NAILS: New album, stealing riffs, Terror & more (Todd Jones)

Todd Jones of Nails joins the podcast to talk about the history of Nails, coming back from hiatus, Terror, Nails lineup changes, and more.
Check out Nails "Give Me The Painkiller": open.spotify.com/album/5rzdkiqUZ7hmK2G8Em2sAh?si=HnG80DSzTDOGfjVcauB57w
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[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Check out Nails "Give Me The Painkiller": open.spotify.com/album/5rzdkiqUZ7hmK2G8Em2sAh?si=HnG80DSzTDOGfjVcauB57w

[@martinfischermann6194]

Try to get on Dan Lactose

[@aidanmcilhenney6101]

todd with long hair feels like unlocking a rare character skin

[@RumoursOfFamine]

Take a break from gaming

[@FELTSZ]

He is a well-groomed respectable gentleman and looks like Shaun Morgan the singer of Seether, will Nails play grunge now?

[@buttermybuns9529]

It’s like when John from Dying Fetus came out of nowhere with long hair and a beard.

[@logoninternet]

​@@RumoursOfFamineLog off.

[@brandonwooster7663]

Lol I completely understand that 😂

[@JohnEvans-xg2bp]

Todd is a legend. He has united so many different fanbases together all in the love of extreme music. Wether you're a hardcore kid, an OG death metal head, a crust punk, or into grind, Nails has something for you. Also, shot out to Taylor Young, who was the OG drummer of Nails, he is a legend too. Hes not only behind other great bands like Twitching Tongues and Gods Hate, he's produced so many good albums by bands like Drain, Judiciary, Sunami, Xibalba, Momentum, Torena, Tribal Gaze, and Mindforce

[@jake_villanueva]

Gotta mention Disgrace and Zous.

[@JohnEvans-xg2bp]

@@jake_villanueva and how could I forget Deadbody, which like most of Taylors music, features the one and only King of Sleeveless Shirts, his little brother Colin

[@jake_villanueva]

@@JohnEvans-xg2bp good call!

[@thomashunt6000]

All great bands

[@powertrip6426]

I'm 35 yo but I'll be a hardcore kid for life. My friend asked if I wanted to hear something heavy and showed me nails and laughed at my reaction 😂 Now I'm a lifelong nails fan

[@_antisocial__]

Hardcore Mount Rushmore riffer right here

[@radtothebone23]

He is my favorite. So good and the brutal ear crushing riffage

[@rorz999]

Mount Moshmore

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@rorz999 hahahah yess

[@AlxRo66]

Hard agree

[@FunkyPunk1995]

Nails was the reason i got into hc. I was tiptoeing into the scene a bit but when i went to the nails/twitching tongues/code orange tour it blew my fucking mind and i dove head first into my local scene. During nails the venue was an absolute warzone. People were throwing trash cans and barstools. Bottle were broken over heads, noses were broken, the whole 9 yards. Still one of my favorite shows of all time. I also have issues with being pissed off and nails is oddly soothing/calming in a weird way because It fills like it goes as fast as my brain and matches my temper. One if my all time favorites.

[@JohnEvans-xg2bp]

That tour was a huge statement of "this is the new generation of heavy hardcore". One of the scariest, yet most incredible music experiences I have ever had. All hardcore, yet each band has their own unique twist.

[@drummerconz682]

You nailed this interview

[@Darkmessiah1]

If I was finn I'll pin you

[@jonathandenny2870]

Wow

[@patsplat]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PotentialScammer__]

Todd is such a nice dude, I saw them in Baltimore in 2016 or 2017 I believe, he talked to me for probably 20 mins about music and life, and just being who you are, and it dosent matter what music you listen to with friends, if you want to create something you’re interested in, do it and people will listen if you have something to say

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

FINN ... PLEASE, please do a Japanese Hardcore video!!!!

[@fettjonjr]

I agree we need a video on the whole burning spirits bands like dark side, gism, and bastard

[@FELTSZ]

Please, NO

[@ThexMadxTrasher]

Agreed.. S.O.B., death side,etc would be pretty interesting

[@Whocares1987]

GAUZE

[@EraVulgarity]

@@Whocares1987idk if this is a nod to dir en grey or if there’s a Japanese hardcore band making a nod to deg but either way I’m with it

[@DregHeaps]

>you were mean to me and it ruled bc it wasnt FAKE >oh geez I dont remember that, I think there is definitely better ways for me to criticize something >no but its cool to be mean and dismissive I liked it >I don’t think I did that but okay feels like Todd has outgrown his angst and has a healthy adult perspective and Finn is like “yeah but everyone sucks for not understanding me and they're all liars right” and Todd is like uhhh sure I dunno lol

[@LucasSilva-jq1ty]

Nailed it

[@LucasSilva-jq1ty]

Nailed it

[@TrevorTatro918]

That was the hardest cringe for me ever dude holy fuck. Big whip me daddy vibes from Finn in that instance. I don’t think Todd likes the title “scene bully” anymore.

[@powertrip6426]

Yeah I chalk it up to learning how to "pick your battles" as you get older. bullying scene kids takes a backseat when you realize you got bigger fish to fry. and you need a lot of ppl to help you fry it cuz the fish is fucking huge.

[@TrevorTatro918]

@@powertrip6426 yeah all of that is so true. It felt like finn wanted to get a “oh hell yeah I did say that because it’s true, it sucked” out of Todd. It was very off putting to me lol. You can tell Todd doesn’t want that shit anymore and just wants to play music. I think people took the “you will never be one of us” thing too literally.

[@lou_gubrious]

crazy that he doesn't like abandon all life, that's my favorite nails song lol

[@CasualT840]

Favorite album

[@TrevorTatro918]

Greatly enjoyed this episode dudes. I love nails/Todd and hearing him genuinely chat was a treat.

[@M1n0rXxXthr3aT]

Stoked you got to interview Todd, Finn. This was a killer interview. Stoked for the new Nails album

[@corycourtney8923]

Lot of respect for Todd about how he handled the question about his former bandmates. One of the most important guitarists and song writers in hardcore. Lowest of the Low is the most important record in hardcore for me.

[@tmw3489]

It was about publishing btw. That is fair of me, an outside party to say. The other members were really bummed out about not getting publishing, which matters when you're in your 30s. Todd had built it around him getting all the pub, so he couldn't just fork it over. He handled this right, just like how Taylor handled it well when he left.

[@Meshuggapeth]

Nails is one of the few hardcore type bands I can listen to, probably because they pretty much sounds like metallic-leaning grindcore

[@hungryxfriend]

Gotta give props to your AFX profile pic, as a fellow Nails and AFX fan

[@danielleclair1360]

HOLYSHIT...I honestly thought Nails was done. I love Nails. My fav song was their colab with Max Cavalera. Endless Resistance. That build up, riff and beat drop goes super hard. Looking forward to the new shit.

[@TheLotusEater725]

OH MAN, YES! Absolutely LOVE how Todd crushes riffs with that chainsaw tone.

[@hialeahmusic]

Awesome interview, Finn - this was such a fun listen

[@tonytoofast]

Saw Nails play Temples Fest in Bristol a few years ago. As a trio they fucking CRUSHED. Sounded so so heavy even against other bands like Trap Them, Will Haven and Converge.

[@lewisb85]

I was at that show them and integrity slayed.

[@theweaponsmerchant5140]

Nails my favorite band in the genre of boss hm2

[@Mindartcreativity]

What genre do you play? „Boss HM-2😎“

[@andrewmachado6988]

I was late to discovering Nails. I found out about them when “you will never be one of us” came out and it blew my mind because of how heavy it is. Just a wall of sound coming at you. I’m Happy to see they’re back and can’t wait to hear the new record. The 2 songs they’ve put out are really good.

[@cloudbloom]

That comment about Roots Bloody Roots is hilarious and I totally hear it now *btw I've never heard of nails before this and I'm missing out, the new track bring me the painkiller is amazing

[@devindailey598]

mad respect for Todd not speaking on the lineup changes

[@deathkampdrone]

It's good to have Todd back. Nails is his best project by far

[@C.P.O.B]

Abandon All Life is by far my favourite Nails song. I guess I won't be seeing it live 😂

[@Peterbuiltsherm]

Going on tour with nails in a couple of months and I plan on harassing him to AT LEAST sound check with that song lol

[@lou_gubrious]

for real!!!

[@xxstankyzxx2890]

@@Peterbuiltshermwill you be at the Chicago show? Avondale music hall or something like that

[@Peterbuiltsherm]

@@xxstankyzxx2890 yessir we sure will

[@xxstankyzxx2890]

@@Peterbuiltsherm sick. What do you play?

[@ChooseBrian]

Todd rules. We were playing in the HC scene when Todd was just starting to play in bands.. he was always the most enthusiastic about music, asking questions about gear etc.. nothing but the best memories. Hey Todd.

