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Ep. 62

Alex Skolnick (Testament / Alex Skolnick Trio / Trans-Siberian Orchestra) joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory and talks about his early musical experiences, how he joined the iconic thrash band TESTAMENT before even graduating high school and how his growing fame affected him as an introverted teenager. We also hear about Alex's thoughts on collaborating with former MEGADETH guitarist, Marty Friedman on LOST SYMPOHNY's upcoming release, Chapter III.

IG/Twitter: @alexskolnick

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Ep. 61

Guitarist Mikey Doling (SNOT / Ex-Soulfly / Channel Zero) joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about his new project, Woyote, that he started as a result of touring cancellations due to the pandemic. The crew also dive into Mikey's storied career, including founding the band SNOT with the help of GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin, some hilarious and X-rated studio and tour stories featuring the late Lynn Strait, what it was like to have Zakk Wylde open for him and much more.

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Ep. 60

Canadian TV producer and investigative journalist Paul Haber is back for a 2nd hour with Benny, Siobhán and Cory and talks about the work that goes into producing an in-depth investigative news piece, the story that inadvertently put him up against the mafia, the differences between the United State and Canada in terms of the news media, political beliefs and the ever-divisive topic of universal healthcare. Get the real scoop (the good and the bad) from someone with first-hand experience.

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Ep. 59

Canadian TV producer and investigative journalist Paul Haber joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory and talks about his career in television, including his time making documentaries for Discovery Channel and his stint in reality TV that nearly cost him his life. Paul also discusses some of the biggest differences between the news media in Canada vs. the U.S.

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Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves / The Ex-Man Podcast) is back with Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about his podcast, The Ex-Man Podcast, his reasons for leaving God Forbid, the latest updates from Bad Wolves and how he looks to learn from other bands that have replaced vocalists and more.

IG: @doccoyle

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Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves / The Ex-Man Podcast) joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about how he's been dealing with the events of the past year, as well as his early musical career, writing for Metalsucks.com and VH1, moving to L.A. to start fresh after leaving his first band, God Forbid, debating outspoken All That Remains' vocalist Phil Labonte and more.

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Grammy-winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is back with Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about his experience working on Lost Symphony's upcoming release, Chapter III, where he performs on multiple songs alongside former Megadeth bandmate, Marty Friedman. David also discusses studying jazz, working in different recording and writing environments, and how his time in rehab shaped his outlook on life.

In addition to playing in one of the biggest metal bands on the planet, David has also authored several books (his latest titled "Rock star Hitman"), owns a coffee company (Ellefson Coffee co), a production company (Ellefson Films) and a record label (EMP Label Group).

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Grammy-winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson joins Benny, Siobhán and Cory and talks about what got him into music, what it was really like in the early years of Megadeth, how he learned to say "yes" to every opportunity and how that has led him to be involved in so many different ventures.

In addition to playing in one of the biggest metal bands on the planet, David has also authored several books (his latest titled "Rock star Hitman"), owns a coffee company (Ellefson Coffee co), a production company (Ellefson Films) and a record label (EMP Label Group).

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Twitter: @ellefsondavid

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Ep. 54

Shannon Larkin (Godsmack, The Apocalypse Blues Revival) and Shane Hall (The Apocalypse Blues Revival) join Benny, Siobhán and Cory to talk about their brand new video "No One Will Miss Me", share some of the history behind the project and let us know how you can enter to win a car while also supporting the band. We hear about Shane's journey from drum tech to lead vocalist, some tour stories (including the time Shannon almost took a glass bottle to the head on stage) and much more craziness.

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/u9BYDgb0Cm4

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Shane Instagram: @babyblue313

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Ep. 53

Founder and president of Atom Splitter PR Amy Sciarretto is back Benny, Siobhán and Cory to give us a peek behind the public relations curtain and what bands need to know about this underappreciated side of the music industry. Hear her approach to working with bands like STARSET, All That Remains, Slipknot and more.

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