The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Byzantine guitarist/vocalist, Chris "OJ" Ojeda, joins Doc to discuss how the band got their break, the naive mistakes they made in the early years, the struggle they experienced balancing band life and home life, the band breakup and reunion, Byzantine's new lease on life and record deal with Metal Blade, OJ's vocal technique, and his account of the reality of life in West Virginia. This episode features the song "Toast to the Ghost" by Bad Wolves and "Trapjaw" by Byzantine from their new album The Cicada Tree. Follow Byzantine on Instagram @officialbyzantine and Twitter @ByzantineWV Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with ESPN1500 Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst and Hardwood Paroxysm writer, Derek James, about how he became a basketball journalist, the evolution of new media, the connection between hoops and heavy music, question whether the dominance of the Golden State Warriors is good for the NBA, how the Cavs and Celtics will fair after the Kyrie Irving trade, the upcoming T-Wolves season, and re-litigate Russell Westbrook's MVP campaign. You can follow Derek on Twitter @DerekJamesNBA You can follow Doc on Twitter and Instagram @DocCoyle Check out more great podcasts like at at www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with Act of Defiance guitarist, Chris Broderick, about the challenges of doing a long distance band and being the only guitar player, how he got his professional start in Colorado with Jag Panzer, the hard truths he learned about the music industry playing with Nevermore, how he got the Megadeth gig and ultimately why he left, and what it was like to start a brand new band from the ground up after leaving such a big group. This episode features the song "M.I.A." from the album Old Scars, New Wounds by Act of Defiance. Follow Chris Broderick on Instagram @chris_broderick_guitar and Twitter @chris_broderick Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like at www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with legendary record producer Steve Evetts about working on the 1st God Forbid album, Reject The Sickness, his philosophy on getting great performances, his role elevating the hardcore scene in the late 90s, his time as the bassist of the glam-ish band American Angel, how he got his start producing and working at Trax East studio, breaking out as a "big time" producer working with Ross Robinson, The Cure, and Sepultura, what the Steve Evetts credo towards production is, what he thinks about how technology has changed recording, and his relationship with The Dillinger Escape Plan. This episode features the song "Playing Dead" by Turmoil from the album The Process Of... Follow Steve on Instagram and Twitter @SteveEvetts and check out his website www.steveevetts.com Follow Doc on Instagam and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like at www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with vocalist Brian Fair about coming up in the early 90s Boston hardcore scene, breaking out and eventually breaking up with Overcast, joining Shadows Fall to see the rise of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, how he enjoyed finally reaching big success, signing to a major label, why all activity stopped for Shadows Fall, how he has experienced family life, and wrap up to chat about the Boston Celtics. This episode features the song "Beautiful Nothing" by Downpour. Follow Brian on Instagram and Twitter @Brianshadfall Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with ex-Sworn Enemy guitarist, Lorenzo Antonucci, about the ups and downs of his career with the band, coming out of the New York hardcore scene, playing Ozzfest, trying to maintain success, and eventually why he quit the band. He also gets deep into his life after the band from moving to Austria to becoming a record producer, relocating to Los Angeles to try professional wrestling, and finally focusing on acting in and developing films and television. This episode features the song "Sworn Enemy" by Sworn Enemy. You can follow Lorenzo on Instagram @Lorenzoantonuccijr You can follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc shares his thoughts on Hurricane Harvey and the LA Fires. He also speaks with his good friend, Adam Sagir, owner of UK PR company, The Noise Cartel, former Century Media Records employee, and bassist of Dripback and formerly of Labrat. Adam talks about working his way up the ladder in the record industry with Century Media, deciding how to balance his band life and other career opportunities, how he became an instrumental figure in launching God Forbid in the UK, and lays out how he started Noise Cartel and what being a Public Relations professional really means. This episode features the song "Wasted" by Dripback from the album Failed Futures. Follow Adam Sagir on Instagram and Twitter @AdamDaRat Follow The Noise Cartel on Instagram and Twitter @TheNoiseCartel Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with Kittie drummer, Mercedes Lander, about the financial difficulties that led to the band winding down their career, the challenges of being a Canadian band, how Kittie got their start, how monumental success affected them being so young, their transition coming out of the nu metal scene into the traditional metal world, resisting exploitation from the music industry, life and career after Kittie, and the forthcoming Kittie documentary. This episode features the song "JET" by White Swan. Follow Mercedes Lander on Instagram and Twitter @love_instereo Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Find more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc reflects on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA, and speaks with ex-God Forbid drummer Corey Pierce about how he dealt with the break up of the band, the evolution of the band's sound throughout their career, lament on lost opportunities, discuss Corey's career post-God Forbid, and mull the possibility of a reunion. This episode features the God Forbid song "Static Signal", a B-side from the 2009 Earthsblood album. Follow Corey on Instagram and Twitter @Corforbid Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more excellent podcasts like at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with God Forbid's ex-manager Dave "The Rev" Ciancio about how his artist management career got started with The Syndicate, what attracted him to want to work with God Forbid, the exciting east coast metal and hardcore scene of the late 90s and early 00s, why he ended up quitting managing God Forbid and eventually leaving artist management altogether, and gives some insight into his career path after leaving the music industry. This episode features the God Forbid song "Nothing" from the 2001 album Determination. You can follow The Rev on Instagram @RevCiancio You can follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with Broken Hope founder and guitarist, Jeremy Wagner, about being the "last man standing" in a band with a 20-year history, how their long hiatus came about, what the 90s death metal scene was like, Jeremy's fiction writing career, and how the band's approach has changed in the modern era of social media. This episode features the song "Blast Frozen" by Broken Hope from their new album Mutilated and Assimilated.  Follow Jeremy on Twitter @JeremyXWagner Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Check out more great podcasts like this on www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with ex-Chimaira bassist Jim LaMarca about their forthcoming reunion show, political observation in Cleveland, how he came to becoming a professional barber, why he ultimately left Chimaira in 2010, ponders the mistakes made by the band, and talk NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers. This episode features the song "Wither" by Impending Lies. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Find more great podcasts like The Ex Man at www.JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandan Schieppati, ex-vocalist of Bleeding Through and ex-guitarist of 18 Visions, joins Doc to discuss the Orange County hardcore scene, the dawn of Fashioncore, how he transitioned from 18 Visions to Bleeding Through, his personal struggle and outward pressure grappling with overbearing ambition and expectations, and how his passion for fitness led him to set Bleeding Through aside to start his own gym and clothing line, Rise Above Fitness, as well as new endeavors with his band, The Iron Son, and podcast, Positively Negative. This episode features the songs "Promised Me The World" by Vagus Nerve and "Unleash Hell" by The Iron Son. You can find Brandan on Instagram @BrandanSchieppati or his website - http://brandanschieppati.com/ You can find Rise Above Fitness on Instagram @riseabovefitness or website - https://www.riseabovefitnessoc.com/ Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle or his website - www.doccoyle.net Listen to this podcast and others like in at http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In lieu of having a guest, Doc decides to put a spotlight on the fans and supporters by answering their questions for an entire episode. This episode features the song "The World Is Yours" by In Search of Sun from the album The World Is Yours, and the song "N2" by God Forbid from the album Reject The Sickness, which is currently available under the dual release Sickness and Misery. Follow Doc Coyle on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DocCoyleOfficial/ Hear more high quality podcasts like this at http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc chats with Darkest Hour founder and guitarist, Mike Schleibaum, about the sacrifices and grind of DIY touring, Doc's challenge with learning the guitar technique behind Darkest Hour songs, how Mike stays so enthusiastic and Darkest Hour's unique longevity, how the line-up changes have allowed the band to excel, Mike's time playing with the legendary hardcore band, Battery, dealing with the transition and backlash of being ex-straight edge, they brainstorm on ways to make independent music careers more achievable by organizing through collectivism, and compare the approaches and reactions between the previous more commercial self-titled album and their latest more gritty album, Godless Prophets and the Migrant Flora. This episode features the song "This Is The Truth" by Darkest Hour from the album Godless Prophets and the Migrant Flora. Follow Darkest Hour on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DarkestHourDudes/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darkest_hour_official/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/darkesthourrock Follow Doc on Twitter and Instagram @DocCoyle Support JabberJaw Media shows here - http://www.jabberjawmedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices