WAGE WAR INTERVIEW | The Punk Rock MBA podcast (Cody Quistad & Chris Gaylord)

[@dynatwenty]

if your name is Gaylord and you can make it through highschool safely, you´re up for something powerful.

[@merakislick1198]

that’s weird i was thinking about people named Gaylord high school experiences the other day

[@tw1tch09]

Respect Finn for interviewing a band you’ve been critical of!

[@andrewbrock3675]

To many people associate criticism with dislike or an attack. Painters understand the painting won't be beautiful to everyone.

[@xzxzxzxzxzxzssss]

Unfortunately I think some ppl in this scene never grew out of the mall scene kids arguing over what is the best screamo band. Most of us nowadays are adults and as such we should be able to debate ideas and music tastes freely, yeah Finn has been critical of them but equally recognised the worth in their music, and maybe he didn't like some of their songs but can like others, you are allowed to like and dislike different songs/albums from the same artist and as adults should be able to talk about it without being arseholes. I'm glad both Finn and Wage War are adult enough to be able to sit down and debate stuff. That's all it is realistically.

[@Fireangell2]

This is what adults do. We can critique and still talk. It leads to better understanding. I'm glad Finn is standing out and doing this as well

[@roxanbar4682]

Watching an interview between a band and one of their vocal critics is just so real. We never really see these moments where these bands actually discuss and directly address some of their common criticisms, so this is really historic to me in a way.

[@jamhawk75]

Loved this interview/podcast! Wage War seem like really level-headed guys. Really like how they handled your criticism in good stride. So entertaining

[@michaellee2652]

I 100% agree that you guys have finally found your lane. The new album is phenomenal !! Keep kicking ass gentlemen!

[@emrgaming961416]

Wage War if you are looking at these comments just know this is easily my favorite album you guys have put out hands down

[@katdee224]

YESSSS excited for this!!! I've been annoyed with Finn for harping on them!!! Respect for the intro man 🤘🔥🔥

[@jamesmacdonald7835]

It's crazy how much this band has blown up. I remember seeing these guys around all the time growing up in the Leesburg area in the Empires days and I actually had some college classes with Cody back in like 2015. Their success is a huge inspiration to me and my friends

[@iletthedevilin828]

I sincerally hope one day archtiects and wage war do a co headliner tour. Maybe cody could hop on stage during architects set and play some riffs with them

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

I doubt they’ll ever get that big.

[@Wheeleyeam]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 they’re already getting there

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@Wheeleyeam True. The Knotfest opener is big but I think by next album they can prove it more. Knocked Loose and Bad Omens are also killing it for younger bands.

[@Sk84Dayz17]

Its great to finally get both perspectives of the band and listener when it comes to switching up styles. Great interview

[@LaurenDix0910]

I saw Wage War at Blue Ridge this year and they were hands down the best band I got to see. The crowd was insane, so much energy. I can’t wait to see them again.

[@drdouchenozzle3556]

Been a fan of a wage war since deadweight and recently got the privilege of seeing them on beartooths tour and let me tell you yall fucking smack live. Pressure is definitely one of my all time favorite albums. Pressure has a mix of everything wage war has to offer and then some.... love this band

[@jcfontaine0017]

Love Cody's broken cheeto stach. Looks hard

[@robiu013]

i hope he finally cleared up the question whether their band name means to wage war or if it is a war between wages

[@supremexruler]

War between wages 💀💀💀 god I hope so

[@inDefEE]

Few interesting notes from the video I found interesting: It was interesting hearing them talk about Octane. I dont know anyone who has sirius radio. The only time I've ever heard Octane was in a more "edgy" brewery in Denver. My wife and I went with some friends to hang out and I heard Beartooth...asked what was playing and they said Octane. I think that is a perfect description of octane, "Edgy Brewery Music". Different enough to attract an edgier crowd but not so scary if a normal person hears it they'll just walk out lol. Also found it really interesting how they mentioned that "we are about" to see a shift to singles. Im pretty sure you've been talking about that for like 2 years now and was, of course, first picked up on by BMTH. It is interesting to hear first hand from a band that thinks this is new when in reality they're late to the party. Not really a fan of the music but was a good interview and interesting to hear from them first hand about a the less than positive reception of their 3rd album.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Exactly. I think they lost a lot of steam from making that album. No one really talks about them as much now.

