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John Baizley dives into Baroness' new tour celebrating their first two records and reflects on how Black Sabbath influenced him as a writer and musician.

BARONESS Drum Rundown: https://youtu.be/SFSTU1_oObEFull Rig Info: https://bit.ly/BaronessRR24Hard rockers Baroness were busy writing during the early days of the pandemic, sharing ideas and bits of songs over weekly video calls until they had enough for a new record. Then, after scouting for potential recording locations, they rented an Airbnb in a tiny town in New York and got to work.The band brought all their gear along with them: They literally loaded up a U-Haul truck and left no pedal behind—a bit unnecessary in retrospect. At the end of their stay, they'd all but finished their sixth studio album, Stone, which was released in September 2023. On their recent summer tour supporting the record, the quartet played Nashville's Basement East, where PG's Chris Kies met up with vocalist/guitarist John Baizley, guitarist Gina Gleason, and bassist Nick Jost to get an in-depth look at their current road rigs.Shop Baroness' Gear:Roland Jazz Chorus-120: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKMoKZFender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9gQO6WFender Bassman: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/baEe4xFender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vNXN1AFender American Professional Telecaster: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4P3PR1Fender American Professional Stratocaster: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NkP4W7Fender Precision Bass: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daxa3QFender American Professional Jazz Bass: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9O94OGallien-Krueger Legacy 800: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/MmZmoPAmpeg 8x10 Cab: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/KjVj2aTech 21 SansAmp Bass Drive DI: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/m5e5rDMXR Iso-Brick: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LXJXraBoss TU-3: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jryA4MXotic Effects Bass BB Preamp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q414NnBoss ODB-3: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyByeYMXR Stereo Chorus: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9gNgQeModded EHX Big Muff: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jrPr2nBoss DD-3: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/21QdzOMXR Dyna Comp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKoEkoPro Co RAT: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/XYaJnGMXR Phase 90: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vNbBJjBoss TR-2: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9gQOYWEHX Deluxe Memory Man: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyX0rzEarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyVNgMDigiTech Whammy: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4LBROBoss DM-2w: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5gRgLnEarthQuaker Devices Tentacle: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q40z6NPeterson StroboStomp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQLdLjBeetronics Overhive: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/k050bMEarthQuaker Devices Zoar: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/y2oyK2MXR Timmy: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKDKBgMXR Super Badass Distortion: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LXJXrOXotic SP Compressor: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q414NOMXR EVH Phase 90: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vNbBJjUAFX 1176 Compressor: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/VmB3A6Ernie Ball Volume Pedal: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/da9AdQD'Addario NYXL .110 Strings: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkBkbOStrymon TimeLine: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZyayOBARONESS Drum Rundown: https://youtu.be/SFSTU1_oObEFull Rig Info: https://bit.ly/BaronessRR24Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPG Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar0:00 -...

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On Baroness' second full-length, guitarist/vocalist John Baizley is joined by his longtime friend, Peter Adams. Much like the hosts of this show, the two were instrumental in each other's exploration of heavy music. Rather than fighting their influences, the band also began leaning into their Southern musical roots, which are featured prominently on this album. Riff Worship is happy to be joined by Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean this week to discuss the many guitar leads, disco beats, and mysterious lyrical themes of Baroness' Blue Record. Obsession Destruction is OUT NOW via Redscroll Records Follow Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean on Facebook, Instagram, & X Recommendations: The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo The Flying Burrito Brothers - The Gilded Palace of Sin fluoride - disentanglement Wormed - Omegon Sumac - The Healer For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Riff Worship on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Review's from the Dylbozer's Din on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tune in LIVE to ⁠⁠⁠Vocal Distortion⁠⁠⁠, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89.1, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WONC.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our official playlists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riffs On Repeat (Spotify)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hits From The Crypt (Apple Music)

