Podcasts by The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle
Bad Wolves and ex-God Forbid guitar player Doc Coyle talks to professionals in the music world and other creative industries about the challenges and transitions of leaving monumental ventures. This podcast is for those passionate and driven 20-30 somethings at a crossroads trying to figure out "what's next?"
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The Ex-Man Returns! Doc Answers Your Questions from 2023-09-19T12:58:32
After 5 months of touring with Ice Nine Kills opening for Metallica, and an almost 2-moth hiatus from the pod, Doc is back answering your questions and explaining what the hell has been going on wi...
ListenMarty Friedman (ex-Megadeth, ex-Cacophony) from 2023-07-26T11:48:03
Doc welcomes former Megadeth guitarist, Marty Friedman, to the show. This episode features the song "Misery Loves You" by Beneath The Hollow, "Bad Friend" by Bad Wolves, and "Makenaide" by Marty Fr...
ListenM. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold) from 2023-07-11T10:23
Doc welcomes Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist, M. Shadows, to the show and they talk about what the band has been up to for the last 7 years, the reaction to the lead single "Nobody", the raw and vu...
ListenBen Weinman (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicidal Tendencies, Giraffe Tonge Orchestra) from 2023-06-02T13:10
Doc welcomes former The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist/founder and current Suicidal Tendencies guitarist, Ben Weinman, back to the show to talk about Ben's new Soundfly educational course on the b...
ListenChris Garza (Suicide Silence) from 2023-05-15T07:00
Doc welcomes Suicide Silence guitarist, Chris Garza, to the show, and they talk about how therapy changed his life, how the band has evolved together with vocalist, Eddie Hermida, how and why he go...
ListenEyal Levi (Daath, Riffhard and URM Podcasts) from 2023-05-01T09:29
Doc welcomes Daath guitarist and founder, Eyal Levi, back to the show to discuss why he decided to reform Daath, how virtuosity in metal has progressed in recent years, his approach to doing the ba...
ListenJake Luhrs (August Burns Red) from 2023-03-23T09:31
Doc welcomes August Burns Red vocalist, Jake Luhrs, to the show and they talk about how well their current headline tour is going, the secret to the band's longevity, what it was like coming up in ...
ListenStormi Maya (Cinnamon Babe) from 2023-03-15T09:24
Doc welcomes Cinnamon Babe frontwoman, Stormi Maya, to the show and they talk about how she got into heavy music growing up in a mostly black and brown Bronx, NY, what inspired her to write and rel...
ListenJeff Kendrick (ex-Devildriver) from 2023-03-09T11:44:24
Doc welcomes former Devildriver guitarist, Jeff Kendrick to the show and they talk about how the two met, how being in a local band with John Boecklin led to joining Devildriver, hitting the ground...
ListenAlex Lopez (P.O.D., ex-Suicide Silence, Heaven's Blade) from 2023-02-28T10:16:39
Doc welcomes former Suicide Silence drummer, Alex Lopez, to the show and they talk about him joining P.O.D. recently as a live drummer, what his life has been like after leaving Suicide Silence, ho...
ListenAnders Fridén (In Flames, ex-Dark Tranquillity) from 2023-02-16T13:15
Doc welcomes In Flames vocalist, Anders Fridén, to the show and they talk about their new album being considered a "comeback album", how they confront their creative process when constantly being c...
ListenBenji Webbe (Skindred, Dub War) from 2023-02-08T18:14:41
Doc welcomes Skindred vocalist, Benji Webbe, to the show and they talk about the two months they spent in Europe together opening for Volbeat, what inspired Benji to become a singer, how coming up ...
ListenRob Arnold (Chimaira), Siobhán Cronin (Starset, 2020'd Podcast, Lost Symphony) from 2023-02-01T16:10
Doc welcomes Chimaira guitarist, Rob Arnold, back to the show for the second time and they talk about Rob's brand new solo album, Chimaira's reunion shows, and his career as a content creator on Yo...
ListenDoc Answers Ex-Man Listener Questions from 2023-01-17T13:55:49
Doc answers questions from show listeners submitted from social media. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleListen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com Learn more about ...
ListenNick Hipa (MIRE, ex-As I Lay Dying, Evelynn, God Forbid) from 2023-01-03T17:32:48
Doc welcomes former As I Lay Dying guitarist, Nick Hipa, to the show, and they talk about how Nick got his start in Texas with band Evelynn, how that led him to join As I Lay Dying, how the band fo...
ListenJonny Santos (Silent Civilian, ex-Spineshank) from 2022-12-06T16:08
Doc welcomes vocalist and guitarist, Jonny Santos, from Spineshank and Silent Civilian to discuss his life and career in music. This episode features the songs "Separation" by Royalty Kult and "My ...
ListenJason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam, ex-Stigmata) from 2022-11-30T17:16:22
Doc welcomes Shadows Fall and Overkill drummer, Jason Bittner, to the show, and they talk about how the two met, Jason's background learning to play, starting out in the Upstate New York hardcore s...
ListenWill Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, END, Record Producer) from 2022-11-16T12:04
Doc welcomes producer, songwriter, and guitarist, Will Putney, to the show, and the two talk about the current state of heavy music production, the state of the scene, how veteran producer, Machine...
ListenEdsel Dope (Dope) from 2022-11-02T14:18
Doc welcomes Dope frontman and guitarist, Edsel Dope, and they talk about the ups and downs of Dope's career, how Edsel has dealt with the challenges of being an independent artist and business own...
ListenFalling In Reverse Laptop Controversy Discussion with Ryan J. Downey, Eric German, and Mike Mowery from 2022-10-25T11:25
Doc welcomes Ryan J. Downey (Stream N Destroy Newsletter, Speak N Destroy Podcast), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager) to the show to talk about the feud between R...
ListenDevin Townsend (ex-Strapping Young Lad) from 2022-10-12T10:25:10
Doc welcomes Devin Townsend to the show and they talk about Devin's creative process, how his skills as an engineer and producer factor into his writing process, how having children have humbled hi...
ListenSiobhan Cronin (Starset), Benny Goodman, and Cory Paza of Lost Symphony and 2020'd Podcast from 2022-09-22T13:57
Doc welcomes Siobhan Cronin (Starset), Benny Goodman, and Cory Paza of the band Lost Symphony and the 2020'd Podcast to the show and they talk about how the Lost Symphony band came together, how Ol...
ListenThe Social Media Symposium with Ryan J. Downey, Eric German, and Mike Mowery from 2022-08-02T11:01:32
Doc welcomes Ryan J. Downey (Speak N' Destroy Podcast, Stream N' Destroy Newsletter, Demon Hunter Manager), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager - Ice 9 Kills, Solenc...
ListenMax Karon (Bad Wolves, Once Human) from 2022-07-20T10:31:09
Doc welcomes Bad Wolves guitarist, Max Karon, to the show and they talk about how Max got into playing guitar and home recording, how that led him to eventually becoming a guitar tech for Coal Cham...
ListenMax Cavalera (Soulfly, ex-Sepultura, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer Be Killed) from 2022-07-06T11:01
Doc welcomes Soulfly frontman and guitarist, Max Cavalera, to the show and they talk about how well the Cavalera Beneath/Arise Tour has been going, how the old-school Sepultura sound influenced the...
ListenJason Richardson (All That Remains, ex-Chelsea Grin, ex-Born of Osiris, ex-All Shall Perish) from 2022-06-29T12:44
Doc welcomes guitar virtuoso, Jason Richardson, to the show and they talk about Jason getting his start in Virginia with his 1st band, starting to learn music through piano and drums before he pick...
ListenDave Witte (Municipal Waste, ex-Burnt By The Sun, ex-Melt Banana, ex-Discordance Axis, ex-Human Remains) from 2022-06-15T10:41:12
Doc welcomes Municipal Waste drummer, Dave Witte, to the show and they talk about Dave's early days in New Jersey with experimental death/grind band, Human Remains, what drove him to push his playi...
ListenStephen Brodsky (Cave In, Mutoid Man, Quicksand, Old Man Gloom, ex-Converge) from 2022-06-02T12:55
Doc welcomes Cave In and Mutoid Man vocalist and guitarist, Stephen Brodsky, to the show and they talk about Cave In's early days and discovering his role as a vocalist, the impact of Until Your He...
ListenRobert Trujillo (Metallica, Infectious Grooves, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) from 2022-05-11T12:41
Doc welcomes Metallica bass player, Robert Trujillo, to the show and they talk about Rob's early influences in R&B and Funk growing up in LA, how guitarist Rocky Goerge helped get him to join Suici...
ListenDylan "Funny Man" Alvarez (Hollywood Undead) from 2022-04-28T12:24
Doc welcomes Dylan "Funny Man" Alvarez, vocalist from Hollywood Undead to the show, and they talk about Hollywood Undead's recent tour with Bad Wolves and Papa Roach, growing up in LA and discoveri...
ListenBurton C. Bell (Ascension Of The Watchers, ex-Fear Factory, ex-G//Z/R) from 2022-04-20T09:24
Doc welcomes former Fear Factory vocalist, Burton C. Bell, to the show and they talk about how he has felt since leaving Fear Factory, making a new Ascension Of The Watchers album, what influenced ...
ListenJohn LaMacchia (LaMacchia, Candiria, Spylacopa) from 2022-04-13T12:17
Doc welcomes guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, John LaMacchia, to the show, and they talk about John's venture to become a solo artist during the pandemic, how the two met through the NY/NJ hard...
ListenDoc Gives a Tour Update and Talks About the War in Ukraine from 2022-03-08T14:27
Doc gives a tour update and talks about the war in Ukraine. This episode features the song "B.Y.O.B." by System of a Down.Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support this episode's...
ListenTerry "Beez" Bezer (That's Not Metal Podcast, Media Personality, Journalist) from 2022-02-23T14:11
Doc welcomes music journalist and media personality, Terry "Beez" Bezer, to the show, and they talk about Beez getting his start in the UK media writing for Kerrang, Metal Hammer, and Rock Sound, h...
ListenAhrue Luster (Lions At The Gate, ex-Ill Nino, ex-Machine Head) from 2022-02-09T12:30:28
Doc welcomes Lions At The Gate guitarist, Ahrue Luster, to the show, and they. talk about how he moved around a lot growing up, moving to the Bay Area with thrash band, The Horde Of Torment, how he...
ListenMisha Mansoor (Periphery, Bulb, Haunted Shores) from 2022-02-03T10:30:55
Doc welcomes Periphery guitarist, Misha Mansoor, to the show, and they talk about how Misha manages his busy schedule, what the band dynamics are like within Periphery in terms of splitting revenue...
ListenWillie Gee (Guitar Tech for King Diamond, ex-Tech for Megadeth) from 2022-01-26T11:06:39
Doc welcomes, Willie Gee, professional guitar tech for bands like Kind Diamond and formerly Megadeth, to the show, and they talk about how Willie discovered rock and metal growing up as a black kid...
ListenJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment) from 2022-01-13T11:52
Doc welcomes Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist, John Petrucci, to the show and they talk about the key to Dream Theater's creative consistency throughout their career, their per...
ListenJeremy Spencer (Psycho Synner, ex-Five Finger Death Punch) from 2022-01-06T14:31
Doc welcomes former Five Five Death Punch drummer and current Psycho Synner frontman, Jeremy Spencer, to the show, and they talk about Doc and Jeremy's time touring together with Five Finger Death ...
ListenJohn Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax) from 2021-12-29T11:24:07
Doc welcomes Armored Saint vocalist, John Bush, to the show, and they talk about Armored Saint's new album, Symbol of Salvation Live, what the early days were like for the band, why they struggled ...
ListenEyal Levi (Daath, URM Academy) and John Browne (Monuments) of The Riffhard Podcast from 2021-12-15T18:07:05
Doc welcomes Eyal Levi (Daath, URM Academy) and John Browne (Monuments) for a podswap with The Riffhard Podcast, and they talk about dealing with adversity and humility, figuring out when is the be...
ListenDaniel "DL' Laskiewicz (Bad Wolves, LGND, ex-The Acacia Strain) from 2021-12-08T14:44
Doc welcomes new Bad Wolves vocals Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz back to the show for the 2nd time to talk about how he's spent the last few years focusing on his career as a producer and songwriter, lear...
ListenAdam Warren (Oceano) from 2021-12-01T12:27
Doc welcomes Oceano vocalist, Adam Warren, to the show and they talk about how he discovered and worked on his ability to do extreme vocals, being really influenced by the metalcore scene of the mi...
ListenThe Streaming Vs. Sales Symposium w/ Mike Mowery, Eric German, and Ryan J. Downey from 2021-11-24T12:37
Doc welcomes artist manager Mike Mowery (Ice Nine Kills), entertainment lawyer Eric German (Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria), and jack-of-all-trades Ryan J. Downey (artist manager, Speak N’ Destroy P...
ListenDan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills, ex-As Blood Runs Black, ex-Fallen Figure) from 2021-11-17T12:23:05
Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills lead guitarist, Dan Sugarman, to the show and they talk about Dan's successful work as a content creator, how he learned such a high level of guitar playing, putting his...
ListenDoc rants about the new Bad Wolves album sales, Travis Scott's Astroworld Fest tragedy, and Marilyn Manson maybe going Christian from 2021-11-10T13:02:59
Doc goes solo on this episode talking about why he took last week off, being super busy with the Bad Wolves album release, rehearsing like mad for an upcoming gig with The Wedding Band, understandi...
ListenVicky Psarakis (The Agonist, Sicksense) from 2021-10-27T12:37
Doc welcomes The Agonist vocalist, Vicky Psarakis, to the show and they talk about Vicky getting stereotypical questions from the press for being a woman in metal, dealing with elitism in the scene...
ListenAlicia Taylor (Cherry Bombs) from 2021-10-21T12:58
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...
ListenDavid Yarovesky (Film Director - Brightburn, Nightbooks) from 2021-10-13T13:15
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 ...
ListenMark Tremonti (Tremonti, Alter Bridge, Creed) from 2021-10-06T13:42:58
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'...
ListenGary Holt (Exodus, ex-Slayer) from 2021-09-29T13:16:37
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 colle...
ListenNate Garrett (Spirit Adrift, ex-Gatecreeper) from 2021-09-22T14:08:01
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...
ListenMarc Rizzo (Hail The Horns, Revenge Beast, ex-Soulfly, ex-Ill Nino) from 2021-09-15T12:00:44
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 Soul...
ListenSahaj Ticotin (Ra, Meytal) from 2021-09-09T11:51:29
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 li...
ListenChad Johnson (co-founder of Furnace Fest, ex-Tooth&Nail Records A&R) from 2021-08-25T08:47:27
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 ...
ListenZeuss (Producer of Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Rob Zombie, God Forbid) from 2021-08-18T13:33
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...
ListenTony Campos (Static-X, Fear Factory, Asesino, ex-Soulfly, ex-Prong, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed) from 2021-08-11T10:11
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 st...
ListenDavid Sanchez (Havok, Riffs or Die Podcast) from 2021-07-27T18:31
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 D...
ListenOlly Steele (ex-Monuments) from 2021-07-20T12:05
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 a...
ListenDee Snider (Twisted Sister) from 2021-07-14T10:15
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 e...
ListenMatt Wicklund (ex-God Forbid, ex-Himsa, Ghost Ship Octavius, Apollæn) from 2021-07-07T12:08
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 pl...
ListenJustin Arcangel (Manager of Trivium, Amon Amarth, Behemoth) from 2021-06-29T10:11
Doc welcomes artist manager, Justin Arcangel, to the show and they talk about Doc's experience with Bad Wolves taking off, the current state of the heavy music scene, Justin getting into the busine...
ListenK.K. Downing (KK's Priest, ex-Judas Priest) from 2021-06-15T11:51
Doc welcomes former Judas Priest guitarist, K.K. Downing, to the show and they talk about K.K. being inspired by American blues artists as a young man in Birmingham, UK, how Jimi Hendrex laid the f...
ListenDoc Answers Ex-Man Listener Questions - Will There be a God Forbid Reunion? The Future of Bad Wolves? from 2021-06-10T11:53
Doc spends this answering questions from fans, friends, and listeners of the show. He talks band life, his favorite movies, gives advice for up-and-coming bands, and more. Follow Doc on Instagram a...
ListenStikman aka James Ismean (Fury of Five, Boxcutter, ex-Locked Up In Life) from 2021-05-25T08:38
Doc welcomes Fury of Five frontman, Stikman aka James Ismean, to the show and they talk about how Fury of Five befriended the God Forbid guys in the early days in the NJ hardcore scene, how James' ...
ListenWes Hauch (Alluvial, ex-The Faceless, ex-Thy Art Is Murder, ex-Black Crown Initiate) from 2021-05-19T11:01
Doc welcomes Alluvial guitarist and backing vocalist, Wes Hauch, to the show and they talk about Wes growing up in the mountains of conservative Southern California, discovering heavy underground s...
ListenDino Cazares (Fear Factory, Divine Heresy, Asesino, ex-Brujeria) from 2021-05-12T11:47
Doc welcomes Fear Factory guitarist, Dino Cazares, to the show and they talk about the issues they've had with each other over the last few years, the secret to Dino's guitar tone and his stolen mo...
ListenAlessandro "Vman" Venturella (Slipknot, ex-Krokodil, ex-Cry For Silence) from 2021-04-27T09:44
Doc welcomes Slipknot bassist, Alessandro Venturella aka Vman, to the show and they talk about Vman coming up in the UK scene with metalcore band Cry For Silence as a lead guitarist, how he ended u...
ListenThe Art of Processing Grief from 2021-04-21T08:41
"The Art of Processing Grief" is a monologue by Ex-Man host, Doc Coyle, about losing his father recently, and how it relates to also losing his mother a year earlier the George Floyd verdict, feeli...
ListenAsh Avildsen (Sumerian Records and Films, ex-Reflux) from 2021-04-07T12:53
Doc welcomes Founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Films, Ash Avildsen, to the show and they talk about Ash's time as vocalist for metalcore band, Reflux, how he got into booking shows and eventu...
ListenJon Donais (Anthrax, Shadows Fall, Living Wreckage) from 2021-03-24T12:12
Doc welcomes Anthrax and Shadows Fall lead guitarist, Jon Donais, to the show and they talk about Jon's start with metalcore band, Aftershock, in Western Massachusetts, what it was like being a met...
ListenMyles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash, ex-Mayfield Four, ex-Citizen Swing) from 2021-03-16T19:35
Doc welcomes Alter Bridge/Slash vocalist and guitarist, Myles Kennedy, to the show, and they talk about Myles' guitar shredder days in music college, how playing with jazz-fusion band, Cosmic Dust ...
ListenTim Williams (Vision of Disorder, bloodsimple) from 2021-03-09T12:59
Doc welcomes Vision of Disorder vocalist, Tim Williams, to the show and they talk about VOD's early days as metal fans who stumbled into the hardcore scene, how classic rock music influenced his vo...
ListenUSA's Capitalist Economic System Vs. Sports Leagues Socialist Systems with Nelson Blake (Marvel, DC, Locked in a Vacancy) from 2021-03-02T13:05
Doc welcomes comic artist and guitarist, Nelson Blake II, to the show for the third time. They discuss the differences between the American free market-based capitalist economic system that limits ...
ListenScott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive, World Be Free, ex-Despair, ex-Slugfest) from 2021-02-23T12:57
Doc welcomes Terror vocalist, Scott Vogel, to the show and they talk about how the two met in the late 90s hardcore scene, what tied the bands together despite differences in sound, what drew Scott...
ListenCarla Harvey (Butcher Babies) from 2021-02-16T12:46
Doc welcomes Butcher Babies vocalist, Carla Harvey, to the show and they talk about connecting on both being bi-racial in the metal scene, what her early time in LA was like as an actor and model w...
ListenRyan Martinie (Mudvayne, Soften The Glare) from 2021-02-09T11:27
In this landmark 150th episode of The Ex-Man Podcast, Doc welcomes for his first time ever on a podcast, Mudvayne bassist, Ryan Martinie to the show. They talk about how growing up in the rural mid...
ListenJessica Pimentel (Orange Is The New Black, Brujeria, Alekhine's Gun) from 2021-01-26T14:23
Doc welcomes musician and actress, Jessica Pimentel, to the show, and they talk about the period when Doc and she met, both as struggling artists bartending to pay bills in New York, her training a...
ListenSong Retrospective Pt. 2 with Dallas Coyle (God Forbid), Sterling R. Jackson (Vagus Nerve) and John Boecklin (Bad Wolves) from 2021-01-19T11:03
Doc welcomes God Forbid guitarist and vocalist, Dallas Coyle, Vagus Nerve vocalist, Sterling. R Jackson, and Bad Wolves drummer, John Boecklin, to the show. In part 2 of a 2 part series, they go in...
ListenGod Forbid Song Retrospective with Byron Davis, Corey Pierce, and Dallas Coyle from 2021-01-12T10:29
Doc welcomes God Forbid bandmates, Byron Davis, Corey Pierce, and making his first appearance on the Ex-Man, Doc's brother, Dallas Coyle, to the show. They go into detail about the writing and reco...
ListenRob Caggiano (Volbeat, ex-Anthrax, ex-The Damned Things, ex-Boiler Room) from 2021-01-05T12:47
Doc welcomes Volbeat guitarist, Rob Caggiano, to the show and they talk about how Rob got his start in New York with nu metal band, Boiler Room, why the band breaking up made him focus on producing...
ListenAndrew Tkaczyk (The Ghost Inside, ex-For The Fallen Dreams) from 2020-12-29T10:03
Doc welcomes The Ghost Inside drummer, Andrew Tkaczyk, to the show and they talk about his disillusion with the hardcore scene, getting his start with metalcore band, For The Fallen Dreams, why he ...
ListenDug Pinnick (King's X, KXM) from 2020-12-16T14:27
Doc welcomes King's X vocalist and bassist, Dug Pinnick, to the show and they talk about Dug's Christian upbringing, how he discovered music and had a natural talent for singing, using music to dea...
ListenJerry Horton (Papa Roach) from 2020-12-08T13:05
Doc welcomes Papa Roach guitarist, Jerry Horton, to the show and they talk about adjusting the band's writing and recording schedule due to the pandemic, how they were mislabeled as a "nu metal" ba...
ListenMark Holcomb (Periphery, Haunted Shores) from 2020-12-01T10:20
Doc welcomes Periphery guitarist, Mark Holcomb, to the show and they talk about his early days with Haunted Shores in the DC area, how he ended up joining Periphery, what it was like fitting in wit...
ListenKim Kelly (Writer and Journalist at Teen Vogue, The Baffler, ex-Vice) from 2020-11-24T16:53
Doc welcomes writer, journalist, and labor advocate, Kim Kelly, to the show and they talk about her entry point in the music industry starting her own PR company, why she connects to underground bl...
ListenJon Zazula (Megaforce Records) from 2020-11-17T10:43
Doc welcomes founder of Megaforce Records, Jon Zazula, to the show, and they talk about his time before Megaforce, being sent to prison for crimes committed when he worked in finance, how he got on...
ListenAngela Gossow (ex-Arch Enemy) from 2020-11-10T14:07
Doc welcomes ex-Arch Enemy singer, Angela Gossow, to the show and they talk about how she got into death metal and inspired to become an extreme vocalist, what the process of being introduced as th...
ListenElection Special 2020 with Phil Labonte (All That Remains) from 2020-11-03T11:42
Doc welcomes All That Remains vocalist, Phil Labonte, to the show for the 4th time and they discuss the 2020 Presidential Election and a multitude of subjects pertaining to politics and social issu...
ListenJose Mangin (SiriusXM Radio Host, Affliction) from 2020-10-27T12:22
Doc welcomes SiriusXM satellite radio programmer and host, Jose Mangin, to the show and they talk about how he got started in college radio while going to school to become a pharmacist, his first g...
ListenDave Lombardo (Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, The Misfits, Dead Cross, ex-Slayer) from 2020-10-20T10:24
Doc welcomes legendary drummer, Dave Lombardo, to the show and they talk about how busy Dave has been during the pandemic working with Mr. Bungle and other projects, how figures like Mike Patton an...
ListenKevin Coyle aka Dad Forbid (My Father) from 2020-10-06T11:41
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...
ListenPhil Demmel (Vio-Lence, ex-Machine Head, BPMD) from 2020-09-29T18:10
Doc welcomes Vio-Lence guitarist, Phil Demmel, to the show and they talk about how Phil has been dealing with life during the pandemic, how his decision to leave Machine Head has affected his life ...
ListenJesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace, The Weapon, ex-Seemless) from 2020-09-22T19:51
Doc welcomes Killswitch Engage vocalist, Jesse Leach, to the show and they talk about Jesse coming up in the Rhode Island punk and grind scene with his first bands Corrin and Nothing Stays Gold, ho...
ListenMichael "Padge" Paget (Bullet For My Valentine) from 2020-09-15T11:17
Doc welcomes Bullet For My Valentine lead guitarist, Michael "Padge" Paget, to the show to talk about how BFMV has maintained so much consistency over the years, his philosophy of personal humility...
ListenStevic MacKay (Twelve Foot Ninja) from 2020-09-08T11:54
Doc welcomes Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist, Stevic MacKay, to the show and they talk about Twelve Foot Ninja's career, his personal struggle with the pitfalls of trying to break the band internationa...
ListenTom Maxwell (HELLYEAH, ex-Nothingface, Knives Out) from 2020-09-01T11:32
Doc welcomes HELLYEAH guitarist, Tom Maxwell, to the show and they talk about all the political and social unrest in the world at the moment, how his old band, Nothingface, came up in Baltimore and...
ListenRich Ward (Fozzy, Stuck Mojo) from 2020-08-25T13:21
Doc welcomes Fozzy and Stuck Mojo guitarist, Rich "The Duke" Ward, to the show and they talk about guitar gear and the secret to Rich's signature tone, his early diverse musical influences, how he ...
ListenRo Kohli (War Machine Marketing, ex-Century Media, ex-Roadrunner Records) from 2020-08-18T10:27
Doc welcomes founder and owner of War Machine Marketing, Ro Kohli, to the show and they talk about how Ro got into the metal scene in Central New Jersey as a teenager, how he went from releasing a ...
ListenDale "Rage" Resteghini (Film Director and Writer of CRACKA and Music Video Director) from 2020-08-11T10:16
Doc welcomes, Dale "Rage" Resteghini, to the show, music video director and the writer and director of the forthcoming, controversial television show, CRACKA. They talk about Dale's early brushes w...
ListenEric German (Entertainment Lawyer - Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria) from 2020-08-04T11:41
Doc welcomes Bad Wolves lawyer, Eric German, back to the show and they talk about how the economic shutdown surrounding COVID-19 has altered and hurt the music industry, how artists can possibly ta...
ListenJohn "Beeker" Outcalt (ex-God Forbid) from 2020-07-28T15:07
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 main...
ListenPeter Dolving (ex-The Haunted, ex-Mary Beats Jane) from 2020-07-21T14:20
Doc welcomes ex-The Haunted vocalist, Peter Dolving, to the show and they talk about the difficulties that led to Peter leaving The Haunted and eventually the music business altogether, why he grew...
ListenCarl Severson (Nora, Good Fight Entertainment, ex-Ferret Records) from 2020-07-07T21:32
Doc welcomes Nora vocalist, owner and head of Good Fight Entertainment, Carl Severson, to the show and they talk about how Carl first discovered the hardcore scene, befriending NJHC band, Endeavor,...
ListenJohn Campbell (Lamb of God) from 2020-06-30T09:26
Doc welcomes Lamb of God bassist, John Campbell, to the show and they go deep on the recent protest movement and civil unrest in response to the killing of George Floyd, and talk about Lamb of God'...
ListenJason Suecof (Producer, Charred Walls of the Damed, Capharnaum, Crotchduster) from 2020-06-24T12:04
Doc welcomes metal producer, Jason Suecof, to the show and they talk about Jason discovering extreme music and guitar at a very young age, forming technical death metal band Capharnum with his brot...
ListenEddie Hermida (Suicide Silence, ex-All Shall Perish) from 2020-06-15T11:40
Doc welcomes Suicide Silence vocalist, Eddie Hermida, to the show and they talk about how the time away working on the new has allowed him to grow, the motivation behind the sound of the Self-Title...
ListenBrock Lindow (36 Crazyfists) from 2020-06-08T21:43
Doc welcomes 36 Crazyfists vocalist, Brock Lindow, to the show and they talk about 36 Crazyfists starting in Alaska in the mid-90s, moving to Portland, OR and eventually securing a record deal with...
ListenMax Illidge (40 Below Summer, ex-Black Market Hero) from 2020-06-03T13:29
Doc welcomes 40 Below Summer vocalist, Max Illidge, to the show and they discuss how the band got their break in New Jersey by getting radio play on WSOU, what influenced the diversity of their sou...
ListenPaolo Gregoletto (Trivium) from 2020-05-19T15:38
Doc welcomes Trivium bassist and backing vocalist, Paolo Gregoletto, to the show and they talk about how the band went about releasing their new album during the pandemic, shared their thoughts on ...
ListenCristian Machado (Ex-Ill Niño) from 2020-05-11T13:20
Doc welcomes ex-Ill Niño vocalist, Cristian Machado, to the show to talk about his difficulty leaving the band, how tough it is to replace lead singers in bands, what it was like coming up in the l...
ListenDrunkcast with Buz McGrath (Unearth) from 2020-05-06T13:37
Doc gets hammered drunk with Unearth shredder, Buz Mcgrath, and they blather on about creative struggles, Buz's newfound freedom of being a bachelor, yacht rock, getting blown out by younger, heavi...
ListenErnie C (Body Count) from 2020-04-27T11:44
Doc welcomes lead guitarist, Ernie C, from the band Body Count to the show and they talk about Ernie growing up in South Central Los Angeles, being inspired by R&B, funk, and Peter Frampton to star...
ListenDirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Bent Sea, ex-Soilwork, ex-Scarve) from 2020-04-07T11:14
Doc welcomes Megadeth drummer, Dirk Verbeuren, to the show and they discuss how they are both dealing with COVID-19 social distancing, his roots in death metal and grindcore, how moving to Paris tu...
ListenCoping with Social Isolation during COVID-19 w/ Rachel Dash-Doughtery (Social Worker/Therapist) from 2020-04-01T15:28
Doc welcomes Social Worker and Therapist, Rachel Dash-Dougherty, to the show to discuss how people can cope with their mental and emotional health during the difficult experience we are all having ...
ListenDiscussing the Greatest Action Movies Ever w/ Mark Hunter (Chimaira) from 2020-03-23T17:01
Doc welcomes Chimaira vocalist, Mark Hunter, back to the show for the 2nd time to discuss how they've been handling the quarantine and social distancing, and also talk about their favorite action f...
ListenCharlie Engen (Five Finger Death Punch, Scale The Summit) from 2020-03-16T12:01
Doc welcomes Five Finger Death Punch drummer, Charlie Engen, to the show and they talk about how Charlie built a big following on Instagram, going back to college to get a Master's in music and why...
ListenSteve Lagudi (Sound Engineer - Machine Head, God Forbid, Testament, Napalm Death) from 2020-03-03T12:09
Doc welcomes Front of House Sound Engineer, Steve Lagudi, to the show and they talk about Steve's break in the industry working for Metallica's fanclub, learning on his own how to do sound by doing...
ListenShaun Glass (Repentance, Ex-Soil, Ex-Dirge Within, Ex-Broken Hope) from 2020-01-21T14:51
Doc welcomes guitarist and bassist, Shaun Glass, to the show and they talk about Shaun's background working behind the scenes for Pavement records, his time playing bass for Broken Hope, why he got...
ListenJohn Boecklin (Bad Wolves, ex-Devildriver) from 2019-12-31T13:25
Doc welcomes Bad Wolves drummer, John Boecklin, for his second appearance on the show to talk about how John feels about the success of Bad Wolves 3 years removed from his last time on the pod, dea...
ListenMark Lewis (Producer) from 2019-12-09T01:27
Doc welcomes music producer, Mark Lewis, to the show and they talk about what he thinks the role of a producer is, growing up as a metalhead and guitarist in Maryland, going to recording school at ...
ListenDerrick Blackman (Some Black Guy from YouTube) from 2019-11-25T12:54
Doc welcomes YouTube star, Derrick Blackman, to the show and they go deep talking about everything from how Derrick got into being a YouTuber, his background as a musician and getting into metal, t...
ListenSteev Esquivel (Skinlab, Re:Ignition, Dedvolt) from 2019-11-13T13:33
Doc welcomes Skinlab vocalist and bassist, Steev Esquivel, to the show and they talk about meeting each other in the late 90s, his early days with thrash metal band, Defiance, the downturn in thras...
ListenDave Peters (Throwdown) from 2019-11-06T13:52
Doc welcomes Throwdown founder and vocalist, Dave Peters, to the show and they talk about Dave's approach to social media and interest in politics, how Throwdown started with him as a guitarist and...
ListenJason Costa (All The Remains, ex-Diecast) from 2019-10-29T11:36
Doc welcomes All That Remains drummer, Jason Costa, to the show to talk about their collective belief in aliens, his early days coming up in the Boston hardcore scene as a metalhead, how he develop...
ListenJamey Jasta (Hatebreed) from 2019-10-15T11:25
On this very special 100th episode of The Ex-Man podcast, Doc welcomes Hatebreed vocalist and Jasta Show podcast host Jamey Jasta and they talk about Hatebreed's place in the NWOAHM, the state of r...
ListenPhil Labonte (All That Remains, ex-Shadows Fall) from 2019-10-07T12:04
Doc welcomes All That Remains vocalist, Phil Labonte, on the show for the third time to discuss his entry into the metal scene as a guitarist and then a vocalist for death metal band Perpetual Doom...
ListenWhat Makes Tool Special? With Crash Thompson (The Rock Critic) from 2019-10-01T13:08
Doc welcomes YouTube music Crash Thompson aka The Rock Critic to the show to discuss the modern state of music criticism, the new Tool album Fear Inoculum, and how Tool engages outside of the norms...
ListenJoshua Travis (Emmure, Glass Cloud, ex-Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza) from 2019-09-24T11:26
Doc welcomes Emmure guitarist, Joshua Travis, to the show and they talk about his time with The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, how he developed his sound, the genesis of "the yuck", his early gu...
ListenMyke Terry (Volumes, ex-Bury Your Dead, ex-Cassius) from 2019-09-19T13:36
Doc welcomes Volumes vocalist Myke Terry to the show to talk about coming up in the Richmond, VA metalcore scene with his first band Cassius, how he joined Bury Your Dead, developing his vocal styl...
ListenRob Arnold (Chimaira, The Elite) from 2019-09-09T11:48
Doc welcomes Chimaira lead guitarist, Rob Arnold, to the show to talk about Rob's disappearance from the public eye after quitting Chimaira, the early days of Chimaira, evolving from nu-metal to th...
ListenJustin Whang (YouTuber, Jynx, ex-PUi) from 2019-08-20T11:34
Doc welcomes YouTuber and Jynx guitarist, Justin Whang, to the show to talk about how Doc and Justin met when he was in his former band, PUi, how he began creating content for YouTube, the modern s...
ListenJohn Dyer Baizley (Baroness) from 2019-08-01T11:44
Doc welcomes Baroness frontman/guitarist and visual artist, John Dyer Baizley, to the show to talk about Baroness' creative process, his philosophy as an artist, feelings on fame, what inspired him...
ListenFinn McKenty (The Punk Rock MBA) from 2019-07-16T12:08
Doc welcomes host of The Punk Rock MBA YouTube show, Finn McKenty, and they talk about his history as a blogger writing under the satirical alias, Sgt. D, how he fell in love with marketing and bus...
ListenChris Cain (Bad Wolves, ex-Bury Your Dead) from 2019-07-08T07:00
Doc welcomes fellow Bad Wolves guitarist, Chris Cain, to the show and they talk about how Chris got into guitar, growing up in Iowa, falling into the hardcore/metalcore scene and almost immediately...
ListenJerry Clubb (Manager of Suicide Silence) from 2019-06-19T12:37
Doc welcomes artist manager of the band Suicide Silence, Jerry Clubb, to talk about dabbling in fantasy sports, his time working for Prosthetic Records, discovering Suicide Silence as a young local...
ListenDavid Silveria (BI•AS, ex-Korn) from 2019-06-03T10:59
Doc welcomes ex-Korn and current BI•AS drummer, David Silveria, on the show and they talk about how his new band, BI•AS, got off the ground, his evolution in approaching drum tones, dealing with a ...
ListenDiscussing Lords of Chaos w/ Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex) from 2019-05-23T11:19
Doc welcomes Carnifex vocalist, Scott Ian Lewis, to discuss the new film, Lords of Chaos, based on the book of the same name, about the history, music, and controversial crimes committed by the Nor...
ListenChris Dudley (Underoath) from 2019-05-14T10:54
Doc speaks with Underoath keyboard player, Chris Dudley, about meeting and touring together in 2003, their love for Jimmy Eat World, Underoath's role as a trailblazer bringing keyboards into the ha...
ListenMark Morton (Lamb of God) from 2019-05-03T12:20
Doc welcomes Lamb of God lead guitarist, Mark Morton, to the show and they talk about Mark's unique playing style, what it's been like to develop the live show for his solo band, what inspired him ...
ListenDoc Coyle Q&A feat. Thomas Crawford&Matt Neufeld from 2019-04-24T12:21
In Part 2 of last week's episode where Doc interviewed Ex Man listeners, the roles are reversed and Doc answers questions from Ceraphym guitarist, Thomas Crawford, and criminal defense attorney, Ma...
ListenDoc Interviews the Ex-Man Listeners (Matt Neufeld and Thomas Crawford) from 2019-04-18T11:27
In a very unique episode of the Ex-Man, Doc speaks with two listeners and fans of the podcast. First, Doc converses with Matt Neufeld, a defense attorney from Texas, about why he likes the Ex-Man p...
ListenBen Weinman (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicidal Tendencies) from 2019-03-25T13:11
Doc welcomes former Dillinger Escape Plan founder and guitarist Ben Weinman and they talk about how he got the gig playing with Suicidal Tendencies, what Suicidal meant to him growing up, how the s...
ListenDavid Ellefson (Megadeth, Altitudes&Attitude) from 2019-03-08T14:06
Doc welcomes legendary bassist of Megadeth, David Ellefson, and they talk about Dave quitting heroin, recognizing great feel in other musicians, the differences between Megadeth and Metallica, bein...
ListenDiscussing NBA, Anthony Davis&Free Agency w/ Nelson Blake from 2019-02-21T18:29
On this NBA only podcast, Doc welcomes guest, Nelson Blake II (DC&Marvel Comics), to discuss the controversy surrounding Anthony Davis' trade request, the hypocrisy around differing criticism of ot...
ListenClint Lowery (Sevendust, ex-Dark New Day) from 2019-02-14T14:50
Doc welcomes this week's guest, guitarist and backing vocalist of Sevendust, Clint Lowery. They talk about why he left Sevendust years ago to start Dark New Day with his brother, the musical backgr...
ListenWho Invented Metalcore? w/ Mike Montoya (Winds of Plague, Morgoth Beatz) from 2019-02-06T15:08
Doc welcomes Mike Montoya, guitarist for Winds of Plague, and producer under the name Morgoth Beatz. They discuss the history of metalcore from it's roots in the 1980s crossover scene to the modern...
ListenPaul Conroy (ex-Roadrunner A&R, ex-Lamb of God Manager, ex-Ferret Records/Good Fight Entertainment) from 2019-01-25T13:23
Doc welcomes former artist manager, A&R, and entrepreneur Paul Conroy and they talk about how he got his start in the music business in Philadelphia, getting hired by Roadrunner Records, his challe...
Listen2018 Year In Review - The Mental Health Episode from 2019-01-18T16:00
Doc summarizes the experiences of the previous year of touring, how it has affected him, dealing with depression, and the steps he has taken to get healthy in 2019. Doc also recounts his favorite a...
ListenDiscussing Rolling Stone's Disparaging Article on Mainstream Rock w/ Rob Blasko (Ozzy, ex-Rob Zombie) from 2018-12-28T22:49
Doc welcomes Rob Blasko, bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, owner of Mercenary Artist Management (Black Veil Brides, Black Label Society), and host of the ManageMental and A New Level podcasts, to discuss ...
ListenBarry Stock (Three Days Grace) from 2018-12-18T14:18
Doc speaks with Three Days Grace guitarist, Barry Stock, and they talk about how Barry joined the band, what he thinks the secret to their longevity is, what Three Days Grace's songwriting process ...
ListenMat Madiro (From Ashes To New, ex-Trivium) from 2018-12-03T15:02
Doc welcomes guest, Mat Madiro, drummer of From Ashes To New, and they talk about Mat's start in the music industry working as a drum tech for I See Stars, eventually getting hired to tech for Triv...
ListenBen Umanov (Vince Neilstein from MetalSucks) from 2018-11-19T09:27
Doc welcomes guest, Ben Umanov aka Vince Neilstein, co-founder and content creator for MetalSucks.net. They talk about Doc's early involvement as a writer on MetalSucks, Ben's early years working f...
ListenChristian "CC" Coma (Black Veil Brides, ex-Silent Civilian) from 2018-11-01T20:07
Doc welcomes Black Veil Brides drummer, Christian "CC" Coma, and they talk about his early days playing for Silent Civilian, what went wrong with that band and why he quit, the thought process behi...
ListenMike Mowery (Outerloop Management, Jabberjaw Media, ManageMental Podcast) from 2018-10-15T11:19
Doc welcomes Mike Mowery, podcaster, owner of Outerloop Management and record label, as well as co-owner of Jabberjaw Media, the podcast network that The Ex Man is a part of. They talk about Mike's...
ListenKeith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin, ex-Adelita's Way, Copper) from 2018-09-26T06:53
Doc welcomes Breaking Benjamin guitarist and backing vocalist, Keith Wallen, to the show, and they talk about the idiosyncrasies of their long summer tour, Keith's time playing with Adelita's Way, ...
ListenMike Couls (Vehement Serenade, ex-Sworn Enemy, ex-Agents of Man) from 2018-09-19T06:52
Doc welcomes famed hardcore bass player, Mike Couls as his guest and they talk about Mike booking God Forbid's first ever tour in Detroit, how losing his father at a young age led him to find solac...
ListenDave Davidson (Revocation) from 2018-09-11T21:15
Doc speaks with Revocation vocalist and lead guitarist, Dave Davidson, about the band he played in previously called Cryptic Warning, the early days coming up in Boston DIY metal scene, the intelle...
ListenKyle Konkiel (Bad Wolves, ex-Vimic/Scar The Martyr, ex-In This Moment) from 2018-08-30T17:29
Doc speaks with his bandmate and bassist from Bad Wolves, Kyle Konkiel, about his stint doing his own podcast, Tour Bus Confidential, getting started in the LA metal scene with the band Grimefield,...
ListenJonny Hawkins (Nothing More) from 2018-08-23T18:57
On the latest episode of The Ex Man Podcast, Doc welcomes Jonny Hawkins, vocalist for the eclectic hard rock band, Nothing More. They talk about his methods for maintaining sanity on long tours, ho...
ListenTom Bejgrowicz (ex-A&R for Century Media, Graphic Designer, Unbuilt Magazine) from 2018-08-09T06:54
Doc speaks with Tom Bejgrowicz, also known as Tom B, the guy who originally signed God Forbid to a record deal with Century Media records, about getting started in the music industry with Caroline ...
ListenNelson Blake II (Locked In A Vacancy - Comic Book Artist - Spiderman, Luke Cage, Romulus) from 2018-07-31T05:23
Doc welcomes guest, Nelson Blake II, Guitarist of NYC-based metalcore band Locked In A Vacancy and professional comic book artist. They talk about Locked In A Vacancy's recent reunion, the old New ...
ListenEyal Levi (ex-Daath, URM Academy) from 2018-07-24T22:08
Doc welcomes guitarist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, Eyal Levi, on the show to talk about growing up around classical music with his father being a conductor, how in music college he stu...
ListenMelissa Cross (The Zen of Screaming) from 2018-07-11T19:57
Doc speaks with world renowned singer and vocal coach, Melissa Cross, about coming up with her techniques to teach how to scream properly, her early years studying acting, piano, voice, and perform...
ListenZach Myers (Shinedown) from 2018-07-03T21:12
Doc speaks with Shinedown guitarist, Zach Myers, about filling in on bass with Saliva, how he joined Shinedown, getting his start as a teenage phenom musician, how Shinedown's sound evolved over th...
ListenSteve Joh (A&R for Prosthetic Records, ex-Century Media) from 2018-06-26T08:16
Doc speaks with Prosthetic Records A&R guy, Steve Joh, about getting started in the music industry working at Caroline Distribution, getting hired by Century Media to run Noise Records, eventually ...
ListenSahaj Ticotin (Ra) from 2018-06-15T06:29
Doc speaks with Ra vocalist, guitarist, and producer, Sahaj Ticotin, about how he got his start playing music, his philosophy on producing new rock bands, starting the band Ra and landing a major l...
ListenMike Mulholland (Painless, ex-Emmure, Recon, Thy Art Is Murder) from 2018-06-06T06:54
Doc speaks with guitarist Mike Mulholland about filling in for deathcore titans, Thy Art Is Murder, his time playing in Emmure, rant about guitar playing and gear, his original band Recon and Emmur...
ListenGodless (ex-Podcast Metal, ex-MetalSucks Podcast) from 2018-06-01T18:28
Doc speaks with Godless, the former host of excellent heavy metal themed podcasts, Podcast Metal and MetalSucks, about his background in the music industry as a manager, booker, and promoter, how h...
ListenChris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch, ex-The UTMoST) from 2018-05-24T02:42
Doc speaks with Five Finger Death Punch bassist, Chris Kael, about what attracted him to picking up the bass as a teenager in Lexington, KY, his background as a lead vocalist, moving to Las Vegas a...
ListenSteve Smyth (One Machine, ex-Forbidden, ex-Nevermore, ex-Testament, ex-Vicious Rumors) from 2018-05-16T15:39
Doc talks with prolific guitar player, Steve Smyth, about what makes the bay area such a gold mine for talented metal musicians, how he got his professional start with Vicious Rumors, getting his b...
ListenLive Show w/ Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour, ex-Soulfly, ex-Crisis, ex-Nausea) from 2018-05-08T17:12
Doc does his first-ever live Ex-Man show with Stone Sour drummer, Roy Mayorga, about coming up in New York City with punk band Nausea, jumping around as a hired gun with bands like Shelter and Cris...
ListenJustin Graves (Vexes, ex-A Life Once Lost) from 2018-04-27T06:12
Doc speaks with drummer, Justin Graves, about joining A Life Once Lost and developing their sound on the breakout record, A Great Artist, working with producer Eric Rachel, the organic nature of th...
ListenAnthony Martini (E. Town Concrete, Commission Music) from 2018-04-17T05:24
Doc speaks with E-Town Concrete frontman, Anthony Martini, about being a unique band rising up in the New Jersey hardcore scene, how their music and image reflected urban life, making business mist...
ListenCraig Locicero (Dress The Dead, ex-Forbidden, ex-Manmade God, ex-Death) from 2018-04-10T17:59
Doc speaks with Dress The Dead guitarist, Craig Locicero, about starting Forbidden Evil which became Forbidden in high school with Robb Flynn, what made the bay area thrash scene so special and pro...
ListenTosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders, ex-Reflux) from 2018-04-03T06:29
In this very special 50th episode of The Ex Man podcast, Doc welcomes legendary guitarist, Tosin Abasi, as a guest to discuss Afro-Futurism, the conflict in the metal world between commercialism an...
ListenRyan Downey (ex-Burn It Down, Superhero Mgmt, MTV, Speak&Destroy Podcast) from 2018-03-26T07:04
Doc is joined by this week's guest, Ryan J. Downey, who talks about his time as the vocalist of Indiana hardcore band, Burn It Down, why the band broke up in midst of their ascension, moving to Cal...
ListenMarc Rizzo (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Ill Nino) from 2018-03-19T10:04
Doc speaks with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy lead guitarist, Marc Rizzo, about coming up in the New Jersey extreme metal scene, the story of how El Niño became Ill Niño, the experience of having...
ListenMilitia Vox (Judas Priestess) from 2018-03-12T06:47
Doc speaks with Judas Priestess vocalist and solo artist Militia Vox about how the topic of race has been unavoidable as it relates to her music career, her upbringing in a very unique and progress...
ListenKen Susi (Unearth, Swivel) from 2018-03-06T23:40
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 exper...
ListenAJ Channer (Fire From The Gods, ex-Ashes Within, ex-Sic Seed) from 2018-02-27T09:21
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 he...
ListenGun Debate with Phil Labonte (All That Remains) from 2018-02-23T08:16
Doc has a debate with All That Remains frontman and 2nd Amendment advocate, Phil Labonte, about the recent uproar focused around gun rights following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This ...
ListenLloyd Grant (ex-Metallica, ex-Defcon) from 2018-02-20T19:43
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 h...
ListenSonny Mayo (Ugly Kid Joe, ex-Sevendust, ex-HeD PE, ex-Amen, ex-Snot) from 2018-02-14T01:50
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...
ListenDave Chavarri (Ill Nino, Terror Universal, ex-Pro-Pain, Ex-M.O.D.) from 2018-02-06T19:40
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 R...
ListenPatrick Sheridan (Fit For An Autopsy, ex-Nothing Left To Mourn, ex-Shattered Realm) from 2018-01-31T21:28
Doc speaks with Fit For An Autopsy guitarist, Patrick Sheridan about how losing weight has affected his former "Fat Pat" persona, how he got into the hardcore scene, the violence and crew culture o...
