Episode 351 – Lukas of Mental Cruelty joins the show today! We get into his start as a vocalist at 16 year old all the way up to recently joining Mental Cruelty, recording and releasing their first record on the legendary label Century Media, the wild sounds he makes, and his first time touring in the US- catch them all over the country in the next couple months with OV SULFUR! Their latest album, “Zwielicht”, is a masterpiece and is out now everywhere. Do not sleep on this record, this band or that tour! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at modernmammals.com/pages/lss when you use code LSS! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 350 – Ricky Hoover of deathcore group Ov Sulfur joins the show today! From his time in his previous band Suffokate, taking a break from music and metal (and becoming a top barber!), to the success Ov Sulfur is having now, we get into his journey in music and life. Catch them on their co-headlining US tour with Mental Cruelty starting in February, and check out the new BANGER “Hivemind”, featuring Lukas of Mental Cruelty, out now! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at modernmammals.com/pages/lss when you use code LSS! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. This Valentine's Day, skip the usual gifts. With Songfinch, create a memory that sings your love story. Custom songs ready in just 4-7 days at a great price. Go to songfinch.com/LSS and get your song uploaded to Spotify for free! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST THEME SONG CREATED BY SONGFINCH AT THE END OF THIS EPISODE! NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out Jan 26th (2024) wherever you stream your music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's finally here! After years of trying to make it happen I speak to Cassadee Pope, known for her work with pop-punk outfit Hey Monday (who are back!), competing on The Voice (she won!) and of course her solo work in the country world where her debut album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. We talk about her return to the world of pop-punk, playing When We Were Young Fest, and a whole lot more! Don't miss it! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at modernmammals.com when you use code LSS! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. This Valentine's Day, skip the usual gifts. With Songfinch, create a memory that sings your love story. Custom songs ready in just 4-7 days at a great price. Go to songfinch.com/LSS and get your song uploaded to Spotify for free! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST THEME SONG CREATED BY SONGFINCH AT THE END OF THIS EPISODE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead Bassist Syndrome??? Sorta! This week we have Issues bass player Skyler Acord joining the show, to discuss the bands final live shows, the demise of the band in 2020, and how he has landed on his feet now playing with Twenty One Pilots as their live bassist. Of course, he's got the pipes as well, releasing solo music for the first time ever under his own name. Issues last shows ever are starting this week, go get tickets and be sure to check out Skyler's solo work wherever you stream your music! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. This Valentine's Day, skip the usual gifts. With Songfinch, create a memory that sings your love story. Custom songs ready in just 4-7 days at a great price. Go to songfinch.com/LSS and get your song uploaded to Spotify for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 347 – Charlotte Sands joins the podcast today! From her childhood growing up surrounded by art, moving to Nashville as a young adult, to her recent successes, we get into her journey through music so far. Her debut full length album “Can We Start Over” will be out January 24th so go pre-order it now – and catch her on tour next year all over the world! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. This Valentine's Day, skip the usual gifts. With Songfinch, create a memory that sings your love story. Custom songs ready in just 4-7 days at a great price. Go to songfinch.com/LSS and get your song uploaded to Spotify for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 346 – Colie of Beauty School Dropout joins the show today! The band has been blowing up in a massive way and we talk all about the incredible opportunities they’ve had, as well as the legendary people they’ve gotten to work with. Touring with Blink-182, recording with Rob Cavallo (Green Day/My Chem etc), being on Versewire, the label run by Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz, and so much more. The new album “READY TO EAT” is out now everywhere, go check it out! I'm excited to welcome SONGFINCH as a new sponsor of the show! If you need a custom written and recorded song for a loved one (or yourself!) they are fast, a great price, and do awesome work with hundreds of different writers to get the sound and vibe you want. They turned a song around for me in just a couple days even during the Christmas rush! And it's awesome! Get yours at songfinch.com/LSS and for a limited time get your song uploaded to Spotify (so you can listen to it everywhere) for free! Need high quality, ready to eat FRESH meals sent to your door? Yes you do, because you're busy and these meals from Factor are delicious! They have a TON of different options too. Head to Factormeals.com/LSS50 and save 50% (!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 345 – Mikaila Delgado of pop punk band Yours Truly joins the show today! From her younger years getting into alternative music, touring in her teens, starting Yours Truly with guitarist Teddie, the sudden success of their hit single “High Hopes”, releasing their debut full-length record during lockdown, and everything since; we get into her journey through life and music in this very honest conversation. The first single from their sophomore record will be out soon, so keep your eyes out for that - you won’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 344 – Stevie Williams of Australian punk band Clowns joins the show today! We talk about it all including his early obsession with Slipknot and heavy music, his persistence and friendships that landed them a record deal with legendary punk label Fat Wreck Chords, and writing a bi-sexual punk rock anthem. The new album “Endless” is out now everywhere, go check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 343 – Canadian legend and multi-platinum selling artist Sam Roberts joins the show today! We get into his long and illustrious career, from stories from some highlight moments to evolving as a person, songwriter and band; writer’s block, the concept for the new album, and more. Catch the Sam Roberts Band on tour this fall in Canada and select US dates, and check out their new album “The Adventures Of Ben Blank” out now everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 342 – Ollie Baxxter of Broadside returns! It’s been about 5 years since the last time he was on the show, and a LOT has happened. From working with a new label and new producers, evolving the sound, to stories from touring, we get into it all. The new album, “Hotel Bleu”, is out NOW, and catch them on tour this fall with This Wild Life! NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, out NOW! Check out the new tune “Italian Smokes”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! Do you honestly play golf? Do you play golf honestly? Then check out Honest Golf, a new golf apparel and accessory company, supplying high quality and fresh gear for your golf needs. This isn't your Dad's golf company, and also doesn't write down a 5 when clearly it was an 8. Use promo code LSS20 for 20% off ! honestgolf.ca HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 341 – Max Kerman of Arkells is back baby! Since the last time on the show, this multi-platinum selling band has gotten even bigger (including a record 6th Group of the Year Juno award) and has become a household name across Canada. We discuss being in a band that is crossing generations, their process writing and producing records, and their many appearances in the Canadian sports scene, especially their performance at the CFL Grey Cup halftime show in 2021. Their new album, “Laundry Pile” is out now, go check it out and catch them on tour in the US and Canada this fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 340 – Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs joins the show today! We get into his winding career path, including working in Hollywood and being a baseball player. Now, as a frontman, we discuss his approach to songwriting, working with new producers, touring, and more. Their new album “No Joy” is out now, so go check it out, and catch them on tour in the UK & US with Hot Mulligan! NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Check out the new tune “Italian Smokes”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! Do you honestly play golf? Do you play golf honestly? Then check out Honest Golf, a new golf apparel and accessory company, supplying high quality and fresh gear for your golf needs. This isn't your Dad's golf company, and also doesn't write down a 5 when clearly it was an 8. Use promo code LSS20 for 20% off ! honestgolf.ca HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 339 – THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! Danny Estrin of Australian progressive metal band (and EUROVISION FINALISTS!) Voyager joins the show today! From being born in Germany, to emigrating to Australia, and becoming an immigration lawyer himself, we talk about his journey through life and music so far. What's it like being in a band in the most isolated capital city in the world, to all of a sudden playing for 160 million people live at the latest Eurovision finals? Listen and find out. Also don't miss their new album, “Fearless in Love” out now everywhere, featuring the Top-10 Eurovision single, “Promise” – go check it out! NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Check out the new tune “Italian Smokes”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! Do you honestly play golf? Do you play golf honestly? Then check out Honest Golf, a new golf apparel and accessory company, supplying high quality and fresh gear for your golf needs. This isn't your Dad's golf company, and also doesn't write down a 5 when clearly it was an 8. Use promo code LSS20 for 20% off ! honestgolf.ca HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 338 – Mike Herrera of legendary punk rock band MxPx returns to the show today! They just released their new album, “Find Your Way Home”, and we talk about his approach to songwriting, their return to a more DIY approach self-releasing the record, their live streams, choosing a setlist on tour, his role as bassist in Goldfinger, and so much more. Go check out the new album, out now everywhere, and Mike’s podcast - the Mike Herrera Podcast! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Check out the new tune “Italian Smokes”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! Do you honestly play golf? Do you play golf honestly? Then check out Honest Golf, a new golf apparel and accessory company, supplying high quality and fresh gear for your golf needs. This isn't your Dad's golf company, and also doesn't write down a 5 when clearly it was an 8. Use promo code LSS20 for 20% off ! honestgolf.ca HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 337 – Marc Hudson of power metal legends DragonForce joins the show today! From his start as a guitar player in local bands, to recently writing and recording his first solo record over the pandemic, we get into his story so far in music. The new solo album “Starbound Stories” (which absolutely RULES BTW) is out August 25th on Napalm Records - go pick up a vinyl right now ! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 336 – The prolific Greg Puciato joins the show this week, with a remarkably honest and insightful look into his incredible career and life. Best known for his time as the vocalist of legendary technical metalcore kings The Dillinger Escape Plan, his new supergroup Better Lovers (with members formerly of Every Time I Die and producer Will Putney) has been making huge waves in just a few months, and only 4 songs (so far). We get into everything from that, his solo music, his work with Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains and so much more. Catch Better Lovers on tour and check out their EP “God Made Me an Animal” – do not sleep on this! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 335 – Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari returns! It’s been an interesting few years since he was last on the show. We get into everything from him writing a book over lockdown, the return to playing shows, writing and producing their recent album off the grid in rural England, to their upcoming arena tour in the UK and the fundraising they’re doing to help smaller venues there. Their latest album, “A Kiss for the Whole World”, their first-ever No. 1 album, is out everywhere, so go listen to it! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 334 – David Simonich of Pittsburgh Deathcore kings Signs of the Swarm joins the show today! From growing up and first getting into metal, to joining a band he was a fan of, to the process of writing and recording the new record in the studio, and now playing some of the biggest stages in the genre, we get into his inspiring story in music so far. Catch them in Europe and the US this summer and fall, and go check out the new album “Amongst the Low & Empty” - out now everywhere! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 333 – Travis Mills of pop punk duo "girlfriends" joins the show today! From his early days on Warped Tour, signing a major label deals as a hip hop artist (T. Mills), to coming back to the scene he started in and touring with Avril Lavigne or Pierce The Veil, we get into his story in music, and entertainment – he also hosts reality shows on MTV, a radio show on Apple Music One and more. The new girlfriends EP, “Over My Dead Body”, out now everywhere! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 333 – Kat Moss of hardcore band Scowl joins the show today! From growing up in a small town in California, getting into punk and hardcore bands as a teen, to starting her first band and now playing at Coachella, we get into the inspiring story of her journey so far in music. Their new EP “Psychic Dance Routine” is out now everywhere, and catch them in Europe this summer or on tour in the US this fall! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 331 – Tommy Karevik of progressive melodic power metal band Kamelot joins the show today! From his recent move to Canada from Sweden (Go Flames!), leaving longtime project Seventh Wonder, and writing the new Kamelot album, all the way back to his early influences and getting his start in music, we get into all the details of his career so far. The new album “The Awakening” is out now everywhere, and catch them on their USA headline tour in August and September! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 330 – Gus and Han from Omerta join the show today! This band has been getting a lot of hype and we get into their journey so far, their unique sound, the meaning behind some of their controversial lyrics, working with some huge names, and what’s coming up for them as they rise. Catch them on tour next with Counterparts and don’t sleep on this band! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs!  Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years!  They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments.  So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 329 – Incendiary frontman Brendan Garrone joins the show! Incendiary is an absolute unicorn of the hardcore scene, and they don't do traditional touring like most hardcore bands. Instead, they play weekend shows and festivals, flying all over the globe, spreading their intricate sociopolitical messages mixed with heavy metallic hardcore. One of the best writers in the scene, Brendan shares his approach to lyrics, and explains why we had to wait 6 years for a new album. The new LP “Change The Way You Think About Pain” is out now everywhere, don't miss one of the best and most important hardcore albums of the year.   Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs!  Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years!  They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments.  So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 328 – Steve of Punchline returns to the show four years later, and a lot has happened in that time! Getting married, having a child, starting a new solo project while still working on Punchline material, a podcast about the band, and… ChatGPT? We get into all the details of those things and more. Many things to point you to, and check it all out: the debut album of his solo project “Blue of Colors”, called “Long Time Coming”, is out now everywhere; a new Punchline song “Find Yourself” also out everywhere, and last but not least, the podcast recounting Punchline’s history, “A Band Called Punchline”, available everywhere you get your podcasts! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs!  Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business for over 50 years!  They offer 24/7customer service, no hassle returns, and discreet packaging for all shipments.  So whatever you’re into, you can count on Adam and Eve to have top quality products and amazing service. For a limited time go to Adamandeve.com and use code LSS and get 50% off 1 item AND Free Shipping in the USA and Canada (love that). Free rush processing too! (some exclusions apply) Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 327 – Tades of Hot Mulligan joins the show today! Hot Mulligan are one of the most exciting bands in the scene right now, and Tades is one of the most interesting singers and lyricists out there, so this was a treat. We get REAL in this one, talking about his upbringing in rural Michigan, leaving the church and the backlash that comes with that, his absolute hatred for his mother, and ... his pet rat - Betty (RIP). Their new album “Why Would I Watch” is out now everywhere, don't miss it! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOT MILK IS HERE! Yes, some people find the name a bit uncomfortable but there is no denying this new-ish group delivers absolute BANGERS. In this highly entertaining episode, Han and Jim discuss meeting each other on Tinder before deciding to just be friends and start a band, Alice Cooper joining them on a new jam called "Alice Cooper's Pool House", writing a song using Dave Grohl's guitar and Mark Hoppus' bass, and playing so many insanely massive festivals already like Reading and Leeds, Lollapalooza South America, Rock Am Ring, Download and more! The debut Hot Milk album "A Call To The Void" (finally) comes out on August 25th! Go preorder it over at hotmilk.co.uk Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of these items can be worth up to $5000! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address, purchase some "mad gift cards" and play the "rockbox" game. Spin over 100 times and you are guaranteed to win a collectible! -> legendsofrock.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 325 – Ryan Savitski of One Step Close joins Shane - in person - on their US tour. A super honest and candid talk, we discuss his childhood growing up in his local hardcore scene, claiming Straight Edge and how important it is to him and the band, their methods of writing and recording, and the future of the band. Check out their new EP, “Songs for the Willow”, out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 324 – Marcus Vik of Invent Animate joins the show! We get into how he got to join the band after leaving his old project Aviana, writing and recording the new album, and the inspiration and meaning behind the lyrics. We also talk about the what it’s like to live on a different continent than the rest of his band, since he is from (and lives in) Sweden when the rest of the members live In Texas. The new album “Heavener” out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 323 – Blake and Brompton of Pop-Punkers Action/Adventure join the show today! From their come up in the bustling Chicago scene, to writing their EP during COVID, to their viral hit “Barricades”, and touring with many different acts now all while working their day jobs from the road, we get into their journey as a band. Their awesome new album “Imposter Syndrome” is out now everywhere, don’t sleep on it! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers like new material from Western Canada's The Burden. The new album "Terminal" is out now, giving you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Stream it everywhere and pick up the vinyl at OYErecs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 322 – This week on the show Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More gives us an inside look at life on tour, straight from their tour bus. We get into the bands humble beginnings and Jonny's switch from drums to lead vocals, building the wild contraptions that bring so much life and energy to their shows, his unique vocal techniques and caring for his voice on the road, their writing process - and much more. The new version of “Best Times" featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf is out now, and catch them on tour NOW! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 321 – Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year joins the show this week! We talk about ups and downs of their incredible career, the making and release of their breakout album “Page Avenue” 20 years ago, and returning as a full-time band and releasing their first album in six years. From life on the road, major record labels, working with legendary producers while retaining their DIY punk rock mentality, we dig deeper into what it’s been like to have such a crazy path in the music industry. Their new album “Tear Me To Pieces” is OUT NOW, and catch them on tour with Yellowcard this summer in the USA! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records YouTube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 320 – Oli from Juno winning groundbreaking technical death metal band Archspire is on the show today! Joining Shane from life on the road in Europe, Oli discusses their intricate writing process, running a kickstarter for the “craziest death metal music video ever”, their friendship with Jason Momoa and a lot more. Catch them on their US tour in April with White Castle ... um I mean ... Whitechapel WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records youtube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 318 – Rory from Dayseeker returns! It’s been 5 years (!) since the last time he was on the podcast, and we get into the very eventful years that have happened since, from their breakout record “ Sleeptalk”, the pandemic that happened immediately after that release, and everything since. We also discuss their latest album, “Dark Sun”, from the shift in sound to the lyrical inspirations, which range from the birth of his daughter to the passing of his late father. Stream that album now everywhere, and catch them on tour with Silverstein in the US or headlining in the UK! Get tickets here: vip.silversteinmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 319 – HIGHLY REQUESTED GUEST ALERT! We're so excited to have Emma Boster of Dying Wish on the show this week! From her childhood growing up with punk and metal, to working in various roles in the industry and now fronting a band that has toured with the likes of Limp Bizkit, Hatebreed and The Devil Wears Prada, we get into her journey in music so far. We also talk about the figures that inspired her to become lead vocalist in a heavy band as well as the message behind the band’s ethos and lyrics. They’re currently in the studio finishing up their sophomore record – check out the first single, "Torn From Your Silhouette”, out soon so don’t miss it! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! The label that has brought you awesome releases from House & Home, Wild Truth and more, just put out a brand new single from Canada's The Burden ... it's absolute fire for anyone who's a fan of post-hardcore. It's out now - check it out wherever you stream your music and head over to OYErecs.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 317 – WE’RE BACK! After a little hiatus, we will be putting out episodes every WEDNESDAY moving forward! Please make sure you subscribe / follow! The first episode back is with Chris from Can’t Swim, and is an absolute gem. We get into the writing and recording process for the new self-produced album, his growth as a singer in the four years since he was last on the show, and the different sides of the band they showcase on the album. The terrific “Thanks, But No Thanks” out now, and catch them all over the USA on tour with Free Throw! Looking for new awesome punk driven music you haven't heard yet? Check out Open Your Ears Records . In just a few short years they have solidified themselves as the best underground label, with releases from House & Home, Wild Truth, Guardrail and more! The new Sea Of Storms 7" EP is up for preorder now! Go get that and see everything else they have to offer! oyerecs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 316 – Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins the show today! One of most the pivotal bands of the 90’s, we discuss the lightning in a bottle multiplatinum first album, their success as "Bush X" in Canada - which made them feel like The Beatles, their unique production and guitar tones on the hit song "Glycerline" and what it's like to now be writing songs about important issues like women’s reproductive rights and climate change. This is an amazing conversation spanning the band’s decades long career. Their new album, “The Art of Survival”, is out now everywhere! USE THE INTERNET? YOU NEED NORDVPN. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION AND EVEN SAVE MONEY! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Give the gift of KNOWLEDGE from Masterclass! With over 180 instructors from the very top of their fields, you can learn songwriting from John Legend, cooking from Gordon Ramsey, drumming from Ringo Starr and much more! Special offer: Give one annual membership and get one free! Head over to masterclass.com/lss today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 315 – “We took a bunch of drugs and made this record" -Tom Rheault of No Trigger. Yup, one of the most under the radar (and also talented) punk bands ever is also one of the most entertaining and honest interviews ever on the podcast. They don't tour much, and they barely ever release records, but when they do, the punk world takes notice. Don't skip this conversation and you sure as hell DO NOT want to miss their new album DR ALBUM - out now! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 314 – HUGE GUEST! Winston McCall of the legendary band Parkway Drive joins the show today! From starting in the small Australian town of Byron Bay to playing the biggest arenas around the world, to say the band has had an incredible career would be an understatement. We explore all of that in our conversation, from their roots in their local punk and hardcore scene to how their sound has changed over the years. The band recently released their new album, written during lockdown, called “Darker Still”. Hear the inspiration behind the album in this episode, then go stream the record wherever you get your music! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 313 – Stephen of Anberlin is back on the show! And the band is back with new material! In this very honest and forthcoming conversation, Stephen gets into the conflicts that had caused the band to call it quits in 2014, his personal struggles in the aftermath, and how they reconnected and started the process of playing music together again. Recorded with close friend Tim McTague of Underoath, they recently released an EP called “Silverline”, the first of two that will form a full length record. Stream it now everywhere, and catch them on tour playing their classic albums all the way through! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 312 – Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder joins the show this week! From writing the theme song for the TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, their massive MTV hit "Van Halen", signing to a major and leaving for a Punk Rock label, to the viral hits Do You Like Waffles? and Cat Flushing a Toilet (yup - that was him!), he’s had an incredible career. Nerf Herder recently released a re-issue of their third album “American Cheese” for its 20th anniversary – check it out now everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 311 – We’re back, and she's back! One of my absolute favourite people ever - Jenna McDougall - joins the show! Since she was barely an adult, Jenna had been fronting Australian uplifting pop-punk group Tonight Alive, playing to huge crowds all over the world. Until, in 2018 when they abruptly went on hiatus. We get to the bottom of what happened, and we discuss her epic solo return, with her new project Hevenshe. Don't miss the new single “No One Will Ever Love You”. It's available now on all platforms, go check it out and follow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 310 – Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste joins the show this week! From his roots listening to punk and hardcore to his new side project with some death metal legends we talk about his career and various projects he’s been in, including his hot sauce company. Of course we also get into the stories and process of writing and recording the new Municipal Waste record, “Electrified Brain”, out July 1st!    Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 309 - This week on the show I talk to the legendary Taylor Hanson of (of course) Hanson! From their start in the music industry at a very young age to his life now as a married father of 7, he takes us through the incredible 30 year career that Hanson has had. What was it like to have a worldwide hit so young? How did they hold it together over the 25 years since MMMbop? We talk about all that and of course we get into their brand new (and awesome) record, “Red Green Blue”, out now on all platforms! Huge thanks to Taylor's publicist Samantha for the lovely introduction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 308 – The incredibly talented Josh Ramsay is back on the show this week! He just released his new solo album, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, and seriously WHAT. A . RECORD! With the loss of both his parents during the pandemic, we get into the meaning behind the songs written for them, the extreme recording process in which Josh played almost all the instruments himself, and all of the incredible guests featured – including Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Dallas Smith, Fionn, Fefe Dobson, Serena Ryder, Ria Mae, DJ Sharkpocalypse, Tyler Shaw, and his sister Sara Ramsey. We also get into what’s next for Mariana’s Trench but for now, go check out this incredible and diverse record, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, out now on all platforms!  Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 307 – Derek DiScanio of State Champs is back on the show! We talk about getting back on the road, the evolution of the pop-punk scene, and what he did during the pandemic – including recording a Fall Out Boy over, working on his singing voice, and of course… writing and recording a new album! “Kings of the New Age” will be out May 13th, 2022; don’t miss it! It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 306 - LEGEND ALERT! Today we have Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats, the seminal Canadian electro-pop group! From their early start in the 70's punk scene in Montreal, to huge mainstream success and being one of the first bands ever on MTV, to the influence they’ve had on music being made today, he takes us through his incredible career. Making music has changed a lot over the decades and we get into their process of recording their new album, “Again, Part 2”, which is out now! Go check it out, and catch them on tour this year! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audio and video, and separation for easy editing! I use it - you should too! Use promo code LSS and save $10 off any subscription! Click: http://Riverside.FM  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 305 – Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate joins the show today! From his early childhood discovering punk and emo music, to signing a record deal with Solid State at a big inflection point in his life, and finally self-producing the band’s latest records, we get into the journey of this incredibly underrated band. The new album “Eulogies” will be out March 11th - don’t miss it, or this amazing conversation! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off!  Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audio and video, and separation for easy editing! I use it - you should too! Use promo code LSS and save $10 off any subscription! Click: http://Riverside.FM ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 304 – DOUBLE EPISODE! Nick from Hit The Lights is finally on the show, along with Liz from Gold Steps! Nick gets into his beginnings as a musician and joining Hit The Lights, signing to a major label, success in Japan, and his solo project Thief Club. Liz talks about her upbringing and getting into music, forming Gold Steps with her husband, and writing their new song with Nick. Don’t miss all of this new music, both from Thief Club and Gold Steps! It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audio and video, and separation for easy editing! I use it - you should too! Use promo code LSS and save $10 off any subscription! Click: http://Riverside.FM ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3OH!3 – That’s right! Who else could we have on for episode #303 but Nat from the amazing duo straight outta Boulder, Colorado. From their rise to fame on the Warped Tour, to their mainstream success, and writing songs for Maroon 5, this is one of the best conversation on the podcast yet. Don’t miss this and be sure to stream the new record, “Need”, out now! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 302 - SYNNERS REJOICE! Whether it's the Lead Singer type, or the Gemini type..... we have the infectious personality of Mr. Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome on the show! The band recently released their long-awaited third record, “3rd Degree – The Raising”. We get into their writing and recording process, the band’s crazy major label journey and their plans for the future. Catch them on tour this spring and summer, and check out the new record, out now everywhere! NEXT WEEK IS EPISODE 303! Hmmmmmm...  Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 301 – Tony Cappocchi of Dragged Under joins the show! Just 2 years ago, the band seemingly came out of nowhere, turning heads with a strong debut album "The World Is In Your Way". Just weeks after the album's release, the pandemic sidelined the band from touring, putting the hype on hold. But, with huge opening slots with Beartooth and The Used, Dragged Under is still killing it, and spreading their punk influenced post hardcore all over the world. Tony and I talk about the pandemic derailing their progress, the origins of the band, ties to YouTuber/Modern Guitar God Jared Dines, AND .... Tony spills the beans on new info about the NEW DRAGGED UNDER ALBUM! A MUST LISTEN! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HERE IT IS EVERYONE - EPISODE 300! For this special episode we have an even more special guest - Jacob Bannon of Converge! This conversation goes incredibly deep discussing Jake's mysterious persona, the formation and recording of Converge Bloodmoon: I and the making and legacy of Converge's classic album Jane Doe. We also talk about model Audrey Marnay revealing herself as the real "Jane Doe" after 20 years. And finally, it’s time for a new theme song for the show, which Jacob chooses himself! Don’t miss this incredible conversation, and check out the new record ,”Bloodmoon: I”, out now everywhere! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 299 – Nathan Gray of BoySetsFire is back! We talk about his new solo album, “Rebel Songs”, and the political and musical influences that led him to writing it. From building the band, to touring with Frank Turner, we talk about the journey so far and what is in store for the future. Catch him on tour in February/March and go listen to the new album “Rebel Songs”, out now everywhere! NEXT WEEK IS EPISODE 300!!! PREPARE FOR GLORY!!! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 298 – Jami Morgan of Code Orange joins the show!! The drummer turned frontman is as open and honest as it gets! We talk about him stepping out from the kit, their insane career trajectory (so far!), setting the tone for livestreams in 2020, working with legends such as Rob Cavallo (Green Day) and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins. Catch them on tour next year supporting Korn and Chevelle, and then on their headline tour with Loathe and Dying Wish! And of course go stream the new single “Out For Blood” - out now! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 297 – The amazing James Labrie of Dream Theater returns to the show this week! They’re nominated for a Grammy for the third time for their new epic “The Alien” off of their brand new album “A View From The Top Of The World”. We get into the writing and recording process of the record during the pandemic, his sources of inspiration for lyrics, a return to touring, his upcoming solo album, jamming with his son, and so much more. Catch them on tour in 2022 and check out the new album, out now on all streaming platforms! Crypto is at an all time high! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 296 – WE HAVE ANOTHER LEGEND ON THE SHOW! Jeff Martin, of Canadian "Moroccan Roll" band The Tea Party joins us! We talk about his upbringing in Windsor ON, and the influence growing up near the US border had on him, his early life extreme obsession with The Beatles, the success of the band in Canada and Australia, their struggles of breaking in the US, and their evolution since. We also discuss his role in producing a large amount of their records, the process of creating the new EP during quarantine, and the 30th anniversary of their debut album. The new EP “Sunshower” is out now on all streaming platforms! Rolling Stone is stepping up the podcast game with Rolling Stones’ 500 Greatest Albums, an Amazon Original podcast. They are diving deep into the most beloved records ever, with interviews from HUGE names like Paul McCartney, Weezer, Liz Phair, and more! Listen every Tuesday and get it first on Amazon Music. And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 295 – Shane is BACK this week with a great interview with Tyler from Youth Fountain, a very exciting pop-punk artist from Canada. He just released his new full-length album, “Keepsakes & Reminders”, and we get into his upbringing and early influences as well as how different it is writing, producing and releasing this kind of record as a solo artist. Check it out now on all platforms, and catch him on tour in Europe next year! Rolling Stone is stepping up the podcast game with Rolling Stones’ 500 Greatest Albums, an Amazon Original podcast. They are diving deep into the most beloved records ever, with interviews from HUGE names like Paul McCartney, Weezer, Liz Phair, and more! Listen every Tuesday and get it first on Amazon Music. Crypto is at an all time high! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I talk with Kevin Jordan of This Wild Life, one of the the GOAT's of acoustic emo/punk rock! It’s been five years since his last appearance on the show so we catch up on how his life has been, especially the last year and a half. They’ve been very active on twitch – check them out at twitch.tv/thiswildlifeband – and of course we talk about their brand new record, “Ever Blossom”. It’s their first release as an independent band after being on Epitaph, and we also get into how different the writing and recording process was. Check it out now on all platforms! Crypto is at an all time high! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 293 - TOUR STARTS ON THURSDAY! Don't miss The Plot In You on the road with Silverstein (that's my band!) and special guests Can't Swim. Tickets available at silversteinmusic.com (but they're going fast!). On this episode me and Landon speak about the fear of going back on tour, Landon's sweet new house on the water, his solo stuff, and of course the incredible new TPIY album "Swan Song" (not their final album - I asked), and how Landon wrote, produced, recorded and mixed it (mostly) by himself. LISTEN NOW! Crypto is at an all time high! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 292 - Travie McCoy is on the show! You might know him from Gym Class Heroes or his solo work collaborating with the likes of Bruno Mars, Adam Levine, or even T-Pain - and he’s back - with new music for the first time in six years. We dive into his roots in the punk rock scene as a teenager, his rise to fame with Gym Class Heroes, his personal struggles, and his comeback. We discuss his new tune “A Spoonful Of Cinnamon”, the inspiration for the song, the making of the heavy and important music video, and what’s next for him. . Don’t miss this conversation with one of the nicest and most genuine people in the music industry - out now on all platforms. Crypto is at an all time high! Shoutout to out to our sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 291 – One of the nicest guys in music - with endless stories to share, punk legend Brad Logan joins the show! We talk about his extensive experience in the punk rock scene from California to NYC to Kansas,, his many projects past, present and future, and of course the new Leftöver Crack book, “Architects of Self-Destruction”. From what inspired him to write it, to voicing the audiobook himself, we get deep discussing the long process of creating the oral history of Leftöver Crack - out now in print and audiobook! Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 290 - The GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE GUITARIST OF THE DECADE is here! He also happens to be a very accomplished lead singer! Mark Tremonti, the songwriter and shredder behind Creed and Alter Bridge, and frontman of his own band Tremonti joins the show! Always forthcoming and candid, Mark speaks about his songwriting techniques, on tour vocal health regiment, and how much he really practices guitar. He also talks about the challenges (and fears) of becoming a frontman and explains how Creed songs were co-written with Scott Stapp. Is a Creed reunion possible? Don't miss previous episode #223 with Scott Stapp (of Creed) and #272 with Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash, etc) Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 289 - Metal legend Sven de Caluwé of Aborted joins the show! One of the most open and honest frontmen in the metal scene, we discuss: Recording their new album completely remotely without being together, the band name "Aborted" being offensive but actually maybe being beneficial, their drummer Ken joining at only 20 years old and slowly taking the reigns on being the main songwriter, and 2 songs on the new album being about shit... Yes, shit as in human waste. Sven rules - get on this! Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS And of course ROCKABILIA.COM - the BEST and BIGGEST merch company online. Get 10% off their already low prices at rockabilia.com with promo code SHANE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 288 - Sincere Engineer herself - Deanna Belos joins the show! Just a few years ago, Deanna showed some songs she had written to Red Scare Industries owner Toby Jeg. He encouraged her to get her project off the ground - and helped her put out her first album. Now, signed to Hopeless with her sophomore album fresh off the press, the hype is real. We discuss her extremely relatable lyrics, how she puts together songs starting from an acoustic guitar and vocals, her upbringing and love for the Chicago punk scene, directing her own music videos ... and a lot more! Don't miss the new album "Bless My Psyche" - out now! Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS Are you looking for the BEST meal kit? Look no further than HelloFresh! You get amazing, healthy food of your choosing AND you can save - over 30% off your grocery bill. Use link: hellofresh.com/lss14 use promo code lss14 and get up to 14 free meals and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 287 - We have a DEATHCORE LEGEND on the program folks! Mr. Phil Bozeman, the strong, honest and unshakeable frontman of WHITECHAPEL joins the show! We talk about his tough upbringing, the addition of (really damn good) clean vocals into Whitechapel's last few albums, and their new record "KIN" - out Oct 29th. Phil is one of the best - don't miss it! This was recorded LIVE ON TWITCH! So Follow me on there and next time you could interact with me and the guest! Follow: twitch.tv/shanetold Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS Are you looking for the BEST meal kit? Look no further than HelloFresh! You get amazing, healthy food of your choosing AND you can save - over 30% off your grocery bill. Use link: hellofresh.com/lss14 use promo code lss14 and get up to 14 free meals and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 286 - Oliver Francis joins the show! The melodic hip-hop/trap/pop/punk star started out skateboarding, listening to punk rock and obsessing over alternative culture while growing up in the very conservative Midwestern landscape of Ashland, MO. After trying to start emo bands and realizing he couldn't rely on other people, he started a solo project. Doing everything himself, from writing, recording, performing, producing and even shooting and editing his own videos, Oliver is one of the most DIY artists out there. We talk about his conservative but cool upbringing, working as a janitor before making it, and just how much fun it is to be one of his friends. Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS Also brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killswitch Engage / Times of Grace frontman Jesse Leach joins the show! As honest and as well spoken as they come, Jesse holds nothing back in this conversation. We discuss the emotional roller coaster of a new album from Times of Grace, his punk project The Weapon, and the whole story behind Jesse's departure - and re-entry into Killswitch Engage. A Must Listen. Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Shoutout to out new sponsor BlockFI, who have launched the FIRST EVER Bitcoin rewards Visa credit card! Get an unlimited 1.5% back and NO ANNUAL FEES! Get $25 in free Bitcoin when you make your first purchase - Use this link: blockfi.com/LSS Also brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 284 - Sublime with Rome frontman Rome Ramirez joins the show! One of the most positive and uplifting people to grace this podcast, Rome breaks it all down in greater detail than ever before. He talks about his strange journey into the band, his passion for creativity and music production, and the pressure he faced filling the giant shoes of the late, great Bradley Nowell. In addition, we have one of the first podcast interviews from Daniel Lonner, the frontman of new Supergroup Spray Allen, featuring members of Sublime, Unwritten Law and Late Night Episode. Listen and get this bands rookie card - they are incredible! Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 283 - Dance Gavin Dance touring guitar player / singer and the mastermind behind Eidola is here! Andrew Wells joins the show, after recuperating from a broken tooth he cracked on a slice of 'za (actualy). Regardless, this is one of Andrew's most forthcoming interviews to date, finally discussing his role and status in DGD, the nuts and bolts behind the upcoming Eidola album (out on Rise Records Sept 17th!) and discussing his early life, including living in a van at age 16. Don't skip this one my Synners! Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Crypto-curious? Check out our sponsor Coinbase! I use them for my cryptocurrency investments! Go to coinbase.com/LSS and get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 282 - I TOLD you Capstan was going to be your favorite new band! And they're back with a NEW album "SEPARATE" which is chock full of bangers, yet still has some interesting ideas and curve balls. I am happy to be featured on this album as well, on their track "alone"! We talk about the new album, the pandemic affecting the bands momentum, and a lot more! Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Crypto-curious? Check out our sponsor Coinbase! I use them for my cryptocurrency investments! Go to coinbase.com/LSS and get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 281 - Red Fang frontman and bass player Aaron Beam joins the show! Starting the band later in life, Red Fang found success in writing great "Stoner Rock" songs and making hilarious music videos - including the self titled track from their new album "Arrows" where they take on everyday household objects with a katana sword. We discuss what goes through their heads in the making of their videos, their interesting band back story, and how Aaron has been dealing with Covid and time off the road. Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Crypto-curious? Check out our sponsor Coinbase! I use them for my cryptocurrency investments! Go to coinbase.com/LSS and get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 280 - Europe, here we come! Mario Radetzky of (awesome) German Contemporary-Political-Post-Punk-Hardcore band Blackout Problems joins the show! Although Mario comes from a small village in Austria, that didn't stop him from discovering North American post-hardcore band and punk ethics which led him to form Blackout Problems in Munich, Germany in 2012. Since then, the band has signed to a major label to spread their message of sustainability, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and L.O.V.E. to audiences all over Europe. Now, with a new album reaching even more listeners, Blackout Problems is ready to go even further. Don't miss this interview and the incredible music they are making! Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Crypto-curious? Check out our sponsor Coinbase! I use them for my cryptocurrency investments! Go to coinbase.com/LSS and get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 279 - A DAY TO REMEMBER frontman Jeremy McKinnon joins the show! After many requests, he's finally here, and this episode does NOT disappoint! We discuss the polarizing new album "You're Welcome", how the pandemic derailed their plans, and Jeremy finally goes into details about their lawsuit against former record label Victory Records. You DO NOT want to miss this one. Follow us on Twitch! twitch.tv/shanetold Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Crypto-curious? Check out our sponsor Coinbase! I use them for my cryptocurrency investments! Go to coinbase.com/LSS and get $5 in free Bitcoin when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 278 - Citizen frontman Mat Kerekes joins the show! Fresh in his new place in Virginia, while working on commissioning some art pieces, we have one of my favorite conversations on the podcast to date. We discuss: Citizen's perceived "coolness" and mystique, recording their new album by themselves without longtime producer Will Yip, Mat's on stage attire choices and his managers opinion of it, the best 3 workout exercises, and how Covid may have actually been a really good thing for Citizen. Not to be missed! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Check out Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by our sponsor Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 277 - The BEST new band out there! Shane talks to Lucus Woodland, lead singer for Welch band Holding Absence! Fresh off their new album Lucus talks about the sophomore slump (not slump here folks), his equal parts love for music AND family, STILL never playing the USA, their disappointment with their first album and their affinity of writing long songs. Lucus is as honest as they come ... don't miss this one! A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Check out Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by our sponsor Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 276: Four dudes in the booth! This week we have a very special episode with BOTH frontman of Erra - JT and Jesse - AND New Noise's own Mike Howell who happens to be a giant fan of the band. We discuss their new self titled album (one of the best albums so far this year), the importance of lyrics in metalcore but how little they are thought about in the genre, the difficulty of livestreams, and Erra being criminally underrated ... and how that's all about to change. A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Check out Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're NOT a cover band! Here is Bryan from Fame on Fire with one of the most honest interviews we have ever had on this show. Bryan talks about their start and unlikely success through cover songs, and switching to originals for their new album "Levels". Some of the other topics discussed include: Using Autotune live, backing tracks, signing or not signing to label, the power of TikTok, and using cover songs to propel your band. This is super compelling. A huge shoutout to our new sponsor Heartbeat Hot Sauce! This stuff is AWESOME, so much flavour, so many awesome styles! Use promo code LSS and save 20% off your entire purchase! heartbeathotsauce.com Check out Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 274 - The Devil Wears Prada frontman Mike Hranica joins the show! A bit of an introvert but also so forthcoming and honest, Mike is one of my favorite people to talk to! We discuss the (disappointing) "upcoming" NHL playoffs, their brand new EP "ZII", and tell stories about European strip shows, "L80's Night", and a ton more! Don't miss this! Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! AND Manscaped! THE BEST in Men's below the waist grooming! Use promocode LSS to save 20% off AND get free shipping on the new Lawnmower 4.0! manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MAN is here! Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Rock legends Papa Roach joins the show! An absolute pleasure to chat with, and so honest, this is one of the best episodes to date! We discuss the early years and getting signed, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, the pros and cons of Covid, falling off the wagon, taking risks in music, embracing technology and even TikTok, and their music getting better and better over the years. Their SECOND Greatest Hits Album "Greatest Hits Vol 2 - The Better Noise Years" is OUT NOW! Welcome our new sponsor Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! AND Manscaped! THE BEST in Men's below the waist grooming! Use promocode LSS to save 20% off AND get free shipping on the new Lawnmower 4.0! manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most talented lead singers in the history of rock music, Myles Kennedy joins the show! We discuss his new solo album, the time he got the unexpected phone call from Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, his appearance in the movie Rock Star, his humble beginnings, jamming as the singer in Led Zeppelin and his lack of a relationship with Axl Rose. Myles is the best. Don't miss this one! Welcome our new sponsor Grammarly .... I use it EVERY DAY to make sure my writing, emails and texts are not only technically perfect, but have the right vibe and tone! Check out Grammarly Premium today! Grammarly.com/lss Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! AND Manscaped! THE BEST in Men's below the waist grooming! Use promocode LSS to save 20% off AND get free shipping on the new Lawnmower 4.0! manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a VERY VERY special episode! Dan Lambton, great friend of the show is back to show us for the first time ever the BRAND NEW track from his band rationale. It's called "Incentive" and it's an absolute banger! Here it here first before it hits the DSP's! And of course, as we do every Friday, Mike Howell and I break down the weeks best new releases! LISTEN AND ENJOY! Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! AND Manscaped! THE BEST in Men's below the waist grooming! Use promocode LSS to save 20% off AND get free shipping on the new Lawnmower 4.0! manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 271 - Sumo Cyco frontwoman Skye Sweetnam joins the show! At only age 14, Skye Sweetnam was signed to Capitol Records, toured with Britney Spears, and cut her teeth in the mainstream pop world. Now she fronts Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco, just about to release their third album, and first on a label. Skye is an incredible conversationalist, telling stories of touring with Britney, writing with Tim Armstrong (of Rancid!), her "control freak" tendencies, and their incredibly diehard fanbase! Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! AND Manscaped! THE BEST in Men's below the waist grooming! Use promocode LSS to save 20% off AND get free shipping on the new Lawnmower 4.0! manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 270: Josh from Tetrarch joins the show! This band has had a long, underground past, but now is about to release their label debut on Napalm Records ... and this thing is a banger! Not being afraid to combine elements of Nu-Metal, 90's alternative, with technical guitar and drum work peppered in, Josh also shines as the frontman both singing and screaming. We chat about their roots in Atlanta, their move to Los Angeles, their guitar player Diamond - one of the few black female lead guitar players in metal, and little baseball talk. Their new album "Unstable" is out tomorrow (April 30)! Don't miss it! Check out the new Silverstein song "Bankrupt" wherever you listen to music / watch music videos! Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 269: Picturesque frontman Kyle Hollis joins the show! Known for his impressive vocal range and stunningly handsome looks, he's also been killing it in the crypto mining game! We talk about all of that, the great new album from Picturesque, his upbringing in a tiny town inArkansas, and much much more! Check out the new Silverstein song "Bankrupt" wherever you listen to music / watch music videos! Brought to you by Rockabilia ! With over 500,000 unique band merch items, look no further! And use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off they're already low prices! Head over to rockabilia.com ! Also brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 268 - Joe Mulherin, aka nothing, nowhere. joins the show! Now a huge artist, his new album "Trauma Factory" has propelled him to the very top of the emo-rap genre, in both popularity and critical acclaim. Yet, there's so much more to it than that. We discuss his uniqueness (buying and living on a farm, raising animals despite being vegan, straight edge life in his genre, his myriad of hobbies from fitness/meditation/skateboarding/making maple syrup), his early years and upbringing, his humbleness (he never brags!) and dealing with mental health issues. Joe is honest and interesting, forthcoming and inspiring. This episode is not to be missed! Brought to you by Betterhelp - talk with a licensed, professional therapist online - affordable and private - head to betterhelp.com/lss to save 10% off your first month today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's Johnny! That's right, one of the most well spoken, funny, and talented frontman in the scene - John O'Callaghan - is back on the program! Not only has John fronted Phoenix poppy-punk rockers The Maine for over a decade, he just released another solo record under his moniker John The Ghost. "I Only Want To Live Once" is out now, and this record is absolutely beautiful. Haunting electro-pop that combines retro tones and modern production with great songwriting. John and I talk about all things the Maine, the pandemic, married life, and I also tell a WILD Aaron Lewis of Staind story.... Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vocal God Andy Cizek joins the show! Years ago, a mostly unknown Andy Cizek uploaded an audition video to Sumerian Records to hopefully join a super group they were putting together. Although he (somehow) didn't win, it garnered attention from people who were mesmerized with his vocal skill. Fast forward to 2021 - Andy has joined UK Prog sensations Monuments and is also in Makari and WVNDER and recently started a project with Nik Nocturnal called Termina. We dive into his background, his approach to singing and writing, and tons more! This guy is incredible! Thanks to our sponsors: the Punk Rock MBA Podcast - An AWESOME podcast that explores people from all walks of life (musicians, artists and more) who turned their hobby into their career - head over to prmbapodcast.com Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! They have TONS of Cannibal merch too! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand of Sacrifice's own Kyle Anderson joins the show!!! After years slugging it out in the local Ontario scene with The Afterimage, the band changed their name and went with a new more extreme style. The result was Brand of Sacrifice - now one of the top young bands in the genre. Kyle talks about their road to success, their intense work ethic and attention to detail, and his extremely versatile vocal style. The new Brand of Sacrifice album "LIFEBLOOD" is out now! Thanks to our sponsors: Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! They have TONS of Cannibal merch too! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 264 - Switchfoot lead vocalist and rad surfer dude Jon Foreman joins the program! We talk about his close knit family and his pastor father who taught him to play Led Zeppelin on guitar, their entrance into the mainstream with basically a split record with Mandy Moore, and Jon's awesome new solo album "Departures" which is OUT NOW! Bonus: We get Jon's reaction to their own METAL version of "Meant To Live". Thanks to our sponsors: Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! They have TONS of Cannibal merch too! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It finally happened! After nearly 5 years of trying to get him on the show, he's here! Geoff Rickly, best known for being the frontman of Post-Hardcore legends Thursday joins the show! We talk about their punk rock roots booking shows in basements, being thrust into the MTV spotlight, how that took its toll on Geoff, who was told he couldn't sing, and even referred to as "Tone Geoff". We discuss their time with Victory Records, and how they played the labelled played them against other bands... including Silverstein. Also - New music from Geoff's project No Devotion, his upcoming book, and tons more! One of the best episodes of the show yet! Thanks to our sponsors: Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! They have TONS of Cannibal merch too! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 262 - Death Metal LEGEND George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher of Cannibal Corpse joins the show! We talk about everything from being a good samaritan at Target, his role in the cartoon "Metalocalypse", and how some of their lyrics have not exactly aged well. Also discussed is the addition of Erik Rutan (Morbid Angel) into the band and some great stories! Their 15th album (!!) "Violence Unimagined" is out April 16th! Thanks to our sponsors: Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! They have TONS of Cannibal merch too! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 261 - Calling All Captains drummer turned frontman Luc Gaffwood joins the show! One of the best new bands in Canada, Luc is also one of the most entertaining guests I've had in awhile. We discuss everything from his transition behind the kit to the front of the stage, his obsession with a certain vocal coach, his work in the Métis community and so much more including the name of their upcoming full length! This was recorded LIVE ON TWITCH! Every Tuesday at 3PM EST there will be live podcasts at twitch.tv/shanetold - all include video and some will not end up on this feed... so don't miss them! Completely Free. Upcoming guests include Jon from Switchfoot, John from The Maine, and Andy Cizek! Thanks to our sponsors: Manscaped - the best in men's "down there" grooming (use promo code LSS for 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com) Rockabilia - the biggest, the best prices you'll find anywhere on band merchandise! Use promo code SHANE for 10% off their already low prices! Rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek from Mayday Parade joins the show! Shane and Derek last spoke 5 years ago and so much has happened since! Derek talks about the bands upcoming new material, their rabid fanbase, working on solo stuff, his humble beginnings and more! This is a must listen! Rockabilia is BACK as a title sponsor of the show! If you’re looking for the BEST and BIGGEST selection of merchandise from all your favorite bands - look no further! And add 10% off their already low prices with promo code “SHANE”. Head over the Rockabilia.com now and pick up something for a loved one - or yourself! Manscaped is definitely the undisputed champs of men's below the waist grooming products, but they've just released their first cologne! And it's awesome! Light, approachable, and gentlemanly in all the right ways, this signature scent introduces a light citrus burst before settling into the anchoring notes of vetiver and a woodsy, masculine finish. Use promo code LSS over at Manscaped.com and save 20% plus free shipping on this and their other awesome products including the Lawnmower 3.0 - The Best Ball Trimmer ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 259 - And now for something completely different! Platinum selling Country music star and hit songwriter (including 3 #1 hits in the last 18 months alone!) from Canada, Tebey joins the show! We talk about his upbringing just a few minutes from me, his budding football career pushed aside to pursue music (including moving to Nashville at only 15 years old!) and what it's like to be Canadian and black in the country music world. His new EP "The Good Ones" is out tomorrow! Check it out! Manscaped is definitely the undisputed champs of men's below the waist grooming products, but they've just released their first cologne! And it's awesome! Light, approachable, and gentlemanly in all the right ways, this signature scent introduces a light citrus burst before settling into the anchoring notes of vetiver and a woodsy, masculine finish. Use promo code LSS over at Manscaped.com and save 20% plus free shipping on this and their other awesome products including the Lawnmower 3.0 - The Best Ball Trimmer ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 258 - They're back! After breaking up in 2006, The Juliana Theory is back with great new music and a couple very cool videos! Frontman Brett Detar joins Shane to reminisce about the old days starting out in bands like Zao and Pensive, TJT's unlikely rise to the top of the emo scene and major label bidding war, and of course the last 15 years with Brett having a solo country music career, scoring for film, and more! Manscaped is definitely the undisputed champs of men's below the waist grooming products, but they've just released their first cologne! And it's awesome! Light, approachable, and gentlemanly in all the right ways, this signature scent introduces a light citrus burst before settling into the anchoring notes of vetiver and a woodsy, masculine finish. Use promo code LSS over at Manscaped.com and save 20% plus free shipping on this and their other awesome products including the Lawnmower 3.0 - The Best Ball Trimmer ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 257 - A Skylit Drive frontman Michael "Jag" Jagmin joins me live on Twitch! Always a super open and honest interview, Michael talks about his hard upbringing with a drug addicted father, his biggest influence (KISS!), his journey into A Skylit Drive, and their demise. Stolen Money, drugs, and having a child are all brought up. Check out his new (Awesome!) band Signals who just put out a new album "Death in Divide". Happy 2021! Spoiler alert - hairy nuts are still gross! But Manscaped is here to give you a New Year's Resolution you'll want to keep. Use promo code LSS over at Manscaped.com and save 20% plus free shipping on their awesome products including the Lawnmower 3.0 - The Best Ball Trimmer ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 256 - Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners (and now Hot Water Music and Scorpios!) joins the show! One of the most referenced people on the show, we talk about them being one of the youngest punk bands, Getting signed to Fat Mike's Fat Wreck Chords, filling in / joining Hot Water Music... and a lot more! Be sure to add us on Twitch! It's completely FREE and we will be doing LIVE podcasts on there often as well as other cool stuff! It's a great platform to interact with Shane and his guests! http://twitch.tv/shanetold New Punk Band alert! Check out American Thrills. Their debut EP is out now! You heard it here first. Check it out wherever you stream music or head over to http://americanthrills.com Also brought to you by Green Chef! I just signed up! I'm so excited to save time and stress by having my Plant Powered Box arriving on my doorstep, with a variety of organic ingredients prepped and pre-portioned! No more arguing about what's for dinner, and Green Chef is doing the grocery shopping for me! Head over to greenchef.com/LSS80 and use code LSS80 to save $80 off AND get free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 255 - P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval joined me Live on Twitch! One of the nicest guys in rock, he talks about everything from his first show (The Police!) to the wild mainstream ride of MTV and TRL to his work in the trenches helping out kids in his Whosoever program. Also - can we expect some solo stuff soon? Be sure to add us on Twitch! It's completely FREE and we will be doing LIVE podcasts on there often as well as other cool stuff! It's a great platform to interact with Shane and his guests! http://twitch.tv/shanetold New Punk Band alert! Check out American Thrills. Their debut EP is out now! You heard it here first. Check it out wherever you stream music or head over to http://americanthrills.com Brought to you by ConvertKit ... Are you a musician? You recorded an awesome song... now what? It truly is hard to know what to do next. But don't worry ConvertKit is here to help. They help creators with what has become the hardest part, the promotion side. Go sign up for an absolutely FREE account over at convertkit.com/leadsinger and see how ConvertKit can get your music to the world. Also brought to you by Green Chef! I just signed up! I'm so excited to save time and stress by having my Plant Powered Box arriving on my doorstep, with a variety of organic ingredients prepped and pre-portioned! No more arguing about what's for dinner, and Green Chef is doing the grocery shopping for me! Head over to greenchef.com/LSS80 and use code LSS80 to save $80 off AND get free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 254 - The Wonder Years frontman is back! Dan "Soupy" Campbell was one of the very original guests of the show, appearing on Episode 2! Now, 253 episodes later, a lot has changed, We talk about fatherhood, how the pandemic has affected his anxiety, his involvement phone and text banking for the election, and the 2 (awesome) new songs just released in the vein of their old material. Brought to you by ConvertKit ... Are you a musician? You recorded an awesome song... now what? It truly is hard to know what to do next. But don't worry ConvertKit is here to help. They help creators with what has become the hardest part, the promotion side. Go sign up for an absolutely FREE account over at convertkit.com/leadsinger and see how ConvertKit can get your music to the world. Also brought to you by Green Chef! I just signed up! I'm so excited to save time and stress by having my Plant Powered Box arriving on my doorstep, with a variety of organic ingredients prepped and pre-portioned! No more arguing about what's for dinner, and Green Chef is doing the grocery shopping for me! Head over to greenchef.com/LSS80 and use code LSS80 to save $80 off AND get free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 253 - I Don't Know How But They Found Me frontman Dallon Weekes joins the show! After having underground and critical success with Utah's The Brobecks, Dallon found himself in Panic! At The Disco, a band he performed and wrote in for 8 years. As that started to become a grind, Dallon started IDKHOW with Falling in Reverse drummer (and great dude) Ryan Seaman. At first the band played only in secret, until the hype got so big they both took the plunge and decided to do IDKHOW exclusively. Now, after 3 years of touring success, and a few EP's and singles, IDKHOW has released their first full length album - "Razzmatazz" - which is already popping up on album of the year lists all over the place. We talk about his upbringing, his time in P!ATD, and how they are coping with releasing their first album during a pandemic. Brought to you by ConvertKit! If you're a musician you NEED to make sure you are promoting your content properly! ConvertKit makes it easy. Sign up for a completely free account now and see how ConvertKit can take your project to the next level. go to: convertkit.com/leadsinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 252 - While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor joins the show! After starting the year with an incredible headline show at Brixton Academy in London, WSS found themselves in the middle of headlining USA when Covid derailed their touring plans. But the being one of the most forward thinking and creative artists out there, they started "Sleeps Society" an awesome new subscription model for their fans. We discuss all that, his vocal surgery and recovery, and how much we all miss touring right now. Brought to you by: ConvertKit - Are you a musician? Need help promoting your music? It's not easy and ConvertKit is here to help! sign up for a free account now at convertkit.com/leadsinger ! Manscaped - Makes a great gift for anyone who's nether regions need the best trim! manscaped.com and use code LSS for 20% off and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving, staying safe and getting up to something they enjoy - safely of course! Tune in to find out what's going on with me and the podcast. Music by Intervals (new album OUT NOW!). Brought to you by ConvertKit (if you're in an upcoming band you HAVE to check it out) convertkit.com/leadsinger Also by Manscaped manscaped.com/lss (Your Balls with Thank You! And it makes a great gift!) And of course Miller High Life - The Champagne of Beers - Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 251 - Today we have a great guest! The criminally underrated Jon Snodgrass joins the show! Fresh off a new album and now a split with Frank Turner, he's a busy guy but still somehow finds time for projects like adding an addition onto his house! We talk about all kinds of stuff including his supergroup project SCORPIOS featuring Joey Cape of Lagwagon (and featured the late Tony Sly of No Use For A Name), writing songs literally on stage, his amazing friends and their collaborations, and of course, baseball. Are you a musician? Check out ConvertKit! ConvertKit’s free plan helps musicians like you turn your passion into a full-time career by connecting you to your audience faster. Promote your work, and turn fans into super-fans with a few clicks. ConvertKit helps musicians earn a living by doing what they love, with tools to help promote music, sell merch and tickets, and connect with fans. CTA: Go to convertkit.com/leadsinger to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIVE YEARS! It's an incredible milestone, and to be honest one I never thought I would reach! Thank you so much for the support and love... especially all my Synners in the All Access Club! To celebrate, Atreyu's Brandon Saller joins the show! A highly requested guest, coming on the show at a particularly wild time with unclean vocalist Alex Varkatzas departing the band, and Brandon getting out from behind the kit to front the band. In addition to that, we discuss the humble beginnings, their unexpected break-up and reformation, and what the future holds. Musician? Content Creator? Check out Convert Kit! ConvertKit’s free plan helps musicians like you turn your passion into a full time career by growing your fanbase, promoting your work, and building a meaningful relationship with your audience. ConvertKit helps musicians earn a living by doing what they love, with tools to help promote music, sell merch and tickets, and connect with fans. CTA: Go to convertkit.com/leadsinger to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 249 - BUTCHER BABIES Co-frontwomen Heidi and Carla join the show! Taking their first break from the road due to the pandemic, we discuss their unlikely partnership, starting out as the craziest band in LA, touring with Marilyn Manson and meeting Axl Rose, their various forays into all kinds of different roles in entertainment, and their brand new song, "Bottom of a Bottle". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 248 - Less Than Jake frontman Chris DeMakes joins the show! Known only as "Chris from LTJ" for his whole career, Chris DeMakes is now broadening his horizons with custom songs, a new book, solo stuff and an AWESOME new Podcast "Chris DeMakes a Podcast" where he discusses songwriting with guests like Mark Hoppus, John Feldmann, Laura Jane Grace and more! Also, we discuss LTJ's devotion to their fanbase, touring with Bon Jovi, and his take on the horns on "Hello Rockview". Brought to you by Miller High Life - The Champagne of Beers - Enjoy Responsibly! millerhighlife.com Also brought to you by Manscaped. The best in Men's below the belt grooming. Get 20% off and Free shipping with code LSS over at manscaped.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 247 - Less Than Jake Bassist/Vocalist Roger Lima joins the show! Originally a guitar player, we discuss if after nearly 30 years he's come to terms with the fact he's a bass player, his foray into producing the bands new album (out Dec 11!!), the 90's punk movement with Green Day and The Offspring, Warped Tour. We also get into his emotional side discussing the hit "The Science of Selling Yourself Short". Brought to you by Manscaped! The best in men's below the waist grooming. Use promo code LSS to save 20% off AND free shipping. Your balls will thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 246 - Dez Fafara, frontman of DevilDriver joins the show! In this highly entertaining talk, Dez and Shane discuss the impact of Covid-19 and how Dez saw it coming, Dez's whirlwind 2019, managing other BIG bands, and the tumultuous story behind the break up (and return) of Dez's first band, Nu-Metal legends Coal Chamber. Brought to you by Manscaped! The best in Men's below the waist grooming. For 20% off and free shipping - use code LSS at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT A STORY! WHAT A LEGEND! Legendary Punk and Hardcore producer AND frontman Brian McTernan joins the show! From his days as a hardcore singer in the influential DC Hardcore band Battery, to becoming one of the top record producers, he has so many amazing stories. We talk about the early days, producing bands like Circa Survive, Senses Fail, Thrice, Cave In, and how one day he got so burnt out and quit to work for ... a construction company! Now, after a hiatus from music, Brian is back with a new (and awesome!) band he's fronting called Be Well, which not only continues his legacy as a hardcore singer, but incorporates a lot of melodic elements as well. The new album "The Weight and The Cost" is out now on Equal Vision Records! Support for Lead Singer Syndrome comes from Manscaped! The best in men's below the waist grooming. Trust me, your balls will thank you! Use code LSS to save 20% off AND free shipping! -> manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 244 - I recorded this just moments ago, and it's so good I decided to put it up right away. Patrick Miranda of Movements is back, talking about what it's like to put out the most important album of their career during a pandemic. We also discuss his mental health during this period, financial worries, and writing a song about sex for the first time. No Good Left To Give is OUT NOW!!! This episode is brought to you by Miller High Life, The Champagne of Beers. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 243 - She's here!! So many requests and let me tell you this episode delivers the goods! We talk about everything from living up to the hype, the sophomore slump (or lackthereof), spending 2 weeks in Australian priso... I mean ... quarantine, and the time she sold her toe nails at the merch table. Stand Atlantic's new album "Pink Elephant" is out now and HIGHLY recommended! LSS is brought to you by Miller High Life, The Champagne of Beers. A quality, non-pretentious beer for the wins of today - big and small. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 242 - Seemingly coming out of nowhere, California's Point North has made a massive splash in the last couple years with their own brand of Pop-Punk, releasing EP's and singles, and doing tours with some of the biggest bands in the scene. But singer Jon Lundin has been at it for nearly a decade behind the scenes, working as an engineer and producer, and also a songwriter. Now, at age 29, Jon has released Point North's first full length "Brand New Vision" to a lot of hype. We talk about fan expectations, meditation (again!), his bromance with Kellin Quinn, and donating most of their recording budget to the "No Kid Hungry" charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 241 - I love this conversation! Joe Taylor of Knuckle Puck returns and we simply "shoot the shit" about everything going on. Topics include: learning piano, meditation, recording yourself during quarantine, a guitar pedal as a preorder item, The Beatles, the shit show that was recording "Shape Shifter", and of course all the different layers of their new feel good album "20/20" - Out September 18th! Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. An unpretentious, quality beer for everyone who wants to celebrate the wins of today, both small and big. Enjoy Responsibly! millerhighlife.com Want to learn to sing? Check out Singdaptive, an amazing new online course series featuring expert instructors on a variety of singing topics from the technical side to performance and confidence. Check it out free right here: singdaptive.com/lss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 240 - Bear Rinehart, frontman of the platinum selling, Grammy nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE joins the show! We cover a lot of ground in this awesome conversation including his college football career where he set school records, touring with Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw/Faith Hill, and being “the biggest band your friends haven’t heard of”. Check this out and check out their brand new record “Out of Body” - OUT NOW! This episode is brought to you by Miller High Life, The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer to enjoy the wins of today, big and small! Pick up a case in iconic glass bottles today! Enjoy Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 239 - Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Black joins the show! A highly requested guest, we talk about the beginnings of BVB and their path to success through the Warped Tour scene, his trouble with addiction and finding sobriety, and his love for sports and their return. We also dive into their new re-recording of their first album, live streaming and a whole lot more! Miller High Life is an unpretentious, quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate the wins of today - big or small - with The Champagne of Beers. Pick it up in an iconic glass bottle or limited edition champagne cans. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 238 - A Must listen! NOFX Frontman and punk rock legend Fat Mike joins the show! Fresh off an unexpected split release with Frank Turner, Mike talks about the upcoming new NOFX album, his quarantine compound, paying women to beat him up, and his own upcoming podcast "Fat Mike's Fat Mic". Also discussed are some of Mike's regrets about his Cokie The Clown solo project. Miller High Life is an unpretentious, quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate the wins of today - big or small - with The Champagne of Beers. Pick it up in an iconic glass bottle or limited edition champagne cans. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 237 - Last week California Punk Rock legends NOFX released a split album with England's finest Punk-ish singer-songwriter Frank Turner covering each others songs. Luckily, I had the opportunity to speak with Frank Turner and NOFX Frontman Fat Mike about the release, and a whole lot more. Frank joins me to talk about 90% of his earnings going away over night indefinitely, his 2500th show now as a live stream, his foray into music production, and how absolutely stoked he is on getting to hear one of his favorite bands of all time over his songs. Part 2 with Fat Mike of NOFX will be up next Wednesday Aug 19! Don't miss it. Thanks to Miller High Life (The Champagne of Beers! Enjoy responsibly!), Raycon earbuds, and Mutual Mobile for sponsoring the show! Check out: Millerhighlife.com rayconglobal.com/lss Save 15% off Raycon Earbuds! Mutualmobile.link/lss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 236 - This is one of the BEST episodes yet! 73 year old former frontman of STYX (who have sold over 54 million albums btw) joins the show! Sweet, self aware and absolutely hilarious (seriously this guy is so damn funny) he dives into the truth behind his departure from STYX in 1998, how he's dealing with Covid, his viral quarantine YouTube video, and his awesome new album "26 East Vol 1." which features a duet with Julian Lennon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Update from Shane: Hi! Since I'm busy as hell this week, I encourage you to check out one of the old episodes you've missed! There's some good ones! Anddddddd if you have actually listened to them all - why not give the All Access Club a go! leadsingersyndrome.com/allaccess . Also Check out: Silverstein Next Level Livestream Re-Broadcast: livefrom.events/silverstein Music: Black Sabbath - Wicked World Song: Spiritbox - Rule of Nines Thanks so much to Raycon Earbuds, Mutual Mobile, and Miller High Life - The Champagne of Beers. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 235 - I’ve gotten SOOO many requests so here she is! The incredible Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox! We talk about their sudden hype, her “one take” YouTube videos (seriously watch them), the reality of autotune, and her WILD story about joining her old band iwrestledabearonce with literally ONE DAYS NOTICE.  Brought to you by Miller High Life. The perfect beer to celebrate the wins of today - big and small. The Champagne of Beers. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company. Milwaukee, WI.  Also brought to you by Raycon. Amazing sound at half the price of other premium wireless earbuds. And 6 hours of playtime, seamless Bluetooth pairing, more bass, and a more compact design that gives you a nice, noise-isolating fit! Check out buyraycon.com/lss to save 15% off these amazing earbuds today!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 234 - This is part 2 of a 2 part special with Brendan Murphy (END / Counterparts)..... make sure you listen to part 1 first! In this episode, we talk about the slow and steady rise of Counterparts, the literal revolving door of members, Brendan's interest in comedy and the strange fact that he has NEVER eaten an egg in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 233 - PART 1 of 2! Shane's old buddy Brendan Murphy of Counterparts has a new band. And they fucking RIP. They are called END, a super group put together by Fit for an Autopsy Guitarist / Insanely Talented Producer Will Putney. We talk about the formation of the band, the steady success of Counterparts, Brendan's potential career in comedy, coffee, gasoline, and much much more.... Part 2 will be out on FRIDAY! In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 232 - Rock LEGEND Dee Snider joins the show! Known best for dazzling MTV as the frontman of Twisted Sister on hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" his other endeavours range from radio personality, reality TV star, Broadway star, actor, screenplay writer and much more! We talk of taking on the Senate and PMRC in 1985, living almost Coronavirus free in Belize right now, and his "Nostradamus-like" prediction of releasing a new live album and taking off 2020 from touring. And yes - he has Lead Singer Syndrome. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 231 - Happy Canada Day / 4th of July! To celebrate we have the frontman of one of the funnest bands ever, Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup! We talk about his busy quarantine life, the wild story behind their hit "1985", the even wilder story behind NOT their hit "Stacy's Mom", and his gig as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot. Yes - seriously. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 230 - AHOY, MATEY!!! Holy fucking shit we have CHRISTOPHER BOWES of ALESTORM! This is super sick, so get out your beverage of choice (white wine spritzer anyone?) and get ready to have your booty stolen right off your backside. We chat about their incredible new and hilarious record that was recorded in Thailand, their approach to writing nothing but pirate themed music, and the story behind their track "Shit Boat". And a lot of other stuff too. I can't remember I had a half a bottle of rum before recording this. Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer within everyone’s reach. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, it’s the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A Quality beer within everyone’s reach. Celebrate Responsibly, Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee WI. Millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 229 - Mina Caputo of NYC legends Life of Agony joins the show! After releasing several classic hardcore influenced Alternative-Metal albums in the 90's (including the seminal "River Runs Red") Mina left Life of Agony to pursue a solo career. After a return to the band in 2002, Mina transitioned in 2011 only to have the band go on hiatus again. In 2014, Life of Agony came back in a big way, singing to Napalm Records and putting out new music, including the hit single "Scars". Shane and Mina discuss growing up in NYC in the 80's, their first trip to Europe in the 90's, the departure of drummer Sal Abruscato, and much much more. Mutual Mobile builds BEAUTIFUL mobile and web apps! With over 600 projects in the past 10 years including - Eero, (acquired by Amazon), FlexDrive, (acquired by Lyft), and MapMyFitness, (acquired by Under Armour) they are the best place to get your app made ON TIME and WITHIN BUDGET. If you have design or development needs, schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation TODAY at mutualmobile.link/lss ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 228 - This episode was a long time in the making, almost lost forever, but believe me - it's worth the wait. Nick Thomas, the insanely talented frontman of The Spill Canvas joins the show! After signing to Warner Bros, and successful major label album under their belts, it was time for the follow up. Nick Thomas went through a lot of stress, co-writes he didn't want to do, and the result was a drug addiction which overtook the band, and eventually his whole life. Now, after confronting his demons and a stint in rehab, Nick and The Spill Canvas are back with a new single, a new podcast series, and also a new album (hopefully) coming this fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 227 - Platinum selling Canadian pop star Kiesza is a former Navy sniper (you read that right!), ballet dancer, beauty queen and, in more ways than one, the Calgary-raised singer and songwriter is unique. She has written for Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson, worked with Duran Duran and collaborated with Skrillex, Pitbull and Diplo. Her debut album, Sound of A Woman, sold more than a million copies and then the two-time JUNO Award seemingly vanished overnight. Hit by a taxi in her adopted hometown of Toronto in the summer of 2017, Kiesza initially thought she had escaped lightly with just a bang to the head and a busted wrist. It wasn’t until the following day that her head began to swell and the balance on the left side of her body went. Tests revealed that electrical pathways to one side of her brain had shut down and the following years meant a gruelling road to recovery for Kiesza as she recovered from the brain injury. 2020 marks a rebirth for Kiesza. After spending 2 years recovering from her injuries she is back and ready to embrace the female pop landscape with a bunch of incredibly catchy tunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 226 - Toby and Devin of Emery join the show!!! The two lead vocalists from probably the busiest band in music, we talk about the 7 things they have going on right now, including their new album "White Line Fever" (not about cocaine), and their AWESOME variety show "Are You Listening? A Sunday Night Streamo Show" which everyone should check out. We also discuss Devin's departure and return to the band, their super involved fanbase and fan club, and how they cope with living all over the country while still doing so many projects together. THIS SUNDAY MAY 31st tune into twitch.tv/emerymusic to watch Shane as a special guest on Are You Listening? A Sunday Night Streamo Show. Preorder the new Emery album "White Line Fever" and get 10% off with promo code LSS! Go to emerymusic.com now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 225 - COME JOIN US! I speak to Dave Hause, former frontman of The Loved Ones, now a solo artist for the last decade. We talk about his start as a "roadie" working for other bands, having twins, the transition and challenges from playing solo to a full band, getting sober, and why The Loved Ones didn't end up being the biggest pop-punk band in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 224 - While under quarantine in his London flat with just his cat, Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari joins the show! With a (fantastic!) new album and no way to promote it, Shane and Rou discuss self-producing the record, the idea behind an instrumental Classical track (“Elegy for Extinction”) and Rou dancing his ass off in the “{ the Dreamers Hotel }” video. Also discussed his Rou’s sometimes mysterious personality, (still) not doing VIP’s, and the great friendship between the 4 still original members of Enter Shikari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 223 - It's not every day you get to talk to a diamond selling LEGEND like Scott Stapp! After a very public battle with addiction he is 5 years clean - and cleaning up on the radio with his new hit single "Survivor". Scott and Shane discuss the current pandemic, the good ol' days of being the biggest band on the planet, the infamous half time show - and the new craze - the "Creed bomb". But the bigger question looms .... could we see a Creed reunion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 222 - Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins joins the show!! One of Shane's all-time favorite bands, Jim and Shane discuss their beginnings in the AZ punk scene and their unlikely story getting signed to a major label, the song "The Middle" from both Jim's and Shane's perspective, and the one time Jim accidentally walked on Shane's bus while on tour in Boise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 221 - Tim Barry, known for his solo material and also for being frontman of Richmond VA punk band AVAIL joins the show! It's March 24th, and Tim is at home unpacking groceries when he calls me. This is right at peak "who knows what the f is going on time" and it shows. Tim and I speak about the unknown time ahead for musicians, the transition from Avail into his solo stuff, his approach to recording ("if I don't get it in 3 tries, it doesn't come out") and also some life hacks on how to save money on baggage fees while flying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 220 - BIG guest this week, in fact he's #47 in the world on Spotify as I type this! Ari Leff aka LAUV joins the show! Before reaching the top of the pop charts with songs like "I Like Me Better" (which is about to hit 1 Billion on Spotify) and "i'm so tired...", Ari cut his teeth in the Myspace scene, with influences ranging from Post-hardcore and screamo like Underoath and The Devil Wears Prada to mellower stuff like Owl City and pop-punk like The Starting Line. We talk about his start as a "behind the scenes" guy, touring with Ed Sheeran, his "fearless" approach to writing lyrics and also where to get a margarita the size of your head in North Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 219 - We have another LEGEND on the show this week! For over 30 years, 311 has been killing it with mainstream success and an amazing cult following as well. Lead singer Nick Hexum called Shane from his home to talk about the early days of dubbing tapes, moving by himself from Omaha to LA when he was only 17, and how great it would be to still own an island right about now. Also - Nick breaks down the stories behind the hits "Down", "Beautiful Disaster" and "Amber". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 218 - Ronnie from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus joins the show! After a major label debut SMASH with their first album "Don't You Fake It" going platinum, TRJA struggled to top that mainstream success instead turning it into a rabid core fanbase and huge success on the Christian radio charts. Ronnie discusses everything from the early days of the band to their current "SoCal Punk" single, and talks about what it felt like to sing the national anthem - at an NFL football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 217 - A heavily requested guest and one of the all time greats of the scene, Bert McCracken of The Used joins the show! While on tour in Albuquerque before Covid-19 ruined everything, Shane and Bert discuss the REAL beginnings of the band, Bert's addiction and recovery, and the new The Used album which Bert believes is their best one yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While under quarantine in Italy, Olga Svetlana talks about the current situation there with Covid-19, the band getting exiled from Russia for political statements, her intense stage presence (including flipping Shane off from the stage), their new bass player Nick Oliveri (of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss) and their new album "Disco Sucks". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 215 - Jimmy Wizard (yes, that's his real name) of Higher Power joins the show! Shane and Jimmy discuss his hardcore roots, signing to a major label and the backlash (or lack thereof), his transition into clean singing, his second career as a tattoo artist, and the the 1989 classic Nintendo movie "The Wizard". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 214 - Grammy award winning (and badass) front women Lzzy Hale joins the show! She talks to Shane about the slow and steady climb to the top of the charts, randomly jamming with Slash, having her Dad play bass for the band and what goes on behind the scenes while writing the sexually charged lyrics she's so famous for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 213 - Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead joins the show! Despite being incredibly intelligent and well read, J3T talks about his struggle with drugs, his criminal background, and the shift into family life - all while keeping up the stability of Hollywood Undead - fresh off the release of their 6 full length album, New Empire Vol. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 212 - IT HAPPENED!! Punk legend Milo Aukerman of Descendents joins the show! In 2016, Milo was laid off from his science job at DuPont (coincidentally enough where Shane used to work!) and came back into the fold releasing Hypercaffium Spazzinate, the first Descendents album in 12 years. Now with the band back, Shane and Milo discuss the time frame on a new album, the rivalry between Descendents and ALL, some cringeworthy lyrics of the past, and potentially Milo's first solo album - a ukulele album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 211 - Eric Vanlerberghe, co-vocalist of I Prevail joins the show Live in Downtown Los Angeles at the Fearless Records Pop-up! I Prevail has had an incredible album cycle with hit after hit and tons of radio success. To top it all off, they were nominated for 2 Grammys! During Grammy Weekend, Eric and Shane chat about the accolade, their massive setback on their headlining tour, and if they knew "Hurricane" was going to be a massive hit. Bonus: A random DTLA drifter asks a question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 210 - Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music joins the show! One of the nicest and hardest working guys in punk rock, Chuck talks to Shane about his upbringing in Florida (his Dad was a PGA Tour golfer), the humble beginnings of HWM and the Gainsville scene, and the breakup and reform of Hot Water Music - now celebrating their 25th year as a band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 209 - LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES! Shane sits down with Vic, Aaron and Telle during Grammy weekend to talk about whack tour stories, lyric writing, using steroids to get through shows, and Grammy nominations (or lack thereof). Special thanks to Fearless Records for putting this all together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 208 - Steel Panther's own Michael Starr joins the show! Fresh off their 5th full length album (!!) Michael talks about the early days of being a Las Vegas and LA resident cover band playing 5 nights a week to getting signed to a major label and focusing on their original music. Also covered is how many chicks Michael has slept with, getting tested for STD's - and on a serious note - his recent vocal surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 207 - One of the most influential bands in both metalcore and post-hardcore, Cave In has been making incredible records since the '90's. Stephen Brodsky, who got his start as the bass player in Converge, took over lead vocal duties for the band, who quickly made their name in the scene with their classic space-rock meets emo-core album "Jupiter". After signing to a major label, it looked like Cave In was bound to take over the rock world with tours with Foo Fighters and Muse. Although that never happened, Cave In still holds their place as one of the most important underground rock bands ever. Stephen discusses the early days of being a high schooler in Converge, becoming a lead singer overnight, and the tragic death of Cave In bass player Caleb Scofield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206 - Merry Christmas! Piebald is back after 12 years with .... a Christmas EP? That's right, it's a bit random but it's awesome. So, fittingly on Dec 25th, Travis Shettel joins the show to talk about what he's been up to, the old days of the Boston scene, living in New Orleans, and an ill fated local show in Shane's hometown in 2001. Shane also recounts an embarrassing moment meeting the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 205 - NEFFEX frontman Bryce Savage joins the show! From playing college baseball to heading up a marketing company Bryce Savage (along with bandmate Cameron Wales) asked himself … when was I happiest? Turns out it was when Bryce and Cam were making songs in their bedroom as teenagers just finding their music footing. With that inspiration NEFFEX was born, along with a fresh attitude that includes putting out a lot of music … 1 song every week, for 100 weeks (!). Now a seasoned, signed band, what’s next for the duo? Have a listen to this eye opening episode and find out!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 204 - Shane's good friend Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada joins the show!! Shane and Jer reminisce about touring together (they've been on the same bill over 100 times), making up for lost time on the education front, TDWP's ridiculous song titles, and singing a lot more on the new TDWP album - "The Act" (out now!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203 - Greg Barnett, co-frontman of Scranton turned Philly's finest punk rock band The Menzingers joins the program! We go deep in this one, talking about Greg's background and family life, his political science degree he's finally using (in his songs) and The Menzingers gaining sudden success after 10 years of touring. Greg also breaks down his lyrics about drinking and drugs(tores) from the new album - Hello Exile (out now!). If you're interested in dark themed / horror clothing or satanic imagery - check out Interemodeus ! They are THE place to go for hats to shoes and everything in between and women's clothing as well. You won't find stuff like this anywhere else. Use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today! interemodeus.com <--- What are you waiting for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 202 - Judah Akers, frontman of indie/country/impossible to label band Judah and the Lion joins the show!! Judah talks about the beginnings of the band and advice from "Uncle Don" which has kept them an independent band yet still have had amazing success in the form of a #1 hit, appearances on late night television, and a song featuring Kacey Musgraves. Calling in from Calgary in the middle of a 60+ date tour (!!), Judah and Shane also discuss his unique success, NBA basketball, and being away from home and unable to help deal with family issues like divorce and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 201 - Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench joins the show! An incredible vocalist and accomplished songwriter (he co-wrote "Call Me Maybe") Shane and Josh discuss the dangers of music videos, songwriting techniques, playing 13 instruments, and Josh's interesting backstory growing up in Vancouver with professional musician parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200!!!  We did it! What a milestone, and to celebrate I speak to Alice in Chains frontman William Duvall, who has been in the band since shortly after the passing of Layne Staley. Now, 14 years in the band and finally dropping his first solo album at age 52, William discusses his upbringing in the 1980's Atlanta Hardcore scene, run ins with cops and skinheads, his entry into AIC, and his take on what a true solo record should be.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199.5 - Happy Halloween! Everyone's favorite horror obsessed act Ice Nine Kills is KILLING it these days! I thought of no better guest for this special episode than frontman Spencer Charnas, who considers Halloween "almost a religious holiday". Spencer and Shane talk about the crazy (and highly successful) year INK has had, what he dressed up as for Halloween almost every year as a child, and their new deluxe release - The Silver Scream: Final Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199 - He's back again! Underoath drummer/singer and The Almost everything-man Aaron Gillespie returns for a third instalment! Just 3.5 years ago, Underoath had only just talked about reuniting for a tour, and since they've released a new album and toured extensively. Now taking a break, Aaron has revived his solo project The Almost with a terrific new album "Fear Caller". Shane and Aaron talk about the challenges in recording this album, the wild ride Underoath has had, and how expensive cymbals are these days. Come back tomorrow for a special Halloween episode featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198 - Best known as the lead singer / shredder for SoCal emo-punkers Rufio, Scott Sellers is now a songwriting beast, putting out 4 solo albums in barely over a year. Self producing, self-recording and (sometimes) self-releasing, despite his prolific output the music quality never suffers. Scott and Shane reminisce about the old days of MP3.com, the demise of Rufio, Rufio's first tour ever (Shane was there!) and sort of/not really being labelled a Christian band. Wanna hear an awesome up and coming band? Check out Mascots, super rad pop-punk from Cincinnati, OH! Search it on Spotify now, or head to their bandcamp at mascotsband.bandcamp.com - and tell 'em Shane sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 197 - Ex-Taking Back Sunday guitarist/vocalist and key member during the Louder Now and Where You Want To Be albums Fred Mascherino joins the show! After leaving Taking Back Sunday in 2006, Fred went on to release the critically acclaimed solo album "Bend To Break" under his The Color Fred moniker. After various other projects including Terrible Things with Hot Rod Circuit frontman Andy Jackson, The Color Fred is back with a brand new single! Shane and Fred discuss his time in and departure from TBS, his passion for gear and tones, and his awesome YouTube series "In The Shed With Fred". Check out the amazing new book "FROM THE BASEMENT" a beautifully written book FINALLY properly documenting the history of emo. With interviews from dozens of prominent people from bands, labels and more, author Taylor Markarian gets to the bottom of where emo came from, it's journey to the mainstream, and where it is now. Get it on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196 - Shane and his good pal Donovan sit in Shane's car shooting the shit while Hail The Sun is on tour in Toronto. The discussion includes how his new band Nova Charisma came about, Donovan's continued sobriety, co-writing with outside people, the demise of Sianvar, writing on a bass guitar (‽), juggling multiple projects and careers - and still not loving police. Looking for some new music? Check out Mascots - a new awesome pop-punk band from Cincinnati, OH! Their new EP "Butterfly Effect" is out now! Listen to it on Spotify or wherever you get your music and check out mascotsband.bandcamp.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 195 - Matt McAndrew, "The Voice" finalist and now the new lead singer of SLAVES joins the show! It's been a wild ride for Matt, who found himself auditioning and nearly winning Season 7 of "The Voice" before signing a record deal and releasing the hit single "Wasted Love". After meeting Kevin Thrasher of Escape The Fate just a few months prior, Kevin passed his number onto SLAVES, who cold called him FROM THE AIRPORT on their way to Europe after learning their singer Jonny Craig was bailing on the tour. On a whim, he took the gig not having any idea what he was getting himself into. Matt and Shane discuss his crazy entry into the band, his experience working with Adam Levine of Maroon 5, and a behind the scenes look of how shows like The Voice really work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 194 - SURPRISE! NEW BAYSIDE ALBUM! Anthony Raneri frontman of Bayside and Shane's good buddy joins the program to talk about the decision to drop a surprise album (on Oct 6!), his favorite and least favorite Bayside albums, baseball, living in Nashville, and a lot more!  Need glasses? Contacts? Check out Eyeconic.com/LSS and use promo code LSS to save 10%!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 193 - With multiple Platinum and Gold albums in the UK and Australia, and millions of records sold worldwide, The Wombats have become a household name in the Indie-pop world. Matthew Murphy joins the show and discusses moving to LA from Liverpool England, the "Dark Art" of songwriting, recent fatherhood, and his new solo project - Love Fame Tragedy.  Do you wear glasses or contacts ? Check out Eyeconic.com/LSS ! They have the best brands/prices/website/service and use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 192 - Jake Luhrs, frontman of Grammy nominated metal heavyweights August Burns Red joins the show! While on tour with Silverstein supporting, Jake and Shane discuss the anniversary tour of their seminal album "Constellations", his faith and writing a book about it, playing bass on stage for the first time, and a lot more! Jake also ranks his favorite (and least favorite) ABR albums.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 191 - You requested it and FINALLY here it is! Casey Crescenzo - the mega talented mastermind behind The Dear Hunter and former frontman of cinematic post-hardcore legends The Receiving End of Sirens joins the show! The discussion ranges from Casey's super musical upbringing, the demise of TREOS, his only ever music lesson, and Shane's confusion with the "other" band - Deer Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 190 - Dying in Designer (Real name: Bobby O'Brien) joins the show fresh off his debut album! One of the hottest names in the "Emo Rap" genre, Bobby and Shane discuss his signing to punk label Hopeless Records, the importance of albums over singles, hitting rock bottom, and the meaning behind the title of his album "Nobody's Happy".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 189 - The talented and prolific Ace Enders joins the show! A long awaited guest, Shane and Ace talk about the upcoming The Early November album (out Sept 27th), how he was kicked out of one of his early bands, and the ill fated Early November Triple Album - which led to their break up in 2007.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 188 - Fun episode! Recorded in August Burns Red's dressing room while they're on stage, Shane, Garrett and Thomas talk about worst podcast guests, Travis Barker, being a Christian band (or are they?), and a lot more! Also get ready for random cameos including members of August Burns Red and Silverstein.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 187 - Sleep On It frontman Zech Pluister joins the show! About to release their (stunning) sophomore album on Sept 13, Zech discusses his wild upbringing with 5 brothers and sisters, his journey into the band, adapting to different song writing techniques, and the art of not just writing sad songs.  This episode is brought to you by Eyeconic. Shop Eyewear at the best possible prices. Use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today!!!! Go to: Eyeconic.com/LSS #LookEyeconic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 186 - Snapcase's Daryl Taberski, singer of one of Shane's favorite bands ever - and the band that got him into hardcore, joins the show! Snapcase burst out of the Buffalo, NY hardcore scene in the mid 90's and quickly became one of the biggest selling Hardcore bands ever. As Victory Records' flagship band, Snapcase was also one of the first underground hardcore bands to play Warped Tour. In 2002, they disbanded but left an incredible legacy. Shane and Daryl discuss his unique vocal style, playing shows again, the Buffalo music scene, and THAT snare drum.  This episode is brought to you by Eyeconic. Shop Eyewear at the best possible prices. Use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today!!!! Go to: Eyeconic.com/LSS #LookEyeconic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 185 - Russ Rankin, frontman of punk rock legends Good Riddance joins the show! Russ talks about the start of the band, their (awesome) new album written entirely by him, his relationship with Descendents/Black Flag drummer and producer Bill Stevenson, politics (of course), and his new job as a minor hockey scout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 184 - Danko Jones is a busy busy man. Between his prolific career fronting The Danko Jones band, his podcast(s), book release and more, he is constantly putting himself out there. But his personal life and his views on politics have always been a mystery. We talk about that, his amazing career so far, and what's coming next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 183 - Frank Iero, guitarist of My Chemical Romance turned lead singer joins the show! Frank and Shane discuss his near fatal accident in Australia sidelining him for over a year, his new album "Barriers" written about it, My Chemical Romance being bigger now than they ever were, Warped Tour memories, and the rumours of MCR's return.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 182 - I think we're alone now!! Tiffany, 80's teen idol and pop icon joins the show!! I got the chance to hang out on her bus, share a bottle of wine with her and pick her brain. And wow - what a conversation! We discuss everything from her upbringing that led to her "divorcing" her parents, the amazing longevity of her career, the "gimmicky" TV shows she has done, and the Netflix documentary about her stalker fans. Check out her new album and her re-record of "I Think We're Alone Now"!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 181 - Glassjaw's own Daryl Palumbo joins the show! An absolute legend in the Post-hardcore and NYC music scenes, Daryl talks about his upbringing when NYC was dangerous, his perceived "mysteriousness", Glassjaw not being "cool" enough for the indie labels, and stealing his grandparents Sinatra tapes to trade them in for Agnostic Front records.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 180 - The Swellers had a hell of a career. An underground skate punk band with a knack for providing the perfect pop-punk hooks at the perfect time - they got signed to Fall Out Boy's Fueled By Ramen label and went on tour with Paramore at their peak. But once the band started being told to tone it down with the "tweeting about pooping" and other antics - they decided to part ways - also at their peak. Nick Diener - frontman of The Swellers and now acclaimed producer joins the show to talk about what went right, what went wrong, his new hardcore band Wounded Touch, and if the Swellers might ever come back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 179 - IT'S FINALLY HERE! Probably the most requested guest ever, (William) Ryan Key joins the show! After Yellowcard played their final show in 2017, Ryan wasn't sure what he was going to do. Jump forward a couple of years and Ryan is as busy as ever, releasing 2 solo EP's while producing records and even playing guitar and keyboards for New Found Glory on the side. Shane and Ryan chat about the "Gauntlet" he's currently running, his skatepunk upbringing, the "terrifying" end of Yellowcard, and the B-side Silverstein song Ryan sang on in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 178 - After the departure of former Northlane singer Adrian Fitipaldes, over 2000 people auditioned to be the new frontman for Sydney, Australia's Northlane. Marcus Bridge, a 23 year old with no touring experience got the gig and hasn't looked back with the last 2 Northlane albums charting at #1 and #3 respectively on the Australian charts. Now with a more personal approach to songwriting, Marcus discusses his difficult entry into the band, and his even more difficult - and violent - upbringing to drug addicted parents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 177 - After releasing 2 classic emo/post-hardcore albums in the early 2000's and having success both with a diehard fan base and on MTV, Armor For Sleep signed to a major label. Their 3rd album flopped, and the band broke up soon afterwards. It's been 12 years - where has frontman Ben Jorgensen been? Shane talks to his old friend about how it all started, what happened, and what he's up to now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 176 - After meeting a guy in her college math class named Chris Carrabba, Jolie Lindholm started singing on his albums, and started her own band - The Rocking Horse Winner. After releasing 2 albums and making a big splash in the early 2000's emo scene, the band broke up and Jolie disappeared. Nearly 15 years later she is back with a new band The Darling Fire - featuring members of Shai Hulud, Further Seems Forever, and more. Jolie talks about the end of her old band, and some of the heartbreak that led to her picking up a guitar for the first time - at age 40.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 175 - One of the most requested guests of all time, Landon Tewers of The Plot in You finally joins the podcast! Inviting Shane over to his apartment across the river in downtown Detroit, the two discuss his home schooled upbringing, the massive change of sound and new found success on their latest album, writing songs about people you're still dating, and how his old band was once demoted from a bill for being so bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 174 - Welcome to the first ever LIVE episode of the podcast, from Synnerfest 2.0 in Norfolk, VA! Steve from Punchline was kind enough to stop by and have a chat with me and the Synners about tons of cool (AKA super nerdy) stuff like figuring out how many days old you are, Game of Thrones / Lost / Black Mirror, how we record our ideas on our phones, and if pineapple belongs on pizza. Bonus: We sing the first songs we ever wrote.  Happy 5000th day Liam!!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 173 - Former clean vocalist/guitarist of Attack Attack Johnny Franck joins the show! After 3 relatively short years and 2 huge albums, Johnny left AA! to focus on his relationship with God. Now, he works as a producer and has his own project Bilmuri (pronounced Bill Murray) which has put out a whopping 8 albums in just a few years. Shane and Johnny discuss songwriting, the myth of needing good gear to make good recordings, and his crazy time in Attack Attack on tour as a teenager.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 172 - Lauren Kashan of Sharptooth joins the show! Taking time out of the recording of their sophomore album, Lauren speaks freely about her early years as a tomboy, being sent to a rehab cult in Florida, and finding hardcore shows in Baltimore that led her to start her band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 171 - Cory Lockwood, known for his work in A Lot Like Birds joins the show! Cory has a new supergroup called Sufferer, featuring members of Hail The Sun and I The Mighty, tackling the subject of mental health within their lyrics. This "concept project" discusses depression and anxiety and how creativity can help overcome it. Cory and Shane discuss the challenge of writing an album while based in different locations, his own struggles with mental health, his book he is currently writing, and the challenge of taking on clean vocal duties in A Lot Like Birds after the departure of co-frontman Kurt Travis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 170 - Lead Drummer Syndrome? Michael Bohn, former lead vocalist of Issues and Woe Is Me is back with a new band WildHeart where he's playing his heart out on his first instrument - drums. Michael speaks to Shane in this very honest conversation, discussing his "blindsided" departure from Issues, his new band, and why you won't see a Woe Is Me 10 year tour any time soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, something a little different! I, your host Shane Told, answer all the burning questions submitted from members of the All Access Club! We cover everything from writing and screaming, interview techniques, tour stories, my favorite (and least favorite venues), and embarrassing high school stories as well. Have a listen!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 168 - Demon Hunter frontman Ryan Clark joins the show! A band that rarely tours, yet has one of the most rabid fan bases out there, I've been intrigued and wanted to pick Ryan's brain for a long time. We talk about his early years growing up in a Christian household ("I had to hide my Slayer CD's under my bed"), his extremely successful design career (he's worked with everyone from NASA to Lego), designing all the classic "scene" album covers in the mid 2000's, and the bands bond with (and fandom within) the US Military.  Check out our sponsors:  Rockabilia.com  Merchtable.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 167 - Set It Off frontman Cody Carson joins the show!! Fresh off a brand new album and back on tour, Cody and Shane discuss the shift in Set It Off’s style from pop-punk to horror punk to straight pop, incorporating the new stuff into the live show, his upbringing in a musical family and classical music background, and his surprising passion for woodwind instruments. Need merch?? Yes you do! Go to rockabilia.com for OVER HALF A MILLION officially licensed items and use promo code PCJABBERJAW to save 10% off!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 166 - Lauren Babic, the incredible singer/screamer of both supergroup CrazyEightyEight, and her own Toronto based act Red Handed Denial joins the show! We discuss her humble beginnings playing trumpet in a ska band before honing her craft in her bedroom/car to develop one of the best screams in the scene. Also discussed is CrazyEightyEight’s “Postal Service” writing methods with 3 members living in different countries, and her day job as a high school substitute teacher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 165 - Kurt Travis, one of the hardest working people in rock 'n roll, joins the show! Shane and Kurt discuss a lot of never before discussed topics, like his interesting upbringing as the son of a famous gymnast, his plethora of musical projects, and the real story of his departure from Dance Gavin Dance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 164 - Skillet and Fight The Fury frontman John Cooper joins the show! One of the nicest guys in Rock 'n Roll, John and Shane discuss topics such as John writing 50-70 songs per Skillet album (!!!); his intensely strict religious upbringing where all pop music, black clothes and even Christian rock music was banned, as well as being in a band with his wife (for 20 years and counting) including bringing his kids on tour for the last 16 years. Bonus: John ranks his favorite and least favorite Skillet albums.  Need band merch from Skillet, Fight The Fury and other great bands? Check out rockabilia.com for all your merchandise needs. With over 500,000 officially licensed items, there's no better place. And use promo code PCJABBERJAW to save 10% off your entire order TODAY!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 163 - Zac Carper has seen some shit. As frontman of party punkers FIDLAR, he's battled heroin addiction and repressed memories of sexual abuse, but has continually turned heads and surprised people with a unique brand of slacker street punk with an odd appeal in the mainstream. With a brand new 3rd LP out featuring some of their best songs, and a (mostly) sober path forward, what's next for FIDLAR? Shane and Zac talk about his abnormal upbringing in Hawaii, his surprising love for technology in music production, his battle with substance abuse, and his unique and honest approach to songwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162 - Capstan's Anthony DeMario joins the shows this week! Recently signed to the massive Fearless Records, this band might seem like a brand new band just hot on the scene, but they've been bringing their unique brand of pop-punkish-post-hardcore to fans all over the South-East USA for years. At age 29, Anthony might be older than most lead singers signing their first record deals, but no one is hungrier than him, or the other 4 members of Capstan to make some big waves. This is your new favorite band - have a listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 161 - Hollywood Undead is here! Most bands have one lead singer, Hollywood Undead has FIVE! How does that dynamic affect their writing style, their decision making and how they get along? Danny and J-Dog take a time out from the studio to jump on the line with Shane to discuss that, the arrival of Danny at a critical time in the bands history, their often controversial lyrics, emo rap, turning 18, threesomes, and of course - weed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! It's Jan 2nd, and today I spoke with Mikey of Islander, one of the nicest and most honest guys in the scene. We chat everything from his upbringing in a bi-racial family in South Carolina, to getting started in the punk scene, making friends with seemingly every rockstar ever, and getting kicked off Warped Tour the first time they ever played it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 159 - Unearth frontman Trevor Phipps joins the show for this special holiday episode!  