Making Waves, The ShipRocked Podcast

In this episode of *Making Waves*, the hosts dive into an engaging conversation with Jackson, the frontman of the energetic band Silly Goose. The discussion explores the band's unconventional journey, their dynamic sound blending metal, rap, and alt-rock influences, and their DIY ethos of performing impromptu shows to connect with audiences in unique ways. Jackson reflects on the creative process, the impact of their viral videos, and the challenges of navigating the modern music industry. Listeners get an inside look at the band's upcoming plans, including their headline tour and anticipated debut on ShipRocked. With humor and sincerity, this episode showcases the resilience and innovative spirit of a rising band carving out their own path in the music world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Justin Press and Chad Nicefield sit down with Stevic MacKay, former guitarist of the genre-bending band 12 Foot Ninja, to discuss his creative evolution and eclectic projects. From reflections on life in Minnesota and humorous takes on cultural quirks to unveiling his "parallel reality switch" invention, Stevic's wit and innovation take center stage. The conversation delves into his transition from music to multimedia ventures, including his lyric-writing toolkit and collaborations in music technology. Packed with anecdotes, philosophical musings, and anticipation for his appearance at the Shiprocked music cruise, this episode offers a candid look at Stevic's boundless creativity and humor.  www.stevicmackay.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Parkway Drive's frontman Winston takes us behind the scenes of their explosive live shows and two-decade journey, all leading up to their much-anticipated return to Shiprocked, a unique music cruise where fans can experience the band in an intimate, high-energy setting. Winston reflects on Parkway Drive's evolution from small clubs to massive arenas, revealing the passion and trust they share with fans. He shares candid insights on the intense logistics of their pyrotechnic-laden performances and the incredible work of their dedicated crew. Plus, hear about Winston's excitement for Shiprocked's 80s-themed nights and the chance to connect directly with fans on board. This episode is packed with stories of growth, gratitude, and adrenaline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Making Waves, join hosts Al McManus and Justin Press as they welcome Spirit World frontman Stu Folsom. The conversation flows from on-tour stories to the band's distinctive mix of Western horror and thrash metal. Folsom shares his journey through metal-themed cruises, how his rodeo roots shape their aesthetic, and the creative process behind albums like Death Western and the upcoming Helldorado. With humor and insight, this episode reveals how Spirit World crafts a unique vision that melds heavy metal with Western-inspired storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood ain't dead yet, as Making Waves welcomed Hollywood Undead for episode 130.  Being a sex inferno after 65, indiscretion in the cocaine game, making a hit song without the hit, the Jellyroll effect, and sex, drugs, and rap & roll as a family man. It was an inspired hour with Charlie Scene and Johnny 3 Tears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got Carnal with Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More, discussing the importance of stretching your legs artistically while retaining value with your longtime fans. How collaborations come to be, they tend to be easier than you think. The working relationship between band members when you're in four different places and the importance of getting in the same room. And how podcasts can become a muse for your latest album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hunt for coffee, the benefits of cinnamon, his take on video games, first gigs, how the band got together, and the effort to keep music organic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fully independent and the master of her destiny, Luna Aura took us on her path to success from session and sync artist to fully formed recording and touring act with only her blood and sweat as collateral. Her latest EP, The Fiction, with its sinister artwork yet bright-sounding dark numbers, illuminates her belief in contrasts. Learn about one of her biggest fans, who also happens to be an icon in the hard rock world, while also enjoying discussing her favorite aspect of the road, cuisine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of the May 3rd release of his latest solo album, Infinity Now (Rise Records), Breaking Benjamin guitarist and backing vocalist Keith Wallen took the time to discuss learning Metallica riffs at 15, his never-ending touring schedule, his methodology for getting 7 hours of sleep and making good on graduating from the University of Tennessee. He also discussed the idea of holding onto songs or giving them away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is all here! Our powerhouse Q&A onboard ShipRocked Cruise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 121, our final podcast before we set sail on ShipRocked 2024, found us in conversation with Coco, the lead singer and guitarist for Winona Fighter, talking all things Boston, Nashville, punk rock, the opportunities of playing Bonnaroo and gaining traction with their peers in the pop/punk world. They may, may not, maybe, not sure, but they will be putting out new music soon as well as embarking on a tour with some of their heroes; it's gonna be a banner year in the Winona household. Also, the Misfits are a pop/punk band at the heart of it, just with a few more demons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does one get both Cannibal Corpse to loathe you and Janet Jackson to love you? You'll have to check out Episode 120 of Making Waves, the Shiprocked podcast featuring our guests Chris and Brandon of CROBOT. How to participate with your label while keeping your dignity, the gig outside of the gig, and how to tell your daughter that Dad's poop too. It's all here right before your stinkin' eyes and ears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves, Episode 119, the Christmas edition, featured Jack Underkofler Dead Poet Society, who offered us everything but a lump of coal for the hour. Their new album, Fission, is a heavily influenced breakup record due out a week before ShipRocked 2024; timing is everything. We spoke about the band's popularity in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, because it's like a national holiday when they come to town. The absurd beauty of Prague and Amsterdam, why his two dream rooms to play are both in Virginia and why it's crucial to play basement parties from time to time. This plus his experience at Berklee School of Music when, in a brief moment of anxiety, he changed majors immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves episode 118 features Jami Morgan of the mighty Code Orange. The Pittsburgh native took the time to discuss the band's latest album, The Above, and its continued growth of the group from hardcore upstarts to metal titans who treat their albums in a cinematic approach while expanding their sonic palette beyond pure cacophony, giving the music and the listener a chance to breathe. Wrestling, the opportunity to work with Chicago legends Steve Albini and Billy Corgan, and the grand life of a tortoise are touched upon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Wilson, vocalist and guitarist for England's Kid Kapichi, are on the cusp of the new punk generation. Their third album, "There Goes The Neighborhood," which includes “Tamagotchi” and “Let's Get To Work,” is already drawing massive attention months before its release in March 2024. We talked about the song-building process, delivering profound ideas via danceable music, the rigorous task of making videos, British culture, and being an Arsenal supporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 117 featuring Brixton's Tigercub. Their latest release The Perfume Of Decay displays their influences while forging a new path. The discussion lead us into the daunting aspect of touring as they try to establish a fanbase, playing to 25,000 one day and 100 the next. Playing analog gear in a digital world, working with notable figures in the music industry and the art of navigating the US roadways. All this plus the smell of an advent calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 115 welcomed Mike of Mike's Dead to the podcast. His latest EP Bite Down is ready to hit the market as a continuation of his ability to drop singles briskly. His move from university business major to audio production school changed his trajectory, and his love of nu metal, industrial, and NY hip hop paved the way to the sound he has today. We discussed the idea of self-containment, finding your lane, narrative in 1st and 3rd person, and flipping the current music industry paradigm on its head. He'll be joining ShipRocked for the first time in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 114 was frightfully good, featuring our guest Chris Motionless of Motionless in White for our annual Halloween edition. We talked ghouls, goblins, vampires, and werewolves, plus touring until the tires come off the bus, pushing the boundaries of what the band does sonically and the ballet that is working with characters, dancers, pyro, and the most extensive production of the band's career—all this and more, including Chris's first Halloween experience and securing his bucket list items.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucky 113 as Making Waves latest episode features AJ from Austin Texas metalcore stalwarts Fire FromThe Gods. The influence of Jonathan Davis, the boot camp of the New York hardcore scene, singing like Seal, album reinventions, the Texas effect and Corey Glover's Jamaican isn't half bad.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 112 of Making Waves brings us Matt Brandyberry, vocalist/founder of From Ashes To New. Old-school hip-hop, the Top 5 rappers of all-time, how he discovered metal, there is no Plan B, working your way up the musical food chain, their latest album Blackout and having a son who is a musical savant.