Ville Valo crafts moody love metal anthems and ballads, and some of his inspiration undoubtedly comes from his love for literature. We discuss many authors he appreciates -- Charles Baudelaire, Mariana Enriquez, Edith Södergran, H.P. Lovecraft, and others.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthrax's bassist talks about his comic book story, finding himself through acting, crazy touring tales, and funny home repair fails. And the time he woke up in a hotel room in someone else's blood!

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Onstage, Jacoby Shaddix is the hyperactive frontman for Papa Roach. When he needs peace offstage, he heads to the Great Outdoors to run, kayak, fish, and more.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cobra Spell guitarist and band leader Sonia Anubis wants to keep the classic metal flame burning. When she's not wailing away on her six-string, Sonia loves being outdoors and practices kung fu. She has also been a gymnast and competitive swimmer.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonny Hawkins is the electrifying frontman of Nothing More who also has a more contemplative side, as evidenced by the Spirits personality test he created over the last few years. Here he takes us through the process of how he made it. Jonny also shares a surreal dream connected to his grandfather's first Alzheimer's incident.

Website: spiritstest.com

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When she's not tearing up the stage with her hard rocking band Halestorm, Lzzy Hale turns to the more meditative artistic pursuit of painting. And when she gets the chance, she also loves to fish. This is her first ever interview about her painting!

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Wolves guitarist is reveling in the return to the stage after a long lockdown period. When he's not shaking the rafters, Doc Coyle loves playing basketball and carefully navigates the treacherous waters of the social media world while trying to play up his "regularness" as a rock star.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer and rapper Matisyahu recently released his self-titled seventh album. Beyond his love for music, he is passionate about hockey and motorcycles.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The vocalist and keyboardist for Edge Of Paradise loves to explore metaphysical and sci-fi concepts in the band's music. She also brings them into her work as a painter, and for this episode she discusses that artistic process and how it ties into her musical life.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond abandoning the excesses of rock 'n' roll to focus on his music, Ben Bruce developed a newfound love for cooking during the pandemic. He and his wife also welcomed two new children into the world. They are now a family of six. The guitarist reflects on cooking, fatherhood, and how his life has evolved in recent years.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices