The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc welcomes Periphery drummer and co-founder of GetGood Drums, Matt Halpern, to the show and they talk about Periphery's approach to writing and recording a new album during the pandemic, the secret to the band's chemistry, how he balances his naturalistic drumming style with the more computerized modern technology of digital drum programs, what inspired him to start the music education company, Bandhappy, and become an entrepreneur, why he focuses so much of his life on health, wellness, and being disciplined, and the two wrap up talking about some of their favorite films.This episode features the songs "Until I Can Breathe" by Cerebellion and "Feed The Ground" by Periphery.Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @MattPeripheryFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Cerebellion at cerebellion1.comListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Chad Johnson, co-founder of Furnace Fest, Takehold Records and former A&R of Tooth & Nail Records, to the show, and they talk about the possibility of nostalgia inspiring the revival of Furnace Fest, the challenge of having to reschedule the fest multiple times due to Covid-19, the influence of his Christian background and the Christian hardcore scene on the culture of the festival, how Furnace Fest has learned from the early days and famous failures like Fyre Fest and Woodstock 99, his time starting Takehold Records and working for Tooth & Nail Records, and the future of the festival.This episode features the songs "Barriers" by Light The Fire and "Reborn Empowered" by Living Sacrifice.Follow Chad on Instagram and Twitter @chadislivingFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Light The Fire at www.lightthefire.comListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes heavy music producer, Zeuss, to the show and they talk about Zeuss coming up in his early days in Western Massachusetts as a guitar player who eventually taught himself to record bands, how he met the guys in Shadows Fall, what it was like working on and developing the music for Determination with God Forbid, why he thinks the album and process of making the album were special, his influence on Doc's guitar playing, how he evolved as a producer as the record industry changed, his role as a longtime producer of Hatebreed, how he feels he impacted the Deathcore subgenre by working with bands like Acacia Strain and Whitechapel, and his more recent success branching out with bigger names like Rob Zombie and Queensrÿche.This episode features the songs "Death March" by Sangre and "The Triumph of King Freak" by Rob Zombie.Follow Zeuss on Instagram @zuessproducer and Twitter @zuess1Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Sangre at Http://www.Sangremetal.comListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Static-X, Fear Factory, and Asesino bassist, Tony Campos, to the show, and they talk about Tony's early years in LA playing with death metal band, Dominion, how he met the Wayne and started Static-X, how they experimented with different styles before finding their sound, what achieving success so quickly with the band was like, touring with Slayer and Pantera, why the band eventually broke up, how he ended up getting so many gigs playing with bands like Soulfly, Prong, Possessed, and Ministry, staying true to his roots with death metal band, Asesino, with Dino Cazares, how he ended up joining Fear Factory, how the Static-X reunion came about and making sure they pay homage to Wayne Static's legacy respectfully.This episode features the songs "Monster" by ALYXX and "Terminator Oscillator" by Static-X.Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor ALYXX at officialalyxx.comPlease support this episode's other sponsor March Forth Podcast with Mike Bauman at marchforth.podbean.comListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes David Sanchez, vocalist/guitarist of Havok and host of the "Riffs or Die" podcast, to the show as they do a podswap episode where this conversation will be featured on both "Riffs or Die" and "The Ex-Man". They talk about Havok releasing their most recent album, V, during the pandemic, their philosophies on guitar, and debate many issues from free speech to the modern media to critical race theory, and what inspired David to start Havok in the tradition of classic thrash metal.This episode features the songs "Opinions" by The Opinion Industry and "Ritual of the Mind" by Havok.Follow David on Instagram @David_Havok and Twitter @DavidFreeThinkFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor The Opinion Industry at www.theopinionindustry.com.auListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Monuments guitarist, Olly Steele, to the show and they talk about dealing with life in the pandemic, how he discovered metal through metalcore and the NWOAHM, what it was like as a black kid in the UK who was into metal, how he joined Monuments, his thoughts on the gear nerd culture of Djent, his philosophy on guitar and music, how the band God Forbid influenced him, and why he decided to quit Monuments.This episode features the songs "The Mantle" by Leveler and "Try" by Olly Steele featuring Ian Kenny.Follow Dee on Instagram @ollysteele and Twitter @ollymonumentsFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Leveler at https://www.facebook.com/Leveler303Please support this episode's other sponsor March Forth Podcast with Mike Bauman at marchforth.podbean.comListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider, to the show and they talk about Twisted Sister's early days as a blue-collar cover band on Long Island, how toiling as a bar band shaped his work ethic as a performer, the tension between Dee and Jay Jay French, what it felt like to finally achieve success, why he went broke during the 90s, how adversity led to him pursuing multiple careers in radio, acting, and writing, the legacy of his testimony in Congress speaking against The PMRC and censorship, and what it's been like developing his new heavier metal solo career with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed.This episode features the songs "Hiding in the Shadows" by Defy The Tyrants and "Time To Choose" by Dee Snider.Follow Dee on Instagram and Twitter @DeeSniderFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Defy The Tyrants at https://www.facebook.com/DefyTheTyrantsListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former God Forbid guitarist, Matt Wicklund, to the show and they talk about Matt's move to Sofia, Bulgaria, how he got involved in the metal scene as a teenager in Seattle, his time playing with metalcore/thrash band, Himsa, how a tumultuous marriage brought him to Los Angeles, how he ended up joining God Forbid, what the creative process was like of working on the Equilibrium album together, how he dealt with the breakup of the band, the difficulties of starting a brand new band, Ghost Ship Octavius, with Chris Amott and Van Williams, how fatherhood and his new life in Bulgaria have changed him, and his latest project, Apollæn.This episode features the songs "The Sect" by Von Spriggan and "Sarturnine" by Ghost Ship Octavius.Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @MattWicklundFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Von Spriggan at https://www.facebook.com/von.spriggan/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes artist manager, Justin Arcangel, to the show and they talk about Doc's experience with Bad Wolves taking off, the current state of the heavy music scene, Justin getting into the business as a lawyer, how he discovered Trivium, how they dealt with early success, working with bands that didn't make it like Seemless and Sanctity, why he joined up with 5B Management who works with Slipknot, what his philosophy on building artists careers is, and his latest discovery, Unto Others.This episode features the songs "Glitches" by Serious Matters and "When Will Gods Work Be Done" by Unto Others.Follow Justin on Instagram and Twitter @mrarc99Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Serious Matters at https://www.seriousmattersnj.com/Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Judas Priest guitarist, K.K. Downing, to the show and they talk about K.K. being inspired by American blues artists as a young man in Birmingham, UK, how Jimi Hendrex laid the foundation for hard rock and metal, how his writing process has evolved over the years, why he is still just as much a fan of metal and rock as he is a creator and performer, what motivated him to start KK's Priest, his relationship with Tim "Ripper" Owens through the years, and he tells the story of why he's no longer in Judas Priest.This episode features the songs "Addiction" by Silent Season and "Thunderbolt Hellfire" by KK's Priest.Follow K.K. on Instagram @K.K.Downingsteelmill and Twitter @KKsPriestFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoylePlease support this episode's sponsor Silent Season at https://www.facebook.com/SilentSeasonMusicListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices