Songs For Black Days: REVOLVER

New Years Day frontwoman Ash Costello shares the songs that reflect her inner world or hit her in a profound way. Her songs include emo anthems by My Chemical Romance and The Used, her first musical love Phantom Planet and lots more. She also reflects on her writing process, new music, relationship with the fans and mental health. 

Sleeping With Sirens singer Kellin Quinn shares the songs that get him through dark times, from Biffy Clyro to Tupac and Linkin Park. Filmed backstage at the Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia.

Soulfly drummer Zyon Cavalera discusses his music as medicine, which ranges from from the violent sounds of Code Orange to Dillinger Escape Plan and Black Sabbath. He also shares a story of his dad Max Cavalera's "Killer Be Killed" bandmate Greg Puciato's chair-throwing live approach with DEP. Filmed backstage at the Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia.

Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil reveals her songs for gloomy days, from a Katatonia classic to Steven Wilson, loopy tunes and iconic video game soundtracks. Filmed backstage at Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. 

Emo icon Shane Told of Silverstein shares his songs for troubled times, from Nirvana's "Lithium" to Frank Turner's "Long Live The Queen." In this far-reaching conversation, he also talks about the evolution of his voice, the history of emo music and what it's like to have his most hastily written lyrics tattooed on fans.

Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) reflects on a few of his favourite songs for dark days, which include Blind Gary Davis' "Death Don't Have No Mercy" and the only instrumental ever banned, Link Wray's "Rumble." He also delves into the songs he created from dark places, like "Headup," his (literally) blood-spattered tune with Chino from Deftones, Soulfly's "One" and the records he created in the wake of the loss of his dear friend, Dimebag Darrell of Pantera. 

Bad Omens singer Noah Sebastian reveals the songs he turns to at times of darkness, from the soundtrack to his early teenage life, what propelled him through a turbulent moment through to one of the songs closest to his heart and an eternal accompaniment to grief. He also explores his early creative life, sonic approach and lots more in this deep dive into Noah's inner world.

Ben Weinman is best known as the guitarist, founding member and creative force behind the iconic Dillinger Escape Plan. Ben spent 20 years with DEP pioneering an original, savage and powerful sound that incorporated elements of metal, hardcore and new ideas that earned the band a devout following. Now the guitarist for Suicidal Tendencies, Ben shares the songs he turns to on dark days in the first episode of REVOLVER's new podcast. He also reflects on life after Dillinger Escape Plan, his relationship with former bandmates and the enduring impact of DEP’s debut record, “Calculating Infinity.”