What an episode!

You may know Tommy Vext as the powerhouse lead singer of Bad Wolves, the band that rose to global fame with their unforgettable cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.” Over the course of his career, he’s achieved Diamond, Gold, and Platinum status multiple times, and has also fronted bands including Divine Heresy, Snot, and Westfield Massacre.

I, however, first came across Tommy in a different light-through his moving cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games,” a song I often painted to. It never crossed my mind that the person I frequently spotted at the gym was the very voice behind the soundtrack to my creative sessions. When I finally put two and two together, I reached out and invited him to join the podcast-especially after learning that he has been living in sobriety for over 16 years.

Tommy shares candidly about his journey: working as a sober coach, mentoring others, and even offering to connect me with sober friends in London when he heard I was traveling there. In our conversation, he opens up about his upbringing, the many challenges he’s faced in his career, and deeply personal experiences-from surviving a near-death moment and time spent in witness protection, to navigating the difficulties of being a “dry drunk” during the turbulent breakup with Bad Wolves.

This is an honest, gripping, and inspiring interview that offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and transformation behind the music.