Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

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! <p> 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