Summary In this episode, host Blake Wyland interviews John Dyer Baizley from the band Baroness. They discuss the band's touring rig and guitar setup, the importance of band chemistry, and the role of the song and audience in live performances. John also shares insights into the band's intuitive approach to songwriting and the exploration of ideas that don't fit the band's sound. Additionally, they touch on John's visual artistry and his influences as an artist. Custom Rickenbackers, favorite BOSS Pedals, and of course pizza are the topics of the day! You are going to enjoy this! Takeaways Band chemistry is crucial for creating a balanced and dynamic live performance. The role of each band member is to support and enhance the overall sound, rather than seeking individual attention. The band's writing process is a combination of structured and intuitive approaches, allowing for creative exploration and discovery. Trusting instincts and embracing creativity without overthinking can lead to unique and exciting musical moments. John's visual artistry is influenced by a variety of artists and mediums, and he continues to explore and evolve as an artist. Trying different pizzerias around the world can be a fun and delicious experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Touring 02:06 Touring Rig and Guitar Setup 05:00 Custom-Built Rickenbacker 06:29 Finding the Right Gear 08:54 Balancing Tonal Characteristics 11:48 The Importance of Band Chemistry 13:38 Supporting Each Other as Band Members 16:32 The Role of the Song and Audience in Live Performances 19:06 Creating Dynamic Performances 21:33 The Evolution of the Band's Writing Process 23:20 The Intuitive Approach to Songwriting 25:13 Trusting Instincts over Intelligence 27:31 Exploring Ideas that Don't Fit the Band 32:17 John's Visual Artistry 37:20 Influences and Artistic Journey 48:26 John's Five Influences 52:26 Closing Remarks 54:35 Favorite Kind of Pizza 55:22 Exploring Pizzerias Around the World Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In celebration of Baroness' new album, Stone, frontman John Bailey sat down with Heavy Consequence editor Spencer Kaufman to run through some of his favorite metal albums from the 1990s. From Death to Deftones, Bailey's picks are varied and hard-rockin'.In addition to gushing over his favorite tunes, Baizley chats about the process of writing and recording Stone, a record that saw the acclaimed metal act charting new waters. It also landed the band on a slew of year-end lists, including Heavy Consequence's best albums of 2023 and best songs of 2023.Listen to John Bailey of Baroness chat about 10 essential 1990s metal albums, Stone, and more in the latest episode of Consequence Uncut, and read the accompanying edition of Crate Digging here.Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code 60uncut for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/ * Check out HelloFresh and use my code uncutfree for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Manchmal ist der Weg das Ziel und die Lektionen, die man auf dem Weg gelernt hat, wertvoller als die Dinge, die man sich zu Beginn seiner Reise gewünscht hat. Baroness haben gerade ihr neue Studioalbum Stone an den Start gebracht und sind nun auf Tour. Bei selbiger Tour hat unser lieber Josef den zauberhaften John Baizley (Frontmann der Band) ans Telefon bekommen und ein sensationelles Interview mit ihm hingelegt. Leider wurde das Interview diesmal nicht mit Studioequipment, sondern mit dem Smartphone geführt, weswegen die Audioqualität ein bisschen gelitten hat. Der Inhalt des Interviews bleibt allerdings wie immer auf höchstem Niveau.

On this John Baizley interview: John's personality split between joyful and exuberant, and darkness… His unique approach to split guitar parts and arranging music, an unusual experience putting together the entire music and art acts for the Roadburn Festival, critical thinking, his amazing commitment to excellence and work ethic, dealing with the fallout of his 2012 bus accident in England, dealing with the loss of his friends, Top 3 Desert Island Discs!, the blessing and the curse of not letting go of something he wants to do… parallel parking, not giving up, finally understanding wisdom and how to apply it, and believing in yourself with humility, trust, and respect. LOADS of great shares from this lovely and sincere artist Discover Where the Money's Hiding in Today's Music Business:  https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  

John Dyer Baizley of the mighty Baroness is my guest on this all new episode of The Jasta Show! On this one we are talking the new album by Baroness, Stone! we get into the modes and methods on the new album, the ongoing tour, and so much more! Support Our SponsorsIndie Merch Store - https://www.indiemerchstore.com use promo code JASTA10 at check outMartyrstore - https://www.martyrstore.net use code SummerFactor Meals - https://www.factor75.com/JASTA50 To save 50%Subscribe to the all new GaSDigital.comhttps://gasdigital.com - Use Promo Code jasta for a 7 day free trialFollow Jamey On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jastaFollow The Show On Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/jameyjastahttps://www.instagram.com/jameyjasta/https://twitter.com/bmackayisrighthttps://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright/Musician, former television host, and podcaster Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta and the former host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball) interviews your heroes every Monday and Thursday. The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show a week before it comes out everywhere elseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baroness guitarist series continues this week with Gina Gleason! In addition to Baroness, Gina has toured and performed with Cirque du Soleil, Brendan Smalls ((Dethklock), Jon Anderson (YES), Carlos Santana and Jello Biafra. She is also a founding member of Misstalica and Queen Diamond. Gina shares her amazing and unique background playing guitar in a Cirque Du Soleil production and how she navigated herself from that world into a touring guitarist in one of the world's most interesting and heavy bands, Baroness. Zach and Gina discuss her calculated choice of using single coil and p-90 pickups for maximum riffage. Gina explains how a chance online purchase of a boutique pedal led her to meeting Baroness mastermind John Baizley, and she tells us about the rewarding and creative partnership it has spawned. The two discuss the virtues of seeing live music and how it still has the power to inspire their playing. Baroness Gina Gleason Episode support by Distrokid and Jim Dunlop