[@deanboman]

You should invite someone from Parkway Drive to talk about their initial journey and how they manage to have a whole cult of people following them!

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Would love to!

[@jesseleemann4458]

I discovered wage war on my lamb of god Pandora channel and I've been so into what this band is doing keep it up 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@KeeshKush]

so cute to see this omg

[@ShrugSzn]

16:45 for the Doomsday riff

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Great video! Good Pod. Let's do Deafheaven next. They totally changed their sound.

[@ShrugSzn]

I lol that Chris is smiling for about 95% of the interview

[@JosephRivera588]

Damn how cool of you to get them on here Finn! Got some video material for morning cardio

[@lightningmonky7674]

Doesn't matter if it's generic if it's 99% better than all the other music like it

[@winterfrost99]

when Cody was talkin bout Tom Searle it brought tears to my eyes 🥺😭❤️

[@iiitzHimmy]

I DEFINITELY didn't expect this interview. Good stuff Finn.

[@jeremylentner]

awesome interview guys!

[@jesseleemann4458]

I'm a very picky metal head and I love wage war the lamb of god sound (my favorite band) and the clean vocals are amazing I don't give a fuck what anyone says wage war is a fucking amazing band and they r everything I expect from a metal band 🤘💀🤘☠️🤘☠️🤘

[@roxanbar4682]

Really interesting to hear a band that could be described as "generic metalcore" reflect on that so candidly. I actually just gave these guys first album a chance and I think its pretty a pretty fresh take on metalcore especially for 2015.

[@santtuvoutilainen6409]

I fucking love Pressure and all your other stuff as well

[@HIGHTS]

Wage War are the shit man. Love how cool Cody and Chris are

[@JimmyGenome]

I don't give a damn what anyone says, Pressure was a goddamn banger.* I also respect the opinion that it wasn't a banger, I just loved that album.

[@Time-Goblin]

Perfect timing for my lunchbreak! Excited for this one

[@TheSuperdodo7]

You should interview Ronnie radke

[@testingmyaudioaddiction3452]

I saw these guys before they were huge on the Blueprints tour with Dayseeker.

[@joshpetrie8982]

Iirc Papa Roach once accidentally wrote a song where the guitars sounded similar to a BMTH song. Give Me Back My Life and True Friends I think the songs were

[@loxi9]

Manic was a banger!!

[@yzzO-vo4ux]

Didn’t expect to see this happen but nice one finn

[@koopa1248]

I missed wage war when they opened for beartooth a couple months ago because I was too busy pregaming in my car. Huge mistake, I will redeem myself this February!

[@xile_hc]

seem like some decent dudes !

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Drinking game: drink a shot everytime someone says the word Like. But awesome interview. Glad i finally watched it.

[@tonydiebold4899]

I could’ve listened for another hour

[@AB21]

Blueprints is still their best album, don't care if its generic metalcore.

[@paulprice2007]

Nice guys

[@nichande]

Good interview. I usually enjoy the architects influenced bands than architects themselves

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Same here

[@nichande]

Rather listen to Low than Gravedigger

[@codymoreno7981]

This has aged well now that they've also ripped off After the Burials Behold the Crown riff lol

[@joshuakram]

The only time I'll ever say anything critical on social media is about something I like. But on the other hand, I'm much more likely to comment when I have encouragement to offer.

[@lazersmuertos3162]

is that moustache for real?

[@TheMetaldudeX]

Get that man to a barber.

[@jesseleemann4458]

Real music people buy vinyl period.....................

[@SlashpLOder]

6 minutes into this interview and i'm getting sick of all these "you know"-fillers, cody you are a good guy but holy shit...

[@polarprison4549]

That is an unfortunate last name bruh. In my school he'd have been crucified lol

[@jesseleemann4458]

Fuck Spotify

[@msoliveira31]

uh

[@Centerpieceofmind]

JFC, stop saying "like" so much.