The Other at Wacken Festival: Merging Punk, Metal, and Goth

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Phantom and Rod Usher of The Other at Wacken festival. The conversation dives into The Other's journey to the festival stage, the significance of their band name, horror punk influences, iconic live show memories, upcoming music, and the interplay between punk and metal subcultures. Expect personal stories, some music history trivia, and passionate discussions about legendary bands like The Misfits, Iron Maiden, and Mötley Crüe.Main Topics CoveredThe story behind The Other’s band name and merch challengesGetting to play Wacken and what the festival meansPhantom’s motivation for joining the bandUpcoming shows, Halloween events, and new releasesDeep roots and influences: The Misfits, Danzig, Iron Maiden, KISS, and morePunk vs. metal: bridging genres and scenesMemorable concert stories from the LA Sunset Strip and beyondNotable trivia and music history momentsKey Discussions & StoriesBand Name & MerchRod Usher shares that the name "The Other" is conversation-starting and sometimes confusing for new listeners 00:28.The band’s merch can be bought at Wacken or online at theother.de, but shipping to the US is currently tricky due to high costs 01:31.Playing WackenRod Usher recounts how they landed their first Wacken show by directly emailing the event founder 02:12.Phantom says joining The Other was partially motivated by a wish to play Wacken: "This has been on my wish list" 03:21.Band’s Upcoming PlansAnnual Halloween show is their highlight 04:15.Planning a double headliner tour in Europe with a former Misfits musician; new album coming soon 04:23.Compilation album "Other Dimensions" releasing October 30th, featuring originals and covers 09:57.Plans for a new album with hopes for a Halloween release next year, plus top 10 album chart success 24:05.Horror Punk & Iconic InfluenceRod Usher and Phantom reflect on how The Misfits, Danzig, Typo Negative, The Damned, AFI, and others shaped their style 04:50, 24:45.Discussion of The Misfits’ impact on both music and the punk/metal crossover 06:25.Favorite Misfits songs: "Skulls" (Rod Usher), "Dig Up Her Bones" (Phantom), and "TV Casualty" (Pipe Man) 07:58-08:27.Punk & Metal CrossoverPanel discusses how punk and metal scenes used to clash, only to blend later — with stories from LA and legendary bands like Metallica, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, DRI, and Possessed 11:04-14:14.Rod Usher: “Our second show ever was supporting DRI.” 12:29Memorable Live Shows & Early InfluencesPipeman recounts seeing Mötley Crüe as a horror punk band before their glam transformation, hanging out with Mick Mars and Lemmy at 13, and his first ever concert (Beatlemania at Madison Square Garden) 16:06-18:15.Phantom shares his first live show: an Iron Maiden tribute featuring Helloween’s drummer 18:57.KISS influence: first album owned by Pipeman, tattoos by Rod Usher 21:05.Notable QuotesRod Usher: “Once you’re part of the Wacken family, it is an awesome community.” 02:45Phantom: “One of the reasons why I joined is I wanted to play Wacken. It’s always been on my wish list.” 03:21Pipeman: “If they don’t buy your merch, they can’t listen to my show.” 01:11Rod Usher on beginnings: “We started as a Misfits cover band for fun… then we just slipped our originals in, and people didn’t notice — they thought it was a Misfits song.” 09:13Pipeman on punk/metal unity: “Band together, morons, instead of fighting each other.” 11:30Rod Usher: “If you like The Misfits, Danzig, Typo, AFI… you’ll probably like us.” 24:45Resources & Links MentionedThe Other Merch & Band Info: theother.deUpcoming album: "Other Dimensions," releasing October 30thSocials and general band connections found via official websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.