[@6maniac6metal6]

Wholesome af interview, thanks Finn!

[@joromo666]

Great interview. Thank you Finn and Todd! 👍🏽

[@samwarren5025]

Love to see Todd and nails back out there! The new album sounds great so far

[@Pigdestroyer666]

LOVE NAILS! Hail

[@MrStoicdolphin]

Nothing but love for TJ, the man is a living legend.

[@Chris.topher.]

Almost as good as the Sergeant D interview with Todd

[@JoseGalvan]

REAL ones remember 🫡

[@peaches65835]

There certainly is something about the 29-31 yo age bracket and learning social skills as an undiagnosed autistic person.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Not easy (speaking from experience)

[@DNT87]

Sick interview Finn. Nails is fuckin legendary.

[@yaboi6722]

Todd is one of the best guitar players/ creative minds underground heavy music has ever seen.

[@lewisb85]

Nails are amazing I remember first time I heard them they always reminded me of a hyped up version of Voohees, I'm glad to hear that I wasn't hearing things and todd has similar influences to voorhees.

[@njsteere]

That arsenal of guitars AND pedals behind Todd, nice

[@Steven-dk4nq]

I was into Insect Warfare when they first came out...Awesome band.

[@darrylehm]

I met Todd once at the YWNBOOU release show in Chicago. Cool-ass dude, chatted with me for five minutes about HM-2s for no reason at all. Nice, friendly guy.

[@TvoyuMamkuMav]

Today we’ve learned that Todd Jones didn’t knew about Finns existence before this conversation 👍

[@Whocares1987]

They’re good “friends”

[@adamturner1563]

So glad Todd is back again.

[@ce6ric6uzman92]

Finn throwing down this interview with the goat ⚒️💪🏽💪🏽

[@darkrednix7764]

Great interview can’t wait for the new album!

[@frankbijnens929]

The last time I saw Nails in Belgium they looked burnt out. Very excited for the new album. Live they kick ass when they are on point🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🙏🙏

[@pliersbittaker]

I can't believe there was no mention of fireburn those two ep's they put out were incredible!

[@connnerhopkins6273]

I don’t get how he’s saying he can’t communicate emotions constructively. He makes music , which is so constructive

[@spoonerluv]

He's probably talking about expressing himself in a conversation. When someone struggles to communicate how they're feeling, especially if the emotions are anger/sadness/grief, they tend to do it in an abrasive way.

[@sarajamus]

Writing beautiful music is not the same as being able to convey your emotions verbally. There are plenty of musicians who are awkward &, or don’t like giving interviews because of this.

[@jared3370]

Really good interview as always 🤘

[@navyblue1210]

Holy shit that's Todd lol I didn't recognize him with hair. Great new album man!

[@austins.2495]

Never heard of this band, cool stuff! 👍

[@ezequielPena-n6u]

I love Nails, but if you all love them too. Check out Ed Gein “Judas goats” album From 2005

[@_Captain_Benji_]

One of the greatest guitarists in the hardcore scene. Easily. This guy has played on so many classics.

[@riffrigerator666]

So good! Thank you both!

[@riffrigerator666]

So good. Thank you. I feel understood

[@ShoelessJP]

Love the podcast interviews!

[@jackburtoncantsavelopan]

I never imagined that Todd would drink from a cup with a straw 😅 he is such an important dude in the scene and a monster live. The most intense show I have ever seen.

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

saw nails at one of the this is hardcore fests over here in philadelphia, excellent shit

[@nicknordstrom774]

Was not expecting that hair

[@mykeryu]

NAILS!

[@JohnADuerk]

Betrayed is an amazing band. So underrated.

[@hypepretension]

what are the hardcore bands todd mentioned that sounded like "unra" and "noe talk" at 7:44? can't find any info on google

[@jaapat3141]

Unruh and Enewetak. They’ve made a split.

[@pierre-philipmartin2009]

Setting Fire to Sinking Ships is so haaaaaard

[@626lifeaa]

New album is fucking 🔥🔥 aoty

[@frankbijnens929]

Great interview🙏

[@ZombieCraftSlaya]

Ive always heard of these guys just never listened to them, Found out they are in the same city as me

[@raymondharnack4160]

Sick 2short reference dawg.

[@sesurosu]

Yes Nails pls come to Japan

[@argetect2847]

I could have sworn they put up an instagram post saying they were done. Maybe it was misremembered and the message was completely different.

[@DanielHarms]

Inspiring talk!

