The Jesea Lee Show #43 - Johnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold)
May 1, 2024
Johnny Christ, the bassist for Avenged Sevenfold and host of the Drinks with Johnny podcast, dives into his passion for wrestling and reveals an unreleased A7X track written for a WWE wrestler. He shares insights on fan reactions to their latest album, discusses the band’s new independent journey, and reflects on memorable live shows, including the worst performance they ever had. The conversation also touches on sobriety, the band's potential Rock Hall induction, and the evolving landscape of music and wrestling culture.
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Wrestling's Mainstream Resurgence
- Johnny Christ says wrestling hit a mainstream peak again at WrestleMania 40.
- He credits Triple H's leadership and The Rock's return for the momentum.
AEW Used A7X For Sting's Sendoff
- Darby Allin used Avenged Sevenfold's songs in AEW promos, culminating with 'Life Is But A Dream' for Sting's sendoff.
- Johnny Christ attended Revolution and heard it played over the arena screens.
The Unreleased Ken Kennedy Entrance Song
- Johnny Christ confirms A7X wrote a custom entrance song for Ken Kennedy that never released due to contract issues.
- He wants to locate the masters and explore legal options to release it.