What Lies Ahead Podcast
Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.
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What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p
Episodes
20 episodes
20-Andrew Vacante of Combust
On this episode, I speak with Andrew Vacante of Combust. We discuss the band's new LP on Triple B Records, Belly of the Beast. We review each track, music, and the theme behind each song. He also discussed their set list st...
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Episode 20
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1:06:16
19- J. Curtis Strickland of The T&F Podcast/HellsHeart Merch
On this episode I speak with J Curtis Strickland of The T&F Podcast and HellsHeart Merch about his history, experiences in acting, and what the future holds. We also discuss his audition for Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation, background in t...
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Episode 19
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1:27:59
18- Sarah Kuretzky Rossington of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast
On this episode, I speak with Sarah Kuretzky Rossington of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast. We discuss her history going to shows, the origins of her podcast, and how she blends mental health with her guests. The interview ends with ...
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Episode 18
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56:32
17- Dean of No Redeeming Social Value
On this episode I speak with Dean of No Redeeming Social Value. We discuss his history in music, formation of the band, and how they structure their set list. The conversation also includes his favorite tours as a band, the time the...
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Episode 17
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1:20:54
16-Mat Rienecker of Stand Still/Humankind
On this episode, I speak with Mat Rienecker of Stand Still and HumanKind. We discuss his origins of hardcore, Stand Still’s writing process, and his new project, HumanKind. We also review his work as a production manager of The Paramount on Lon...
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Episode 16
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1:10:34
15- Sal Lococo of Sworn Enemy
On this episode, I speak with Sal Lococo of Sworn Enemy. We discuss the formation of the band, writing process, Ozzfest stories, and how they structure their setlist. We also talk about his favorite albums, Castle Heights, and the future of the...
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Episode 15
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1:02:32
14-Scott Jarzombek of Tripface
On this episode I speak with Scott Jarzombek of Tripface. We discuss his musical history, how the band structured their set list, playing shows, and the upcoming re-release of their demo on vinyl. The discussion ends with his career, favorite r...
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Episode 14
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1:14:01
13- Jay Reason of Static Era Records
On this episode I speak with Jay Reason. We discuss his history in music, his time with Voice of Reason/The Distance/Blackened, his work with various labels, and the formation of Static Era Records. The interview ends with Jay speaking on the f...
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Episode 13
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1:20:15
12- Mike Gallo of Agnostic Front
On this episode of the What Lies Ahead, I speak with Mike Gallo of Agnostic Front. We discuss his history in music, the new Agnostic Front record, and how they structure their set list. We also dive into Gallo Originals and the vari...
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Episode 12
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1:02:06
11- Gary Bennett of Kill Your Idols/Murphy's Law/Deathcycle
In the episode, I speak with Gary Bennett to discuss his musical history, playing for various bands, the formation of Kill Your Idols, and his future plans with each project. We also discuss, his favorite albums, venues, and how KYI structures ...
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Episode 11
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1:17:23
10- Nick Picerno of Godseyes
On this episode, I speak with Nick Picerno of Godseyes. We discuss his history in music, Godseyes releases, tour stories, and what the band has planned for the future. Nick also answers questions on his favorite records, tours, and ...
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Episode 10
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1:06:06
09- Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo
On this episode of What Lies Ahead, I speak with Alex Dunne of Crime in Stereo. We discuss his history in music, writing songs, how they structure their set list, and future plans for the band. The interview ends with Alex answering...
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Episode 9
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1:33:47
08- John Scanlon of Miles To Go Presents/Dead Last
On this episode, I speak with John Scanlon of Miles To Go Presents. We discuss his history in hardcore, booking shows, selecting the right venue, and the newly renovated AMH. We also spoke about his band Dead Last, their releases, tour of...
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Episode 8
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58:17
07- Chris Tzompanakis of skycamefalling
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I speak with Chris Tzompanakis of skycamefalling. We discuss his history in music, formation of the band, tour stories, and how they structure their set list. The conversation also includes the reissu...
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Episode 7
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1:08:15
06- Jay of Last Laugh
On this episode, I speak with Jay from Last Laugh. We discuss his musical history, formation of the band, their EP on 51st State Records, and past tours. Jay also reviews upcoming plans for the band in terms of shows and releases for 2025. ...
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Episode 6
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54:11
05- George and Wes of Deadshot
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I speak with George and Wes of the Long Island Hardcore band, Deadshot. We discuss everything from their new EP, Not a Shot, on 51st State Records, to their introduction to the hardcore scene.&n...
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Episode 5
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51:34
04- Christian Mcknight- Promoter
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I sit with Christian Mcknight to discuss his history as a promoter, booking shows in the late 90's, the Long Island scene, and Cleanser. We end with rapid fire questions on his favorite albums, ...
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Episode 4
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1:10:40
03- Joe Hardcore of This is Hardcore/Shattered Realm
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I have an in-depth discussion with Joe Hardcore about his musical history, the Philadelphia hardcore scene, how he began as a promoter, and This is Hardcore Fest. We also discussed his podcast, ...
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Episode 3
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1:42:16
02- Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD/This Is Hell
In this episode, I speak with Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD to discuss his history of music, the formation of his bands (Subterfuge, Soldiers, This is Hell, Extinction AD), playing various instruments, and his favorite albums he released. ...
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Episode 2
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1:25:55