Drinks With Johnny

Johnny and his friend Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides continue their conversation about their latest single Bleeders. We learn how friend of the show, Blasko, was the brains behind BVB’s collaboration with the American Red Cross to help with blood donations. Andy sharing how his efforts of removing negative people from his life was an inspired the new music. We are hear a great analogy about how America is like everyone has done cocaine. Keaton Day becomes our new favorite holiday as Andy shares why Michael Keaton is the GOAT. In efforts to bring awareness the best pirate themed lazer tag location in his home town, Andy shares how he has used his Patreon show get this mystical location the best Yelp reviews in the land. The boys round out the great second part of the chat with some football talk and tease future reoccurring check ins with Andy during the NFL season. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we are joined by Johnny’s friend Andy Biersack. Fresh off Black Veil Brides’ release of the new single Bleeders, Andy shares his thoughts about how to break the mold in modern music promotion without giving into the TikTok driven era. Johnny shares how Andy’s infamous awards speak made “here’s the thing” a staple phrase in Avenged Sevenfold’s camp. With Johnny’s band newly into free agency, he is able to hear Andy’s experiences with it, which leads to why signing with Spinefarm seems to be the best label to help BVB make comic book themed records and musical themed EP’s. We also learn why Sweeney Todd is so influential for Andy as an artist. And what episode would be complete with a joke around OJ Simpson? All this and more on this 1st of 2 episodes with the ever entertaining Andy Biersack! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After rocking audiences for over 30 years, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. sits down with Johnny to promote the new album, Veritas. Sonny shares his feelings on the album’s sound and how it was recorded in a different way for the band. How did cruising with HR of Bad Brains lead to Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God featuring on Veritas? What ties to Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer led to her feature on the album? We learn that along with Sonny’s take on the resurgence in Nu Metal. After Johnny dives into the sound of the new album, they discover he and Sonny have worked with mutual friends and discuss working with some of the best in the music business. The conversation concludes with Sonny teasing Johnny with the possibility to roll to an WWE event together to go see Sonny’s friend, Rey Mysterio, wrestle. All this and more for your listening pleasure in this part 2 of 2 episode! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After rocking audiences for over 30 years, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. sits down with Johnny to promote the new album, Veritas. With Sonny being from San Diego, things start off with some friendly football trash talk between Sonny’s Chargers and Johnny’s Raiders, and learn what it’s been like as a San Diego sports fan. Sonny shares a behind the curtain peek of what it’s like to have songs that have become stadium staples and what that looks from a modern business standpoint in publishing. The sports and music talk leads into what it’s like working with WWE on the music side, and how going to school with Rey Mysterio has lead to a long time friendship between him and P.O.D. What’s it like to have a movie made around your song? We hear the perks and the bum outs of P.O.D.’s hit song Boom being the center piece for the Kevin James movie, “Here Comes the Boom.” All this and more for your listening pleasure in this part 1 of 2 episode! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As Johnny and Swerve continue to break down and discuss the specific steps Swerve took to becoming the first black World Champion at AEW, we get into music and podcasting. Swerve talks about how his hip hop career got started and the hit “Big Pressure” became his entrance music at AEW and what that deal entails. Working with Grammy winning producer Flash Garments and creating remixes with the freedom to release however and whenever, music is not just another room in swerves house but a continuing passion sparking ideas for music videos and keeping a busy man busier. As the laughs continue we get into the Swerve City Podcast with Monteasy and Swerve talking to other wrestlers and athletes, finding what gave them their edge, and sharing stories of wild times in each of their lives. Then Johnny brings it back to wrestling praising the match at Double or Nothing with Christian Cage and asking why Swerve dissed Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They also talk about the guy standing next to Q during the match, and who let him into the crowd. Floyd Money Mayweather, Las Vegas, Double or Nothing and much, much more. Cheers! This episode is sponsored by GOO'D Extracts https://goo-dextractsofficial.com/ https://goo-dextractsd8.com/ Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland joins the show this week to talk about his rising success, where he came from, and his title defense at Double or Nothing in Las Vegas against Christian Cage. In Part 1 of this episode, we hear about Swerve's work ethic and how he tries to take something with him after every match and feud he works. We learn where in part his drive comes from with his military background, and taking the steps one at a time on the path to success. Johnny and Swerve discuss the similarities and differences between the music industry and wrestling, and how patience can guide you and help reach your goals not only in business but in everyday life. A lot of opportunities have come to Swerve through hard work and patience, including a step into Hollywood, so naturally the guys share their guilty pleasures when it comes to movies and disagree on a few. Plus Adam Cole, WWE, AEW and more!  This episode is sponsored by GOO'D Extracts https://goo-dextractsofficial.com/ https://goo-dextractsd8.com/ Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Johnny continue to walk down memory lane together, and discuss their at times mutual drummer Arin Ilejay. Arin toured with and recorded the 2013 album Hail to the King with Johnny and Avenged Sevenfold as well as Islander's 2016 release Power Under Control. The two reminisce on their individual experiences with Arin as well as the crossover triangle that tie them together. Speaking of crossover, we get a little inside look on how Mikey became friends with "The Icon" Sting and what pro wrestling means to him. The guys share their affinity for Sting and the eras he graced our televisions with, and when Mikey and Johnny ran into each other at the Greensboro Coliseum in March to witness his last match ever. From NWA to WCW to WWE and AEW these wrestling fans find themselves feeling like teenagers again sharing in the memories. So join 'em in another fun chat filled with laughs and insight on this weeks episode of Drinks With Johnny! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by Mikey Carvajal of the band Islander, Johnny navigates through wrestling, murder and music on this weeks episode of Drinks with Johnny. The two talk about how Mikey is involved in the Whosoever Foundation and becoming a teacher and mentor to Jonathan Davis of Korn’s son through the program. We also hear about the new forthcoming album scheduled to release June 28th, Grammy Nominated and the single Ritual of Death. A song inspired by the famed West Memphis Three and the “unsolved” murder from the 90’s. Mikey shares his passion to bring awareness to this crime and how he related to the three teenagers from a small town not too different from his own. Taking us through the origin of his band to the newest release coming independently, and what that means for them in the music industry. With a few member changes along the way, Islander has been putting out music for a while now and toured with many bands - including Avenged Sevenfold, which is how we get to how these two musicians came together for this chat! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Johnny & Brando are joined by the hosts of Busted Open, David LaGreca & WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Johnny & Brando are joined by the hosts of Busted Open, David LaGreca & WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our chat with Bert McCracken of The Used starts with hearing his favorite pop singers, and how that led to his soon to be released solo pop album. We learn how John Feldmann (Goldfinger/producer) is like an extended member of The Used who has played a huge in The Used sound, and as well as the upcoming solo album. Rumors spark as Bert and Johnny tease a possible Avenged Sevenfold and The Used tour in the near future. Bert shares how he will go by Bert The Used on this solo project and reveals what song The Used released that was originally going to be on his solo album. Johnny and Bert get real speaking about mental health and how depression affects each differently. Just because you are emo doesn’t mean you have to live in it. If you enjoy this episode be sure to go back and listen to part 1 for even for great stories from Bert “The Used” McCracken.  Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny sits down with Bert McCracken of The Used as the two catch up in preparation of the upcoming Avenged Sevenfold and The Used show in Jakarta. Bert shares an entertaining story about the last time he was in Jakarta and gave some very strong weed to Tim Commerford of Prophets of Rage. We also get a DWJ EXCLUSIVE when Bert shares news of an upcoming album of B-Sides called Meds. After 12 years off of booze, Bert share what led to the change, how weed has helped and the ongoing journey he is on dealing with physical depression. We Were Young Festival has fostered an emo resurgence and the boys reminisce about emo’s first festival, Van’s Warped Tour. Learn what your new favorite phrase “boppin' off” means, what was the first album Bert owned, and much much more on part 1 with Mr. McCracken.  Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being an actor in Platoon before being a musician, and still being in contact with that cast who come out to shows. What it was like coming up in the MTV generation phase of the music industry? Living Colour was on the first Lollapalooza, and Corey explains how it has changed to being similar to other festivals today. Corey and Johnny dive into the ideology behind some of the lyrics of Sonic Universe's debut album. Touring the world, fighting off paparazzi with Mick Jagger, and being swarmed by fans in Brazil. Corey speaks to his fandom of WWE from childhood to today with CM punk using their song as his entrance theme. Corey expands on his comments about Lenny Kravitz’s career and the opportunities for black people in rock music. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Johnny is joined by Corey Glover of the legendary Living Colour! The boys discuss sharing the stage for the first time at Madison Square Garden. Corey talks about the origin of his new band Sonic Universe and its conception at ShipRocked with an all-star roster. Johnny then dissects the album. What was it like having Mick Jagger helping with Living Colour’s first album? We hear the story of how Mick Jagger’s support is how Living Colour got their first record. What was on a mix tape that Mick Jagger made specifically for Corey? Corey teases his acting career highlights in part one of two with this week's amazing guest! Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the chat gets deeper into hallucinogens, Johnny and Keith talk about the benefits to mental health and the awareness it brings. While expanding new perceptions and how that may affect your song writing and general view on performance. Are Apple Watches recording everything (of course) and WTF is it with Keith and guacamole? These questions are maybe answered with more questions and the guys get back into some music talk. What was it like touring with Gavin Rossdale and Bush? What’s new for Breaking Benjamin? And a few laughs along the way. Enjoy.  Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we hear from Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin as he gets set to release a solo album. Johnny and Keith break down the tour they did together, and the mutual friends they share. The two talk about “punishers” in the dressing rooms and how to handle a hangover after hanging out with Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria. Keith shares his writing process both with Breaking Benjamin and his solo album and how he approaches each differently. Then they get to Ayahuasca and other drugs.  Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avenged Sevenfold is coming back to Brazil?!? Yup, listen in for even more details. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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