[@noahdyedotcom]

Best band ever.

[@Burgergood87]

Legit suprised Todd would actually do this.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Why?

[@tmw3489]

I believe they've been friends for long time. Todd was pretty piped into comment section and message board shit.

[@jonathandenny2870]

Yoo shout out insect warefare. Please come back 😢

[@_Captain_Benji_]

What an amazing band RIP

[@DrMurdercock]

He turned into a Trevor Strnad doppleganger

[@borncool6090]

whoa its todd

[@stonedzebra420]

This video will be longer than the album

[@Mindartcreativity]

😂

[@Jakereisman11111]

Todd is for sure on the spectrum

[@indiopeltier9758]

I was gonna Thunbs up but then realized it was 420 thumbs

[@dcfromthev]

420 thumbs haha love that

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good interview

[@markwrenn5965]

Finn, I miss you

[@scottwarren3948]

This is the good stuff.

[@bigdog517]

Shoulda asked if we'll ever get a proper release for the self titled LP haha

[@_____oo1159]

He is right about the trends part , NAILS newer material is way better in my opinion , it sounds like shit I was listening back in 2003 on MCR company or HAVOC records . Very good stuff and well produced .

[@jake_villanueva]

1:13 1 minute in and the interviewer already hasn’t done his homework. “Oh okay”.

[@darkcheaker]

This is completely normal for this channel. He doesn't give a shit.

[@spoonerluv]

Oh HELL yeah

[@gannakin]

I will never hear ‘Roots’ the same now…

[@Whocares1987]

Yah I’m sure he really appreciated you putting “stealing riffs” in your clickbait title 😂😂

[@rcurl44]

Good to see Phil Anselmo growing his hair out.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

That's not Phil, it's Glen Benton

[@sepulchureXmcmlxii]

@@FinnMckentyPRMBAI thought it was Varg from Burzum.

[@kothrising4762]

No sabía que @Dross tocaba en Nails

[@ClayAlford]

Legend

[@Steven-dk4nq]

Saw Youth of Today when i was 14. Im now 42. I love music.

[@SteveDave5763]

Awww Fuck Yes

[@CuttingteethConcepts]

This interview is too long. If I was in Nails, I would purposely do like 1 minute, 30 second interviews only, haha. I kid. I kid. Love this band.

[@xdranberyox]

jesus!!

[@_hide_-lb1gk]

Glenn at Wings of Amadeus we write "ska metal" or "polka metal" so we don't give a fuck & we have so much mystic nobody gives a shit about us. 🤣🤣🤣

[@slasheroid]

very much appreciated - still the heaviest band today

[@ThexMadxTrasher]

You want a fan of infest and crossed out in your band

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

Who's the hippie?

[@omfgmikeithurts]

Todd Jones of the band Nails

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

@@omfgmikeithurts I was just joking (a low-hanging reference to his hair growth), but I sincerely appreciate the accurate and complete response void of snark. I LOVE NAILS!!!

[@seronja321]

17:04

[@yallgottaunderstand]

Damn I've just been getting into Nails and now have lost respect for them seeing their front man talk to this clown lmao

[@JonathanRossignol]

Finn making the interview about him is cringe AF.

[@Majigitajog]

45 seconds called out for misinformation hahahahaha, I'm out

[@evwell3988]

That “you will never be one of us” with all the underground musicians saying it was so g@@y and turned me off.

[@Dieafreak]

Am I the only non-misfit, non-loser, non-outcast that listens to metal, extreme-metal genres, sub-genres and micro-genres, and punk and hardcore and all its genres along with all other genres. And all of these other genres, styles, and types of music (evenly, I don’t play favorites or listen to xyz more). I don’t know maybe cause I’m a serious musician, who’s classically trained of 20 years of and degree in that field from Berkelee.i feel like there’s nobody else like me. And I’m ashamed to be grouped around yall fuckers just because I like your music. I like wtf I like

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

You're probably just autistic

[@Whocares1987]

Cringe

[@Mindartcreativity]

Tell me you‘re a narcissist without telling me you‘re a narcissist.

[@Dieafreak]

@@Mindartcreativity I’m not a narcissist or egotistical fuck. I just haven’t been acknowledged for what I’m about and my brains all my life. I don’t care anymore, I’m gonna tell people and the whole world and there gonna eat it. You’d be the same way. “straight to their face” just like that song from this Bozo’s favorite band.

[@kingbeheaded6341]

The face tattoos suggest this is not true.