ListenByron Davis (ex-God Forbid) from 2018-01-23T19:26
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 ...
ListenRobb Flynn (Machine Head, ex-Vio-lence, ex-Forbidden) from 2018-01-18T07:04
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-lenc...
ListenEric German (Entertainment Lawyer) from 2018-01-08T08:31
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...
ListenDaniel "DL" Laskiewicz (ex-The Acacia Strain, LGND) from 2017-12-28T22:12
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 h...
ListenJohn Finberg (Booking Agent) from 2017-12-20T22:13
Doc talks about the death of Nevermore and Sanctuary vocalist, Warrel Dane, and gives a reading of his article featured on Metalsucks.net. Doc also speaks with First Row Talent booking agent, John ...
ListenBilly Graziadei (Biohazard, Powerflo, ex-Suicide City) from 2017-12-12T21:50
Doc speaks with guitarist, vocalist, and producer Billy Graziadei about how forming Biohazard helped him stay out of trouble in the streets, the band's unique sound and genesis of blending hardcore...
ListenMeytal Cohen (YouTube Star) from 2017-11-29T21:55
Doc talks with drummer and YouTube star, Meytal Cohen, about growing up and getting into heavy metal in Israel, her unique family life, her time in the Israeli Army, how she found her way to Americ...
ListenPeter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) from 2017-11-20T21:34
Doc talks with ex-Soilwork guitar player Peter Wichers about what made the Swedish metal scene in the 90s so special, how Soilwork's career was built and cultivated an international following, the ...
ListenArt Cruz (Winds of Plague, Prong) from 2017-11-14T20:30
Doc gives his thoughts on the flurry of sexual misconduct scandals currently in the news, and speaks with the drummer of Winds of Plague and Prong, Art Cruz, about how Winds of Plague got their bre...
ListenChris "OJ" Ojeda (Byzantine) from 2017-11-07T20:06
Byzantine guitarist/vocalist, Chris "OJ" Ojeda, joins Doc to discuss how the band got their break, the naive mistakes they made in the early years, the struggle they experienced balancing band life...
ListenNBA Talk with Derek James (1500ESPN Timberwolves Analyst) from 2017-10-26T20:23
Doc speaks with ESPN1500 Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst and Hardwood Paroxysm writer, Derek James, about how he became a basketball journalist, the evolution of new media, the connection between ho...
ListenChris Broderick (Act of Defiance, ex-Megadeth, ex-Nevermore, ex-Jag Panzer) from 2017-10-16T19:40
Doc speaks with Act of Defiance guitarist, Chris Broderick, about the challenges of doing a long distance band and being the only guitar player, how he got his professional start in Colorado with J...
ListenSteve Evetts (Producer of Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence) from 2017-10-10T20:24
Doc talks with legendary record producer Steve Evetts about working on the 1st God Forbid album, Reject The Sickness, his philosophy on getting great performances, his role elevating the hardcore s...
ListenBrian Fair (ex-Shadows Fall, ex-Overcast, Downpour) from 2017-09-26T19:46
Doc talks with vocalist Brian Fair about coming up in the early 90s Boston hardcore scene, breaking out and eventually breaking up with Overcast, joining Shadows Fall to see the rise of the New Wav...
ListenLorenzo Antonucci (ex-Sworn Enemy) from 2017-09-13T19:46
Doc talks with ex-Sworn Enemy guitarist, Lorenzo Antonucci, about the ups and downs of his career with the band, coming out of the New York hardcore scene, playing Ozzfest, trying to maintain succe...
ListenAdam Sagir (The Noise Cartel PR, ex-Century Media, Dripback, ex-Labrat) from 2017-09-05T22:11
Doc shares his thoughts on Hurricane Harvey and the LA Fires. He also speaks with his good friend, Adam Sagir, owner of UK PR company, The Noise Cartel, former Century Media Records employee, and b...
ListenMercedes Lander (Kittie, White Swan) from 2017-08-24T22:00
Doc talks with Kittie drummer, Mercedes Lander, about the financial difficulties that led to the band winding down their career, the challenges of being a Canadian band, how Kittie got their start,...
ListenCorey Pierce (ex-God Forbid) from 2017-08-14T17:31
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 ...
ListenDave "The Rev" Ciancio (ex-God Forbid, Shadows Fall, Thursday manager) from 2017-07-31T21:17
Doc talks with God Forbid's ex-manager Dave "The Rev" Ciancio about how his artist management career got started with The Syndicate, what attracted him to want to work with God Forbid, the exciting...
ListenJeremy Wagner (Broken Hope) from 2017-07-17T19:45
Doc speaks with Broken Hope founder and guitarist, Jeremy Wagner, about being the "last man standing" in a band with a 20-year history, how their long hiatus came about, what the 90s death metal sc...
ListenJim LaMarca (ex-Chimaira, Impending Lies) from 2017-07-03T21:38
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 Chima...
ListenBrandan Schieppati (ex-Bleeding Through, ex-18 Visions, The Iron Son) from 2017-06-15T20:03
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 Visio...
ListenDoc Answers Fan Questions from 2017-06-07T19:20
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 Se...
ListenMike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour, Battery) from 2017-05-23T16:57
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 ...
ListenKen Schalk (ex-Candiria, ex-Fuel) from 2017-05-03T18:47
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...
ListenPeter Iwers (ex-In Flames, CYHRA) from 2017-04-19T18:42
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 Strö...
ListenMark Hunter (ex-Chimaira) from 2017-04-04T18:17
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 ...
ListenReflecting on the NWOAHM with J. Andrew Zalucky (Decibel, Metal Injection) from 2017-03-23T20:46
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 d...
ListenBenny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem, ex-The Low End Theory, ex-The Killing Gift) from 2017-03-10T21:05
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 Lov...
ListenMark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) from 2017-02-22T20:59
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 chemis...
ListenBill Hudson (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vital Remains, ex-Westfield Massacre, ex-Cellador) from 2017-02-13T20:07
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 We...
ListenAndrew "AJ" Jacobs (Mutiny Within, ex-Vext) from 2017-01-04T22:40
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,...
ListenMike Gitter (A&R for Century Media Records, ex-Roadrunner, Atlantic, Razor&Tie) from 2016-12-22T20:42
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 Atl...
ListenTommy Vext (Westfield Massacre, ex-Snot, ex-Divine Heresy) from 2016-12-13T20:48
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 ...
ListenChristian Olde Wolbers (ex-Fear Factory, Arkaea) from 2016-11-30T19:56
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, potenti...
ListenBruce Lamont (Yakuza, Corrections House, Brain Tentacles, Led Zeppelin 2) from 2016-11-18T10:03
Doc laments on the election results, and speaks with his old friend Bruce Lamont, vocalist and saxophonist of bands like Yakuza, Corrections House, Brain Tentacles, and Led Zeppelin 2. They discuss...
ListenElection Special w/ Phil Labonte (All That Remains, ex-Shadows Fall) from 2016-11-07T19:43
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...
ListenAngel Vivaldi (ex-Black Market Hero, Vext) from 2016-11-03T10:04
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 socia...
ListenJohn Boecklin (ex-Devildriver, Bad Wolves) from 2016-10-22T21:57
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. T...
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