Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

While under quarantine in Italy, Olga Svetlana talks about the current situation there with Covid-19, the band getting exiled from Russia for political statements, her intense stage presence (including flipping Shane off from the stage), their new bass player Nick Oliveri (of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss) and their new album "Disco Sucks".

Episode 215 - Jimmy Wizard (yes, that's his real name) of Higher Power joins the show! Shane and Jimmy discuss his hardcore roots, signing to a major label and the backlash (or lack thereof), his transition into clean singing, his second career as a tattoo artist, and the the 1989 classic Nintendo movie "The Wizard".

Episode 214 - Grammy award winning (and badass) front women Lzzy Hale joins the show! She talks to Shane about the slow and steady climb to the top of the charts, randomly jamming with Slash, having her Dad play bass for the band and what goes on behind the scenes while writing the sexually charged lyrics she's so famous for.

Episode 213 - Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead joins the show! Despite being incredibly intelligent and well read, J3T talks about his struggle with drugs, his criminal background, and the shift into family life - all while keeping up the stability of Hollywood Undead - fresh off the release of their 6 full length album, New Empire Vol. 1.

Episode 212 - IT HAPPENED!! Punk legend Milo Aukerman of Descendents joins the show! In 2016, Milo was laid off from his science job at DuPont (coincidentally enough where Shane used to work!) and came back into the fold releasing Hypercaffium Spazzinate, the first Descendents album in 12 years...

Episode 211 - Eric Vanlerberghe, co-vocalist of I Prevail joins the show Live in Downtown Los Angeles at the Fearless Records Pop-up! I Prevail has had an incredible album cycle with hit after hit and tons of radio success. To top it all off, they were nominated for 2 Grammys! During Grammy Weekend, Eric and Shane chat about the accolade, their massive setback on their headlining tour, and if they knew "Hurricane" was going to be a massive hit...

Episode 210 - Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music joins the show! One of the nicest and hardest working guys in punk rock, Chuck talks to Shane about his upbringing in Florida (his Dad was a PGA Tour golfer), the humble beginnings of HWM and the Gainsville scene, and the breakup and reform of Hot Water Music - now celebrating their 25th year as a band.

Episode 209 - LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES! Shane sits down with Vic, Aaron and Telle during Grammy weekend to talk about whack tour stories, lyric writing, using steroids to get through shows, and Grammy nominations (or lack thereof). Special thanks to Fearless Records for putting this all together!

Episode 208 - Steel Panther's own Michael Starr joins the show! Fresh off their 5th full length album (!!) Michael talks about the early days of being a Las Vegas and LA resident cover band playing 5 nights a week to getting signed to a major label and focusing on their original music. Also covered is how many chicks Michael has slept with, getting tested for STD's - and on a serious note - his recent vocal surgery.

Episode 207 - One of the most influential bands in both metalcore and post-hardcore, Cave In has been making incredible records since the '90's. Stephen Brodsky, who got his start as the bass player in Converge, took over lead vocal duties for the band, who quickly made their name in the scene with their classic space-rock meets emo-core album "Jupiter". After signing to a major label, it looked like Cave In was bound to take over the rock world with tours with Foo Fighters and Muse...