The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc welcomes Soulfly frontman and guitarist, Max Cavalera, to the show and they talk about how well the Cavalera Beneath/Arise Tour has been going, how the old-school Sepultura sound influenced the new Soulfly album, Totem, what it was like having Dino Cazares play lead guitar for Soulfly on tour, the secret to Max's guitar tone, if he prefers the thrash or nu-metal style's on metal, how Killer Be Killed writes their albums, his experience recording Chaos A.D. with Andy Wallace in Wales, and Max shares some insight into the making of Roots. This episode features the songs "Run" by Mother Mercury, "Running Out Of Time" by Lovell's Blade, and "Superstition" by Soulfly. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Mother Mercury at https://www.facebook.com/mothermercurymusic Please support this episode's sponsor Lovell's Blade at https://lovellsblade.bandcamp.com/ Max Cavalera photo by Jim Louvau Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes guitar virtuoso, Jason Richardson, to the show and they talk about Jason getting his start in Virginia with his 1st band, starting to learn music through piano and drums before he picked up the guitar, how he landed a gig as a touring guitarist for All Shall perish when he was only 17, what it was like working on The Discovery album, why joining Born of Osiris was such a tough decision, his difficult time dealing with getting kicked out of the band, landing on his feet by joining Chelsea Grin, why he decided to go solo, his relationship with drummer, Luke Holland, his work ethic as an independent artist, what it's like playing with All That Remains, and his love for video games. This episode features the songs "Departing Ways" by Seeking Sirens and "Upside Down" by Jason Richardson and Luke Holland featuring Tim Henson. Follow Jason on Instagram @JasonReevesRichardson and Twitter @JasonGrin Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Seeking Sirens at https://linktr.ee/joeydangerously Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Municipal Waste drummer, Dave Witte, to the show and they talk about Dave's early days in New Jersey with experimental death/grind band, Human Remains, what drove him to push his playing to the extreme with Discordance Axis, how his drive to just want to play and tour as much as he could lead him to play in multiple bands, what he learned touring the world with avant-garde Japanese band, Melt Banana, how Burnt By The Sun came together and eventually disbanded, joining Municipal waste and getting to taste success, how the fun-factor set Municipal Waste apart and starting a vegan restaurant in Richmond, VA. This episode features the songs "Eventually" by Belclaire and "Electrified Brain" by Municipal Waste. Follow Dave on Instagram @Stoutmania and Twitter @WITTE_DW Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Belclaire at https://www.facebook.com/belclairemusic/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Cave In and Mutoid Man vocalist and guitarist, Stephen Brodsky, to the show and they talk about Cave In's early days and discovering his role as a vocalist, the impact of Until Your Heart Stops, what inspired the band's evolution to a less "metal" sound, pressure from a major label to write a hit with the Antennae album, moving to New York and starting Mutoid Man with Ben Kohler, what busking on the street taught him, how his role as a songwriter as evolved through the years, what his tricks of the trade are as far as guitar effects and amplifiers, and how he ended up playing with Quicksand. This episode features the songs "Breaking Point" by Lockjaw and "New Reality" by Cave In. Follow Stephen on Instagram and Twitter @StephenBrodsky Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Lockjaw at https://linktr.ee/lockjawmetal Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Metallica bass player, Robert Trujillo, to the show and they talk about Rob's early influences in R&B and Funk growing up in LA, how guitarist Rocky Goerge helped get him to join Suicidal Tendencies, how his funk bass playing style influenced Suicidal's sound, what led to the creation of Infectious Grooves, how one opportunity led to the next and he ended up playing with Ozzy, forming a community of musicians that he admires, how he developed his approach to professionalism within his career, how he has avoided the "rock star" attitude that plagues so many successful musicians, the real story behind him nailing his Metallica audition, and his advice on how to manage emotions and personalities within a band environment. This episode features the songs "Falling Out" by Vallion, "Too Far" by Budderside, and "ManUNkind" by Metallica. Follow Robert on Instagram @RobTrujillo and @RobertTrujillo on Twitter Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Vallion at vallionfl.com Please support this episode's sponsor Budderside at www.budderside.com Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.scottgoodcompany.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Dylan "Funny Man" Alvarez, vocalist from Hollywood Undead to the show, and they talk about Hollywood Undead's recent tour with Bad Wolves and Papa Roach, growing up in LA and discovering hip hop and punk rock, Hollywood Undead catching their break on Myspace, the lore behind the band wearing masks and eventually removing them, their old partying days, and what he believes is the secret to their success and longevity. This episode features the songs "Serenity" by Art and the Resistance and "CHAOS" by Hollywood Undead. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Art and the Resistance at https://linktr.ee/Artandtheresistance Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Fear Factory vocalist, Burton C. Bell, to the show and they talk about how he has felt since leaving Fear Factory, making a new Ascension Of The Watchers album, what influenced his early vocal style, whether or not he invented "good cop, bad cop" vocals in metal, how touring with hardcore bands influenced his approach to singing, how he ended up singing for Geezer Butler's solo album, the process of recording Demanufacture, what he's learned from experiencing a falling out with the members of Fear Factory, and how the style of Fear Factory created some limitations creatively. This episode features the songs "Our Betrayal" by Generation Underground featuring Pablo Viveros and "Drive Boy Shooting" by G//Z/R. Follow Burton on Instagram @burtoncbell_official and Twitter @Burton_C_Bell Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Generation Underground at https://generationunderground.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Photo by Michael Alago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, John LaMacchia, to the show, and they talk about John's venture to become a solo artist during the pandemic, how the two met through the NY/NJ hardcore scene, Candiria's legendary status as high-level musicians, how the band evolved artistically through the years, how their van accident shifted their personal priorities, John's resistance to the more mainstream leanings of What Doesn't Kill You, moving on from the band to start Spylacopa, and reuniting to make a new album in the last few years. This episode features the songs "All In" by Saturn Six and "While They Were Sleeping" by Candiria. Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @LaMacchiamusic Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Saturn Six at www.saturnsixmusic.com Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.scottgoodcompany.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc gives a tour update and talks about the war in Ukraine. This episode features the song "B.Y.O.B." by System of a Down. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.scottgoodcompany.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes music journalist and media personality, Terry "Beez" Bezer, to the show, and they talk about Beez getting his start in the UK media writing for Kerrang, Metal Hammer, and Rock Sound, his transition to being in front of the camera as a host for Scuzz TV, how dishonest practices within the media inspired him to start the That's Not Metal Podcast, how moving to LA is helping his goal of bringing heavy music back to the mainstream, his success on Twitch, why he focuses on giving new, exciting, eclectic artists a platform to be heard, what the next big thing in metal is, and his foray into the world of NFTs with Avenged Sevenfold's Death Bat collection. This episode features the songs "Won" by Trip Villain and "Aaj" by Bloodywood. Follow Terry on Instagram and Twitter @TerryBeez666 Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Trip Villain at https://tripvillain.bandcamp.com/album/won Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes The Punk Rock MBA Youtube channel and podcast host, Finn McKenty, to the show, and they talk about Finn's transition to Twitch, developing his second channel, what Punk Rock MBA fans want out of his main channel, what it means to have good taste in music and art, the societal impact that provocative art can have, his bias against heavy metal culture, how social media algorithms encourage bad behavior by creators, Kanye West and MGK taking things too far, and the two debate the merits of new music versus old music. This episode features the songs "Fremen" by Mantra of Morta and "Gucci Gang" by Lil Pump. Follow Fin on Instagram @FinnMckenty and Twitter @thepunkrockmba Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Mantra of Morta at https://mantraofmorta.com/ Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Please support this episode's sponsor Good Company with Scott Bowling at https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottBowlinggoodcompany Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Lions At The Gate guitarist, Ahrue Luster, to the show, and they. talk about how he moved around a lot growing up, moving to the Bay Area with thrash band, The Horde Of Torment, how he got the audition for Machine Head, what the experience of making The Burning Red with producer Ross Robinson was like, why he left Machine Head and ended up in Ill Nino so quickly, the challenges of learning the Latin guitar style, what the creative process with Ill Nino was like, how leaving the band, death in the family, and divorce caused him to reassess his whole life, and starting new band Lions At The Gate with his ex-Ill Nino bandmates. This episode features the songs "Ignite" by Reign of Z and "Scapegoat" by Lions At The Gate. Follow Ahrue on Instagram @Ahrue and Twitter @AhrueLuster Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Reign of Z at https://www.facebook.com/ReignofZ/ Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Periphery guitarist, Misha Mansoor, to the show, and they talk about how Misha manages his busy schedule, what the band dynamics are like within Periphery in terms of splitting revenue and sharing responsibility, why he treats Periphery like a passion project, the evolution of how bands tour and survive, his influence on modern-day djent as well as self-sufficient content creators, and the two share their thoughts on the current political climate. This episode features the songs "Gotta Get Outta Here" by Blacklite District and "Hellfire" by Haunted Shores. Follow Misha on Instagram and Twitter @MishaPeriphery Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Blacklite District at https://www.blacklitedistrict.net/ Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes, Willie Gee, professional guitar tech for bands like Kind Diamond and formerly Megadeth, to the show, and they talk about how Willie discovered rock and metal growing up as a black kid in Indiana, becoming infatuated with the guitar, how he ended up working as a guitar tech for King Diamond, what he thinks makes someone a good roadie, his time filling on bass guitar for God Forbid, his thoughts on why real guitar amps and cabs are better live than digital, his infamous reputation as a misanthrope, and what the future holds for Willie as a guitar tech. This episode features the songs "Images" by REdEFIND and "Into The Fire" by Roadrunner United featuring Matt Heafy and King Diamond. Follow Willie on Instagram @WillieAGee Photo by Jeremy Saffer Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor REdEFIND at https://www.facebook.com/REdEFINDband Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist, John Petrucci, to the show and they talk about the key to Dream Theater's creative consistency throughout their career, their personal chemistry as a band, how he feels about their relationship with the progressive metal label and subculture, how having a hit song on MTV gave them a leg up in the 90s, keeping up as a musician with all of the advances in technical playing and technology, and what inspired his keen business mindset in branching out to branding himself with signature and licensed prouducts. This episode features the songs "Monster Zero" by Kyle Ewers and "Answering The Call" by Dream Theater. Follow John on Instagram @JohnPetrucciOfficial and Twitter @JPetrucci Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Kyle Ewers at www.kyleewersmusic.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Five Five Death Punch drummer and current Psycho Synner frontman, Jeremy Spencer, to the show, and they talk about Doc and Jeremy's time touring together with Five Finger Death Punch, why he ultimately decided to leave the band, how FFDP built their career to such great heights through the years, Jeremy dealing with debilitating back issues, why he decided to become a vocalist/frontman for his new band Pyscho Synner, where the inspiration developed to go in a more theatrical visual direction, dealing with pushback from online haters, recording and releasing 9 new albums on one day, and what his experience was like writing a memoir. This episode features the songs "Run" by Sinshrift and "Devil From Hell" by Psycho Synner. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Sinshrift at https://www.facebook.com/Sinshrift/ Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Armored Saint vocalist, John Bush, to the show, and they talk about Armored Saint's new album, Symbol of Salvation Live, what the early days were like for the band, why they struggled to breakthrough on a bigger scale, how he has balanced making a living outside of music for his whole career, how he discovered his approach to his unique vocal style, his feelings on the creative output in his time with Anthrax, why Anthrax tended to lean towards less thrashy material during his tenure, and how he weighs creative success versus commercial success. This episode features the songs "Petitions & Protesters" by The Opinion Industry, "Into The Deep End" by Cerebellion, and "Reign of Fire" (Live) by Armored Saint. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor The Opinion Industry at www.theopinionindustry.com.au Please support this episode's sponsor Cerebellion at https://cerebellion1.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Eyal Levi (Daath, URM Academy) and John Browne (Monuments) for a podswap with The Riffhard Podcast, and they talk about dealing with adversity and humility, figuring out when is the best time to move on from a bad situation, applying creative pursuits to things other than music, what inspired Eyal to lose weight, the Bad Wolves singer search, Monuments next chapter without Olly Steele, and what keeps Doc interested in The Ex-Man podcast. This episode features the songs "Aphelion" by Among You and "Lavos" by Monuments featuring Mick Gordon. Follow Eyal on Instagram @EyalLeviURMAudio on Instagram and @TheRealEyal Levi on Twitter Follow John Browne on Instagram @BrowneMonuments Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Among You at https://amongyouorg.wordpress.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes new Bad Wolves vocals Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz back to the show for the 2nd time to talk about how he's spent the last few years focusing on his career as a producer and songwriter, learning from great producers like Adam D and Zeuss, how he learned to sing and develop his voice over the years, his enthusiasm on the audition process to become the singer of Bad Wolves, what gives him his quiet sense of self-confidence, the whirlwind of getting the Bad Wolves job and immediately heading into the studio, why he thinks the band worked so smoothly together creatively in the studio and looking forward to future challenges like performing live with the band and even working on the next album. This episode features the songs "Apallic" by Shockgnosis and "Never Be The Same" by Bad Wolves. Follow DL on Instagram @daniel_laskiewicz Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Shockgnosis at https://shockgnosismetal.bandcamp.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Oceano vocalist, Adam Warren, to the show and they talk about how he discovered and worked on his ability to do extreme vocals, being really influenced by the metalcore scene of the mid-00s, what inspired him and the rest of Oceano to go down such an extreme musical path, signing to Earache Records, how the band survived throughout the years, embracing the Deathcore tag, branching out into other mediums like Twitch and Youtube as a gamer, and experimenting with different vocal and musical styles over the last few years. This episode features the songs "So Resolved" by Joseph Izayea and "Lucid Reality" by Oceano. Follow Adam on Instagram and Twitter @adamonearth_ Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Joseph Izayea at https://linktr.ee/joeydangerously Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes artist manager Mike Mowery (Ice Nine Kills), entertainment lawyer Eric German (Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria), and jack-of-all-trades Ryan J. Downey (artist manager, Speak N’ Destroy Podcast, Stream N’ Destroy Newsletter), to the show and they all have a comprehensive discussion about how to analyze streaming numbers alongside traditional album sales which factor into open week chart positions, and how we measure what "success" or lack thereof in today's heavy music industry. This episode features the songs "Insanity" by Aseity and "Die With Me" by Gemini Syndrome. Follow Mike Mowery on Instagram and Twitter @MikeOLoop Follow Eric German on Instagram and Twitter @EJGerman Follow Ryan J. Downey on Instagram @RyanJDowney_ and Twitter @ryandowney Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Aseity at https://aseityband.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills lead guitarist, Dan Sugarman, to the show and they talk about Dan's successful work as a content creator, how he learned such a high level of guitar playing, putting his all into tech-death band, Fallen Figure, and eventually giving up the band to join As Blood Runs Black, why his mother's health problems led to him leaving the band, what prompted him to start a career as a solo instrumental artist, finding big success with Ice Nine Kills, how Spencer from I9K influenced Dan from a marketing perspective, and his recent ventures with his teaching program, Twitch streams, and signature guitar. This episode features the songs "Wastemoreland" by Feast on the Fallen and "Hip To Be Scared" by Ice Nine Kills. Follow Dan on Instagram @DanSugarman Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Feast on the Fallen at https://linktr.ee/feastonthefallen Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc goes solo on this episode talking about why he took last week off, being super busy with the Bad Wolves album release, rehearsing like mad for an upcoming gig with The Wedding Band, understanding the context of 1st-week record sales in a streaming world, the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Fest, Marilyn Manson maybe going Christian with Kanye West, and the current state of Cancel Culture. This episode features the song "No Innocence" by Repentance. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes The Agonist vocalist, Vicky Psarakis, to the show and they talk about Vicky getting stereotypical questions from the press for being a woman in metal, dealing with elitism in the scene, what inspired her to become a singer and eventually develop extreme vocals, how she uses her vocals to emote through the music, her early days in The Agonist learning the ropes of being in a professional band, how she has grown with the band creatively through years, and how she has branched out into other mediums like YouTube and Twitch to connect with her audience more intimately. This episode features the songs "Acid Bath" by Gorethrone and "Immaculate Deception" by The Agonist. Follow Vicky on Instagram and Twitter @VickyPsarakis Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Gorethrone at https://gorethrone.bandcamp.com/album/the-descension Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Alicia Taylor, to the show. Alicia is a dancer and founder/director of Cherry Bombs, a female-led rock n roll dance show that mixes cabaret, pyrotechnics, and pure spectacle. They talk about what she thinks Cherry Bombs actually is, her background as a cheerleader for the NFL team, Atlanta Falcons, what inspired her to start Cherry Bombs, what the response has been like with audiences considering it's something that is so different, how she puts her group together and develops chemistry with the other girls, dealing with sexism in the industry, the challenges of having a somewhat public relationship with her husband, Corey Taylor, and the future of Cherry Bombs. This episode features the songs "Alive" by Red Devil Vortex and "Burn My Misery" by Vended. Follow Alicia on Instagram @AliciaTaylor and Twitter @AliciaETaylor Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Red Devil Vortex at www.reddevilvortex.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes film director, David Yarovesky aka Yarvo, to the show and they talk about David making a name for himself as music video director for bands like Korn, how he got his first break doing a fundraiser party that attracted supporters like Wes Craven, Matt Parker, and Trey Stone, the litany of difficulties and challenges that go along with not only becoming a working filmmaker but keeping true to your artistic vision, how dedicating himself to the technical acumen making films helped him get a leg up in the industry, how making a more family-oriented film and working with Netflix may have helped open new doors professionally, the future of dark superhero films in the wake of his succesful work directing Brightburn. This episode features the song "Glass Castle" by A Mirrow Hollow. Follow David on Instagram @DavidYarovesky Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's cool band of the week A Mirror Hollow at https://amirrorhollow.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist, Mark Tremonti, to the show and they talk about working on his new solo album, the secret to his very organized writing process, his thoughts on Creed's legacy, dealing with the critical backlash of being in such a big band, how starting Alter Bridge was a chance to do something totally different from Creed, how he developed his guitar playing to such a high level, how Alter Bridge's success in Europe saved their career, and what gave him the confidence to be a lead singer and make solo albums, This episode features the songs "House of Cards" by Bad Wolves, "Ex Machina" by Kyle Ewers, and "A World Away" by Tremonti. Follow Mark on Instagram and Twitter @MarkTremonti Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Kyle Ewers at Kyleewersmusic.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Exodus guitarist, Gary Holt, to the show and they talk about the challenges of navigating a divisive social media landscape, recording the new Exodus album with mutual friend and colleague, Steve Lagudi, the secret to the "Gary Holt guitar sound", how he adjusted his playing and sound in his time playing with Slayer, how playing with Slayer changed his life and his legacy, how injuries have hindered his playing in recent years, how the pandemic led to Gary getting sober, the 90s Black Album effect of thrash bands going more hard rock, and how Gary has stayed grounded due to the ups and downs of his career. This episode features the songs "The Purest Black" by LIVLØS and "The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)" by Exodus. Follow Gary on Instagram @GaryHolt_Official Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor LIVLØS at https://livloesband.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Spirit Adrift guitarist and vocalist, Nate Garrett, to the show, and they talk about getting out there and seeing live music again, how he started Spirit Adrift originally as a one-man band, getting his drum chops up to snuff to record the first album, his time with the band Gatecreeper, why he quit drinking and chose a sober life, what his ambitions are with Spirit Adrift as far as appealing to a broader audience, their philosophy on album production and working with Zeuss, and Doc asks Nate some rapid-fire questions about his heavy metal opinions. This episode features the songs "Silent Whispers" by Aseity and "Wake Up" by Spirit Adrift. Follow Nate on Instagram and Twitter @spiritadrift Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Aseity at https://aseityband.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes guitarist, Marc Rizzo, to the show for the second time, and they talk about Marc's recent exit from Soulfly after 18 years, the online drama and back and forth between him and the Soulfly camp, the difficulty he experienced during the pandemic, the ethics of how bands should regard hired members, his open schedule allowing him to relaunch his career as a solo artist, starting his new band, Hail The Horns, with Tony Campos (Static-X), and how he has evolved with technology using mediums like Twitch to grow his fanbase. This episode features the songs "Rotation" by Marc Rizzo and "God of Thunder" by Hail the Horns. Follow Marc on Instagram @marcrizzo_ripandshred and Twitter @rizzomarc Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Godsize Records at https://www.godsizerecs.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes producer, songwriter, and singer/guitarist for the band Ra, Sahaj Ticotin, back to the show for the 2nd time, and they talk about Sahaj's move to Fort Wayne, Indiana, what he didn't like about LA, his tendency to over-schedule himself, how he came to do lead vocals for the 2nd Meytal album, getting comfortable with touring again on the Meytal tour, how that inspired him to revive his original band, Ra, what his creative process is like with his very busy schedule producing and writing with so many artists, and his thoughts on the current state of modern rock and pop. This episode features the songs "Lifeline" by Bad Wolves, "Drug Dealer" by In The Whale, and "Interconnected" by Ra. Follow Sahaj on Instagram @Sahaj_Ticotin and Twitter @SahajTic Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor In The Whale at https://www.inthewhalesucks.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Periphery drummer and co-founder of GetGood Drums, Matt Halpern, to the show and they talk about Periphery's approach to writing and recording a new album during the pandemic, the secret to the band's chemistry, how he balances his naturalistic drumming style with the more computerized modern technology of digital drum programs, what inspired him to start the music education company, Bandhappy, and become an entrepreneur, why he focuses so much of his life on health, wellness, and being disciplined, and the two wrap up talking about some of their favorite films. This episode features the songs "Until I Can Breathe" by Cerebellion and "Feed The Ground" by Periphery. Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @MattPeriphery Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Cerebellion at cerebellion1.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Chad Johnson, co-founder of Furnace Fest, Takehold Records and former A&R of Tooth & Nail Records, to the show, and they talk about the possibility of nostalgia inspiring the revival of Furnace Fest, the challenge of having to reschedule the fest multiple times due to Covid-19, the influence of his Christian background and the Christian hardcore scene on the culture of the festival, how Furnace Fest has learned from the early days and famous failures like Fyre Fest and Woodstock 99, his time starting Takehold Records and working for Tooth & Nail Records, and the future of the festival. This episode features the songs "Barriers" by Light The Fire and "Reborn Empowered" by Living Sacrifice. Follow Chad on Instagram and Twitter @chadisliving Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Light The Fire at www.lightthefire.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes heavy music producer, Zeuss, to the show and they talk about Zeuss coming up in his early days in Western Massachusetts as a guitar player who eventually taught himself to record bands, how he met the guys in Shadows Fall, what it was like working on and developing the music for Determination with God Forbid, why he thinks the album and process of making the album were special, his influence on Doc's guitar playing, how he evolved as a producer as the record industry changed, his role as a longtime producer of Hatebreed, how he feels he impacted the Deathcore subgenre by working with bands like Acacia Strain and Whitechapel, and his more recent success branching out with bigger names like Rob Zombie and Queensrÿche. This episode features the songs "Death March" by Sangre and "The Triumph of King Freak" by Rob Zombie. Follow Zeuss on Instagram @zuessproducer and Twitter @zuess1 Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Sangre at Http://www.Sangremetal.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Static-X, Fear Factory, and Asesino bassist, Tony Campos, to the show, and they talk about Tony's early years in LA playing with death metal band, Dominion, how he met the Wayne and started Static-X, how they experimented with different styles before finding their sound, what achieving success so quickly with the band was like, touring with Slayer and Pantera, why the band eventually broke up, how he ended up getting so many gigs playing with bands like Soulfly, Prong, Possessed, and Ministry, staying true to his roots with death metal band, Asesino, with Dino Cazares, how he ended up joining Fear Factory, how the Static-X reunion came about and making sure they pay homage to Wayne Static's legacy respectfully. This episode features the songs "Monster" by ALYXX and "Terminator Oscillator" by Static-X. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor ALYXX at officialalyxx.com Please support this episode's other sponsor March Forth Podcast with Mike Bauman at marchforth.podbean.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes David Sanchez, vocalist/guitarist of Havok and host of the "Riffs or Die" podcast, to the show as they do a podswap episode where this conversation will be featured on both "Riffs or Die" and "The Ex-Man". They talk about Havok releasing their most recent album, V, during the pandemic, their philosophies on guitar, and debate many issues from free speech to the modern media to critical race theory, and what inspired David to start Havok in the tradition of classic thrash metal. This episode features the songs "Opinions" by The Opinion Industry and "Ritual of the Mind" by Havok. Follow David on Instagram @David_Havok and Twitter @DavidFreeThink Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor The Opinion Industry at www.theopinionindustry.com.au Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Monuments guitarist, Olly Steele, to the show and they talk about dealing with life in the pandemic, how he discovered metal through metalcore and the NWOAHM, what it was like as a black kid in the UK who was into metal, how he joined Monuments, his thoughts on the gear nerd culture of Djent, his philosophy on guitar and music, how the band God Forbid influenced him, and why he decided to quit Monuments. This episode features the songs "The Mantle" by Leveler and "Try" by Olly Steele featuring Ian Kenny. Follow Dee on Instagram @ollysteele and Twitter @ollymonuments Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Leveler at https://www.facebook.com/Leveler303 Please support this episode's other sponsor March Forth Podcast with Mike Bauman at marchforth.podbean.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider, to the show and they talk about Twisted Sister's early days as a blue-collar cover band on Long Island, how toiling as a bar band shaped his work ethic as a performer, the tension between Dee and Jay Jay French, what it felt like to finally achieve success, why he went broke during the 90s, how adversity led to him pursuing multiple careers in radio, acting, and writing, the legacy of his testimony in Congress speaking against The PMRC and censorship, and what it's been like developing his new heavier metal solo career with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed. This episode features the songs "Hiding in the Shadows" by Defy The Tyrants and "Time To Choose" by Dee Snider. Follow Dee on Instagram and Twitter @DeeSnider Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Defy The Tyrants at https://www.facebook.com/DefyTheTyrants Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former God Forbid guitarist, Matt Wicklund, to the show and they talk about Matt's move to Sofia, Bulgaria, how he got involved in the metal scene as a teenager in Seattle, his time playing with metalcore/thrash band, Himsa, how a tumultuous marriage brought him to Los Angeles, how he ended up joining God Forbid, what the creative process was like of working on the Equilibrium album together, how he dealt with the breakup of the band, the difficulties of starting a brand new band, Ghost Ship Octavius, with Chris Amott and Van Williams, how fatherhood and his new life in Bulgaria have changed him, and his latest project, Apollæn. This episode features the songs "The Sect" by Von Spriggan and "Sarturnine" by Ghost Ship Octavius. Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @MattWicklund Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Von Spriggan at https://www.facebook.com/von.spriggan/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes artist manager, Justin Arcangel, to the show and they talk about Doc's experience with Bad Wolves taking off, the current state of the heavy music scene, Justin getting into the business as a lawyer, how he discovered Trivium, how they dealt with early success, working with bands that didn't make it like Seemless and Sanctity, why he joined up with 5B Management who works with Slipknot, what his philosophy on building artists careers is, and his latest discovery, Unto Others. This episode features the songs "Glitches" by Serious Matters and "When Will Gods Work Be Done" by Unto Others. Follow Justin on Instagram and Twitter @mrarc99 Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Serious Matters at https://www.seriousmattersnj.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes former Judas Priest guitarist, K.K. Downing, to the show and they talk about K.K. being inspired by American blues artists as a young man in Birmingham, UK, how Jimi Hendrex laid the foundation for hard rock and metal, how his writing process has evolved over the years, why he is still just as much a fan of metal and rock as he is a creator and performer, what motivated him to start KK's Priest, his relationship with Tim "Ripper" Owens through the years, and he tells the story of why he's no longer in Judas Priest. This episode features the songs "Addiction" by Silent Season and "Thunderbolt Hellfire" by KK's Priest. Follow K.K. on Instagram @K.K.Downingsteelmill and Twitter @KKsPriest Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Silent Season at https://www.facebook.com/SilentSeasonMusic Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc spends this answering questions from fans, friends, and listeners of the show. He talks band life, his favorite movies, gives advice for up-and-coming bands, and more. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Fury of Five frontman, Stikman aka James Ismean, to the show and they talk about how Fury of Five befriended the God Forbid guys in the early days in the NJ hardcore scene, how James' rough and abusive upbringing led to him spending some time in prison, how prison shaped his mind and body, how Fury of Five came together, what motivated their professional approach to rehearsal, where James' violent tendencies stemmed from and how it hurt the inner-workings of the band, why Fury of Five broke up, how depression and drugs affected his life after the band, why he believes he changed his ways and made amends for past mistakes, how he dealt with his depression and inner demons through biking and fitness, and Doc quizzes James on old Fury fight stories. This episode features the song "Taking Respect" Worldwide Edition by Fury of Five. Follow James on Instagram @Stikmanx and Twitter @StikmannNJHC Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Alluvial guitarist and backing vocalist, Wes Hauch, to the show and they talk about Wes growing up in the mountains of conservative Southern California, discovering heavy underground shows through the Christian hardcore scene, how getting into trouble as a young man led him to join the military, how his time serving in Iraq affected his mental health after the war, they share their feelings on conspiracies, contemplate the meaning of art, how he transitioned from the military to getting in the music industry, why Periphery asking him to do a guest guitar solo pulled him out of a big rut, his time with The Faceless, his band Alluvial signing to Nuclear Blast, and his newfound prowess as a singer. This episode features the songs "LV-426" by Kyle Ewers and "40 Stories" by Alluvial. Follow Wes on