Lead Singer Syndrome With Shane Told

Episode 143 - FOUR YEAR STRONG ARE HERE! One of the most requested artists, Shane sits down with co-frontmen Alan and Dan on their bus on Warped Tour. In a super honest and candid discussion, they discuss how similar they are in terms of voice/guitar playing/musical taste, the time they "pretty much broke up", their growing pains leading to the failure of their 3rd album, and the reasons why they don't use in-ear monitors or play to a click track.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142 - New haircut - check. Makeup - check. But what's really going on inside the mind of As It Is frontman Patty Walters? With his Youtuber days way in the past, Patty returns to discuss taking a chance with their brilliant new album "The Great Depression", and how their new image has overshadowed the sound.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141 - KORN frontman Jonathan Davis joins the show this week! 2018 is a year of milestones for JD - 25 years of Korn, 20th anniversary of their seminal album Follow The Leader, and also 20 years of sobriety. Now with a new solo album, he shows no signs of slowing down. Shane and Jonathan discuss all this as well as being a father of three, shittalking Metallica, and the epidemic of suicides and overdose of other lead vocalists in the rock scene. Also - JD picks his favourite and least favourite Korn record.  Check out RXBAR - Real No B.S. Protein bars. The ingredients are written in point blank on the front of the package, no fillers or preservatives of any kind. AND they’re delicious. Use promo code LSS to save 25% off your first order today - visit RXBAR.com/lss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140 - Like Pacific frontman Jordan Black joins the show this week coming off a brand new (awesome) album. Openly gay (his Instagram handle is @HotGayDaddy), he talks about realizing his sexuality at a young age, being obsessed with skateboarding, bringing back the "punk beat" and how underrated Like Pacific is in the Pop-Punk scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139 - On Warped Tour together, Tyler Carter of Issues sits down with Shane to discuss his new R&B solo music, the departure of unclean vocalist Michael Bohn, and the reaction when he came out as bisexual ... or is it pansexual?  See how Haven Life Insurance Agency is making applying for term life insurance issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company actually simple!! Get your free quote for term life insurance today! Head over to welcome.havenlife.com/LSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138 - The Amity Affliction's own Bassist/Crooner Ahren Stringer joins the show while on (the last ever) Vans Warped Tour. Chilling on the back of the bus with a half dozen Coors Banquets, Shane and "String" shoot the shit, talking about his early days growing up in rural Australia, knowing he was going to make it, 3 X #1 albums in a row on the Australian charts, and the radical musical departure on the upcoming TAA album "Misery".  If you’re starting to get established and grow your family - you need to consider life insurance. Check out Haven Life - they’ve made it incredibly straightforward and simple to go online, get a quick quote and apply for term life insurance coverage issued by MassMutual. What makes Haven Life different? Well, first of all we’re talking about term life insurance which means it’s only for a specified time, like 10, 15, 20 or 30 years, typically the period your loved ones would need the financial protection most ... So let’s say until your kids are out of the house, or maybe y

Episode 137 - Shane is BACK ON WARPED TOUR!!! LIVE (pretty much) from (sorta) Cleveland OH, Shane (definitely) speaks with Joe Taylor of Knuckle Puck. They talk about Knuckle Puck's fast emergence to the top and what they do to seperate themselves from the Pop-Punk pack. Also discussed is the writing/recording process behind their last (awesome) album, and a decent amount of talk about Blink-182. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 136 - He Is Legend frontman and Shane's old friend Schuylar Croom joins the show! After their initial breakup over a decade ago, He Is Legend made a comeback and haven't looked back. Shane and Schuylar discuss the early days of feeling like outcasts in the scene, being the only non-Christian band on Tooth and Nail Records, and how they put everything on the line by crowdfunding their latest album.  Need Merch from all your favourite bands? Wanna be cool? Look sexy? Then head over to rockabilia.com and get all the goodies. We're talking 500,000 unique OFFICIALLY license items. AND use promo code JCJABBERJAW and save 15% off your order! Don't delay! Pick up something HOT today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 135 - Happy 4th of July everyone!!! On this great holiday, we have a super entertaining episode featuring Tommy Vext, frontman for heavy rock supergroup Bad Wolves. Tommy talks about their smash radio hit single covering The Cranberries "Zombie", his rough childhood upbringing in NYC, his problems with addiction and his road to recovery, and having to testify against his own brother for attempting to kill him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 134 - Here it is! The one you've been waiting for! Shane speaks with the often elusive Anthony Green, with a surprisingly honest and forthcoming conversation. Discussed is the truth behind his departure from Saosin, the insecurities and depression he faced throughout his life, his addiction to heroin, and his passion for being so prolific with Circa Survive, Saosin and on his own solo material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 133 - Starset frontman and visionary Dustin Bates joins the show to discuss his background growing up as a self proclaimed "nerd" which led him to a masters degree in Electrical Engineering and Air Force Research, not to mention a teaching stint at the International Space University. Now, with an elaborate backstory of how Starset came to be (the highly advanced "Starset Society" has enlisted the band to educate the masses through their music) how does he cope with massive mainstream radio success and "pedestrian" fans? A very unique must listen episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 132 - Greeley Estates’ frontman Ryan Zimmerman joins the show to discuss their unlikely rise to the top of the Screamo pile, their transition to heavier music, and his new life as a father of 3 and a career as a therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 131 - Patrick Miranda of Movements joins the show to discuss moving up to this years Warped Tour Main stage, (nearly) selling out their entire first headline tour, his ongoing battle with anxiety and OCD, and the nerves that go into following up a hit debut album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 130 - JThe Maine's John O'Callaghan joins the show to discuss the bands humble beginnings in Phoenix AZ, running their own record label, his silly personality, and how they managed to get their video preloaded on every Blackberry in 2010.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 129 - The Word Alive's Telle Smith is back to TALK SOME SHIT! In all seriousness, Telle breaks down their catchy new record, his personal grief of the passing of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, how the press has disappointed him (not me), possible future collabs, and his most recent broken bone incident.  You love merch. You crave it. You can't stop thinking about it. You need it in your life. It's time to let go and head to Rockabilia.com - over 500,000 unique items. You want / they got. Use promo code PCJABBERJAW and save 15% off YOUR ENTIRE ORDER today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 128 - Comeback Kid's Andrew Neufeld joins Shane for a chat on their bus while on tour together in Switzerland. After making the change from guitar player to "Lead Screamer", Comeback Kid enjoyed worldwide success and has since cemented themselves as a staple in modern hardcore. Andrew discusses his humble beginning growing up in a religious household in Winnipeg, finding his own voice and keeping it up on tour, and how he goes "stir crazy" when he's not on the road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 127 - Another 3-way! Shane chats with Briton and Cody of Wage War, a band who has shown that relentless hard work can really pay off. With their dual vocal attack, technical riffage, and great song writing it's no surprise Wage War is one of the hottest bands in the Metalcore genre. Shane chats with them about their non-stop tour schedule, the Ocala, FL scene working with A Day To Remember's Jeremy McKinnon, scrapping an entire release, and being stormed by Syrian refugees while on tour in Europe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 126 - Clutch has been rocking out for over 25 years, bringing a unique mix of metal, southern rock and stoner rock to their die hard fanbase. With a new album "Book of Bad Decisions" (their 13th!)coming out later this year, they show no sign of slowing down. Frontman Neil Fallon joins the show and chats with Shane about trying out new material live, working with a producer known for country music on their and recently taking a vocal lesson for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 125 - The singer of one of my favorite albums of 2017, Dan Smith of English punk band Darko joins me this week right before the band departs for a tour in Japan. We talk about his punk rock upbringing starting out in Australia, working regular jobs while still touring as much as possible, playing faster than Neo in the Matrix, and finally garnering some attention of their new album "Bonzai Mammoth". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 124 - Billy Talent frontman Ben Kowalewicz joins the show! Finally! One of the most requested guests, we chat about long breaks between albums, opening for Guns 'N Roses, the challenge of drummer Aaron Solowoniuk's battle with MS, their surprising radio success, and the struggles of gaining popularity in the US. Also, Shane recounts the story of how Billy Talent got signed instead of his old band.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices