Best Devin Townsend Podcasts (2025)

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022 - Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) on Mental Health & Making It Early 9:15

9d ago9:15

9:15

Brian Ritchie from Violent Femmes talks about how mental health was approached when he was starting out, the impact of breaking big early on his identity as a young musician, how he manages his mental health and lots more.By Christina Rowatt

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021 - Donita Sparks (L7) / Shawna Potter (War on Women) on Mental Health, Music & Fighting The Power 1:10:47

4M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Donita Sparks of L7 talks about her experiences with mental health, the band's evolution and her frustration at the reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade as the founder of Rock For Choice, a pro-choice concert series that featured everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Donita also discusses her…

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020 - Got Depression? Slipknot, Halestorm, Cypress Hill & More Share Insights & Coping Tools 15:29

5M ago15:29

15:29

What does depression feel like? Artists including Corey Taylor (Slipknot), B Real (Cypress Hill), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Jessica Pimentel, Devin Townsend, Jake Duzsik (Health), Connie Sgarbossa (Seeyouspacecowboy) and Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice) reflect on their experiences of depression and darkness. They also share the coping mechanisms th…

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19 - Lindsay Schoolcraft - Mental Health & Illness, Cradle of Filth, Creativity & Xen 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Lindsay Schoolcraft is a Canadian singer, harpist, keyboardist and music producer who is an established solo artist who also spent seven years with Cradle of Filth. In this episode, she discusses her mental health journey and reflects on her time with Cradle of Filth, noting the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and the strain on …

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18 - Jake Duzsik (HEALTH) on Mental Health, OCD, Trent Reznor & The Apocalypse 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

Jake Duzsik of LA industrial band HEALTH explores his experiences with mental health, creativity and illness plus "DSMV," the song they named after The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - a volume where all of us in the mental health club are included. We talk about how their desolate music may be connecting right now because of…

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17 - B Real (Cypress Hill) on Mental Health, Cannabis Culture, Black Sunday Stories & Overcoming Anger 24:31

6M ago24:31

24:31

B Real from Cypress Hill discussed his own mental health experiences and the challenges of expressing vulnerability in aggressive environments like gang life and hip hop. B Real also shared his journey with cannabis, initially using it casually but later becoming an advocate. He highlighted the organic integration of cannabis themes in their music.…

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Ep. 74 - Robert Eggers / The Witch 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

Wouldst thou like to LIVE DELICIOUSLY? Wouldst thou like to experience a masterpiece of Type 2 art? Wouldst thou like to invest 4 Million Dollars in a first-time filmmaker and lead actress and make 40 Million Dollars back? In this episode, we’ll analyze Robert Eggers’s The Witch, a supernatural horror film from 2015 — and I’ll attempt to answer tho…

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16 - Jessica Pimentel (Brujeria, Orange is the New Black) on Tibetan Buddhism's Power to Fight Depression & Darkness 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Jessica Pimentel (extreme metal band Brujeria, Netflix's Orange is the New Black) shares her long history with Tibetan Buddhism and how to directly apply it to your life to elevate your mental health and combat depression and suffering. She also explores her creative life as a musician, actor and artist in general.…

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15 - Mental Health vs. Music - Kyle (Brand of Sacrifice), Sean (Make Them Suffer) & Sam (Asking Alexandria) 32:25

7M ago32:25

32:25

This week’s episode features Kyle from Canadian deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice, Sean from Australian metal band Make Them Suffer and Sam from British band Asking Alexandria, interviewed at Knotfest and Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. The three-part conversation delves into the stigma surrounding male mental health in the music scene, …

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Episode 9 - Ihsahn 2:09:47

7M ago2:09:47

2:09:47

Ihsahn is one of my favourite people in the scene. Empathetic, creative, fierce and brilliant. I’m proud to know him and grateful he was able to hang with me for this episode :) -Dev Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to ‘Don’t Go Too Early’, the new single from…

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14 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags) on the PMA Effect, Taking Action & Overcoming Resistance 1:05:35

8M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

John Joseph first came to prominence as the singer for NYC hardcore band CRO-MAGS. Now an established writer, Ironman, athlete, plant-based living advocate and all-around creative, John joins Tim and Christina to discuss his journey from foster care to finding music, overcoming addiction and achieving creative success and physical feats like a seri…

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13 - Benji Webbe (Skindred) on Good Energy as a Choice 52:40

8M ago52:40

52:40

Music has the power to transform our lives. The extremely charismatic Benji Webbe of Skindred chats to Tim and Christina about the importance of positivity, projection, and choice in shaping mental health and wellbeing (especially while writing music during a pandemic). Benji also shares the very personal experience of losing his parents at a young…

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12 - Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb): Mental Health in Punk Rock, Sobriety & Wim Hof 1:04:25

8M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb chats to Tim and Christina about addressing mental health issues in the Australian music industry, his journey to sobriety (and what it revealed), new conversations about mental illness and the connection between men's mental health and domestic violence. We also share some techniques and lifestyle changes that we've all …

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Max Cavalera (Soulfly) 56:47

9M ago56:47

56:47

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11 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) on Opening Up & Mental Health Breakthroughs 44:16

9M ago44:16

44:16

Matt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine and hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles discuss the significance of vulnerability in creating meaningful and relatable music. He shares his experiences of opening up about mental health struggles through Bullet for My Valentine's music, emphasising the connection it has had with the fans. We also talk about b…

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10 - Jeremy DePoyster (The Devil Wears Prada) on Depression Expressed Through Song, Landmark Tunes & Mental Health 27:05

9M ago27:05

27:05

Devil Wears Prada co-vocalist Jeremy DePoyster chats about his journey with mental health, how co-vocals work, his relationship with fellow musician Emma Boster of Dying Wish, and more.By Christina Rowatt

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9 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags) on "Destroying Monsters," Addiction, Recovery & 1970's Punk Rock History 57:23

10M ago57:23

57:23

John Joseph first rose to prominence as the singer for legendary New York hardcore band the Cro-Mags. He's since become a published author, activist, Ironman athlete and outspoken advocate for thinking for yourself and questioning authority. His new book, "Destroying Monsters" shares the harrowing tale of his family's relationship with addiction an…

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Episode 8 - Tomas Haake 1:08:17

10M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

This months podcast is with Tomas Haake. Meshuggah has always been and remains a fascinating collective, it was nice to have the opportunity to pick his brain a bit about their process - Dev Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to 'Charismatic Leaders', the new al…

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8 - Richie Hardcore on Social Media, Mental Health, Porn, Domestic Violence Prevention & Redemption 55:50

10M ago55:50

55:50

Can we prevent domestic violence? Can porn ever be a good thing? Do abusive people deserve a road to redemption? How dangerous is social media? In this week's episode we chat to Kiwi speaker and activist Richie Hardcore about the answers to these questions. We also explore his work teaching men and boys about masculinity and consent, sex education,…

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7 - Connie (SeeYouSpaceCowboy) on Trans Freedom, Mental Health, Overcoming Addiction & Making "Sasscore" 39:49

11M ago39:49

39:49

Connie of SeeYouSpaceCowboy candidly shares her experiences of love, mental illness, staying creative, growing up in the hardcore scene, her own coming out story and some important musings on how we we can combat the trans mental health crisis.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles

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6 - Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) on Kurt Cobain & Transcending the Grief of Losing Caleb 49:08

11M ago49:08

49:08

Stephen Brodsky of Cave In talks about the magic of Kurt Cobain and his long journey of grief and recovery six years after the death of his talented bassist and friend, Caleb Scofield. In the second half of the show, hosts Tim and Christina delve deep into their own experiences of grief, lost loved ones and finding solace in the aftermath.…

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5 - Devin Townsend on Mental Health, Creativity, Empathy, Meditation & Life After Psychedelics 1:20:18

12M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Musician Devin Townsend reflects on mental health, mental illness, emphathy, trauma, the musical creative process, creating a meditation practice and the life-changing impact of psychedelics. Devin has created over 30 albums of music that defies the simplistic "heavy" tag and operates in its own sonic realm of emotional expresssion and experimentat…

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Episode 7 - Jordan Rudess 1:06:06

12M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

For this episode, I was fortunate to talk to Jordan Rudess, whom I’ve become friendly with throughout our time together on tour. He’s a fantastic mind who has unique takes on some of the thoughts I’ve been bashing around. I hope you enjoy it :) Devin Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by…

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4 - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) on Why Our Mental Health Isn't Wired For Capitalism 1:02:53

1y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Rou Reynolds of UK band Enter Shikari reflects on why capitalist society couldn't be a worse system for our mental health and how we could break the system to save the planet and our minds. He also reflects on what being open about his struggles did for his connection with his fans. As Rou says, "society's push for self interest, for competition, o…

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3 - Lzzy Hale & Arejay Hale (Halestorm) on Mental Health, Self Acceptance and the Power of Being Flawed 59:17

1y ago59:17

59:17

Lzzy Hale and Arejay Hale of Halestorm discuss overcoming depression and anxiety, connecting with the magic within, accepting yourself, the merits of therapy and medication, changing your inner voice and being the mental health “cycle breakers” in their family.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles

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Episode 6 - Blindboy Boatclub 1:32:22

1y ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Episode 6 is with an artist named Blindboy out of Ireland who has created some of my favorite content over the past few years. From his band ‘The Rubberbandits’ to his numerous tv shows, podcast and books, he’s a great hang and unafraid to investigate the same sort of stuff I like to think about. To those wondering about the ads for Inside Out band…

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2 - Nergal (Behemoth): Life After Near-Death, Mood Boosting Techniques & Metal Vs. Dance 57:19

1y ago57:19

57:19

Nergal, the singer/guitarist from Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, shares his story of life after recovering from leukemia, the Behemoth musical renaissance that followed his experiences with his own mortality, why he moves on stage the way he does, some sure-fire strategies to lift your mood wherever you are in the world and if dance is somethi…

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1 - Corey Taylor (Slipknot) on Mental Illness, Speaking Out, Survival and Sobriety 47:26

1y ago47:26

47:26

Iconic Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor talks about how being open with the fans about his struggles with mental illness changed the way he handled the issue with his loved ones, shares what he thinks is missing from the discussion around bipolar disorder, explores the connection between his state of mind and his lyrics, and reflects on surviving som…

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Episode 5 - Mike Keneally 1:00:27

1y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Mike Keneally is the guest for this episode. He’s been a very positive influence in my life and we’ve been working together for a few years now. His insights are both fearless and practical. Devin Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to & order 'Insanium' by Whom …

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Episode 4 - Joe Satriani 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

For this months interview, I talked with guitarist Joe Satriani. Not only a commercially successful artist, but also a very effective teacher. His methodology seems deceptively simple yet clearly effective. Hes been a solid person and very down to earth throughout all our interactions and I appreciate his process. Please enjoy =) - Dev Listen to th…

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Episode 3 - Tosin Abasi 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

59:58

Hey all, for the third episode, (and second interview) of The Devin Townsend Podcast, I'm interviewing renowned guitarist Tosin Abasi about his creative process. I'm fascinated by what makes artists tick, and as I continue down the path of interviewing people (there's some great guests lined up) I really enjoy getting insights into the minds of peo…

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Episode 2 - Steve Vai 2:35:26

1+ y ago2:35:26

2:35:26

For the second episode, I am attempting the process of interviewing someone else about their process and seeing how they navigate the same stumbling blocks we all do. Steve Vai was the obvious guest based on our history and my relationship with him. If this works, I may attempt to interview other artists I know about this topic in hopes it can shed…

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Episode 1 - Synesthesia 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

The DTPodcast is intended as a real time counterpart to the making of one of my projects. In this inaugural episode, (prior to getting into the nuts and bolts of it all) I discuss the concept of Synesthesia (when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously) th…

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Episode 1 - Synesthesia Trailer 0:52

1+ y ago0:52

0:52

The DTPodcast is intended as a real time counterpart to the making of one of my projects. In this inaugural episode, (prior to getting into the nuts and bolts of it all) I discuss the concept of Synesthesia (when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously) th…

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073: Jon Schnepp As Jymuloxx Cortribbonz of Nickelodeon's "Real Gibbons" (Re-release) 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

Animation secrets revealed! Let's dive deep into a sweaty mind and body with this necessary re-release from 2011. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/car…

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072: The Long Kiss Goodnight + Creative Projects: How To Focus On And Complete Them 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

Here are two questions. Why did screenwriter Shane Black NOT work for 9 years after his film The Long Kiss Goodnight? And coincidentally, if you’ve got a Creative Project, how can you focus on and complete it? I’ll attempt to answer those questions in episode 72 of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Pat…

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071: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

Have you ever asked yourself the question: can you wake up if you don’t fall asleep? And what does that question REALLY mean? This week, we’ll attempt to find out by examining Asteroid City, the latest surreal Type 2 film from Wes Anderson. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.a…

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070: Adult Swim-Style Writing - How Not To Do It 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

Imagine being such a fan of Adult Swim, that you decide to make your own animated TV pilot. You hire writers, voice actors, and an animator — and you spend two years of your life and $12,000 on it. And when it’s finished, you realize: I have NO idea what I’m doing. Well, that happened to me in 2019, and it was called The Oracle of Outer Space. What…

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069: How Buddhism Makes Me Better Than Other People 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

35:35

It doesn't. I'm making a joke. I’m going to share some common ideas from the world of Eastern philosophy and Stoicism. And how they have helped me be NOT better than other people. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send M…

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Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) 1:55:05

1+ y ago1:55:05

1:55:05

Suicide Silence guitarist Mark Heylmun on psychedelics, Catholicism, the occult, creative hiatuses, the making of the band’s self-titled album with Ross Robinson, losing a close friend in high school, the death of frontman Mitch Lucker, the band's subsequent rebirth, the ego, and much more. Follow No-Prize From God, Ryan J. Downey, and check out Do…

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068: Am I Autistic Yet? (A Personal Episode) 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I Autistic Yet?” I’m about to, in This Week’s episode of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https:/…

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Neon Blood Fire with Matias and Marcus of LAMORI 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Matias Juselius and Marcus Pellas of the band Lamori about their new album ‘Neon Blood Fire’ out now via Wormholedeath Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Matias and Marcus learned trying new things to get a heavier sound on their latest …

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067: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary (Chat With Chewbode Part 4) 40:51

2y ago40:51

40:51

It’s PART 4 of my Chat With Chewbode. Today we cover: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary, My Dabbling In Egomania, Advice Kevin Smith Gave Me, The Illusion of Fame, How I Think I Get Too Much Credit Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Chewbode is my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listene…

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DEVIN TOWNSEND chats Lightwork and Dreamsonic Tour 2023: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals As Leaders 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Devin Townsend about his new album 'Lightwork' out now via Century Media Records, as well as the Dreamsonic Tour 2023 with Dream Theater, Animals as Leaders, and Devin Townsend. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Devin learned working with produc…

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066: Chat With Chewbode: Part 3 (Let’s Destroy The Music Industry) 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

Very Good Friends of Carl King, we’ve got another AUDIO-ONLY episode. It’s PART 3 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 or Part 2, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida — and Episode 64, where we talk a…

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Death of Darkness with Jyrki 69 of THE 69 EYES 25:43

2y ago25:43

25:43

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Jyrki 69 of the band The 69 Eyes about their new album ‘Death of Darkness’ out now via Atomic Fire Records (Valila music House in Finland). During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Jyrki 69 has learned working with some new producers, releasing singles…

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065: If I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary + How To Write Ugly Music 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

I think of Mr. Bungle as my favorite band. They’re unpredictable and can be hard to listen to. Sometimes I can’t tell if they’re joking or creating music that is complex and profound. So if I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary, what would it be like? Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking We’ll explore that idea, followed by a mu…

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Desolation Years with Nik Serén of HONG FAUX 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Nik Serén of the band Hong Faux about their new album ‘Desolation Years’ out now via Golden Robot Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Roni learned working with their producer, Josh Shroeder. 'Desolation Years' was Produced by Hong Faux, M…

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064: Chat With Chewbode, Part 2 (How Education Failed Us) 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

It’s PART 2 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking As a reminder, Chewbode has been involved in most…

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Screem Writers Guild with Mr. Lordi of LORDI 24:26

2y ago24:26

24:26

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Mr. Lordi of the band Lordi about their new album ‘Screem Writers Guild’ via Atomic Fire Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as having patience to see your goals and dreams through. Mr. Lordi talks about losing band members over the years, while …

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