Cody Quistad of Wage War joins the show for an in-depth conversation about songwriting, creativity, and the future of heavy music.

Cody shares how growing up in Ocala, Florida helped shape Wage War's identity, why the band leaned into their roots on their latest EP, and how Song of the Swamp became their biggest-performing release to date.

The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, co-writing, the pressure of following up successful songs, AI's impact on music, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how modern metalcore continues to evolve.

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What does touring really do to your mental health?

This week on Late For Load In, we're joined by Daniel Rinaldi—licensed mental health counselor, former frontman of Bedlight For Blue Eyes, and a therapist who now works almost exclusively with musicians, touring crew, managers, and creative professionals.

Having experienced life on the road himself, Daniel brings a perspective that's incredibly rare. We dive deep into the emotional highs and lows of touring, the identity crisis that can come when life revolves around being "the person in the band," and why coming home from tour is often one of the hardest parts of the job.

Chris, Josh, and Daniel also discuss the pressure artists feel to always appear grateful, balancing family life with a touring career, social media's impact on mental health, and why it's okay to admit that even your dream job can be difficult.

Whether you're an artist, crew member, industry professional, or simply someone who's ever wondered what life behind the curtain is really like, this is an honest conversation about the realities of touring and the importance of taking care of yourself—both on and off the road.

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Brian Butcher of The Home Team joins Chris Davis (The Ghost Inside) and Josh Korel for a candid conversation about touring, social media, creativity, and staying authentic in today's music industry.

From overcoming stage fright and self-doubt to helping build one of modern rock's most exciting bands, Brian shares lessons learned throughout his journey with The Home Team. The conversation explores the realities of life on the road, maintaining a genuine connection with fans, navigating the pressures of success, and finding balance between music and personal life.

Brian also reflects on growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the experiences that shaped him as an artist, the evolution of music consumption, and why authenticity remains one of the most important qualities for artists in an increasingly connected world.

Topics Include:
• Touring and personal growth
• Overcoming stage fright and self-doubt
• Building The Home Team
• Social media and fan engagement
• Authenticity in the music industry
• Growing up in the Pacific Northwest
• Music videos and visual storytelling
• Balancing relationships and touring
• Creative hobbies outside of music
• The pressure of following up success
• The creative process behind new music
• What's next for The Home Team

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