Is It Possible To Survive The Music Industry?!

How do you survive the rock & roll lifestyle? Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Joe Rogan recently about the dark the side of the music industry. They touch on why it is so difficult to survive in this industry, and how it's possible to navigate it. What is it about the "rock & roll" lifestyle that leaves people so damaged and often in need of "self-medicating" substances? Has anything changed? Do we still glorify the strung out rockstar? Do we enjoy the car-crash? Tell me what you think.
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

What do you think about the mystique of the "rock & roll lifestyle"?

[@jouhannaudjeanfrancois891]

Hello Justin. While playing it, I just "discovered" that radiohead's "fade out" chorus, is basically Visage's "fade to gray" - i need your opinion on this, i mean, it's Radiohead we are talking about, not some half-rapper!

[@NealeTurner]

It's just basically hedonism in it's purist form

[@martintaylor5885]

Mick Shrimpton summed it up best 'As long as there's sex and drugs I could do without the rock n roll'

[@TjTj74]

I think it could all be overhyped.I have been playing for years and it's 100% noticeable to folk when you are drunk or on something else🤪All the gigs I've been to watch of so called 'Hellraisers' have been superb and the playing is next level🔥

[@revwillyg6450]

That rockstar lifestyle has helped a lot of my favorite artists die too young. That's about it

[@danielthomas8507]

My band opened for MD in New Zealand back in 91....Dave was strung out and constanly playing gameboy, but i do remember him coming into our dressing room to wish us a good gig, he tried to buy my Ibanez destroyer 2 but i declined his offer (still got that guitar) great night for us as a local metal band and Dave seemed like a cool dude....Cheers Justin.....

[@BosworthMcG]

Cool. What was your bands name?

[@danielthomas8507]

@@BosworthMcG Confessor , some stuff on YT, there is another band in the USA that came after us called confessor, type in New Zealand with the name should get you there cheers.🤟🤟🤟

[@BosworthMcG]

@@danielthomas8507 thanks man, I’ll do a search and see what I can find. Peace!

[@GabAssbreaker]

@@danielthomas8507 im listening to the First Sin ep, your band was really good dude, im glad i found it.

[@Metal-Possum]

My question is... how desperate were they for opening acts? I saw Mayhem live in 2010 in Auckland and they used local bands as opening acts... it was embarassing to say the least.

[@turdferguson1603]

I really appreciate Dave. He's been through a lot.

[@notsure1135]

Heh, funny name, heh…

[@scott0111]

@@notsure1135 not sure .?

[@captainspaulding2693]

@@notsure1135 rip norm mcdonald

[@whamsie4022]

It would be nice if he could better communicate those experiences and what he's learned.

[@maideninchains8988]

I like your channel and your vibe comes off honest and not boring still newbie here glad I found this

[@bazbarrow6160]

I like your name 🤘 lol my two best bands rolled into one

[@maideninchains8988]

@@bazbarrow6160 thanks

[@TheWrightVibes]

I'd love it if Justin had a podcast interviewing other musicians.

[@SgtSteel1]

Rick Beato has done some good interviews, but yeah, Justin would make a good interviewer I think. Oh also Andertons music has some good interviews on their channel.

[@anonymissed3611]

Maybe. But easier to slice, dice and excerpt.

[@scottlangdon1469]

HELL YES!! 🙏

[@sindreeidem5336]

This comment 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Brinta3]

Lars Ulrich is also a surprisingly entertaining interviewer.

[@IainFrame]

Great video Justin. In fact, it's a consistently great channel. Dave has always been a total riff machine and I really respect his guitar work. The frustration I feel with him is that on one hand he laments the lack of people giving him frank advice, and on the other, he fires people at the drop of a hat. How can you expect people to tell you how it is if you're going to kick them out for saying so? However, his comments regarding self-medication are absolutely spot on and people should always be humble enough to listen to those who have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.

[@jackcoleman1784]

Nothing personal but unless you know of him firing any members explicitly for "telling him like it is" I don't really know how this is relevant. Could just be me but I don't particularly know of him firing any members for that. Also some members have quit of their own accord as opposed to Dave firing them both Broderick and Drover quit as well as Freidman. He fired Chris Poland and Gar Samuelson specifically for selling the bands gear to buy heroin and the entire "World Needs A Hero" lineup was essentially dismissed as part of Dave disbanding the band for two years. His return wasn't even supposed to be with a Megadeth album in that regard he wanted to start a solo career but was under contract for more Megadeth albums. He did have a second falling out with Chris Poland because according to Chris Dave or his management didn't want to pay Chris for his work on "The System Has Failed" which is pretty sleazy if true but I still don't think that's on topic.

[@Turk_2023]

It happened to him and the band that fired him ended up seeing some moderate success.... I think their name was Metallicat or Metalips? Some dude named Lars Newsted fired him. I think it's worked for Megadeth though, had he kept the Killing is my business line up and not hired Marty and Nick, Countown to Extinction and Rust in Peace wouldn't have happened.... His line up right after that had the double live album was killer... And now he has Kiko on guitar, and a killer drummer. On the flip side of all that maybe Crushem and that awful album never would have happened had the members not been afraid to speak up.

[@jackcoleman1784]

@@Turk_2023 Nah it was James Hammett.

[@thesteamycreamofdualjabbar6486]

Please check out August is falling, absolutely amazing stuff coming out from them

[@marcusianparrish]

Hahaha yes!

[@Operation_Lukey]

New song came out today, that band was my favorite senior year of high school

[@Old-ded-memes]

Duuude! Just got done listening to them! Great stuff

[@sweptinblack]

Yah that new song drop was great. Cant wait for the album!

[@ronanosullivan4001]

They are above and beyond all else

[@postpunk6947]

It's good to listen to someone who has survived. I myself am one of those. I don't cut myself off from the past because I know it's part of me. It was and will be.

[@andreasrausch5552]

Justin, I'm so happy I've found your channel. Great insight into music and music business. And, you're a really great guy! Thanks so much and please go on and on and on. 🎸

[@deborahanlon2323]

Very thought provoking .....I think many people view the Rock and Roll lifestyle through the lens of how " cool and glamorous" fame and the musicians appear to be...and many don't even think about the pitfalls and temptations and the consequences thereof....I honestly admire anyone who is strong enough to come out of the "other side"of rock to a healthier lifestyle....especially when it is still so prevelant.

[@J_Trask]

It’s a romantic notion, the idea of the quintessential rockstar. Someone who bares their soul to the world through their music, abuses substances to cope with the physical, mental, and emotional damage of public scrutiny and touring, then finally succumbs tragically to poor choices. I still think Amy Winehouse had a death wish and wanted to be part of the 27 club.

[@therewolf000]

I love your understated sense of humour. You make the world a little bit happier. Cheers mate.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers! That's really kind of you.

[@bubblybubbles9052]

This guy is drinking water from a wine bottle and you're sending him cash?

[@YerpDerp17]

@@bubblybubbles9052 This comment makes no sense. lol Why would you at all be worried how someone spends their money. That's is legitimately weird, and borderline unhinged. I grew up in a time where I would spend 17 dollars of money I didnt have each week to buy my favorite bands CD. Simply because it made my life better. I could have downloaded it for free off Limewire, but I wanted to support the artist. Since people rarely buy music now, I think its more than fair to send someone that you feel is giving you some entertainment and possibly even insight 10 dollars. How do you not know the guy who sent the money isn't more wealthy than Justin? And assumming he isn't, who cares? Stop pocket watching, live and let live and don't worry what others do with their own money.

[@bubblybubbles9052]

@@YerpDerp17 I stopped reading your comment when you said "unhinged"... lol... Try using more realistic language that doesn't label yourself as a pompous douche... Unhinged is when you see a comment on KZbin, then you write a long paragraph going way beyond the initial comment. UNHINGED!

[@chrishastings]

Hi Justin. I've listen to your music for years but after listening to MANY of your JHRA episodes, I've drawn the conclusion that you are a really lovely person. Please continue :)

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

Correction on the beginning there: Dave Mustaine did play on Metallica's original first demo tape No Life Til' Leather playing some of the songs and essentially the same solos that ended up on their first official album Kill Em All. He was kicked out right before they recorded Kill Em All and Kirk Hammet is pretty much playing all the same solos Dave made because there wasn't time for him to write new ones.

[@rockyevans1584]

He's also credited with contributing to the writing of songs up to mop, no? It's great how it worked out for fans of thrash but you have to wonder how Metallica's sound would have been without Dave getting booted for being a fuckhead. I know Lars founded the band but I can't believe met stuck with him, he's as annoying as his skills are subpar

[@TheHarrip]

This was a 2 hour chat. This was just a snippet where Joe wanted to hear is opinion on this topic. Nothing more nothing less and fascinating to listen to. As ate you Justin 🥰

[@denniseelman9731]

You have to check out August is Falling! Popping little song mixed by Butch Walker!

[@mikeoxinya570]

Nobody cares dude.

[@denniseelman9731]

@@mikeoxinya570 Get with it man

[@jaaacktommyyy]

Hey Justin, just wanted to let you know I recently stumbled upon your channel and I've been thoroughly enjoying it! I've also started digging into The Darkness' discography and I have to say, I'm a fan. Love Is Only a Feeling is quickly becoming one of my favourite songs and I only wish I started listening to you guys sooner but I'm thankful I got here in the end. I wish you well in all of your endeavours. Thank you!

[@scott0111]

£2 🤣

[@jaaacktommyyy]

@@scott0111 Something amusing?

[@saulibus1]

I downloaded love is only a feeling from Napster 20years ago. I also saw the darkness at Leeds festival around the same time. Was cool 😎

[@MegaMetallicaMASTER]

Check out live til you die - so good!

[@scott0111]

@@jaaacktommyyy haa tommy gun

[@bevhatle]

I love the water in the booze bottle. Love your channel, Love the darkness! I get love that I get turned on to a lot of bands thanks to you. You are doing a good service, no pun intended. So glad you came to Houston and I got to see you guys! What a treat!

[@markrs2000]

I think after playing a really kicking show to a large and appreciative audience, the buzz on stage must be awesome. Then the come down is massive and instant. So I can see why people would want the feeling to continue.

[@notfamouschristopher]

Yes 23 hours not feeling the high of the stage and nothing to do but wait for the next hour or two on stage . Plus being a Musician that your job was to get on stage in bars drink, party and make sure everyone is enjoying... If a musician every cry's there job is hard or difficult then they never worked an actual job. Tell me job you get paid more if you fuck up get drunk fall off stage or end up in hospital for drug overdose so on.. Still the greatest job anyone could dream to have . I enjoyed as long as I could , it was a blast and so many great memories of truly living life to the fullest .

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

I watched the whole interview. It was actually fascinating..he badly messed up his neck due to headbanging lol, i mean that's dedication Lol, He's a living legend in my book.

[@familiarsting4108]

Every singer from the big four thrash bands has had neck surgery at this point 😅

[@AxeMan2781]

I also watched the whole interview…if you took body language, language experts and some fact checkers most likely you’d find 90% of the stories Dave tells are complete bullshit. There’s a reason he can’t keep band mates and that most other bands in metal can’t stand him.

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

@@familiarsting4108 Yep lol

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

@@AxeMan2781 He had hospital photos of his neck injury so wtf you talking about. And alot of artist do like him, so what's your point, not everyone likes everyone. And sure you're a body language expert 😅😅😅

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

@@AxeMan2781 And "most likely" lmao 🤣

[@DevRSVR]

Rust in peace. Absolute gold. RIP Nick Menza.

[@12looneyflu]

These videos you put out are killer. Very informative and presented brilliantly!

[@BrokenJawUK]

Trust us, labels don't want bands on the edge! They want to control you and if they can't, they don't want you! The industry is stuck and they're too afraid to take on anything unique or different but then again, do bands really want to go on labels that are going to suck them dry and tell them what they have to do with their music? Great video dude! Appreciate your candor and wit! 🤘🏻👊🏻

[@westywest4480]

Some of the best music was written on drugs! Maybe that's the problem nowadays not enough of the creative drug music. Bill Hicks said it best.

[@davidcrawford8583]

It's called a Gi Justin. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seems to be very popular within the Hardcore and Punk Rock scene at the moment. It pretty much came from NYHC and the violence at shows, people including musicians needed to learn how to fight. I think Harley Flanagan and Ray Cappo from Cro Mags and Youth of Today kind of started the Jiu Jitsu thing amongst their peers.

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

FYI, Kiko Loureiro has a KZbin channel with behind the scenes Megadeth. Check it out. Very healthy backstage work for top Musician’s on the road. Joe Rogan is a doink

[@cindyspowart555]

Justin, fabulous commentary as always. Your videos always brighten my days. Did I miss one though that explained your change of scenery? Also, this just started happening w/ the change, but even though you're often making an inquiry or looking for confirmation, I'd prefer not to see you speak w/ whoever else is in the room (producer?). I don't know why it bothers me so but I'd prefer your focus be solely on your viewers. Absolutely love your commentaries/analysis. Your total glee at seeing Steve Stevens on Billy Idol's video for Caged a couple of days ago was priceless! Always feel better after viewing one of your videos. Thank-you!

[@cbrstar7145]

I'm anti drugs, but even I can't help believe that a lot of music wouldn't exist without them. 1990's Dance Music without ecstasy? Nope! 1980's Thrash Metal without Cocaine? Nope!. The drugs alter how people feel which alters the music that they create.

[@LastBastian]

Same. I've never done drugs, but I love a lot drug assisted (induced?) music. I can't help but believe that it aids creativity... unfortunately while wrecking most everything else.

[@ShaunHensley]

I think thrash was mainly crank fueled, not coke so much

[@Wunjo-Wunjo]

Keith Moon was an amazing drummer.

[@craigroaring]

I think the main purpose of self sabotage is to eliminate others expectations.

[@harbosonius]

True. Also some people have a deep seated self esteem issue where they panic when things go well for too long, or they feel they somehow don't deserve it. Definitely your statement about eliminating the spector of others expectations hanging over you by sabotage is true.

[@benshaw2306]

I feel like the intro riffs, though presented whimsically are little vignettes of a really talented artist, I'd really like a compilation of them

[@spillyjane]

I never cared about The Darkness, but I love you as a host! My new fave channel!

[@anarcho-cowboy]

Justin check out August is Falling!! 👀

[@theindiediary5950]

*'Mr Big - To Be With You'* Do it Justin! Do it now!

[@clayfoster8234]

I can appreciate that Dave’s toxicity stems from an incredibly traumatizing childhood but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s toxic.

[@markshaw9849]

!!! And you get this information from whom or where?

[@allrequiredfields]

I actually used to run in the same circles as his illegitimate daughter (she didn't know he was her father at the time) and it's interesting because she was just as cold and abrasive as he is/was, so it was funny when she found out he was her father, because it made perfect sense (also, she absolutely looks like his daughter - same hair color, facial features, etc). She was a lesbian though, and he had just become a Christian when they met for the first time, and he was sort of giving her shit for 'living a sinful lifestyle' and he also dogged her for playing bass in her band instead of guitar, because "bass is for people who aren't good enough to play guitar" 🤣 I haven't seen her around in years, but I genuinely hope they were able to find SOME sort of father/daughter relationship, even if there was of course no real chance of them becoming super close - it's always cool to be able to stay somewhat connected to your biological parents.

[@allrequiredfields]

...whoa, the internet has sort of been wiped of any info regarding this. She actually wrote about it in the Seattle local alternative paper The Stranger, but that article apparently either never made it on to the internet or merely didn't survive long on it. How fascinating.

[@Buesifluesterer]

Jussy Hawk Superstar, I just binge-watched 1971. Thx for the recommendation and for bringing light into my life every day!!!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Brilliant! Glad you liked!

[@Buesifluesterer]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain I know I can rely on your tips. And currently binge-watching is all I can do, as my summer-holidays I longed 2.5years for turned into being confined in our hotel-room in sunny Greece thx to being fucking Covid-positive. Shit happens…

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Rust In Peace is amazing. One of the best albums ever recorded. The book about its making was disappointing.

[@monsieurmitosis]

I didn’t know there was a book. Who wrote it? Nevermind, I can look it up myself. But I agree, it is their most complete and consistent album. The songs, the solos, the production, the performances. Probably on par with Master Of Puppets in my opinion.

[@MsCruisein]

The most honest conversation regarding drugs I've seen has been Phil Anselmo speaking to kids at Loyola University about his heroin addiction. You should watch that one and react to it.

[@bridgetyoung190]

The man is a legend -- one of the progenitors of thrash and a man who says what he feels - even when his opinions are au contraire....and you've gotta admire someone who refuses to sit on the fence. His honesty and candidness are admirable.

[@AxeMan2781]

Honesty isn’t a word normally associated with Dave Mustaine…who’s a well known bullshit merchant.

[@bridgetyoung190]

@@AxeMan2781 perhaps Chris Chantler from Metal Hammer says it better than I do, "...and yet, his willingness to say what he wants - however incautiously worded, or unpalatable to the moral guardians of social media - is refreshing in an age when musicians daren’t deviate from platitudes for fear of causing a Twitter-storm. In addition, his often dark, dry sense of humour loses some irony in translation. 'I don’t give a flying fuck about my critics...'" 🙂

[@AxeMan2781]

@@bridgetyoung190 he probably doesn’t “give a fuck” because in most cases they are calling bullshit on what he’s saying😂😂😂

[@philmckenna5709]

"Candidness"..? CANDOUR would've been a better choice of word 🤡

[@bridgetyoung190]

@@philmckenna5709 Candidness ( noun) ...the quality of being open, honest, or straightforward: "We appreciate the promptness and candidness with which the professor has addressed and apologized for his oversight." But thank you for your attempted schooling. Much appreciated. I feel so enlightened now. 🤗

[@konsta9600]

I agree with the take on Pete Doherty. love the Libertines

[@pete5397]

I'm not a fan of this guy's singing, but his conversation and brutal honesty is hilarious. I love it.

[@SpoopyDoots]

I'm flabbergasted that #AugustisFalling hasn't been discussed yet. They've released 4 times as many albums as Megardeth.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Agreed, cannot wait to hear Justin's thoughts on AIF. Awesome pop punk band! 👍🎸

[@Qotsarena]

Can’t wait to see you at Wembley on Saturday 🎉

[@joeljones8066]

James Hunt reference on a Justin Hawkins video about Dave Mustaine.... is it my birthday????

[@lukethegardenman3747]

This channel is up there with the best👍👍👍

[@vdeblois1352]

As a musician myself.. I struggled with drugs and alcohol from my teens well into adulthood.. now sober for a few years.. and I can see how the lack of focus and being into that bubble totally fkd me over.. the years just passed and my ambition with it.. I would rather be alone in my room than with other musicians trying to make a living of it.. it did not serve me.

[@matturner6890]

One period is enough.

[@Art_Dilees]

I really appreciate your videos. I've learned so much

[@Bernz66]

I listened to the whole podcast….. great interview….. didn’t know much about Dave but I do now. Very interesting guy……

[@jujutrini8412]

I couldn’t stop thinking about the Happy Mondays when they were talking about the manager dropping the artist for doing too much drugs and getting another band. I don’t know why.

[@CJFS00s]

Love the darkness!

[@TheyStillCallMeRicky]

Boredom is DEATH .. I totally understand Self Sabotage.

[@glpz462]

Wasn't Sherlock Holmes an opium addict? Heroin & opium have been in widespread use for centuries. In earlier centuries it was believed that mind altering substances were beneficial in many ways and it only became problematic as science began studying the matter more rigorously. Heroin was used widely by jazz musicians during the 20s & 30s to medicate away depression & anxiety probs. Plus musicians tend to feel like they can find inspiration in mood altering drugs nomatter the time period. I think the creative process is so difficult for many that they start reaching out for any hand that's being offered.

[@dawnross2514]

There was actually cocaine in the original coca cola.

[@rickc2102]

There was actually cocaine in the original Sherlock Holmes.

[@Acemechanicalservices]

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character.

[@nasbukhari696]

@@Acemechanicalservices yeah but it existed when he was written, like the late 1890s.

[@libertard6101]

Justin …. Please do one on Pete Doherty…. He has clean upped and still performing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@marcusianparrish]

Review the new August Is Falling track. Brilliant

[@TheNoSuchThingPodcast]

As a young megadeth fan in the 80s I had no idea megadeth were doing things like heroin and meth(very early on) because in Britain, it was drilled into us kids that heroin was bad. I didn’t think anyone (I thought it was the drug of choice of really crazy, deranged people)would be crazy enough to use it I naively thought. I now know better though and have realized how widespread it was and is

[@gingerroot8802]

When I was in active heroin addiction, the craziest thing I found was how many different people were using it.. Going to pick up from someones house and there would be teens to 80 year old grandpas grabbing the stuff. It's really sad.. It is a disease of despair which can effect anyone/any age.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

I’m always really pleased with myself for not buying that martin travel guitar.

[@lulairenoroub3869]

Hey Justin. August is Falling just released their self titled track, and they have an EP dropping soon. You should definitely check them out :)

[@royorbit]

4:50 😂🙌🏼 this is why I tune in to you hahhahahahah

[@khilick]

You should listen to some "Rainbow Kitten Surprise" either "It's called freefall" or "Painkillers" the vocals on those songs will blow you away

[@crhys4721]

When’s the new Arctic Monkeys review? The production music and video are both amazing very movie-esque 👌🏼

[@ITGuy1970]

Dude, love the backpacker. I'd wanted one for years but ended buying a Guitarlele from Mele Ukulele. It's very portable and fits in the overhead just like a piece of luggage would (it's in a hard shell case). I bought a Mango wood version with a tiger stiped ebony fretboard (it's gorgeous). I'd link the site but don't want to come off as pushing a brand on your site, just thought you'd like to check them out. They've been around for 30 years and produce high quality instruments in Hawaii. If you're on Maui, they have 3 stores there (Wailea was where I picked up mine).

[@77pmcollins]

Joe says early days, which clearly means of Dave's early days and the conversation goes on from there.

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Great video today dear Justin.....

[@MetricMod]

I detest what the industry has become, but there was no way to avoid it. With that being said, I feel that we can keep what’s good about the streaming norm and also bring back what’s good about truly enjoying a band as a fan. Im a musician myself. Mostly a session player, but I did do a few tours internationally. Personally, traveling and being away from home did not facilitate my current sober life (22 years: Sept 21, 2000) so it was a rarity. I miss the days of going to the record store and buying my fave album, actually listening to the whole album (LP) as the artist intended. Nowadays, everything is quick fix..one song listened to a thousand times and then NEXT!! With that being said, we will never go back to that, but I feel we can still support artists and it’s not that hard. If the band has merch it’s selling online, BUY IT!! If they do tour, BUY TICKETS!! If they have shirts etc at their live venues, BUY THEM!! Now, the drug discussion here is seemingly done by two people totally disconnected from reality. A lot of artists live isolated lives. They become intentionally unaware of what’s happening in life and the world. I don’t want to offend anyone, but for me, Joe Rogan is a cauliflower ear, Mr. Potatohead. With that being said, he’s still more intelligent than 80% of the male population here in North America.😂

[@Gwyn1stborn]

Laughed out loud a lot at this one, good shtuff Justin

[@lifetripping]

I like when he says, “There’s always someone around the corner ready to work harder than you…” Boy is that true for classical musicians. You think it’s competitive in the rock genre? Trying competing in the classical genre. It’s the most obsessed group of people you’ll ever encounter. 2set violin has come up with a great meme about it. They call it Ling Ling 40 hrs. Ling Ling is a fictional character who is a perfect prodigy and began practicing as a fetus. In order to become like the great Ling Ling, you’ve got defy all universal laws & practice 40 hours a day…and even then you won’t be as great 😂. No one who wants to be a Ling Ling has time for recreation, let alone recreational drug use. To all the Ling Ling wannabes…GO PRACTICE!!!

[@lukehunnable]

If you’ve already taken the time off to read your comment, it’s already too late to get anywhere near Ling Ling.

[@gnrsgl]

Me born 71 god bless the queen 👑

[@karlahowe3274]

You sassy pants! Back in the early days….1950’s, 40’s, 30’s?? Love your show

[@wnheroes]

Record labels want artists with addictions. It's simple- sign people who can be controlled and manipulated by drugs and alcohol and sex and keep them faded enough to get them to sign bad deals. Get management who will bleed them dry all while pushing the narrative of the "damaged" artist to sell records. Best case scenario for a label is they sign someone brilliant enough who dies young and leaves their catalogue in their hands.

[@KH-qy5ri]

I love your channel....And The Darkness is an amazing band....

[@jpgoat5488]

Joes a massive, as my sister would call it, she hates the c word. Chelmsford United netball team.

[@mccuejason]

That’s astigmatism, Mr. Hawkins. Dave probably meant stigmatized. Lol

[@ian2armannduccio]

You missed out sheet music. From before mozart, publishing companies were flogging music in written form. Liszt was a rockstar in the mid 19th century (that's before record players had been dreamed up) and he made pots of money from publishing and touring.

[@iemod1273]

If Tommy Lee was very calm and from british. Ment in a nice way, Love your stuff man

[@APR613]

Astigmatism is an anomalous curvature of the cornea, not a bulging eye, Joe Rogen’s ‘early days of R&R probably means Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Hank Marvin. He looks old enough. How are you, Justin?😊

[@calebashton8825]

Got something wrong, when kill ‘em all was released it was released with Dave on Guitar.

[@darrenXparker]

Almost broke out into Nuno’s “Midnight Express” with that intro.

[@archierose1432]

I would pay you to be entertained - wait I did ! In Australia around 2008'ish. And I was entertained, very much so Wonderful thank you.

[@libertymedicalcommunicatio4908]

Great commentary. Cheers!

[@carrieanne5415]

I would LOVE to see you and Dave collaborate! But do not tell him you are my favorite front man ever lol

[@codyblair2633]

Hey friends 🙂 I hope this hasn't been brought up before.. But, does anyone else think a Justin Hawkins/Russell Brand podcast on Friday nights would be a good idea?

[@antmunro6407]

I’ve just been sitting her going “I know this fella from somewhere” then the penny dropped😂,, great topic✌️

[@chrisg2214]

The line about a stigmatism, I LOL 😂 Justin roasted him

[@rickc2102]

I giggled

[@schneibgamer1]

He ends up saying it a few times in the interview

[@tomgarnett8190]

Hi Justin, would love to see your thoughts on the new Arctic Monkeys record. All the best 🤝

[@matthewbrig5614]

Justin- Dave is probably talking about the heroin. It has that fentynol stuff and the weed is like super stronger than Mexican dank.

[@markandersen5867]

Yeah, fentanyl is a game changer, it's a lethal cocktail, especially when mixed with heroin.

[@NikoRummell]

You're funny! I subscribed once you said that Astigmatism comment. LOL

[@traviscue2099]

It's not just that there are other bands out there, it's that there are far better bands out there that are yet to be discovered.. So if you waste your opportunity, no ones waiting around for you. The best bands I've ever seen live were local acts that never got lucky enough to get noticed by the right people.

[@lordjosephleetownley7742]

Dave Mustaine did appear on an original recording on Kill em all if you do your research properly. I have got the album.

[@kevsuplee11]

Love ya Justin but using a Rogan clip crushed me. Dude is off his rocker and the biggest hypocrite out there. Flip flops on subjects depending on who he’s talking to that day. Anyway keep up the great work ya plonker

[@dynodon9182]

Funny factoid. Heroin is actually not hard on the body. Assuming you don't OD, you can use a long time and remain relatively healthy.

[@MissMy5.0]

Holy shitballs your subs went up!!! 🤟🏽

[@bropeixoto]

Please make a video listening to Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece of Heaven

[@EYDIMUSIC]

Creativity needs chaos and sd&rr is an example of all out freedom. I think society encourages a long content life but nature has other ideas. We personify nature and it wants to create by any means necessary, most likely breaking things in the process, including hearts and minds.

[@ChrisCheeseBrown]

Could you review Fleetwood mac's albottros? You hit a couple of notes when you picked up the guitar at the end and that's where my mind went🤘

[@rodocornejo]

Loving the dry humour

[@sophiewynne1]

What is the correct breakdown for a partnership agreement on royalties split between the writer and the performers?

[@chuckbowie5833]

The astigmatism bit killed me mate

[@SpiritOfOrange]

Why has Justin got the name of an 80s Yamaha synthesiser on his right arm? Is he a fan of it?

[@bannedlist3451]

You are hilirious dude, very cool Justin.

[@vgaportauthority9932]

Martin Backpacker with a violin or cello bow is awesome, just saying.

[@eradley01]

What equipment are you using for these "mobile" casts? I noticed the Martin travel guitar, what about mics, interface, software, camera, etc?