Month: May 2024

A car crash at 14 stole my sight but gifted me a second chance at life. Thrust into a rage-filled world blinded by darkness, I clung to the raw screams and cathartic distortion of death metal to nurse my seething anger—a rebellion against a fate that took my vision and my parents. This episode is a raw, vulnerable journey through the transformative chapters of my life, where the echoes of head trauma and the all-consuming emotions eventually give way to an unexpected sanctuary found within church walls.

For two decades, my playlist was a collection of hymns and spiritual verses, a stark contrast to the blasphemous tracks that once resonated with my turmoil. As I recount my ordeal, you will discover the inner conflict between my faith and personal taste in music. This isn’t just about a switch in genres, but a profound exploration of identity and authenticity amid the backdrop of life’s unpredictable symphony. Listen as I peel back the layers of my story, revealing how resilience and transformation play out in the ever-evolving soundtrack of my life.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to hurdle through the music world blind, left-handed, and with a burning passion for heavy metal? Well, strap in for a wild ride as I recount my unique journey with guitars, from a hospital bed strumming a right-handed beater to wielding my first left-handed BC Rich Warlock. It’s a tale that zigzags from the aftermath of a car wreck to the serendipitous moments that shaped my musical path and the formation of my band. You’ll get a front-row seat to the inner workings of my mind as I muse on the instruments that have been faithful companions through thick and thin—and the quirky stories they carry with them.

Prepare for a raucous trip down memory lane to Webster Music in Massachusetts, a place inexplicably crammed with BC Rich guitars—it’s as if the store itself was a shrine to the brand. I’ll share the hilarious lengths I went to find a bass player for my band, dangling the carrot of a shiny new instrument, and the peculiar twists of fate that brought us all together. Each guitar has a story, and these stories are the lifeblood of my musical odyssey. So, come along and be ready to laugh, empathize, and perhaps walk away with a newfound appreciation for the soundtrack that punctuates our lives.

You can see the show notes here!