The Jesea Lee Show

#53 - Jason Hook (Flat Black)

Aug 1, 2024
Jason Hook, guitarist and mastermind behind Flat Black, discusses his musical journey from Five Finger Death Punch to his new band. He shares insights about selecting Wrex Horton as the vocalist and the collaboration with Corey Taylor on their album 'Dark Side of Your Brain.' The chat dives into the emotional rollercoaster of searching for the right voice and the challenges of balancing a music career with film projects. They also reflect on the impact of nostalgia in music and the importance of positivity in the social media landscape.
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ADVICE

Dig Daily For Long-Term Breakthroughs

  • Work consistently and chip away at goals daily to build momentum and break through obstacles.
  • Treat hope as insufficient and replace it with small, persistent actions toward measurable objectives.
ANECDOTE

Three Songs Added To Guitar Hero

  • Jason Hook proudly announced three Flat Black songs were added to Guitar Hero and showed the host the entry live.
  • He admitted he's terrible at the game and prefers Pro Tools as his 'game of choice.'
ANECDOTE

How Corey Taylor Joined The Project

  • Jason Hook describes meeting Corey Taylor after working with producer Jay Rustin and sending music that Corey asked for more of.
  • Corey offered to help finish songs and write with Jason, which led to their collaboration on the album.
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