Aaron Lewis of Staind Talks Switch to Country | At Home And Social

[@fightingfiresusa2961]

This man is the real deal!! An amazing singer & a true patriot. We love you Aaron ♥️ (And I want that shirt!!🔥)

[@crimsonhawk4912]

hes human. Thats what i love about em

[@Secretary.of.Education]

I love that he wears that shirt and melts harder on stage then anyone I've ever seen other then Axl Rose

[@sugarsore]

So if you say God Bless America over and over, that makes you a patriot?

[@aaronmeador170]

NOPE! 😆🤣🤣😂😂😂🤪

[@aaronmeador170]

WOW! Someone Mentioned!! Axel Rose in A Comment!! 😆😆🤣😂 Axel! Throws A Fit! Like A Little Girl! TOO!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JB1111-g4k]

Anyone who is gifted enough to play different genres of music is extremely talented and deserves much credit!!! I'm 45yo and have been a fan of Aarons since the very beginning.

[@trishbayhi2902]

Me too!!

[@danielwheeler3235]

​@@trishbayhi2902im 35 also been a fan since I first heard mudshovel

[@rosannehamilton2851]

Aaron quit being hard on yourself. We love your voice, lyrics. Super excited about your tour this year ❤️

[@yelizaveta1278]

Right!? But...I love and respect also that he's so humble! ❤(with his incredible talent,he could've easily gotten EGO centric:/)

[@WhoYouDrew]

I'm the same way. I don't know what it is but I'm never fully satisfied with things I've done, I'm always criticizing myself. I could have landed the biggest contract but I always retrace my steps. It is the weirdest feeling, I know I've accomplished something big and I should feel happy. I think it is a lack of serotonin, at least in my case...

[@yelizaveta1278]

@@WhoYouDrewyess. this mixed with a heaping dose of self sabotage (rooted in "not enough'-'gonna mess it up ,anyway' thoughts) ,even after something done well or executed as planned- somehow I could've shouldve done it another way.. restless, questioning.self awareness can be a curse at times.. (on serotonin- theres meds of course.. on em ..helps ,but not on this,"I can't get No satisfaction 🎶 (-with self at least ) hahaha,😐

[@DavidMartinez-pg3zq]

I been a fan of Aaron since the early days. I used to be a heavy user on a site called staind soulz in the late 90s. To be honest booze and smoke has taken its toll on his vocals. He used to be second to none. Now and days he is still uniquely great but his best days are behind him.

[@robbymcintosh9069]

Gotta be the most real musician on the planet, absolute music monster, real fkn deal

[@unitedivide2789]

Him and splinter from Sevensdust.Super cool.

[@RuiLuz]

An authentic human being, very rare, if you like him you like him, if not he doesn't care.

[@stevetruth2696]

And I don't care for people who don't care for him.

[@aztecwhistle9122]

I like anyone who has their own way of sounding, and he does

[@keisi1574]

@@stevetruth2696 You deserve him. You deserve his music. You deserve everyone who likes him and his music.

[@keisi1574]

@@aztecwhistle9122 I like hundreds of artists who have their own original sound- this guy sounds as original as white moldy bread.

[@Cblan1224]

Blind squirrel my ass. This dude is exceptional, and puts all of his heart and soul into his lyrics/music.

[@richardkautz2947]

The more I learn about you Aaron the more hope that I have for our society (the music industry) which has been going down like a flamming zeppelin. So glad to see that people like you are speaking out about the things going on today and Not backing down. Thank you for putting yourself out there for the rest of America. GBY AL

[@Cid_1]

MTV Unplugged has to one of my favorite Staind concert,so I'm looking forward to hearing this new one.

[@maxpalmer3212]

*Staind

[@adamezell7650]

You ever watch AIC's set? Thats the best

[@user-tj3wr6dj4d]

@@adamezell7650 I say Nirvana and AIC both

[@adamezell7650]

@@user-tj3wr6dj4d i dont like that you out nirvana in front of aic. Nirvana is pretty eh compared to the rest of those guys out of that era. Super popular band, but i think aic, pearl jam, mad season, soundgarden were all far ahead of them.

[@user-tj3wr6dj4d]

@@adamezell7650 Well you got to put some thought into that is Your opinion and I have mine. Personally I think That AIL and Nirvana have their own niche and BOTH were good. I do think that Layne was a better singer. Nothing taking away from Kurt. We all have different opions and should respect that .If everyone was the same it would be a BORING complacent World.. I say put on your favorite album and jam out. Enjoy life and music . And to each their own in what they like and dont like .. I like music that makes you FEEL what they FEEL. And all those band make me FEEL their music. I hope it does the same for everyone else.

[@ctaylor1393]

I am SO PROUD of this hometown Springfield boy ❤🇺🇲 Keep speaking TRUTH, Mr. Lewis!!!!

[@Steve-ec6ed]

LMAO That shirt is hysterical! Pretty crazy to think Ive been a fan of this guy for 20 years

[@timothypeterson59]

The natural self struggle in such a human to unleash greatness. It’s so impressive to be so humble and real to your self, that’s so Cool!!!!

[@richardajobe8420]

Aaron man u have played a big part in getting by with the day to day struggles that I've went through the music u play man it is like I have lived them an thanks for that

[@reese7299]

I love Staind and absolutely Love Aaron Lewis voice that man has a killer voice!! I so would hang out and listen to him sing!! I will listen to any music he puts out legit he has an amazing voice for either genre ❤️

[@jasonlaramore1585]

This gal did an amazing job interviewing him. I really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@shahanracing]

We must not have watched the same interview. I thought she was terrible!

[@joematic2896]

@@shahanracing I agree, she was so irritating

[@danielhorton9929]

She was a great interviewer. She asked great questions.

[@aprilcarbonneau5519]

I found her so annoying. It even seemed like Aaron was annoyed with her too. The way she kept cutting him off was irritating.

[@clarissagarza7284]

I love how normal he is but yet soooooo freaking talented. He's a genius man.

[@Rage-of-War]

Dig the "melting snowflakes" shirt!

[@semperparatus678]

Love it!!!

[@overthemountains7207]

I didn’t even noticed, it kinda looked like a beer. I been on a staind and Aaron binge lately.

[@semperparatus678]

@@overthemountains7207 easy to do.

[@overthemountains7207]

@@semperparatus678 to do what ?

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

If you listen to their first album even, you can absolutely hear that Aaron is coming in with a country feel - especially in later works like “It’s Been A While”, “Home” and “Fade”. An inevitable move in my eyes and it’s beautiful. Much love 💙

[@sugarsore]

There is nothing on Dysfunctions vocals that is remotely country like.

[@Lt_Vester]

@@sugarsore Maybe Excess Baggage a little bit but other than that yea it's all "Staind"

[@korvkioskshelvete]

I love his country albums

[@miz.beehaven5570]

I love this man.... "us creatives are f*cked up!! 🤘🖤

[@aaronlewis3224]

Hello thanks for your love career.. may God continue to bless you you...send me a private message on my hangout account.( [e-mail])

[@hughjorgen3052]

A proud patriot and amazing songwriter

[@unforg1v3n]

The interviewer was brilliant! No judgement, just asking questions and being energetic.

[@onelove1950]

"us creative's are fucked up" ...man I love that man so much!

[@thelastminuteman7513]

I recently went back and listened to Illusion of Progress. You can definitely tell how based he is from that album, Rainy Day Parade the second verse might as well be a line in Am I the Only One. Already have my tickets to see Staind and Korn this August. Can't wait.

[@jzion2943]

Korn and Staind at jiffy lube were awesome last night!

[@sugarsore]

Lmao

[@Metalheadreaper87]

When she said 20 year anniversary of break the cycle, that made me feel old. Can't believe it's really been that long ago since that album was released back in 2001. Wow time flies by too damn fast.

[@bw6138]

Aaron, thank you for your music. I was 12 when Dysfunction came out. That helped me get through my teen years and my 20's. That album is how I have felt since I was 4. Parents divorcing, social isolation, loneliness, rejection. So, thank you.

