Marianas Trench on Emo Lyrics, Riot Fest, & McDonald's Black Sabbath?!

We're hanging with Marianas Trench backstage at Riot Fest 2025! The band gets into what makes their candid lyrics so emo, the tough choices that go into building a festival setlist, and an unbelievable story about a Black Sabbath cover band that dresses like McDonald's characters.Topics discussed:Why their candid, personal lyrics are the most "emo" thing about them.The challenge of building a 30-minute setlist for Riot Fest and why they mashed up older hits.Bands they were excited to see, including The Pogues and Blink-182.A hilarious deep-dive into Mac Sabbath, a Black Sabbath tribute band dressed as McDonald's characters.Debating which McDonaldland character each band member would be. JOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitter Support the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.