Episode 87: Neil Giraldo

Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick and Moonspell frontman Fernando Ribeiro both love to read. They discuss their favorite books and authors, personal writing projects, their shopping habits, and what they consider to be the most metal books ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Benatar's musical and life soulmate Neil Giraldo dove into the world of Three Chord Bourbon. Here he talks about how he got involved with this business venture and how his musical career offers parallel lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian rock quartet talk about their love for escape rooms, gaming, hockey, and the crazy collectibles they've accrued through their life in rock 'n roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guitarist Courtney Cox is a major foodie who loves to cook, and she is also a fitness buff who stays in shape for her international touring adventures. She reveals that she has been playing and touring with three herniated discs in her back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halestorm guitarist has been developing his photography skills throughout the group's career. He talks about shooting his bandmates, how he has evolved visually, and why he prefers Leica cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buckcherry frontman became a phlebotomist during the Covid pandemic . He's also into playing tennis, boxing, true crime stories, and studying Self, Society, and the Humanities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bandmates Steve Morgan and Stephen Sims discuss being ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts. They also talk about the most realistic hacker portrayals on screen, and how some in the music industry are not well guarded against hacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen loves boxing, and Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler helped him get fit and more sober. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avantasia's frontman proclaims his love for soccer and the Bayern Munich team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nile frontman Karl Sanders finds joy and social stimulation playing pickleball with strangers. "Pickleball has restored my faith in humanity," he says. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices