Résumé de l'épisode
Chasta and Baby Huey go backstage at Aftershock Festival to catch up with CKY drummer Jess Margera for a conversation spanning CKY’s legendary history, Jackass, Bam Margera, MTV, skate culture and the changing music industry. Jess looks back at the early days of CKY, when the band was gaining exposure through skate videos, MTV and Jackass before YouTube and social media changed the way artists became famous. He shares stories about the Margera family, Viva La Bam, his parents’ enduring connection with fans and why that chaotic era now feels like a simpler time. Jess also gives an update on Bam, talks about his return to skating, and explains why music needs humanity — especially in an era of AI-generated music. Plus, Jess discusses CKY’s upcoming shows, new music and the lasting impact of “96 Quite Bitter Beings.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chasta and Baby Huey go backstage at Aftershock Festival to catch up with CKY drummer Jess Margera for a conversation spanning CKY’s legendary history, Jackass, Bam Margera, MTV, skate culture and the changing music industry. Jess looks back at the early days of CKY, when the band was gaining exposure through skate videos, MTV and Jackass before YouTube and social media changed the way artists became famous. He shares stories about the Margera family, Viva La Bam, his parents’ enduring connection with fans and why that chaotic era now feels like a simpler time. Jess also gives an update on Bam, talks about his return to skating, and explains why music needs humanity — especially in an era of AI-generated music. Plus, Jess discusses CKY’s upcoming shows, new music and the lasting impact of “96 Quite Bitter Beings.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CKY’s Jess Margera on Jackass, Bam, MTV Nostalgia, AI & the Music That Saved Him
ÉcoutéChasta and Baby Huey go backstage at Aftershock Festival to catch up with CKY drummer Jess Margera for a conversation spanning CKY’s legendary history, Jackass, Bam Margera, MTV, skate culture and the changing music industry. Jess looks back at the early days of CKY, when the band was gaining exposure through skate videos, MTV and Jackass before YouTube and social media changed the way artists became famous. He shares stories about the Margera family, Viva La Bam, his parents’ enduring connection with fans and why that chaotic era now feels like a simpler time. Jess also gives an update on Bam, talks about his return to skating, and explains why music needs humanity — especially in an era of AI-generated music. Plus, Jess discusses CKY’s upcoming shows, new music and the lasting impact of “96 Quite Bitter Beings.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highly Suspect’s Johnny Stevens on New Music, Pain, AI & Breaking Genre Rules
ÉcoutéChasta and Baby Huey go backstage at Aftershock Festival to talk with Highly Suspect frontman Johnny Stevens about music, life, songwriting and what comes next for the band. Johnny opens up about how difficult experiences fuel his creativity, why he needs to have something real to say before making an album, and how music serves as his personal catharsis. He also talks about the nerves and impostor syndrome that come with playing a festival, Highly Suspect’s refusal to stay inside one genre, and his love of everything from blues and reggae to rap. Johnny also shares his thoughts on AI and why he believes artists who continue creating authentically without it could become more valuable. Plus, he teases the possibility of a new Highly Suspect album and answers one of the most revealing questions of the interview: What do you love about music? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots on STP’s Legacy, Jeff Gutt & One More Satellite
ÉcoutéChasta and Baby Huey sit down with Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo backstage at Aftershock Festival. Dean reflects on STP’s incredible legacy, the resurgence of ’90s music, seeing three generations of fans in the crowd, and how he keeps the band’s classic songs evolving onstage. He also talks candidly about vocalist Jeff Gutt and why having the right person in the band has brought him an immeasurable sense of “peace of mind.” Plus, Dean discusses his new project One More Satellite, collaborating with Pete Shoulder, what’s coming next, and the surprising revelation that a third project is already in the works. And Dean gets reflective about the deeper meaning of music and what it has given him throughout his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corrosion of Conformity Talk New Album, Dimebag, Peter Steele & Unreleased Music at Aftershock
ÉcoutéChasta and Baby Huey sit down with Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman of Corrosion of Conformity backstage at Aftershock to discuss the band’s new double album and the back-to-basics approach that made it one of the most enjoyable records they’ve created together. Pepper and Woody explain how they avoided writing by committee, drank some beers, wrote riffs and simply made a record they would want to listen to themselves. The conversation takes a supernatural turn as Pepper recalls the bizarre moment surrounding Dimebag Darrell’s death and another recent experience in Berlin involving Type O Negative’s “Bloody Kisses” and a clock that seemingly began moving on its own. COC also look back on Pepper’s unforgettable performance with Metallica and Gary Rossington at the Fillmore and tease a mysterious remix, upcoming covers, live recordings and several other projects planned for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica Talks Metalcore’s Rise, ‘Flowers’ & Band Evolution at Aftershock
ÉcoutéChasta and Baby Huey sit down with Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada backstage at Aftershock to discuss the band’s new album “Flowers,” nearly two decades of evolution and watching metalcore become a major part of the modern rock landscape. Mike admits The Devil Wears Prada never expected the band to become a career when they were starting out — they were simply having fun and expressing themselves. He also reflects on the changing of the guard from an earlier generation of rock toward metalcore and discusses how bands including Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember, Architects and Spiritbox have helped create a different landscape for heavy music. Plus, Mike talks about life on the road, his love of jazz, his earliest metal influences and what music continues to mean to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.