Instagram and Twitter @WesHauch Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Kyle Ewers at https://facebook.com/kyleewersmusic Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Fear Factory guitarist, Dino Cazares, to the show and they talk about the issues they've had with each other over the last few years, the secret to Dino's guitar tone and his stolen modded Marshall, why he felt Steve Vai left some key players like himself out when giving credit for the 7 string guitar taking off, how Fear Factory was able to fit in with different subgenres starting in death metal and then being caught up in the nu-metal explosion, the downside of "Cars" being a big radio hit, the experience being the last original member left in Fear Factory, what the singer search has been like, whether Dino is tough to be in a band with, and what his time out of the Fear Factory was like, working with bands like Asesino, Brujeria, Divine Hersey, and the Roadrunner United album. This episode features the songs "Surface" by Seeking Sirens and "Disruptor" by Fear Factory. Follow Dino on Instagram and Twitter @DinoCazares Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Seeking Sirens at https://www.facebook.com/Seeking-Sirens-106356298217556 Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Slipknot bassist, Alessandro Venturella aka Vman, to the show and they talk about Vman coming up in the UK scene with metalcore band Cry For Silence as a lead guitarist, how he ended up working as a guitar tech for bands like Sikth, Architects and Mastodon, what the process of getting the gig in Slipknot was like, how he approaches bass technique considering his background as a guitarist, how he has dealt with newfound fame, the ways in which he has fit into Slipknot's creative process, his love for musical gear, keeping up with his chops during the pandemic, and why he left his previous band, Krokodil. This episode features the song "Kingdom of Evermore" by Deveria and "Nero Forte" by Slipknot. Follow Vman on Instagram @vmanshreds Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Deveria at www.deverianation.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Art of Processing Grief" is a monologue by Ex-Man host, Doc Coyle, about losing his father recently, and how it relates to also losing his mother a year earlier the George Floyd verdict, feeling alienated from social media, and re-entering a post-pandemic world. This episode features the song "Trouble" by Coldplay. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Films, Ash Avildsen, to the show and they talk about Ash's time as vocalist for metalcore band, Reflux, how he got into booking shows and eventually became a booking agent, what inspired him to start a record label, his influence on the deathcore and Djent scenes from a label and touring standpoint, why he thinks he has an eye for spotting talented artists, his time as booking agent for God Forbid, what he thinks makes Asking Alexandria a special band, where he gets his ambition and confidence to try new ventures, how he got into filmmaking, the complexities of dealing with the film world, and how's he's progressed from the American Satan film to the Paradise City show. Follow Ash on Instagram and Twitter @AshAvildsen Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Anthrax and Shadows Fall lead guitarist, Jon Donais, to the show and they talk about Jon's start with metalcore band, Aftershock, in Western Massachusetts, what it was like being a metalhead in the hardcore scene, how Shadows Fall came together, and why they split with Phil Labonte, the legend of his alter ego, "Jonny Rock N Roll", how Shadows Fall and God Forbid careers intertwined over the years, why he thinks the band's old school approach helped them persevere in a sea of Nu Metal, their time on a major label, why Shadows Fall went on hiatus, how Jon joined Anthrax, what he's learned playing with such seasoned musicians, and his latest band he started with Matt Bachand, Living Wreckage, came to together. This episode features the songs "Harvest" by Bushido Code and "Sink Below" by Living Wreckage. Follow Jon on Instagram @jonathanmdonais and Twitter @jonshadfall1 Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Bushido Code at https://www.facebook.com/bushidocodemetal Please support this episode's other sponsor The Punk Rock MBA Podcast at https://www.prmbapodcast.com/ Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc welcomes Alter Bridge/Slash vocalist and guitarist, Myles Kennedy, to the show, and they talk about Myles' guitar shredder days in music college, how playing with jazz-fusion band, Cosmic Dust led to him fronting funk-R&B ensemble, Citizen Swing, necessity and pragmatism leading him to develop his vocal ability, breaking out on a major label with alternative rock band, The Mayfield Four, why he thinks he has avoided the tropes of Lead Singer Disease, how he landed a role the hit film, Rock Star, how he went from almost quitting music to joining Alter Bridge, what he has learned playing with Slash, and Myles gives Doc a mini-vocal lesson on how to hit the high notes. This episode features the songs "Macabre Illusion" by Trucido, "Last Rites" by Alter Bridge, and "In Stride" by Myles Kennedy. Follow Myles on Instagram @OfficialMylesKennedy and Twitter @Myles Kennedy Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's sponsor Trucido at trucido.bandcamp.com Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices