Doom Metal Pioneers; Trouble Guitarist Bruce Franklin - Revelations of 40+ years in the music business

Want free swag? Send us a comment - we will respond We sit down with Bruce Franklin of Trouble to trace a 40-year path from garages and Chicago clubs to international festivals, digging into tone, songwriting, and the business choices that shape longevity. He opens up about gear, Rubin-era lessons, the new record, and why Europe still shows up for heavy music. • Trouble’s origins and early influences • Building a signature tone with Marshall and Clone Theory • Metallica sightings and scene myths • Finding a drummer and auditioning with a click • Recording shift from tape to Pro Tools at home • New album direction across doom, groove, and prog-leaning tracks • Lessons from Rick Rubin on structure and economy • Onstage “oh shit” moments and recovery • Setlist design across eras and fan respect • In-ear monitors versus loud amps for feel • Contracts, catalogs, and why a lawyer matters • Leaving Deaf American and the one big regret • Rehearsal habits and staying tight with age • Europe’s festival strength and U.S. decline • Defining Trouble for first-time listeners https://www.troublemetal.com/ Pre-roll tune is band Jenner Mid-roll is band Trouble Post-roll music is us band Monollith Support the show https://fgts4u.org Thank you and please visit our social medial sites to leave feedback and or support our project. https://franklinsgaragetostage.buzzsprout.com https://allmylinks.com/franklinsgaragetostage