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Dallas-based post-hardcore band Gene Ross joins Rock Mental to talk about their powerful new single “If I Die Tonight” and the real-life experiences behind their music.This episode explores what it’s like to watch someone you love struggle with addiction, how that pain translates into songwriting, and why vulnerability is at the core of Gene Ross’s sound.We also dive into:The evolution of Gene Ross from a COVID-era solo project into a full bandTheir songwriting process and emotional approach to musicThe mental health realities behind the scenes of being in a bandHow their music connects with listeners going through similar strugglesIf you're into metalcore, emo, or post-hardcore with real emotional depth — this episode delivers.🎧 Featuring music and discussion around:“If I Die Tonight” and “I Hate the Way This Ends”🧠 Mental Health Topics:Addiction, depression, emotional burnout, supporting loved ones

It’s time for RM Game Night, and we’re jumping straight into Ride The Lightning Round ⚡The rules are simple: one minute on the clock to name as many lead singers in rock and metal as possible. We rip through bands like Metallica, Deftones, and several artists featured right here on RockMental, proving once again that knowing the music and recalling it on demand are two very different skills.Play along with us:🤘 How many lead singers did YOU get?🎸 Which band, genre, or challenge should we hit next?RM Game Night brings a competitive edge to RockMental — fast‑paced games, music trivia, and just enough shit‑talk to keep things interesting. Whether you’re a metal encyclopedia or just here for the laughs, this round’s built to test you.RockMental is a podcast about rock & metal culture, the music that shapes us, and the conversations that matter — with room to have fun along the way.

Chaotic, Mayhem, and Groompy return with a heavy and honest new episode of RockMental, kicking things off with a powerful conversation around Jason Newsted’s recent revelation about why he truly left Metallica — and how walking away from something you love can sometimes be the only way to stay alive.This week’s episode dives deep into addiction, sobriety, and choosing your mental health, even when the cost feels unbearable. The crew explores how Newsted’s decision reframes Metallica’s history, challenges our ideas of strength and loyalty, and mirrors the difficult choices so many people face when survival demands change.Alongside the discussion, the episode delivers new rock and punk music discovery, spotlighting three under‑the‑radar bands with under 100K monthly listeners who bring raw emotion, confrontation, and resilience across punk, post‑punk, and metalcore. If you’re looking for heavy music that doesn’t shy away from addiction, shame, recovery, and refusing to quit — this episode hits hard.As always, the conversation blends rock culture, lived mental health experiences, and community, reminding listeners that survival is not weakness — it’s courage.Featured Bands in this Episode:The Shits — A confrontational punk band from Leeds, UK, delivering slow‑burn hostility and unfiltered nihilism. Their music wrestles with guilt, addiction, and emotional collapse, channeling the uncomfortable realities many people live with but rarely say out loud.Courting — Liverpool‑based post‑punk with sharp commentary on consumerism, the music industry, and destructive habits. Their angular sound and biting lyrics explore how addiction, greed, and self‑interest quietly wreck lives.Prison — A Florida metalcore band known for pairing crushing heaviness with an unapologetic mental‑health message. Their songs confront addiction, suicidal ideation, trauma, and survival head‑on, offering both brutal honesty and hope for recovery.This week's show partners:Sonder Mountain Apparel Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our exclusive #MoshPitMentality line today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flare Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Audio clarity without muting the world!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HeadsUpGuys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Mental health resources for men, by men.Cope Notes - Get 10% off a new subscription when using the code ROCKMENTALConnect with RockMental:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMER:This episode includes discussion about addiction, depression, and suicidal ideation. RockMental shares lived experiences and survivor perspectives around mental health. While we are not medical professionals, we believe in honest conversations, community support, and encouraging listeners to seek professional help when needed. Mental health resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be found at rockmental.com/help.

We’re joined by Reveri3 for a grounded, real conversation about heavy music, pressure, and connection.In this episode, we explore:How Reveri3 evolved from a solo project into a full bandTheir debut album They’ve Got Us Right Where They Want Us and the themes driving itA deeper look at their first single “Provider”How Stella claimed her spot on bass and why taking up space mattersWhy solidarity and community remain essential in rock, metal, and hardcore scenesThis episode dives into vulnerability, resistance, and how heavy music can help people navigate the stress and weight of today’s world. 🎧Hit play and dive Beyond the Pit.👉 Follow, rate, and share to support independent artists — and stay tuned for more deep‑dive conversations where heavy music meets real life.Connect with RockMental:⁠RockMental HQ⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chaotic, Mayhem, and Groompy return with a powerful new episode of RockMental, kicking things off with a deep dive into Korn’s latest single “Reward the Scars” and why a band that’s been around for over 30 years can still hit us right in the emotions.With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode explores the evolving relationship between rock music and mental health — how the songs we grew up with continue to resonate as we get older, and why honest, uncomfortable music still matters in our healing and survival.This week’s episode also delivers new rock music discovery, spotlighting three under‑the‑radar bands with under 100K monthly listeners who are bringing raw emotion, intensity, and creativity across metalcore, punk, and art‑rock. If you’re looking for new rock bands, heavy music with feeling, and artists worth adding to your playlists, this episode is for you.As always, the conversation blends rock culture, community, and lived mental health experiences from the RockMental crew.Featured Bands in this episode:Gene Ross — A Dallas‑based metalcore band blending modern heaviness with emotional depth and early‑2000s emo and screamo influence. Gene Ross balance crushing riffs and vulnerable moments, creating cathartic songs that hit hard and feel deeply personal — perfect for fans of emotionally driven heavy music.NoHay Niños En El Parque — Explosive and confrontational punk energy straight out of Monterrey, Mexico. No Hay Niños En El Parque fuse raw aggression with experimental and hardcore‑leaning textures, delivering chaotic, emotionally charged songs that refuse to sit still or play it safe.BODEGA — Angular, sharp, and unmistakably off‑kilter, BODEGA bring New York City art‑punk swagger with hypnotic rhythms, biting guitars, and deadpan delivery. Their music is urgent, weird, and infectious — ideal for listeners who like their rock smart, tense, and unpredictable.This week's show partners:Sonder Mountain Apparel Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our exclusive #MoshPitMentality line today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flare Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Audio clarity without muting the world!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HeadsUpGuys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Mental health resources for men, by men.Connect with RockMental:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMER: This episode includes discussion about depression and suicidal ideation. RockMental shares lived experiences and survivor perspectives around mental health. While we’re not medical professionals, we believe in honest conversations, community support, and encouraging listeners to seek professional help when needed. Mental health resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be found at rockmental.com/help.

Chaotic, Mayhem, and Groompy return with an international RockMental episode as the UK and France go head‑to‑head in a Battle of the Scenes, spotlighting underground rock bands from both countries and asking the ultimate question — which scene rocks the hardest?This episode dives deep into new rock music discovery, featuring four bands total — two from the UK and two from France — representing different corners of their local scenes. From gritty riffs and raw energy to modern edge and heavy atmosphere, this showdown highlights the diversity and power of today’s independent rock movement.If you’re searching for new rock bands, underground rock, UK rock, French rock, and artists you should be adding to your playlists right now, this episode delivers an international dose of fresh sound and scene culture.PLUS: We breakdown the winners of the iHeart Radio Awards in the alternative and rock categories, and let's just say we have some thoughts!As always, the conversation blends rock music culture, community, and mental health, straight from the RockMental crew.Featured Artists:Hang Linton (UK) — A raw and energetic UK rock act bringing grit, attitude, and scene‑driven intensity. Hang Linton channel the spirit of underground British rock with punchy guitars and a no‑frills approach built for sweaty rooms and loud speakers. A strong pick for fans of emerging UK rock and DIY scenes.Entropy (UK) — Darker in tone and heavier in feel, Entropy explore the weightier side of modern UK rock. Their sound leans into tension, atmosphere, and driving riffs, offering a brooding contrast that showcases another side of the UK underground.Dynamite Shakers (France) — High‑energy and riff‑forward, Dynamite Shakers represent the explosive side of the French rock scene. Their sound favors movement, momentum, and classic rock urgency, delivering tracks that feel built for live settings and crowd reaction.Ghost Anthem (France) — A heavy French metalcore act known within the local live circuit, Ghost Anthem bring aggressive tone, modern heaviness, and commanding presence. With roots in the Paris underground, they deliver a powerful sound shaped by contemporary metal and melodic metalcore influence.This week's show partners:Sonder Mountain Apparel Co. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our exclusive #MoshPitMentality line today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flare Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Audio clarity without muting the world!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HeadsUpGuys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Mental health resources for men, by men.Connect with RockMental:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