The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

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