The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc welcomes Killswitch Engage vocalist, Jesse Leach, to the show and they talk about Jesse coming up in the Rhode Island punk and grind scene with his first bands Corrin and Nothing Stays Gold, how Killswitch Engage came together as side project, what he thinks made Killswitch special and stand out from the pack, breaking through with Alive or Just Breathing, why he quit the band shortly after starting to tour for the album, why he decided to get back on the horse with a new band, Seemless, how struggling to make a living and toiling in the underground scene evolved his mindset, reconnecting with Adam D for the band, Times of Grace, what it was like rejoining Killswitch, getting vocal surgery, and his new hardcore punk band, The Weapon.This episode features the songs "Sorcerer" by The Periwinkle Massacre and "Pink Tax" by The Weapon.Follow Jesse on Instagram @jesse_d_leach and Twitter @EyeAgainstIFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor The Periwinkle Massacre at https://www.facebook.com/theperiwinklemassacre/Please support this episode's 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 Bullet For My Valentine lead guitarist, Michael "Padge" Paget, to the show to talk about how BFMV has maintained so much consistency over the years, his philosophy of personal humility despite great success and fame, how the UK metal scene evolved out of obscurity with breakout artists like BFMV, what is was like working with producer Colin Richardson and having massive early success, the pain of losing band members, the downside of success and how money and excess almost destroyed the band, and how the pandemic has affected the UK and shaped their prospects to start playing live.This episode features the songs "Whiskey Mistress" by Beneath the Hollow, "Obscene" by Halcyon Wander, and "No Easy Way Out" by Bullet For My Valentine.Follow Padge on Instagram @padgebfmv and Twitter @MichaelPagetPadge photo by Trevor Williams - @trevorwilliamsphotographyPlease support this episode's sponsor Beneath the Hollow at https://bth1.net/ Web store discount code for Ex-Man podcast Listeners - DOC2020 Please support this episode's sponsor Halcyon Wander at facebook.com/halcyonwanderBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist, Stevic MacKay, to the show and they talk about Twelve Foot Ninja's career, his personal struggle with the pitfalls of trying to break the band internationally, and then the two discuss the Stevic's disagreements with The Punk MBA's Finn McKenty about how rock and metal bands deal with the Spotify pay structure.This episode features the songs "Shooken To The Core" by Generation Underground, "Beliefs" by The Silencer, and "Invincible" by Twelve Foot Ninja.Follow Stevic on Instagram @StevicMackayFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Generation Underground at https://generationunderground.com/Please support this episode's sponsor The Silencer at https://thesilencermusic.bandcamp.com/Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company at https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottBowlinggoodcompany/featuredBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes HELLYEAH guitarist, Tom Maxwell, to the show and they talk about all the political and social unrest in the world at the moment, how his old band, Nothingface, came up in Baltimore and Northeast scene, why he thinks they didn't get past certain hurdles of success, losing their singer, Matt Holt, to drug addiction, how HELLYEAH came together, learning how to adjust to not being the only guitar player in a band, evolving creative with the band over the years, and how Vinnie Paul's death has affected his will to keep going on with the band.This episode features the song "Low" by Royalty Kult and "Can't Wait For Violence" by Nothingface.Follow Tom on Instagram @TomMaxwellOfficialFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Royalty Kult at https://royaltykult.com/Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Fozzy and Stuck Mojo guitarist, Rich "The Duke" Ward, to the show and they talk about guitar gear and the secret to Rich's signature tone, his early diverse musical influences, how he met Bonz and formed Stuck Mojo, grinding it out in the early days of the band, what the experience was like working with Devin Townsend and Daniel Bergstrand, why he thinks the band struggled to get over the hump, how Fozzy came together, when he almost quit music and the turning point that brought him back, what it's like being in a band with Chris Jericho, and how he has evolved as a writer and musician as Fozzy becomes more successful.This episode features the song "Unforgiven" by New Saviors and "Raise the Dead Man" by Stuck Mojo.Follow Rich on Instagram @officialrichward and Twitter @thedukeofmetalFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor New Saviors at https://newsaviorsband.bandcamp.com/album/new-saviorsBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes founder and owner of War Machine Marketing, Ro Kohli, to the show and they talk about how Ro got into the metal scene in Central New Jersey as a teenager, how he went from releasing a local rock zine to eventually landing a job at Roadrunner records as a Tour Coordinator, his transition from that job to becoming the head of the Roadcrew, the Roadrunner street team, what he learned about marketing from touring, how he ended up as head of marketing for Century Media records, securing Alien V. Predator bus wraps and tour support money for God Forbid and Lacuna Coil during Ozzfest 2004, and why he left Century Media and eventually started his own company, War Machine Marketing.This episode features the song "Judith" by Vagus Nerve featuring Aaron Bruch, Meytal Cohen and Mark Vollelunga.Follow Ro on Instagram @WarMarchineMarketingFollow 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 JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes, Dale "Rage" Resteghini, to the show, music video director and the writer and director of the forthcoming, controversial television show, CRACKA. They talk about Dale's early brushes with the law which led him to spend time in prison, how he cleaned up his life by getting into acting, writing and directing his first film, Colorz of Rage, how he fell into directing metal and hardcore videos by meeting Jamey Jasta on the Tattoo The Earth Tour, his transition into becoming one of the biggest music video directors in hip hop, what inspired him to create CRACKA, his connection to black culture, and the two debate the backlash from the CRACKA trailer and the current state of race relations in America.This episode features the songs "Witch City" by Carnivora and "Colossus" by Avatar.Follow Dale on Instagram and Twitter @ReelRageFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Carnivora at facebook.com/carnivoraPlease support this episode's sponsor Legendary Rock Stories at risinggiantsnetwork.comBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Bad Wolves lawyer, Eric German, back to the show and they talk about how the economic shutdown surrounding COVID-19 has altered and hurt the music industry, how artists can possibly take advantage of this challenging time, what the state of the rock and metal genre is in terms of business and commerce, and debate how bands should share equity, and if the concept of traditional band structures is even relevant to the modern music industry.This episode features the songs "Warrior" by Jazmin Conte and "Bullet" by Hyro The Hero.Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter @ejgermanFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor War Machine Marketing at warmachinemarketing.com or email them at ro@warmachinemarketing.comBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes God Forbid bass player, John Outcalt aka "Beeker" to the show and they talk about being back at John's house where God Forbid used to rehearse and wrote many of the albums, how he maintained stability and his professional work situation throughout his time with the band. how he joined God Forbid, what it was like getting some success with touring and getting a record deal, his experience being the only white guy in the band, how the band evolved creatively over the years, how he dealt with the financial struggles of being in an underground band, his approach to bass playing in genre that often doesn't appreciate bass guitar, and how his life has evolved since the band broke up.This episode features the songs "Ministry of Defense" by Pathos and Logos and "A Reflection of the Past" by God Forbid.Follow 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 "Legendary Rock Stories" at https://risinggiantsnetwork.com/project/legendary-rock-stories/Buy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes ex-The Haunted vocalist, Peter Dolving, to the show and they talk about the difficulties that led to Peter leaving The Haunted and eventually the music business altogether, why he grew up in Sweden with a more American mentality, how his family's financial troubles led him to becoming a street musician, his time with his breakout band, Mary Beats Jane, how he ended up joining The Haunted, why he quit The Haunted the first time and then re-joined three years later, The Haunted having a breakthrough album with ReVolver, God Forbid and The Haunted touring together, the spiritual elements of creativity, and how his life has evolved since he left the music industry and became an entrepreneur.This episode features the songs "If The Antidote Was Real" by The Chase Signal and "Undead" (Demo) by The Haunted.Follow Peter on Instagram and Twitter @PeterDolvingFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor The Chase Signal at facebook.com/thechasesignal Use the code EXMAN20 to get 20% off the Merch store.Please support this episode's sponsor War Machine Marketing at warmachinemarketing.com or email them at ro@warmachinemarketing.comBuy the official Ex-Man Podcast T-shirt at https://doccoyle.net/shop/Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices