Episode 68: Ville Valo

Bruce Dickinson talks about his new comics book series, the influence of Alan Moore, his childhood superhero icons, and British comics he grew up with. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twin Tribes bandmates Luis Navarro and Joel Niño, Jr. love wrestling -- both American and Lucha Libre, the Mexican style. They talk about how they got into the sport, their favorite wrestlers, the world of Lucha Libre, and how some of the biggest characters in the sport are Goth. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outspoken singer Dee Snider talks about his journey into charitable giving, how he decides where and when to give, and how he wants to inspire people people to do more and be better. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The solo artist and former Hinder frontman has faced a rocky road in overcoming his addictions, but through sobriety he has found a renewed determination that fuels his artistic endeavors. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voyager frontman Danny Estrin pours his energy into two careers -- as frontman for the Australian synth-metal band and as an immigration attorney. We speak about his journey through both careers, how he balances the two, and the types of people he represents. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Ashes To New's guitarist Lance Dowdle likes to relax by playing video games, watching anime, and collecting import statues of his favorite anime characters and moments. We also delve into the modern connection between geek culture and rock music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When he's not shredding on strings, guitarist Joel Hoekstra likes to shoot hoops. From his home turf to the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, he enjoys interacting with fans and other musicians and getting a good game in. As a kid, he played Little League baseball and his team won the World Series. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Liv's musical life went into upheaval a few years ago, she explored teaching which she says has always been in her blood. In her "second life" she balances performing her music and teaching primary school and children with special needs. Liv enjoys fulfilling her artistic passions while serving society in the classroom. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Burning Witches drummer Lala Frischknecht is not pounding her kit, she trades her sticks in for kitchen utensils and loves cooking cuisine from across the globe. She makes everything from German to Thai food. Her BBQ secret? Ketchup, pineapple juice, and Sprite. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ville Valo crafts moody love metal anthems and ballads, and some of his inspiration undoubtedly comes from his love for literature. We discuss many authors he appreciates -- Charles Baudelaire, Mariana Enriquez, Edith Södergran, H.P. Lovecraft, and others. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices