The LA Lloyd Podcast

Marc LaBelle from Dirty Honey returns for his seventh visit with LA Lloyd. He talks about pushing the band into new territory with producer John Feldmann, the many lives of “Lights Out” and the deeply personal story behind “Butterfly”—a song written in about 45 minutes and inspired by addiction within his own family. Marc also opens up about the freedom and pressure of remaining independent, makin...

Slash is writing music he can’t play…yet. His latest obsession is pedal steel, an instrument that has one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists feeling like a beginner again. Slash tells LA Lloyd about an overwhelming first lesson with Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, the practice that followed, and bringing that new sound onto Flying Blind, the new album from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirato...

Three years ago, Catch Your Breath was watching “Dial Tone” begin to change everything. Now Josh Mowery returns to the Rock 30 with LA Lloyd to talk about what happened after the breakthrough—and what success doesn’t fix. Josh opens up about broken relationships becoming songs, why the people who inspired some of them probably aren’t showing up at his concerts, and the obsession that can keep him...

Getting older doesn't mean getting quieter. Chris Jericho returns for his seventh conversation with LA Lloyd, and this one goes somewhere neither of them necessarily expected. What begins with a look back at the years it took Jericho to truly find his voice in Fozzy becomes a much more personal conversation about age, ambition, and refusing to let other people decide when it's time for you to stop...

Years before the record deal, Olive Vox were a young Texas band playing KLBJ SXSW showcases and getting featured on Armadillo Nation. LA Lloyd knew them then. Now they’re signed to Big Machine Rock, touring with the Toadies and releasing their new EP, Trace It Back. Olive Vox joins LA on the Rock 30 for a full-circle conversation about brothers growing into equals, finding each member’s voice insi...

Years ago, Lemmy gave Airbourne advice they never forgot: stay true to who you are and don’t let the music business change you. Nearly two decades after their last Rock 30 appearance, brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keeffe reconnect with LA Lloyd backstage in Pamplona, Spain, just after opening for Judas Priest. They share how Lemmy’s words still follow them into the studio today, why they sometimes ask...

Blake Coddington built letdown. by doing something that sounds simple—making music for himself. But songs born from some of the hardest moments of his life began connecting with millions of people. Blake joins LA Lloyd to talk about the personal struggle that started letdown., the sacrifices that came with its sudden growth, writing songs like “Empty” that aren’t always easy to share, and why “Do...

Success may have brought Autumn Kings to a bigger stage, but Jake Diab believes the journey matters just as much as the destination. Jake joins LA Lloyd to talk about the upcoming album Epiphanies, the continued rise of “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and what success looks like without losing sight of why you started making music in the first place. There’s also a road story Jake—and LA Lloyd—won’t soon forg...

When Kingdom Collapse wrote "Survivor," they hoped it would inspire listeners facing difficult battles. They never imagined one fan's story would forever change the meaning of the song. Jonathan Norris and Aaron Smith join LA Lloyd on the Rock 30 to discuss the emotional impact of "Survivor," the responsibility that comes with writing deeply personal music, and why genuine connection with fans con...

More than two decades after Page Avenue introduced Story Of The Year to the world, the band continues to evolve while staying true to the passion that first connected with fans. Dan Marsala joins LA Lloyd on the Rock 30 to discuss the new single "Disconnected," how fatherhood has changed life on and off the stage, songs that took years to become fan favorites, and why this chapter has become one o...

Every artist has a beginning. For Ryan Perdz, it started with family, a few cover songs, and a determination to find his own voice. In this Rock 30 conversation with LA Lloyd, Ryan opens up about the people who shaped his journey, the moments that changed his life, and the stories behind the music as he continues to carve out his place in rock. New episodes of Rock 30 are released every Monday. Co...

After nearly three decades together, Theory of a Deadman isn't interested in repeating the past. In his 18th appearance on Rock 30, Tyler Connolly shares why the band's new chapter is driven by creative freedom—from embracing EPs as "small batches of Kentucky bourbon" to making music on the band's own terms rather than following the traditional album cycle. Tyler also dives into the stories behind...

`` He grew up loving two things: Metallica and horror movies. Then both became part of his story. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills shares the lesson that led him from horror fan to becoming part of the horror family. From Silver Scream Con to finding your own voice instead of chasing everyone else's, this conversation goes far beyond music. If you've ever wondered when to stop following the crowd...

Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins LA Lloyd to reflect on Ledbetter Heights (30th Anniversary Sessions), the album he recorded while still in high school. Thirty years later, Kenny talks about revisiting those songs, rediscovering the original guitar tones, the musicians who influenced him, and why some of the music means more to him today than it did when he first recorded it at age 18.

Brent Smith of Shinedown joins LA Lloyd for one of his most personal conversations yet. The voice behind hits like Second Chance, Sound of Madness, and A Symptom of Being Human opens up about the fear he still feels before walking on stage, why fatherhood changed his perspective on life, and the gratitude that keeps him grounded after more than two decades at the top of rock radio. Brent shares le...

Framing Hanley frontman Nixon joins LA Lloyd on Rock 30 to discuss the band's return, the new single "The Reckoning," and the upcoming album that he believes is the strongest work of their career. Nixon opens up about stepping away from music, rediscovering his passion for creating, learning to trust himself again, and why chasing expectations nearly took the joy out of songwriting. He also shares...

Amy Lee joins LA Lloyd for a thoughtful conversation as Evanescence prepares to release Sanctuary on June 5. From authenticity and creativity to AI, social media, and the search for genuine human connection, Amy reflects on what continues to drive her as an artist. One moment in particular captures the heart of the discussion: “I want to make something good before I leave this world.” That mindset...

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon returns to the LA Lloyd Rock 30 as the band celebrates the release of their new album ONE. In one of their most personal conversations yet, Lajon opens up about brotherhood, the bond between Sevendust and their fans, the healing power of music, and why the “Sevendust Family” continues to grow stronger more than 30 years into the band’s career. The conversation also di...

What begins as a conversation about The Charmer quickly turns into something much deeper. Toadies frontman Vaden Todd Lewis joins LA Lloyd for a raw, unfiltered discussion about survival, self-doubt, mental health, aging in rock, and the moments he never expected to still be here for. Along the way, he also pulls back the curtain on working with Steve Albini and why recording The Charmer the old-s...

Return To Dust joins LA Lloyd backstage in Austin for a conversation that goes way beyond the usual band interview. They break down how “Bored” was literally written under an L.A. underpass while couch surfing between tours, why acoustic songwriting still drives their sound, and how a random meeting in Los Angeles changed everything. The band also opens up about the constant Alice in Chains compar...

Autumn Kings’ Jake Diab joins LA Lloyd for a face-to-face conversation in Austin that tracks the band’s full evolution—from an AC/DC concert at 12, to mastering Guitar Hero before ever touching a real instrument, to grinding through years without a safety net. That path leads straight into “Gone, Gone, Gone,” a track co-written with Charlie Scene of Hollywood Undead that captures a band no longer...

This isn’t a surface-level promo hit—this is Billy Morrison pulling the curtain all the way back. He joins LA Lloyd for a conversation that cuts into the real stuff: evolving without selling out, the truth behind “Becoming” with Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt, and why keeping it raw in the studio mattered more than making it perfect. He also digs into the mindset behind Hollow and reflects on tha...

Zahna joins LA Lloyd for a raw, high-energy conversation on her latest music—including the explosive single “Defiler”—and what she calls the “evil twin” evolution of her previous album Stronger Than Death. She breaks down writing songs in days, working with Brian Head Welch’s crossover label, and balancing life in a husband-wife band. From vocal discipline to faith, doubt, and pushing into new roc...

Story of the Year frontman Dan Marsala joins LA Lloyd to break down the explosive success of A.R.S.O.N., why “Gasoline” is becoming one of their biggest radio hits ever, and how the band has stayed true to their sound for over 20 years. From balancing family life and a career resurgence to navigating evolving music trends and building a multi-generational fanbase, this conversation dives into the...

From “Last Resort” to sold-out arenas worldwide, Jacoby Shaddix has lived every high and low rock ‘n’ roll can throw at you — and he’s still standing. In his 20th appearance on Rock 30, Jacoby joins LA Lloyd for a conversation that goes way beyond the music. He breaks down the grind behind the massive “Rise of the Roach” tour, the mindset it takes to keep pushing after decades in the game, and the...