Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told
What 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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June 11, 2025 • 56 mins
Episode 379 – Michael Poulsen of Volbeat joins the show! We dive into the making of their ninth album God of Angels Trust which dropped on June 6th. After a year-long break for vocal surgery and time with his death metal side project Asinhell, Michael returned refreshed, crafting the new record in just five weeks with a spontaneous, no-rules approach. He shares how this process felt like a creative rebirth, reigniting the band's pa...
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June 4, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 378 – Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years returns for his third visit—right on schedule, every five years! We talk about the band's new acoustic EP Burst & Decay: Volume III, released a few weeks ago, and how this tour has been a unique experience with reimagined versions of their songs and a special stage setup. Dan also shares insights into the songwriting process for both The Wonder Years and his other project, Aaro...
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May 16, 2025 • 73 mins
Episode 377 – Allen from Arm’s Length is here! The band is blowing up right now with their incredible new record "There’s a Whole World Out There" (which drops TODAY), and we get into how it all came together. We also touch on vocal struggles while on tour, and how it all started for him growing up in cold, rainy Canada. Arm’s Length are out on the road now, so go catch a show and stream the new album!
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May 7, 2025 • 53 mins
Episode 376 – Thomas Erak of The Fall of Troy joins the show for a long-overdue chat, six years in the making! We dive into his insanely musical upbringing, his new solo record "(AU)" where he played every instrument as Thomas Erak & The Ouroboros, and how things have evolved for him as a songwriter, musician and person over the years. The Fall of Troy are on the road now celebrating Doppelganger’s 20th anniversary—don’t miss it!
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May 1, 2025 • 66 mins
Episode 375 – This week on the show I talk to Carson of The Callous Daoboys. We cover his early influences getting into heavy music, to his songwriting and approach to production, his lyricism, and so much more in this conversation. Catch them on tour with Chiodos and headlining later this year, and don't miss their new album, "I Don't Want To See You In Heaven", out May 16th!
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April 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode 374 – Derek from Mayday Parade returns to the show for his third visit! We talk all about kicking off their massive 20 year tour, building the perfect setlist, prepping his voice for the road, and also dive into their new self-released trilogy of albums. The first of the three, "Sweet", is out now wherever you get your music, so go check it out and catch them on tour all over the States!
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January 6, 2025 • 89 mins
Episode 373 – This week we have a wildly fun conversation with a long-awaited guest: Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls! We get deep into his career of course, but also into emo history, how he rode across the US on a bicycle, & so much more. Their most recent album "SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS" is streaming everywhere now!
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December 12, 2024 • 51 mins
Episode 372 – Marshall of Hinder joins the show today! We have a great conversation about getting into music as a child, how he joined the band, what it's like to be the lead singer, and a deep dive on his process for songwriting. Hinder's next album will be dropping early 2025, so keep an eye out for that!
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December 4, 2024 • 51 mins
Episode 371 – Collin of Grayscale joins the show today! He's been on before - but it was a bonus episode. Check out the All Access Club if you want to hear that conversation! This time we go in-depth on the creation of their new album, and the growth of both the band & Collin himself have gone through since the last time we spoke. "The Hart" will be out on January 31st, don't miss it!
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November 27, 2024 • 61 mins
Episode 370 – Brandon Saller of Atreyu returns to the show! We talk about revisiting old material at When We Were Young, being the frontman of the band and having to perform Alex's parts. We also go through their process writing & recording for their recent album as well as an upcoming release they're currently working on. The re-imagined album "The Pronoia Sessions" is out now everywhere, go check it out!
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October 9, 2024 • 67 mins
Episode 369 – Jose Prieto of the punk band MakeWar joins the show today! From his childhood growing up in Venezuela, to discovering punk rock, moving to the US, starting the band, & finding success, we get into his inspirational story in music and life so far. Their new record "A Paradoxical Theory of Change" is out now everywhere on Fat Wreck Chords, go check it out!
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September 26, 2024 • 54 mins
Episode 368 – Tim Kasher of Cursive joins the show today! Between his bands, his solo career, and also his work in film, he is definitely one of the most prolific artists around. We get deep into his creative process for songwriting, music production, & more. The new Cursive album "Devourer" is out now, go give it a spin!
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August 29, 2024 • 42 mins
Episode 367 – Megadeth's Dave Mustaine joins the show today! This thrash metal legend needs no introduction and this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. We cover topics from all over his illustrious career, from surviving cancer, returning to the stage, the evolution of the band’s lineup, his books and more. Catch them all over the US this September!
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August 22, 2024 • 69 mins
Episode 366 – Chrissy of Against The Current joins the show today! From forming the band, to blowing up and touring worldwide, playing to 60M+ people at League of Legends Worlds, to now also releasing solo music and producing a game, we get into her wild journey in music and life so far. Catch her co-headlining solo tour with Voilà in the US and Europe this October and November!
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August 16, 2024 • 48 mins
Episode 365 – Adam of Oceano joins the show today! We get into the band’s history, his streaming on Twitch, his vocal style, and of course creating their new album. “Living Chaos” will be out August 30th, and don’t miss them on tour all across the US this fall!
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August 9, 2024 • 56 mins
Episode 364 – Matty Mullins is back on the show this week! We get into what’s been new with Memphis May Fire, of course, but the big news is that he is now fronting Anberlin as well! We talk all about how it came about, how it’s been with the touring, writing and recording, and their plans for the future. The new Anberlin album, “Vega”, with two tracks featuring Matty on vocals, is out now- go check it out! And, of course, the new ...
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August 1, 2024 • 74 mins
Episode 363 – Alexia Roditis of Destroy Boys joins the show today! We get into their story, from childhood & early influences, starting the band, to now being a role model for many playing huge festivals & opening for legendary artists like blink-182. Catch them at Lollapalooza this saturday (their set will be streaming on Hulu), and the new album “Funeral Soundtrack #4” drops August 9th!
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July 23, 2024 • 57 mins
Episode 362 – Matt Good of From First To Last joins the show today! Besides being the guitarist, songwriter, and now lead singer of the band, he's also a prolific producer having worked with legendary bands in the scene such as Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead, Sleeping with Sirens, & many more. The new FFTL single “Genesis” is out now, with more music coming later this year. Don’t miss it!
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June 26, 2024 • 47 mins
Episode 361 – Dany of The Warning joins the show today! We discuss her path in music so far, from starting the band with her two sisters Paulina & Alejandra in Mexico to their recent success. The Warning is a force to be reckoned with, and they're just getting started. Don't miss the new album “Keep Me Fed”, dropping this Friday June 28th!
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June 6, 2024 • 48 mins
Episode 360 – LØLØ joins the show today! We cover her journey from early songwriting, getting a publishing deal, to now touring with bands like New Found Glory & Simple Plan and releasing her first full-length album. The new record “Falling For Robots And Wishing I Was One” is out now everywhere. Go check it out!
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