Lead Singer Syndrome With Shane Told

Episode 338 – Mike Herrera of legendary punk rock band MxPx returns to the show today! They just released their new album, “Find Your Way Home”, and we talk about his approach to songwriting, their return to a more DIY approach self-releasing the record, their live streams, choosing a setlist on tour, his role as bassist in Goldfinger, and so much more. Go check out the new album, out now everywhere, and Mike’s podcast - the Mike Herrera Podcast! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Check out the new tune “Italian Smokes”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! Do you honestly play golf? Do you play golf honestly? Then check out Honest Golf, a new golf apparel and accessory company, supplying high quality and fresh gear for your golf needs

Episode 337 – Marc Hudson of power metal legends DragonForce joins the show today! From his start as a guitar player in local bands, to recently writing and recording his first solo record over the pandemic, we get into his story so far in music. The new solo album “Starbound Stories” (which absolutely RULES BTW) is out August 25th on Napalm Records - go pick up a vinyl right now ! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code 50LSS - hellofresh.com/50LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 336 – The prolific Greg Puciato joins the show this week, with a remarkably honest and insightful look into his incredible career and life. Best known for his time as the vocalist of legendary technical metalcore kings The Dillinger Escape Plan, his new supergroup Better Lovers (with members formerly of Every Time I Die and producer Will Putney) has been making huge waves in just a few months, and only 4 songs (so far). We get into everything from that, his solo music, his work with Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains and so much more. Catch Better Lovers on tour and check out their EP “God Made Me an Animal” – do not sleep on this! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio

Episode 335 – Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari returns! It’s been an interesting few years since he was last on the show. We get into everything from him writing a book over lockdown, the return to playing shows, writing and producing their recent album off the grid in rural England, to their upcoming arena tour in the UK and the fundraising they’re doing to help smaller venues there. Their latest album, “A Kiss for the Whole World”, their first-ever No. 1 album, is out everywhere, so go listen to it! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and heartfelt rock music and Open Your Ears is thrilled to announce their brand new self titled album, dropping September 29th. Along with this announcement comes a new single, “Same Air”, from the Asbury Park trio. Don't miss this track - out now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shippi

Episode 334 – David Simonich of Pittsburgh Deathcore kings Signs of the Swarm joins the show today! From growing up and first getting into metal, to joining a band he was a fan of, to the process of writing and recording the new record in the studio, and now playing some of the biggest stages in the genre, we get into his inspiring story in music so far. Catch them in Europe and the US this summer and fall, and go check out the new album “Amongst the Low & Empty” - out now everywhere! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com   Learn

Episode 333 – Travis Mills of pop punk duo "girlfriends" joins the show today! From his early days on Warped Tour, signing a major label deals as a hip hop artist (T. Mills), to coming back to the scene he started in and touring with Avril Lavigne or Pierce The Veil, we get into his story in music, and entertainment – he also hosts reality shows on MTV, a radio show on Apple Music One and more. The new girlfriends EP, “Over My Dead Body”, out now everywhere! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices.

Episode 333 – Kat Moss of hardcore band Scowl joins the show today! From growing up in a small town in California, getting into punk and hardcore bands as a teen, to starting her first band and now playing at Coachella, we get into the inspiring story of her journey so far in music. Their new EP “Psychic Dance Routine” is out now everywhere, and catch them in Europe this summer or on tour in the US this fall! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - in stock and shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 331 – Tommy Karevik of progressive melodic power metal band Kamelot joins the show today! From his recent move to Canada from Sweden (Go Flames!), leaving longtime project Seventh Wonder, and writing the new Kamelot album, all the way back to his early influences and getting his start in music, we get into all the details of his career so far. The new album “The Awakening” is out now everywhere, and catch them on their USA headline tour in August and September! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt and witty lyrics? Throw in a great dual vocal attack and you've got Guardrail, a "Diet Punk" band from Chicago. Their debut full length album is out now on Open Your Ears Records, go stream it wherever you do that and head to oyerecs.com to pick up a limited vinyl - shipping now! HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. V

Episode 330 – Gus and Han from Omerta join the show today! This band has been getting a lot of hype and we get into their journey so far, their unique sound, the meaning behind some of their controversial lyrics, working with some huge names, and what’s coming up for them as they rise. Catch them on tour next with Counterparts and don’t sleep on this band! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com HELLLLLOOOOOO FRESH! It's America's #1 meal kit for a reason .... and right now get 50% off plus free shipping with promo code LSS50 - hellofresh.com I am stoked to announce a partnership with the BEST company for all your adult needs!  Adam and Eve are the leaders in their field and have been in business f

Episode 329 – Incendiary frontman Brendan Garrone joins the show! Incendiary is an absolute unicorn of the hardcore scene, and they don't do traditional touring like most hardcore bands. Instead, they play weekend shows and festivals, flying all over the globe, spreading their intricate sociopolitical messages mixed with heavy metallic hardcore. One of the best writers in the scene, Brendan shares his approach to lyrics, and explains why we had to wait 6 years for a new album. The new LP “Change The Way You Think About Pain” is out now everywhere, don't miss one of the best and most important hardcore albums of the year.   Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked to announce a partnership wi

Episode 328 – Steve of Punchline returns to the show four years later, and a lot has happened in that time! Getting married, having a child, starting a new solo project while still working on Punchline material, a podcast about the band, and… ChatGPT? We get into all the details of those things and more. Many things to point you to, and check it all out: the debut album of his solo project “Blue of Colors”, called “Long Time Coming”, is out now everywhere; a new Punchline song “Find Yourself” also out everywhere, and last but not least, the podcast recounting Punchline’s history, “A Band Called Punchline”, available everywhere you get your podcasts! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. The deluxe edition of their debut album is OUT NOW!! Don't miss unique pop-punk anthems like "Betray a Friend" ... it's catchy as hell. GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com I am stoked

Episode 327 – Tades of Hot Mulligan joins the show today! Hot Mulligan are one of the most exciting bands in the scene right now, and Tades is one of the most interesting singers and lyricists out there, so this was a treat. We get REAL in this one, talking about his upbringing in rural Michigan, leaving the church and the backlash that comes with that, his absolute hatred for his mother, and ... his pet rat - Betty (RIP). Their new album “Why Would I Watch” is out now everywhere, don't miss it! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique and rare classic rock collectibles from bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more! Some of

HOT MILK IS HERE! Yes, some people find the name a bit uncomfortable but there is no denying this new-ish group delivers absolute BANGERS. In this highly entertaining episode, Han and Jim discuss meeting each other on Tinder before deciding to just be friends and start a band, Alice Cooper joining them on a new jam called "Alice Cooper's Pool House", writing a song using Dave Grohl's guitar and Mark Hoppus' bass, and playing so many insanely massive festivals already like Reading and Leeds, Lollapalooza South America, Rock Am Ring, Download and more! The debut Hot Milk album "A Call To The Void" (finally) comes out on August 25th! Go preorder it over at hotmilk.co.uk Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CAR

Episode 325 – Ryan Savitski of One Step Close joins Shane - in person - on their US tour. A super honest and candid talk, we discuss his childhood growing up in his local hardcore scene, claiming Straight Edge and how important it is to him and the band, their methods of writing and recording, and the future of the band. Check out their new EP, “Songs for the Willow”, out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of thei

Episode 324 – Marcus Vik of Invent Animate joins the show! We get into how he got to join the band after leaving his old project Aviana, writing and recording the new album, and the inspiration and meaning behind the lyrics. We also talk about the what it’s like to live on a different continent than the rest of his band, since he is from (and lives in) Sweden when the rest of the members live In Texas. The new album “Heavener” out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is

Episode 323 – Blake and Brompton of Pop-Punkers Action/Adventure join the show today! From their come up in the bustling Chicago scene, to writing their EP during COVID, to their viral hit “Barricades”, and touring with many different acts now all while working their day jobs from the road, we get into their journey as a band. Their awesome new album “Imposter Syndrome” is out now everywhere, don’t sleep on it! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info. This episode is brought to you by OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS. Right now they are busy dropping absolute bangers like new material from Western Canada's The Burden. The new album "Terminal" is out now, giving you that epic post-hardco

Episode 322 – This week on the show Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More gives us an inside look at life on tour, straight from their tour bus. We get into the bands humble beginnings and Jonny's switch from drums to lead vocals, building the wild contraptions that bring so much life and energy to their shows, his unique vocal techniques and caring for his voice on the road, their writing process - and much more. The new version of “Best Times" featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf is out now, and catch them on tour NOW! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and rare Rolling Stones prints! All you have to do is head over to legendsofrock.io and sign up with your email address! AND there's a lot more to come! No catch, just some very rare prizes to giveaway! Head over to legendsofrock.io for more info.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 321 – Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year joins the show this week! We talk about ups and downs of their incredible career, the making and release of their breakout album “Page Avenue” 20 years ago, and returning as a full-time band and releasing their first album in six years. From life on the road, major record labels, working with legendary producers while retaining their DIY punk rock mentality, we dig deeper into what it’s been like to have such a crazy path in the music industry. Their new album “Tear Me To Pieces” is OUT NOW, and catch them on tour with Yellowcard this summer in the USA! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records YouTube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Episode 320 – Oli from Juno winning groundbreaking technical death metal band Archspire is on the show today! Joining Shane from life on the road in Europe, Oli discusses their intricate writing process, running a kickstarter for the “craziest death metal music video ever”, their friendship with Jason Momoa and a lot more. Catch them on their US tour in April with White Castle ... um I mean ... Whitechapel WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! And they are BUSY dropping absolute bangers like the new single / video from The Burden. It's called "Losing Your Exterior" and it gives you that epic post-hardcore sound that I KNOW you crave. Check it out on OYE Records youtube, and preorder the NEW ALBUM "Terminal" (out April 14) NOW at OYErecs.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 318 – Rory from Dayseeker returns! It’s been 5 years (!) since the last time he was on the podcast, and we get into the very eventful years that have happened since, from their breakout record “ Sleeptalk”, the pandemic that happened immediately after that release, and everything since. We also discuss their latest album, “Dark Sun”, from the shift in sound to the lyrical inspirations, which range from the birth of his daughter to the passing of his late father. Stream that album now everywhere, and catch them on tour with Silverstein in the US or headlining in the UK! Get tickets here: vip.silversteinmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices