This episode is a deep dive into the music, bands, shows, and moments that helped shape who we became. We talk about growing up on metal, getting introduced to Deftones, discovering heavier music, being part of the local scene, starting a band, and reliving the chaos and magic of those live show days. If you came up on metal, emo, post-hardcore, or just music that changed your life, this one will hit home.

🎙️ In this episode:
• How family and upbringing influenced music taste
• Discovering Deftones and the impact of White Pony
• The moment heavier music opened up a new world
• Getting into emo, post-hardcore, and metalcore
• How Unmask Your Savior got started
• The local scene from 2006 to 2011
• Memories from The Rabbit and other legendary venues
• Favorite live shows and unforgettable concert moments
• August Burns Red, Poison the Well, As I Lay Dying, and more
• Talking about dream podcast guests from the music world

🧠 What you'll learn:
• How music can shape identity and friendships
• Why certain albums hit at the perfect time in life
• What made the local heavy music scene so special
• How discovering new sounds can change your direction
• Why live shows leave memories that stick with you forever

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:00 Early metal influences from family
00:55 Discovering Deftones and White Pony
01:50 The darker side of Deftones hits different
02:08 Getting into emo and post-hardcore
02:25 The start of Unmask Your Savior
03:57 What the scene was like from 2006–2011
04:39 Rabbit and Sanctuary show memories
05:35 How Poison the Well changed everything
06:26 Upcoming shows and concert plans
07:28 August Burns Red tickets surprise
08:29 Dream guests and podcast talk
10:58 Wild concert memories and crowd moments
13:35 First concerts ever
14:22 Missed shows and concert regrets

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