Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas one and all. We've reached the end of 2020 and the end of Season 2 of Life In The Stocks. The podcast will be going on hiatus for a while after this, but before we say goodbye, please enjoy this Christmas Special with Matt best buds Pritchard & Dainton from Dirty Sanchez - who still happen to have the two most downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast. Don't forget you can rent or buy The Sanchez Story Vol. 1 right NOW exclusively via www.dirtysanchez.co.ukThanks for all the support this year. We'll be back before you know it. Until then, stay safe, stay sane, and stay free.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#200 Pritchard & Dainton (Dirty Sanchez Christmas Special)

It's the penultimate podcast of the year, and we're joined for this very special episode of Life In The Stocks by one of the most unique and interesting artists alive, Mr Mark Lanegan. Happy listening!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#199 Mark Lanegan (Solo Artist/Screaming Trees/Queens Of The Stone Age)

Episode 198 of Life In The Stocks features David Catching from Queens Of The Stone Age, Eagles Of Death Metal, Earthlings? and Mojave Lords. Davey also runs the world famous Rancho De La Luna studio, where everyone from Kyuss to Arctic Monkeys & Iggy Pop have recorded.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#198 David Catching (Queens Of The Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal/Earthlings?/Mojave Lords/Rancho De La Luna)

Punk rock legend and all-round hero Bill Stevenson is Matt's guest for Episode 197 of Life In The Stocks. It's a wonderfully in-depth discussion about punk rock, spirituality, life, art, friendships, and more. If you'd like to read the two books Bill suggests, search for Siddhartha (World Classics, Unabridged) and Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna.And speaking of books, Matt's first book, LIFE IN THE STOCKS: VERACIOUS CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS & CREATIVES (VOL. 1), is out NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#197 Bill Stevenson (Descendents/All/Black Flag)

Original Bad Religion founding member Jay Bentley joins Matt for Episode 196 of Life In The Stocks to discuss growing up in Southern California, getting into punk rock, what the LA scene was like in the early 80s, the violence that pervaded the punk scene at that time, Bad Religion’s first ever gig with Social Distortion, early shows with bands like TSOL, Adolescents, playing in the Circle Jerks, drinking, alcoholism, addiction, and getting sober, the secret to Bad Religion’s longevity, playing in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes with Spike and Scott Shiflett, being in a band with Greg Graffin and Brett Gurewitz and their unique partnership, and the future of Bad Religion. The new Bad Religion book, Do What You Want, is out NOW.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#196 Jay Bentley (Bad Religion)

Flogging Molly frontman Dave King is Matt's guest for Episode 195 of Life In The Stocks. The band just put out the 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album Swagger, which Dave talks to Matt about. They also discuss the early years of Flogging Molly, signing to Side One Dummy, recruiting skateboard legend Matt Hensley on accordion, and Dave's pre-Molly band, Fastway - with Fast Eddie Clarke (Motorhead) and Pete Way (UFO). And it'd be remiss of us not to touch on the annual Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise, and whether or not that will return post-COVID. Fingers crossed!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#195 Dave King (Flogging Molly)

We're approaching the end of 2020, and the end of Series Two of Life In The Stocks. But there's still plenty of great chats coming your way between now and Christmas, like this one right here, with Chris Robertson from Black Stone Cherry. Chris and Matt go back ten years now, so as always, there was plenty to discuss - especially with everything that's been happening this year - from mental health, battling depression, and well-being, to the importance of unity and empathy, Black Stone Cherry's love affair with the UK, and the band's new album, The Human Condition.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#194 Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry)

A&R Executive and all-round music industry legend Michael Alago joins Matt for Episode 193 of Life In The Stocks to discuss growing up in New York City and his stories from running around town going to shows as a kid - where he saw bands like the Ramones and Dead Boys in their formative years - to his break in the music business signing Metallica and White Zombie, the death of Cliff Burton, surviving AIDS, getting clean and sober, and so much more. If it's rock 'n' roll stories you want, it's rock 'n' roll stories you'll get, as this guy has them in abundance. Be sure to check out the documentary about Michael entitled Who The Fuck Is That Guy?, and pick up his new autobiography, I Am Michael Alago, which is out now.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#193 Michael Alago (A&R Executive)

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson joins Matt for Episode 192 of Life In The Stocks to discuss the history of Megadeth, his relationship with Dave Mustaine, thrash metal, the Big Four, touring with Judas Priest on the Painkiller record, his battles with addiction and the road to recovery, his new covers album No Cover, and a whole lot more.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#192 David Ellefson (Megadeth)

From one Brummie metal legend to another, Matt's guest for Episode 191 of Life In The Stocks is Brian Tatler from Diamond Head. The godfather of thrash talks about the history of Diamond Head, his relationship with the Big Four bands, writing with Tony Iommi, the musical legacy of the Midlands, and a whole lot more. The new Diamond album 'Lightning to the Nations 2020' is out November 27.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#191 Brian Tatler (Diamond Head)

The Metal God himself, Rob Halford from Judas Priest, joins Matt for this very special episode of Life In The Stocks to talk all about his new autobiography 'Confess' - available NOW. It's a frank, honest, and open discussion with one of the biggest icons and greatest frontmen in the history of rock 'n' roll.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#190 Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

Kick out the jams, brothers and sisters! For Brother Wayne Kramer is Matt's guest for Episode 189 of Life In The Stocks. We've traced the fruit all the way back to the root for this chat with one of the OG architects and pioneers and punk rock 'n' roll. Topics of conversation include - but aren't strictly limited to - politics, economics, art, activism, Detroit, the MC5, the Black Panther Party, John Sinclair, Allen Ginsburg, addiction, rehab, sobriety, prison time, mortality, the meaning the life, and the revolutionary power of music. Another bucket list dream guest ticked off the list!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#189 Wayne Kramer (MC5)

Welcome to a special episode of Life In The Stocks with one of the nicest guys in music, who also happens to be in one of the best bands in the world. Billy Gould from Faith No More is Matt's guest for Episode 188 of Life In The Stocks, and the pair cover all sorts of topics over the course of 90 minutes, from the early LA punk scene and Bay Area music community to the formation of Faith No More, the band's early singers Chuck Moseley and Courtney Love - yes, you read that right - to the introduction of Mike Patton into the fold, the exit of Jim Martin, the split, the reunion, the band's classic albums - The Real Thing, Angel Dust, King For A Day & Album Of The Year - touring with Metallica and Guns N' Roses, politics, art, the media, collaborating with Tom Morello, Jello Biafra and Wayne Kramer, and a whole lot more. It's an epic episode with an absolute gentleman of rock 'n' roll.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#188 Billy Gould (Faith No More)

Drum legend Dave Lombardo is Matt's guest for Episode 187 of Life In The Stocks. The well seasoned percussion vet talks us through his time in a plethora of projects, from Slayer, Misfits and Suicidal Tendencies to Fantomas, Dead Cross and Mr Bungle, and the incredible new Mr Bungle record, The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny. This is an essential listen for metal heads of all ages.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#187 Dave Lombardo (Slayer/Misfits/Suicidal Tendencies/Dead Cross/Fantomas/Mr Bungle)

Scott Ian from Anthrax, The Damned Things and Mr Bungle joins Matt for Episode 186 of Life In The Stocks to discuss COVID, climate change, politics, Trump, culture, content, consumption, Bungle, Patton, The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny, and more.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#186 Scott Ian (Anthrax/The Damned Things/Mr Bungle)

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