#375: Brand of Sacrifice's Michael Leo Valeri

Brand of Sacrifice guitarist Michael Leo Valeri is our guest this
week! We discuss the band's new album, Lifeblood, the various guest
spots on the album (members of I Prevail, Emmure, Shadow
of Intent, Traitors and Viscera), the chemistry of
writing the record with so much distance between band members,
their plans to tour endlessly when live shows return, and the
importance of having a digital-first mindset and leaning into
social media to keep momentum going during this time. Michael also
shares how the band originated as a fun side-project, shares his
thoughts on how he thinks younger bands have a certain
responsibility to be positive to the scene, why the band will wait
it out to tour instead of doing a livestream concert, and the
positive beauty of music to modern times and culture. Petar,
Brandon, and Jozalyn try to break down the innovator who made a
guitar out of a human skeleton, the recent study showing heavy
metal can help with anxiety, Marilyn Manson’s music getting a boost
after abuse allegations, and Brandon hates on the Rock n' Roll Hall
of Fame again despite Iron Maiden getting nominated this year.
Songs: Brand of Sacrifice - “Animal" and "Lifeblood," and Enforced,
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