The MetalSucks Podcast

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society brings his wisdom to this episode. We talk about his run-ins with health issues, his recent birthday, how his dad's service in WWII affected him and whether he could be the man who could bring Pantera together. Chuck and Godless also talk about some of their experiences from the 70K Tons of Metal cruise and coming back to the non-metal real world. They also discuss whether there are more women coming to metal shows in light of the recent MTV article, and if that matters other than growing the fanbase. Songs:Black Label Society - "My Dying Time"Within Temptation - "Dangerous (feat. Howard Jones)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Masvidal of Cynic is our guest this week. We have a long chat about his childhood, anger issues, his career as a writer for television and movies, the new Cynic album and why Focus broke up the band nearly 20 years ago. Chuck and Godless also talk about the importance of bands getting an accountant and deciding up front how to divide up the workload in light of the current situation Machine Head find themselves in, with former bassist Adam Duce suing the band. We also get stoked for the upcoming 70K Tons of Metal cruise this week. Song:Cynic – "Kindly Bent to Free Us" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We grill this week's guest Trevor de Brauw of the mighty Pelican about taking a break from his job to do an interview, if he's learned anything from his time in the music industry to help his band's career, how cloth diapers effect his neighbors and if not having a singer means less band drama. Chuck and Godless try and figure out why Metal, with a capital M, is getting less flak in the media lately when violent acts happen. We're not getting blamed for mass shootings, but we still have crazy dudes stabbing people and threatening politicians on Facebook. We also ponder a return to the kinder, gentler age of Fred Durst and Nu Metal; has Metal Hammer accidentally conjured that terrible time in metal just by shining a light on it? You hope so... for reals, yo! Songs:Pelican - "The Tundra"Cannabis Corpse - "The Inhalation Plague" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may have just seen them perform on Letterman on Friday night, and now Aaron Beam from Red Fang is our guest on the podcast. We talk about turning 40 years old in an up-and-coming band, knowing that you just wrote a hit song, and his wishlist for a no-nonsense and mixed bag tour lineup. We cover the latest revelation from Jason Newsted about his ouster from Metallica and the main reason no one remembers Echobrain (hint: not because of James Hetfield). We also talk about musicians deciding to retire in light of Dan Lilker's recent announcement that his time in music is done, and we wonder why anyone would quit, or mostly why they would bother to announce it. Songs:Red Fang - "Blood Like Cream"De La Tierra - "Maldita Historia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The always controversial Dave Mustaine is our guest this week. We chat about his kids, learning to be a better person, his relationship with Roadrunner Records and we try to get an answer out of him about that whole "big four not happening again" thing from last year. Chuck and Godless talk about metal drumming and whether or not drummers are even necessary anymore, Godless predicts what will happen in the metal world during 2014 and Chuck tries to hammer out the details of his birthday party coming up in a few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest Kirk Windstein of the mighty Crowbar discusses his 25 years with the band, how he needed to change his focus away from Down towards his family and Crowbar, and the influence Exhorder had on Crowbar's sound in the early days. Chuck and Godless also talk about their favorite albums of 2013 -- as much as they could in this "extended" episode -- and they discuss KEN Mode's threat to fans who text at their shows and how that relates to a terrible Fear Factory performance Chuck saw last week. This is the final episode of the year, so thank you for listening. We have a lot of good stuff lined up for 2014! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troy Sanders, the bassist and vocalist of Mastodon, shares insights on the band’s new DVD *Live at the Brixton* and its polished production values. He humorously reflects on being the second sexiest guy in metal and reveals how family life has influenced his touring experience. The conversation dives into whether bands should evolve their sound, with Troy discussing his side projects like Killer Be-Killed. The hosts also tackle the controversial topic of merchandising, shedding light on past misunderstandings and the charm of band yard sales.

Matt Pike, the legendary guitarist and frontman of High on Fire, opens up about his journey to sobriety and life on the road post-rehab. He shares candid insights on coping with personal loss, staying clean while touring, and navigating health issues stemming from a serious scare. Matt also discusses his creative process in writing riffs and the balance of life in a band with personal stability. The conversation takes a turn as they tackle the Lostprophets scandal and debate what makes a metal album truly iconic.

Billy Milano, the outspoken frontman of S.O.D. and M.O.D., dives into his heartfelt journey with animal activism and his beloved dog Buster. He shares insights on his candid autobiography, "Raging Bullshit," which focuses on life lessons rather than fame. Milano also discusses his upcoming cookbook, honoring family culinary traditions. Reflecting on how dogs have shaped his perspective, he emphasizes the connection between animal care and human kindness, all while addressing the controversies in his lyrical persona.

Mark Osegueda, the lead vocalist of thrash legends Death Angel, discusses the band’s groundbreaking journey through the metal scene. He recounts the harrowing 1991 bus accident that led to their temporary breakup, and how a benefit show reignited their passion for music. Mark shares insights on the changing dynamics of touring, the impact of modern festivals, and their shift back to thrash roots in new material. With anecdotes from his life, including managing a vintage clothing store, he reflects on the emotional and physical toll of their career.