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No Prize From GodMax Cavalera (Soulfly)SOULFLY. Max Cavalera talks about getting baptized at the Vatican; his mother’s deep immersion into the Candomblé religion; witnessing rituals and believers "possessed" by saints and deities in his childhood household; the death of his father, and the loss of his stepson, Dana; the spiritualism he finds present in some of the darkest and angriest metal music; the transformative experience that led to the eventual creation of Sepultura; his unapologetic belief in God; and the central role of spirituality in his life.
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2024-07-3156 min
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesHALLOWEEN (Franchise) with Alla Xul EluALLA XUL ELU arrive from another dimension to talk Michael Myers and the HALLOWEEN franchise, from John Carpenter's original, through the many sequels, remakes, and reboots. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades, the movies, TV, and music show hosted by Ryan J. Downey on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message
2021-10-291h 13
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesBLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 04The fourth episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.Presented by PopCurse.Keep up with Black Veil Brides.Keep up...
2021-10-2740 min
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesBLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 03The third episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.Presented by PopCurse.Keep up with Black Veil Brides.Keep up...
2021-10-2032 min
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesBLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 02The second episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse.Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up wi...
2021-10-1356 min
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesBLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 01The first in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. ...
2021-10-0646 min
PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesCOBRA KAI (2018) with Krizz KalikoKrizz Kaliko joins Ryan J. Downey to talk COBRA KAI (2018), the Netflix TV series starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, and Tanner Buchanan, created by Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, based on the KARATE KID film franchise. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message
2021-08-2549 min
Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastChad Zaemisch (Metallica Guitar Tech)JAMES HETFIELD’s GUITAR TECH talks about getting the Metallica gig in 2003; his first visit to HQ and interview with James; his early days of touring with The Breeders, Hole, Veruca Salt, and Garbage; Courtney Love and the legacy of Kurt Cobain; Hetfield’s playing and tone; and more. Check out Chad's line of wireless stage gear, Lite-Time, right here. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-03-221h 37Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJoel McIver (The Truth About Metallica)JUSTICE FOR ALL: THE TRUTH ABOUT METALLICA author Joel McIver is responsible for more than 25 books about rock music, including TO LIVE IS TO DIE: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF METALLICA’S CLIFF BURTON (with a foreword by Kirk Hammett) and biographies on Black Sabbath, Slayer, Tool, Motörhead, and Slipknot. He’s also the co-author of memoirs from Max Cavalera and David Ellefson. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-03-151h 06Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastNate Garrett (Spirit Adrift)SPIRIT ADRIFT frontman Nate Garrett is the former guitarist for Gatecreeper and a massive Metallica fan. Three different Spirit Adrift albums have landed in the coveted Top 40 Albums of the Year list in Decibel Magazine - two of them in the top 10 and one, Enlightened in Eternity, at No. 5 for 2020. The album was also included in the Top 10 of the year-end album list from Revolver Magazine. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-03-081h 05Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastVidar Landa (Kvelertak)KVELERTAK guitarist Vidar Landa met James Hetfield when the Metallica frontman came to see his band at a club in San Francisco. The Norwegian metal act - who are also a favorite of the guys in Mastodon, Converge, and Ghost, among other bands - went on to play multiple shows with Metallica, including the historic gig at London’s O2 Arena in 2017 which broke the venue’s attendance record. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-03-0154 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastC.J. Cox (State Of Mercury)STATE OF MERCURY YouTube channel guitar shredder C.J. Cox is a master of the rework, where he re-records and often rearranges a Metallica song from one album in the style of another. His most popular videos include “What if ‘Enter Sandman’ was on …And Justice for All?”, “What if ‘Master of Puppets’ was on The Black Album?”, and “What if ‘Blackened’ was on Master of Puppets?” Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downeyon Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part o
2021-02-2242 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastEthan Fixell (ex-Kerrang!)Ex-KERRANG! Global Head of Brand Strategy Ethan Fixell is a former standup comedian and rock musician who headed up the U.S. division of the long-running UK magazine just a few years ago. As of the time of this conversation, Ethan is Head of Production for the Custom Podcasts division of iHeartMedia. He’s written extensively about alcohol and appeared on The Tonight Show, PBS, VH1, and Bravo. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-02-151h 09Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastRobert Pasbani (Metal Injection)METAL INJECTION co-founder and editor Robert Pasbani is also the co-owner of the Blast Beat Network, which handles digital advertising for his own site as well as Metal Sucks, Lambgoat, The PRP, Gear Gods, and Metal Insider, among others. He’s a former on-air host for Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and hosts The Metal Injection Livecast and Squared Circle Pit. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-02-081h 00Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJody Dankberg (Stern Pinball)STERN PINBALL Senior Director of Licensing and New Business Development Jody Dankberg is directly responsible for the awesome Stern Pinball machines involving Game Of Thrones, KISS, and Metallica, among others. As one of the founders of Krank Amplifiers, he was particularly close with the late Dimebag Darrell. Jody talks about his career in music, including the story behind the Metallica pinball machine. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-02-011h 50Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall)OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner is also a longtime member of Shadows Fall and has filled in for Charlie Benante in Anthrax. He performed on Marty Friedman’s 2011 solo album and was briefly the drummer in reformed thrash band Toxik before his three year stint behind the kit for Flotsam & Jetsam. Jason spent a year at the Berklee College of Music, before embarking on a career that’s taken him around the world. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCu...
2021-01-251h 02Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDon Jamieson (Comedian)COMEDIAN Don Jamieson is a standup comedian who first rose to prominence in the metal world as co-host of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show. A prolific joke writer heard on The Howard Stern Show and an Emmy Award-winner for his work on HBO’s Inside the NFL, Jamieson has released four comedy albums and toured as the opening act for Andrew Dice Clay and the band Pop Evil. He’s hung out with the Metallica guys several times and even performed at the inaugural Orion Music + More Festival, where he was brought onstage and introduced by Lars Ulrich. Speak...
2021-01-181h 04Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDave Lombardo (Slayer, Mr. Bungle, The Misfits, Suicidal Tendencies)SLAYER cofounder Dave Lombardo talks about Slayer and Metallica's first show together; filling in for Lars Ulrich; the Big 4; which Slayer song was influenced by Metallica; designing the Slayer logo; how he almost joined Megadeth in 1986; Grip, Inc.; The Misfits; Mr. Bungle; Rick Rubin; holiday text messages from Glenn Danzig, and much more. Check out the Beloved Ghouls song HERE. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2021-01-111h 15Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBill Hale (Metallica: The Club Dayz, 1982 - 1984)METALLICA: THE CLUB DAYZ, 1982 - 1984: Live, Raw and Without a Photo Pit! collects the multitude of killer pictures of Metallica captured in their formative years by Bill Hale. He was there for six of the band’s early shows, including their first with Cliff, the band's last with Dave, and the first Metallica show with Kirk. Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place is similarly stuffed with seminal photos, and features a foreword by Dave Mustaine himself. Bill talks about those shows, those guys, that early scene, and his current life in Hawaii. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mel...
2021-01-041h 01Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMarty Friedman (ex-Megadeth)Ex-MEGADETH lead guitarist and solo artist Marty Friedman on discovering KISS, his formative bands in Hawaii, hearing the Metallica demo, Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, the behind-the-scenes similarities between Megadeth and Metallica, what makes "Enter Sandman" and "Through the Never" so hilarious to the Japanese public, and so much more. The YouTube video Marty talks about can be found HERE. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2020-12-291h 16Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDean Delray (Comedian)COMEDIAN Dean Delray draws upon a life of heavy metal and Harleys that began in the Bay Area, telling stories as a standup and longtime host of the Let There Be Talk podcast. His show bears the distinction of being the first podcast to feature all of the current guys in AC/DC. He spent four hours talking with Kirk Hammett for one episode and has himself appeared on the podcasts hosted by his friends Bill Burr, Marc Maron, and Joe Rogan. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on...
2020-12-2857 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastEric Rogers (Skylanders Academy, Futurama)SKYLANDERS ACADEMY creator Eric Rogers tells the story of getting James Hetfield to voice werewolf musician Wolfgang in the hit animated series, which ran for three seasons on Netflix. Based on the Activision game series, Skylanders Academy also featured the voice talents of Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Breaking Bad’s Jonathan Banks, Bobcat Goldthwait, and my favorite comedian of all time, Norm Macdonald. Eric talks about working on the Emmy-winning series FUTURAMA, the ups and downs of developing Skylanders Academy, and of course, Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and var...
2020-12-2150 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastEric German (Music Attorney)MUSIC ATTORNEY Eric German worked with the record companies in their lawsuits against Napster, including A&M Records v. Napster. He’s also a massive Metallica fan and spent his teenage years playing in rock bands. These days, his clients include Five Finger Death Punch, AWOLNATION, Bad Wolves, and Asking Alexandria. This conversation is filled with insights about copyright law as it pertains to music. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downeyon Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy i...
2020-12-1456 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBuck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult)BLUE ÖYSTER CULT lead guitarist (and sole consistent member!) Buck Dharma on meeting Metallica; the band’s cover of “Astronomy”; the famous Saturday Night Live sketch with Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken; writing, recording, and making music videos during the pandemic; participating in the 1986 metal all-star project Hear ’n Aid; his solo work; and BOC’s fourteenth studio album, The Symbol Remains. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downeyon Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podca
2020-12-0734 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJoey Vera (Armored Saint)ARMORED SAINT (and Fates Warning) bassist Joey Vera discusses the band’s long career and the group’s history with Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downeyon Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2020-12-0259 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJohn Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax)ARMORED SAINT vocalist and former Anthrax frontman John Bush talks about turning down an invitation to sing for Metallica; touring with Metallica and W.A.S.P. back in the day; Sound of White Noise; balancing life, family, and career; singing with Metallica at the band’s 30th anniversary shows; and the possibility of a solo tour doing material from his era fronting Anthrax. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downeyon Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part...
2020-12-0143 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastRussell Cherrington (Filmmaker)ARMORED SAINT: THE MOVIE director Russell Cherrington tells the behind-the-scenes stories of interviewing James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich for his documentary. His relationship with Armored Saint goes all the way back to the tape trading days of the early ‘80s metal scene. Metallica once extended an invitation to Armored Saint vocalist John Bush to join their band. Russell is also the award-winning director of Nightbreed - The Cabal Cut, a restoration of the Clive Barker horror classic. He’s worked with Peter Gabriel, Nine Inch Nails, and Brian Eno, and is a senior lecturer at the University of Derby. Speak N...
2020-11-3052 minNo Prize From GodDan Koch (You Have Permission)You Have Permission podcast host Dan Koch is a doctoral student in counseling psychology, the former co-host of the Reconstruct and Depolarize! podcasts, and member of the band Sherwood. Listen to No-Prize From God: Playlist For the Podcast on Spotify. Follow No-Prize From God on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: PopCurse, Speak N' Destroy, and Hoosier Illusion.
2020-11-051h 13Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJohnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold)AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ talks about growing up and his band's fantastic relationship with Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2020-11-031h 06No Prize From GodDaniel G. Karslake (For They Know Not What They Do)For They Know Not What They Do filmmaker Daniel G. Karslake deals with the intersection of religion, sexuality, gender identity, and social justice in his work. Every Three Seconds (2014), which he began as a visiting scholar at Stanford University, amplified practical solutions to global poverty and hunger. For the Bible Tells Me So (2007) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was shortlisted for a 2008 Academy Award. Karslake talks about his upbringing, his faith, and his documentary films, including For They Know Not What They Do, which was released in 2019. Listen to No-Prize From God: Playlist For the Podcast on...
2020-10-2853 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDirty Donny (Artist)DIRTY DONNY hand-illustrated the Metallica Stern pinball machine and is responsible for several of the band’s posters and the artwork that adorns Metallica HQ. Donny talks about his career in the arts, meeting Metallica, how he ended up working at HQ for several months, and more. The work of Dirty Donny (aka Donny Gillies) can be seen on skate decks, pinball machines (including Aerosmith’s game), hot rods, posters, album covers, toys, and more. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Face...
2020-10-2749 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesHALLOWEEN (1978) with TwiztidTWIZTID joins Ryan J. Downey to talk HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, written by Carpenter and Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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2020-10-2100 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBob Nalbandian (Bay Area Godfathers)BAY AREA GODFATHERS director Bob Nalbandian met Lars Ulrich in Huntington Beach before the formation of Metallica. Envious of the young Dane's New Wave Of British Heavy Metal records, Bob was witness to the first shows by Metallica: Lars, James, Dave, and Ron. In 1982, at age 17, he started a fanzine called The Headbanger, interviewing then-unsigned bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Armored Saint. He wrote for Hit Parader and Creem through the 90s and worked for Enigma and Roadrunner Records. He was even instrumental in Marty Friedman joining Megadeth. Bob talks about Metallica's early days, his career, and the documentary...
2020-10-2056 minNo Prize From GodLiam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan)THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN bassist Liam Wilson is a warm-hearted, thoughtful, and fascinating individual. A longtime yoga practitioner, animal advocate, and freethinker, he's the consummate "seeker," with a firm moral compass and spiritual grounding. Liam made several groundbreaking albums with Dillinger Escape Plan. In more recent years, he's played live with Norwegian black metal band Myrkur and Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend. He's part of the supergroup Azura (with members of Extol) and the mastermind behind John Frum, a psychedelic progressive death metal band built around themes rooted in history and spirituality. Listen to No-Prize From God: Playlist For t...
2020-10-2044 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesROBOCOP (1987) with Blöthar the BerserkerGWAR frontman Blöthar the Berserker joins Ryan J. Downey to talk ROBOCOP (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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2020-10-1400 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesTHE SHINING (1980) with Spencer CharnasICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas joins Ryan J. Downey to talk The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, from a screenplay by Kubrick and Diane Johnson, adapted from the Stephen King story of the same name. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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2020-10-1200 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJohn Gallagher (Raven)RAVEN frontman John Gallagher tells hilarious and candid stories from 1983's Raven/Metallica tour, Kill 'Em All For One. 17 people in a Winnebago, what could go wrong? Plus, Raven's early days, Neat Records, the NWOBHM, and their new album, Metal City. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme composed, performed, and produced by Scott Mellinger. Visit SpeakNDestroy.com. Support us on Patreon. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.
2020-10-1246 minNo Prize From GodAdam Morris (American Messiahs)American Messiahs author Adam Morris joins No-Prize From God to talk about the book NPR called "sharp and entertaining." American Messiahs: False Prophets of a Damned Nation argues that, far from aberrant blips on the historical radar, false prophets and saviors are an essential part of the American story. The book joins together stories of cult leaders like Thomas Lake Harris, Father Divine, Jim Jones, and Jemima Wilkinson; people who led movements that ended in spectacular flameouts, yet were often propelled by at least some progressive ideas that later gained wide acceptance. Adam is a recipient of the Susan...
2020-10-071h 16Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMark Weiss (The Decade That Rocked)The Decade That Rocked. Mark Weiss is responsible for multiple iconic photos of Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, and Aerosmith. As the main photographer for Ozzy Osbourne, Mark first shot Metallica during the 1986 Ozzy/Metallica tour, and was soon after drafted to do the band's first publicity photos with Jason Newsted. It's all chronicled in his new book, The Decade That Rocked, focused on his work from the 1980s. In this episode, we also talk about Ozzy dressed as the Easter Bunny; Dokken and Freddy Krueger; Sammi Curr; the Moscow Music Peace Festival; Dee Snider at the PMRC he...
2020-10-0650 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDonny Hillier (Trauma)TRAUMA is best known as Cliff Burton's pre-Metallica outfit, but they're a solid heavy metal band in their own right. I was hired to write a new bio for them in 2017 and spoke with vocalist/cofounder Donny Hillier by phone. Donny was going to come on to Speak N' Destroy to talk more about Cliff, but we never made it happen. When I heard the sad news of Donny's passing in September 2020, I remembered this recording. This interview covers some of Trauma's history, including some great stuff about Cliff toward the end. I'm posting this to give people a...
2020-10-0132 minNo Prize From GodDarren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, IV)Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, IV) is the first writer/director to come on No-Prize From God. The wide-ranging discussion includes: strange occurrences on the set of 2011’s 11-11-11; the quasi-religious story of 2012’s The Devil’s Carnival; his fascination with “the strange,” the occult, and secret societies; Will Storr vs. The Supernatural; the religious and (possibly) supernatural themes throughout his latest film, Death of Me, which stars Maggie Q, Alex Essoe, and Luke Hemsworth; and the next installment in the Saw franchise, 2021's Spiral, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. Listen to No-Prize From God: Playl...
2020-09-2756 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDave Hill (Actor, Comedian, Musician)Comedian! Musician! Metallica fan! Dave Hill is one-half of the psych-garage duo Painted Doll, together with Chris Reifert (Death, Autopsy). As an actor and personality, Dave has appeared on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Tick, @midnight, Inside Amy Schumer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and The Jim Gaffigan Show. He’s written three books, appears all over the world as a standup comic, contributed to The New York Times and GQ, and is the mastermind behind the "mostly imaginary” black metal band Witch Taint. His power pop band, Valley Lodge, wrote the theme song to HBO’s Last Week Tonight. In...
2020-09-241h 25No Prize From GodStephen ChristianANBERLIN frontman Stephen Christian talks about his formative years with music and faith; moving from city to city as a kid; and gives a fascinating run-down of the arc of Anberlin's career. It's an excellent guide that should be required listening for anyone in any professional band. Stephen serves as a pastor and worship leader in Florida. He released his fourth album with his solo project, Anchor & Braille, in Spring 2020. Listen to No-Prize From God: Playlist For the Podcast on Spotify. Follow No-Prize From God on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. C...
2020-09-131h 22Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMetallica At The Drive-InWe saw Metallica at the drive-in! Andrew Carter returns to Speak N' Destroy along with Kevin Burwick for an in-depth conversation about the Metallica drive-in experience. The set list, the sound, the atmosphere, and a whole bunch of well-researched facts about the vineyard, among other things. Andrew is the former Deputy Editor for Terrorizer Magazine, an ex-music manager, and longtime entertainment attorney. Kevin is the guitarist for Golden Ram and an entertainment news writer for MovieWeb and TVweb.
Awesome California drive-in theater: Mission Tiki.
Sonoma Winery: Gundlach Bundschu
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2020-08-3150 minNo Prize From GodSpencer Chamberlain (Underoath)UNDEROATH vocalist Spencer Chamberlain goes deep, with topics including: his religious upbringing; the challenges and pressures of fronting one of the most successful Christian hard rock/metal bands ever; the responsibility of the artist to the audience; struggling with addiction in the public eye; his evolving beliefs and the position of the band; whether we can separate the artist from the art; performance in the pandemic; and so much more. Watch the Disc Dive with Ryan J. Downey episode with Spencer Chamberlain at Knotfest.com.
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2020-08-231h 26Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastChristian "C.C." Coma (Black Veil Brides)BLACK VEIL BRIDES drummer Christian "C.C." Coma details what it was like to work with Bob Rock on the band's 2014 album. The band's self-titled set was recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver and mixed at legendary A&M/Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood, just like the Black Album. A ton of relatable stories about Bob reaching out to the band; Paul Stanley visiting the studio; tones, technique, and technology; discovering Metallica; what Lars Ulrich brings to the band; CC's early bands and his introduction to Black Veil Brides; and much, much more.
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2020-08-211h 35No Prize From GodRyan Clark (Demon Hunter) IIDEMON HUNTER frontman and Grammy Award-nominated designer Ryan Clark returns. Panic attacks, health scares, weight loss; cold showers; the breathing and cold therapy exercises of the Wim Hof Method; an examination of the phrase "the Fear of God"; reverence; iconography; symbolism; reflecting on the sheer volume of album artwork he's created; and more.
Check out several of Ryan's album covers from over the years at RyanClarkRecordCovers.com.
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2020-08-171h 16Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJeremy Spencer (ex-Five Finger Death Punch)Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer talks about discovering Master of Puppets; what makes the early Metallica records so special; Lars Ulrich; his early Indiana band, Cornucopia Of Death; Metallica on the Monsters of Rock Tour in 1988; moving to California at 19; playing with one of the BulletBoys and briefly, W.A.S.P.; the formation and rapid ascent of Five Finger Death Punch; dinner with Judas Priest; Jason Newsted; what led him to step down from FFDP; the theatrical metal band he now fronts, Psychosexual; and his top five favorite Metallica songs.
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2020-07-281h 09Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDoc Coyle II (Bad Wolves, The Wedding Band, God Forbid)BAD WOLVES. Doc Coyle returns! The first repeat guest, with all new Metallica-related stories to tell. Doc was one of the guitar players in The Wedding Band, alongside Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, performing a set of songs by AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Billy Idol, Kool & The Gang, and more, first in July 2019 and then again in March 2020. Doc tells the story behind his role in both shows. He also talks in-depth about the success of Bad Wolves (a platinum single with "Zombie" and a bunch of No. 1 songs at Rock Radio), creative partnerships, movies and TV shows he's...
2020-07-211h 53Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastScott Mellinger (Zao)ZAO guitarist Scott Mellinger talks about discovering Metallica; learning his first Metallica songs and covering them in his first band; the unique partnership between him and the rest of the guys in Zao, past and present; and to top it off, he's composed an original theme for Speak N' Destroy!
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2020-07-151h 26Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDiamond Rowe (Tetrarch)TETRARCH shredder Diamond Rowe, who AfroPunk described as "the guitarist repping for black women making metal," talks about growing up with a music business father; discovering Metallica via the MTV: Icon television performance; learning "Enter Sandman" on guitar; covering "Master of Puppets"; seeing the band for the first time; her favorite bassist; the nuances of each member's playing; her Top 5 Metallica songs, and more.
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2020-07-0655 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDewey Halpaus (The Peer Pleasure Podcast)PEER PLEASURE podcast host Dewey Halpaus (founding member of Fearless Records recording artists Anatomy Of A Ghost and a onetime touring guitarist for Portugal. The Man) talks about growing up in Alaska, including the role a mayor named Sarah Palin played in helping his local scene; discovering punk, metal, and Metallica; the origin story behind the Peer Pleasure podcast; and his personal Metallica album ranking.
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2020-06-2945 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMark Menghi (Metal Allegiance)METAL ALLEGIANCE and BPMD bassist Mark Menghi talks about jamming with James Hetfield, playing one of Cliff Burton's basses onstage as the late Ray Burton looked on, discovering Metallica, and the origin stories behind both of his bands: Metal Allegiance with Alex Skolnick (Testament), Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), and David Ellefson (Megadeth) and BPMD, with Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (Overkill), Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head), and Portnoy.
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2020-06-291h 03No Prize From GodEric July (Rippaverse)BACKWORDZ. Reason Magazine described Eric July as “America’s top black Christian anarcho-capitalist rap-metal artist.” Eric has been on right-leaning media outlets like Fox News and The Blaze, but he doesn’t "cape" for any political party or elected official; he’s not even an official member of the Libertarian Party. As he told the Dallas Observer, his beliefs don’t boil down to wanting “to smoke weed, conspiracy theories, and inside jobs.” A self-described Voluntaryist, Christian Anarchist, and commentator, Eric is a former member of the band Fire From The Gods and has detailed many of his beliefs in BackWordz songs li...
2020-06-162h 03Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMark O'Connell (Taking Back Sunday)TAKING BACK SUNDAY drummer Mark O'Connell (who has an ...And Justice for All tattoo) talks about discovering the band; which songs he plays in the dressing room before going onstage; seeing the band live for the first time; his two favorite songs from each record; almost meeting Kirk Hammett; and the St. Anger snare. Plus, he gives a full-throated and detailed endorsement of Lars Ulrich's drumming ability, style, and significance to the overall band.
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2020-06-011h 05Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJ. Bennett (Revolver Magazine)DECIBEL and Revolver Magazine contributor J. Bennett joins the show. Bennett wrote the exhaustive Hall Of Fame piece on ...And Justice for All for Decibel, featuring all four of the guys on the record, in which Jason Newsted went into detailed specifics for the first time about how the bass was recorded (among other treats). He's also a longtime contributor to High Times, Vice, Bandcamp Daily, and multiple other outlets. There is, of course, a lot of Metallica talk, as well as a bit of inside baseball banter about interviewing bands, as J. and Downey share much in common.
2020-05-261h 23No Prize From GodDustin Kensrue (Thrice)THRICE frontman Dustin Kensrue on his journey with life's big questions; his personal evolution; the relationship (or lack thereof) between Thrice and the so-called Christian Music genre; how toxic mismanagement caused the dissolution of the church where he served as worship leader; inerrancy in scripture; theologian Peter Enns, Alfred North Whitehead and process theology; transitioning from interviewee to interviewer; and his podcast, Carry The Fire.
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2020-05-251h 45Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJohn Kevill & Carlos Cruz (Warbringer)WARBRINGER vocalist John Kevill and drummer Carlos Cruz join Speak N’ Destroy for our 50th (!) episode.
The duo share a dense knowledge and passion for the genre and dive in here on the chemistry, serendipity, and near scientific structure that makes Metallica and bands like Slayer, Bathory, and Kreator, so great. It's a deep conversation about art vs. craft; the accidental brilliance born of limited resources; plus, the stories about how each of them discovered and became involved in heavy music in the first place.
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2020-05-182h 02Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastKeith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)BREAKING BENJAMIN. "Through the Never," "Sad But True," and "Enter Sandman" have all been part of the Breaking Benjamin setlist. In addition to playing guitar for the multiplatinum band, Keith Wallen is a former member of Adelitas Way and has cowritten songs with Saint Asonia, Red, Fuel, and Saving Abel. Keith talks about discovering Metallica; seeing them live for the first time; the first riffs he learned; his Top 5 Metallica songs; his favorite Metallica album; his solo music; and much more.
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2020-05-1142 minNo Prize From GodMina Caputo (Life Of Agony)LIFE OF AGONY. Singer Mina Caputo, whose band is responsible for the metallic hardcore classic River Runs Red, talks about culture, spirit, human history, religion, transgender issues, connectivity, social media, psychedelics, and the inspiration she's drawn from writers, thinkers, and mystics like Terence McKenna, Alan Watts, Graham Hancock, Ram Dass, and Florence Scovel Shinn.
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2020-05-101h 02PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesMay The FourthAndy Hurley (Fall Out Boy, SECT, The Damned Things) joins Ryan J. Downey (MTV, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard) for a new "show-within-a-show" where the two of them turn their ongoing conversation about STAR WARS into a podcast. In this kickoff, the duo talk about their lifelong relationship to the galaxy far, far away; the May the 4th news about Taika Waititi and the films and Disney+ shows in development; and set the stage for many of the conversations to come, from deep dives into Star Wars history to personal anecdotes, and much more.
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2020-05-051h 08Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastMark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Tremonti, Creed)ALTER BRIDGE. Mark Tremonti first rose to prominence as the guitar player in Creed, but his high school years were informed by Venom, Slayer, Mercyful Fate, Death Angel, and most of all, Metallica. He talks about swiping his older brother's tape; learning "Sanitarium," "The Call of Ktulu," and and "Orion"; meeting James, Lars, Kirk, and Rob over the years; his early bands; his many fantastic stories about Eddie Van Halen; Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy nearly joining a reformed Led Zeppelin; getting a guitar from Hetfield; his dream Metallica setlist; and much more.
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2020-05-0457 minNo Prize From GodBlackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.)W.A.S.P. Heavy metal frontman and target (of the PMRC, Blackie Lawless talks about witnessing the birth of KISS; his Baptist upbringing; heavy metal’s obsession with faith, the devil, and God; how the church flourished under persecution; retracing Paul’s steps in ancient cities; predestination; Calvinism; spiritual warfare; why he won’t perform certain songs anymore; and indoctrination vs. thinking for yourself.
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2020-05-031h 30Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBiff Byford (Saxon)SAXON. Metallica played their second and third shows ever, at the Whiskey A Go-Go, opening for Saxon. Lars Ulrich marked the 37th anniversary on Instagram, writing, "For us at the time, this was like winning the lottery. Not only was this our first Hollywood gig, but in the early 80s, Saxon were one of the biggest, most exciting & influential hard rock bands in the UK & Europe. All in all, an incredible night for ‘Tallica." Saxon vocalist Biff Byford talks about that legendary night in 1982; the metal scene of the early '80s; hanging out with Lars in 2007; performing "Motorcycle Man...
2020-04-2752 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJon Zazula (Megaforce Records, Crazed Management)MEGAFORCE RECORDS. The first manager for Metallica, Jonny Z, issued the band's first two albums through Megaforce, the label he cofounded with his wife, Marsha Zazula. As managers and label executives the duo worked with Anthrax, Testament, Overkill, Ministry, and Raven, to name just a few. Jonny talks about the No Life 'Til Leather demo; his first conversation with Lars Ulrich; bringing the band across the country from California to Old Bridge, New Jersey; what Lars, Cliff, James, and Dave were like; meeting Kirk Hammett; the making of Kill 'Em All; asking John Bush to sing for Metallica; 12" singles...
2019-09-2351 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastAndrew Carter (ex-Terrorizer Magazine)Ex-TERRORIZER Deputy Editor Andrew Carter joins Ryan J. Downey for a full report, recap, and discussion of S&M²! Andrew is former Deputy Editor of Terrorizer Magazine; ex-manager for Raging Speedhorn and Iron Monkey; and worked for nearly a dozen years in music licensing for one of the major film studios. Andrew explains the fateful role Metallica played in his life decisions, including his experience at the fan club only London Astoria 2 show in 1995; and the pair break down their experience during the first night of the S&M² event in San Francisco. A cinematic version of S&M² hits...
2019-09-221h 28Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJoel Grind (Toxic Holocaust)TOXIC HOLOCAUST mastermind Joel Grind talks about the massive influence of Metallica; his favorite riffs; the connection between album artwork and vibe; Cliff Burton; Lars Ulrich; the time he distilled Hardwired down to its thrashiest elements as a labor of love passion project; the 20th anniversary of Toxic Holocaust; soundtrack and production work; and his new album, Primal Future: 2019.
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2019-08-2757 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesSpider-Man, Spider-Man, Does Whatever Sony Says He Can...How did Marvel lose the rights to Spider-Man? Why is it so complicated?
Downey breaks it all down, in simple terms, with a look back at the history of the wall-crawler on the big screen.
This includes near-misses that would've starred Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, or Leonardo DiCaprio as Peter Parker; Arnold Schwarzenegger as Doc Ock; the time Jake Gyllenhaal nearly replaced Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2; Sam Raimi's scrapped plans for Spider-Man 4; and more.
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2019-08-261h 20PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesMCU Rewatch KickoffPopCurse Lives! Is it a reboot? A sequel?
Ryan J. Downey is joined by his old friend and Hoosier Illusion (part of the PopCurse podcast shared universe) cohost Neal Taflinger to lay the groundwork for what's sure to be a fun and informative rewatch of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As we breathlessly follow the news about Black Widow, Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness, the Disney+ TV shows and all of the rest, we're taking a detailed look back at the first ten years of the MCU: the films, the TV...
2019-08-261h 26Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastTrey Pemberton (Creeping Death)CREEPING DEATH guitarist Trey Pemberton talks about his first Metallica record; personal Metallica album ranking; favorite riffs; his musician mother; the various death and thrash metal ingredients that make up his band; the rich history of heavy metal in Texas; Creeping Death's visual aspects; and the band's full-length debut, Wretched Illusions. This episode contains the Creeping Death song "Bloodlust Contamination."
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2019-08-1545 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDave Baksh (Sum 41)SUM 41 guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh takes us behind-the-scenes of MTV Icon: Metallica, the 2003 event where his band brought down the house with a ripping Metallica medley that stood in stark contrast to some otherwise questionable band/song pairings. Dave talks about the feedback he received from James and Kirk; discovering Metallica; his favorite Metallica riff to warmup with; the infamous Guns N' Roses / Metallica show in Montreal where PapaHet stepped into a huge "tower of flame"; Sum 41's latest album; and much more.
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2019-07-241h 13Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastChris Bubacz (Kill 'Em All Engineer)KILL 'EM ALL engineer and mixer Chris Bubacz joins the show to talk about recording and mixing the seminal debut album from Metallica in a tiny studio in Rochester, New York. Meeting the guys; the state of their gear; Lars Ulrich's hands-on approach; Cliff's bass solo; Megaforce Records founder Johnny Z; plus a little bit about his work on the debut album from Anthrax and records by The Rods, Ace Frehley, and Znöwhite.
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2019-07-1543 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastJeremiah Scott (Demon Hunter)DEMON HUNTER guitarist Jeremiah Scott, who also produced his band's most recent albums, talks about hearing Metallica for the first time; learning his first Metallica song; the guitar teacher who tried to steal his girlfriend; having "For Whom the Bell Tolls" played at his wedding; the inherent silliness and/or awesomeness of certain band names, from Smashing Pumpkins and Pantera to Metallica to Demon Hunter; seeing Lemmy join Metallica onstage in Nashville; Bob Rock; sneaking into concerts as a 16 year old kid and as an adult; becoming a producer; and much more.
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2019-07-101h 24Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBryan Giles (Red Fang)RED FANG was handpicked to join Metallica's inaugural Orion Music + More as part of a diverse specially curated lineup that included Modest Mouse, Eric Church, Best Coast, Ghost, Baroness, Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Torche, and Sepultura. Red Fang guitarist/vocalist Bryan Giles tells the story behind that day and talks about hearing "For Whom the Bell Tolls" for the first time; facts vs. feelings; propaganda; pinball; high school humiliation; Ronnie James Dio; James Hetfield; Red Fang's experimental music video; their next album; and much more.
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2019-07-031h 16Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBilly Duffy (The Cult)THE CULT. Metallica and The Cult have a long history of friendship and touring, so naturally, Billy has a ton of great stories! He also talks Bob Rock, Rick Rubin, Sire Records; the Cult’s trio of classic albums; the story behind the iconic Sonic Temple album cover; and so much more.
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2019-06-241h 16Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastBobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (Overkill)OVERKILL frontman talks about falling in love with music; hearing Metallica for the first time; meeting the guys; the formative years of thrash metal; Metallica's collaboration with Lou Reed; Metallica cover songs; punk vs. thrash; taking care of his voice; Overkill's longevity; and Mickey Mouse.
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2019-06-1849 minSpeak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastDavid Davidson (Revocation)REVOCATION. David Davidson, the Berklee College of Music educated frontman for death/thrash metal merchants Revocation, talks about his band's ripping cover of "Dyer's Eve"; ...And Justice for All; Master of Puppets; the Black Album; "Johnny Got His Gun"; H.P. Lovecraft; "Weird" Al Yankovic; his songwriting process; seeing Metallica live for the first time; his band's latest album, The Outer Ones; and his new project, Gargoyl.
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2019-06-031h 10Speak N' Destroy - METALLICA PodcastAdam Dubin (A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica)A YEAR AND A HALF IN THE LIFE OF METALLICA director Adam Dubin on the behind-the-scenes story of the classic home video, including his first meetings with James and Lars, speeding down the 405, the Kip Winger dartboard, and hazing Bob Rock; his new Bay Area thrash documentary MURDER IN THE FRONT ROW; his college roommate, Rick Rubin; co-directing the Beastie Boys videos "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn"; working with Danzig; the pivotal role of Kirk Hammett; and more. Find out how to watch his new film at https://mitfr.com/.
2019-05-271h 17No Prize From GodPeterson Toscano (Beyond Ex-Gay)BEYOND EX-GAY. Playwright, Bible scholar, and activist Peterson Toscano on his personal experience with so-called "conversion therapy"; what Scripture says about gender identity; climate change; comedy and social issues; changing hearts and minds within the church and without; and much more.
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2018-04-271h 01No Prize From GodKellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens)SLEEPING WITH SIRENS. Kellin Quinn talks about his early childhood experiences with the church; getting into bands like Showbread and Underoath; his issues with certain practices and failures of organized religion; life's big questions and prayer with his own children; overbearing musical missionaries on the road; and where he's at in his personal journey today.
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2018-04-1753 minNo Prize From GodIhsahn (Emperor)EMPEROR is almost without equal in the black metal music scene. As frontman for the legendary Norwegian band and an accomplished solo artist, Ihsahn is uniquely qualified to speak with authority about the subculture. He talks about the evolution of his personal philosophy; the importance of meaning, purpose, and confrontation in art; Friedrich Nietzche; and much more.
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2018-03-221h 05No Prize From GodMyles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)ALTER BRIDGE. Alter Bridge and Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators vocalist Myles Kennedy lost his father when he was just four years old. His dad's undiagnosed appendicitis was likely treatable, but due to his devout Christian Scientist beliefs, he refused medical care. In this episode, the singer talks about that experience, his own journey through belief and unbelief, and how it all informs his debut solo album, Year of the Tiger.
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2018-03-1248 minNo Prize From GodChad Johnson (Come & Live!)COME & LIVE! As A&R at Tooth & Nail Records, Chad Johnson helped guide the careers of Underoath, Anberlin, Haste The Day, and mewithoutyou, among others. He abruptly left the traditional music business in 2009, launching a radical new venture called Come&Live!, which gave music away and donated 100% of proceeds to mission work and humanitarian causes. C&L! staffers, like Chad (who has a wife and two children), relied solely on fundraising to pay their bills. His new book is One Thousand Risks: Fighting Fear for an Awkward, Awesome Life with Jesus.
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2018-02-0258 minNo Prize From GodSister Kate (Sisters Of The Valley)SISTERS OF THE VALLEY. The Weed Nuns! Made famous by a viral video featuring the actress Aubrey Plaza smoking out with them, the Sisters Of The Valley represent so much more than getting baked. Sister Kate talks about the Central California sisterhood's commitment to service, sacrifice, and justice; their vows; the Beguines of the Middle Ages; the "me too" movement (her take may be different than expected); and more.
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2018-01-1959 minNo Prize From GodKaryn Crisis (Gospel Of The Witches)GOSPEL OF THE WITCHES. A self-described Spirit Medium, Karyn Crisis gives classes, workshops, private readings, and demonstrations about the "Mediumship" system of channeling and communicating with the spirit world. Her work also focuses on the legacy of the "witches" of the past. She sings in occult metal band Gospel Of The Witches, whose debut album, Salem's Wounds, is available on Century Media Records.
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2018-01-111h 06No Prize From GodPatrick McKinney (Soldiers For Jesus MC)SOLDIERS FOR JESUS MC. Patrick "Slo-Roll" McKinney is a National Officer with Soldiers for Jesus Motorcycle Club and author of the book Unchained Rebel: An Outlaw Biker's Toughest Fight. A retired Army veteran, Slo-Roll preaches at a small Biker Church in the Sandhills region of North Carolina and ministers to secular MCs.
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2017-12-141h 17No Prize From GodRyan Clark (Demon Hunter)DEMON HUNTER frontman and Grammy nominated designer Ryan Clark talks about growing up the son of a pastor; the obstacles and misconceptions that come with the phrase "Christian music"; creative inspiration; artistic credibility; his health scare and subsequent lifestyle changes; Western food and medicine; and much more.
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2017-10-191h 16PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesRobert EnglundFreddy Krueger himself, horror icon Robert Englund, joins PopCurse to talk about tipping his pal Mark Hamill off about a new movie called "Star Wars"; why he wasn't cast as Han Solo; specifics about the way he played the Man of Our Dreams; late nights with the cast of "X-Men" while shooting "Freddy vs. Jason"; his favorite Freddy musical moments, from S.O.D. to Dokken; Japanese cosplayers; and his new supernatural horror thriller, "Nightworld." You'd better get ready for Freddy!
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2017-10-0340 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesDanny WorsnopDanny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot, solo artist) joins PopCurse to talk about his favorite films; the forthcoming Asking Alexandria animated series; acting; American accents; Wesley Snipes; James Bond; Green Lantern; Will Smith; Chris Hemsworth; Ben Bruce; and much more. A lot of laughs are had in this one, so buckle up.
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2017-09-261h 22No Prize From GodMichelle Tea (Modern Tarot)MODERN TAROT. Michelle Tea joins No-Prize From God to discuss her book, Modern Tarot. Michelle is an author, poet, and literary organizer whose books include Valencia (adapted into a 2013 film costarring Angelina Jolie), How to Grow Up (currently in development with Amazon Studios), and the Young Adult fantasy trilogy, Chelsea. She tells Ryan J. Downey about Catholic school in Massachusetts; discovering the occult and magic; the spirituality of 12 Step Programs; and of course, Tarot cards. Other topics include Generation X subculture; ‘80s goth-rock supergroup The Lords of the New Church; Alejandro Jodorowsky; David Lynch; astrology; and the connections between Norse my...
2017-09-051h 06PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesDavid HasselhoffDavid Hasselhoff talks about the challenges of getting movies made, celebrity roasts, Pamela Anderson, his infamous brush with tabloid culture, the proposed reboot of the Knight Rider TV series with David Gunn and Robert Rodriguez, and his new movie, Killing Hasselhoff. Plus, ten things you never knew about the movie Tombstone.
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2017-08-3143 minNo Prize From GodSatyr Wongraven (Satyricon)SATYRICON frontman Satyr Wongraven tells Ryan J. Downey about the early days of Norwegian black metal; his mother and father; discovering bands like Metallica, Slayer, Venom, and Bathory; whether Norway is a historically Christian nation; and about his deep appreciation and sense of connection with nature. He speaks candidly about the benign brain tumor that remains inside of him: the prognosis, the impact the tumor has had on his daily life, and watching a friend of his battle cancer.
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2017-08-2857 minNo Prize From GodTim McTague (Underoath)UNDEROATH guitarist Tim McTague tells Ryan J. Downey about the evolution of his personal faith; how his present worldview informs his relationships with his family, his neighbors, and his band; Underoath’s encounters with NOFX frontman Fat Mike during the 2006 Warped Tour; why the band stopped performing at Christian music festivals; the roots of extremism, from fundamentalism to white supremacy; and the need to constantly challenge our assumptions.
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2017-08-211h 02No Prize From GodDwid Hellion (Integrity)INTEGRITY. Dwid Hellion joins his old friend Ryan J. Downey for a conversation that touches on isolation, late night horror hosts, domestic violence, skateboarding, the origin of the phrase “metalcore,” the occult, Chet Baker, Glenn Danzig, Anton LaVey, Boyd Rice, the Process Church of Final Judgement, and more.
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2017-08-141h 22No Prize From GodBroderick Greer (Episcopal Priest)EPISCOPAL PRIEST. The Rev. Broderick Greer joins Ryan J. Downey for an in-depth discussion. Broderick offers lectures and facilitates conversations at the intersection of social media, American history, queer theory, black theology, human rights, and racial justice. His byline has appeared in The Guardian, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and Huffington Post. Broderick is a graduate of the Virginia Theological Seminary and Curate at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and School in Memphis, TN.
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2017-07-1151 minNo Prize From GodJesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Jesse Leach joins Ryan J. Downey for an in-depth conversation about the singer’s father, a highly educated theologian who went from hippie to biker to Buddhist, before finding Jesus in the ‘70s; the juxtaposition between living in inner city Philadelphia and rural Wisconsin; discovering punk, hardcore, and hip-hop; staying focused on social justice and equality; his personal evolution as a singer and lyricist; and his spiritual journey within and outside the Christian frame work.
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2017-07-021h 13PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesBaby DriverBaby Driver interviews and conversations, presented in partnership with Movieweb.com. Writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), Jon Hamm, Lily James, Eiza González, and Ansel Elgort from the film Baby Driver speak with Ryan J. Downey.
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2017-06-2440 minNo Prize From GodMatty Mullins (Memphis May Fire)MEMPHIS MAY FIRE. Matty Mullins on anxiety, depression, panic disorder, psychotherapy, getting married to his high school sweetheart, growing up a pastor’s kid, modern evangelism, his journey from playing in local bands to Memphis May Fire, and his personal relationship with the Christian faith.
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2017-06-111h 23PopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesStar Wars Turns 40Star Wars Turns 40! This episode has interviews with Alan Tudyk, John Knoll, and Hal Hickel from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, conducted at Industrial Light & Magic. Could K2SO return in Rebels or another film? What did Anthony Daniels have to say to Alan? A bit of reminiscing on the Star Wars franchise, a story about Master P and Yoda, plus, quick Star Wars-centric bits with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from Downey’s interview archives, and the secrets behind the construction of a Sith Lord’s red lightsaber.
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2017-06-1145 minPopCurse - Musicians Talking MoviesWelcome to PopCurseAn introduction to all things PopCurse! Plus, Ryan J. Downey went to the Grammys and he has some thoughts about Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Megadeth; an interview with the late Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, from Downey’s personal archives; news about the Dillinger Escape Plan and Machinima’s new series, Greater Creators.
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