The LA Lloyd Podcast

LA Lloyd talked with Nita Strauss during her headlining tour with Diamante and Starbenders. They talked about Nita's album Call of the Void which she described as an "educational experience as a songwriter."  The difference in this album compared to her previous ones was the approach of writing songs that were not only for herself but others she worked with.  This led to collaborations with the likes of Lzzy Hale, Dorothy and the Number One song Dead Inside with David Draiman from Disturbed. Nita was asked if she considers herself a role model.  Her take on it is if someone looks at her as one, she takes it very seriously.  She hopes fans that look up to her can sense the positive vibe she gives off.  It's a celebration of her getting away from the self-destructive ways she had been channeling earlier in her life.  

Scott Stevens was the success story of 2023 on the Rock 30 countdown. He released the song Spirits High through his band the Exies.  It took over 30 weeks for the song to reach number one on the Rock 30.  This was made possible with the fans' continuous requests week after week that got it to the top. Scott didn't sit idle with the success of Spirits High.  As he tells LA Lloyd, there's been a lot of things percolating regarding the Exies music.  The next chapter of this story brings us to the new song For What It's Worth.  Its inspiration comes from the path of the Exies eventually coming to a stop.  From there, Scott works with many amazing artists as producer and songwriter.  And then the path eventually leads back to creating music for the Exies again.   LA Lloyd has constantly questioned Scott if there would ever be an Exies reunion.  Fans will be happy to know that it will be at the venue that got it all started for Scott and the band.  After so many years, they will perform May 29, 2024 at The Viper Room in Los Angeles. In addition to Scott's success as an artist, he will talk about working as producer for Dorothy, Shinedown, Lzzy Hale, Daughtry, Starbenders, Lilith Czar and countless others.

Daughtry finally reached Number one on the LA Lloyd Rock 30 with the song Artificial.  Chris will give his thoughts on the inspiration of that song on how society is dealing with the growth of Artificial Intelligence at record breaking speed. You probably noticed in the Artificial video of Chris' workout ethic. He tells LA Lloyd, "I have the strongest willpower of anyone I know." He continued, "If I know that I am preparing for something, there is nothing you can do to make me crack."   The new single from Daughtry is Pieces.  The lyrics will definitely hit you emotionally when you listen to it.  He sings, "I'm learning to live with the pieces of me."  That's pretty heavy knowing the background of his pain losing a family member.  

Papa Roach has an emotional song called leave A Light On. According to Jacoby Shaddix, it's his favorite moment during their set as it is done acoustically with the fans doing a sing-along. Benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the band's royalties on this song are being donated directly to the AFSP, in perpetuity. Every time the song is streamed, downloaded, or used in any way a donation is being made. The band's initial donation to the AFSP of $155,000 was presented at their final show in Denver, Colorado.  If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or the Crisis Text Line (Text TALK to 741741) to talk to someone who can help. You are not alone. Together, we can talk away the dark." Chris Daughtry attended a Papa Roach show recently in Nashville. Jacoby will talk about how this collaboration came to happen after he invited Chris on stage to sing "Scars."

”Faith” is a word you will hear Scott Stapp mention many times in this Podcast.  The Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist released his fourth solo album, Higher Power on March 15, 2024. Working with long-time friend and producer Scott Stevens, the relationship led to writing some of the best songs in his career. Scott said this regarding the single Higher Power, “Where I was in my life at the time, without that song even being, it was the song that had to be the title track and had to be the first song on the record because that's where the journey began.”  Dorothy will be featured on a duet on the track If These Walls Could Talk. Scott shares a great story about how he knew the minute he saw her live that she was the only person who had the vocals that would make this song come to life.  In addition, he talks about the Creed Reunion and the Creed Cruise as well.

Slash is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, original Guns N' Roses member and founder of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.  What's next for the Gibson axe-slinger?  He follows his dream and passion to recreate some of the greatest Blues songs ever written.  "Orgy Of The Damned" is a 12-song album dedicated to the Blues featuring Slash on guitar and an all-star lineup of vocalists including Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Beth Hart, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), Demi Lovato, Dorothy, and Tash Neal on vocals.  The album will be released May 17, 2024.  Slash covers it all in this Podcast.

Caleb Shomo is one of the most dynamic front persons you will see live.  The Beartooth vocalist brings pure energy and doesn't stop moving for the entire set.   In this podcast, he discusses the sold out shows on his current tour, how he has stepped from his own shadow into the spotlight and why he loves it.  In addition, he talks about working with Country Rock superstar HARDY on the song and video The Better Me...and yes Caleb actually knows how to play golf well. LA Lloyd is very happy for Beartooth getting their first NUMBER ONE song on the Rock 30 called Might Love Myself.

If you haven't discovered the music from Austin Meade, this podcast should intrigue you to listen.  The Texas native has established himself as a story-driven songwriter whose latest album Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind showcases his work.  Blackout is Austin Meade's single that debuted on the Rock 30 late 2023.  According to Austin, the inspiration came to him after attending a Jelly Roll showcase.  He received the VIP treatment and and as he put it, "I'm having a good time until I'm not."  With a passion for cinematic narratives, the video pays homage to the film Fight Club.  I met Austin Meade at The Haute Spot in Cedar Park, TX several months ago.  Austin's Dad made sure that the meeting happened as he has been very influential in helping expand the awareness of his brand and music.  Austin will share some great stories on the powerful influence his father has had on him since day one! 

Josey Scott stepped away from being frontman of Saliva at the end of 2011.  What has he been up to since that major decision?  A LOT! He is back with a new band called “Josey Scott's Saliva.”  They have been touring and writing in 2023.   Wayne Swinny Wayne Swinny, original Saliva guitarist passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023.  Josey was devastated but will share how happy he was he had one last chance to reunite with Wayne and Saliva on September 11, 2022.  At The Blue Ridge Rock Festival September 11, 2022, Josey made his first appearance with the band as a special guest since departing in 2011.  They performed three songs together: “Your Disease”, “Always”, and “Click Click Boom.” Josey Scott's Saliva has been playing live shows, writing new music and preparing to unleash a new song and album in 2024.  Who has Josey been working with in the studio?  Who is in his current band?  When can you get some new tunes?  Josey will answer all these questions in this Podcast.

Smashing Pumpkins released the highly anticipated triple album Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts.  It is the twelfth studio album released in three separate installments of 11 songs—Atum: Act One was released on November 15, 2022, Atum: Act Two was released on January 31, 2023, and Atum: Act Three on May 5, 2023.   Billy Corgan talks in-depth about the album box set.  In addition, he talks about his love of wrestling and the purchase of NWA.

Only days before we heard the news that original Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny unexpectedly passed away, LA Lloyd interviewed their vocalist Bobby Amaru.  We send condolences to the Saliva fans and family.

White Reaper is a band from Louisville, KY.  Their sound has been called "Garage Punk" but when you see them live, they are just basically a great Rock Band period.  They released their album Asking For A Ride January 27, 2023.  Hunter Thompson, guitarist and Sam Wilkerson will tell LA Lloyd the stories behind many of the songs on the album including their current single Fog Machine.

It's been a long time since we heard a new song from the Exies.  Scott Stevens, vocalist shares the story of how "Spirits High" came to be when he first began working on it in lockdown 2020.  Two and a half years later the song was finalized.  Scott also reveals if there will be more music coming from the Exies. After The Exies split up in 2010, Scott honed his craft of songwriting and producing eventually working with many top rock artists.  In this Podcast, Scott will go artist by artist and give his feelings on working with Halestorm, Shinedown, Daughtry, Scott Stapp and many more.

Rory Rodriguez, Dayseeker vocalist talks in-depth with LA Lloyd about their album Dark Sun which was released November 4, 2022. Fans of the Rock 30 have been requesting the new single from Dayseeker called Without Me.  As Rory explains, we were encouraged to do a co-write with someone outside the band.  That person was Matt Squire, who had worked previously with Panic At The Disco, Te Used and even Demi Lovato.  It was a good decision as the song is turning out to be one of their biggest hits.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns was the surprise success story of 2022.  Their song Ramon Ayala went to number one on not one but two charts. This is the first time since 2006 that an artist's first career-charting radio single reached No. 1 at both Alternative and Active Rock. LA Lloyd actually recorded this episode in Gio's limo on Congress Avenue in Austin, TX at the historic Paramount Theatre.  It's the perfect match as Giovannie and the Hired Guns was touring with Los Lonely Boys and as you can see from the marquis below, fans love it as this one was SOLD OUT!

Royal Bliss current single Black Rhino was written during lockdown. According to their vocalist Neal Middleton, "originally it was a song written about survival for a rock band."  As time moved forward and the lockdown continued, they changed up the lyrics "to be about a survival of the people, where it's like we're gonna make it through this pandemic."

Robert DeLeo, bassist and principal songwriter of Stone Temple Pilots released his first solo album, Lessons Learned October 21, 2022.  He and LA Lloyd will talk in-depth about this album including a wide variety of unique instruments used and several guests that played on it.

It's been a long time since LA Lloyd said, "this artist is going to change the face of current ROCK."  In fact it was just over 30 years ago after he first played a song called "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from Nirvana.  There's no denying that Rock has been pushed to the underground since the early 2000s.  Even though some great music and artists have emerged in the past 20 years, there really hasn't been a "scene" created since Grunge emerged in the early 90s.  So who is this artist Lloyd believes is leading the pack?  His name is HARDY!!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra has definitely been a holiday tradition for LA Lloyd almost two decades.  The lights, pyro, sound, musicians and vocalists all encompass the true feeling of the holidays turned up to 11.  Al Pitrelli, TSO guitarist and band leader takes us behind the scenes on this podcast.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Slash is one of the most recognized guitar players.  Through his career, he has played and collected many amazing guitars. Gibson publishing has released a new book with over 300 pages and more than 400 photographs of these guitars.  Slash talks about the guitars and how this new book was put together utilizing many photos taken by Ross Haflin, who goes back with Slash to 1986 at the beginning of Guns N' Roses.

It was so much fun doing this Podcast with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm for the LA Lloyd Rock 30 Hale-O-Ween special.  Lzzy and LA Lloyd will reflect back to their youth growing up in a rural area trying to find anyone nearby that was passing out that precious candy to fill our pillow case.   Back From The Dead is the latest album from Halestorm.  Lzzy shares a story about one of the songs on the album called Strange Girl.  This song was influenced by a 15-year old girl she met through social media who was struggling with her sexuality while being in lockdown during the Pandemic.  The story inspired Lzzy and she will share the story.  

On September 17, 2002, Theory Of A Deadman released their self-titled debut album.  We celebrate this 20-year anniversary with their vocalist Tyler Connolly.  LA Lloyd has found archived audio of the first interview he did with Tyler in San Antonio, TX only days after the album was released.  It definitely gets a great reaction from Tyler when he hears the audio. 

According to the band, "Thundermother don't just play rock n' roll.  Thundermother are rock n' roll."  Charismatic and grateful describes the all-female Swedish Band whose motto is "We fight for rock n' roll."  They have some great stories to share about their beginning that has now taken them on the Scorpions Rock Believer World tour as the support act.  As their song says, "Watch Out."

While many bands released new albums during the peak of the pandemic, Sully Erna decided to ride it out and use the downtime to be with his closest friends and family.  With the uncertainty of touring, Godsmack began working on new songs that will eventually be released in February 2023 on the album Lighting Up The Sky. Another bombshell that Sully drops is Lighting Up The Sky will probably be the last studio album coming from Godsmack.  He will tell LA Lloyd why the band came up with this decision.  Spoiler alert, the band isn't breaking up and will continue to tour…just don't expect new original music.

Shinedown continues to break records.  First, they have more NUMBER ONE SONGS on the LA Lloyd Rock 30 than any other band.  Since they debuted on the Rock 30, over the years they have accumulated nineteen #1 songs including their latest Daylight. The latest album from Shinedown is Planet Zero.  This album has been the most successful album for the band not only in the United States but globally as well.  LA Lloyd and Brent will discuss many of the songs from the album including Lloyd's favorite America Burning.

This Podcast with Ayron Jones is rated F for FILTHY!  While some may misconstrue that word as negative or nasty, Ayron says, “Where I come from, it is used as the highest compliment.”  He worked with Marty Frederickson and Scott Stevens in Nashville to write his new single. Also, check out a reflection where back in January 2022, Ayron performed on the Shiprocked 2022 cruise.  Fans got to see a once-in-a-lifetime experience of his band performing Prince's Purple Rain. The band was joined by Carmen Vandenburg from Bones UK for a searing solo on guitar.

Love 'em or hate 'em, Nickelback is back!  LA Lloyd has nothing but love for the band.  Get ready for their vocalist Chad Kroeger and guitarist Ryan Peake to discuss many interesting topics.  First, Chad will discuss his vocal cords surgery that led to cancelled tours and a long rest for the vocalist.  The good news is Chad got very motivated and began writing a lot of new material.  The lead-off track "San Quentin" will be featured on their new album "Get Rollin'" which will be released November 18, 2022.

Megadeth released their latest album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! on September 2, 2022.  Dave Mustaine joins LA Lloyd to discuss many of the tracks on the album and some guests who contributed to the album including Sammy Hagar.  The current single from Megadeth is called Soldier On which features some serious shredding from Megadeth.

Three Days Grace released their latest album Explosions on May 6, 2022.  Just the same as many bands regarding recording a new album, the dynamic shifted tremendously.  Each member had to work on their parts individually due to lockdowns resulting from COVID-19.  While using ZOOM technology to communicate, Howard Benson produced the album and assisted everyone on how to get the best from each other.  Hear the great stories behind the making of their #1 song So Called Life.  In addition, hear how a tragic tornado in Mayfield, KY led to the backdrop for the video for their song Lifetime.

Pop Evil has literally co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30 every time they have released a new album or featured single.  Their vocalist Leigh Kakaty joins LA Lloyd for his 16th appearance and there will be several things discussed on this Podcast.  First of all, what is the story on their Twitter page showing a photo of Leigh with Mike Tyson?  Eye of the Storm is a song that came to be when the band was unable to tour.  Everyone on the Pop Evil team agreed that this one needed to be finished and get it out to the fans as quick as possible.  If you love the "blue-collar" work ethic of Pop Evil, you are sure to enjoy this conversation with Leigh and LA Lloyd.

Over the past few years LA Lloyd and Chris Motionless have struck up a friendship.  So it's fitting that LA Lloyd welcomes Chris to hang out before the release of Motionless In White's album Scoring The End Of The World comes out June 10, 2022. Did you know a photo taken with Chris Motionless and LA Lloyd became a meme that went viral?  The phrase said "Still getting together with your friend from High School even though you went down very different paths."  You'll hear them have a good chuckle about this photo on the podcast.

The Offspring has had one hell of a ride since their first Number One song "Come Out And Play" was released in 1994.  LA Lloyd struck up a relationship with them that same year that has continued through the present.  Dexter and Noodles, vocalist and guitarist, are featured on this LA Lloyd Podcast.  Let The Bad Times Roll is the tenth album from the band and their first offering in eight years.  According to the band, "There wasn't a break up, no hiatus (they've kept up a steady level of touring during the span between albums), simply the band likes to take their time."  Did you know that The Offspring vocalist Dexter Holland has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from USC?  He said, “I had kept in touch with my professors and they encouraged me to come back and finish it up.  The band was cool about it,' before adding with a laugh, 'and that only took five years.'”  Great stories like this throughout the Podcast.

Chris Jericho: Professional wrestler, Podcast host and frontman for Fozzy.  We will cover a lot of things including the release of a new album called Boombox, best and worst guests on the Talk Is Jericho Podcast, and a rock and wrestling cruise.  When Chris Jericho was last on the show, we were together at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Dallas in 2019 where he was on a panel discussing how to strategically do a Podcast that generates a huge audience.  He has done over 600 podcasts with some exciting guests along the way ranging from the top rock stars, TV and movie celebrities and just everyday people who have a great story to share.  Chris will go in-depth on what it takes to be a good host by listening to his guests and take the listeners on a journey with the stories told.  

Dorothy Martin, vocalist for Dorothy, the band, released her latest album "Gifts from the Holy Ghost" April 22, 2022.  The title of Dorothy's album derived from Dorothy witnessing her guitar tech overdosing and literally died.  She prayed for him to come back, which he did, and witnessing this grew her spirituality tremendously. Rest in Peace is the first single from "Gifts from the Holy Ghost." Dorothy says it could be interpreted as a break-up song but there are many ways this could relate to the listener as she will explain in this Podcast. Dorothy and LA Lloyd talk about the untimely passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.  In the conversation, she felt the track "Black Sheep" is dedicated to her fans and a perfect song to play for Taylor.

Caleb Shomo gives an in-depth interview with LA Lloyd discussing the band's past, present and the future of Beartooth.  Beartooth's album Below has already had a great run with their top-20 song The Past Is Dead.  Caleb says this song was written prior to the Pandemic.  However, when you listen to the track, it seems the band was able to predict what the future would look like based on the lyrics.  The follow-up single to The Past Is Dead is called Skin.  Caleb says the song is a "super-personal song and definitely one of my favorites on the record."   Enjoy and feel free to give your comments to feedback@rock30.com.

Jerry Cantrell is on his solo tour for the Spring of 2022.  Back in January of this year, he co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30 to talk about the solo tour and his latest album "Brighten." Jerry released the album October 29, 2021 and features Duff McKagan on bass, Gil Sharone on drums, Greg Puciato on background vocals, Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums, Tyler Bates on strings, percussion and guitar, Vincent Jones on piano, keyboards and strings, Jordan Lewis on piano, and Michael Rozon on pedal steel.  A big highlight in this interview is Jerry discussing his love of fishing and bringing home the big catch for a dinner with Sammy Hagar.

Since the LA Lloyd Rock 30 began July 4, 2000, P.O.D. was one of the first bands to help launch the show.  Move forward to 2022 when P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval and guitarist Marcos Curiel are always happy to sit down and chat with LA Lloyd.  But for their 6th appearance, this one was very unique as it was recorded in the middle of the sea on the Shiprocked cruise.  Many things will be covered in the interview including the many milestones reached by P.O.D. including the 20th anniversary of their platinum album Satellite.  Also, the band talks about revisiting with legendary producer Howard Benson.  As Sonny and Marcos reveal, Howard takes them in the studio to show them all of the many plaques he's received from other gold and platinum artists.  But the one he's most proud of in the middle of the bunch is his first gold record he received as producer of P.O.D.'s album The Fundamental Elements of Southtown.

LA Lloyd delivers another fun interview from the Shiprocked Cruise.  Emily Armstrong, Dead Sara vocalist, returns with an engaging conversation from an artist's standpoint as a performer on essentially what could be described as a "festival on the sea." The first meeting LA Lloyd had with the band was at SXSW in 2012 as they were promoting their new single "Weatherman."  It was very cool to see them perform it live on Shiprocked 10 years later.  A bit of trivia about how the band's name; Dead Sara is a nod to the Fleetwood Mac song "Sara" and its lyric "...said Sara."  The band misheard the lyric as "dead Sara".  And the rest they say is history. 

Nita Strauss made a name for herself as lead guitarist for the Alice Cooper Band.  But she has stepped out on her own with a solo song featuring David Draiman from Disturbed called Dead Inside.  THIS IS A HUGE MILESTONE as she made headlines for Billboard magazine stating, "Nita Strauss Is First Solo Woman to Top Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart in Over 30 Years."  How does Nita feel about this?  You'll hear it straight from her as she sits down on the Shiprocked Cruise and talks with LA Lloyd.

Falling In Reverse have released what LA Lloyd feels is their best single ever called Zombiefied.  And who better to tell you the story of that song than their vocalist Ronnie Radke.  Zombiefied has been going up the Rock 30 chart very fast and will be featured on Falling In Reverse's new EP Neon Zombie. Other topics discussed with Ronnie include his love of Freddie Mercury, what he does with all the ideas he's always writing down to eventually formulate them into songs, his love/hate relationship with TikTok, and the making of the video Zombiefied.

Here's another from the LA Lloyd Archives recorded May 4, 2021 Josh Katz from Badflower and LA Lloyd have one major thing in common; panic attacks.  There's several things that could cause it in Josh's world like playing their new song "F The World" in front of an audience.  That may not sound so scary, but due to COVID, all the members couldn't get together for a full rehearsal before doing it live.  When Josh is with LA Lloyd, it's definitely a conversation and not an interview.  Even with a few years difference between the two, they always find many of the same things in life they relate to.  The biggest of course is the music.  Also, enjoy the great story about Josh's new life on the farm near Nashville.

LA Lloyd left the studio and went on location for the Rock 30 Thanksgiving weekend special to Wise Guys in Round Rock, TX to hang with some wise guys known as Otherwise.  It's the time of year where you hang with your friends and talk about the things you are passionate about.  Fortunately for you who listen, we talk about food, drink and Rock and Roll. Did you know that Otherwise wrote a song for the Las Vegas Raiders called Silver & Black?  We will talk about how that song came to be and is now played during the games at Allegiant Stadium Also, will the Wise Guys hit the road in 2022?  Find out the answers to these questions and more when Otherwise co-hosts the LA Lloyd Rock 30.  Special thanks to Bill Nychay from Wise Guys for letting us do the show from there and of course the food and cold beverages! 

How does one convince Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder to contribute their vocals on one of the greatest Rock songs ever written?  Tom Morello will answer that question when he co-hosts the LA Lloyd Rock 30.  Tom will explain how he managed to pull off AC/DC's Highway To Hell with a ripping lead guitar solo with two of the most iconic vocalists.  In addition, have you checked out Tom Morello's Master Class?  He will give you some insight on his approach to teaching you how to creatively come up with your own sound on guitar...spoiler alert, it doesn't involve a lot of gear...only a desire to use your creativity.  Tom Morello, visionary, revolutionist, and just an all-around great guy.  It is an honor to have him co-host the LA Lloyd Rock 30. 

LA Lloyd received some exciting news a few weeks ago that he was sworn to secrecy.  Finally on October 22, the secret was released from the culprit who goes by Slash. A new single from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is now out called The River is Rising.  In addition, there is an album called 4 that will be released on Gibson Records February 11, 2022.  And yes, there will be a tour to go along with the album release.  But don't take LA Lloyd's word for it.  Hear the truth from the man SLASH!

LA Lloyd has been trying for a couple years to work out a co-host spot on the Rock 30 with Greta Van Fleet.  Finally, it happens weekend of May 1-2.  It is perfect timing as the band has just released their new album The Battle At Garden's Gate that came out April 16, 2021.  Jake Kiska, guitarist and Danny Wagner, drummer will tell you a lot of stories behind the songs on the album.  Be sure to call the LA Lloyd Rock 30 hotline at 855-576-2530 because it's gonna be a Greta weekend.

It's the release of From Ashes To New Podcast on Matt Brandyberry's birthday 10/10/20.  In this podcast; From Ashes To New had their new album finished late 2019 and ready to be released this Spring.  A little pandemic hits and things didn't play out as planned.  Matt B, From Ashes To New vocalist, joins LA Lloyd to co-host the Rock 30 to get you updated.  We will talk about and play their new song called Panic.  Check out the video for Panic...they literally destroy an office. .

Back in 2016, Kevin Martin, Candlebox vocalist, and I did a virtual interview via Skype.  Little did we know that four years later, these type of interviews would become the norm in 2020.  What has Kevin been doing in the middle of the pandemic?  Actually he admits he should be practicing more but fortunately his wife has been nudging him to get back at it.  Candlebox worked with Peter Cornell, Chris' brother, for a new track called Let Me Down Easy.  There is a possible virtual live performance coming once the band can all get in one spot...probably Los Angeles.  And yes there will be a new album from Candlebox in 2021...and hopefully a tour to go with it. 

While it's been a few years since Amy Lee from Evanescence co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30, like 2011...You can be rest assured she is back and her voice is stronger than ever in so many different ways.  While everyone has not been allowed to tour, Evanescence has been busy writing music, self-producing videos and encouraging everyone to get out and vote on election day.  We will talk about the new single called Use My Voice which features Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless, Lzzy Hale from Halestorm and others.  Also, we will dedicate some time to Headcount which is a national non-profit organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy in the United States.

COVID-19 has affected everyone's lives but especially musicians who can't tour and play for their fans and make a living.  LA Lloyd had noticed a particular tweet recently from Chris Motionless from Motionless In White regarding the pandemic.  Chris wrote, "My mental health is on a serious decline this year. Especially this month. I cant believe how worthless I feel not being able to tour and having so much time to sit in my head and obsess over regrets and self hatred. I hope anyone else experiencing similar feelings are doing okay."  When friends see other friends feeling down, they reach out as LA Lloyd did with Chris.  So, let us we try and help you forget the pandemic as we have a friendly conversation about music and life. 

Over the past few months, LA Lloyd has done several interviews with artists from their home due to COVID-19.  Scott Stapp opens up in this personal interview about coming back from a dark period in his life which led to his single "Survivor."  In addition, he talks about bonding with his wife and kids now that the Pandemic has given him more time at home than ever in his career.  

On April 23,2020 I had Tommy Vext, Bad Wolves vocalist for an in-depth conversation.  We were both under stay-at home orders due to COVID-19.  He was in Los Angeles and I was in Austin.  Many topics covered include why they covered "Zombie" originally done by The Cranberries...fantastic story, Zoltan Bathory from Five Finger Death Punch is their manager...did you know that,  their relationship with Diamante and her appearance on the Bad Wolves track "Hear Me Now, and how tough it is to live in LA and make a living being in a band.  You'll hear a lot of interesting facts about the band but most importantly how many great songs are on their album "Disobey."