Late For Load In

Chris Davis, Josh Korel
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Dive deep into the lives of musicians, exploring the people behind the personas that were created by the stage. Hosted by Chris Davis, guitarist of The Ghost Inside, and Josh Korel, a former tour manager turned artist manager, and founder of Contend. Mgmt, the show provides an intimate look into the human experiences that shape the artists we admire. With honest conversations about creativity, struggles, triumphs, and everyday life, Chris and Josh offer a platform where artists can share their authentic stories, breaking down barriers between the stage and real life.

  1. Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records | Ep. 23

    OCT 16

    Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records | Ep. 23

    🎙️ Metal Royalty joins the show!This week on Late For Load In, we’re talking with the one and only Brian Slagel, founder of Metal Blade Records and a true pioneer of heavy music. Brian shares stories from the early days of rock and metal, how the Metal Massacre compilation (which featured Metallica’s first-ever recording) came together, and what it took to bring heavy music to the masses. We also dive into the current state of the scene and what drives him to keep Metal Blade thriving more than 40 years later. If you care about metal, passion, or building something that lasts — this one’s essential listening. 🤘 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠

    1h 51m
  2. JT Cavey of Erra | Ep. 22

    SEP 25

    JT Cavey of Erra | Ep. 22

    🎙️ This week on Late For Load In we’re joined by JT Cavey of ERRA and Texas In July! JT takes us through his journey from competitive swimming to fronting two powerhouse metalcore bands. We talk about the pressures of joining an established group, the emotional toll of touring, and the creative process behind music that connects on a personal level. From Warped Tour memories to lessons learned on the road, JT shares stories of growth, resilience, and the importance of communication in both music and life. Stick around for a fun lightning round that shows a whole new side of him! 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎶 Launch Music Conference — Lancaster, PAOver 100 acts across 3 nights, plus 2 full days of panels and networking.🎤 Submit to perform, register for the weekend, or grab your passes now:👉 www.launchmusicconference.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠

    2h 17m
  3. Scott Lee of New England Metal & Hardcore Festival | Ep. 21

    SEP 18

    Scott Lee of New England Metal & Hardcore Festival | Ep. 21

    🎙️ This week on Late For Load In, we’re joined by Scott Lee — artist manager, longtime promoter, and the founder of the legendary New England Metal & Hardcore Festival. Scott has been a driving force in the heavy music world for decades, from booking gritty hardcore shows in the Northeast to helping launch some of the most influential bands in the genre. He’s also the mind behind NEMHF, one of the most beloved festivals in hardcore and metal. We get into his journey, the evolution of the scene, behind-the-scenes challenges like merch cuts, launching a VIP ticketing company, and how this year’s stacked festival lineup came together. If you’re into hardcore, metal, or just love hearing the stories that built the scene, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠⁠⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎶 Launch Music Conference — Lancaster, PAOver 100 acts across 3 nights, plus 2 full days of panels and networking.🎤 Submit to perform, register for the weekend, or grab your passes now:👉 www.launchmusicconference.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠

    1h 39m
  4. Mike Stringer of Spiritbox | EP. 20

    SEP 11

    Mike Stringer of Spiritbox | EP. 20

    🎙️ This Week on Late For Load In — riff architect & sonic innovator, Mike Stringer! Widely regarded as one of the most forward-thinking guitarists and songwriters in modern heavy music (even if he’d never say it himself), Mike and his bandmates continue to push the boundaries of what is achievable in heavy music. In this episode, we trace his entire journey — from grinding it out at local shows on Vancouver Island, to multiple Grammy nominations, to shredding live on Jimmy Kimmel. This one’s packed front-to-back with insight, stories, and inspiration. An absolute can’t-miss episode! 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠⁠ 🎶 Launch Music Conference — Lancaster, PAOver 100 acts across 3 nights, plus 2 full days of panels and networking.🎤 Submit to perform, register for the weekend, or grab your passes now:👉 www.launchmusicconference.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠

    2h 23m
  5. Bob Strakele - FOH Engineer (Slipknot/A7X) | Ep. 19

    SEP 4

    Bob Strakele - FOH Engineer (Slipknot/A7X) | Ep. 19

    🎙️ This Week on Late For Load In — Bob Strakele We’re joined by front of house engineer Bob Strakele, the man behind the live sound for bands like Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Greta Van Fleet, and more. From chasing a career in the culinary world, to starting a recording studio, to hitting the road with The Bouncing Souls, Bob’s path to mixing some of the biggest bands in rock and metal is anything but ordinary. His story is packed with lessons for anyone chasing a career in audio or the music industry. 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠ 🎶 Launch Music Conference — Lancaster, PAOver 100 acts across 3 nights, plus 2 full days of panels and networking.🎤 Submit to perform, register for the weekend, or grab your passes now:👉 www.launchmusicconference.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠

    2h 6m
  6. Dan Braunstein - Producer (Spiritbox, Dayseeker, The Ghost Inside | Ep. 18

    AUG 14

    Dan Braunstein - Producer (Spiritbox, Dayseeker, The Ghost Inside | Ep. 18

    🎙️ This Week on Late For Load In — we’re joined by producer powerhouse Dan Braunstein! If you’ve been listening to heavy music in the last few years, chances are Dan has had a hand in shaping it. From his early days in California — where a single Meshuggah track flipped his entire musical worldview — to co-founding Volumes, Dan’s story is anything but ordinary. After stepping away from metal to spend years working in pop, Dan made a thunderous return to heavy music, producing some of the earliest and most iconic Spiritbox releases. In this episode, he shares his unconventional journey, what he learned crossing genres, and what it really takes to push the scene forward. Packed with wisdom, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon) Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 ⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠ 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts • 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → ⁠rockabilia.com⁠ • 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → ⁠btpa.com⁠ 🎶 Launch Music Conference — Lancaster, PAOver 100 acts across 3 nights, plus 2 full days of panels and networking.🎤 Submit to perform, register for the weekend, or grab your passes now:👉 www.launchmusicconference.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: ⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram: ⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠ • Chris Davis: ⁠@Chris_TGI ⁠• Josh Korel: ⁠@JoshKorel⁠ • Editor Shoutout: ⁠@Rilst0ne⁠

    2h 15m
  7. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage | Ep.17

    JUL 31

    Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage | Ep.17

    This week on Late For Load In, we sit down with one of metalcore’s most iconic and honest voices—Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage. Jesse opens up about his battle with social anxiety, his departure from the band just as they were blowing up, and the surreal experience of re-auditioning years later. This episode is packed with vulnerability, resilience, and wisdom from one of the genre’s most inspiring figures. 🚐 Join The Road Crew (Patreon)Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling: 👉 www.patreon.com/lflipod 💀 Exclusive Listener Discounts• 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code "LOAD" → rockabilia.com• 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code "LFLI10" → btpa.com 💙 Mental Health ResourcesFeeling the weight? You’re not alone. Text "lateforloadin" to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support. Want to give back? Volunteer: heartsupport.com/volunteer 📲 Follow Us• Instagram: @LateForLoadIn• Chris Davis: @Chris_TGI• Josh Korel: @JoshKorel• Editor Shoutout: @Rilst0ne

    2h 27m
  8. Brandon Saller of Atreyu | Ep. 16

    JUL 24

    Brandon Saller of Atreyu | Ep. 16

    Brandon Saller of Atreyu | Ep. ___ – Late For Load In This week, we’re joined by Brandon Saller of the legendary Atreyu!We dive into: Atreyu’s early days in the Orange County hardcore scene The band’s rise and lasting impact on heavy music Lineup changes and their evolution over 25+ years What’s next for Atreyu Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this episode’s packed with insight, stories, and heart. Don’t miss it! 🚐 Join The Road Crew on PatreonSupport the show + unlock exclusive content:👉 patreon.com/lflipod 💀 Listener Perks 10% OFF @ Rockabilia → Use code LOAD 10% OFF @ Best Tronics Pro Audio → Use code LFLI10 💙 Mental Health SupportFeeling overwhelmed? You're not alone.Text lateforloadin to 1-512-647-2871 for free, confidential support via Heart Support.Volunteer or give back → heartsupport.com/volunteer 📲 Connect With UsIG: @LateForLoadIn | @Chris_TGI | @JoshKorelPatreon: patreon.com/lflipod 🎥 Edited by: @Rilst0ne

    2h 15m
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Dive deep into the lives of musicians, exploring the people behind the personas that were created by the stage. Hosted by Chris Davis, guitarist of The Ghost Inside, and Josh Korel, a former tour manager turned artist manager, and founder of Contend. Mgmt, the show provides an intimate look into the human experiences that shape the artists we admire. With honest conversations about creativity, struggles, triumphs, and everyday life, Chris and Josh offer a platform where artists can share their authentic stories, breaking down barriers between the stage and real life.

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  • Creator
    Chris Davis, Josh Korel
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Davis, Josh Korel
  • Show Website
    Late For Load In

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