Boston, Massachusetts' Unearth rarely get the credit they should as being one of the pioneers of true "metalcore" - combining modern metal and modern hardcore together.  But after 20 years, 7 albums, and countless world tours - Unearth isn't going anywhere and continue to draw rabid crowds on the strength of a near flawless back catalog.  Trevor and Shane discuss everything from poker to acid reflux, reminisce about Dimebag Darrell, talk shop on the current music industry, and of course discuss the story behind the latest Unearth album - "Extinction(s)".   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 158 - Big episode this week! Steven Page, former lead vocalist of Barenaked Ladies joins the show! in 2009, amid much controversy, Steven suddenly left Barenaked Ladies - a group he co-founded in 1988. Since, he's had a successful solo career, and earlier this year for the first time in 9 years, BNL reunited for a one-off performance for the Junos / Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Shane and Steven discuss this years reunion, the early days, the somehow "wholesome" reputation of BNL, the art of natural stage banter and how his solo career has turned political... even featuring an "F-bomb" in a song title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 157 - In this second of a two-part series with Cove Reber (ex-Saosin, Dead American) we hit the ground running again! Cove discusses his departure from Saosin, his devotion to his fans, his hiatus from music, and a lot more! Also - I sit down with Jade and Sahar of RYLS (pronounced "Royals") a brand new independent band from Toronto who are turning heads with their new single "Waves", and are about to release their debut EP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 156 - Cove Reber joins the show! In this two part series, we go SUPER in-depth about Cove's background and the incredible way he ended up as the singer of his favorite band of all time - Saosin. Since Cove and Saosin went their separate ways in 2010 - he hasn't done very much. With original singer Anthony Green back in Saosin, Cove now has a new project of his own - Dead American.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155 - Ben Cook, frontman of Canadian Hardcore legends No Warning joins the show! Ben also plays guitar in Fucked Up and has a solo project called Young Guv. Discussed are his wide range of projects, his interesting upbringing as a mainstream child actor, being a self confessed "shit disturber" in his youth, run-ins with Fred Durst, and how he had to answer to Linkin Park while making the second No Warning album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 154 - Can't Swim frontman Chris LoPorto joins the show with his incredible and unique story and ride to success. Originally a drummer playing gigs as young as 12 years old, Chris taught himself to play guitar and sing and made some demos in his free time. These demos found their way into the hands of Jake Round of Pure Noise Records who took the project under his wing and allowed Chris to put a band together and start touring the world on the strength of their incredible first album. Now 2 years later, Chris and the guys are about to release their sophomore effort, "This Too Won't Pass". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 153 - Completely raw and unedited! Liam Cormier sits down with Shane backstage while on tour in Germany. Discussed are the Bats surprising mainstream acceptance in Canada, Liam's love for motorcycles and his bike inspired clothing line, their Black Sabbath cover band Bat Sabbath, and putting out their latest record "The Spark That Moves" as a complete surprise. Bonus: Liam ranks Cancer Bats discography from favorite to least favorite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 152 - Taking Back Sunday guitarist/vocalist John Nolan joins the show this week! After Taking Back Sunday's massive splash on the scene with their gold selling debut album "Tell All Your Friends", John Nolan did the unthinkable - he left the band. After a 7 year stint fronting his own band Straylight Run, John, along with bassist Shaun Cooper, made a triumphant returned to Taking Back Sunday. John tells the story of what happened, discusses the departure of founding member Eddie Reyes, and talks about his brand new (and terrific) solo album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 151 - Fit For A King frontman Ryan Kirby joins the show! One of the most requested guests, Kirby dives deep into the inspiration and vocal performances of their terrific new album "Dark Skies", the departure of friend and songwriter Bobby Lynge, and how for them being labelled a Christian Band is sometimes complicated. And don't worry - plenty of talk about America's Team - The Dallas Cowboys!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 150 - ONE FIFTY BABY! Another milestone has been reached, and to celebrate, one of the most requested guests, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills joins the show! Fresh off a new album Shane is calling their "Magnum Opus", Spencer discusses the intense writing and recording process including recording vocals in actual horror movie locations, a lot of very cool cameos, and elaborate video shoots. Also discussed is Ice Nine Kills slow but steady rise to the top, being "underrated", and his early life growing up in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 149 - Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox sits down with Shane to chat about their incredible "game changing" new album, his upbringing in a rundown city that was once the "Jewel of the North", their mutual love for Nine Inch Nails, and the potential of changing the words of God Save The Queen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 148 - The prolific Vinnie Caruana, known best for The Movielife and I Am The Avalanche joins the show! With no less than 5 projects on the go right now (seriously FIVE), Vinnie somehow found the time to chat with Shane about the breakup of The Movielife right in their prime, his brief stint in Head Automatica, Drive Thru Records, and starting a new band with Hardcore legend Sammy Siegler. Vinnie is as open and honest as it gets, this is a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147 - Legendary Emotional Hardcore frontman Nathan Gray of BOYSETSFIRE joins Shane in a conversation that took place backstage at a festival in Germany this Summer. Never someone to shy away from his true feelings, Nathan discusses being a pioneer of doing both screaming and singing vocals, their success in Europe, having 2 bass players, US and world politics, and how the subject matter of a 20 year old Boysetsfire song is just as relevant today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146 - Lead singer/guitarist Luke Bentham of Juno award winning rock band The Dirty Nil joins the show! "The Nil", one of Shane's favorite bands (and whose debut was one of his top albums of 2016) are back with a brand new album - "Master Volume". Luke talks about how hearing for the first time Nirvana changed his life, the difficulties of being a 3 piece band, and the personal meaning behind their new song "I Don't Want That Phone Call".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145 - Guitar God / Lead singer / Jokester Zakk Wylde joins the show! Before the Black Label Society show in Toronto, Shane was able to meet Zakk backstage and the two of them chatted about 33 years of marriage, the New York Yankees, the movie Rockstar, the final Ozzy tour ever, and where he got his patented "squeal" (AKA pinch harmonic) sound from.  Need tickets to a concert or game? Last minute? Get the best deal right from your phone using Gametime. It only takes a couple clicks and you're all set. And to make selecting tickets even easier, Gametime shows you an actual hi-res photo of the view from your seat. You can literally buy tickets from outside the stadium in the parking lot after the game has started for a KILLER deal. Go to: usegametime.com/lss use promo code lss to save 15% off your first purchase today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144 - On his first (and last) stint on the Vans Warped Tour, Shane sits down with his pal Frank Turner to discuss: Dry touring, his first Warped Tour, email, writing his second book, writing a new album already, songwriting, arranging songs, navigating a backing band, egos in the music industry, Make America Great Again, Being More Kind, and THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE of his new side project "Eating Before Swimming"... and seriously a lot more! Action packed - of course a must listen. Congrats on your engagement Frank!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143 - FOUR YEAR STRONG ARE HERE! One of the most requested artists, Shane sits down with co-frontmen Alan and Dan on their bus on Warped Tour. In a super honest and candid discussion, they discuss how similar they are in terms of voice/guitar playing/musical taste, the time they "pretty much broke up", their growing pains leading to the failure of their 3rd album, and the reasons why they don't use in-ear monitors or play to a click track.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142 - New haircut - check. Makeup - check. But what's really going on inside the mind of As It Is frontman Patty Walters? With his Youtuber days way in the past, Patty returns to discuss taking a chance with their brilliant new album "The Great Depression", and how their new image has overshadowed the sound.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141 - KORN frontman Jonathan Davis joins the show this week! 2018 is a year of milestones for JD - 25 years of Korn, 20th anniversary of their seminal album Follow The Leader, and also 20 years of sobriety. Now with a new solo album, he shows no signs of slowing down. Shane and Jonathan discuss all this as well as being a father of three, shittalking Metallica, and the epidemic of suicides and overdose of other lead vocalists in the rock scene. Also - JD picks his favourite and least favourite Korn record.  Check out RXBAR - Real No B.S. Protein bars. The ingredients are written in point blank on the front of the package, no fillers or preservatives of any kind. AND they’re delicious. Use promo code LSS to save 25% off your first order today - visit RXBAR.com/lss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140 - Like Pacific frontman Jordan Black joins the show this week coming off a brand new (awesome) album. Openly gay (his Instagram handle is @HotGayDaddy), he talks about realizing his sexuality at a young age, being obsessed with skateboarding, bringing back the "punk beat" and how underrated Like Pacific is in the Pop-Punk scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139 - On Warped Tour together, Tyler Carter of Issues sits down with Shane to discuss his new R&B solo music, the departure of unclean vocalist Michael Bohn, and the reaction when he came out as bisexual ... or is it pansexual?  See how Haven Life Insurance Agency is making applying for term life insurance issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company actually simple!! Get your free quote for term life insurance today! Head over to welcome.havenlife.com/LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138 - The Amity Affliction's own Bassist/Crooner Ahren Stringer joins the show while on (the last ever) Vans Warped Tour. Chilling on the back of the bus with a half dozen Coors Banquets, Shane and "String" shoot the shit, talking about his early days growing up in rural Australia, knowing he was going to make it, 3 X #1 albums in a row on the Australian charts, and the radical musical departure on the upcoming TAA album "Misery".  If you’re starting to get established and grow your family - you need to consider life insurance. Check out Haven Life - they’ve made it incredibly straightforward and simple to go online, get a quick quote and apply for term life insurance coverage issued by MassMutual. What makes Haven Life different? Well, first of all we’re talking about term life insurance which means it’s only for a specified time, like 10, 15, 20 or 30 years, typically the period your loved ones would need the financial protection most ... So let’s say until your kids are out of the house, or maybe your mortgage is paid off. This is smarter, easier, and makes things way more affordable as well! If you’re a 35 year old man in excellent health we’re talking only 21 bucks a month for a $500,000 / 20 year policy. You never know when the unexpected could happen, and for not a heck of a lot of money you will be protecting your family financially in case you’re not around. Head over to welcome.havenlife.com/lss to get your free quote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 137 - Shane is BACK ON WARPED TOUR!!! LIVE (pretty much) from (sorta) Cleveland OH, Shane (definitely) speaks with Joe Taylor of Knuckle Puck. They talk about Knuckle Puck's fast emergence to the top and what they do to seperate themselves from the Pop-Punk pack. Also discussed is the writing/recording process behind their last (awesome) album, and a decent amount of talk about Blink-182. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 136 - He Is Legend frontman and Shane's old friend Schuylar Croom joins the show! After their initial breakup over a decade ago, He Is Legend made a comeback and haven't looked back. Shane and Schuylar discuss the early days of feeling like outcasts in the scene, being the only non-Christian band on Tooth and Nail Records, and how they put everything on the line by crowdfunding their latest album.  Need Merch from all your favourite bands? Wanna be cool? Look sexy? Then head over to rockabilia.com and get all the goodies. We're talking 500,000 unique OFFICIALLY license items. AND use promo code JCJABBERJAW and save 15% off your order! Don't delay! Pick up something HOT today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 135 - Happy 4th of July everyone!!! On this great holiday, we have a super entertaining episode featuring Tommy Vext, frontman for heavy rock supergroup Bad Wolves. Tommy talks about their smash radio hit single covering The Cranberries "Zombie", his rough childhood upbringing in NYC, his problems with addiction and his road to recovery, and having to testify against his own brother for attempting to kill him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 134 - Here it is! The one you've been waiting for! Shane speaks with the often elusive Anthony Green, with a surprisingly honest and forthcoming conversation. Discussed is the truth behind his departure from Saosin, the insecurities and depression he faced throughout his life, his addiction to heroin, and his passion for being so prolific with Circa Survive, Saosin and on his own solo material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 133 - Starset frontman and visionary Dustin Bates joins the show to discuss his background growing up as a self proclaimed "nerd" which led him to a masters degree in Electrical Engineering and Air Force Research, not to mention a teaching stint at the International Space University. Now, with an elaborate backstory of how Starset came to be (the highly advanced "Starset Society" has enlisted the band to educate the masses through their music) how does he cope with massive mainstream radio success and "pedestrian" fans? A very unique must listen episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 132 - Greeley Estates’ frontman Ryan Zimmerman joins the show to discuss their unlikely rise to the top of the Screamo pile, their transition to heavier music, and his new life as a father of 3 and a career as a therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 131 - Patrick Miranda of Movements joins the show to discuss moving up to this years Warped Tour Main stage, (nearly) selling out their entire first headline tour, his ongoing battle with anxiety and OCD, and the nerves that go into following up a hit debut album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 130 - JThe Maine's John O'Callaghan joins the show to discuss the bands humble beginnings in Phoenix AZ, running their own record label, his silly personality, and how they managed to get their video preloaded on every Blackberry in 2010.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 129 - The Word Alive's Telle Smith is back to TALK SOME SHIT! In all seriousness, Telle breaks down their catchy new record, his personal grief of the passing of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, how the press has disappointed him (not me), possible future collabs, and his most recent broken bone incident.  You love merch. You crave it. You can't stop thinking about it. You need it in your life. It's time to let go and head to Rockabilia.com - over 500,000 unique items. You want / they got. Use promo code PCJABBERJAW and save 15% off YOUR ENTIRE ORDER today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 128 - Comeback Kid's Andrew Neufeld joins Shane for a chat on their bus while on tour together in Switzerland. After making the change from guitar player to "Lead Screamer", Comeback Kid enjoyed worldwide success and has since cemented themselves as a staple in modern hardcore. Andrew discusses his humble beginning growing up in a religious household in Winnipeg, finding his own voice and keeping it up on tour, and how he goes "stir crazy" when he's not on the road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 127 - Another 3-way! Shane chats with Briton and Cody of Wage War, a band who has shown that relentless hard work can really pay off. With their dual vocal attack, technical riffage, and great song writing it's no surprise Wage War is one of the hottest bands in the Metalcore genre. Shane chats with them about their non-stop tour schedule, the Ocala, FL scene working with A Day To Remember's Jeremy McKinnon, scrapping an entire release, and being stormed by Syrian refugees while on tour in Europe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 126 - Clutch has been rocking out for over 25 years, bringing a unique mix of metal, southern rock and stoner rock to their die hard fanbase. With a new album "Book of Bad Decisions" (their 13th!)coming out later this year, they show no sign of slowing down. Frontman Neil Fallon joins the show and chats with Shane about trying out new material live, working with a producer known for country music on their and recently taking a vocal lesson for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 125 - The singer of one of my favorite albums of 2017, Dan Smith of English punk band Darko joins me this week right before the band departs for a tour in Japan. We talk about his punk rock upbringing starting out in Australia, working regular jobs while still touring as much as possible, playing faster than Neo in the Matrix, and finally garnering some attention of their new album "Bonzai Mammoth". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 124 - Billy Talent frontman Ben Kowalewicz joins the show! Finally! One of the most requested guests, we chat about long breaks between albums, opening for Guns 'N Roses, the challenge of drummer Aaron Solowoniuk's battle with MS, their surprising radio success, and the struggles of gaining popularity in the US. Also, Shane recounts the story of how Billy Talent got signed instead of his old band.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 123 - Underoath is back with a BRAND NEW album out TODAY! In celebration, we have frontman Spencer Chamberlain talking about the rebirth of Underoath, how this album came together, and plans for the future. Also discussed is his battle with hard drugs, abandoning Christianity, and dropping the "F-Bomb" for the first time in an Underoath song. Need band merch? Check out rockabilia.com ! With over 500,000 officially licensed items, it's the best place to find something unique. AND use our promo code PCJABBERJAW for 15% off your entire order today! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 122 - I The Mighty frontman Brent Walsh joins Shane and co-host Brendon Potter on the phone calling from Denver, CO while on tour. We talk about their strange start as an acoustic duo winning contests, their label folding right before their shelved first album (which you can get in secret at the merch table), and of course their recent success with their new album. Also discussed is the Flint Water Crisis, the band The Matches, and how terrible San Francisco is for bands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 121 - Dream Theater's James LaBrie joins the show this week! We talk about his origins in Canada, beating out 200 other singers to join Dream Theater, being in NYC on 9/11, his "tent" on stage, and how he is often overlooked as a vocalist due to the rest of his band taking the spotlight as virtuosos. Need Merch? check out rockabilia.com - over 500,000 unique items all officially licensed from the artists! Use promo code PCLSS and save 10% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 120 - Philadelphia's Whitney Peyton joins the show this week, talking about her recent headline tour and van accident, blending hip hop and rap with rock and punk, the challenges of being a female in hip hop, touring with Three 6 Mafia / Asking Alexandria / Twistd and her massive juggalo fanbase. She also lays down a sick freestyle on this episode. Bonus: Shane plays a little 3-6 for the rap fans of the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 119 - Emarosa's Bradley Walden joins the show, telling his incredible story of how he went from being in the military to discovering his own amazing voice and joining a band. Also discussed is Emarosa's writing process, finding his own identity after filling the big shoes of former singer (and twitter nemesis) Jonny Craig, and how hard it was feeling "under the microscope" when he first joined the band 4 years ago. Need merch?? With spring coming get all the best, OFFICIALLY licensed band merch from rockabilia.com . With over 500,000 items, you'll find something just right for you. Use promo code PCLSS and you'll save 10% off your entire order today! Don't wait! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 118 - THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! I jump on the line with Matt Good, lead singer (for a time) and lead guitarist for From First To Last, and who also had a stint in Craig Owens' Emo-Core supergroup D.R.U.G.S. We talk about the crazy journey From First To Last took all the way to the top of the hype machine, before singer Sonny Moore (now of Skrillex) was forced to quit due to vocal health issues. Now, with last years new song "Make War" with Sonny back on the mic and drumming from Blink 182's Travis Barker - what's next for From First To Last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117 - Broadside's Ollie Baxxter joins me this week for an in-depth chat in the back of their van while surrounded by snacks (seriously there was so many snacks). We discuss his unique upbringing homeless on the streets of Las Vegas, how a strangers heart transplant somehow brought him to safety in Virginia, why they cancelled their first ever headlining tour last year, and so much more. Action packed episode! Have a listen and let me know what you think! Email me! leadsingersyndrome@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 116 - Metal/Hardcore legend Howard Jones (Light The Torch, Ex - Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) joins the show! He talks to Shane about the reason for the name change of his new band, his Gospel and R&B upbringing that shaped his voice, and the real story of his departure from Killswitch Engage. Bonus: Shane and Howard discuss the best bands with the worst names, and the worst bands with the best names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115 - Happy birthday to Shane! But hey did you know Rory Rodriguez is one of the best frontman in the scene right now? Haven’t heard of Dayseeker? Well do yourself a favour and get to know a great band before everyone else on your block! The prolific frontman talks about his family struggles, personal struggles and how he ended up fronting an incredible band and what Shane think is an even more amazing solo career. With a couple amazing albums and some highly acclaimed covers including Adele’s “Hello”, the band is on their way to great success and big things - maybe you heard it here first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 114 - Lagwagon’s Joey Cape, frontman and songwriter of one of Shane’s all time favourite bands joins the show. He talks about how starting out he never wanted to be a singer (“I hate it, I really hate it”), accidentally writing melodies that sound like other songs, having his parents address on the first Lagwagon record for 20 years, the passing of original drummer Derrick Plourde and No Use For A Name frontman Tony Sly, the writing and legacy of the song May 16 - now known as “Lagwagon Day” and the “Joey Chord” - which Shane thinks gives them their unique sound. Need band merch? Go to rockabilia.com for the BEST selection and prices. All officially licensed from the artists. And even better, use promo code "PCLSS" and save 15% off your entire order RIGHT NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 113 - This week I sit down to chat with the new frontman of Of Mice & Men - Aaron Pauley. After former frontman Austin Carlile announced he was leaving the band a year ago, California metal-core act Of Mice & Men decide not to replace him, but the keep the core of the band together and enlist bass player and clean vocalist Aaron Pauley with the duties. We talk about how daunting the task of singing and screaming a whole set is, writing the new album, the "bromance" of the rhythm section, and having your signature tattooed on someone's skin forever. We also talk about his former projects, including the criminally underrated Jamie's Elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 112 - Morgan Lander, frontwoman/guitarist of Canada's own groundbreaking all-female metal band KITTIE is the guest of the show this week! After getting signed when they were still teenagers in high school, Kittie's debut album went on to sell over 600,000 copies and was certified gold. Morgan and Shane talk about the wild ride on the way to the top, working with legendary producer GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine), their family upbringing with a "non-musical" father for a manager, the sudden death of guitarist Trish Doan, and their new upcoming DVD documentary and live album, featuring never before seen footage of the bands 20+ year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 111 - Shane calls Justin on his parents landline telephone for an in-depth chat about the past and present of Anti-Flag. The discussion includes the disappointment of legendary venues, working with Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte, their experiences with major labels, and his upbringing in an Irish-American family in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 110 - PART ONE OF A TWO PART MINI-SERIES WITH ANTI-FLAG! The honest and charismatic Chris #2 of Anti-Flag joins the show! As a bass player and hype man, occasional lead singer and stage banter master for Anti-Flag, Chris wears a lot of hats, and he wears them all very well. We talk about how band beef with Dropkick Murphys made him perfect his frontman skills and also led to a huge tour, his humble beginnings as an Anti-Flag super fan, and how they swindled their corporate major label out of a bunch of cash - which they used for a bunch of great causes. Subcribe! Next week we have frontman Justin Sane for part 2 of the Anti-Flag special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 109 - Happy New Year!!!! The outspoken and always entertaining Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn, joins Shane for a special episode kicking off the New Year! They discussing Robb now being considered a “legend” of Metal, playing 2.5 - 3 hour long sets with no openers, and receiving death threats over his “racism in metal” video which has accumulated almost 2 million plays on YouTube. The new Machine Head album, their 9th full length “Catharsis”, is out Jan 26th! Check out rockabilia.com for ALL your band merchandise needs - over 500,000 unique items, all officially licensed from the artists. USE PROMO CODE: PCLSS and get 10% off your order RIGHT NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 108 - Lead Drummer Syndrome? Today we have the amazing singer/drummer of Hail The Sun, Donovan Melero. While on their first tour overseas with SIlverstein, we talk about their late blooming ways - finally signing to Equal Vision Records after being an underground band since 2009, his busy schedule also having a side job as a booking agent, and how difficult it is to play technical drums and sing at the same time. Also - Donovan talks about recording their new album with Beau Burchell (of Saosin) and almost spills the beans on their upcoming tour plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 107 - Awsten Knight, frontman of Waterparks, is this weeks guest! The always candid (and hilarious) singer/guitarist of Houston Pop-Punk sensations joins Shane on the phone from a Starbucks in Lafayette, Louisiana. At the tail end of their first ever national headline tour, they discuss getting discovered in an unlikely way, working with Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte, his strange hip-hop side project "Felony Steve", and why he has "beef" with John from The Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 106 - He's BACKKKKKK! So excited to have my friend Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) back on the show. On the eve of their big trek to Europe, we discuss their well deserved APMA award for Best Underground Band, his recent success at managing his own and other bands, doing Warped Tour in a van (!!)and their hustle for free food (and money!) on tour. Always a treat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trash Boat frontman Tobi Duncan joins the show to really talk some shit! All jokes aside, Tobi speaks candidly about the success Trash Boat has had so quickly on their first record, literally living his childhood dream of selling out the London Underworld, working with idol Dan "Soupy" Campbell and the pressure they're currently feeling having to make their sophomore album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY! Do you like band merchandise? Do you want something unique that isn't the same as all your friends have? DO YOU LIKE SICK DEALS? Well head over to rockabilia.com ! The BEST and BIGGEST online retailer of band merchandise. They have over 500,000 OFFICIALLY licensed items, and tons of unique and hard to find stuff. BUT -> They have a sick sale this weekend as well! Use Promo Code "BLACK" for 20% off your order of $30 of more today! The sale extends through the weekend, with 15% off on Saturday and 10% off on Sunday - So hurray! No point waiting ! GO get a sweet new shirt/hoodie/beanie/whatever at rockabilia.com - They have it all. rockabilia.com PROMO CODE: BLACK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 104 - Stoked for this episode! One of the greatest Canadian bands of all time, the multi-platinum selling Our Lady Peace has been continually putting out great records since 1994's "Naveed". Raine Maida, frontman, songwriter, guitarist and producer joins Shane to discuss their incredible legacy, working as a producer with artists like Pink and Avril Lavigne, his marriage to Chantal Kreviazuk, and their tour celebrating 20 years since the release of the Diamond selling (!) album "Clumsy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 103 - Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue, one of the most requested guests, joins the show this week! We talk in depth about their constant reinvention of their sound, their die hard fan base, religion, signing to a major label, and how much he hates the vocals on the first 4 Thrice albums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 102 - Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd joins the show this week! An electric performer and true rockstar, his mutiplatinum selling band is known for hits like "Crazy Bitch" and "Lit Up". Josh and Shane talk about how perception isn't always reality when it comes to image, his upbringing in the 1980's in the California rock scene, the video shoot for "Crazy Bitch", and his new solo side project Josh Todd and The Conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 101 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN! On this special Halloween edition of LSS, I speak with The Berserker Blöthar of GWAR! Sometimes going by his "earth slave name" of "Michael Bishop", we discuss his entry back into the band after nearly 2 decades following the death of original GWAR frontman Dave "Oderus" Brockie. Also discussed is their stint on Warped Tour, how much work it really is being in a band like GWAR, and what happened the first tour when they started shooting blood on the crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY 100th EPISODE EVERYONE! To celebrate, I speak with my good friend, and frontman of Rise Against, Tim McIlrath. We talk about the formation of Rise Against from the ashes of another punk band, their extremely unlikely mainstream success and the story behind "Swing Life Away", and how important it is to continue to spread their message on a bigger platform. An eyeopening must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 99! THE GREAT ONE Matt Heafy of Trivium joins the show! 4 years ago, Matt completely blew out his voice. Since that moment, which he thought was the end of his career, he's worked incredibly hard in all aspects of his life. We discuss his intense warm up and practice schedule, his recent love of Brazillian Jiu-jitsu, his pop-punk roots, and how it was to deal with Hurricane Irma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 98 - Big episode! The very talented and charismatic Kellin Quinn joins the show to talk about the radical change of sound on the bands new album "Gossip", his views on gun control, and admitting he has a problem with alcohol. A must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 97 - Drummer/Singer of Death From Above (1979) Sebastien Grainger joins the show! We talk about their return with a new album, the challenges of being a 2 piece band, and how hard it really is to play drums and sing at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 96 - Shane gives AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer a call, to discuss THEIR RETURN! Exciting news! They're back, with a new album already finished. AJ speaks of what caused the demise of the band, his vocal style on their last album, and what he's been up to for the last 4 years. A super honest discussion and a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 95 - We Came As Roman is back! To celebrate, both Dave AND Kyle, co-frontmen of the band are on the show. We discuss them taking some time off to find themselves both musically and personally, how they write vocals and lyrics together, their new label Sharptone Records and how their side projects helped shape the sound of the new WCAR record. We also discuss bad band acronyms, leaving the hard partying days in the past, and how they’re moving forward - by checking their egos at the door. RIP KYLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 94 - Roger Miret is a true New York Hardcore legend. As the frontman of Agnostic Front, he has been at it since 1980. His story however is not so simple. Born in Cuba, his parents moved to NYC and he faced and extremely abusive childhood, eventually living on the streets, and also served some time in prison for drug trafficking. Now happily married and living in Arizona, he has written a brand new tell-all book chronicling the stories he faced growing up, the hardcore scene and his time locked up. Shane and Roger discuss the behind the scenes stories of the book, and of course what it’s like to be considered one of the “Godfathers of hardcore”. My Riot: Agnostic Front, Guts, Grits and Glory is out now! Buy the book on Amazon: Use link: leadsingersyndrome.com/amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 93 - Shane jumps on the phone with Chicago sports fan, Game of Thrones junkie, and frontman of Eighteen Visions, James Hart. One of the most respected bands in the 90's and 2000's hardcore scene, Eighteen Visions was not only known for their technical and heavy riffs, but also their image, often referred to as "Fashioncore". Now, back together with a new album in 2017, Shane and James discuss being straight edge in your late 30's, his major label experiences, his musical influences, and yes - Fashioncore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 92 - Shane sits down with his buddy and '68/The Chariot/ex-Norma Jean frontman Josh Scogin. One of the most critically acclaimed heavy bands of the last decade, The Chariot announced their breakup suddenly in 2013 after a Warped Tour stint where they were arguably as big as ever. Shortly after, Scogin announced his new project '68, a 2 piece band where he now picked up the guitar as well. We talk about the learning curve of becoming a guitar player/singer, looking back on the legacy of The Chariot, touring in Siberia, and the time Silverstein covered The Chariot in their hometown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 91 - Dennis Buckley of 88 Fingers Louie sits down with Shane to talk about being back on the road with a new album after almost 2 decades, watching his ex-bandmates get huge in Rise Against, and the mix up with another band called The Story So Far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 90 - SWMRS frontman Cole Becker takes time out of his busy schedule and joins Shane between lunch and soundcheck while on tour in Providence, Rhode Island. Starting his first band Emily's Army when he was barely a pre-teen, he learned the ropes from his best friend and SWMRS drummer's father, who happens to be Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Now 22, Cole has found his own voice and sound, and he discusses Art vs. Business, how to rev up a crowd of young fans, and his mega crush on Miley Cyrus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 89 - Hatebreed's own Jamey Jasta sits down with Shane on the very last day of Warped Tour outside the bus in Pomona, CA. Never one to not speak his mind, Jamey and Shane discuss the Victory Records days, keeping their talking/screaming voices in check, Jamey's very successful podcast, and Hatebreed once being sabotaged and called a racist band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 88 - It's a very special episode today! Backstage at Warped tour in St. Louis, Kevin Lyman (founder and producer of Warped), Jack Grisham (TSOL), Steve Soto (The Adolescents) and Lisa Johnson (Rock Photographer) join Shane to have a round table discussion about the state of the scene, Warped Tour drama, the changes from punk then and punk now, and also discuss the upcoming It's Not Dead punk rock festival featuring a huge lineup of punk rock bands, headlined by Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Photo by Lisa Johnson links: It's Not Dead - itsnotdeadfestival.com Misfit Summer Camp Book - http://kingsroadmerch.com/vans-warped-tour/view/?id=7614 Code Blue: A Love Story - https://www.facebook.com/codebluealovestory/ RIP STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 87 - The notorious Chris "Fronz" Fronzak of Attila joins the show.... Is his on stage persona real? Is he really as crazy as he leads on? Listen and find out as Shane hangs out with him on the back of Attila's bus on Warped Tour, drinking whiskey, beer, and a box of "Fronzia" wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 86 - Seaway's Ryan Locke jumps on the phone from his "Vacation" and speaks with Shane while he's in Orlando, FL on Warped Tour. After getting through a couple interruptions from a strange woman on the streets, they chat about Ryan's conversion from drumming to singing, our Mom's being friends, the Canadian "theme" and how smoking weed led to the formation of Seaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 85 - One of the most requested guests, Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris talks about the hype surrounding his band, religion, the importance of hardcore history, playing Warped Tour for the first time, and being terrified about having to write a follow up to the acclaimed debut album Laugh Tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Happy 4th of July message from Dad. Music: Augustana - "Still Ain't Over You" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 84 - I'm on Warped Tour, and I sat down with John Floreani, of Australian punk/indie/alternative/whatever group Trophy Eyes, a band who put out my favourite record of 2016. We talk about his early life and ongoing struggle with addiction, the weird things about America, life on Warped Tour, and if they knew they had something special while making their last record Chemical Miracle - in Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 83 - Chadwick Johnson from the hardcore band ... wait a second... they aren't a hardcore band anymore... That's right Hundredth has taken a complete 180 and have ditched the screaming, the breakdowns, and even the heavy guitars. Listen to his explanation of why this happened, what the hardcore fans of the bands are saying, and what he predicts is about to happen as they embark on the entire Vans Warped Tour... playing ZERO old songs. After that... check out their awesome new record "Rare" on Hopeless Records... Out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 82 - John Joseph joins the show for an extremely candid and unedited chat with Shane. He discusses his abusive childhood that left him living on the streets of NYC at age 14, his rise to hardcore fame in the 1980's, his current projects writing books and competing in triathlons, and his feud with former Cro-Mags bass player/vocalist, Harley Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 81 - In a very honest, candid discussion with Shane, JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights talks about their quick rise to fame, their lawsuit with Victory Records, and the death of their guitarist Casey Calvert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 80 - This week Brian Swindle of Have Mercy joins the show, calling in from Shane's FAVORITE place ever - Houston, Texas. They discuss their new record being the comeback from their "sophomore slump", how hard it is to define Have Mercy under a specific genre, and how losing members of the band has affected Brian personally. Bonus: Brian spills the beans on an upcoming acoustic project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 79 - In this 2nd of a 2-parter with both I Prevail frontmen, I speak with Brian Burkheiser, the clean vocalist. We discuss their calculated success, being terrified of dealing with overnight success, and how he figured out he could sing while riding in his buddy's car one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 78 -First of an I Prevail 2 parter with both frontmen! Screamer/unclean vocalist/yeller whatever you wanna call it, Eric Vanlerberghe joins the show. Topics include their rapid rise to fame, being very calculated in their decisions, how they write songs, and a scary moment when their bus caught fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 77 - Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins the show this week. A massive influence of Shane's, without The Get Up Kids, Silverstein would have never formed. Matt and Shane discuss TGUK's place in the 90's emo scene, The Emo Game, Matt's 15 year old daughter's budding solo career, and writing custom songs for his fans. Matt also talks about new Get Up Kids songs that may be coming out in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 76 - Alt-pop/hip-hop artist, basketball fan and coffee drinker K.Flay joins Shane on the show this week. Fresh off the release of her new album "Every Where is Somewhere", they discuss her upbringing in the midwest where music was surprisingly not a focus in her life, her transition from rapping into singing, co-writing with Pharell, Trump, her departure from RCA records, and her stint on Warped Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 75 - Darkest Hour frontman John Henry calls into the show during a car ride from LA to Las Vegas to play a "concert". During the lengthy chat with Shane they discuss his distaste for Victory Records, the longevity of Darkest Hour, how his voice has evolved, and how Darkest Hour is basically a punk band in how they operate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Easter everyone! No new podcast episode this week, BUT Shane talks about some of his favorite podcasts he's done so far on LSS. Why not take the time to catch up on some old episodes you may have missed!? Have a great week, and we will be back next Monday with an ALL NEW episode. Peace + Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 74 - Sum 41's Deryck Whibley joins the show (at 8:30AM!) and talks to Shane (total fanboy) about his new found sobriety, the early days of Sum 41, the massive comeback they've made, and obviously Guns 'N Roses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 73 - Shane's good friend and Story of the Year frontman Dan Marsala joins the show to talk about the upcoming crowd funded Story of the Year album, what it was like to get so much popularity so fast, and what the band has gone through over 15 years of ups and downs. Bonus: Dan and Shane discuss their bromantic past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 72 - Huge episode! Gorilla Biscuits guitarist / Quicksand singer / Rival Schools singer / Youth of Today bassist Walter Schreifels joins the show. A wearer of many hats since starting Youth of Today in the mid 1980's, Walter discusses the early days of New York Hardcore, how he got the confidence to transition from guitar player to lead singer, and the move to a major label for Quicksand and Rival Schools. Also discussed are his new super group Vanishing Life and his other project Dead Heavens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 71 - Carnifex's Scott Ian Lewis sits down with Shane before their show at Lee's Palace in Toronto. As frontman of one of the most "under the radar" bands in the Deathcore genre, Scott explains their struggle with former label Victory Records, their hiatus which got him through a hard period of time personally, and their revitalization and growth on the last two albums. Also discussed is Scott's approach to writing, his theatre background, and the current state of the Deathcore genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70 - Gold selling and Grammy nominated Jewish reggae superstar Matisyahu joins the show this week! This super unique chat includes: his change in appearance and how it affected his career, trying to find that "lightning in the bottle" mainstream success again, having a cult following, the art of improvising on stage, and bringing children on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 69 - Well, this is definitely my favourite episode yet! Don't let the shorter running time fool you, this one is action packed! Danny Worsnop explains his departure and return to Asking Alexandria, his wild and spontaneous youth, drinking and drug use, and the head scratcher of him starting his own solo country project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 68 - Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre takes time away from cleaning his floors for a long chat with Shane. Recently, Motion City Soundtrack decided to call it quits after nearly 20 years of non-stop touring and putting out records both on indie and major labels. Justin and Shane discuss "retirement", his previous drug and alcohol problems, the struggles of singing and songwriting, the fake Silverstein/MCS beef on Warped Tour, and his upcoming solo record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67 - Dennis and Shawn of Alesana take a little time out their day off on tour to call Shane from everyone’s favourite home away from home on tour - Starbucks. They talk everything from their enormous and unexpected success in Latin America, being a part time band, becoming almost completely DIY, and their elaborate song writing processes. SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66 - Terror's Scott Vogel joins Shane after returning from Mexico where he was going through 2 weeks of surgery for his neck and back, after taking years of abuse as the frontman of various hardcore bands over the past 25 years. The conversation includes Scott's relationship with his family, the changing ethics in hardcore, "Vogelisms", and Shane's love of Scott's former band Buried Alive, who put out Shane's favorite hardcore record of all time. It's Shane's birthday today! If you want to buy him something on his Wish List, check out leadsingersyndrome.com/bday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 65 - Eisley's Sherri Dupree-Bemis joins the show for a super honest and thorough chat about motherhood while still being a full time musician, getting signed to a major label at such a young age, taking over all the lead vocal duties on their new record, and her marriage to Say Anything frontman Max Bemis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64 - Today we have a real Punk Rock LEGEND on the show. Mr. Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. joins Shane to talk about the band being back together and on the Warped Tour after their debut record came out 36 years ago. Jack, notorious for his on stage antics, says he "never thought he'd live this long", and talks about the early days of the LA Punk scene, his practice as a hypnotherapist in California, and the song "Code Blue" which features the classic horror punk lyrics, "I want to fuck the dead". An awesome listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 63 - Pierce The Veil frontman, and Shane's old buddy Vic Fuentes joins the show (finally) to discuss growing up with punk rock and the importance of still incorporating it into his music, staying grounded and still striking the drums, and why it takes Vic so long to write. He also talks about his very long warm up ritual before shows, and how his Mom prefers when he sings in a lower register.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62 - Arkells frontman Max Kerman joins the show to discuss the massive success they've had in Canada (Three top 5 albums, two number 1 singles, and multiple Juno awards including Group of the Year twice), his unique upbringing and high school life in Downtown Toronto, and their very last minute band name change that they are now forever stuck with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61 - At 8 months old, Davey Muise (of Vanna) was left abandoned in a dresser drawer as his drug lord parents were busted by the federal police in a massive raid in Boston, MA. The police found him hours later. He was adopted, but his adopted parents had a divorce. Later in his life, he had a child with a women he loved, and after raising the child for 2 months, he found out it wasn't his. Davey fell into darkness of depression and addiction, only to pull himself out using music. Now, he's not only the frontman of Boston's finest Vanna, but also traveling around America speaking at high schools about his story, inspiring kids to find their passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 - Happy New Year! Between Christmas and New Years I went on my first ever solo tour, and I brought along my old friend Mark Rose, who used to front the incredible (and criminally underrated) Spitalfield. Mark has been playing solo for years, so I thought he could show me the ropes. We talk about the transition from band to solo artist, the demise of Spitalfield, Victory Records, and his "custom song" company Down Write. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59 - Sierra Kay of Versa Emerge and Neaux joins the show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58 - A Loss For Words frontman Matty Arsenault joins the show and describes their long career where they made plenty of friends, but never quite turned into a huge band in the pop-punk world. Matty discusses how playing with tough Boston hardcore bands felt natural, his dream to open a pizza shop in Japan, and how he picked up his newest gig, being the manager of Pvris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally here! The Lead Singer Syndrome ALL ACCESS CLUB is now live! From as little as $6 a month you can support the show and get exclusive bonus content, interaction with Shane and other fans of the show, merchandise and a LOT more! Go to patreon.com/allaccess right now and check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57 - This week we have a unedited (well mostly) episode featuring Rody Walker of Protest The Hero. The self-deprecating and hilarious frontman (“Most of the time it sounds really bad to me to be quite honest”) talks to Shane about finding his unique voice, struggling on tour, their unorthodox business model, catering to non-English speaking audiences, and how many bands these days in the metal world are using backing tracks. We also discuss Margot Robbie and having to go #2 outside.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56 - Pvris frontwomen Lynn Gunn took time out of her busy recording schedule to join Shane for one of the most action packed episodes yet. At 22 years old, Lynn and Pvris have already played multiple Warped Tours, toured the whole world, and even performed at Lollapalooza. But with so much hype from their critically acclaimed debut record, how much pressure does she feel working on the follow up album? Other topics discussed include: being openly gay and how that factors into "Trump's America", taking vocal lessons and how her voice has changed since the first album, and her approach to on-stage banter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55 - Frank Turner (one of Shane's favourite artists) joins the show during a stop on tour in Toronto. Shane and Frank discuss getting older and the "2 day hangover", pushing yourself too hard, not minding using a tour pass at a festival, his 2000th show, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54 - Craig Owens joins Shane this week to talk about his "roller coaster" career as the singer of Chiodos, supergroup D.R.U.G.S, and now his new project BadXChannels. Craig openly discusses his role as the "heel" of the scene, his departure and rejoining of Chiodos, the collapse of D.R.U.G.S, his polarizing personality, and what is was like to collaborate with Dr. Dre. Go Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53 - Happy One Year Anniversary Everyone! The very first guest to ever join Shane on this podcast for the inaugural episode is back..... Mr Caleb Shomo of Beartooth. It's been almost a year and a half since Shane and Caleb talked, they discuss: the hype machine that doesn't stop for Beartooth, feeling more and more comfortable in Caleb's own skin, but not 100%, the pressure of following up a hit debut album, and of course, Silvertooth! Silvertooth Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 52 - The Devil Wears Prada frontman Mike Hranica joins Shane on the back of the Silverstein bus for a casual chat over some beers. Mike talks about the embarrassing beginnings of the band, his disdain for Donald Trump, feeling rejuvenated with new band members, and how he feels conflicted writing down "musician" as his occupation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 51 - Chris Roetter of Like Moths To Flames joins Shane on the Rise Records "Rise Up Tour" for a super honest discussion. Topics range from How To Get Signed to a label then versus now, being a secular band touring with Christian bands, and how to deal when the initial hype surrounding your band fades away. Bonus: Chris announces their re-signing back to Rise Records! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50 - There isn't a much more polarizing figure in music than Jonny Craig. His fans love him, and credit him with bringing soul inspired vocals into heavy music. But he is also known for controversy, scandals, and a long running battle with drug addiction. Now a month sober, Jonny sits down with Shane to discuss moving forward, but also his troubled past, which has led to his horrible reputation in the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49 - This is a BIG episode. Shane talks to the singer of his all time favourite band - Fat Mike of NOFX. The conversation ranges from Mike's recent detox after a bout with an addiction to pills, his unique take on songwriting, the new NOFX album and tell-all book, his hatred of religion, and of course Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 48 - The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch joins the show this week while on tour in Toronto. Recently sober, Joel discusses life as an alcoholic on tour and in the studio, the moral issues of changing their lyrics for a radio edit, having 3 number 1 albums in a row in Australia, and him having no qualms about calling out other musicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 47 - Ben Barlow of self described "Generic Pop Punk" band Neck Deep joins the show this week discussing everything from his deep love for Manchester United to being violently kissed on stage by girls during a show. The band is good, so why are they so self-deprecating? Great talk with a newer band that gets it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46 - Aaron Gillespie returns to the show to talk about his crazy year with Underoath reforming, and also putting out a new solo album. But what's next for Underoath? Does Aaron spill the beans on what's going on in the near future? Listen to the always entertaining singer/drummer and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 45 - Ray Harkins, frontman of the influential band Taken, as well as host of the podcast 100 Words or Less joins Shane for an in-depth chat. Ray discusses still being straight edge vegan at age 36, the balance between nostalgia and moving forward, his parents divorce shaping his upbringing, and the time he "spiked" the punch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 44 - Lead singer and Twitter funny-man Brendan Murphy of Counterparts sits down with Shane to chat about the beginnings of Counterparts, the future without their founding guitar player and main songwriter, being the "underdogs" of the scene, and a lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43 - Norma Jean and Hundred Suns frontman Cory Brandan joins the show to discuss the juggling act of having 2 bands and a family, turning 40, how having kids can affect a band, the morality of crowdfunding, the feeling of joining a band as the second lead singer, and a lot more. Shane recalls the first time he ever got a text message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42 - Shane sits down on the back of a tour bus with one of his biggest influences -Dennis Lyxzen of Refused. Shane picks his brain for over an hour, getting him to explain why Refused broke up in the first place, why they decided to get back together after 14 years apart, how it felt to be named the sexiest man in Sweden, how he became the "Mick Jagger of punk rock", and a lot more. Candid and honest, Dennis holds back nothing in this must listen episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41 - Shane sits down with Chris Motionless of Motionless In White to discuss some things he doesn't usually talk about. Everything from being a huge sports fan, to how he got started NOT as a lead singer, to his love for early 2000's screamo, and finally addressing the role makeup and image plays in Motionless In White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 - Shane sits down with Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die in the back of their tour bus on their 8th stint on the Vans Warped Tour. Topics include: Keith doing Warped Tour completely sober, the Canadian scene versus the Buffalo scene, Keith's new love for Dr. Phil, His novel "Scale", and the scary near loss of his wife and unborn child. A must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 39 - Shane and Derek from State Champs crush a few Budweisers in the back of his bus on Warped Tour in San Diego. Among the topics discussed are the amazing rise of State Champs, being a local band that "gets it", the term "pop-punk", touring with 5 Seconds of Summer, and not taking Joel from Good Charlotte's advice in the studio. Thanks for the beers Derek!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 38 - Mike Herrera, lead singer of the seminal pop-punk band MxPx (and host of the Mike Herrera Hour) joins the show for a super honest and hilarious conversation. Shane and Mike discuss everything from piggybacking on the 90's punk explosion, losing his faith and becoming an agnostic, adapting to ever changing trends in the scene, and even his recent vasectomy. Bonus: Shane admits to Mike how he really used to feel about MxPx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37 - Shane sits down with acoustic frontman and pokemon master Kevin Jordan of This Wild Life. The conversation discusses the unconventional move transitioning from a full on 4 piece Pop-punk band to a stripped down acoustic duo, the pitfalls of having only 2 band members, and the somewhat crushing realization that Kevin will never be Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 - Garrett Russell of Silent Planet is NOT your typical frontman. He holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and has also been diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. He's also one of the most cutting edge lyricists in music right now. A self-proclaimed non-musician, Garrett discusses everything form touring China, to the magic of Underoath, how to make a conceptual video not miss the mark, to what we are all going to do if Trump gets elected.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35 - Shane sits down with Joel Quartuccio of Being as an Ocean for a heartfelt discussion while on tour together in Europe. Topics include: The irony of winning an Alternative Press award for Best Underground Band, Spending a lot of time in the crowd and being banned from venues, Getting bigger versus selling out, Money and fame "changing" people, and of course his technique when it comes to writing such great lyrics. Bonus: Shane fights a spider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 34 - Garret Rapp is as close as you get to a scene social worker. Always accessible to his fans, he is there have them discuss their problems with him, every show, and he even sells his bands own merch. But does that wear down the 34 year old who has his own issues with depression? Listen and find out how Garret got to where he is, as the front man of the Illinois metal-core-pop-rock-punk etc band The Color Morale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 33 - Wil Francis (of Aiden and William Control) comes cleans about his crazy youth as a drug addicted teenager in Seattle, and how he was able to pull himself out of complete oblivion to now own and operate his own empire. A must listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32 - Today we have a 3 way! Jon Mess and Tilian Pearson of Dance Gavin Dance join Shane for a very honest discussion. Topics discussed include: Filling Jonny Craig's big shoes, bringing ex-members back for tours, being a "party band", vocal technique, and the story of how Jonny Craig left the band in 2007 while DGD was on tour with Silverstein. Also big shout out to Tillian's girlfriend Britney for being an avid listener of the show and getting the dudes on the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31 - Craig Mabbitt joins the show this week and sets the record straight about his departures from Blessthefall and The Word Alive. Also discussed is what it felt like to fill Ex-Escape The Fate singer Ronnie Radke's shoes, their current tour with ex-Pantera and Mudvayne band Hell Yeah, and the REAL story about why Escape The Fate had to cancel a Warped Tour set last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30 - Mariel Loveland of Candy Hearts talks to Shane about the recent news of her abuse on Warped Tour last year. Also, information about Candy Hearts' new album, her upcoming acoustic tour, and getting to record with Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory - the band who made her want to play music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29 - Shane sits down with his good buddy Trenton from Hands Like Houses to discuss all kinds of nerdy singer stuff! Trenton, self described as "not a people person", talks about how his personality reflects his role in the band, dealing with meeting fans, and his very intricate vocal technique. Also, Shane sells his Bieber tickets and Trenton describes as a teacher what most aspiring singers are doing wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 28 - You asked for it so here it is! This time Shane is on the other side of the microphone, being interviewed and asked the tough questions by his good friend and bandmate Paul Marc Rousseau of Silverstein. The conversation runs everywhere from Shane's love of sports, knowing nerdy facts, how he approaches songwriting and singing, to dealing with fans at show, and a lot more. Also, Shane recounts 2 very scary situations that happened on tour and ranks his favorite Silverstein albums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 27 - Shane sits down with one of his best friends in the music scene, Anthony Raneri of Bayside to discuss Bayside's cult fan base, deciding not to be a radio band, being satisfied where he is in terms of success, and the dark times writing their upcoming album "Vacancy". Anthony and Shane discuss recent break ups, and Anthony nails the answer to the question of "What is Lead Singer Syndrome"?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26 - My old friend Tommy from Between The Buried And Me reached out to come on the show! Even though he "hates interviews" he wanted to be a part of LSS. It turned out to be a great chat about his deep love for music, his move to California to start a family, having the longest band name ever, writing on the road, being a private person, and of course Victory Records. A great dude and a very interesting listen!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25 - "A bit too pop for the punk kids, but I'm too punk for the pop kids" Brian Dales of The Summer Set describes the bands struggle with fitting in, how trying to write their new record actually broke up the band, their decision to continue, and taking voice therapy. Also, Shane discusses Silverstein being accused of using backing tracks, and his theory as to why so many great bands come from Phoenix as well as Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24 - Real Friends' Dan Lambton joins Shane this week to discuss quitting smoking, co-writing with other songwriters for their new record, wearing braces, his love of Warped Tour, dealing with "stage potatoes", and the recent Story So Far incident in Shane's hometown of Toronto. Also, Dan recounts what happened when he partied with Shane and Silverstein on Warped Tour in 2013.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 23 - Sex, Drugs, and Rock n roll... and more drugs. Not to mention onstage fights, being kicked off Warped Tour 3 times, and a recent obsession with fireworks. Scott Russo from Unwritten Law joins Shane on this episode and discusses Unwritten Law being a "Broke Motley Crue" and talks about their legacy which he describes as a "trail of dead behind us". Also, they discuss his daughters career as a supermodel turned singer, singing for Blink 182, and the songwriting technique behind the #1 hit single Seein' Red.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 22 - Shane and Ashley Costello of New Years Day sit down for this episode and discover they have a lot of similar musical influences! They also discuss Ashley's fear of flying, touring with Marilyn Manson, the new unfortunate rise of cassettes, and the annoying rigmarole of having to put on makeup before every show you play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 21 - This week Shane talks to Jenna McDougall of Australian pop-rock-punk group Tonight Alive. Fresh off of a new album which shows some dramatic departures in style, they discuss the conscious decision to take risks, their approach to writing lyrics, Jenna's constantly evolving image, and what it was like to drop out of school at age 17 to make a record in LA with legendary producer Mark Trombino. Bonus: Shane tells a creepy ghost story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20 - Here is PART 2 of a 2-part Warped Announcement special. Shane talks with Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory, Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, and Andy Leo of Crown The Empire. The conversations run the gamete, everything from how these guys maintain their voice on the grueling Warped Tour schedule, to picking set lists, and of course their own histories and past stories of their Warped Tour experiences.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19 - The Warped Tour lineup for 2016 has been announced! Shane talks to 3 lead singers all set to perform this summer - Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, Aaron Barrett of Reel Big Fish, and Daniel Wand of Capsize. This is just part 1! Tomorrow there will be 3 more singers on part 2. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the in depth conversations about the pros, cons, hardships and parties that happen every day and every night on Warped Tour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BIG NEWS THIS WEEK! LISTEN FOR ALL THE INFO ABOUT WHAT'S COMING OUT THIS WEEK! AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE SUBSCRIBED!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 18 - Both hailing from the suburbs of Toronto, Shane sits down with Scott Anderson of the multi-platinum selling Finger Eleven to discuss growing up in the same area but a few years apart. The discussion also includes songwriting techniques, finding "lightning in a bottle", hanging out with Creed on their first ever US tour, the complete and complex history of Finger 11, and of course the story behind the hit song "One Thing". Also, new Tooth and Nail signing Tyson Motsenbocker stops in to talk about his brand new (amazing) album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 17 - Shane sits down with the lead singer of one of his favorite bands of all time - Thomas Barnett of Strike Anywhere. Thomas, known as one of the nicest guys in punk rock, talks about the early days growing up in the 1980's in the Richmond, VA hardcore/punk scene, how he got into punk rock, the "Adult Crash", finding that "lightning in a bottle" that gives people the chills when they listen to music, and his new "Punk Rock Supergroup" - Great Collapse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 16 - This week Shane sits down with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire. The conversation runs the gamete of Matty's Christian upbringing, Memphis May Fire's amazing story of going from "dead in the water" to one of the biggest bands in the world, to Shane having beef with Matty on Warped Tour in 2013. Is the beef squashed? You better listen to find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 15 - Will Pugh of Cartel joins Shane on this episode and tells all the dirty secrets about MTV's "Band In A Bubble" where Cartel wrote and recorded their sophomore self-titled album. Will also discusses his new career as a producer, and teaches us how to correctly pronounce his name. Also - the debut of the "lightning round", and Shane's theory on the "Sophomore Slump". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 14 - Shane sits down with his buddy Telle Smith of The Word Alive and they discuss: -Moving to California to "join the industry" -His audition with Blessthefall -His days in former bands In Fear and Faith and Greeley Estates -Faking knowing how to scream in A Word Alive at first -His brother stabbing him when he was 8 -Fully breaking his back stagediving, yet cancelling zero shows -Where he gets his nickname "Telle" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 13 - On part 2 of the "two-part Underoath mini-series", Shane speaks with Aaron Gillespie, drummer and clean vocalist from 1997-2010. Aaron talks about his reasons for leaving the band ("I was mentally unhealthy, I was miserable in my own skin"), his now defunct side project The Almost ("I put a bullet in it before it got bad"), the success of Underoath ("We wanted to be like Jimmy Eat World, but heavy), and gearing up to get back behind the kit playing drums and singing on the reunion tour ("I've gotta re-figure out how the hell I'm gonna do this"). He also talks about his current gig playing drums for Paramore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 12 - On the first episode of this special Underoath 2-part "Mini-Series", Shane sits down with Spencer Chamberlain, frontman of the band, and mostly known for his screaming. But as a very competent singer, did he feel like he should have done more clean vocals in the early days of the band? He talks about that, his new band Sleepwave, how the Underoath reunion came about, and how mad he was when they broke up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 11 - "The Best Episode Yet" according to Shane, Adam Lazzara of the platinum selling band Taking Back Sunday joins the show. The discussion talks about the early days of the band, how "Tell All Your Friends" changed the course of his life, his fallout and rekindled friendship with John, and how he is "still getting a handle" on his role as a lead singer. Shane discusses the launch of his brand new solo project, River Oaks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 - Shane sits down with Toby Morrell of Emery to chat about what it's like to be a co-lead singer with another talented vocalist, their extremely popular podcast "Bad Christian", and turning 40. Toby reflects back on some mistakes in their career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9 - Beau Bokan, lead singer of metalcore giants blessthefall joins Shane this week to chat about what it was like to jump into the lead singer role as a replacement in an already established band. They also discuss Beau's early life, fatherhood, and his marriage to Canadian pop singer Lights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 8 - Happy New Year! Shane talks to the always entertaining Jason Butler from "letlive." about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, his recent marriage to another lead singer, "trust" from other bandmates and their ideal studio environment. Shane and Jason discuss their favorite "crazy" Jason moments from his notorious on-stage antics. Bonus: Shane messes up and accidentally reveals the new letlive. album title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 7 - Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan sits down with Shane and talks about his political punk rock beginnings in his teenage band Reset, his new outlook on his private life, his dedication to songwriting, and how he feels like a fraud as the lead singer of one of the biggest pop-punk bands of all time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6 - Shane is joined this week by Jake Luhrs, frontman of the Grammy-nominated metal band August Burns Red. Despite his band's great success, Jake does not appear to suffer from lead singer syndrome in any way. Instead, most of his energy is spent connecting with, and offering support to his fans through his organization Heart Support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5 - Shane sits down with Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail, who 1 year ago came out as identifying as queer, admitted to being an alcoholic, and a sex addict. Now over a year sober, and more political than ever, Shane and Buddy talk about everything from hockey to gun control to repressed memories and Buddy's dislike of Texas. We also bring up Senses Fail's past, and the infamous "Ass Pass". This episode checks all the boxes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4 - Stephen Christian joins the show to talk about the life and death of Anberlin, the struggle to find his confidence as a frontman, and he addresses some misconceptions about how much money musicians actually make. Find more info on Lead Singer Syndrome at www.leadsingersyndrome.com and subscribe on iTunes or RSS today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3 - Patty Walters from "As It Is" joins Shane to talk about growing up overseas, his YouTube success, and the crazy year that his band has had.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 - Dan "Soupy" Campbell joins Shane and opens up about growing older, writing melodies, his obsession with fantasy football, the challenges of starting a solo project and a lot more. Shane discusses his upcoming solo project as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 1 - Caleb Shomo joins the show to talk about his childhood, growing up in the music industry, mental illness, the turbulent history of Attack Attack, and the success of his current band, Beartooth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy a teaser of what's to come from Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told! www.leadsingersyndrome.com www.jabberjawmedia.com Presented by Sound Rink (www.soundrink.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices