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What really makes a pro drummer? A pro musician? Knowing your place in the music. Everyone has a role to play in a band and sometimes knowing you're not the star, makes you the star. Take it from Cody Ash, he breaks it down right here what truly makes a…

Gary Holt (Exodus / Slayer) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for a crazy episode filled with everything from Prince to Slayer. We get a look into Gary's backstory and how he amazingly joined the famous band Exodus after only six months of guitar playing, having learned his first licks and…

Cody Ash (Drummer / Sylar / Jelly Roll) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory for another round where we dive into playing with Jelly Roll, how Cody met the him and eventually got the call to be his drummer. We take a look at some of Cody's favorite bands, his incredible…

What's the difference between writing a score for a Movie and a Video Game? Who better to know than Shota Nakama of the famous Video Game Orchestra! Check out his take on the differences and let us know your favorite movie or video soundtrack below! Check out this Episode at…

No one knew we needed the iPhone until Steve Jobs gave it to us. No one knew we needed Shota Nakama's Video Game Orchestra until it rocked our ears years later. Genius can often be confused with crazy. If you have a vision you believe in, you don't stop pushing…

Cody Ash (Drummer / Sylar / Jellyroll) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to dive into Cody Ash's Rock n Roll life story, from growing up in Louisville KY, to playing along Starset with Sylar. Cody breaks us his journey into joining Sylar, how college taught him how to be a…

Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to talk about everything from writing music for Tekken and working with iZotope, to dealing with failure, maintaining good morals as a CEO, and making a band and orchestra work together. We get Shota's take on the differences…

No one can plan when Inspiration strikes, this goes for anything from a picture to a song. You just don't know when that magic is gonna hit you... but boy don't it feel good when it does. Have you ever had a magic moment like that? Let us know in…

The writing process is different for everyone, but most people can agree that you should write about the things you feel strongly about. Alex Skolnick says it's a lot like tweeting! You're gonna hear what he's got to say, whether you like it, or not. Do you agree? Tell us…

Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory as they dive into the insane story that is Shota's life. From his background growing up in Okinawa and dropping out of MIDDLE SCHOOL to be a Rockstar, to booking Symphony Hall and writing with the legendary Jason Becker. We…

Alex Skolnick (Testament / Alex Skolnick Trio) joins with Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to talk about everything wacky from his new sofa, to transforming jazz songs into rock. We dive into conversation on the topic of The Beatles, Scorpions, and Prince, along with further insight into Alex's writing process and…

Is the Danger of Rock and Roll gone? Kevin Martin of Candlebox certainly thinks so. Rock and Roll should challenge our ideas, piss people off, and in a world with so many vanilla ice cream bands, Kevin asks "Where is the Neapolitan?". Take a listen for yourself and get 2020'd!…

Think singing in front of 300,000 people is nerve racking... Imagine how Kevin Martin of Candlebox felt on the Metallica tour. Kevin lets us in on how he found his footing as a Frontman while on tour with Metallica. Check it out and get 2020'd! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​…

Alex Skolnick (Testament / Alex Skolnick Trio) is back again with Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to talk about Alex's new "Moods and Modes" Podcast, the process of making a podcast, as well as what Alex has been up to when not on tour. We tackle big questions like what makes…

Kevin Martin (Candlebox) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to talk about the future of Candlebox and the challenges of being a musician. We get a look into the Candlebox writing process and even a breakdown of some Candlebox songs from the man who wrote them. Kevin gives us…

Ron DeChant says the last thing he does is play bass for Starset. Nothing says that more than the time Ron booked a full US tour in one month! check this one out and get 2020'd with us! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN…

Our final Starset puzzle piece Ron DeChant gives us a little backstory to his life before Starset, breaking down how he worked an IT company for thousands and had to learn to do everything himself. Ron DeChant just gets it done. Check it out and get 2020'd! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official…

Kevin Martin (Candlebox) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to talk everything grunge. We get an in-depth look into the beginnings of Candlebox, the surprising influences that go into the band. We get Kevin's take on why Grunge was the last movement of Real Rock n Roll, his experiences meeting big…

Ron DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again to talk about the inside workings of Starset. Ron gives us pro tips on how self-management works on a massive tour, the importance of band merch, and keeping a brand, while still letting us in on the fun parts of…

The legendary Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal breaks down how he deconstructs a song in reverse, once again reminding us how much of a mad genius savant he really is. Tune in with us and get 2020'd! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d…

The legendary Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reminisces on having his mind blown by Eddie Van Halen's finger tapping for the first time. Something I think we can all relate to. Tune in with us and get 2020'd! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE:…

Ron DeChant (Starset) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to be the piece that officially completes the Starset puzzle, being the final member we had yet to have on the show! We get an in-depth look at Starset's beginnings when it was just a couple crackhead ideas tossed around, A little…

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Art of Anarchy / Asia / Sons of Apollo / ex-Guns 'N Roses) is back for PART 2 with Benny, Siobhán, and Cory to dive into how Ron got into the hot sauce business (including the creation of "bumblef**ked", the world's 3rd hottest sauce), how he deconstructs…

Music has the incredible ability to influence people, how many songs can you attribute to changing or saving your life? Leave a comment in the description and let us know! FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d