[@fortunsonaleash]

I can relate to your story. My parents nver divorced , but i was bullied, i was isolated and rejected from girls and friends. And of course physical problems, social anxiety and depression. Well staind music yes is a medicine !!🙏

[@fortunsonaleash]

I'm sorry man for your story. Are you ok now?

[@bw6138]

@@fortunsonaleash I am just existing. Work and home, work and home.

[@tiptucker9523]

Check out their 1st album “Tormented”

[@bw6138]

@@tiptucker9523 I was 12 when Dysfunction came out. I grew up listening to them.

[@bradcouey2017]

Love staind . Love Aaron's country shit. But I realy love his "melting snowflakes" shirt ! Fan for life cause he's that good and fuck liberal snowflakes ! "If I offended you good ! I hope I offended the shit outta you" - Aaron Lewis. My kind of guy

[@rorysuire6177]

Funny how she didnt ask him if he was vaccinated like she did with Paul Stanley. Lol she probably wouldnt have liked his response haha

[@noodle845]

Yeah, lets celebrate being nasty to each other, yay 😀

[@TheSimba3062]

Shit Staind...I really love it when he's so shitfaced he repeats same song twice without realizing it in concert. It's cool when a performer cares so little for a paying audience! Way to go!!!

[@angeltait4682]

I love him . I love his words pretty much to every song he does.

[@mattm7426]

@@noodle845 Snowflake detected 🤡

[@crimsonhawk4912]

Stained was one of those bands where their music would play and i was like " their not that bad". Now im like " NOW THAT WHERE HERE , SO FAR AWAAAAY "

[@myamoore2936]

I came back in 20 min, those magical steps. We all have our happy place...

[@donnapapa35]

LOVE Aaron Lewis - we have seen him in his Country Vibe singing at Stampede in Houston, Brazoria County Rodeo and lastly at the 1894 Opera House in Galveston (which acoustics was fab!) We are getting married after 9 yrs together and Tangled Up In You will be one of our songs. He most def was NOT a overnight sensation - I can't imagine how much self sacrifice it took for Him and his bandmates to get to where they are today. Not to mention the sacrifice their families went through to get where they are. Keep on keeping on!

[@michaelhowardrosskrh74]

Hes a mediocre talent bucket of sewage. Fraud fred Durst made this chump. He didn't work for crap.

[@gaknskk]

@@michaelhowardrosskrh74 Says the guy that works at McDonald's .

[@RichardTimothy-cy3jk]

Hello Donna, how are you doing I hope you are having a great day

[@WNDRBG4]

Am I the only someone's angels and whiskey are my new favorites!!! He could sing happy birthday or you are my sunshine! LOL...... Seeing him and them in concert is on my bucket list. Thanks or the interview.

[@jaredadams7791]

"Well what'd you do?" "I went fishing" 🤣🤣 good answer bub

[@aprilcarbonneau5519]

I swear I just said, if I was that interviewer I wldve totally broke character rite then and been like, " That's fuckin great!" 😂😂😂

[@johnbooth9957]

Staind is awesome I was a kid when they came out been listening to them ever since

[@peterott9162]

True patriot!!! Awesome interview! Absolutely amazing music, on both sides of the tracks!!!!!

[@steven0wilbourn]

Love the way he handles Media

[@heywoodjablome7834]

Best t shirt ever

[@howardweingard43]

I actually got Staind’s latest album… and, yes, it’s been awhile!

[@luisick]

Gotta thank those cigarrettes for gifting his voice!

[@Nephilim-81]

Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche in the 80’s was a chain smoker. I’ll never know how guys like him and Aaron can sing and then smoke as well as they do.

[@brandirimer9833]

Can i love this more than once!!!!!

[@zachsmusicandcomics]

@@Nephilim-81 Imagine how amazing he’d be if he never smoked.

[@justinflott5133]

Comfort with making things awkward

[@genericwhitemale1114]

@@Nephilim-81 Queensryche dude. My goodness they made some fantastic music! Their music is always on Loud and Local here on the local rock station since they're from the Seattle area. I don't know what it is man but Seattle was producing some great bands in the 80s and 90s.

[@kenzervas6782]

Katie did an amazing job in this interview! Luv Aaron but he is not the easiest interview.....she kept it flowing and didn't let it get awkward. She is obviously very knowledgeable and real and at the same time hit all the required talking points!

[@capt.shaffer8655]

slightly akward

[@ptproc]

Can't wait til May 8th! I've seen staind live once and Aaron live at an acoustic show once...both amazing. Love staind they are in my all time top 5 bands. Aaron's range and vocals are amazing. Great interview ❤

[@thomasjunkins6491]

Love this AXS TV. Thank you.

[@redmondray8066]

Aaron puts on a great show....to bad the drunks show up.

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

I had meet n greet tickets to see him in VA tonight. My dog woke me up this morning and couldn't use his hind legs so im sitting here on the bed with my dog "Gibson" watching AL videos. Tickets were 500 over a year ago before covid. Got rescheduled once. Been looking forward to meeting him but my dog is my loyal friend and I wasn't gonna let him wonder where i am when he needed me most. Keep the damn good songs coming brother. America First!!!

[@louellacharlton4425]

I'm so sorry about your pup. I lost my best pal a week ago. 11yrs he was my one constant. House is to quiet and I have 6 others but he was the only one that talked to me. Boxer/ bulldog mix. Please take care of yourself. Stay safe. Peace

[@justdave9610]

My cat's name is Gibson too. Wishing you and your dog well

[@alexandrematthewa.serrano1579]

so excited that Staind is back🤟

[@shadysh8s]

Holy crap, I didn’t realize I’ve been listening to that CD for 20 years

[@GordoDustin]

His screams in this live album are pretty killer!

[@rc360hobbies6]

"Eyes Wide Open " was killer song off there last album BTW

[@TheLoneWolf5346]

That whole album is great 👍

[@michaeldubya]

I gotta have a T-shirt like that!

[@2strokejunkies]

mtv unplugged was the best , Staind , Nirvana , Alice in Chains , Stone Temple Pilots... best of the best

[@hollywoodsaint57]

Hahahaha! You know your shit! HELL YA!

[@rjeff753]

We are so fortunate that we will see Aaron live in Lubbock soon. A lot of killer new material hitting from some killer local bands also. Tea with Titans new album just hit. Chad Russell of Texas 223 just released his new solo album and in the Studio putting together Texas 223’s new album. So glad this bs is getting behind us so we can get back to Rockin!!!

[@V.Oakley]

Iv seen him a bunch of times at the house of blues Orlando. My sister and i were in the front row, Aaron sent one the his roadies out into the audience to invite us to go hang out with him backstage. We could not believe that happened to us. We had a blast, and he is very funny and a blast to hang out with. We talked for a few hours and then he took my sister and me on his tour bus, that was most remarkable

[@hotrodband-]

I doubt that happened. Aaron is very private and I highly doubt he would invite strangers backstage.

[@raygirouard7108]

Uncles would fly me back up the mass every summer to do construction for them as a laborer from 8 years old and then I'd have to fly back at the end of summer and get called a city slicker at school in Sweetwater Tennessee.

[@dezelvain6682]

He could be a good Neegan stand in.. I could see him and Lucille silencing a drunk crowd while he's playing an acoustic set... New album I hope for some heavier songs like Mudshovel.. not a lot but one or two would be nice.

[@hillbillydelux3520]

I was just thinking that!!!

[@Jimdandy-w8c]

Just go gets played alot for me

[@overthemountains7207]

West “ Aaron was mean to me at the airport “ Borland

[@Anna-loves-you]

Love them, great voice

[@johnserrano9689]

I ran into him in a parking lot in a small town I live near, guy walks by lights a cigg saw me sitting in my truck window down says what's up one way or another I looked right at him said something, noticed his neck tats and found out after it was him. My cousin told me it was around the time of divorce or something which had to be shitty for him being such a national icon and world star. I believe he was born in raised in a smaller western mass town very close to me. Being a young my before they made it huge my uncle played me their tape which was alot heavier back then and he swore they were going to be huge and obviously he was right. he's department of defense so I guess he could've known more or something lol A real man always stays true to his roots and his values. I have little respect for most stars, but Aaron has earned my respect for many different reasons. He not givin a fck if we respect him or not is chief among them. Considering my cousin Dave and myself hold him in such high reguard he is always invited to stop up either of our houses and land for some brews bud and seeing who's the best shot (although I can't find 30-30 ammo even in AMERICA for fck sake man) Good to see our country has many more like Aaron who sees things much like my family. Our country needs to man up on both sides of the political parties and work together like real men with spines for the benefit of us all. I may not agree with woke snowflakes but coming together an working together with our differences is what makes our country the most powerful and another reason we can do anything. As a conservative myself we must stop current republicans from raping our democracy away from we the people and let Adam Kinzinger rebuild our proud all American GOP. No phony horse shit here man Aaron I know you don't need it but I wish you the best of luck man you deserve it. Keep kickin ass as dominate as you are by being YOURSELF man

[@BennyJeters]

You haven’t earned anyones respect you pecka!

[@wendycarroll5917]

Love ❤ this Band 🤘

[@RichardTimothy-cy3jk]

Hello Wendy, how are you doing I hope you are having a great day

[@RED-bz9hn]

Every interview i see of him. He has a cigerette always lit. 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephaniesixkiller6092]

Very cool

[@tiredofthis74]

I saw Staind last Friday at the Hard Rock in Sioux City. it was a great show. He is amazing.

[@memnoch0609]

Wow I can honestly see why he likes post Malone. That’s so dope! To hear from a legend

[@joestewart5692]

my take on country nowadays..... chew tuhbacca chew tuhbacca chew tuhbacca SPIT.. IM OVER IT BUT I WILL ALWAYS listen to Aron and staind because it is awesome.

[@angelabaiers5055]

Love ya.

[@shaykitoffe6411]

Saw him live a fewish hours ago. Great fucking voice!

[@tonyparrish2063]

That shirt is from Shield Republic, they have lots of awesome apparel, keep up the great work Aaron, thank you for your support to our great country and all who fight for it, and FYI...your not the only one, God bless you brother....Tony Parrish.... Cochise County AZ

[@snakebite2529]

My man

[@NobodyUR]

Was looking forward to the concert in July with Disturbed but they canceled it

[@NickD-px3sr]

Went fishing! 😂

[@thatfast3002]

A song with Aaron Lewis and Ryan Upchurch someone make it happen damnit

[@SethHollingshead]

Church church church

[@overthemountains7207]

Interviewer - you did a good job that was a great album Aaron lewis - Get the hell out of my sight

[@tillman40]

Rather say Aaron and Hetfield

[@ericmondello3880]

He seems a bit like "blah blah blah" when she's asking questions. What I like about him is of course he's an amazing musician, but he's real, he won't fake it. He's obviously gonna be respectful, but outside of that, he keeps it real.

[@CaptainChaooooos]

Thanks for being a patriot man.

[@gregadams558]

A perfectionist

[@amandareynolds9644]

Just as good as 20 years ago!!!

[@deeno313bababa]

Hell yea

[@hollywoodsaint57]

MUDSHOVEL!!!! Dope ass song!

[@scotprather9855]

Your not alone

[@aaronhockey8803]

Yes new album

[@garygarner3252]

I play guitar, piano, sing and cello, violin, plus a full time job just too make it. Making music pays me more than my job.peaple at work hear me sing and say why don't you do it professional? Well it takes courage .i find it hard too sing in front of people. I hate people cause they suck.

[@user-tj3wr6dj4d]

Get over it and IF YOU GOT MUSIC IN YOUR HEART AND SOUL ..LET THAT SHIT OUT .....IF IT'S ( REALLY) IN YOU AND LET PPL ( FEEL) WHAT YOU FEEL .

[@aaronmeador170]

🤪😆😆

[@danielt.3152]

I totally get what he is saying, I used to write software but once I was done with a big application I was done, I never wanted to maintain it forever I wanted to let someone else do that, create it heck yes, see it over and over again heck no

[@MrButterbean2787]

I wonder what he would have sounded like if he never picked up smoking?

[@maxpalmer3212]

Good ?

[@benjaminburshia4404]

Probably a deeper singing voice

[@donnypark4385]

It's good to wonder isn't it? Yet really Aaron Lewis's voice is flawless the man can scream, growl, and sing like an Angel i seriously doubt it gets much better than what we have gotten from the man!!!! I am not disrespecting your comment because who knows if he never smoked or did the things he did we wouldn't be having this discussion

[@yelizaveta1278]

oh jeez.. on the wayyy other end musically..Joni Mitchell-smoked 30+ years and is all falsetto and feminine sounding💁

[@MsCOREYLISTER]

Who gives a shit?

[@qld83]

Good example of why you should know who you're interviewing

[@scotty8254]

She did a wonderful job interviewing him!

[@shellymatricardi7027]

Aaron you are Beautiful inside and out. 🎶😎✌️

[@lonekiterrocky]

Glad he is awake. I'm not a country fan, but love the couple I've heard so far.

[@garygarner3252]

I love in the beginning, smokes a smoke and stays cool.and keeps that cigarette burning.

[@fl6stringer]

Aaron, if you're going to fight the long fight... maybe cut out the smokes? I'm just saying maybe add a few [potential] years to your life, you know? I'm not trying to knock you, brother! As a matter of fact, you just showed up on my radar again and I didn't even realize you were still making music... I'm loving your newer stuff so just keep rolling brother.

[@ginoferrara3778]

Aaron !

[@teresasimons1646]

❤

[@ChronicBreakdown]

I can't wait to hear a new staind album! 🤘

[@demetriospappas1112]

Am I the only one that caught her saying Corey Taylor in Sevendust

[@shellylavigne5913]

Ahhh. More profound than we can know

[@codetwohigh]

Fkn real PATRIOT right there.

[@mikeyblackowl9026]

Nobody: ... Me when Nutshell comes on: 3:13

[@RussellsHouse]

He was not allowed to be political with this Staind stuff. Then he has a number 1 country hit. lol

[@AloSangtam]

It's live And he's smoking alright maybe tradition

[@Rich20Hack]

AARON ARE YOU THE BEST.... STAIND FOREVER.!

[@justanother161]

Looked up the tour dates and almost every one of them has been canceled already. Is there a reason why?. I was always a big fan and my fiance is a die-hard Aaron Lewis fan and we would like the opportunity to see him in person but everything is canceled

[@Timewaits4no1]

@Justa nother1 They were originally slated to open up for Disturbed who was celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album "The Sickness". Disturbed actually canceled the tour. Since that happened, Korn and Stained have recently announced they'll be touring together for 28 dates starting in August. I'd rather see Korn over Disturbed anyway, so it works for me. Should be some fun shows

[@justanother161]

@@Timewaits4no1 thank you. I couldn't really find much info on it. Yes I would choose korn any day over disturbed. I never actually like Disturbed. The band wasn't bad but I didn't care for the singer at all.

[@Timewaits4no1]

@@justanother161 yeah no problem, and same. I never got into Disturbed either, although I know some people love them. The lead singer was just to dramatic. Korn & Stained I can get down with tho, and the ticket prices are reasonable. I'm looking forward to the Philly(Camden) show. Should be a great first concert post covid

[@vim_usr2753]

Really wish this lady would have toned down her perkiness by like 9 notches.

[@thomasjunkins6491]

I'm a Zepp-Head Arron Lewis.

[@jeffdoty5755]

I checked out the CD at Walmart on may 8 then I looked on line it's saying not until end of July

[@hurstshiftin9873]

Wish me and this dude could hang out my people.

[@raygirouard7108]

Why don't you get somebody a little bit realer to interview you brother, if you had a chance I would give you the most amazing interview just Google my name. I was born in Springfield but raised in Sweetwater Tennessee

[@alpur214]

Sooo were those albums actually released? I see no evidence on Wiki