Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWhat is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.
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Episodes
Roger Miret (Agnostic Front, Roger Miret and the Disasters, The Alligators)
September 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 94 - Roger Miret is a true New York Hardcore legend. As the frontman of Agnostic Front, he has been at it since 1980. His story however is not so simple. Born in Cuba, his parents moved to NYC and he faced and extremely abusive childhood, eventually living on the streets, and also served some time in prison for drug trafficking. Now happily married and living in Arizona, he has written a brand new tell-all book chronicling the stories he faced growing up, the hardcore scene and his ti...
James Hart (Eighteen Visions, Burn Halo)
September 05, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 93 - Shane jumps on the phone with Chicago sports fan, Game of Thrones junkie, and frontman of Eighteen Visions, James Hart. One of the most respected bands in the 90's and 2000's hardcore scene, Eighteen Visions was not only known for their technical and heavy riffs, but also their image, often referred to as "Fashioncore". Now, back together with a new album in 2017, Shane and James discuss being straight edge in your late 30's, his major label experiences, his musical influences, a...
Josh Scogin ('68, The Chariot, Norma Jean)
August 30, 2017 01:45 - 1 hourEpisode 92 - Shane sits down with his buddy and '68/The Chariot/ex-Norma Jean frontman Josh Scogin. One of the most critically acclaimed heavy bands of the last decade, The Chariot announced their breakup suddenly in 2013 after a Warped Tour stint where they were arguably as big as ever. Shortly after, Scogin announced his new project '68, a 2 piece band where he now picked up the guitar as well. We talk about the learning curve of becoming a guitar player/singer, looking back on the legacy o...
Dennis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie, The Story So Far)
August 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 91 - Dennis Buckley of 88 Fingers Louie sits down with Shane to talk about being back on the road with a new album after almost 2 decades, watching his ex-bandmates get huge in Rise Against, and the mix up with another band called The Story So Far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cole Becker (SWMRS)
August 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 90 - SWMRS frontman Cole Becker takes time out of his busy schedule and joins Shane between lunch and soundcheck while on tour in Providence, Rhode Island. Starting his first band Emily's Army when he was barely a pre-teen, he learned the ropes from his best friend and SWMRS drummer's father, who happens to be Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Now 22, Cole has found his own voice and sound, and he discusses Art vs. Business, how to rev up a crowd of young fans, and his mega crush on ...
Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, The Jasta Show)
August 08, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 89 - Hatebreed's own Jamey Jasta sits down with Shane on the very last day of Warped Tour outside the bus in Pomona, CA. Never one to not speak his mind, Jamey and Shane discuss the Victory Records days, keeping their talking/screaming voices in check, Jamey's very successful podcast, and Hatebreed once being sabotaged and called a racist band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Warped Tour Round Table Special (Kevin Lyman, Jack Grisham, Steve Soto, Lisa Johnson)
August 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 88 - It's a very special episode today! Backstage at Warped tour in St. Louis, Kevin Lyman (founder and producer of Warped), Jack Grisham (TSOL), Steve Soto (The Adolescents) and Lisa Johnson (Rock Photographer) join Shane to have a round table discussion about the state of the scene, Warped Tour drama, the changes from punk then and punk now, and also discuss the upcoming It's Not Dead punk rock festival featuring a huge lineup of punk rock bands, headlined by Rancid and Dropkick Mur...
Fronz (Attila)
July 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 87 - The notorious Chris "Fronz" Fronzak of Attila joins the show.... Is his on stage persona real? Is he really as crazy as he leads on? Listen and find out as Shane hangs out with him on the back of Attila's bus on Warped Tour, drinking whiskey, beer, and a box of "Fronzia" wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Locke (Seaway)
July 17, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 86 - Seaway's Ryan Locke jumps on the phone from his "Vacation" and speaks with Shane while he's in Orlando, FL on Warped Tour. After getting through a couple interruptions from a strange woman on the streets, they chat about Ryan's conversion from drumming to singing, our Mom's being friends, the Canadian "theme" and how smoking weed led to the formation of Seaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)
July 10, 2017 00:00 - 59 minutesEpisode 85 - One of the most requested guests, Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris talks about the hype surrounding his band, religion, the importance of hardcore history, playing Warped Tour for the first time, and being terrified about having to write a follow up to the acclaimed debut album Laugh Tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM SHANE!!!
July 03, 2017 00:00 - 9 minutesA Happy 4th of July message from Dad. Music: Augustana - "Still Ain't Over You" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Floreani (Trophy Eyes)
June 26, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 84 - I'm on Warped Tour, and I sat down with John Floreani, of Australian punk/indie/alternative/whatever group Trophy Eyes, a band who put out my favourite record of 2016. We talk about his early life and ongoing struggle with addiction, the weird things about America, life on Warped Tour, and if they knew they had something special while making their last record Chemical Miracle - in Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chadwick Johnson (Hundredth)
June 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 83 - Chadwick Johnson from the hardcore band ... wait a second... they aren't a hardcore band anymore... That's right Hundredth has taken a complete 180 and have ditched the screaming, the breakdowns, and even the heavy guitars. Listen to his explanation of why this happened, what the hardcore fans of the bands are saying, and what he predicts is about to happen as they embark on the entire Vans Warped Tour... playing ZERO old songs. After that... check out their awesome new record "R...
John Joseph (Cro-Mags, Bloodclot)
June 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 82 - John Joseph joins the show for an extremely candid and unedited chat with Shane. He discusses his abusive childhood that left him living on the streets of NYC at age 14, his rise to hardcore fame in the 1980's, his current projects writing books and competing in triathlons, and his feud with former Cro-Mags bass player/vocalist, Harley Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JT Woodruff (Hawthorne Heights)
June 05, 2017 10:48 - 1 hourEpisode 81 - In a very honest, candid discussion with Shane, JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights talks about their quick rise to fame, their lawsuit with Victory Records, and the death of their guitarist Casey Calvert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Swindle (Have Mercy)
May 29, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 80 - This week Brian Swindle of Have Mercy joins the show, calling in from Shane's FAVORITE place ever - Houston, Texas. They discuss their new record being the comeback from their "sophomore slump", how hard it is to define Have Mercy under a specific genre, and how losing members of the band has affected Brian personally. Bonus: Brian spills the beans on an upcoming acoustic project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Burkheiser (I Prevail)
May 21, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 79 - In this 2nd of a 2-parter with both I Prevail frontmen, I speak with Brian Burkheiser, the clean vocalist. We discuss their calculated success, being terrified of dealing with overnight success, and how he figured out he could sing while riding in his buddy's car one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Vanlerberghe (I Prevail)
May 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 78 -First of an I Prevail 2 parter with both frontmen! Screamer/unclean vocalist/yeller whatever you wanna call it, Eric Vanlerberghe joins the show. Topics include their rapid rise to fame, being very calculated in their decisions, how they write songs, and a scary moment when their bus caught fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams)
May 08, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 77 - Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins the show this week. A massive influence of Shane's, without The Get Up Kids, Silverstein would have never formed. Matt and Shane discuss TGUK's place in the 90's emo scene, The Emo Game, Matt's 15 year old daughter's budding solo career, and writing custom songs for his fans. Matt also talks about new Get Up Kids songs that may be coming out in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
K.Flay
May 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 76 - Alt-pop/hip-hop artist, basketball fan and coffee drinker K.Flay joins Shane on the show this week. Fresh off the release of her new album "Every Where is Somewhere", they discuss her upbringing in the midwest where music was surprisingly not a focus in her life, her transition from rapping into singing, co-writing with Pharell, Trump, her departure from RCA records, and her stint on Warped Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Henry (Darkest Hour, The Primals)
April 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 75 - Darkest Hour frontman John Henry calls into the show during a car ride from LA to Las Vegas to play a "concert". During the lengthy chat with Shane they discuss his distaste for Victory Records, the longevity of Darkest Hour, how his voice has evolved, and how Darkest Hour is basically a punk band in how they operate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Easter!!!
April 17, 2017 00:00 - 11 minutesHappy Easter everyone! No new podcast episode this week, BUT Shane talks about some of his favorite podcasts he's done so far on LSS. Why not take the time to catch up on some old episodes you may have missed!? Have a great week, and we will be back next Monday with an ALL NEW episode. Peace + Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deryck Whibley (Sum 41)
April 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 74 - Sum 41's Deryck Whibley joins the show (at 8:30AM!) and talks to Shane (total fanboy) about his new found sobriety, the early days of Sum 41, the massive comeback they've made, and obviously Guns 'N Roses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Marsala (Story of the Year)
April 03, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 73 - Shane's good friend and Story of the Year frontman Dan Marsala joins the show to talk about the upcoming crowd funded Story of the Year album, what it was like to get so much popularity so fast, and what the band has gone through over 15 years of ups and downs. Bonus: Dan and Shane discuss their bromantic past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Rival Schools, Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today)
March 27, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 72 - Huge episode! Gorilla Biscuits guitarist / Quicksand singer / Rival Schools singer / Youth of Today bassist Walter Schreifels joins the show. A wearer of many hats since starting Youth of Today in the mid 1980's, Walter discusses the early days of New York Hardcore, how he got the confidence to transition from guitar player to lead singer, and the move to a major label for Quicksand and Rival Schools. Also discussed are his new super group Vanishing Life and his other project Dea...
Scott Lewis (Carnifex)
March 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 71 - Carnifex's Scott Ian Lewis sits down with Shane before their show at Lee's Palace in Toronto. As frontman of one of the most "under the radar" bands in the Deathcore genre, Scott explains their struggle with former label Victory Records, their hiatus which got him through a hard period of time personally, and their revitalization and growth on the last two albums. Also discussed is Scott's approach to writing, his theatre background, and the current state of the Deathcore genre. ...
Matisyahu
March 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 70 - Gold selling and Grammy nominated Jewish reggae superstar Matisyahu joins the show this week! This super unique chat includes: his change in appearance and how it affected his career, trying to find that "lightning in the bottle" mainstream success again, having a cult following, the art of improvising on stage, and bringing children on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot)
March 06, 2017 06:39 - 55 minutesEpisode 69 - Well, this is definitely my favourite episode yet! Don't let the shorter running time fool you, this one is action packed! Danny Worsnop explains his departure and return to Asking Alexandria, his wild and spontaneous youth, drinking and drug use, and the head scratcher of him starting his own solo country project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack)
February 26, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 68 - Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre takes time away from cleaning his floors for a long chat with Shane. Recently, Motion City Soundtrack decided to call it quits after nearly 20 years of non-stop touring and putting out records both on indie and major labels. Justin and Shane discuss "retirement", his previous drug and alcohol problems, the struggles of singing and songwriting, the fake Silverstein/MCS beef on Warped Tour, and his upcoming solo record. Learn more about...
Alesana (Shawn and Dennis)
February 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 67 - Dennis and Shawn of Alesana take a little time out their day off on tour to call Shane from everyone’s favourite home away from home on tour - Starbucks. They talk everything from their enormous and unexpected success in Latin America, being a part time band, becoming almost completely DIY, and their elaborate song writing processes. SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive, Despair, Slugfest, Fadeaway)
February 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 66 - Terror's Scott Vogel joins Shane after returning from Mexico where he was going through 2 weeks of surgery for his neck and back, after taking years of abuse as the frontman of various hardcore bands over the past 25 years. The conversation includes Scott's relationship with his family, the changing ethics in hardcore, "Vogelisms", and Shane's love of Scott's former band Buried Alive, who put out Shane's favorite hardcore record of all time. It's Shane's birthday today! If you wa...
Sherri DuPree-Bemis (Eisley, Perma)
February 07, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 65 - Eisley's Sherri Dupree-Bemis joins the show for a super honest and thorough chat about motherhood while still being a full time musician, getting signed to a major label at such a young age, taking over all the lead vocal duties on their new record, and her marriage to Say Anything frontman Max Bemis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Grisham (T.S.O.L., The Joy Killer)
January 30, 2017 00:00 - 57 minutesEpisode 64 - Today we have a real Punk Rock LEGEND on the show. Mr. Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. joins Shane to talk about the band being back together and on the Warped Tour after their debut record came out 36 years ago. Jack, notorious for his on stage antics, says he "never thought he'd live this long", and talks about the early days of the LA Punk scene, his practice as a hypnotherapist in California, and the song "Code Blue" which features the classic horror punk lyrics, "I want to fuck the...
Vic Fuentes (Pierce The Veil)
January 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 63 - Pierce The Veil frontman, and Shane's old buddy Vic Fuentes joins the show (finally) to discuss growing up with punk rock and the importance of still incorporating it into his music, staying grounded and still striking the drums, and why it takes Vic so long to write. He also talks about his very long warm up ritual before shows, and how his Mom prefers when he sings in a lower register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Max Kerman (Arkells)
January 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 62 - Arkells frontman Max Kerman joins the show to discuss the massive success they've had in Canada (Three top 5 albums, two number 1 singles, and multiple Juno awards including Group of the Year twice), his unique upbringing and high school life in Downtown Toronto, and their very last minute band name change that they are now forever stuck with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davey Muise (Vanna)
January 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 61 - At 8 months old, Davey Muise (of Vanna) was left abandoned in a dresser drawer as his drug lord parents were busted by the federal police in a massive raid in Boston, MA. The police found him hours later. He was adopted, but his adopted parents had a divorce. Later in his life, he had a child with a women he loved, and after raising the child for 2 months, he found out it wasn't his. Davey fell into darkness of depression and addiction, only to pull himself out using music. Now, ...
Mark Rose (Spitalfield)
January 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 60 - Happy New Year! Between Christmas and New Years I went on my first ever solo tour, and I brought along my old friend Mark Rose, who used to front the incredible (and criminally underrated) Spitalfield. Mark has been playing solo for years, so I thought he could show me the ropes. We talk about the transition from band to solo artist, the demise of Spitalfield, Victory Records, and his "custom song" company Down Write. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sierra Kay (Neaux, Versa Emerge)
December 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 59 - Sierra Kay of Versa Emerge and Neaux joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matty Arsenault (A Loss For Words, manager of Pvris)
December 19, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 58 - A Loss For Words frontman Matty Arsenault joins the show and describes their long career where they made plenty of friends, but never quite turned into a huge band in the pop-punk world. Matty discusses how playing with tough Boston hardcore bands felt natural, his dream to open a pizza shop in Japan, and how he picked up his newest gig, being the manager of Pvris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HUGE NEWS! ALL ACCESS CLUB NOW LAUNCHED
December 14, 2016 00:00 - 11 minutesIt's finally here! The Lead Singer Syndrome ALL ACCESS CLUB is now live! From as little as $6 a month you can support the show and get exclusive bonus content, interaction with Shane and other fans of the show, merchandise and a LOT more! Go to patreon.com/allaccess right now and check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rody Walker (Protest The Hero)
December 12, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 57 - This week we have a unedited (well mostly) episode featuring Rody Walker of Protest The Hero. The self-deprecating and hilarious frontman (“Most of the time it sounds really bad to me to be quite honest”) talks to Shane about finding his unique voice, struggling on tour, their unorthodox business model, catering to non-English speaking audiences, and how many bands these days in the metal world are using backing tracks. We also discuss Margot Robbie and having to go #2 outside. ...
Lynn Gunn (Pvris)
December 05, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 56 - Pvris frontwomen Lynn Gunn took time out of her busy recording schedule to join Shane for one of the most action packed episodes yet. At 22 years old, Lynn and Pvris have already played multiple Warped Tours, toured the whole world, and even performed at Lollapalooza. But with so much hype from their critically acclaimed debut record, how much pressure does she feel working on the follow up album? Other topics discussed include: being openly gay and how that factors into "Trump's...
Frank Turner
November 28, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 55 - Frank Turner (one of Shane's favourite artists) joins the show during a stop on tour in Toronto. Shane and Frank discuss getting older and the "2 day hangover", pushing yourself too hard, not minding using a tour pass at a festival, his 2000th show, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Owens (Chiodos, BadXChannels, D.R.U.G.S., Bea5t)
November 21, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 54 - Craig Owens joins Shane this week to talk about his "roller coaster" career as the singer of Chiodos, supergroup D.R.U.G.S, and now his new project BadXChannels. Craig openly discusses his role as the "heel" of the scene, his departure and rejoining of Chiodos, the collapse of D.R.U.G.S, his polarizing personality, and what is was like to collaborate with Dr. Dre. Go Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caleb Shomo Pt.2 (Beartooth, Attack Attack, Silvertooth)
November 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 53 - Happy One Year Anniversary Everyone! The very first guest to ever join Shane on this podcast for the inaugural episode is back..... Mr Caleb Shomo of Beartooth. It's been almost a year and a half since Shane and Caleb talked, they discuss: the hype machine that doesn't stop for Beartooth, feeling more and more comfortable in Caleb's own skin, but not 100%, the pressure of following up a hit debut album, and of course, Silvertooth! Silvertooth Lives. Learn more about your ad choic...
Mike Hranica (The Devil Wears Prada, God Alone)
November 07, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 52 - The Devil Wears Prada frontman Mike Hranica joins Shane on the back of the Silverstein bus for a casual chat over some beers. Mike talks about the embarrassing beginnings of the band, his disdain for Donald Trump, feeling rejuvenated with new band members, and how he feels conflicted writing down "musician" as his occupation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Roetter (Like Moths To Flames, ex-Emarosa)
October 31, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 51 - Chris Roetter of Like Moths To Flames joins Shane on the Rise Records "Rise Up Tour" for a super honest discussion. Topics range from How To Get Signed to a label then versus now, being a secular band touring with Christian bands, and how to deal when the initial hype surrounding your band fades away. Bonus: Chris announces their re-signing back to Rise Records! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonny Craig (Dance Gavin Dance, Slaves, Emarosa)
October 24, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 50 - There isn't a much more polarizing figure in music than Jonny Craig. His fans love him, and credit him with bringing soul inspired vocals into heavy music. But he is also known for controversy, scandals, and a long running battle with drug addiction. Now a month sober, Jonny sits down with Shane to discuss moving forward, but also his troubled past, which has led to his horrible reputation in the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fat Mike (NOFX)
October 16, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 49 - This is a BIG episode. Shane talks to the singer of his all time favourite band - Fat Mike of NOFX. The conversation ranges from Mike's recent detox after a bout with an addiction to pills, his unique take on songwriting, the new NOFX album and tell-all book, his hatred of religion, and of course Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction)
October 11, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourEpisode 48 - The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch joins the show this week while on tour in Toronto. Recently sober, Joel discusses life as an alcoholic on tour and in the studio, the moral issues of changing their lyrics for a radio edit, having 3 number 1 albums in a row in Australia, and him having no qualms about calling out other musicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices