Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Anberlin guitarist Christian McAlhaney to the podcast to talk about being a touring musician with a family at home. Christian stresses the importance of staying connected to loved ones and of mutual mental health support between road and home. http://anberlin.comFeatured song clips:Anberlin - "Decoder" from Vega (Equal …

Join Cole and I as we catch up from the bands recent tour on the Misery Signals farewell tour. Cole shares what it's been like to hit the road with one the bands heroes, getting to work with Jesse on a song from their previous album. We also reflect on the show I saw on Chicago a few weeks prior. Cole talks about the making of their latest album, B…

Join Rory and I as we catch up with him while the band was in Chicago on tour. Rory and I talk about the bands latest album, Megafauna, and what the mindset of the band was having to follow up such an ambitious concept album like Jettison. Rory also shares how it's been for the band to try and make a point to explore the cities they tour in and exp…

Host Jason Schreurs brings Adam Eckhoff of Oh, Are They? onto the show to talk about anxiety and ways to acknowledge the self-doubt and other difficult emotions that come along with it. Adam explains some of the tools he uses when his anxiety interferes with his creative process and everyday life. http://oharethey.bandcamp.comFeatured song clips:Oh…

Join Matt and I as catch up on the world of Rain City Drive. We get into the decision to change the bands name, and how it was actually something he wanted to change before their last album came out. Working with Rory from Dayseeker and how that collaboration came to be. Matt also shares how the approach to this album was different from To Better D…

Episode 367 – Megadeth's Dave Mustaine joins the show today! This thrash metal legend needs no introduction and this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. We cover topics from all over his illustrious career, from surviving cancer, returning to the stage, the evolution of the band’s lineup, his books and more. Catch them all over the US this Se…

Join Mark and I as we chat about the bands latest album, Carnal over a couple of bru's. Mark talks about the making of Carnal, how this album came along a bit quicker than Spirits, and how this album might be more of a return to the sound long time Nothing More fans enjoy compared to their last. We also talk about the few beer collaborations the ba…

Episode 366 – Chrissy of Against The Current joins the show today! From forming the band, to blowing up and touring worldwide, playing to 60M+ people at League of Legends Worlds, to now also releasing solo music and producing a game, we get into her wild journey in music and life so far. Catch her co-headlining solo tour with Voilà in the US and Eu…

Join me for this bonus episode as we go back in time to this years Upheaval Festival to chat with Jason Hook of FlatBlack, Austin Meade and Christoper and Walter of Stabbing Westward. Jason and I talk about FlatBlack's debut album, which had dropped that day. How it's been getting out on the road to play songs no one really knows, adding a live alb…

Tommy Meehan of Squid Pisser, Cancer Christ, and now the mighty GWAR joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about screaming and playing guitar from behind a mask. Tommy explains that it can be a liberating experience and a way to explore different parts of yourself. And damn fun, too. http://squidpisser.bandcamp.comhttp://cancerchrist.bandcamp.comhttp:/…

Join Mikael and I as we talk about the bands newer singles, which at the time were the precursor to the album we now know will be Endtime Signals, and how it's been slow releasing singles over time. Mikael reflects on recently turning 50 and some universal truths he may have come to in his time traveling the world. We look back on 30 years of Dark …

Episode 365 – Adam of Oceano joins the show today! We get into the band’s history, his streaming on Twitch, his vocal style, and of course creating their new album. “Living Chaos” will be out August 30th, and don’t miss them on tour all across the US this fall! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I…

Join Jake and I as we discuss the bands latest album, Incarnation, and how interesting it was for the band to do a compendium piece to their debut album Divination. We dive a bit into the concept behind the tarot cards, and them being upside down from their counterparts. I share a story about having my cards read and how this idea of the upside dow…

Episode 364 – Matty Mullins is back on the show this week! We get into what’s been new with Memphis May Fire, of course, but the big news is that he is now fronting Anberlin as well! We talk all about how it came about, how it’s been with the touring, writing and recording, and their plans for the future. The new Anberlin album, “Vega”, with two tr…

Host Jason Schreurs discusses the overwhelming power of anxiety with Christopher Lee Lewis, a singer-songwriter and former member of The Kinison. His worries affect every facet of his everyday life. Christopher says being creative and making music is the best way to calm his anxiety and keep him in the present.https://christopherleelewis.bandcamp.c…

Join Nate and I as we enjoy a chat over some adult beverages. Nate discusses how it was to record this new Anberlin album, and moving forward with new singer Matty Mullins. How it's been to have new blood in the band and how that's reinvigorated the band. Nate also talks about how it was for him when the band decided to call it a day, and subsequen…

Episode 363 – Alexia Roditis of Destroy Boys joins the show today! We get into their story, from childhood & early influences, starting the band, to now being a role model for many playing huge festivals & opening for legendary artists like blink-182. Catch them at Lollapalooza this saturday (their set will be streaming on Hulu), and the new album …

Join CC and I as we reminisce about the time we met in IN on the never-ending Trinity of Terror tour. How it was getting to do a package tour for so long, and the fun they would have with the other bands, including a bar hop that consisted of only chain restaurants. CC recounts some of the early days of BVB and the rough rise they had with other ba…

Episode 362 – Matt Good of From First To Last joins the show today! Besides being the guitarist, songwriter, and now lead singer of the band, he's also a prolific producer having worked with legendary bands in the scene such as Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead, Sleeping with Sirens, & many more. The new FFTL single “Genesis” is out now, with mor…

Host Jason Schreurs talks to MakeWar's Jose Prieto about his history with panic attacks and how's learned to cope with them. The attacks are terrifying when they are happening, but Jose says one of the ways to manage them is to embrace them. They always pass, he says. http://makewarband.com Featured song clips:MakeWar - "Enemy" from A Paradoxical T…

Join Tim and I for this quick chat as w discuss the Staind / Seether tour he just completed and how a versatile the shows ended up being in some instances from doing an acoustic set to a full band set. Tim also talks about getting into acting, being a bar owner and a brand ambassador and how he navigates wearing all those different hats and what he…

Join JJ and I as we chat before her show here in Grand Rapids about her latest EP, Best of Me Pt 1. How she came to the title's name, and what it means to her this far into her life and career, and if it was always going be a two parter. We also get into finding your why in life, and navigating the music industry and its overcharging landscape. JJ …

Join Mercedes and I as we have a quick chat leading up to the release of Kittie’s latest album, Fire. We talk getting to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz and the intangibles he brought to this album. Mercedes talks about how the band ended up on Sumerian Records, and the history they have had with Ash over their careers. We also talk about their…

Valerie Knox of The Anti-Queens joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about attention deficit hyperactivity and how it was under-diagnosed in female persons during the 90s. After recently being diagnosis with ADHD herself, Valerie went on a deep dive to figure out why her condition was missed earlier in life. http://antiqueens.comFeatured song clips:Th…

Join Jay and I as we talk literally the day after the first single from Love Letter dropped. Jay discusses how the band came to be, how everything the band is doing with releases and video shoots and such is very intentional and done with purpose, but also just kinda happens without trying too hard. We also talk about why Jay chose to leave Defeate…

Episode 361 – Dany of The Warning joins the show today! We discuss her path in music so far, from starting the band with her two sisters Paulina & Alejandra in Mexico to their recent success. The Warning is a force to be reckoned with, and they're just getting started. Don't miss the new album “Keep Me Fed”, dropping this Friday June 28th! Shampoo …

Host Jason Schreurs and Rid of Me vocalist and bassist Itarya Rosenberg discuss suicidal ideation and how confronting the concept of death makes him appreciate the positive things around him. Itarya explains how making noise and writing songs for the band has saved his life. Literally.http://ridofme.bandcamp.comFeatured song clips:Rid of Me - "Hell…

Join Scott and I as we dissect the lineup of the 2024 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Scott talks about some of his favorite up and coming bands that he's excited for people to see. How hard it is to build a yearly festival that honors the legacy acts while putting a spotlight on the newer bands. Scott also reflects on 25 years of putting …

Join Esjay and I as we crack open a KittiePig NA beer and chat about the how this beer came to be. We get into how her and partner Morgan Lander of Kittie landed on making an NA beer, how they landed on Saskatoon Berries as part of their flavor profile and how working with Alien Ant Farm on their beer helped inform a lot of decisions the ladies mad…

Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 81-90 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, it's time to catch up!THE SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk ro…

Join Harrison and Scott of Capstan and I as we talk about the bands latest album, The Mosaic. We get into when the guys knew they wanted to make such an ambitious album, and where the album title came from and how that inspired the themes on the record. We also talk about the band deciding to self produce this album, how they found that experience …

Episode 360 – LØLØ joins the show today! We cover her journey from early songwriting, getting a publishing deal, to now touring with bands like New Found Glory & Simple Plan and releasing her first full-length album. The new record “Falling For Robots And Wishing I Was One” is out now everywhere. Go check it out! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and str…

Join Jordan and I as we catch up with Jordan after his last appearance on the podcast, and really tackle some of the bigger questions like does Whitney Houston really have as many hits as people claim she does? Jordan and I open up about our individual journeys through therapy and even some non traditional ways that have allowed us to find healing …

Episode 359 – Hansel of nightlife joins the show today! From his early influences & background, getting into the scene, to producing & mixing, and starting his own band, we get into the details of his story. Be sure to check out nightlife's music everywhere, and catch them on their first full tour supporting Outline In Color this month! Shampoo suc…

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Chris Broach of Braid to the podcast to talk about his attention deficit hyperactivity and how it affected his personal and musical life. Diagnosed in his 30s, Chris looks back on his younger years of playing music and touring with a lens of acceptance, responsibility, and ownership.http://chrisbroach.comFeatured song c…

Join Doc and I as we talk about being far away from families and in Doc's case how it's been to navigate the loss of his parents over the last few years. We also discuss the Ex Man Podcast, and the journey he's been on with the show. If he's ever looked at it more as a chore than a creative outlet given his super busy touring schedule, as well as i…

Episode 358 – AJ of The Dangerous Summer is back on the show today, six and a half years since our last chat! We talk all about what his life and career have been like since then, while also going back to the very beginning. Their new album, “Gravity”, will be out on June 21st- don’t miss it! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of esse…

Host Jason Schreurs is joined by Elijah Scarpati of "trans slut rock" duo, Um, Jennifer? Elijah talks about how transitioning affected his mental health in positive ways through the validation of identity, but also presented a new set of challenges, both internally and externally. http://umjennifer.bandcamp.com Featured song clips:Um, Jennifer? - "…

Join Andrew and I as we get into all things going on in his world as of now. Andrew shares the details as to what is going on in Dance Gavin Dance with former vocalist Tillian being out of the band now. What the guys have planned for the future of the band, how exciting it is to approach the band from this renewed sense of excitement, and if we cou…

Episode 357 – Tony Lovato of Mest joins the show today! From his younger years on major labels to now having a family and self-managing the band, we get into his life and the incredible career he’s had in music. We also talk about the process of making the new record, which they are self-releasing on May 31st. Don’t miss it! Shampoo sucks! It dries…