#438: God Forbid's Byron Davis

Editor's note: On this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast,
our hosts discuss the death of Trevor Strnad, and in doing so talk
at length about suicide and mental health. I want to take this
moment to thank them for sharing their stories so bravely, and hope
that their experiences can offer our listeners an insight into
their own. If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of
suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
800-273-8255. Don't hesitate, just call. Please know: you are not
alone. This week, God Forbid vocalist Byron Davis joins the show!
We discuss the vinyl reissue of the band’s classic album Gone
Forever, how vital the fanbase was in getting God Forbid to
reunite, seeing the world of music differently ten years later, and
if he found maturing in a band a difficult process. Byron also
discusses the first show he went to completely by himself, modern
music becoming background noise from many consumers, the
limitations that creatives have in modern times, the industry
having fewer gatekeepers because of the decline of physical media,
the world losing the ability to reach common ground, ways in which
society can possibly change for the future, and all the
opportunities that we can bring to the next generation. Petar,
Jozalyn, and Sylvia tackle the tragic news of the passing of Trevor
Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, the weight of his passing on all
of us, our friends and families’ personal experiences with Trevor,
and our personal mental struggles in modern times. Song: The Black
Dahlia Murder, “I Will Return” Song: God Forbid, “The End Of The
World” Song: Cage Fight, “Respect Ends” Song: Dälek, “A Heretic’s
Inheritance” featuring Adam Jones Thank you to our
sponsor, Metal Blade Records, for their continued support!
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