Hardcore On Tour: Stories From The Van

Mike delivers vocals for some of Canada's hardest bands, and we sit down to talk about how much I love Cold Shoulder, his multiple bands, touring experience, his love for the fitness, lyrical depth and a whole lot more.

COLD SHOULDER - https://www.facebook.com/coldshoulderTO

WISH YOU DEATH - https://www.facebook.com/wishyoudeathband

STREET JUSTICE - https://xstreetjusticex.bandcamp.com

HEARTLESS - https://heartlessto.bandcamp.com

TOP DOWN RECORDS - https://www.facebook.com/topdownrecords

NEW AGE RECORDS - https://www.facebook.com/newagerecords

What do you do after a battle set at a skatepark in Kansas City that ends early because of a rain storm?

You record a podcast episode. Noise Rock elite, Venus Twins, sit down in the van to chat about Texas, touring, influences and a whole lot more.

One episode wasn't enough for the hardcore supergroup force MASK UP! 

On this episode, I am joined again by guitarist Joe Kenney (First Blood, Pay No Respect) and vocalist Chris Kovach (If I Die) but the addition of drummer Jeff Facci (Full Blown Chaos, Concrete Ties & more) gives us even more new stories to tell.

We discuss touring, basement shows vs festivals, wildest show memories, influences, favorite bands, songwriting and much more.

  https://www.facebook.com/MaskUp21

If you ever wanted to know the best way to avoid bumps from shaving your head, this is the episode for YOU! I was lucky to speak with Mark Alan Bradley from Fort Wayne's metallic hardcore outfit "disappear." and new straight edge heavy hitters "Unblind". Not only is he a great vocalist, but a  licensed barber, lifelong skateboarder and all around interesting person. We chat about influences, skateboard injuries, local shows, Joey Jordison, music of our youth and the journey to where we are now.

disappear. - https://disappearin.bandcamp.com

Unblind - https://unblind.bandcamp.com/track/karma

Meredith from VCTMS jumps in the imaginary internet van to talk about merch, their tour history, early influences, how covid hit the band, songwriting, the Chicagoland scene, the early days and future of VCTMS, plus much more!

Pre Order the new VCTMS album now! // https://www.vctmsofficial.com

MASK UP! is a brand new group assembled to raise money for UNICEF and put some killer riffs in your ears. Consisting of members from First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Lionheart, Treason and many others, this band is guaranteed to get you movin'. I saw down with Chris Kovach (Vocals) and Joe Kenney (Guitar) to talk about the band origin, songwriting, moshing, the metalcore label, favorite music, inspirations, tour memories, stand out shows and a lot more. We also play 5 hard songs to get your blood flowing all week long. Get ready to MASK UP!

Adam from Pickwick Commons hopped in the internet van to talk deep about post covid shows, hard work, booking tours, playing Warped Tour, favorite bands, lots of stories and more.

https://www.pickwickcommonsband.com

I have spent many, many days on the road with Kyle Taylor from Blind Idol, Crafter, Sentimental Press & Dare To Be. We talk about favorite places to play, both for shows and for scenery. We also converse about tour memories, 2020, Vermont, Vancouver, super secret details about his newest band and much more. 

Wisconsin and Vermont clash in a battle of who's nicer! In all seriousness, my dear friend Nick Grandchamp joins me to talk about touring etiquette, having lunch with Mick Foley, getting gear stolen at shows, wrestling, the Vermont scene, 242 Main, punk rock ethics and we mention THE PATH about 40 times. 

River City Rebels - www.facebook.com/TheRiverCityRebels

Get A Grip - www.facebook.com/getagripvt

People Watchers - www.facebook.com/thepeoplewatchers

Tyler from Omaha's powerhouse DOWNHEARTED hops in the imaginary internet van to discuss anything and everything in the world of being a DIY band, shows, touring, merch, the impact of Covid in 2020 and much more! Be sure to click "Follow" for weekly episode updates!

DOWNHEARTED - www.facebook.com/DownheartedNE

I chat with my good friend Jake about their musical projects, dark art magazine, healthcare, tour stories, how 2020 hit and much more.

Nail Splitter - https://linktr.ee/nailsplitter

Horrid Magazine - https://www.horridmagazine.com/

Thy Shade - https://thyshade.com/

Illithid - https://www.beatstars.com/illithid