The MetalSucks Podcast

This week, we have Corrosion of Conformity bassist Mike Dean on the show! During our chat, we discuss their North American tour running all the way until November 27th, performing on Thanksgiving Day this year, celebrating the band's 40th year, and why frequent collaborator and producer John Custer is vital to their sound. We also learn about that time he was left a Texas Circle K barefoot, how Gene Ween helped with long distant phone calls in the pre-cell phone days, what happened if you performed with the SWANS and smiled on stage in the 90’s, and the tours that he feels were his all time favorites. The show also has Petar and Sylvia discussing the passing of stand-up comedian Gallagher, my opportunity to go onstage and use the famous Sledge-O-Matic, our thoughts on any kind of Type O Negative reunion, and Nergal’s comments about “kids getting a proper job” instead of starting a band. Song: Corrosion of Conformity “Vote With A Bullet” Song: Corrosion of Conformity “Paranoid Opioid” Song: Spirit Adrift “Sorcerers Fate” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we've got the one and only Devin Townsend back on the show! This time around, we sat down to discuss his recent effort to use social media to reach out to fans to check in on them, the reality of the modern economy for a mid-level touring band, and how sometimes his creative compulsions go against his fanbase. Our discussion also veers into other directions like what his thoughts are on embracing a section of his audience that desires brutal music, the need in our genre to categorize artists and albums, and recognizing that there is a fracture that needs to be healed for us as a collective. In the show, Petar and Brandon also discuss Darkthrone’s comments that they'd rather never play live than be rich, Metallica being the worst band of all time according to a pop singer, and Rob Halford watching the Glam metal movement as a closeted gay man. Song: Devin Townsend “Lightworker” Song: Devin Townsend “Moonpeople” Song: Warkings “To The King” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special Halloween edition of The MetalSucks Podcast, we've  scared up one Hell of an interview, as we've got the legendary  Slayer/Testament/Dead Cross drummer Dave Lombardo back behind the mic! In this week's episode, we chat with the legendary drummer as we discuss his role in helping complete the second Dead Cross album, why it's important to be a glass half full person, and some of Mike Patton's live antics on the first Dead Cross North American tour. We also get down to talking about how important it is for artists to sometimes navigate through issues that everyone can relate to, the power of listening to the right album at the right time in life, watching bandmate Mike Crain defeat cancer while recording II, and his gratitude to the fan base for gravitating to any of the albums he's performed on throughout his career. This show also features Petar and Sylvia discussing the week's biggest news, including Bruce Dickinson’s on stage meltdown over some weed smoke at an Iron Maiden show, Dez Fafara's take on Dickinson’s comments, Serj Tankian’s disinterest in doing a System of a Down tour, and John 5 is now a member of Motley Crue. Song: Dead Cross “Heart Reformer” Song: Dead Cross “Christian Missile Crisis” Song: Sodom “After The Deluge” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast, we sit down with Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Comalies. In this special episode, we discuss how important that record was for the band when they were starting to reach a larger audience, how an identity of a band comes to fruition, the breakout tour that changed everything, and their decision to reimagine and record new versions of classic songs. We also go over the lessons they learned over the pandemic, the future of live-streaming for them as a band, and the reimagined track they are most excited for us to hear on Comaliex XX. Later on in the show, Petar and Jozalyn also discuss the story that Zakk Wylde hasn't learned Pantera material yet, Ivan Moody’s rant on retiring from heavy metal, and Paul Stanley calling out Kanye West about him spewing hate speech. Song: Lacuna Coil “Swamped XX” Song: Lacuna Coil “Tight Rope XX” Song: Wednesday 13 “Good Day To Be A Bad Guy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ramos, the dynamic vocalist of Lorna Shore, shares his unique blend of humor and introspection. He reminisces about learning to ride a bike and his first video game victory while reflecting on memory's fleeting nature. The conversation dives into the writing process for 'Pain Remains', revealing how the pandemic shaped their art. Ramos discusses the balance of vulnerability in songwriting and the impact of cannabis on creativity. Overall, it's a mix of nostalgia, artistic insight, and deep emotional connection.

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti joins the show! While chatting with our host Petar, the two discuss whether the band's new album Pawns & Kings is influenced by recent world events, the importance of passing down knowledge from each generation, and how the pandemic was a creativity killer for the first six months for him. They also discuss how Tremonti's passion project would be covering Frank Sinatra songs, the excitement of finally doing a tour with Alter Bridge since the world paused, the side projects that all members have and the positive energy those bring the Alter Bridge, his love for Halloween decorations, and his last great costume that he got to wear. Later in the episode, Petar and Sylvia discuss the Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson media back and forth, and why we feel Avenged Sevenfold’s “Hail To The King” has captured so many streams despite its the obvious criticism about that album. Song: Alter Bridge - "This Is War” Song: Alter Bridge - “Pawns and Kings” Song: Poly-Math - “Zenith” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the release of Lamb of God's Omens, bassist John Campbell sits down with us for another edition of The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, Campbell and show host Petar discuss the unique things that can happen during store signings, the various moments of uncertainty whenever change happens within the band, and the difference between putting out the self-titled record compared to Omens.  He also explains when a song warrants a guest vocal appearance on it, what it was like to participate in Slayer's final world tour for two years, if he'd ever been kicked out of a show as a fan. The pair also discuss what two VHS tapes Campbell still owns, the adrenaline rush that comes with playing new songs live, what he would do with a Grammy award when he finally gets one, the need to talk to "Weird Al" Yankovic at the Grammy Awards, and the importance of the first week sales for a band in the music industry. Petar and Brandon discuss their thoughts on the possible exit of John 5 from Rob Zombie and Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer hiding from the FEDS. Song: Lamb Of God “Ditch” Song: Lamb Of God “Grayscale” Song: Rattlesnake Venom Trip “Dead Empire” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Death metal legend Chris Reifert is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this week's episode, Reifert joined host Petar and discussed the unicorn that was GG Allin, what it was like performing right after pandemic restrictions were lifted, how he can over tinker with songs if he allows them to linger without being released, and the new album having a real feeling and sense of urgency.  They also get down to Reifert's criteria of blindly buying an album in the '80’s, how he never wanted to re-record a classic Autopsy album, his thoughts on commemorating Scream Bloody Gore as it reaches its 35th anniversary, and the biggest difference between death metal fans from the early days compared to now. Later on in the show, Petar and Jozalyn discuss Jim Root’s comments on being “unsure” about the new Slipknot album, how we as fans have had trouble connecting to mainstream metal albums in 2022, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Alice In Chains' Dirt and our thoughts on the potential Dio museum. Song: Autopsy - “Skin By Skin” Song: Autopsy - “Knife Slice, Axe Chop” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Flames vocalist Anders Fridén is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this episode, we discuss he indulges in American Football when touring the States, how to put together a setlist that won’t disappoint fans after 14 albums, and how the world we entered post-pandemic is somehow more hostile. We also chat with Fridén about the importance of Alice In Chains to heavy music and to him as a lyricist, the direction he gave on the cover artwork for new album Foregone, the reaction and new feeling he's experienced touring the States post-pandemic, and the one time his eight year old son was needed to help In Flames in a video game competition. Petar and Brandon celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s first number one album on the Billboard Charts, Gene Simmons’s statement declaring “I Don’t Have Friends,” and we breakdown MetalSucks' 10 people we can’t stand at metal shows. Song: In Flames “Foregone Pt. 1” Song: Defacing God “Rise Of The Trinity” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guitarist Matteo Di Giola from Destrage is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this exciting episode, we discuss the title of the first single and how he feels he is a part of things that currently suck, how trying to communicate in modern times is too much effort for many people, the decision behind signing to Periphery’s 3DOT record label. We also chat about the band's Stone Temple Pilots cover on the new album, the story behind Devin Townsend’s guest spot, a analogy that he was told about the difference between cultures in America and Italy, and why he questions the phrase cultural appropriation. This week's episode also features a discussion between Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia about some of the week's big headlines, including the tragic passing of Soilwork guitarist David Andersson, our thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder continuing on without Trevor Strnad, and Tommy Lee overcharging his fans to join his Only Fans page. Song: Soilwork “Tongue” Song: Destrage “ Everything Sucks and I Think I’m A Big Part Of It” Song: Irist “Heal” Song: Holy Fawn “Void of Light” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices