Emo Dad Talks to Tucker Rule (Thursday, Frank Iero and the Future Violents and more)

Episode 26 - Emo Dad talks to Tucker Rule.Matt had the privilege to sit down with the incredible ⁠Tucker Rule⁠, drummer and founding member of post hardcore legends; ⁠Thursday⁠. Since their formation in 1997, Thursday have constantly pushed the boundaries of post hardcore music, becoming one of the most influential bands in the genre. Thursday released their debut album, Waiting, in late 1999 before touring extensively. The band gained popularity with the release of their second album, Full Collapse, in 2001, and released their third album and major label debut, War All the Time, in 2003, which reached number seven on the US Billboard top 200 albums chart. Thursday released their fourth album, A City by the Light Divided, in 2006, and two further albums, Common Existence (2009) and No Devolución (2011) before taking a break. The band have been playing live shows on and off since 2016 and recently celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Full Collapse by playing the album in full at a number of shows.Tucker discussed his influences growing up, the start of Thursday, what it's like to play songs that are 20 years old, the truth behind the 'break ups' and some stories from playing with other acts such as My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Frank Iero and the Future Violents and British boyband; The Wanted.Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.