The METALBIRB Podcast Make Them Suffer (Nick McLernon) Interview | Alex Reade Influence, Self-Titled Significance
Nov 5, 2024
Nick McLernon, the guitarist and primary songwriter for the metalcore band Make Them Suffer, shares insights on the band's new self-titled album and their journey back from challenges. He discusses the evolution of their guitar playing with seven-string techniques, the integration of electronics in their music, and the importance of resilience through tough times. Nick reflects on their touring experiences and highlights standout tracks like "Weaponized," while emphasizing the thrill of live performances and the value of albums in today’s music landscape.
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Use Touring To Get In Shape
- Do use tour time as a forced cut: control calories and lean on daily cardio from intense live shows.
- Nick eats more at home and accepts a ~2,000-calorie tour routine to stay ripped while touring.
Seven-String Guitar Opened New Writing Paths
- Switching to seven-string guitars expanded creative parameters and unlocked new riff possibilities.
- Nick says the seven forces different playing habits, reducing writer's block and opening fresh ideas.
How Alex Revived The Band
- The band nearly broke up after COVID and faced financial collapse and label rejection, then Alex Reade joining revived them.
- Nick describes meeting Alex in lockdown, proposing her to the band, and how that connection felt like a missing piece.