Episode 278: Rocky Votolato (Suzzallo / Solo Artist / Waxwing)
The New Scene - Episode 278: Rocky Votolato (Suzzallo / Solo Artist / Waxwing)
Keith sits down with Rocky Votolato to discuss getting sober, adjusting to life without alcohol, the genesis of Rocky's new band Suzzallo formed after the passing of his child Kienan and how the band became a creative outlet to channel his grief. We also discuss Suzzallo's creative process, the writing of their debut LP "The Quiet Year", collaborating with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For a Cutie on the LP, Suzzallo's future plans, Rocky's early life in Seattle, his introduction to the music scene and witnessing the first Foo Fighters show, his early bands including Waxwing and some of their history, how Rocky transitioned to performing solo and more.
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Episode 277: Doug Sabolick of PLQ MRX / Ecstatic Vision
Keith sits down with Doug Sabolick to discuss PLQ MRX, the evolution of the band, the writing of their new LP "Cumgitsum" and the band's creative process, collaborating with Tristan Shone in Author & Punisher, the band's live show, our thoughts on band and tour dynamics, Ecstatic Vision, the beginning of the band, the early writing sessions and how Doug developed his voice, some A Life Once Lost discussion and more.
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Episode 276: Ryan Daniels of Hassan I Sabbah / Inland Years
Keith sits down with Ryan Daniels to discuss growing up in Andover, Massachusetts and discovering the local scene which included the early days of influential bands like Piebald, Cave In and Converge, the formation and early days of Hassan I Sabbah and how the band quickly came together and recorded their first demos in Pennsylvania. We also discuss the tumultuous history of Hassan I Sabbah, the band's tendency to push buttons and cause a stir with their intense live performances, navigating some of the internal and external conflicts of the band, their breakup, how the band reconnected and pieced together the discography LP for Iodine Recordings, traveling internationally across Europe, Asia and the Sahara Desert, Ryan's solo work in Inland Years, the future of Hassan I Sabbah and more.
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Episode 275: Dave and Paula Lombardo of Venamoris
Keith sits down with Dave Lombardo to discuss collaborating with the Misfits and John Zorn, Dave and his family emigrating from Cuba to settle in Los Angeles, learning to play the drums, meeting Kerry King, the formation and early days of Slayer and some stories from Dave's time with the band. We also discuss collaborating with Mike Patton in Fantomas, Mr. Bungle and Dead Cross, meeting his wife Paula, collaborating with her on Venamoris, the making of their new LP "To Cross Or To Burn" on Ipecac Recordings, Dave's solo LP Rites of Percussion and more.
Keith also meets with Paula Lombardo to discuss growing up in Canada, taking piano lessons and discovering her voice at a young age, and moving to Las Vegas to become a backup singer and tour with Wayne Newton. We also discuss Paula breaking off on her own in Nashville to try and become a singer/songwriter, moving to Los Angeles, meeting Dave Lombardo and teaming with him to write music once again as Venamoris, the making of their debut LP "Drown In Emotion" and the new LP "To Cross or To Burn", Paula's creative process and more.
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Episode 274: John Maiello of Dead Bars
Keith sits down with John Maiello to discuss growing up in Central Jersey, discovering the local scene, John's early bands and his decision to move across the country to Seattle and form his own band. We also discuss the earliest days of Dead Bars, how John wrote and recorded the first demo solo, the first Dead Bars show which inspired John to make the band his main pursuit, signing with No Idea records and becoming the last new band released on the label, the making of the new Dead Bars LP "All Dead Bars Go To Heaven" and more.
The New Scene Podcast - Presented by Iodine Recordings. Host Keith M. brings you the most in-depth conversations with your favorite artists in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo and all subgenres as we discuss life, music and everything in between.
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