John Baizley dives deep into the creation of the new Baroness album, 'Stone,' and how the band approached this one differently than any other record before.

Interview by Kris PetersUS metal outfit Baroness perfectly encapsulate the notion of the more things change, the more they stay the same.Approaching their sixth album Stone - which is due out on September 15 - Baroness have managed to maintain a trademark sound while at the same time delivering something fresh and original with every release. They have a sound identifiably their own but allow themselves enough scope for adventure to avoid alienating longtime fans while still satiating their own desire to evolve musically.It is a fine balancing act, but one which Baroness have mastered beautifully, crafting a reliable vulnerability that forms the DNA of every album.Frontman John Baizley joined HEAVY to talk more about that growth on Stone."I'm feeling very, very, very ready to release it," he smiled. "We've had this record in the bag for a while. This is potentially the first record we have on my label that I would have spent the adequate time preparing and marketing and promoting and distributing for. The past couple of records have either been rushed or I don't know what I'm doing well enough to understand timelines and schedules. So this time we really decided to take our time and release it as well as we could, but it's been excruciating. I just want everybody to hear what you and I are talking about. I just want somebody to hear it."We ask him to explain Stone in greater detail musically."This was… I've gone from hate to love on this record over the course of the nearly three years that it would have been in the works," he measured. "In 2020 we had just released Gold & Grey, our last record, and we had been on tour in Europe all through late 2019 and coming back in 2020 we were excited about putting together the actual tour for that record. Which was going to start with a trip to Australia and Japan. We were four days away from flying out of the country when the lockdown occurred. Even up to four days before lockdown I still thought we were gonna do it. It was really like having the rug pulled out from underneath you. What followed were several months of extreme confusion and frustration, everybody can identify with that. But what we decided to do mid 2020 was start writing a new record. We planned on how to make it as the global situation developed. What became apparent to us was that we were in for the long haul, so our idea - which incidently was an idea we've had for many years and finally felt like the right time to do it - was to rent an Airbnb cabin in the woods. My rhythm section is in New York, and I'm in Philadelphia, so we chose a spot that was as distant and into the bush as we could but was equidistant from both Philadelphia and New York, so it was roughly two and a half hours up into the country. We found a cabin, but it was more like a big house that had a huge ceiling and tonnes of space and not a tonne of walls, and it had a great sound for tracking. So we rented the place for a month. For 15 years I have been on classifieds and E-Bay buying studio equipment, and we built our own studio in about 36 hours in a house that was not equipped to be a studio but had all the acoustic plusses that we wanted. It was big, and it was a good creative space for us and there was no distractions, no businesses nearby. The nearest grocery was an hour away. No bars, no businesses, nothing. We dedicated ourselves for that month to write and record a record simultaneously. In the course of that month there were only ever four people involved. We had no assistance, no technicians. We had only ourselves and our bullshit ingenuity to get us through the record and I think because of that we were able to dive into some musical territory that was really exciting and compelling for us and a situation I've always wanted to be in where you're just always working and having ideas. And recording and rehearsing 12 to 14 hours a day and really developing a strong musical bond. Whenever we were nearly finished writing we would record to get that early anxious energy into the songs where we hadn't worked everything out. We improvised a lot on the record. There's a tonne of unscripted, unknown things that we captured on tape and ended up turning into songs. It was a pretty exciting thing."In the full interview, John talks more about the writing process, how the environment contributed to the finished product, the opening acoustic track Embers and the thought process behind having it first up, musical direction and growth, touring plans and more.

