Get Played Outer Space Games with Zane Carney
Nov 10, 2025
Musician Zane Carney, known for his work with Evanescence and Joe Jonas, joins to share his journey as a contestant on The Voice of Romania and his passion for gaming. He reveals how he balances music and gaming on tour, including completing Doom Eternal. Zane discusses his childhood fascination with astrophysics and dives into favorite space games like Bucky O'Hare and Beyond Good & Evil. The conversation also touches on the challenges of near-light travel in science fiction and nostalgic arcade classics like Galaga.
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Unexpected Path To The Voice Of Romania
- Zane auditioned for The Voice of Romania after his girlfriend connected him to producers and flew there during tour to sing.
- The show let him perform unusual time signatures and guitar solos, which suited his musical background.
Tour Bus Completionist Moment
- Zane 100%-completed Donkey Kong Bonanza while stressed on the show and nearly finished its extra content.
- He used portable gaming as his stress release during intense rehearsal weeks.
Games As Tour Rituals
- Zane favored action-driven shooters like Doom Eternal while touring and enjoyed mastering them with bandmates.
- Playing cooperative games created social bonding and late-night tour rituals.
