Mike Mushok (Staind, Saint Asonia)

Mike Mushok of Staind and Saint Asonia joins the podcast this
week to discuss Saint Asonia's latest EPs. Mike talks about the
formation of the band, writing with Adam Gontier and his time in
Newsted. Mike talks about growing up a shredder and playing
guitar for hours at a time as a kid. The guys discuss the
differences in playing huge fests with Staind and going out with
Skillet with Saint Asonia. Joshua and Mike discuss their
respective stories with Fred Durst in the 90s and Mike talks
about getting Staind back together for festivals. Mike remembers
getting the audition with Jason Newsted and joining his band.
 He answers the question if he knew Aaron Lewis was going to
go country.  The guys finish the talk with the futures of
both Saint Asonia and Staind. 


photo: Trevor Williams Photography