The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc welcomes Papa Roach guitarist, Jerry Horton, to the show and they talk about adjusting the band's writing and recording schedule due to the pandemic, how they were mislabeled as a "nu metal" band in their early days, how staying healthy and sober on tour helped him deal with the pitfalls of success, how their sound and image evolved with the changing of music trends, why he thinks their crossover pop culture success is more a blessing than a curse, their flirtations with alternative and EDM influence on recent albums, and how Papa Roach stay sharp with developing their live show.This episode features the songs "Enjoying The End" by Royalty Kult and "Come Around" by Papa Roach.Follow Jerry on Instagram and Twitter @JerryHortonFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support episode's sponsor Royalty Kult at https://royaltykult.com/Please support this episode's other sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.youtube.com/user/scottbowling1580Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Periphery guitarist, Mark Holcomb, to the show and they talk about his early days with Haunted Shores in the DC area, how he ended up joining Periphery, what it was like fitting in with a band that already had an established sound, what he thinks makes the Djent scene special, how Periphery evolved as a live band throughout the years, how Steph Carpenter inspired the Clear EP concept, his thoughts on lead and rhythm guitar technique, his response to Misha's comments about not being able to make a living from the band and thoughts about surviving in the music business, getting sober and using discipline and mindfulness to help with productivity and creativity during the pandemic, working with Devin Townsend on the Haunted Shores EP, and the two chat about the NBA bubble basketball and forthcoming season.This episode features the songs "Viper" by Red Devil Vortex and "Norway Jose" by Haunted Shores.Follow Mark on Instagram and Twitter @MarkPeripheryFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Red Devil Vortex at www.reddevilvortex.com Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes writer, journalist, and labor advocate, Kim Kelly, to the show and they talk about her entry point in the music industry starting her own PR company, why she connects to underground black metal and became engaged with the racial politics within the subgenre, her thoughts on cancel culture within the metal scene, being laid off by Vice and the ever-changing media landscape, how she balances her role as an opinion writer, journalist, and activist, developing and expanding her career as a freelance writer, and her work involved with the labor movement and labor column at Teen Vogue.This episode features the song "Leviathans" by TribulationFollow Kim on Twitter @GrimKimFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's other sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.youtube.com/user/scottbowling1580Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes founder of Megaforce Records, Jon Zazula, to the show, and they talk about his time before Megaforce, being sent to prison for crimes committed when he worked in finance, how he got on the straight and narrow by getting into selling heavy metal vinyl at the Route 18 Flea Market in New Jersey, discovering Metallica and Anthrax in the early days of Megaforce Records, how he transitioned into managing bands like Anthrax and Ministry, dealing with the changing music scene in the 90s as thrash died down and grunge emerged, his relationship with major labels, how mental health issues affected his career, how his boredom with the metal scene inspired him to keep working with different kinds of bands, and why he decided to write an autobiography.This episode features the song "Stålfågel" by Soilwork.Follow Jon on Instagram @TheJonZazula and Twitter @JonZazulaFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes ex-Arch Enemy singer, Angela Gossow, to the show and they talk about how she got into death metal and inspired to become an extreme vocalist, what the process of being introduced as the new lead singer of Arch Enemy was like, the impact of her debut AE album, Wages of Sin, the shock value of having such a brutal voice and also an attractive woman, developing creative chemistry with the band, how the difficulties of touring convinced her to leave the band, and how she transitioned from being a full-time rock star to becoming an artist manager and start a family.This episode features the songs "Through Darkness" by Cerebellion and "Savage Messiah" by Arch Enemy.Follow Angela on Instagram @TheGossow and Twitter @AGossowFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Cerebellion at www.Cerebellion1.comPlease support this episode's other sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.youtube.com/user/scottbowling1580Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes All That Remains vocalist, Phil Labonte, to the show for the 4th time and they discuss the 2020 Presidential Election and a multitude of subjects pertaining to politics and social issues facing the world.This episode features the songs "It's The End Of The World...Know It (And I Feel Fine) by R.E.M. and "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Bill Joel.Follow Phil on Instagram and Twitter @philthatremainsFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePhoto by JR Rocks Shots @JRRockShots on InstagramBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes SiriusXM satellite radio programmer and host, Jose Mangin, to the show and they talk about how he got started in college radio while going to school to become a pharmacist, his first gig in the music industry working for TVT Records, how he got the job at Sirius, what drives his authentic passion for heavy metal, using his platform to become more vocal about social issues, why he is so supportive of up and coming bands, how the two have maintained a relationship for over a decade, his thoughts on the evolution of the radio industry, where he gets his drive and positive attitude, how he got his job as an artist rep for Affliction, and starting his life anew by moving back west to Southern California.This episode features the songs "Genocide Winds" by Deadcheck and "Ride Into The Light" by Spirit Adrift.Follow Jose on Instagram and Twitter @JoseManginFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Deadcheck at https://www.facebook.com/Deadcheck/Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes legendary drummer, Dave Lombardo, to the show and they talk about how busy Dave has been during the pandemic working with Mr. Bungle and other projects, how figures like Mike Patton and John Zorn have expanded his musical prowess, how his early days with Slayer innovated drumming as well as extreme music, how Rick Rubin helped the band grow, what is was like leaving Slayer, how Grip Inc. came together and his experience starting a new band from scratch, expanding his career playing with different bands like Testament and Fantomas, his thought process on organic drumming, gaining closure by rejoining Slayer and being able to play the last shows with Jeff Hanneman, his philosophy on staying humble, and what it was like to fill in for Metallica.This episode features the songs "End of Heartache" by Pathos and Logos and "Raping Your Mind" by Mr. Bungle.Follow Dave on Instagram @DaveLombardo and Twitter @TheDaveLombardoFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Pathos and Logos at https://pathoslogos.bandcamp.com/Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at www.youtube.com/user/scottbowling1580Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes his father, Kevin Coyle, to the show and they talk about Kevin's childhood growing up in New Jersey, how he into playing piano and discovered jazz, what attracted him to American black culture and music, meeting my mother, dealing with racism as an interracial couple, the difficulty of raising two children as a working musician, how he helped cultivate my brother and I's foray into guitar and music, how his politics were shaped, what it was like seeing his sons become professional musicians, and performing piano on a couple God Forbid albums.This episode features the song "The Lonely Dead" by God Forbid featuring Kevin Coyle.Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinCoyle4Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Vio-Lence guitarist, Phil Demmel, to the show and they talk about how Phil has been dealing with life during the pandemic, how his decision to leave Machine Head has affected his life positively, confronting and questioning his playing abilities, why filling in for Slayer saved his music career, how the two bonded during the touring cycle for Through The Ashes of Empires in his early days in Machine Head, his new cover project, BPMD, reuniting with Vio-Lence, and take a walk down memory lane about the late 80s thrash scene and why Vio-Lence hung it up the first time around.This episode features the songs "The Fall" by The Silencer and "The Permanent Decay" by Echoes of Reckoning featuring Phil Demmel, Brandan Schieppati, David Ellefson, and Dave McClain.Follow Jesse on Instagram @PhilDemmel and Twitter @DemmelitionMHFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor The Silencer at https://www.facebook.com/thesilencermusic/Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices