The Ex Man Podcast Episode Ep. 46 – Ken Susi (Unearth, Swivel)
Doc speaks with Unearth guitarist, Ken Susi, about his early years coming up in the New England hardcore scene, how Unearth developed their trademark sound, what it felt like to break out and experience real success, the pitfalls of the “rockstar” lifestyle, the reasons why Unearth has persevered and carries on to this day, how […]
The Ex Man Podcast Ep. 45 – AJ Channer – (Fire From The Gods, ex-Ashes Within, ex-Sic Seed)
Doc gives his thoughts on Black Panther, and speaks with Fire From The Gods vocalist, AJ Channer, about coming up in Virginia with his first band Sic Seed, going to school in Africa, discovering heavy music through Rage Against The Machine and Slipknot when he came back to the US, leaving music to become a […]
The Ex Man Podcast Ep. 43 – Lloyd Grant (ex-Metallica, ex-Defcon)
Doc weighs in on the recent school shooting in Florida, and speaks with this week’s guest, Lloyd Grant, who played lead guitar on Metallica’s first ever recording about growing up in Jamaica, how he discovered rock music in Southern California, the effect of his family’s religion, how he met Lars Ulrich and eventually got to […]
The Ex Man Podcast 42 – Sonny Mayo (Ugly Kid Joe, ex-Sevendust, ex-HeD PE, ex-Amen, ex-Snot)
Doc speaks with prolific guitar player, Sonny Mayo, about the benefits of therapy, being influenced by James Hetfield, coming up in Northern Virginia with his thrash band Silence, opening up for an upcoming Pantera, how he moved west and joined Snot, falling in with drugs and how that led to him leaving Snot and joining […]
The Ex Man Podcast 41 – Dave Chavarri (Ill Nino, Terror Universal, ex-Pro-Pain, Ex-M.O.D.)
Doc talks with Ill Nino and Terror Universal drummer Dave Chavarri about getting his start on the East Coast with his first band Gothic Slam, how that led to him joining bay area thrash band Lååz Rocket, his time playing with M.O.D., what he learned about work ethic and the music business playing with Pro-Pain, how […]
The Ex Man Podcast Episode 40 – Patrick Sheridan (Fit For An Autopsy, ex-Nothing Left To Mourn)
Doc speaks with Fit For An Autopsy guitarist, Patrick Sheridan abou how losing weight has affected his former “Fat Pat” persona, how he got into the hardcore scene, the violence and crew culture of the 90s New Jersey hardcore scene, what he did to improve as a guitar player, why he almost quit music, the […]
The Ex Man Podcast 39 – Byron Davis (ex-God Forbid)
Doc speaks with ex-God Forbid vocalist, Byron Davis, about how he felt and what he did when God Forbid broke up, how wanting to start a family factored into moving on from the band, reflect on the troubles that led to the break-up, the creative process of the last album Equilibrium, how his vocal style […]
The Ex Man Podcast 38 – Robb Flynn (Machine Head, ex-Vio-lence, ex-Forbidden)
Doc speaks with Machine Head frontman, Robb Flynn, about his crazy, early years in the Bay Area experimenting with drugs, starting thrash band Forbidden, cutting his teeth on the road with Vio-lence, how the changing 90s metal scene inspired him to start Machine Head, how they secured a record deal with Roadrunner Records, the huge […]
The Ex Man Podcast Episode 37 – Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer)
Doc’s guest is entertainment lawyer, Eric German, who represents bands like Asking Alexandria, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, and formerly Doc’s old band, God Forbid. Eric talks about growing up as a devoted metalhead, his college experience and why he decided to get into law, his time working in concert promotion, litigating the infamous […]
The Ex Man Podcast 36 – Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz (ex-The Acacia Strain, LGND)
Doc reflects on the year that was 2017, and speaks with ex-The Acacia Strain guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz, about his current band LGND, his roots in the New England hardcore scene, reminisce about the band Blood Has Been Shed, the evolution of The Acacia Strain’s sound, why he stopped touring and eventually […]