Episode 1 of Season 4 is upon us! John Baizely is the rhythm guitarist and singer for Savannah, Georgia based Baroness. He is also and prolific painter and has contributed works to a wide range of artists (Kylesa, Metallica, Pig Destroyer, Gillian Welch, Flight of the Concords) on posters, t-shirts and record cover design. In this episode the two discuss Johns's musical background and how that has shaped him to be the guitarist, singer and artist he is today. John shares the idea behind self releasing his work and his why he is driven to break the mold of "metal" with alternate approaches to gear and songwriting. They dig into some Les Paul talk and we hear a couple tunes. Baroness John Baizely Episode support by Distrokid and Jim Dunlop

Interview aired the weekend of 8/4/23

Mike Z being joined by Baroness leader John Baizley for "Wired In The Empire" this Saturday from 10pm to Midnight on 96.7 KCAL Rocks. They'll be talking about Baroness rockin the Parish Room inside the House of Blues in Anaheim on March 24th. Plus brand new tunes from Asking Alexandria, Messer and Turnstile New tunes, music news, tour dates and interviews-plug in every Saturday Night at 10pm

Baroness leader John Baizley called in to talk about their upcoming "An Evening With Baroness" tour coming to the House of Blues in Anaheim on March 24 2022. Here's what we talked about: "An Evening With Tour" (0-11) New Music (11-14) Painting (14-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Baizley discusses the band's first-ever livestream concert and working on new Baroness material under quarantine. The post Baroness Mastermind John Baizley on The Quarantinecast #23 appeared first on MetalSucks.

This week we wrap up our list of favorite albums of the year; counting down the top 5! Hope you enjoy!Craig's Top 5 of 2019#5. Oh Sees – Face Stabber#4. Jesse Malin – Sunset Kids#3. The Berries – Berryland#2. Baroness – Gold & Grey#1. Francis Lung – A Dream Is U Kevin’s Top 5 of 2019#5. The HawtThornes – Morning Sun#4. Tedeschi Trucks Band – Signs#3. Curse of Lono – 4am & Counting (Live at Toe Rag Studios)#2. Michael Franti & Spearhead – Stay Human Vol. 2#1. Allman Betts Band – Down to the River

Baroness is one of the most critically-acclaimed and internationally successful bands that fall into the "extreme" metal category (even though they are much more complex than that) and yet few people seem to realize they are based in the Philadelphia area, not Georgia where the band started in 2002. John Baizley, the founder, lead singer, guitarist, composer and album cover artist for Baroness prefers that anonymity. John invited me to his home in Montgomery County where he lives with his wife and daughter, a few weeks after he returned from a European tour to promote Baroness' fifth studio album "Gold & Grey" - my personal favorite of 2019. John's home is the same place where he practices and records with his band, plus paints his many portraits for Baroness and other bands. We spent two hours (one hour of which was recorded for this podcast) talking about his continued love affair with the Philadelphia region, his obsession with colors, his desire to make his band different in every way and his steadfast resolve to live the "DIY" ethic. Recorded in Bala Cynwyd, PA on December 13, 2019. In this podcast: An excerpt of "Front Toward Enemy," the lead track from "Gold & Grey" (0:10); Matt reveals what album he played on Spotify more than any other in 2019 (2:10); why John chose to call the Philadelphia area as his home and a home base for Baroness several years ago (2:36); how Philadelphia was like a tractor beam as it was the birthplace of his parents and where John went to elementary school before his move to Virginia (5:20); Baroness' recent European tour and surviving on the road (7:20); how fantastic musicians sometimes have mediocre touring abilities (8:04); the ingredient that has been the constant to Baroness' success (8:58); how touring the world to play music is such an adventure (11:44); how the stress of touring has led to seven lineup changes with the band (14:00); the complexity and variance of writing a new record (15:02); their performance at The Fillmore Philadelphia and how confident they were onstage (16:06); the new album "Gold & Grey" and why recording it kept the band up at night (18:54); trying to evolve with Baroness' fifth studio album (22:10); shutting out the noise of critics, whether positive or negative feedback (22:50); making the traditional format of a regular band with vocals, guitars, bass and drums different (23:30); how he's endured 16 years in the same band (26:20); if John has a favorite color (28:40); why colors interest him so much (29:25); where the idea of naming each Baroness album after a color (or colors) came from (31:30); why the colors motif and the feminine-themed name and artwork for the band has always been a response to the outer music scene (33:30); why the explosion of Nirvana on the music scene meant so much to him (35:51); why "Nevermind" was "that" album for him (36:35); learning to always apply the "DIY" ethic (37:45); how the legendary band Fugazi taught everyone how to respect an audience (40:15); how Baroness acts "communally" on the road (43:10); living with ethics and a moral code (44:05); the tour bus crash in England in 2012 and how he's returned to the accident site (44:28); if he believes the crash was fate for him and his band and if it strengthened his resolve to live (48:30); the oddity of still being able to play guitar with his left hand (which was horribly injured in the crash) but not being able to open a jar with the same hand (50:30); where John likes to hang out in Philadelphia, with shout-outs to Union Transfer and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (53:05); why you can't "cruise" in Philadelphia as opposed to other big cities (55:10); his choice for the best band out there right now, plus the best bands from the Philadelphia scene (with shout-outs to Nothing, Sheer Mag and Woe) (58:00); how the goal of forming a band you cannot categorize can become complicated (1:00:26); excerpt of "Cold-Blooded Angels" from "Gold & Grey" (1:02:40).

Episode 104 features John Baizley of Savannah, Georgia heavy metal band Baroness. John talks about cutoff t-shirts, critical acclaim, giving the fans their money's worth, why he's not comfortable with having his signature on your arm./ Songs from Baroness featured on the podcast include 'Throw Me An Anchor' and 'I'd Do Anything'./ Find out more about Baroness at yourbaroness.com

Visionary John Baizley and former Cirque du Soleil shredder Gina Gleason explain why their evolving style of sprawling heaviness now uses “scalpel-like” Fender single-coils and low-wattage tube combos. Plus, they share how a Philly Fuzz Heretic brought them together.

John Baizley from Baroness is our guest this week. We discuss the artwork for the band's new album Gold & Grey and the end of the color concept he started 12 years ago, the original title of the record and why it changed, which of the many album covers he's created is his favorite, his philosophy on making records and how the music for this one came together, the importance of being the leader in a collaborative vision for his creative endeavors and the adventurous approach that producer Dave Fridmann brought to the project. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn wax nostalgic about Rage Against The Machine and Brandon shares an experience he had with the The Mars Volta after news surfaced of their reunion. We also talk about Iron Maiden suing the makers of the video game Ion Maiden, the study which found you should not listen to metal while driving and much more. Songs: Baroness - “Borderlines” Combichrist - “Understand”

Baroness singer John Baizley called in to talk about the upcoming co-headlining tour with Deafheave on March 13 at the Wiltern and March 14 at the House Of Blues of Anaheim. Here's what we talked about: Deafheaven tour (0-4) New music (4-6) Gina Gleason (6-8) Ozzfest meets Knotfest (8-9) Bus Crash (9-12) James Hetfield (12-14) Flannel Five-Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (14-16) Baroness "Eula" (16 to end)

John Baizley is the inviolable front man and guitar player for Baroness. For the past 15 years, Baroness have been carving their own path creating music and art that has put them in the top tier of metal and rock today. Through the years, the band has pushed themselves to progress and evolve as a band that hasn’t always been necessarily well received by some of the older fans who adored the older, doomier, sludgier sound. John addresses this, as well as his approach to creating his art that is adorning not just Baroness album covers, but art gallery walls all over the world. Francesco Artusato is the founder and plays lead guitar for the Devil You Know. Growing up in Italy, Francesco was late in his teens before he picked up a guitar, but was quick to excel at an advanced pace. We talk about his amazing journey including; graduating with honors from the prestigious Berklee School of Music, early influences, his time in All Shall Parish, his solo project, the rise of DYK, graphic art, and his relaxed approach to being on the road.

Interview aired on the full metal jackie radio show 1/8/16 weekend.

  John Baizley of Baroness guests this week. We've been looking forward to talking with John for a while, and with the release of Purple we talk about the new members of the band, how that affected the writing process, getting back on the road after the horrific bus crash that nearly ended their lives, the impact the crash had on John's everyday life, his struggle with pain and his response to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. We also talk about whether or not guys that are in bands should be managers of others bands. In a recent interview, Rob Dukes (former singer for Exodus) criticized Chuck Billy for having a conflict of interest by managing Exodus and being the singer of Testament. Could that lead to mismanagement by favoring his own band? Or is it beneficial to have someone with that kind of experience doing your bidding? Do you have to trust your management no matter what? Songs:Baroness - "Shock Me"Vision of Disorder - "Heart of Darkness" Follow us on Twitter: @BeardedApe and @GodlessSpeaksFollow us on Instagram: ChuckandGodlessSupport us on Patreon: www.chuckandgodless.com

When Baroness played Bonnaroo during their first tour back after a near-fatal bus crash, I got to sit next to John Baizley and talk about what it was like to come back from that. Watching him talk about "getting on the fucking horse" after almost losing everything was a pretty intense and moving intense experience.