Aaron Stechauner is a musician & drummer. We talk about playing for The Faceless, Rings of Saturn & D.R.U.G.S. Learning from your mistakes in life & much more! SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Travis Baker & Blink-182 06:00 - Growing up listening to Mike Portnoy, Opeth & progressive music 07:50 - Writers block & knowing when to step away 11:03 - Filling in for Born of Osiris 16:58 - Improvising & being a showman 22:00 - First big gig, tour & living in a closet 26:00 - Pros & cons of living in FL 28:47 - Saying sorry, learning from life mistakes, & ego 34:37 - Suicide Silence stealing gear & karma 38:12 - Getting the call from Rings of Saturn 44:15 - Suicide Silence touring w Slipknot & Korn 49:50 - Posting on YouTube & doing it yourself 59:06 - Intuition & bands jamming in the same room together 01:03:05 - Sacrifice during lows in a career 01:09:55 - Spiritbox being sic & buying merch during a band 01:19:27 - Listening to Korn on DMT 01:24:00 - Future in D.R.U.G.S.

46: Aaron Stechauner

THE HEAVIEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME

Hosted by guitar player &amp; founder of Suicide Silence, Chris Garza

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Garza & Ernie talk their weight loss challenge, steroids, Netflix movies in theaters & much more!


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133 - Getting a Deathcore Six-Pack, Throwing Up on Ferries & Goals for the Year

Garza & Ernie talk about their bright future(Ernie is gettin slapped), monthly Domino's budget, Ernie's panic attacks & much more!


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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Future of the Podcast
01:38 - Ernie Losing Weight 
04:49 - Freeway Police Stand-off
09:06 - Ernie’s Diet (continued)
10:05 - Domino’s Monthly Budget
11:58 - Chain Restaurants Closing Down
15:57 - Market, Inflation, Economy 
18:50 - Finding Po*n in the Woods as Kids
24:45 - Mayhem Fest & New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
26:30 - Rating Each Others Musical Skills
31:28 - Wanting to Make Music a Priority Again
36:23 - People Wanting to Be the Singer of Suicide Silence
42:40 - Ernie’s Panic Attacks
49:33 - PowerSlap
53:01 - Mayhem Fest, The Future of Suicide Silence is Bright
59:18 - Garza Started Smoking Cigarettes
1:05:08 - Stopping By the Fender Custom Shop 
1:09:00 - Garza Jumping Into Alex Lopez’ Drum Kit
1:11:18 - Closing Thoughts, Episode Preview

132 - Itchy Panic Attack

Garza sits down in-person with writer, actor, director Stanley Sievers. The Moshumentary is out now! https://youtube.com/@stanley_ws



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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Dabs Are Too Strong
03:03 - Lucid Dreaming, Dreaming Up Ideas
07:21 - Why Is There No Technology in Dreams?
10:48 - The Dead Internet Theory
11:51 - Papa John’s vs Domino’s Pizza, Working at Jimmy John’s 
14:20 - Discovering Hardcore Music, Going to Shows in Kentucky
17:03 - Being Straightedge as a Teenager, Drinking Through the Pandemic
22:40 - Moving to Chicago, Getting Into Improv Comedy
26:49 - Creating & Performing Characters, SNL Audition
29:31 - Stage Fright, Learning to Have Fun
32:54 - Pursuing SNL Audition
34:48 - Moving to New York, First Real Relationships
38:13 - Staying Committed, Persevering & Faith
40:44 - Moving to California, Finding Success on Social Media
43:19 - Graham Nash Heals the Soul
46:54 - Going Viral with Clips, Getting Burnt Out
52:03 - Steven’s Top Characters
53:53 - Burnout, Depression, Panic Attacks, Medication & Therapy
1:04:01 - What a Panic Attack Feels Like, Anxiety Disorder
1:12:11 - California is the Best
1:15:21 - Skit Production Process, Coming Up With Premises
1:21:28 - The Moshumentary
1:27:09 - How Old is Too Old To Mosh?
1:31:51 - Deathcore Has Guaranteed Breakdowns
1:33:04 - The Moshumentary is Out Now! Merch Available



131 - Stanley Sievers

Garza sits down in-person with David Gunn & Eugene Gill from Flint, MI metal band KING 810. https://king810.com


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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - KING 810 Keeping a Small Circle, Feeling Closed Off From Other Bands
07:00 - KING 810 Industry Plant Conspiracy
13:38 - Growing Up in Flint, Michigan, Being Immature in the Early Days, Not Playing Industry Games
18:40 - Touring with Korn & Slipknot, Advice from Slipknot Guys
22:44 - Getting in Trouble on Tour 
29:18 - Survivor’s Guilt, Taking a Different Path From Gang Life
41:08 - Not Writing Lyrics, Getting Out of the Way of Creativity
50:38 - Learning From Painful Experiences, Jail Time, Tragedy
56:43 - Smartphones Getting More Pervasive 
58:17 - David & Eugene Meeting at School, Being Goth AF
1:08:21 - Signing to Roadrunner Records, Working with Josh Schroeder
1:11:11 - Rebates & Discounts For Life
1:13:42 - Getting Out of Flint, MI, Writing First KING 810 Songs
1:19:09 - David’s Vocal Recording Process
1:20:24 - Robbing a K-Mart, Sticking Together With Your Friends
1:30:44 - Having Street Smarts, Integrity 
1:34:08 - Writing “Fat Around the Heart”
1:38:03 - KING 810 E.P. / Short Film Series Under the Black Rainbow
1:42:43 - Charging Toward What Scares You

130 - KING 810

Garza sits down in-person with Jack Bergin. Vocalist of Australian metalcore band VOID OF VISION. https://www.voidofvision.squarespace.com


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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Adidas Purple Tracksuit
02:26 - ERRA Tour
06:05 - Finding Members That Have the Same Creative Vision
11:57 - “Empty” & Being Honest
14:18 - Dealing w/ Brain AVM & Health Issues
19:38 - When Jack Found Out
24:50 - Being Grateful for Things We Take For Granted
26:43 - 90’s Culture vs Now
29:27 - Having a Valuable Support System During Difficult Times
32:09 - Jack Being a Fan of Suicide Silence in High School
33:23 - Having a Small Circle of Trusted Friends
34:57 - Seeing Crises Around the World on Social Media
38:38 - Difficulty of Creating Band Logos
40:12 - Getting Alopecia
44:10 - Being Open-Minded
47:05 - Telling the Story of Void of Vision
49:37 - Being Aware of Chaotic & Violent State of the World
57:50 - How Jack Deals w/ Pressure, Staying Focused
1:01:49 - Thoughts on Higher Power, Being Present in Life
1:05:59 - Jack’s Inspiration for Lyrics, Meditation
1:10:14 - Dealing w/ Relationships
1:14:05 - Connecting w/ People Through Music and Podcasts
1:16:39 - ERRA, Make Them Suffer & Novelists Tour
1:17:49 - Writing Music in a Beach House, Ross Robinson, Malibu

46: Aaron Stechauner

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