240 - VCTMS: Metalcore, Addiction, Cystic Fibrosis & Leaving Bad Relationships

Garza sits down in-person with Illinois-based metalcore band VCTMS. Their new album "Pain Processing II” out now! https://instagram.com/vctmsilCheck out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Favorite Drinks01:21 - Meredith Plays Every Instrument03:17 - “Clip My Wings,” Trauma06:27 - Meredith Writing Lyrics08:12 - Processing Pain, Anger10:14 - John Doesn't Get Mad12:35 - John’s Favorite Pokemon15:47 - Power Rangers, Buckethead Myth19:19 - Decade-Plus Journey24:45 - ‘Vol. IV Numb the Ache’26:07 - Breakups, Bad Relationships30:53 - Addiction, Substances35:31 - Walking Away From Bad Relationships45:27 - Streamwood & Cook County, Illinois46:16 - Writing Music Together53:32 - Difficulty of Choosing Singles57:14 - Drumming with Broken Ankle58:44 - Drumming with C.F. (Cystic Fibrosis)1:05:36 - New Found Glory1:07:04 - John Leaving College to Tour1:09:52 - Touring in Early Days1:12:48 - Gear Used on “Pain Processing II”1:18:14 - Working at Sam Ash1:20:57 - Being Genuine, Heartfelt, Relatable1:28:27 - Music To Check Out1:36:43 - New E.P. & Tours