2020'd

<p>Benny, Siobhán and Cory, of the band Lost Symphony, are joined by some of the most successful people in music, business and entertainment to take a look back at their lives and career to see what "following your dreams" REALLY looks like.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every Sunday. Available on all major platforms.</p>

Ep. 182 - Joey Concepcion: Filling in with Arch Enemy in Front of 50K People

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Joey Concepcion (Guitarist / Solo Artist / Lost Symphony) to talk about everything from his early influences growing up, to filling in with Arch Enemy in front of 50,000 People. We dive into how he developed his impressive guitar chops, and what it was like playing with lost symphony alongside guitar heroes like Marty Friedman. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d. Check Out More Joey Concepcion: Instagram:  @JoeyConcepcionGuitar  https://www.joeyconcepcion.net/ Devine Technical Machine: https://joeyconcepcion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-technical-machine https://www.instagram.com/joeyconcepcionguitar 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - I Become A Different Person When He Plays 04:00 - Early Years 15:45 - Filling In With Arch Enemy 24:30 - Recording A Solo Record 30:00 - Working On Lost Symphony 35:00 - Favorite Lost Symphony Track 41:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #archenemy #guitar #martyfriedman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-10
43:31

John Phillips: Tour Managing Breaking Benjamin, Starset, Snoop Dogg and Ice-T

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join John Philips (Entrepreneur / Tour Manager for Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and Breaking Benjamin) to discuss the insane life of a tour manager hearing some of John's craziest stories on the road that really paints a picture of how difficult and life-threatening the job can be. We dive into John Philips's early years as an artist, the story behind his transition into tour manager, and his journey into entrepreneurship, building companies spanning from management to Root Beer. All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d Check Out More John Phillips: Instagram: @mcrpersian @drinkparlor https://www.drinkparlor.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - What's Up With The Root Beer Company? 05:20 - The Best Haircut I've Ever Gotten 12:03 - John Phillips Early Years 16:30 - Beach Boys Tour Manager Mentored Me 18:00 - Everything I Have Done In My Life Has Led Me to This Moment 22:45 - Woke Up One Day And Was Sick of Playing (Becoming A Manager) 28:15 - How To Be A Tour Manager 33:15 - Russian Forged Us Documents On A Starset Tour 37:00 - Almost Stuck In Serbia With Ice-T 44:16 - Siobhan’s Russian Story 4900 - Who John's Currently Working With 56:00 - Hypocrisy Of Eddie Trunk 1:02:00 - Hip Hop Vs Rock Vs Pop Tours 1:11:00 - What’s Next For John Phillips 1:18:00 - Balancing Work and Life 1:25:10 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #breakingbenjamin #snoopdogg #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-03
01:39:03

Abigail Posner: Is Google ACTUALLY Watching Us?

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Abigail Posner (Director of U.S Creative Works At Google / Anthropologist) to discuss the world of humans, technology, and music, and just how they all connect. We learn about Abigail's early years studying humanity and culture as an Anthropologist, as well as her transition into marketing and creative works for the massive tech company Google. We hear about her experience first starting out at a company like Google, how Google's algorithm advertises the products you'll love, and get Abigail's take on big questions like "why we buy luxury things?", "why we like certain music?", and "how to really build an audience today". All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More Abigail Posner: Instagram: @abigail_posner Twitter: @aposner https://www.abigailposner.com/ Human Code Podcast: https://www.abigailposner.com/podcasts-1/humancode 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - From Social Anthropology To Advertising 07:28 - Advertising vs Marketing 11:25 - How Google Decides What We Want 19:00 - What I Like is Culture 2800 - How Has Anthropology Changed Your View Of People? 38:40 - I Need My Glamour Feed 45:00 - Why We Buy Fancy Things 49:30 - Why Do We Like Certain Music? 57:00 - Starting At Google I Felt Like An Imposter 1:07:00 - Combining Tech And Anthropology 1:13:00 - Want To Build An Audience? Bring Them Value 1:21:00 - The Human Code podcast 1:29:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #music #podcasts #musicpodcast #google Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-27
01:32:16

Rob Graves [Pt. 2]: Developing Starset's Sound

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) once again to continue where we left off last episode, hearing about Rob's decision to leave Nashville, meeting up with Dustin, and hearing the very first songs that would grow to inspire the band Starset. We dive into Rob Graves's songwriting philosophy, look at some of the "magic tricks" of music, and touch on Rob's solo project Gods & Martyrs. All this and more, tune in and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More Rob Graves: Instagram/Twitter: @robgrav3s https://www.robgraves.com/ Check out more Starset episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Leaving Nashville 07:30 - Dustin Pitching The Idea For Starset 12:00 - Writing With Dustin 18:00 - Songs Are Not Finished Until The Last Minute 23:40 - The Magic Tricks Of Music 28:40 - Let The Song Guide Itself 33:00 - Creating Shouldn't Be Hard 40:04 - I Wasn’t Always This Zen 46:00 - Gods & Martyrs 55:00 - Perfection Is A Form Of Fear 1:02:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #red #starset #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-20
01:07:10

Rob Graves [Pt. 1]: Starset and Red Producer on Developing a Modern Sound

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Grammy-nominated Rob Graves (Producer / Starset / Red / Solo Artist) to hear his seemingly destined journey into the world of music. We take a look back at his early years along with the songs and people that pushed and inspired him, as well as his incredible success working with bands like Red, and Starset. We get Rob's thoughts on guitar tones, managing creativity, and a deep dive into how he developed his personal sound when producing. All this and more tune in and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More Rob Graves: Instagram/Twitter: @robgrav3s https://www.robgraves.com/#/ Check out more Starset episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6 00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Randy Rhodes Changed Rob's Life 09:25 - Going To Berklee Broke Me 16:0:8 - There are a Lot of Bands I Don't Like 2140 - My Music Career Chose Me 24:25 - Pro Tools Was Magic 28:15 - I Pick The Tones That Fit The Record 39:00 - Moved To Nashville on Monday, Got Hired By Sony On Wednesday 47:40 - Implementing Strings On Red Album 52:15 - Managing Creativity 59:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #red #starset #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-13
01:01:13

Kelly Kereliuk: Soloing Between Marty Friedman and Nuno Bettencourt

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Kelly Kereliuk (Guitarist / Instructor / Lost Symphony / Prismind / Negus) to catch up on his newest projects including his instructive Youtube channel, teaching guitar concepts to players of all skill levels. We hear more details about Kelly's experience working on Lost Symphony records, and what it was like playing alongside his heroes on songs like Take Another Piece. We get the scoop on what a typical day for Kelly looks like and throw him into the hot seat as we get Kelly's opinions on the latest Motley Crue lineup and tour, the newest Metallica singles, and the newest generation of "online" guitar players. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d. Check Out More Kelly Kereliuk: Instagram: @kelly_kereliuk75 kellykereliuk.com Take Another Piece (feat. Marty Friedman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick, and Richard Shaw): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4umRs4RhxGc&ab_channel=LostSymphonyMusic Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 23 - Kelly Kereliuk: How to Write a Catchy Guitar Solo: https://youtu.be/sO1UvP7I8ow Ep. 22 - Kelly Kereliuk: The Best Guitarist You Haven't Heard of... Yet.: https://youtu.be/WcLKVHuf4Yg 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Kelly's YouTube Channel Is For All Guitar Players 10:50 - There Are No Wrong Notes 15:08 - New Players Don't Always Have The "Full Enchilada" 17:31 - Kelly's New Instagram Page 21:35 - Playing In Between My Hero's 28:30 - Working On Catnip High 33:00 - Being Your Own Boss 40:00 - A Typical Day For Kelly Kereliuk 46:46 - The Realization That Makes Good Guitar Players Great 58:20 - Rapid Fire Hot Topics 1:00:09 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #mötleycrüe #metallica #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-06
01:13:23

Satchel: Steel Panther Is More than Just D*ck Jokes

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Satchel (Guitarist / Songwriter For Steel Panther) to talk new Steel Panther music, the newest Steel Panther member, and more details on what happened with ex-bandmember Lexxi Foxx. We dive into the early years of Steel Panther looking at how the band became popular the "old school" way and hear about the crazy and often hilarious fans Steel Panther comes face to face with on tour. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Satchel and Steel Panther: Instagram: @steelpanther New album out now "On the Prowl" http://www.steelpantherrocks.com Check out The Video for "Friends with Benefits" https://youtu.be/vM6xASUJbhI Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 99 - Satchel: I F*cking Destroyed Ronnie James Dio in Ms. Pac-Man: https://youtu.be/CBNbpojBahs Ep. 98 - Satchel: We Didn't Want Lexxi Foxx to Leave Steel Panther: https://youtu.be/9O3kX1kw660 Ep 34 - Satchel: You're Either FOR Free Speech or You're Not: https://youtu.be/Je_fdbVzfrY Ep. 33 - Satchel: You're Gonna F*cking Love This and If You Don't I'm Gonna Kick You In The Balls: https://youtu.be/V1sY63Bitk4 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - We Should Make Picking Your Nose Totally Acceptable 0500 - Going On Tour With Winger 07:50 - New Steel Panther Song “Friends with Benefits” 12:00 - We "Made It" The Old School Way 17:00 - Steel Panther Dating App 24:00 - New Steel Panther Bassist Spyder 29:00 - What Does Satchel Think About The New Metallica Music 32:00 - Satchel Beat An Angry Judas Priest Fan 37:09 - I Wish Mick Mars The Best 41:15 - Life Without Lexxi 53:00 - Steel Panther Is Not Just Dick Jokes 01:01:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #steelpanther #satchel #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-27
01:03:00

Zuzana [Pt. 2]: The Most Unique Recording Session

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) once again to discuss some behind the scenes of a future Lost Symphony single, and what it's like recording in a room full of Ferraris. We dive into what's next for Starset and their upcoming tour, the differences when using an electric Cello, and how to deal with gigs that suck! Is music theory more harmful or helpful? Check out our take on the matter and let us know your thoughts down in the comments below! Check Out More Zuzana Engererova: Instagram: @zuzkycello / @lvmusicoasis Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 119 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 2]: What I Learned Touring with Starset: https://youtu.be/JHUP-4d6jEY Ep. 118 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 1]: Leaving Your 9 to 5 to Play Music Full-Time: https://youtu.be/ogs9d-fB4NI 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - New Lost Symphony Single?! 12:21 - Let's Record Next to The Ferraris 23:00 - How to Get a Full Orchestra Out of 3 Players 27:34 - New Starset Tour 31:20 - Electric Cello Better or Worse? 38:00 - I Don't Want To Have to Play Cello To Survive 41:21 - Dealing With Gigs That Suck! 47:57 - Is Music Theory Helpful or Harmful 52:31 - Working in Weddings Ruins Weddings FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #starset #lostsymphony #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-20
57:49

Zuzana [Pt. 1]: The Challenges of Playing Strings in Starset

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) to discuss The Raiders House Band, managing your own entertainment company, and how to establish yourself in a new city. Benny debates the importance of Social Media for Musicians and how it's changed his way of making content. We learn how different writing a Bollywood arrangement can be, and get some news that more Lost Symphony music could be on its way! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More Zuzana Engererova: Instagram: @zuzkycello / @lvmusicoasis Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 119 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 2]: What I Learned Touring with Starset: https://youtu.be/JHUP-4d6jEY Ep. 118 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 1]: Leaving Your 9 to 5 to Play Music Full-Time: https://youtu.be/ogs9d-fB4NI 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - The Raiders House Band 05:33 - Managing Your Own Entertainment Company 09:30 - Musicians May Need Social Media 16:25 - Managing Your Own Entertainment Company (Continued) 24:25 - New Lost Symphony?! 26:30 - How to Establish Yourself In A New City 41:43 - I Hate When Starset Changes Keys on us 49:15 - How Different is Writing A Bollywood Arrangement? 54:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #starset #lostsymphony #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-13
56:46

David Abbruzzese [Pt. 2]: The First Song I'd Play Back with Pearl Jam

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) for another round, this time hearing about his experience befriending Axl Rose and working with Guns N' Roses, David's new upcoming music projects, and the first song he'd play back with Pearl Jam. Benny Tells us the story behind his picture with Chuck Berry, and David gives us a special announcement! All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More David Abbruzzese: Instagram: @davidabbruzzese1968 The Garden of Earthly Delights: https://youtu.be/ctS2IfXfvP8 Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 65 - David Abbruzzese w/ Shannon Larkin: Who Needs Drugs When You Have Friends Like These?: https://youtu.be/kvboTR83IIA Ep. 64 - David Abbruzzese w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Mushroom Tea and Memories: https://youtu.be/ia1nJb7Om0g Ep. 21 - David Abbruzzese: Axl Rose Trusted Me to Steer the Ship: https://youtu.be/NqHSyuYN29Q Ep. 20 - David Abbruzzese: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Magic Mushrooms: https://youtu.be/3sIj-Wr7yQc 01:00 - Working with Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses 14:30 - Do Some Bands Need To "Hang It Up?" 19:00 - Why Do we Write Music? 23:00 - Making Friends From Lost Symphony 27:25 - New Music From David 29:50 - Benny's Picture With Chuck Berry 35:00 - What David Abbruzzese Does When He's Not Making Music 38:00 - The First Song I'd Play Back with Pearl Jam 45:30 - Problems With Ticket Master 55:00 - David Abbruzzese's Special Announcement FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #pearljam #gunsnroses #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-06
01:07:41

David Abbruzzese [Pt. 1]: I Would Play with Pearl Jam Again for Free

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory catch up with David Abbruzzese ( Ex-Pearl Jam / I. M. F) to hear about his latest projects honoring the legendary Jeff Beck, his funniest memories including the time he knocked over Stevie Wonder and ran into Gene Simmons all within the same 5 minutes, and a dive back into his past talking on his history with Pearl Jam and Yoko Ono. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d. Check Out More David Abbruzzese: Instagram: @davidabbruzzese1968 The Garden of Earthly Delights: https://youtu.be/ctS2IfXfvP8 Referenced Clips: Chuck Berry, John Lennon & Yoko Ono - https://youtu.be/ZbGuxGGOIV0?t=110 Yngwie Malmsteen doesn't eat Donuts. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMyNQKUH9U Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 65 - David Abbruzzese w/ Shannon Larkin: Who Needs Drugs When You Have Friends Like These?: https://youtu.be/kvboTR83IIA Ep. 64 - David Abbruzzese w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Mushroom Tea and Memories: https://youtu.be/ia1nJb7Om0g Ep. 21 - David Abbruzzese: Axl Rose Trusted Me to Steer the Ship: https://youtu.be/NqHSyuYN29Q Ep. 20 - David Abbruzzese: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Magic Mushrooms: https://youtu.be/3sIj-Wr7yQc 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - New Music 07:00 - The Time David Knocked Over Stevie Wonder, and Gene Simmons Fucked Up His Friends Shirt 09:40 - Accidentally Telling The President of Pro Tools Why Pro Tools Will Ruin Music 12:40 - David Loves Yoko Ono 17:00 - Hanging with Sean Lennon 26:30 - David Loves The Neurotic Guitarist 34:15 - I Would Play With Pearl Jam Again For Free 39:40 - David Used to Sneak Into Pantera Shows When They Were Playing Covers 48:40 - Meeting Shannon Larkin 52:00 - Becoming a Full Member of Pearl Jam 59:00 - The Competition With Eddie Vedder 1:00:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #pearljam #beatles #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-29
01:02:59

Richard Shaw [Pt. 2]: Writing for Cradle of Filth Felt Like a Job

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Richard Shaw once again to discuss the differences between writing for Cradle Of Filth and writing songs now, the magic of layering and how to make your guitars and vocals sound HUGE, as well as Richard Shaw's exciting new project with LickLibrary as he gears up to teach us some of the most insane guitar solos of the 90s. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Richard Shaw: Instagram: @richardshawguitarist https://www.amazon.com/Fretboard-Songwriting-Theory-Metal-genres/dp/B09M7YRDW3 https://www.licklibrary.com/ Premeditated Destruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1_TiC1UMxU Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10PFOH3mfHg Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 81 - Richard Shaw: The Moment That Changed the Way I Practice: https://youtu.be/suw1LUBoOSM Ep. 80 - Richard Shaw: There's No Such Thing as Original Music: https://youtu.be/4gkPWdhTrEs Ep. 3 - Richard Shaw: What Goes on Tour, Goes on Social Media: https://youtu.be/fd7m1gw9yv0 Ep. 2 - Richard Shaw: From Musical Theatre to Cradle of Filth: https://youtu.be/VyEx41WjV9c 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Richard Shaw Was The Original 07:00 - Writing For Cradle Of Filth Felt Like a Job 9:30 - The Magic Of Layering 18:00 - I've Only Played One Gig In My Entire Life With a Full Amp Stack... And it Sucked 23:30 - LickLibrary 30:00 - Nuno Complimented Richard's Guitar Solo 37:00 - The Moment Ozzy Stops... I Reckon That's It 38:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #cradleoffilth #licklibrary #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-22
42:31

Richard Shaw [Pt. 1]: I May Have Been TOO Honest...

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Richard Shaw to discuss what happened after his last episode, Richard's thoughts on Pantera and Metallica, and his approach to writing on Lost Symphony Records. Richard gives us his opinion on the importance of kids rediscovering old music with platforms like TikTok, and Ben tells us that his first time getting kicked out of backstage was by Steve Wood. All this and more, tune in and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Richard Shaw: Instagram: @richardshawguitarist https://www.amazon.com/Fretboard-Songwriting-Theory-Metal-genres/dp/B09M7YRDW3 Premeditated Destruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1_TiC1UMxU Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10PFOH3mfHg Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 81 - Richard Shaw: The Moment That Changed the Way I Practice: https://youtu.be/suw1LUBoOSM Ep. 80 - Richard Shaw: There's No Such Thing as Original Music: https://youtu.be/4gkPWdhTrEs Ep. 3 - Richard Shaw: What Goes on Tour, Goes on Social Media: https://youtu.be/fd7m1gw9yv0 Ep. 2 - Richard Shaw: From Musical Theatre to Cradle of Filth: https://youtu.be/VyEx41WjV9c 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - I May Have Been Too Honest... 06:00 - What Richard Shaw Thinks About Pantera 12:80 - I Don't Care How People Get Into Classic music...Just Get Into It! 18:00 - Richard Shaw Loves Everything About Metallica 25:00 - Ben Doesn't like Yngwie Malmsteen 29:00 - Steve Wood Kicked Benny Out Of Backstage 31:00 - Working With Marty Friedman On Lost Symphony 37:50 - When Drummers Flip The Feel 44:05 - How Did Richard Shaw Approach Writing On Lost Symphony 56:00 - Metallica Is Too Popular 1:00:00 - How Siobhán Recorded For The Queens Gambit 1:04:35 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #metallica #pantera #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-15
01:07:40

Shannon Larkin [Pt. 2]: Writing the New Godsmack Record

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Shannon Larkin once again to discuss the heartbreak that fueled Godsmack's upcoming record, and a look into Shannon's own personal writing inspiration for lyrics. Shannon recalls his experience talking with Alex Van Halen on tour and his dangerous yet incredible cigarette trick. We dive into more Apocalypse Blues Revival, hearing more on the recording process and the uniqueness of the band, as well as a retelling of the time Shannon and Dave Fortman both judged an American Idol-style competition. All this and more, tune in and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Shannon Larkin: Ep. 89 - Mikey Doling w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: The Strippers Would Buy Us Groceries: https://youtu.be/pPjDgh_t3LY Ep. 88 - Mikey Doling w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Meth is Not the Drug For Me: https://youtu.be/Wp4Qxy0x_0E Follow Shannon Larkin: IG: @shannonlarkin_13 theapocalypsebluesrevival.com 00:00 - Intro 02:31 - Heartbreak Makes a Hit 07:15 - Sully Dated Lady Gaga 10:30 - Meeting Alex Van Halen 15:00 - Lyrics Are Just Your Subconscious 25:00 - “Jack the Tripper” 33:00 - Recording ABR 40:00 - Judging A Competition With Dave Fortman 48:30 - Battling With Addiction 57:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #godsmack #shannonlarkin #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-09
01:04:39

Shannon Larkin [Pt. 1]: I Don't Give a F*ck About Fame or Fortune

Benny, Siobhán, and Cory check back in with their good friend Shannon Larkin to celebrate the success of Godsmack's newest release "Surrender" and discuss everything from his time with Ugly Kid Joe to Shannon's BIG love of Christmas. As always we get some psychedelic discussion diving into how Shannon internalizes music, the mystic music of Donavan, and the ability to see sound and color. We hear about what's up next for Shannon Larkin, his philosophy on the next chapter of his life, and his excitement to see The Apocalypse Blues Revival on the road. All this and more tune in and prepare to be 2020'd! Check Out More Shannon Larkin: Ep. 89 - Mikey Doling w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: The Strippers Would Buy Us Groceries: https://youtu.be/pPjDgh_t3LY Ep. 88 - Mikey Doling w/ GUEST HOST Shannon Larkin: Meth is Not the Drug For Me: https://youtu.be/Wp4Qxy0x_0E Follow Shannon Larkin: IG: @shannonlarkin_13 theapocalypsebluesrevival.com 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Shannon Loves Christmas...And The Occult! 09:30 - Shannon Larkin's BIG Christmas Decorations 10:30 - Seeing Sound and Color 18:23 - The Way Shannon Larkin Internalizes Music 24:30 - The Apocalypse Blues Revival Guitarist is Next Level 28:00 - Metallica VS Godsmack on Radio 36:00 - Shannon's Time in Ugly Kid Joe 47:10 - I hope I can Live Long Enough to Get To The Peak After Music 52:00 - I'm Ready for The Apocalypse Blues Revival Tour 56:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #godsmack #shannonlarkin #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-02
01:00:59

2022 Recap

As the year 2022 comes to a close Benny, Siobhán, and Cory look back at all the incredible guests we had this year and discuss some of their favorite moments and first impressions of the many guests we had on the 2020-d podcast in the year 2022. Let us know your favorite episodes from this year down in the comments below, and as always hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any episodes going into 2023. We want to thank all of you for watching and staying with us these past few years and we definitely look forward to another year of 2020-d. Check Out More 2020-d And Lost Symphony: 2020d: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtXAPE79jdIB8qscjeGlPY Lost Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hTrj9v3dZ-rJP_dEcAoKA Follow Us On Our Socials: FB: @yougot2020d, @lostsymphonymusic IG: @yougot2020d, @lostsymphonymusic Website: 2020-d.com, lostsymphony.com 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Brock Richards 02:45 - Steve Stevens 03:30 - Ron DeChant 04:30 - Bob St. John 05:25 - Cory Juba 06:30 - Damien Riehl 08:10 - Jonathan Wyner 09:15 - Sammy Ash 10:43 - David Ellefson 11:48 - Dave Fortman 12:49 - Cory and Dave Fortman Sing Styx with Shane Hall 13:13 - Richard Shaw 14:20 - Kishi Bashi 15:10 - Jim Wysocki 17:30 - Steve Wood 19:15 - Keith Wallen 22:18 - Cory Lowery 23:45 - Paul Lourenco 25:35 - Chris Caffery 27:30 - Joel Hoekstra 29:25 - Gary Holt 31:00 - Cody Ash 34:20 - Shota Nakama 37:19 - Alex Skolnick 39:40 - Kevin Martin 41:30 - Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal 44:00 - Zuzana Engererova 49:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #2022 #2022recap #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-12
52:15

Brock Richards: The First Thing I Do After a Starset Tour

Brock Richards (Guitarist / Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to check in with the Starset crew now that the acoustic tour has wrapped. We dive into the life of Brock Richards post-tour, debate if you can get away with mixing in headphones with today's technology, and hear about the time Siobhán and Brock helped produce a track that made it on Billboard. Brock gives us the scoop on his Evertune Bridges and how they're helping him stay in tune no matter the challenge (not sponsored by Evertune), as well as where we'll see Starset next on tour. All this and more tune in and prepare to be 2020d! Check out our other Starset episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6 Check out Brock Richards: IG: @brockrichards https://starsetonline.com/ 00:00 - Intro 06:30 - Acoustic Tour Check In 11:38 - Building A Studio 21:00 - Can You Mix In Headphones? 25:08 - Siobhán and Brock's Track Made It On Billboard 37:00 - I’m A Hobbyist 42:00 - Evertune Bridges 50:30 - Next Starset Tour 57:18 - I Don’t Like Business 1:02:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #starset #tourlife #brockrichards #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-05
01:05:11

Steve Stevens: My Number One Job Working with Billy Idol

Steve Stevens (Guitarist / Billy Idol) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to discuss his Residency in Vegas, a new Billy Idol EP, and Steve Steven's personal number one job when working with Billy Idol. We dive into the current music climate, going over how apps like TikTok are changing the ways kids discover music, the downsides that come with only being a digital guitar player, and how producers are moving away from the trend of "cut and paste" on new songs. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020-d! Check out our other Steve Steven episodes: Ep. 30 - Steve Stevens: Why Billy Idol Doesn't Use Pyro (Hint: Blame Nickleback): https://youtu.be/nF8BUaNk__Y Ep. 29 - Steve Stevens: Rebel Yell Was Recorded on a $600 Guitar: https://youtu.be/ZXi3lHN-6dQ Check out Steve Stevens: Ig: @stevestevens Steve's Signature Amp: https://youtu.be/hHCOsxrq5I4 https://www.facebook.com/stevestevensofficial/ https://www.stevestevensguitar.com/ https://billyidol.net/ https://www.knaggsguitars.com/ 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Vegas Residencies 11:00 - New Billy Idol EP 18:15 - Kids Are Rediscovering Their Parents Music 25:00 - My Number One Job Working With Billy Idol 32:00 - Discovering Artists On Youtube 39:50 - Getting Away From Cut and Paste 51:25 - Meeting Robert Fripp 58:08 - What I Tap Into While on Stage 1:00:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #billyidol #stevestevens #guitar #lasvegas #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-28
01:03:48

Ron DeChant [Pt. 2]: Refining the Starset Trajectory

Ron DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to discuss the incredible band Rammstein and their massive tour production, the early days of Starset and the drive that Dustin and the band had to make Starset a reality, and the current world of music marketing and where people are finding music these days. We dive more into Starset's latest tour and how much of this tour was really made DIY by the members themselves, as well as the implications for the future of music by bypassing big companies like Live Nation and Ticketmaster. All this and more tune in right now and prepare to be 2020-d. Check out our other Starset episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6 Check out Ron DeChant: IG: @rondechant https://starsetonline.com/ 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - I Bet Rammstein's Singer and Dustin Would be Kindred Spirits 09:00 - In Starset's Early Days we Were Pushing Everything To The Absolute Limit 15:03 - Time Has Helped Starset 22:00 - Listening to the Competition 33:39 - Dustin Was Doing Anything to Get People to Hear His Music 44:50 - I Would Love to Disrupt The Ticketmaster Machine 51:00 - We've Built this Tour On Our Own 53:30 - There are no Boring People in Starset 57:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #starset #tourlife #rondechant #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-20
59:58

Ron DeChant [Pt. 1]: It's Been 10 Years and We're Just Getting Started

Ron DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to check back in with our friends over at Starset hearing the latest on their acoustic tour, the intense planning that went into making it happen, and how different an acoustic tour really is compared to a stadium tour. Ron breaks down life on the road and all the good and bad that comes with it. We discuss what makes a great Tour Manager, the post-covid demand for more drivers in the music industry, and some exciting news from our very own Cory Paza and Benny Goodman. All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020'd! Check out our other Starset episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLifTWMs4uo8JtPR0Il5vY49gpJChsz9-6 Check out Ron DeChant: IG: @rondechant https://starsetonline.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Starset Acoustic Tour Check In 13:00 - Starset Team Are All Multitalented 16:50: - Hiking on Tour 20:32 - What Does Prep Look Like For A Starset Tour? 26:58 - The Quality Of Our Show is Always First 29:47 - The Strings Really Shine On The Acoustic Tour 35:15 - Advice to Potential Tour Managers 41:40 - Tour Life 43:30 - Getting Away From Corporate Life 48:00 - Cory and Ben’s All That Remains Story 54:30 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #starset #tourlife #rondechant #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-13
58:12

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