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #111 of Making Waves welcomed Theresa and Alex of the Brighton-based band Yonaka. Fear of the dark, the return of synthwave, how an EP is almost an LP, with practice pop can be punk when played live, self-healing thru music and the art of breaking in the States without breaking the bank. Check out their latest release Welcome To My House, it's a favorite of Tay-Tay's  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez put the power in power trio. The band Makes Waves and discusses everything from authentic Mexican food, the last time they cried, growing up in a non-musical family, being vulnerable in the studio, and how to properly bicker with bloodline bandmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal, Boxing and Food, this is the metal paradigm in 2023 and no one embodies these like Chef extraordinaire Chris Santos who's taking his love of the culinary arts to top tier restaurants, television and festivals but has now leveraged his influence into the world of metal and boxing thru his relationship with the iconic Metal Blade Records and the world of professional boxing as well as home fitness. Check out this episode and find out the first records he ever stole, why Paul Stanley was at his wedding and why Tijuana is the perfect location for his first fight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva and the boys Make Waves.. discussing garage bands, the culinary delights of international touring, and using pre-recorded tracks in a live setting. We also get a visit from the band mascot "Merf"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 108 of Making Waves featured Ayron Jones discussing songs about fucking, understanding the black legacy of The Rolling Stones, attaining and maintaining musical status, the art of arena rock, and how to moderate your moderation, plus his new album and single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being creative during difficult times, Spanish fluency, the fastest 15 years in the music business... also, "Plant or Flower?" Check out Aranda's favorite charity, F.A.I.T.H. Kids at www.faithkids10.org and give a couple bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias discusses decision-making at a crossroads and how his early work experiences shaped his trajectory. Longevity and the constant change in the music industry. Uncle Donny's bus driving and near-death experiences. Nearly killing state troopers, vodka tonic, sprite, and bread. Also, a magical impression of being from the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Ep 103 featured Matty of Memphis May Fire, metal core stalwarts with a hankering for bar b que and pomade. Matty discusses the dichotomy of wearing floral prints in a sea of black while sandblasting earholes. His early Christian music background still plays in his daily life and he tells the tale of driving from Spokane to Dallas on a wing and a prayer. All this plus 2 Chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin joins us from his native Toronto and shares the virtues of Rush, how he'd rather be eaten by a shark than mauled by a bear, the beginnings of BRKN Love, how the band creates spontaneity, and how his bandmates are his favorite musicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real thunder from Down Under, Winston McCall of Parkway Drive joined us on Making Waves to discuss the just finished US Tour, the idea of a self-sustainable band, the brilliance of the power ballad, the idea behind Surf Goth, the clearest waters he's ever seen, reinvention of Parkway's sound and how ShipRocked made him one with the audience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE onboard ShipRocked '23. Your host Justin Press and Chad Nicefield try to keep this thing on the rails. Some amazing stuff happens here! Let's just say "Panic Piss and Nervous Shit"! With Leo Moracchioli, (Frogleap Studios, YouTube) Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies), Chris Motionless (Motionless in White), Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara), Hyro The Hero, Noah Sebastian (Bad Omens). Winston McCall (Parkway Drive).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a very special version of Making Waves! Recorded LIVE onboard ShipRocked Cruise 2023, Justin and Chad get rowdy with Hyro The Hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 93 featured the affable and effervescent John Kooper of the spiritually guided rock outfit Skillet. Matters of the new album Dominion, the joy of free pizza courtesy of strangers, the honor of playing for the troops, how rock and roll is now a family vacation, and the art of not falling into the Spinal Tap trap of picking up control tower comms on your wireless unit were unde the verbal microscope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 92 featured the affable and effervescent John Kooper of the spiritually guided rock outfit Skillet. Matters of the new album Dominion, the joy of free pizza courtesy of strangers, the honor of playing for the troops, how rock and roll is now a family vacation, and the art of not falling into the Spinal Tap trap of picking up control tower comms on your wireless unit were unde the verbal microscope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 91 found the fellas talking with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus frontman, songwriter and creative force Ronnie Winter about high fidelity, the power of one really great song, how high winds and festivals don't mix and the the band's latest offering A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Called LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 90 features the horror director and writer Myles Eufurth for this special Halloween edition. Crocodile men, Twiztid, the influence of Psycho on the young mind and what's it like to act with Steel Panther. Plus Chad asks the question we all wanted to know….. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 89 featured guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin who just set out on a solo trek of Europe and the UK so at 2am he spoke with us about three-part harmonies, Breaking Ben boot camp, off ramping to the blues, the pleasantries of the mid-range and the essence of being a turtle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 88 of Making Waves, the ShipRocked featured Davey Suicide. The conversation covered a new take on Bowie, the Rolodex of serial killers, how fatherhood changes the day to day, the determination of chasing love and how you can only suicide yourself in your career. Plus, the absurdity of the metal tough guy. His latest single “Caught In The Fire” is out now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode features Lacey Sturn, ex-vocalist of Flyleaf, Billboard chart-breaking solo artist, author, and a Whoseever ambassador.  Meeting your heroes in awkward places, finding lyrical inspiration in the heaviest of places, the nuisance between faith and true belief, and how creativity spreads its wings into realms you never thought imaginable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 86 features former Megadeth co-founder David Ellefson discussing his latest project The Kings of Thrash, which alongside former Deth' guitarists Jeff Young and Chris Poland will revisit the seminal thrash albums Killing Is My Business and So Far, So Good, So What giving fans a chance to hear them in their entirety. Must be all the Ellefson Coffee Company products he's consuming because Dave can't slow down as his record label, vast musical ventures and books/films are all ongoing. Also, we've pretty much convinced him to go country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the intricacies of Ft. Wayne, IN, how NOT to pick up your future wife, being a songwriter to the stars and Sahaj's transition from LA to the midwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 85 features D.R.U.G.S. frontman and mastermind Craig Owens discussing the process behind the band's comeback album Destroy Rebuild, how his process during the recording process was reminiscent of Steely Dan's approach, expanding the band's sound to include pop, big rock and ethereal to compliment their post-punk attack. Also, one of the more enlightening items was his story about writing and recording with Dr. Dre as per the good Doctor's request, it's quite the tale. All this and writing sad songs on a boat while being probed by the elders on the previous cruise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 83 features Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie & The Hired Guns. The little ol band from Tejas has been grinding out 200+ shows a year one town at a time while finding their profile grow steadily with their high octane blend of Lone Star country and southern rock. Check out how Van Halen was pivotal to their video making, what it's like to write your debut in a pawn shop and how a wedding party led to the band's name. Grab your favorite salsa and check out this hour of power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 83 was a jammed packed affair as Seth & Briton from the Florida metal sensation Wage War sent us down us rabbit hole that is Taylor Swift, while exploring their biggest tour to date with Slipknot, the idea of a single a month, how they have been the hardest working band since the road has opened back up (data proves as much) and why the Sunshine state is so damn metäl!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 82 featured Nonpoint vocalist, the dreaded Elias Soriano. He spoke of the new business model the band employs, going independent, accepting aging in rock & roll, the difficulty of No.2 and the necessity of content creation in the modern paradigm of marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 81 featuring Anthrax legend, vocalist Joey Belladonna and his lovely wife Krista joined us to discuss 40 years of thrash metal, why Journey matters and the advent of band-created liquor and cannabis model in the modern rock world. Plus we find out what the first records they both bought with their own money were.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey from Islander joins from backstage prior to Islander's gig at The Forge in Joliet, IL to make waves about eating four steaks, starting a band with his brother, the origins of his war paint and the definition of the word "Fran." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 78 features Bay Area thrash legend and one of the hardest working men in Metal Phil Demmel formerly of Machine Head and now back with his original band Vio_lence as well as the #1 fill-in for Slayer, Lamb of God, Overkill, Nonpoint and others + Golf, Metal and the art of learning 18 Slayer tracks in 24 hours. All this and more during the hour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 77 was a 60-min hootenanny with our friends Ryan & Adrian of Otherwise : your parents record collections, fight club featuring Bob Marley, the comings and goings of band members, the loan sharks at labels and the best worst dumbest smartest thing ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Waves Episode 76 features Arizona's Scary Kids Scaring Kids' Pouyan and Cove talking about their soon to be released comeback album Out Of Light. After nearly a decade hiatus the band created a big, sweeping powerhouse of a record using several vocalists and expanding their sound. Check out how they did it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina and Drew join us on Making Waves! The gang chats about broken feet, The ShipRocked Experience, growing up on old-school country music and whether or not practicing your moves in front of a mirror is good advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices