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Sevendust
Those are Slash's nuts! This week's guest on Discover New Music is an all-time favorite on JJO...Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust. The band's 15th studio album "One" is out and Witherspoon says it was the most organic, easy-to-put-together record they've ever done. Plus, he talks working with Michael "Elvis" Baskette for the 4th time and how he lets Sevendust be Sevendust, but also keeps things…
Atreyu
They put some nuts into it! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Brandon Saller of Atreyu. "The End Is Not The End" is album number 10 for that band...and they didn't even realize it at first! Saller talks about putting all of Atreyu into this record, but also allowing it to stand on its own. Plus, it's heavy...really heavy...and that's exactly what they were going for. Saller also…
The Amity Affliction
There's at least one song that's not depressing! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Joel Birch of The Amity Affliction. Their new album "House Of Cards" is a fresh start and, according to Birch, the band's best work to date. Deep, painful, personal lyrics are still at the root of the album, but there's also some hope intertwined. After some major changes and a whole lotta heartbreak…
Bilmuri
If you're recording sad songs in your room your mom will probably come check on you. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Johnny Franck of Bilmuri. The new album "Kinda Hard" was...well...actually kinda hard to write, but Franck said that he loved the chaos of it all. Franck talks about 12 hour writing sessions, 200 plus songs, and recording live in the studio. In the end, according to…
From Ashes To New
They're embracing the messy! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Danny Case of From Ashes To New. Their new album "Reflections" started from scratch...twice! Case talks about getting messy...with the sound, the emotions, the bandmates...but achieving growth that made that band stronger at the end of it all. Case also shares some "ah ha!" moments the band, and fans, will experience with…
The Black Crowes
It's like an old truck...it's beat up and a little rusty, but still runs great! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes. The band has just released their 10th studio album "A Pound Of Feathers." Robison breaks down making music with his brother Chris for over four decades now and how this new record fits into all those years. Keeping it simple and direct…
Zakk Wylde
You gotta have the cake first...but the icing is pretty damn good too! This week's guest on Discover New Music is the legendary Zakk Wylde. In between cracking jokes, Wylde broke down creating the latest Black Label Society album "Engines of Destruction" with a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach. Make a pot of coffee and work on a riff. Go on a food run and work out some lyrics. Well it…
The Devil Wears Prada
We gotta start a band so we can get out of Ohio! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada. The tone of the band's ninth studio album "Flowers" is immediately set by the open track "Where the Flowers Never Grow" and takes the listener on a "Dantes Inferno"-esque descent to the bottom and then climb back out. We also get a look into the sound mindset…
Of Mice and Men
Even if no one is listening they're still gonna make music. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men. Though not on purpose, the band's upcoming ninth studio album "Another Miracle" is their heaviest to date. Pauley talks about mixing and mastering the album himself and why they decided to keep the whole process in house and allow for even more creative…
Sabaton
Twisted Sister at a young age can turn you into a metal singer! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Joakim Brodén of Sabaton. The band's 11th studio album "Legends" is full of...you guess it...legends! From Joan of Arc to Vlad the Impaler, Brodén talks about matching music to history and telling epics through metal...which isn't an easy task. Plus, Brodén talks…