Episodes
Jim LaMarca (ex-Chimaira, Impending Lies)
July 3, 2017
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 mi…
Brandan Schieppati (ex-Bleeding Through, ex-18 Visions, The Iron Son)
June 15, 2017
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…
Doc Answers Fan Questions
June 7, 2017
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 …
Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour, Battery)
May 23, 2017
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 …
Ken Schalk (ex-Candiria, ex-Fuel)
May 3, 2017
Doc rants against the criticism on being involved with "too many" music projects, and chats with ex-Candiria and ex-Fuel drummer, Ken Schalk, about his drumming philosophy, his approach to artistic living, evolving from Cand…
Peter Iwers (ex-In Flames, CYHRA)
April 19, 2017
Doc talks with ex-In Flames bassist, Peter Iwers, about his new venture co-owning and running a beer brewing company - Odd Island Brewing, his new band CYHRA with ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, the thought process …
Mark Hunter (ex-Chimaira)
April 4, 2017
Doc's guest is Mark Hunter, singer of the now defunct New Wave of American Heavy Metal band Chimaira. They discuss the demise of the band, the early years and how the band got signed, dealing with their Nu Metal growing pain…
Reflecting on the NWOAHM with J. Andrew Zalucky (Decibel, Metal Injection)
March 23, 2017
Doc speaks with heavy metal and politics writer, J. Andrew Zalucky, about his article Reflecting on the New Wave of American Heavy Metal , which was released a year ago on MetalInjection.net. They discuss NWOAHM's overall re…
Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem, ex-The Low End Theory, ex-The Killing Gift)
March 10, 2017
Doc has an in-depth talk with Benny Horowitz, drummer of über successful rock band, The Gaslight Anthem, about coming up in the New Jersey hardcore scene, gush over local metalcore band For The Love Of..., discuss Benny's st…
Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence)
Feb. 22, 2017
Mark Heylmun, lead guitarist of Suicide Silence joins Doc to discuss the harsh criticism of their creative changes on their forthcoming album, the band's "old school" approach to jamming and chemistry, their personal artisti…
Bill Hudson (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vital Remains, ex-Westfield Massacre, ex-Cellador)
Feb. 13, 2017
Doc returns from a break from the show with special guest, Bill Hudson, a prolific and virtuosic guitarist for bands like Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Circle II Circle, Vital Remains, and Ex Man of Westfield Massacre, Cellador,…
Andrew "AJ" Jacobs (Mutiny Within, ex-Vext)
Jan. 4, 2017
Doc rings in the New Year by thanking his gear sponsors ESP Guitars, EVH Amps and Cabs, Dunlop Picks, MXR Effects, Planet Waves Cables, D'Addario Strings, Toontrack Software, Kemper Profiling Amps, Zoom, Samson, and Sennheis…
Mike Gitter (A&R for Century Media Records, ex-Roadrunner, Atlantic, Razor & Tie)
Dec. 22, 2016
Doc vents about the holiday blues, and speaks with Century Media A&R guy, Mike Gitter, about his start as a journalist in the early punk and hardcore scene, his time in the major label world at Atlantic records, the process …
Tommy Vext (Westfield Massacre, ex-Snot, ex-Divine Heresy)
Dec. 13, 2016
Doc talks with his old friend Tommy Vext, vocalist of Westfield Massacre about growing up in a rough environment in Brooklyn, NY, his first band Vext, how he got involved with Dino Cazares to join Divine Heresy, singing at R…
Christian Olde Wolbers (ex-Fear Factory, Arkaea)
Nov. 30, 2016
Doc talks with ex Fear Factory bassist and guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers about how Christian originally joined the band, Fear Factory's influence on metal, how and why the band split up, potential of a Fear Factory reunio…
Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Corrections House, Brain Tentacles, Led Zeppelin 2)
Nov. 18, 2016
Doc laments on the election results, and speaks with his old friend friend Bruce Lamont, vocalist and saxophonist of bands like Yakuza, Corrections House, Brain Tentacles, and Led Zeppelin 2. They discuss Bruce's journey as …
Election Special w/ Phil Labonte (All That Remains, ex-Shadows Fall)
Nov. 7, 2016
In this special episode dedicated 100% to politics and the current Presidential election, Doc speaks with Phil Labonte, the outspoken, libertarian vocalist of All That Remains and Ex Man of Shadows Fall. They discuss Phil's …
Angel Vivaldi (ex-Black Market Hero, Vext)
Nov. 3, 2016
Doc talks with virtuosic, solo instrumental guitarist, Angel Vivaldi, about his humble beginnings in New Jersey playing with Black Market Hero, how he launched and built his solo career using social media, how he dealt with …
John Boecklin (ex-Devildriver, Bad Wolves)
Oct. 22, 2016
In this inaugural episode, Doc and John discuss John's exit from Devildriver, life after the band, his artist management career, his new band I of Tongues, and his relationship with Phil Anselmo. This episode features the so…