The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc talks with Kittie drummer, Mercedes Lander, about the financial difficulties that led to the band winding down their career, the challenges of being a Canadian band, how Kittie got their start, how monumental success affected them being so young, their transition coming out of the nu metal scene into the traditional metal world, resisting exploitation from the music industry, life and career after Kittie, and the forthcoming Kittie documentary.This episode features the song "JET" by White Swan.Follow Mercedes Lander on Instagram and Twitter @love_instereoFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleFind more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc reflects on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA, and speaks with ex-God Forbid drummer Corey Pierce about how he dealt with the break up of the band, the evolution of the band's sound throughout their career, lament on lost opportunities, discuss Corey's career post-God Forbid, and mull the possibility of a reunion.This episode features the God Forbid song "Static Signal", a B-side from the 2009 Earthsblood album.Follow Corey on Instagram and Twitter @CorforbidFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleListen to more excellent podcasts like at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with God Forbid's ex-manager Dave "The Rev" Ciancio about how his artist management career got started with The Syndicate, what attracted him to want to work with God Forbid, the exciting east coast metal and hardcore scene of the late 90s and early 00s, why he ended up quitting managing God Forbid and eventually leaving artist management altogether, and gives some insight into his career path after leaving the music industry.This episode features the God Forbid song "Nothing" from the 2001 album Determination.You can follow The Rev on Instagram @RevCiancioYou can follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleListen to more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with Broken Hope founder and guitarist, Jeremy Wagner, about being the "last man standing" in a band with a 20-year history, how their long hiatus came about, what the 90s death metal scene was like, Jeremy's fiction writing career, and how the band's approach has changed in the modern era of social media.This episode features the song "Blast Frozen" by Broken Hope from their new album Mutilated and Assimilated. Follow Jeremy on Twitter @JeremyXWagnerFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleCheck out more great podcasts like this on www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with ex-Chimaira bassist Jim LaMarca about their forthcoming reunion show, political observation in Cleveland, how he came to becoming a professional barber, why he ultimately left Chimaira in 2010, ponders the mistakes made by the band, and talk NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers.This episode features the song "Wither" by Impending Lies.Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleFind more great podcasts like The Ex Man at www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandan Schieppati, ex-vocalist of Bleeding Through and ex-guitarist of 18 Visions, joins Doc to discuss the Orange County hardcore scene, the dawn of Fashioncore, how he transitioned from 18 Visions to Bleeding Through, his personal struggle and outward pressure grappling with overbearing ambition and expectations, and how his passion for fitness led him to set Bleeding Through aside to start his own gym and clothing line, Rise Above Fitness, as well as new endeavors with his band, The Iron Son, and podcast, Positively Negative.This episode features the songs "Promised Me The World" by Vagus Nerve and "Unleash Hell" by The Iron Son.You can find Brandan on Instagram @BrandanSchieppati or his website - http://brandanschieppati.com/You can find Rise Above Fitness on Instagram @riseabovefitness or website - https://www.riseabovefitnessoc.com/Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle or his website - www.doccoyle.netListen to this podcast and others like in at http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In lieu of having a guest, Doc decides to put a spotlight on the fans and supporters by answering their questions for an entire episode.This episode features the song "The World Is Yours" by In Search of Sun from the album The World Is Yours, and the song "N2" by God Forbid from the album Reject The Sickness, which is currently available under the dual release Sickness and Misery.Follow Doc Coyle on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DocCoyleOfficial/Hear more high quality podcasts like this at http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc chats with Darkest Hour founder and guitarist, Mike Schleibaum, about the sacrifices and grind of DIY touring, Doc's challenge with learning the guitar technique behind Darkest Hour songs, how Mike stays so enthusiastic and Darkest Hour's unique longevity, how the line-up changes have allowed the band to excel, Mike's time playing with the legendary hardcore band, Battery, dealing with the transition and backlash of being ex-straight edge, they brainstorm on ways to make independent music careers more achievable by organizing through collectivism, and compare the approaches and reactions between the previous more commercial self-titled album and their latest more gritty album, Godless Prophets and the Migrant Flora.This episode features the song "This Is The Truth" by Darkest Hour from the album Godless Prophets and the Migrant Flora.Follow Darkest Hour on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DarkestHourDudes/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darkest_hour_official/Twitter - https://twitter.com/darkesthourrockFollow Doc on Twitter and Instagram @DocCoyleSupport JabberJaw Media shows here - http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc rants against the criticism on being involved with "too many" music projects, and chats with ex-Candiria and ex-Fuel drummer, Ken Schalk, about his drumming philosophy, his approach to artistic living, evolving from Candiria being a death metal band to finding a home within the hardcore scene, Candiria's stylistic changes and connection to New York City, his transition moving from NYC to LA, his experience playing with Fuel and The Misfits, and his involvement or lack thereof on the latest Candiria album.This episode features the songs "Learn To Live" by Bad Wolves and "Mathematics" by Candiria.Follow Ken on Instagram @ken_schalk and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KenMusicLessons/Follow Doc on Twitter and Instagram @DocCoyleFind and support Jabberjaw Media podcasts at http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with ex-In Flames bassist, Peter Iwers, about his new venture co-owning and running a beer brewing company - Odd Island Brewing, his new band CYHRA with ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, the thought process and feelings that led to his exiting In Flames, what the 90s metal scene in Sweden and early years for the band was like, and why Sweden seems to have such high-level musicianship.This episode features the song "Chasing Demons" by Jasta feat. Howard Jones and a clip of the song "Zombie Inc." by In Flames.Follow Peter, his new band CYHRA, and Odd Island Brewing on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/peteriwers/https://www.instagram.com/cyhra_official/https://www.instagram.com/oddislandbrewing/Follow Doc on Twitter and Instagram - @DocCoyleSupport Jabberjaw Media shows at www.jabberjawmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices