God Forbid Reunite For East Coast Headline Shows

Hey guys, I am so excited to announce that the band that I started with and spent 16 years of my life dedicated to is reuniting for 2 shows in January 2023. Both shows will feature the legendary Bleeding Through and Living Wreckage (feat. Jon and Matt from Shadows Fall). This lineup with God Forbid […]

Ex-Man Podcast Ep. 135 – Kevin Coyle aka Dad Forbid (My Father)

Doc welcomes his father, Kevin Coyle, to the show and they talk about Kevin’s childhood growing up in New Jersey, how he into playing piano and discovered jazz, what attracted him to American black culture and music, meeting my mother, dealing with racism as an interracial couple, the difficulty of raising two children as a […]

Ex-Man Podcast 125 – John Outcalt (ex-God Forbid)

Doc welcomes God Forbid bass player, John Outcalt aka “Beeker” to the show and they talk about being back at John’s house where God Forbid used to rehearse and wrote many of the albums, how he maintained stability and his professional work situation throughout his time with the band. how he joined God Forbid, what […]

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 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 22 – Corey Pierce (ex-God Forbid)

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 […]