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):
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Episodes
55 episodes
55-John Mchale of Breakeven Booking (Miami)
John McHale, founder of Breakeven Booking in Miami, joined the podcast to share insights from his work in live event booking and promotion. He discussed how he partners with venues, collaborates with booking agencies, and organizes shows from i...
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Episode 55
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1:00:56
54-Frankie D of Silence Equals Death/MintyFreshPresents NJ
On this episode I speak with Frankie D of Silence Equals Death, where we talked about his roots in hardcore, including playing drums in the ’90s with Backslap. Frank shared how being asked to fill in on drums for Kings Never Die on a Euro...
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Episode 54
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50:53
53- Ricky Singh of Flatspot Records/Matinee Sound/Backtrack
On this episode, I’m joined by Ricky Singh, co-owner of Flatspot Records. We talk about his musical background, growing up on Long Island, and forming Backtrack, including their releases and touring. We also get into his time working at Roadrun...
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Episode 53
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1:15:34
52- Joey Zampella of Life Of Agony
In this episode, I spoke with Joey Zampella of Life of Agony about several key aspects of the band’s past and present. We discussed how the band approaches their set list, including the balance between longtime staples and other songs, and how ...
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Episode 52
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1:38:42
51- Natalie O'Keeffe of Family Dinner
In this episode, I sit down with Natalie O’Keeffe, lead singer of Long Island band Family Dinner. We talk about how she got into singing, how the band structures their setlist, and what the writing process has been like for their new album.&nbs...
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Episode 51
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37:57
50- Josh Grabelle of Trustkill Records
In this episode, I speak with Josh Grabelle, founder of Trustkill Records, to talk about the history of the label and the role it played in hardcore and metalcore. Josh shares stories from the early days, signing bands, and running a label thro...
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Episode 50
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1:16:36
49-Arthur Shepherd of Mind Over Matter/Errortype:11/Beinn/Instruction
In this interview, Arty Shepherd walks through the key points of his career, starting with his beginnings in Long Island Hardcore and the formation of Mind Over Matter. He talks about playing with Walter Schreifels in Worlds Fa...
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Episode 49
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1:41:00
48-Bobby and Mike of The Warped Weeble Wobbles
On this episode, I speak with Bobby and Mike from The Warped Weeble Wobbles to talk about how the band started and their place within the 1990s Long Island Hardcore scene. They walk us through the early days, their friends/bands, and t...
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Episode 48
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1:13:14
47- Releases of 2025 with Brian Audley, Anthony Race, Mike Musilli
On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Audley of Incendiary and Nite Sports, Anthony Race, a production manager at the Brooklyn Paramount and other venues, and Mike Musilli, a columnist for No Echo and bassist for Overthrow.The ...
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Episode 47
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1:28:02
46-Chris of In Effect and Holly of Outsider Magazine/Bring The Noise Radio
On this episode I speak with Chris Wynn of In Effect Magazine and Holly Berchielli of Outsider Magazine. We get into the history behind their zines—how each of them got started, what motivated them to document the scene, and t...
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Episode 46
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1:12:34
45-Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout
On this episode, I speak with Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout to talk about how the band came together and the making of their new album KNUCKLEHED ANTHEMZ, out now on DAZE.We go through the record song by son...
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Episode 45
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55:13
44-Chris Enriquez of On The Might Of Princes/Spotlights/Orange 9MM/New Noise Magazine
On this episode, I talk with Chris Enriquez, a drummer known for his work with On The Might Of Princes, Spotlights, BEINN, and Orange 9MM. Beyond the stage, Chris is also the Marketing Director at
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Episode 44
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1:18:39
43-A Long Island Hardcore discussion with Anthony Race and Mike Musilli
On this episode, I sit down with Mike Musilli and Anthony Race for an in-depth conversation about the Long Island Hardcore scene — from its beginnings in the 1990s all the way to the sounds shaping it today. We break down each decade, talking a...
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Episode 43
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1:34:39
42-Mark Frandsen of TimeXHeist
On this episode, I sit down with Mark Frandsen, vocalist of the Denver hardcore band TimeXHeist. We dive into the Denver Hardcore scene, Mark’s history booking shows, the band’s touring stories, and their writing process — plus what’s next for ...
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Episode 42
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56:09
41-James Longspaugh of Life Taken
In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken. We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardkn...
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Episode 41
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34:13
40- Tommy Corrigan of Silent Majority/Capital/Blood Red
On this episode I speak with Tommy Corrigan of Silent Majority. We discuss his history with Long Island Hardcore, how Silent Majority formed, their reunion shows, and how they structure their setlist. We also discuss the forma...
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Episode 40
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1:02:42
38-Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 Records
On this episode I speak with Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 Records. He discusses how the label started, growing up in the northeast, and how he infused the Boston community into developing his label.We also talk about his new book, Fenway Punk...
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Episode 38
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1:10:14
37-Carlos the Jakal of On Our Own/Bleak Existence
On this episode, I speak with Carlos the Jakal, the vocalist of On Our Own from South Florida. We discuss the bands formation, writing process, and how they structured their debut album Now and Forever. Carlos also reviews how they ...
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1:00:56
36- Chiqui Rodriguez of DMIZE
On this episode, I speak with Chiqui Rodriguez of DMIZE. We discuss his history with music, the formation of DMIZE, their return, and song writing process. Chiqui also reviews their setlist structure and lyrical themes. The co...
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Episode 36
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1:02:08
35-Jayway of Bayway/Shattered Realm
On this episode I speak with Jayway from Bayway and Shattered Realm. We discuss his history in music, Bayway’s new album, setlist structure, and what’s in store for Shattered Realm. We end with discussing Bayway’s upcoming tour with...
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Episode 35
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1:11:34
34- John Cuccinello of Hogan's Heroes/OS101/Punk Rock Family
On this episode, I speak with John Cuccinello about his history in punk rock, formation of Hogan's Heroes, and their writing process for their albums. We also discuss his time in Murphy's Law, and the beginning of OS101. John...
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Episode 34
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1:06:30
33-Jon Contino of Contino New York
I speak with Jon Contino of Contino New York. We discuss his history with hardcore, playing in bands, to creating artwork. He discusses his passion for design and how it began at an early age. He reviews his jobs, and how each experience ...
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Episode 33
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1:11:46
32-Dave Campbell and Jon Berg of State of Mind Recordings
On this episode I speak with Dave Campbell and Jon Berg (Contra, The Path) of State of Mind Recordings. We discuss the labels history, distribution, and upcoming releases. We also review the flood that damaged their merchandise and ...
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Episode 32
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1:21:15
31-Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo/51st State Records
On this episode, I speak with Joey from Koyo and 51st State Records. We discuss the bands history, how they write their songs, and the structure of their setlist. He also talks about their upcoming album and tour dates.We also discuss hi...
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Episode 31
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1:08:19