Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Ex-Killswitch Engage) on The Metalsucks Podcast #392

June 21st, 2021 at 12:28pm
MetalSucks

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Howard Jones is back on the podcast! We discuss H.A.I.T.(How Awesome Is That), his movie watching podcast with Jamey Jasta and Charlie Bellmore; the imprint ’80s action movies left on us growing up’ the work environment that surrounded him during the making of the new Light the Torch album; his lyrical approach on the new record; being open to change; the decision to cover the Terrence Trent D’Arby; preparation for his upcoming livestream on June 25th; going back out on tour after the pandemic; an update on rescheduling the North American tour with Killswitch Engage the was cut short; and his love of seeing live stand up comedy.

Petar and Brandon discuss Pete’s first foray back into concertgoing, how show attendees’ behavior has changed, the reason we think Vince Neil cancelled his second show of 2021, whether or not Robb Flynn is the dictator of Machine Head, and Atreyu’s disappointing first-week record sales.

Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Blade Records, for their continued support!

Songs: Light The Torch – “More Than Dreaming,” Light The Torch – “Let Me Fall Apart,” Vexed – “Epiphany”

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