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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Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche)
Episode 148 - The prolific Vinnie Caruana, known best for The Movielife and I Am The Avalanche joins the show! With no less than 5 projects on the go right now (seriously FIVE), Vinnie somehow found the time to chat with Shane about the breakup of The Movielife right in their prime, his brief stint in Head Automatica, Drive Thru Records, and starting a new band with Hardcore legend Sammy Siegler. Vinnie is as open and honest as it gets, this is a must listen.
79 min
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Nathan Gray (BOYSETSFIRE)
Episode 147 - Legendary Emotional Hardcore frontman Nathan Gray of BOYSETSFIRE joins Shane in a conversation that took place backstage at a festival in Germany this Summer.
69 min
228
Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)
Lead singer/guitarist Luke Bentham of Juno award winning rock band The Dirty Nil joins the show!
79 min
229
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne)
Episode 145 - Guitar God / Lead singer / Jokester Zakk Wylde joins the show! Before the Black Label Society show in Toronto, Shane was able to meet Zakk backstage and the two of them chatted about 33 years of marriage, the New York Yankees, the movie Rockstar, the final Ozzy tour ever, and where he got his patented "squeal" (AKA pinch harmonic) sound from.
54 min
230
Frank Turner Returns!
56 min
231
Four Year Strong (Alan Day and Dan O'Connor)
Shane sits down with co-frontmen Alan and Dan on their bus on Warped Tour.
74 min
232
Patty Walters (As It Is) Returns!
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.
60 min
233
Jonathan Davis (Korn)
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis joins the show this week!
61 min
234
Jordan Black (Like Pacific)
Like Pacific frontman Jordan Black joins the show this week coming off a brand new (awesome) album.
60 min
235
Tyler Carter (Issues, Woe Is Me)
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?
57 min
236
Ahren Stringer (The Amity Affliction)
The Amity Affliction's own Bassist/Crooner Ahren Stringer joins the show while on (the last ever) Vans Warped Tour.
50 min
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Joe Taylor (Knuckle Puck)
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.
59 min
238
Schuylar Croom (He Is Legend)
He Is Legend frontman and Shane's old friend Schuylar Croom joins the show!
60 min
239
Tommy Vext (Bad Wolves, Divine Heresy)
On this great holiday, we have a super entertaining episode featuring Tommy Vext, frontman for heavy rock supergroup Bad Wolves.
63 min
240
Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin)
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.
71 min
241
Dustin Bates (Starset, Downplay)
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!
58 min
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Ryan Zimmerman (Greeley Estates)
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!
57 min
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Patrick Miranda (Movements)
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.
75 min
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John O'Callaghan (The Maine)
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.
60 min
245
Telle Smith (The Word Alive) Part 2
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.
64 min
246
Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid, Sights & Sounds, ...
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. Need merch? Rockabilia is the best in the business with over HALF A MILLION officially licensed items! Go to rockabilia.com and save 10% your entire order with promo code PCLSS today!
65 min
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Wage War (Briton Bond and Cody Quistad)
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.
56 min
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Neil Fallon (Clutch)
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.
57 min
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Dan Smith (Darko)
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".
56 min
250
Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent)
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.
69 min