#067 - The Art of Madness (Mark Hunter, Lead Singer of Chimaira) - a podcast by Danny Whittaker

Musician and photographer Mark Hunter joins us to discuss his journey from a heavy metal fan to a heavy metal icon as lead singer of the heavy metal band Chimaira, his experience with a specific form of bipolar know as "hypomania", the relationship between art and mental illness, the power of music to both represent and relieve emotional distress, the evolution of Mark's artistic expression from music to photography, and whether of not creativity inspired by personal darkness is worth the price of admission.

Marks latest project, in collaboration with award winning director Nick Cavalier, is a documentary film entitled “Down Again” in which Mark shares his personal story about utilizing art to combat mental illness.

Check it out at http://downagainfilm.com


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*** MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS ***

"Chimaira" by Chimaira https://amzn.to/2z1TYqi

"The Impossibility of Reason" by Chimaira https://amzn.to/2OPxByP

"Reign in Blood" by Slayer https://amzn.to/2OMEv8a

"Mechanical Animals" by Marilyn Manson https://amzn.to/2OReogo


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*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

Podcast Image: Matt Davis https://flic.kr/p/9huqH2


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