Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

Vic Fuentes and Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil dive into their journey from MySpace fame to headlining gigs at major venues like Madison Square Garden. They reminisce about their early days in the San Diego music scene, the chaotic hustle of Warped Tour, and their viral hit 'King For A Day' on TikTok. The duo also shares personal stories about their creative processes, spooky recording experiences in New Orleans, and their love for grunge influences. Expect laughs, nostalgic moments, and a heartfelt connection to their fans!

On this special bonus episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with a Lipps Service veteran, longtime friend, and blistering rock ‘n’ roller — Luke Spiller. Famously known as the electric frontman of British rock band The Struts, Luke is getting ready for the release of his debut solo record, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine. The two get into everything behind the making of the new album, which is slated to be released on April 25. They discuss Luke’s journey of going solo, how he met Scott, and why he wanted to make his own record outside of the band. He talks about his relationships with Jason Falkner of Jellyfish (Scott’s favorite band!) and the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. He also tells the stories behind a few of the new songs, including the title-track and “Devil In Me.” To close, Luke lists his top 5 solo albums from a lead singer of a band. Tune into a friendly and exciting conversation with Luke Spiller! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @scottlippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:00 - Intro01:44 - Journey to solo album & how Luke and Scott met02:11 - Starting the album in 202002:44 - Why he went solo04:18 - How he decides if it’s a Struts song or a solo song05:05 - Themes of love on the record06:00 - “Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine”07:12 - Jason Falkner07:49 - Taylor Hawkins09:11 - Bond theme ideas for the record10:36 - “Devil in Me"12:22 - Mel’s Diner14:07 - Lyricism on the record15:31 - Going solo17:00 - Taylor Hawkins, “Angel Like You” & Shane Hawkins20:21 - The Sun Rose shows in LA21:00 - Top 5 solo albums from a lead singer of a band

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the iconic drummer, Stewart Copeland, of the legendary '80s rock band The Police. The two get into Stewart’s early days in music, his father being in the CIA, and influences like Ginger Baker. Stewart talks about his proudest moment, which songs he would redo, and meeting the famed producer George Martin. He discusses his relationship and some experiences with frontman Sting, reuniting with the band, and his composing work. To close, Stewart lists his top 5 drummers of all time, his perfect album, and the lineup of his ideal supergroup. Tune in for a legendary conversation with the Hall-of-Famer drummer! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @ScottLippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @Robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 0:00:00 - Intro0:02:00 - Grammys0:05:30 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame0:08:26 - Growing up0:14:50 - Ginger Baker0:15:00 - First bands0:19:44 - Meeting The Police0:29:00 - Clark Kent0:31:25 - Proudest moment0:35:25 - Any songs Stewart would redo?0:39:00 - Coming to America0:45:00 - “Every Breath You Take”0:46:00 - The time Sting yelled0:49:00 - Did the band end too soon?0:50:00 - George Martin story0:53:00 - The band’s dynamic during the reunion0:54:50 - How much money would it take to reunite?0:56:00 - The Doors0:57:00 - Composing0:58:00 - Top 5 drummers1:03:00 - Perfect album1:07:00 - Supergroup1:08:00 - New projects

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s leading rock frontmen, Brent Smith of Shinedown. The two dive into the Grammys, the current state of rock ‘n’ roll, and some of music’s biggest new stars, including Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. They also discuss Brent’s upbringing, early music influences, and the band's beginnings. Brent explores his experiences with addiction, recovery, and loss, and the meaning behind what it means to get a second chance. They detail the band’s immense radio success, their many top hits, and the making of their newest music. To close, Brent lists his Top 5 criminally underrated singers. Tune in to a great chat with the hit-making and wonderful frontman — Brent Smith! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @ScottLippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @Robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 1:30 - Being without a home3:27 - His first big purchase4:51 - Sending money to Spiritbox6:30 - The Grammys and the state of rock 'n' roll7:00 - Benson Boone and Teddy Swims13:00 - Growing up16:30 - Early musical influences20:09 - Getting signed and re-signed26:56 - Shinedown’s success with radio31:15 - The meaning behind second chance36:30 - Addiction and sobriety44:00 - Loss45:37 - New music50:51 - Top 5 criminally underrated singers

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with sitcom legend and drummer John Stamos. The two longtime friends get into their shared experiences drumming for two of music’s biggest acts — John with The Beach Boys and Scott with Courtney Love. John dives into how he got the gig with the iconic surf rockers and the optimism of their timeless music. He also talks about meeting and befriending stars, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, and Taylor Hawkins. Most prominently known for his fan-favorite television roles, John reflects on his acting career and shows like Full House and E.R. He discusses what it’s like being a father and details some of the stories from his new memoir. To close the interview, John lists his top 5 underrated rock bands. Tune into a funny and insightful chat with the one and only — John Stamos! CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @ScottLippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @Robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 01:00 - Welcoming John02:15 - Being drummers03:00 - Getting started with The Beach Boys06:30 - Playing at the Washington Monument & meeting Jimmy Page at the Watergate Hotel10:20 - Optimism of The Beach Boys music11:50 - Growing up in Orange County14:00 - Sammy Davis Jr. getting Stamos to perform music on TV for the first time16:00 - Introducing parents to Frank Sinatra17:11 - Relationship with Don Rickles20:00 - Joining E.R.22:30 - Full House25:00 - Frequency of performances with The Beach Boys29:20 - Bonding with son over drums30:20 - Relationship with Taylor Hawkins32:58 - Music video with The Offspring34:00 - Onstage "pinch-me" moments34:41 - John Fogerty37:16 - Writing the memoir & DUI story & rehab41:30 - Top 5 underrated rock bands45:12 - Musicians on the internet49:50 - Stick twirling & paradiddles

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes social media star and musician Chase Hudson, also known as Huddy. They begin the episode discussing the tragic wildfires near Chase's home in California and what his family did to evacuate. Chase also gets into the growing pains of touring and what it was like starting a career as a professional musician. He talks about living in the Hype House, and the troubles that came with leaving it to pursue a different career. Chase shares his affinity for the pop-punk renaissance and dream collaborations with artists from the genre. They end the interview by talking about Chase's dream supergroup, his favorite hard rock and metal bands of all time, and his upcoming projects. CREDITS (Instagram handles)Host @ScottLippsEdited by @toastycakesMusic by @Robby_hoffProduced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts LA Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:15 - Intro 01:21 - Wildfire evacuations03:49 - T-shirts05:35 - Leaving California08:50 - Touring11:28 - Screaming in songs12:57 - Growing up 15:21 - Becoming a musician 20:27 - Viral videos21:48 - TikTok ban26:49 - Hype House33:11 - Transitioning into music 35:38 - Pop punk revival 37:19 - Dream collabs39:25 - Working with MGK and Sydney Sweeney42:41 - Writing lyrics 45:21 - Discussing upcoming album 47:47 - Building a supergroup48:54 - Perfect album 50:11 - Top 5 hard rock bands 54:39 - Looking forward to the year

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the thrash metal guitarist and songwriter, formerly of Slayer, Kerry King. They start off talking about Kerry’s love for Australia, his experience with snake trading and breeding, and other metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica. They also get into Kerry’s early music inspirations, friendships with the “big four” metal bands, and the PMRC controversy. Kerry also reflects on recording with Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin, working with Dimebag Darrell, and turning down opportunities to tour again with Slayer. They close the interview by talking about Kerry’s upcoming tour and his newest album, From Hell I Rise, and Kerry lists his top 5 perfect albums and guitarists of all time. CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Produced by @whitakermarisaRecorded at Melrose Podcasts NY Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products. 00:14 - Intro01:18 - Australia01:46 - Snake trading and breeding02:39 - Iron Maiden03:51 - Steve Harris story04:45 - Lars Ulrich story05:40 - Drones06:38 - Early music inspirations07:30 - First concerts08:20 - Eddie Van Halen09:10 - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest10:40 - Finding music & magazines11:44 - Guitar lessons12:50 - Band with guitar teacher13:24 - Punk15:35 - Playing the hits at concerts16:07 - Meeting the members of the band17:28 - Metallica & Dave Mustaine18:20 - Slayer vs. Metallica sound19:00 - James Hetfield19:37 - Big four shows20:15 - Turning down Slayer tours21:02 - Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC)21:30 - Weird fan autograph requests22:44 - Dimebag Darrell & Pantera25:05 - Beastie Boys “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” story26:30 - Rick Rubin27:29 - New album, From Hell I Rise28:11 - “Starting over” with new band29:23 - New band & members & band name31:47 - Machine Head32:35 - Songwriting for Slayer and solo album34:37 - Lyrical inspirations on new album35:15 - “Crucifixation”36:45 - Working on second solo album36:59 - Tour with Mastodon & Lamb of God37:48 - Coming up with setlists38:12 - Top 5 perfect albums39:07 - Top 5 guitar players of all time39:54 - Upcoming tour40:38 - Celebrities wearing Slayer t-shirts

In this episode of Lipps Service — the second installment of our NYC music scene series — Scott sits down with four buzzing artists out of the East Coast — Des Rocs, Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia, and Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis. Starting off with the blistering rock ‘n’ roller, Des Rocs discusses his upbringing and musical influences from Long Island, including odd jobs he’s had to support his music career. Des also talks about his endorsement from UFC’s Dana White, funny stories of his performances alongside The Cult and The Rolling Stones, and the influence ofIan Astbury and Queen’s Live At Wembley album. Next up, Brooklyn-bred rock band Pan Arcadia’s frontman Eamon Rush and drummer Brian Duke get into their local performances at different venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, living together at “The Shack” and their home studio, and NYC influences like Lou Reed and The Strokes. Eamon and Brian also talk about their various charity benefit concerts like “Save The Scene” and “Rock The Pantry,” the camaraderie of the local current scene, and insight into the band’s upcoming music releases. Last but not least, Scott talks with eclectic frontman Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis, who dives into his musical beginnings in LA and Boston, comparing LA vs. NYC music, and the band’s experience working with experimental producer Gordon Raphael. Connor gets into winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest, the band’s forthcoming self-titled junior album, and their headlining gig in support of the release at Bowery Ballroom in January 2025. TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 – Intro0:03:03 – Des Rocs intro0:03:40 – Early music writing and making0:04:20 – NYC influence0:04:50 – Dana White’s endorsement0:05:35 – Ian Astbury of The Cult story0:07:21 – Family and upbringing0:08:01 – Odd jobs0:08:50 – Rockville, Long Island0:09:05 – Early music influences0:09:35 – QueenLive At Wembley ‘860:10:22 – Genre-defying music & art0:11:28 – Early lyric writing0:11:50 – Dreaming of and manifesting being a musician0:12:55 – Performing in Long Island0:13:50 – 2010s NYC music influences0:14:50 – Opening for The Rolling Stones story0:17:34 – Opening for Muse story0:18:45 – Hotel orgy tour story0:20:00 – Touring economics0:21:48 – Performing in Europe0:22:10 – “I Am The Lightning”0:23:10 – Promotion through word of mouth 0:24:35 – Working with Mark Seliger on new album, Dream Machine0:25:01 – 2025 plans0:25:24 – Labels & the music industry0:26:20 – East Coast music0:27:30 – Rock ‘n’ roll giants & influences0:28:48 – Top 5 East Coast artists0:29:41 – Top 5 rock albums0:31:19 – Top 5 underrated frontmen/women0:31:54 – Ian Astbury———————0:35:42 – Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia intro0:35:58 – Abandoned Chinatown church performance0:37:05 – Eamon growing up in Manhattan & music scene then0:39:27 – Dimes Square0:40:02 – Living together as a band at “The Shack”0:41:33 – Music influences0:42:10 – 20-year music cycle0:42:45 – The Strokes 0:43:40 – Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground0:44:21 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene & Matt Weinberger0:45:50 – Favorite NYC artists right now0:47:37 – Young band economics0:49:03 – 2021 livestream benefit concert “Save The Scene” 0:51:40 – Performing at various venues and locations 0:52:19 – Recording and mixing music0:53:08 – Upcoming music releases and influences0:53:43 – Top 5 new bands0:55:38 – Favorite new bands0:56:00 – How Eamon got banned from MSG story0:57:13 – Food drive & livestream benefit concert “Rock The Pantry”0:58:55 – Top 5 places to eat and drink in Brooklyn1:00:05 – Taking ginger shots with Scott and Marisa———————1:01:57 – Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis intro1:02:44 – Music and performance beginnings in LA and Boston1:03:45 – Music influences1:04:25 – Comparing LA vs. NYC music and energy1:06:45 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene1:07:44 – Band information1:08:11 – Working with Gordon Raphael1:09:36 – Band name origins1:10:46 – Developing live performance style at Randall’s Island Park1:12:12 – The Stooges and Iggy Pop1:13:00 – Stage diving1:14:41 – Winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest & musical experimentation1:16:28 – Young band economics & creative control1:17:48 – Success and looking ahead  1:18:35 – Current music scene1:19:15 – Wilmah1:20:15 – Making of upcoming junior, self-titled album 1:21:52 – Headlining Bowery Ballroom gig in January 20251:22:17 – Upcoming music releases1:22:34 – Top 5 NYC venues to perform at1:24:03 – Favorite NYC albums

In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Dexter and Noodles from The Offspring. They go over the band’s early SoCal days, how they got signed, and their brotherhood with bands like Rancid and NOFX. Dexter and Noodles share their inspiration for their new albumSupercharged, as well as discussing the new streaming age of music and working with Bob Rock. 00:00:38 - record promo00:01:00 - last NOFX show00:01:50 -brotherhood w Pennywise, Bad Religion, NOFX, Rancid00:02:50 - The Offspring podcast00:04:16 - lasting 40 years00:06:07 - bands origin story00:09:15 - pre-Epitaph days, getting signed00:10:37 -playing chess w Epitaph guy to get signed, punk chess00:12:15 - successful of first record00:14:24 - crazy early day shows on Gilman St00:18:00 - touring and camping out on the road00:20:10 - making Smash and it’s success00:21:56 -writing Come Out and Play00:27:53 - other Club Lingerie bands00:28:21 - Pretty Fly For a White Guy00:30:24 - sophomore album00:33:25 - streaming age of music for a band like The Offspring00:34:32 - AFI label00:36:47 - most successful headlining tour, playing with Ed Sheeran, Sir Brian May, Yungblud, Emily Armstrong00:43:10 - Woodstock ’9900:45:40 -new Offspring record, what inspired it00:48:21 - Dexter running triathlon00:49:02 - working with Bob Rock00:52:35 - how does The Offspring pick a setlist00:55:49 - new age of hardcore bands00:56:23 - poorly aged records00:59:05 -Top 5 SoCal Restaurants01:01:57 -best punk band of all time01:03:52 -The Offsprings supergroups

On this episode, Scott sits down with the influential and dynamic guitarist who helped shape the sound of the ‘90s — in his second time on Lipps Service — Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains! Jerry shares some behind-the-scenes details from recording his new album, I Want Blood, including exploring spoken word and finding new avenues for creative processes. Later on, the two get into the early days of Alice in Chains, how Jerry met Layne Staley, and the recording process of Jar of Flies. Beyond Jerry’s early career, they discuss Jerry’s touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde, being friends with Eddie Van Halen, and writing music with Chris Cornell. The episode wraps up with Jerry listing his favorite films, albums, and underrated bands. Tune in for this insightful interview with the one and only Jerry Cantrell! CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @ScottLipps Edited by @toastycakes Music by @Robby_hoff Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Catching up 01:40 - Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne 03:19 - Eddie Van Halen stories 06:22 - Writing “Nutshell” 08:27 - 'Jar of Flies' 11:20 - Writing with Chris Cornell 12:48 - Features on the new album 14:50 - Camaraderie in Seattle 16:26 - Grunge 17:14 - Getting back to solo music 20:19 - Early music inspirations 22:28 - Meeting Layne Staley 28:13 - Finding the Alice sound 31:54 - Nirvana and the scene 33:45 - Story behind “Rooster” 38:00 - Revisiting records 39:26 - Writing songs 45:38 - Finding his voice 49:31 - Economics 54:09 - Favorite albums 55:26 - Top 5 films 57:25 - Underrated bands 58:28 - Upcoming tours and cities