The Metalsucks Podcast

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we’ve got none other than Austin Haines from Outer Heaven on the show this week! During our chat, we discuss his love for the Alien film franchise, how it may have the best sequel of any series, and how the world create on their new album Infinite Psychic Depths is a prequel to their previous one. We also chat about the album’s artwork, how the band’s two full lengths tie together, the guest vocalist he secretly hoped would commit, and how important it is to stay true to Outer Heaven’s sound. Petar and Jozalyn discuss Ozzy Osbourne dropping off the Power Trip festival and the band announced as his replacement, our thoughts on the impact of a Creed reunion, and Puddle of Mudd releasing a new song that doesn’t really live up to their past. Song: Outer Heaven “Pillars of Dust” Feat. J.R. Hayes of Pig Destroyer Song: Outer Heaven “Liquified Mind" Song: Evile “Reap What You Sow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson is our guest this week! We discuss the new record Love’s Holiday coming out July 21, how his lyrical approach changed on the new album, approaching his vocals in an almost live format while in studio, and why he's always been fascinated with artists that have proven to be troublesome humans. We also talk about becoming a father and how he this has made him view his relationship with his father, writing his memoir “A Walk Across Dirty Water And Straight Into Murder’s Row,” his experience of missing out on interviewing Prince, and the importance of not missing band’s you love perform love these in modern times. Petar and Brandon discuss the passing of Drive Like Jehu frontman Rick Froberg, Better Lovers dropping a surprise E.P. to its fans, Frank Bello giving an update on a new Anthrax record, and Mick Mars' latest statement about his former bandmates in Motley Crüe. Song: Drive Like Jehu  Yank Crime Song: “Here Come the Rome Plows” Song: Oxbow “Dead Ahead” Song: Oxbow

Nita Strauss is back on the show! We are here to celebrate her second solo album “The Call of the Void” coming out this Friday, July 7 and as such, we discuss the patience she had to show prior to getting the album released, how the pieces came together to get David Draiman of Disturbed to guest on the album, returning to the road with her solo project last year supporting Black Label Society, and some of the new challenges on road life. She also touched upon having to challenge herself constantly in the ever-changing music industry, receiving a Super Bowl ring when the LA Rams became champions, and why the universe needs to remake the classic Walter Hill film “Crossroads” with Nita replacing Steve Vai. Petar and Sylvia discuss Corey Taylor’s comments on possibly hanging it up in five years with touring Slipknot, Shavo Odadjian once again commenting on the musical hiatus of SOAD, a new study suggesting listening to metal doesn’t help with your college GPA, the tragic passing of Ryan Siew of Polaris, and co

Madeleine Liljestam and Rikard Ekberg of Eleine joined us on this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! We discuss their new album We Shall Remain coming out July 14, the mindset that they were in during the recording of their previous album Dancing In Hell, the surprise diagnosis Madeleine received during the pandemic, how important the fans on their Patreon were during that time and now. We also discussed the current touring situation regarding the rising costs of touring for European bands coming the North America, why they feel merch cuts by venues is an evil practice, and winning over those fans that initially look miserable at the beginning of their set. Petar and Brandon debate Trent Reznor’s comments on releasing new NIN music, celebrating the 30th anniversary of both Morbid Angel’s Covenant and Death’s Individual Thought Patterns. Song: Eleine “We Are Legion” Song: Eleine “Never Forget” Song: Enforcer “Nostalgia” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Fascination Street Studio Founder Jens Bogren on the show!  During our discussion, we chat about his and Ihsahn’s course at URM Academy “How It’s Done” available until July 12th, why he decided to put together a step by step course, and how much of the actually course was scripted. Of course, we had to have a deeper discussion about his experience in the studio, so we asked him about things like: when spending a lot of time on pre-production makes sense, what it's like when bands enter the studio with “demo disease," and what he feels are the most overused elements in demos. We also talked about studio tech and the considerations that go along with it, like what it takes to adapt modern technology in his studio, if he has ever lost an entire song when a hard drive crashed, what he feels can be the most tedious step in recording, and why capturing clean singing in a metal band is vital to the song when needed. Petar and Brandon discuss Dani Filth calling “Spot

This week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast features Mlny Parsonz of Royal Thunder! In our discussion, we discuss the band's first album in over five years Rebuilding The Mountain, the ability to shake off negativity before a performance, having extra time to write and record being good and bad at times, and how the album artworks colors and texture go through the approval process. On a more personal level, we talked about her transition to sobriety and her taking steps to stop the negative cycles in life and focusing on having hope. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss all the news stories surrounding Slipknot this week Craig Jones leaving the band, his replacement, a throwaway surprise E.P., and Corey Taylor planning on taking all of 2024 for his solo project. Song: Royal Thunder “The Knife” Song: Royal Thunder “Fade” Song: Black Spiders “Alright, Alright, Alright” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fates Warning frontman Ray Alder is our guest for this week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast! He's here to discuss his latest solo album II, coming out June 9. As such, we discussed when he had time to focus on following up What The Water Wants, why it’s more difficult for him to write music for his solo project as opposed to Fates Warning, and why he decided on calling the record II. We also get to chatting about the long break from touring he's currently experiencing, how he adapts to change in modern times compared to his youth, if there are any plans for Fates Warning’s 40th anniversary next year, and an update on all his other current projects including Fates Warning and A-Z. This week is a music episode and we present our mid-year best of list, and play a track off of every album we feel you need to listen to before moving into the summer! Song: Insomnium “White Christ” Featuring Sakis Tolis Song: Enslaved “Congelia” Song: Venemous Concept “Fractured” Song: Sermon “Golden” Song: Ray Alder “

On this, the Memorial Day episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Leprous frontman Einar Solberg on the horn! In our interview with him, we discuss his debut solo album 16, out June 2. Our conversation also takes us along what  the writing process was like for the single “Over The Top” and revisit many memories from his formative years, and if he can remember emotions or moments more when looking back. We also talk a bit of shop, asking him when he started working for songs on what became his solo project, what it was like collaborating with Ihsahn through the years, his plans on touring for his solo project, and an update on a new album from Leprous. Petar and Sylvia discuss the passing of original Saint Vitus bassist Mark Adams, Foo Fighters announcing the drummer who will be replacing the late Taylor Hawkins, Corey Taylor’s comments on AI music, and Burton C. Bell’s upcoming solo tour featuring a lot of Fear Factory songs. Song: Saint Vitus “Born Too Late” Song: Einar Solberg “Over The Top” So

Legendary thrash metal bassist David Ellefson is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In our chat, we discussed how his new project Dieth came to be, if there ever was a competitive nature between thrash and death metal bands in the late 80’s, and why Dieth will not be playing on songs from the members previous bands. He also elaborated on how when starting a new project each member's role is defined, how he grew out of his role in Megadeth, and his thoughts on laptops and backing tracks in modern live metal and rock shows. Petar and Sylvia discuss seeing Avenged Sevenfold's first performance in five years, watching Danzig Sings Elvis in a Vegas lounge, the Sick New World festival experiencing sound issues during performances, and how to manage the Vegas heat at all day music festivals. We then read our fan email’s, answering questions, and promoting some of bands and business ventures. Song: Dieth “To Hell And Back” Song: Dieth “Don’t Get Mad…Get Even” Song: Sleep Token “The Summoning” Son

In this special half episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, we get a quick chat with M. Shadows and Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold! Co-host Sylvia Alvarado got them to sit in on her show at KOMP 92.3 to discuss their latest album Life is But A Dream… coming out on June 2.  During their chat, they discuss how the album is an existential crisis in audio form, why they want to take every possible left turn when creating music at this stage, how Avenged Sevenfold can be viewed and a legacy band to many fans, and their influences behind the new single “We Love You.” Song: Avenged Sevenfold “ We Love You” Song: Avenged Sevenfold “Nobody” Song: Gozu “Tom Cruise Control” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we’ve got ProgPower USA promoter Milton Mendonca on the show! During our chat, we discuss how he started out as a fan before becoming a promoter, the process of booking bands for a festival, what a possible VISA hike from the United States government would do to bands, and the financial challenges of doing exclusive North American shows.  Like most interviews these days, we also discuss the impact of having to take a two year break due to the pandemic, what he thinks is the secret to maintaining a festival to keep making money after 20 years, shutting his phone off to watch certain bands, and the hardest lesson he learned promoting a festival every year. Petar and Brandon discuss the impact Anthrax’s “Sound of White Noise” on its 30th anniversary, Vince Neil judging anyone in anything in life on National TV, Vulvodynia drummer almost getting “murdered” by his singer, and the singer releasing an apology before explaining why he almost killed his drummer. Song: Beas

Dez Fafara of Devildriver is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this episode, we celebrate their new album Dealing With Demons Vol. 2, emoji’s making their way in business communication, the income a band would get for plays 20 years ago compared to today, and younger audiences embracing late 90’s bands. We also talk about what it was like touring with Type O Negative in the early 2000’s, the lesson Peter Steele gave him one night while drinking wine, how he gravitates to people in music without ego, his take on the feature of releasing new music for the heavy scene, and how the Devildriver fanbase has accepted any direction he feels his art should go through the years. Petar also tackles Paul Stanley’s comments on gender identity as being a fad, Dee Snider getting remove from the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade because of his support of Paul Stanley, Dustie Waring of BTBAM addressing rape allegations, and Rage Against The Machine getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Song: Devildri

Burning Witches vocalist Laura Guldemond is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! We discuss the writing process for their latest record The Dark Tower, the lyrical inspiration that Countess Bathory played, the importance of the comic book style cover art the band strives for with each release, touring on a cruise, getting sea sick and still performing, the importance of social media for bands in modern times, the craziest time she had at a metal show as a fan, and if she gets more energy from the audience singing or moshing during live shows. Petar and Brandon breakdown the video of Crazy Town singers getting into an ugly fight, Hed(P.E.) kicking them off the tour because of the video, and Bam Margera threatening to kill his family before turning himself into the police. Song: Burning Witches “The Dark Tower” Song: Blood Ceremony “Ipsissimus” Song: Dave Lombardo “Inner Sanctum” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we've got Cattle Decapitation axeman Josh Elmore as our guest on The MetalSucks Podcast! We discuss what it's like having to answer the same questions in interviews, the process of getting a Cattle Decapitation song passed by all of the band members, and which member sends memes in the group texts. We also talk shop, as he shares his experience touring the European festival circuit last Summer, if he thinks taking an opening slot on a tour to grow the band is a good idea at this stage, merch cuts being a reality of touring for the past 10 plus years, and what he feels is the best way to support a band. Petar and Jozalyn also talk about last week's headlines, including the new band featuring ETID and Ex-Dillinger Escape Plan members, our reaction to their first single and name of the new band. They also discuss Foo Fighters announcing a new album and Mötley Crüe gong back in the studio to work on new music. Song: Cattle Decapitation “We Eat Our Young” Song: Cattle Decapitation “Scourge Of The

This week on the MetalSucks Podcast, we've got the one and only Dani Filth, frontman of the irreplaceable Cradle of Filth as our guest this week! During our chat, we discuss their new live album Trouble and Their Double Lives, what it was like going through hours of tape to put together the tracklist, and how the album was not pre-planned before starting the project. Filth also shared details about the challenges of doing a livestream right after the pandemic, the cost of Visas going up and how that will deter European bands from touring the states, his timeframe for the next Cradle of Filth album, and his future collaboration with Ed Sheeran. Petar and Jozalyn also discuss how her recent comedy tour went and promoting the her new album. They also share their thoughts on the new Metallica album, wonder if it will connect with younger audiences, and debate where in ranks in their output of the last 20 years. Song: Cradle of Filth “She Is A Fire” Song: Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall “Holy Ground” (Feat. Gir

Legendary thrash metal lifer Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is our guest this week on The MetalSucks Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Overkill's 20th album Scorched, coming out this Friday, as well as the positive changes he's witnessed in the last 40 years of being in the music business. And in that vein, we also try to find out what his secret is to longevity in the heavy metal scene, the difficulty of separating the business with the love of making music, how the demo of Scorched kept him sane through the pandemic, and how third time was the charm for completing the new album. Along with his chat with Ellsworth, Petar is joined by Brandon to tackle the sheer fraudulent embarrassing that is Kid Rock, him catering to hate and transphobia to sell tickets to his show, what makes an artists clearly disingenuous to their fanbase, and Mötley Crüe setting off their latest drama for all of us to see. Song: Overkill “The Surgeon” Song: Netherlands “Omisha” Song: The Hellfreaks “Weeping Willow” Learn more about

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we've got the one and only Brann Dailor, of Mastodon! Since the band's upcoming tour with Gojira and Lorna Shore is coming up soon, we get down to business and discuss topics like why they have two legs booked of their upcoming tour. We also chat about the time they had two weeks' notice for their first post-pandemic show, what went into the decision of performing a majority of songs of their latest album while on tour, and how that setlist conversation occurs with the Mastodon camp. Dailor also chats about the art of playing the right deep cut for the fans, what he feels is the sweet spot for the length of a concert, what food he wishes he did not see backstage after a show, and how his diet has changed through the years as a touring musician. Aside from the interview, Petar and Sylvia discuss the tragic events that occurred at the Morbid Angel show in Illinois over the weekend, as well as our thoughts about yet another mass shooting at an American elementary school

You better strap yourself in for one hell of a conversation, as we managed to get Ben Weinman (founder and guitarist of The Dillinger Escape Plan) as our guest for this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! During our chat, we discuss his new course on SoundFly called “The Business of Uncompromising Art.” In that discussion, we learn about how The Dillinger Escape Plan took unconventional avenues towards success.  The rest of our conversation also focused on finding the point that one’s art is genuine, how happy accidents can help an artist find their identity, the ever-present debate of artist versus craftsmanship, if there is an actual blueprint for success as a musician, how having the desire to be polarizing is motivation enough, and why some of the most technically proficient musicians sometimes don’t reach success. Petar and Sylvia discuss Ronnie Radke’s response after Spiritbox decided to not to tour with Falling In Reverse, Carmine Appice silencing Nikki Sixx’s “washed up” comments, and Russ

Dustin Davidson of August Burns Red is our guest on the latest episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! While chatting with our host Petar, Dustin talks about starting work on the band's new album Death Below right after finishing Guardians and what went into recruiting Jesse Leach, Spencer Chamberlain, and many other guests for the record. He also explains why the band has never felt the need to write a more accessible record, what it's like having the same production team for the last decade, how bandmates and their family lives dictates the touring schedule, and why bands should go through touring boot camp before making it a career. Aside from the interview, Petar and Sylvia discuss Sylvia's recent recovery from COVID, Avenged Sevenfold announcing their hew album, Lars Ulrich’s statement that Metallica’s collaboration with Lou Reed aged extremely well, and Carmen Appice’s comments about Mick Mars being unhappy with Motley Crue’s stadium tour. Song: August Burns Red “Ancestry” Featuring Jesse Leach of Kill

Kamelot guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood is our guest this week! We discuss the large gap between studio albums, the large scale production and planning that went into their most recent live album, and his preferences in not writing music while touring with Kamelot. We also chat about his personal battle with COVID during the pandemic, the track on new album he worked on first when getting back from quarantine, the timetable of the new songs and music being extended on new album The Awakening, and how playing tracks for the latest album keeps Kamelot relevant to the fans. Petar discusses the passing of Dark Angels’ Jim Durkin, answers a fan’s email about the concert that got away in his life, and celebrate the songs he wish he would have heard live at those shows Song: Kamelot “Opus of The Night” Song: Kamelot “One More Flag in The Ground” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices