Industry Outlook on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #9
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal musicians in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
Our guest this week is Machine Head mastermind Robb Flynn. Following his prediction that concerts and life as we knew it won’t return until 2022 at the earliest, we caught up with Robb to dive further into that topic. How does h...2020-04-301h 11The MetalSucks QuarantinecastAborted Frontman Sven de Caluwé Talks Pandemic on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #8
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal heroes in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
On the latest episode we talk to Aborted frontman Sven de Caluwé about how the coronavirus pandemic affected the release of the band’s new EP, La Grande Mascarade, their canceled tour with Napalm Death, the massive financial hole the band is n...2020-04-2417 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastSoilwork’s Björn “Speed” Strid on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #7
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal heroes in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
In today’s episode we catch up with Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid from his home in Stockholm, Sweden, where he’s been self-quarantining for three weeks. We discuss the Swedish’s government’s comparatively...2020-04-1816 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastGreat American Ghost Frontman Ethan Harrison on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #5
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal heroes in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
In today’s episode we talk to Great American Ghost frontman Ethan Harrison, a commercial plumber by trade whose job has been deemed “essential” by the local authorities despite the projects he’s working on being far from essential. We rap abou...2020-04-0931 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastWarbringer Frontman John Kevill on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast Episode #4
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal heroes in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
In today’s episode we talk to Warbringer frontman John Kevill about hoarding toilet paper, how the pandemic has affected their touring plans and the release of their new album, Weapons of Tomorrow, how he’s passing the time in isolation...2020-04-0619 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastTrivium Bassist Paolo Gregoletto on MetalSucks Quarantinecast Episode #3
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined… including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, Quarantine Chats, we’re connecting with metal heroes in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans.
In today’s episode we talk to Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto about Trapt vocalist Chris Taylor Brown’s public meltdown entertaining the masses, the massive impact of the coronavirus on the entire music industry, how it’s affected the release s...2020-04-0319 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastBad Wolves’ Doc Coyle The MetalSucks Quarantinecast Episode #2
With much of the world under mandatory lockdown due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus, all of your favorite metal musicians are exactly where you are, doing exactly what you’re doing: at home, scrolling through their social media feeds, desperate for entertainment.
So we figured we’d connect with them to see what they’re up to during this unprecedented time in human history: how are they keeping busy? What do they think of the unfolding pandemic? How will it, or how has it already, affected plans for their album releases and tours?
Yesterday we spoke...2020-03-2527 minThe MetalSucks QuarantinecastHavok’s David Sanchez on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast Episode #1
With much of the world under mandatory lockdown due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus, all of your favorite metal musicians are exactly where you are, doing exactly what you’re doing: at home, scrolling through their social media feeds, desperate for entertainment.
So we figured we’d connect with them to see what they’re up to during this unprecedented time in human history: how are they keeping busy? What do they think of the unfolding pandemic? How will it, or how has it already, affected plans for their album releases and tours?
Today we checke...2020-03-2419 minThe MetalSucks PodcastThe Best of 2019 (Part 1) on The MetalSucks Podcast #318, feat. Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist), Ray Alder (Fates Warning) and Chelsea WolfeWe 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 Adler 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.
The post The Best of 2019 (Part 1) on The MetalSucks Podcast #318, feat. Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist), Ray Alder (Fates Warning) and Chelsea Wolfe appeared first on MetalSucks.2019-12-091h 40The MetalSucks PodcastBlake Harrison of Pig Destroyer on The MetalSucks Podcast #255We discuss the lengthy break between the band's new album Head Cage and Book Burner (2012), if the title of the record contains any messages about modern society, how a Pig Destroyer show has become an event for our genre, how they got on the Showtime promo for the new Twin Peaks series (while we fanboy hard on David Lynch’s career), playing “Natasha” in its entirety and if there is a demand for that song, his thoughts on doing a Pig Destroyer live record, and turning down an offer to do Prowler in the Yard in it’s entirety (and his ta...2018-09-101h 02The MetalSucks PodcastJake Bowen (Periphery, Four Seconds Ago) on The MetalSucks Podcast #248The guitarist tells us all about Four Seconds Ago, his new electronic project with Periphery bandmate Misha Mansoor, from its formation to the differences in the creative process from his day job band to the need he felt to pursue that musical direction. We also spoke about Periphery's decision to start their own label (3 Dot Recordings), the large amount of demos and songs Periphery already have for their next album, the power of Pantera and Jake's MetalSucks article describing Dimebag’s solo on “Throes of Rejection,” his feelings on the band's recent Grammy nomination, and his thoughts on an attorn...2018-07-231h 09
The MetalSucks PodcastJohn 5 on The MetalSucks Podcast #222John tells us about his new live record It’s Alive (out January 25th; pre-order here), how he and his bandmates challenge each other during live shows, how much improvisation happens when recording, how he names instrumental tracks, the obstacles he faced when arriving in L.A. to follow his dream, the 20th anniversary of Mechanical Animals and an update on the latest album from Rob Zombie. The post John 5 on The MetalSucks Podcast #222 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-01-221h 02
The MetalSucks PodcastTribulation Guitarist Jonathan Hultén on The MetalSucks Podcast #221We discuss the band's new album World Down, his passion for classic horror films, going on tour for three weeks after breaking his ribs on stage, his solo project and how some of those songs become Tribulation songs, the expectations he has for every record, his goals in life and more. The post Tribulation Guitarist Jonathan Hultén on The MetalSucks Podcast #221 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-01-151h 01
The MetalSucks PodcastExmortus Guitarist Conan Gonzalez on The MetalSucks Podcast #220We discuss what fans can expect from the band's new album, the absence of Mario and David from this recording cycle, finding the groove with new musicians in the studio, his thoughts on clean singing, what makes a guitar solo truly special, his favorite unsung guitarists in modern thrash and his passion for the road and being a metal lifer. The post Exmortus Guitarist Conan Gonzalez on The MetalSucks Podcast #220 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-01-081h 08
The MetalSucks PodcastMorbid Angel’s Steve Tucker on The MetalSucks Podcast #219We discuss how he came to return to the band, the creativity of Trey’s riffs, the importance of his era with the band in the grand scheme of their legacy, the message of the lyrics on Kingdoms Disdained, why the band separated during the Heretic era, the importance of Erik Rutan as producer, and his memories of the late, great Dimebag Darrell when he toured with Pantera. The post Morbid Angel’s Steve Tucker on The MetalSucks Podcast #219 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-12-181h 05
The MetalSucks PodcastThe Best of 2017 on The MetalSucks Podcast #218 with Special Guests David Sanchez (Havok), John Kevill (Warbringer) and Jordan Gaw (Final Drive)This week is our special best of 2017 episode! We break down our top fifteen metal albums of the year and why we feel these albums were the best released in 2017, counting them down all the way to our number one. We also grab interviews with three of the musicians who made our favorite records -- David Sanchez (Havok), John Kevill (Warbringer) and Jordan Gaw (Final Drive) -- find out THEIR favorite albums of the year, congratulate them on the great music they made and much more! The post The Best of 2017 on The MetalSucks Podcast #218 with Special...2017-12-121h 31
The MetalSucks PodcastLegend of the Seagullmen’s Jimmy Hayward and Danny Carey (Tool) on The MetalSucks Podcast #217.5We talk about the inspiration that led to the band's formation, the costumes and themes of each band member, their upcoming New Year's Eve gig opening for Primus, and yes, of course, we had to ask Danny about a new Tool album (and he gave us a juicy quote!). The post Legend of the Seagullmen’s Jimmy Hayward and Danny Carey (Tool) on The MetalSucks Podcast #217.5 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-12-0820 min
The MetalSucks PodcastEntheos Drummer Navene Koperweis on The MetalSucks Podcast #217We discuss why bassist Evan Brewer is not on their current tour with Whitechapel, playing as a three piece, the change in direction and sound on new album Dark Future, the appeal of living in a small town as opposed to city life, the draw of major sports in major cities, and we chat about some of his work in prior bands. The post Entheos Drummer Navene Koperweis on The MetalSucks Podcast #217 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-12-051h 19
The MetalSucks PodcastWoody Weatherman of Corrosion of Conformity on The MetalSucks Podcast #216We discuss how their new record No Cross, No Crown is their first as a four piece in 12 years, the difference between the writing process with Pepper Keenan as opposed to as a three piece, the loyal fa base that allows them to write the material they want and consistently land spots on amazing package tours, the importance of producer John Custer, the re-release of Eye for an Eye to honor the late vocalist Eric Eycke, their upcoming 60-day tour with Black Label Society and much more. The post Woody Weatherman of Corrosion of Conformity on The...2017-11-271h 04
The MetalSucks PodcastRita Haney on The MetalSucks Podcast #215We speak about the latest entry in the Dimevision series, her feelings on a potential Dimebag hologram tour, how much she is involved in the Ride for Dime and Dimebash organizations after the negative press from the last few outings, her favorite scene in Dimevision Vol. 2, her desire for the surviving members of Pantera to be on good terms and the legacy of a true metal icon. The post Rita Haney on The MetalSucks Podcast #215 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-11-221h 12
The MetalSucks PodcastRobb Flynn of Machine Head Sits Down with Axl Rosenberg and Vince Neilstein on The MetalSucks Podcast Special Episode #214.5We talk about Trump's America, Charlottesville, race relations in America, NFL players taking a knee, Flynn's stand against Phil Anselmo's racist outburst, how Dimebag Darrell's death affected him, the rape allegations against Decapitated, Machine Head's new album "Catharsis," its more melodic direction and how fans may react to it, how it's similar to The Burning Red, his decision to rap on the album, how current political and social events inspired the lyrics... and that's just the beginning. The post Robb Flynn of Machine Head Sits Down with Axl Rosenberg and Vince Neilstein on The MetalSucks Podcast Special...2017-11-201h 06
The MetalSucks PodcastMax Cavalera on The MetalSucks Podcast #214We discuss the current Soulfly tour on which the band is performing Nailbomb’s Point Blank in its entirety, the influence younger bands had on Cavalera Conspiracy's new album Psychosis, his favorite underground metal bands, Max's top four records he's ever made, his hopes for the future of Killer Be Killed, the 20th anniversary of Soulfly (and a new record coming out in 2018), and his favorite records that were created by one of his kin. The post Max Cavalera on The MetalSucks Podcast #214 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2017-11-131h 02
The MetalSucks PodcastWes Borland (Big Dumb Face, Limp Bizkit) on The MetalSucks Podcast #213We talk about the origins of Big Dumb Face, how he keeps his different projects from crossing lines, his stint with Marilyn Manson, being isolated in Detroit, the lessons he learned from the Black Light Burns records, the importance of writing full albums, the extinction of music as an art form and the future of all of his projects. The post Wes Borland (Big Dumb Face, Limp Bizkit) on The MetalSucks Podcast #213 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-11-061h 13
The MetalSucks PodcastCannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #212We talk about riding out Hurricane Irma in an elementary school shelter, his take on NFL players taking a knee during the anthem and the impact the discovery of CTE will have on the game, how the band's new record Red Before Black compares to the last four Corpse records, the magic that producer Erik Rutan brings to the studio, who he thinks invented death metal vocals and much more. The post Cannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #212 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...2017-10-301h 16
The MetalSucks PodcastGwar’s Blothar on The MetalSucks Podcast #211We discuss the band's new album The Blood of Gods, the benefit they saw from doing the Warped Tour this year, the current climate and culture and how Gwar fits in, the public’s response to the negative Linkin Park comment following Chester Bennington’s suicide, Kathy Griffin's publicist calling them out, their upcoming tour and much more! The post Gwar’s Blothar on The MetalSucks Podcast #211 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-10-241h 03
The MetalSucks PodcastBen Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan on The MetalSucks Podcast #210We discuss the band's final shows ever this coming December, his memory of being on Soundgarden's last tour, his label Party Smasher Inc, meeting fans' expectations for Dillinger's unhinged live shows, the meet and greet debate for a band that stays private, how to make our kids like good music and some dad talk, including how he felt when his first daughter was born. The post Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan on The MetalSucks Podcast #210 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-10-161h 14
The MetalSucks PodcastMatt Heafy of Trivium on The MetalSucks Podcast #209We discuss the creation of Trivium's new record The Sin and The Sentence, Matt ranks his favorite Trivium records in order, shares his experience riding out Hurricane Irma, talks about writing the foreword for the new book Hellraisers, names his picks for the Big Four of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal and looks ahead to the band's upcoming tour with Arch Enemy. The post Matt Heafy of Trivium on The MetalSucks Podcast #209 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-10-091h 10
The MetalSucks PodcastSimone Simons of Epica on The MetalSucks Podcast #208, with Special Guests Axl Rosenberg and Emperor Rhombus!We discuss the band's new EP The Solace System, how they amassed so much material in such a short amount of time, the jobs she had prior to joining Epica, the choice of not bringing her children on the road, the seven-year anniversary of her blog and her passion for photography. The post Simone Simons of Epica on The MetalSucks Podcast #208, with Special Guests Axl Rosenberg and Emperor Rhombus! appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-10-021h 10
The MetalSucks PodcastNick Holmes of Paradise Lost on The MetalSucks Podcast #207, with Special Guests Axl Rosenberg and Emperor Rhombus!We talk about the band's new record "Medusa," the challenge of assembling a live set list after 15 records, the addition of a 23-year-old drummer to such an established act and more. Axl Rosenberg and Emperor Rhombus talk about their new book "Hellraisers." The post Nick Holmes of Paradise Lost on The MetalSucks Podcast #207, with Special Guests Axl Rosenberg and Emperor Rhombus! appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-09-251h 08
The MetalSucks PodcastSatyricon’s Satyr on The MetalSucks Podcast #206We chat about how he's maintained a 25 year friendship with his bandmate Frost, an update on his brain tumor and how it's affected his life and music, the band's new album Deep Calleth Upon Deep, the expectations of following a #1 record in Norway, which black metal performers may own mansions and more. The post Satyricon’s Satyr on The MetalSucks Podcast #206 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-09-181h 11
The MetalSucks PodcastThe Contortionist Vocalist Michael Lessard on The MetalSucks Podcast #205We discuss the band's new record Clairvoyant and the pressure of following up their critically acclaimed previous album Language, the role producer Jamie King plays in helping to craft the band's music, negativity from the band's fans on Facebook, his passions for video work and MMA, and much more. The post The Contortionist Vocalist Michael Lessard on The MetalSucks Podcast #205 appeared first on MetalSucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2017-09-141h 10
The MetalSucks PodcastValient Himself (Valient Thorr), MS Co-Founder Vince Neilstein and Former Hosts Chuck and Godless on The MetalSucks Podcast 200th Episode!This week we hit a milestone with Episode #200! We catch up with the first guest that ever graced the podcast, Valient Himself of Valient Thorr, to talk to us about being on Warped Tour, the band's efforts to create new fans on a festival geared towards youth, his unhappiness with the way the band's latest album Old Salt was handled by Napalm Records and more. We also connect with the forefathers of The MetalSucks Podcast, Chuck and Godless to discuss the genesis of the podcast, their favorite and least favorite interviews, and the “white whale” guest we'd love to have.2017-08-071h 26
The MetalSucks PodcastMetalSucks Podcast Episode 0001The very first episode of the MetalSucks Podcast! Chuck and Godless cover the week's headlines, including the latest on the Tim Lambesis trial, and interview MetalSucks co-founders Axl Rosenberg and Vince Neilstein about MetalSucks trolls, the MetalSucks Mansion, the future of the podcast and more. Playlist:
The Dillinger Escape Plan - "One Of Us is the Killer"The Black Dahlia Murder - "Raped in Hatred by Vines of Thorn"Five Finger Death Punch with Rob Halford - "Lift Me Up"Phil Anselmo - "Usurper's Bastard Rant"Valient Thorr - "No Strings Attached" 2013-05-201h 00