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Canadian musician Cory Marks has succeeded where many others have failed - or weren't even game enough to try - by managing to bring elements of rock and metal into his country-oriented music and, more importantly, make it accessible to all sides of the musical fence. It is a musical amalgamation that by every letter of the law should not work, but somehow Marks not only makes it work. He makes it breathe.Whether by design or by plain old-fashioned luck, Marks has made the transition even easier over the course of his career by enlisting the talents of some of hard rock and metal's biggest names with Sully Erna (Godsmack), Mick Mars (Motley Crue) and DL (Bad Wolves) providing notable guest appearances across Marks' three existing albums. By having these names attached to his music, Marks has managed to form a gateway between genres that has flowed through into his whole catalogue of music, to the point that on his latest album, Sorry For Nothing Volume 2, Marks dispenses with guest musicians and delivers 11 original songs of his own volition.And it still works.HEAVY caught up with Marks on the eve of the October 3 release of Sorry For Nothing Volume 2."It's crazy to think that this is my second album in less than a year," he smiled. "Volume 1 came out in December 2024, and this is all music that I love, and I'm very proud of and excited to finally have out into the world. I'm excited, and I think it's a perfect blend of country rock and hard rock."We ask if Volume 2 is a continuation of Volume 1 or if it is more of the same."I would say it's a continuation," he said after a moment's thought. "I think there's some really great country stuff on there. Again, it might be a biased opinion, of course, but there's some heavier stuff like what you've heard so far already, with songs like Hangman and Are You With Me?. And there's some different stuff on there, too, with a song like Someone I Hate, which you even hear some metal screams in there. I'm maybe channelling my Phil Anselmo or my Chester a little bit (laughs), which is different for me on the record and even that style of song."In the full interview, Cory talks more about the songs on Sorry For Nothing Volume 2, the singles released and how they represent the album as a whole, plus the reasons why he chose to put all of the songs with guest artists on Volume 1.He spoke about the blending of genres and how he makes them fit together on an album, as well as the moment when he first had the thought of blending country, metal and rock. Cory told a great story of how that idea became reality and set him off on the path he is on today. We spoke about his upcoming tour with Sevendust as well as the possibility of an Australian tour and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
Combining rock and metal with country music is a brave move. Fans of each genre individually are parochial in their love of music and unlikely to take to any bastardisation with any other form of sonic entertainment. It takes a person with confidence and conviction to even attempt such a marriage, but when done right even the staunchest of purists can do nothing except sit back, listen, and enjoy. Such is the case with Cory Marks and his body of work. By integrating elements of each of the above genres with blatant disregard for convention or history, Marks has found his niche in a blurry world of music with a striking and engaging mixing of styles that reflects his own upbringing and eclectic tastes. His recent - and appropriately titled - album Sorry For Nothing accentuates his individuality, bringing together country, rock and metal in such a way that makes it impossible to resist. Collaborations with artists such as Sully Erna (Godsmack), Travis Tritt, Mick Mars and DL of Bad Wolves have helped bridge the divide between genres, but it is Marks' inate ability to transcend musical barriers that makes him stand out in a musical climate that is becoming increasingly predictable. HEAVY spent some time with Marks to find out his thoughts on music. "It's been a project I've been waiting to release and working on for the last four years," he smiled, "so to finally have it out… it's nice. Now it's up to the world to see how they acknowledge it, and hopefully they love it." We ask him to dive deeper into Sorry For Nothing musically. "I've always stayed true to who I am and what I believe in or what I enjoy doing," he said. "As you know I'm country, I'm rock, and I'm a little bit of metal and in this record you have songs that I've written about a year ago all the way to songs written seven or eight years ago. It's thirteen songs that I think represent me the best right now. What I've been through, where I've been and how far I've come and where I plan on to continue to go. Hence the album title, Sorry For Nothing." In the full interview, Cory discusses the blending of genres and how he makes them work, the potential risks of combining genres, the guest artists on the album and why they were chosen, finding the balance in music, the pressures of following his hugely successful single Outlaws & Outsiders, how his sound has changed over his career, what he has learnt about himself and his music on this journey and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
SULLY ERNA FROMGODSMACK CALLED IN TO CHAT ABOUT THE SCREENING OF I STAND ALONE- SULLY ERNA STORY.
Frontman, Sully Erna, of decorated hard rock band, Godsmack, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 8th studio album, Lighting Up The Sky, and how it could possibly be their last full body of work. We also talk about their DIY start in Boston in the late 90s, his shift from drums to a singer & guitarist, the inspiration behind their classic song “Serenity,” and his non-profit organization, The Scars Foundation.
Godsmack Set includes one of the best Drum off's live at Dos Equis Pavilion. Filmed May 14,2034 #shannonlarkin, #sullyerna, #godsmack #drumoff
Pablo talks to Sully Erna of Godsmack about the release of their new single “Surrender”, the making of their upcoming and final album “Lighting up the Sky”, and what the future holds for Godsmack. -------------------------------- Listen & Subscribe to 93X Interviews wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/93XInterviews Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3w30p8p Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3hosR0t Watch 93X Interviews on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7Imb_FaNDAQ9DWs3P6lY-mLlEtfjgWL -------------------------------- 93X is Minnesota's Rock Station. Stream us online at 93X.com or on the iHeartRadio app
Lyndsey Marie talks to Sully Erna about what's on the horizon for Godsmack after taking a break during COVID. Erna talks about the band's plans to hit the studio in January 2022, release new music later in the year, and then support the new album with a world tour in 2023. Godsmack will also be making a stop at Target Center in May 2022 to headline the 93X Twin City Takeover with support from Three Days Grace, Asking Alexandria, Wage War and Lilith Czar.
Woody (93X) and Sully Erna jump on Zoom to chat about quarantine life, Sully's upcoming new YouTube show Hometown Sessions: Real Life Beyond Music, new music, a timeline for Godsmack's return to touring, and their new video for “Unforgettable.”
When Legends Rise. Heavy vs Nu-Metal icons Godsmack are our guests on Episode 47 of Sappenin' Podcast! (Yeah... we have no idea how we managed to make this happen either). Vocalist Sully Erna takes time out to reflect on the bands incredible twenty-four year career, their evolution in sound, writing new music, remaining goals on the bucket list, the rumored Godsmack film, how their music has been a big part in sports such as NFL, WWE and NHL, his mental health charity The Scars Foundation, the one song he's never released and having their own day in their hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. Madness! Get an insight into the music industry like no other. Relax, turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpod Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Dayna Lasnover, Kylie Wheeler, John Price, Emma Barber, Janelle Caston, Liam Connolly, Paul Hirschfield, Nathan Crawshaw, Scarlet Charlton, Kelly Irwin, Drew Styles, Sam Ledgerwood, Mitch Perry, Becca Vaughan, Caden DenOudsten, Craig Harris, Emily Senogles, Martina McManus, Lucy Deards, Huw Stockwell, John&Emma, Mark Platten, Marcie Jacobson, Jordan Birchard, Sharif Owadally, Mike Cunningham, Livvy Cropper, Kelly Emma Cannon, Lydia Henderson, Scott Jones, Amy Thomas, Jamie Bloor, Jenni Robinson, Tony Michael, Samantha Spray, Becky Magliocco, Jenni Munster, Sophie Thompson, Jordan Harris, Loz, Mark Hendy, Kelly Tyrer, Mikey White, Jean Davies, Erin Howard, Kelly Young, Let it Flow Yoga, Vanessa Smith, Conor Mould, Kat Bessant, Murray Grimwood, Samantha Neville, Sion Ready, James Page, Amy Chilvers, Jessie Hellier, Jamie Coombs, Chris Harris, Neil Reid, Amandine Urbano, Scott Evans, Justine Baddeley, Hannah Louise, Mayumi Liwayway, David Winchurch, Nuala Clark, Anthony Matthews, Shani-Maia Boxill-Anderson, Owen Davies, Michael Engler, Bethan Kate, Jennifer Dean, Padrig Wakefield-Newberry, Carl Pendlebury, Hannah Talbot, Robert Byrne, Ida Christensen, Marc Jones, Nicola Johnson, Flynn Davies, Rebecca Harrison, Liam Lacey, Stuart McNaught, Luke Wardle, Lewis Sluman, Alanagh Smyth, Sarah James, Teri Oakshott-Marston, Machine The Producer, Gabby Byrne, Hannah Rachael, Kyle David Smith, Jodie Shannon, Kate Puttock, James Oakley, Dilly Grimwood, Gavin Butler, James Bowerbank, Ricky Audio, Rhys Bernardo, Inglorious Marv, Chris Davies & Sacha Mitchell.Diolch & Thank You x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hard Rock icons Godsmack have had a hard time recently - after the unexpected death of guitarist Tony Rombola's son, they had to postpone their planned European tour. Now they're back on stage - in our exclusive interview, we talked to singer Sully Erna about the tour, how the band members feel, the album "When Legends Rise" and their first ballad "Under your Scars", a song that inspired them to start the "Scars foundation", a place of refuge for people that suffer from depression and other mental health issues.
This podcast is about SHINE DOWN from the FULL interview with Sully Erna/Godsmack, with Frank Jenks. Greatness.
[av_social_share title='Share this entry' style='' buttons='' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''] Episode Summary Let’s get real in this episode on data and understanding what works for you. Geoff Livingston provides knowledge based on his many experiences working with nonprofits that took years to learn. Data is full of surprises and if you watch carefully, you can find trends that help you better connect with your audience and actually get your message in front of your donors in way that catches and holds their attention. Knowing your audience not only allows you to tailor your communication to your target market’s preferences, but it also allows your organization to come across as one that is familiar with its supporters. “Repetition builds familiarity” after all. Best practices and benchmarks are a great way to see what’s happening on a larger scale and they can certainly help guide you in your marketing, but there is a lot to be said for studying your own data and finding what works for you; because, what works for someone else may not necessarily be what works for you and what works for you may not be accurately represented by these industry trends. Know your people. Know yourself. And to thine own self, be true. (William Shakespeare) How? Data. Lots of it. Listen in to learn how to use your data to help you create effective communication tactics and to ultimately help you strengthen your relationships with your members. About Geoff Livingston Geoff Livingston is the CMO of Legends of Learning, an edtech start up in Washington, DC. Before joining Legends of Learning, he start and sold Livingston Communications, a social media boutique, as well as communications firms Zoetica, and Tenacity5 Media. Professionally, Geoff has advised more than 10 members of the Fortune 500, including AT&T, Cox, eBay, Ford, General Dynamics, Google, PayPal, Pepsi Co., Procter and Gamble, SAIC, Verizon and Yum! Brands. He has also advised numerous start-ups, mid-cap companies, and nonprofits, including United Way of America, Live Earth, The Case Foundation, Razoo, Environmental Defense Fund, the Philanthropy 2.0 Project, Tekelec, Network Solutions, Vocus, the Washington Nationals, and Sully Erna (Godsmack lead singer). [av_button_big label='Join the Grow Your Non-Profit Facebook Group!' description_pos='above' link='manually,https://www.facebook.com/groups/growyournonprofit/' link_target='' icon_select='yes-left-icon' icon='ue8f5' font='entypo-fontello' custom_font='#ffffff' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' color_hover='theme-color-subtle' custom_bg_hover='#444444' custom_font_hover='#421c52!important' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''] Click here to join a community of non-profit professionals leveraging digital marketing and technology to grow their communities and improve their fundraising systems. [/av_button_big]
This podcast is about HOLLOW from the FULL interview with Sully Erna/Godsmack, with Frank Jenks. Greatness.
This podcast is about SPEAK from the FULL interview with Sully Erna/Godsmack, with Frank Jenks. Greatness.