The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast
by Joel Martin
Music news, stories and 2 hour deep dive interviews with bands that have sold over 320 million albums. 110k subscribers on YouTube. Bands interviewed include: Evanescence, Three Days Grace, Queensrÿche, Staind, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Papa Roach, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, P.O.D., Triumph, April Wine, Crash Test Dummies, Our Lady Peace, Alien Ant Farm, Exodus, Finger Eleven, Blue Rodeo, Billy Talent, The Tea Party, Ugly Kid Joe, Cradle of Filth, Default, Thousand Foot Krutch, Bad Wolves, Sleeping With Sirens, Saliva, Saving Abel & Walk Off The Earth.
Episodes
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#244 - Daniel Prada (Ready The Prince)
On today's episode I interview Daniel Prada. He's the guitarist and backing vocalist for the band Ready The Prince. I did this interview right after the band got off stage at their show with Cleopatrick in Ottawa on October 15th. https://readytheprince.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode...
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#243 - David Boyd Janes
On today's episode I interview David Boyd Janes. He's achieved 7 number #1s on Sirius XM, a top 30 hit on the Canadian Billboard charts and over 12 million digital streams worldwide. He just released his new single “Save All Your Crazy” which is now available on all streaming platforms!...
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#242 - Dave Faber (Faber Drive)
On today's episode I interview Dave Faber. He's the singer and guitarist for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno nominated band Faber Drive. I did this interview right after the band got off stage at their sold out show in Ottawa on October 1st. https://faberdrive.ca/ If you prefer to watch…
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#241 - Dan Davidson (Tupelo Honey)
On today's episode I interview Dan Davidson. He was the frontman for Tupelo Honey before achieving platinum success as a country artist. https://www.dandavidsonmusic.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#240 - Clayton Bellamy (The Road Hammers/The Congregation)
On today's episode I interview Clayton Bellamy. He's the guitarist and vocalist for the multi-platinum and Juno award winning band The Road Hammers as well as The Congregation. https://www.claytonbellamy.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#239 - Brad Arnold Wrote 3 Doors Down's "Kryptonite" As A Teenager?!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Brad Arnold wrote 3 Doors Down's "Kryptonite" as a teenager. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at:...
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#238 - Jimmy Chauveau (The Strumbellas)
On today's episode I interview Jimmy Chauveau. He's the frontman for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno Award winning band The Strumbellas as well as Kadeema and Ascot Royals. https://www.thestrumbellas.ca/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#237 - Dave Fortman (Ugly Kid Joe)
On today's episode I interview Dave Fortman. He's the guitarist and backing vocalist for the multi-platinum selling band Ugly Kid Joe. https://www.davefortman.com/ He's also produced some iconic albums including: -FALLEN and THE OPEN DOOR by Evanescence -ALL HOPE IS GONE by Slipknot -LOST AND…
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#236 - Brian Byrne (I Mother Earth)
On today's episode I interview Brian Byrne. He was the frontman for the multi-platinum selling and Juno award winning band I Mother Earth as well as Bonds of Mara and the Duo Two. He just released his new solo EP which features the single “send and receive”. https://brianbyrne.org/ If you prefer…
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#235 - Neil Sanderson (Three Days Grace)
On today's episode I interview Neil Sanderson. He's the drummer, keyboardist and backing vocalist for Three Days Grace. They've sold over 14 million albums and have achieved 20 #1 singles. https://threedaysgrace.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on...
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#234 - Gil Moore (Triumph)
On today's episode I interview Gil Moore. He's the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the multi-platinum selling and 4x Juno nominated band Triumph. They're currently on their first major tour in 38 years playing arenas across North America. Oh...and he was my boss for 7 years at Metalworks!...
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#233 - Kevin Comeau (Crown Lands)
On today's episode I interview Kevin Comeau. He's the guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and backing vocalist for the Juno award winning band Crown Lands. https://www.crownlandsmusic.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#232 - Joel Ekelöf (Soen)
On today's episode I interview Joel Ekelöf. He's the singer for the Swedish prog metal band Soen. Their album MEMORIAL was crowned Album of the Year by Metal Hammer Germany and their new album RELIANCE is the best album I've heard so far in 2026. https://www.soenmusic.com/ If you prefer to watch...
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#231 - Al Capo (Stuck On Planet Earth)
On today's episode I interview Al Capo. He's the singer and bass player for Stuck On Planet Earth. Their single "Erase Me" was featured on the list of the most played songs on the Canadian Mainstream Rock Charts for 2025 and they just released their new album ALL BUT NOTHING....
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#230 - Ben Moody (Evanescence)
On today's episode I interview Ben Moody. He's the founding guitarist and songwriter for the diamond selling band Evanescence. The 2x Grammy Award winning band has sold over 32 million albums. As a songwriter and producer, Ben has worked with Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Anastacia,...
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#229 - My 5 Fav Albums w/ Mitch Dorge (Crash Test Dummies)
On today's episode of "My 5 Fav Albums", I interview Mitch Dorge who shares his favourite albums of all time. He's the drummer for the Juno award winning and 3x Grammy nominated band Crash Test Dummies who have sold over 12 million albums. https://www.crashtestdummies.com/ If you prefer to watch...
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#228 - Brian Craddock (Daughtry)
On today's episode I interview Brian Craddock. He's the guitarist for the 4x Grammy nominated band Daughtry. They've sold over 10 million albums and a staggering 25 million digital tracks. https://daughtryofficial.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on...
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#227 - Rob Dukes (Exodus)
On today's episode I interview Rob Dukes. He's the singer for the thrash metal bands Exodus and Generation Kill. Exodus has sold over 5 million albums and Loudwire named them one of the 25 best metal bands of all time! https://exodusattack.com/site/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of...
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#226 - Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant Farm)
On today's episode I interview Dryden Mitchell. He's the singer for the Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling band Alien Ant Farm. They've sold over 5 million albums and they've just released their new single “Reasons”! https://alienantfarm.com/ 00:32:00 We talk all things Alien Ant Farm If...
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#225 - Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” Was NEVER a Single… So How Did It Break This Guinness World Record?!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” is the most streamed song of all time…that was never released as a single. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at:...
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#224 - Lukas Rossi (Wrecking Room)
On today's episode I interview Lukas Rossi. He's the vocalist for the new supergroup Wrecking Room which also features current and former members of Default, Finger Eleven and My Darkest Days. https://www.instagram.com/wreckingroomband/ In 2006, he won the reality TV series Rock Star: Supernova…
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#223 - Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)
On today's episode I interview Sonny Sandoval. He's the vocalist for the multi-platinum selling band P.O.D. The've sold over 12 million albums and have been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards. https://payableondeath.com/ 00:24:00 We talk all things P.O.D. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of...
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#222 - Dave Faber (Faber Drive)
On today's episode I interview Dave Faber. He's the singer and guitarist for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno nominated band Faber Drive. https://www.instagram.com/faberdrivemusic/ 00:17:00 We talk all things Faber Drive If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do...
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#221 - Tommy Vext (Bad Wolves/With A Vengeance)
On today's episode I interview Tommy Vext. He's the founding vocalist for Bad Wolves who have sold over 5 million albums/singles and they've charted six #1 hits. He's also sang for Snot and Five Finger Death Punch. During the interview he shares breaking news about a new band and an upcoming…
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#220 - Mercedes Arn-Horn (Softcult)
On today's episode I interview Mercedes Arn-Horn. She's the guitarist and vocalist for the Juno nominated band Softcult. They have over 40 million plays and over 350,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. https://www.softcult.band/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do...
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#219 - Michael Jackson Bought The Beatles’ Songs — And Lost Paul McCartney As A Friend?!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Michael Jackson bought The Beatles’ songs and lost Paul McCartney as a friend. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at:...
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#218 - SKYDXDDY
On today's episode I interview SKYDXDDY. She's at the forefront of the “traumacore” genre with 4 million social media followers, 80 million video views and 150 million music streams. https://www.skydxddy.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#217 - Lemmy From Motörhead Wrote Ozzy Osbourne's Hit "Mama, I'm Coming Home"?!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Lemmy from Motörhead wrote Ozzy Osbourne's hit song "Mama, I'm Coming Home". If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at:...
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#216 - Tim D'Eon (Wintersleep)
On today's episode I interview Tim D'Eon. He's the guitarist and keyboard player for the Juno Award Winning and #1 charting band Wintersleep. https://www.wintersleep.com/ 00:18:00 We talk all things Wintersleep If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#215 - Pre-Fame Katy Perry Sang On A Hit P.O.D. Song?!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that a pre-fame Katy Perry sang on the hit P.O.D. song "Goodbye For Now". If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/rno9UQgDqwY If…
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#214 - Alex Norman (illScarlett)
On today's episode I interview Alex Norman. He's the singer and guitarist for the gold selling, #1 charting and Juno nominated band illScarlett. https://www.instagram.com/illscarlettband/ 00:20:00 We talk all things illScarlett If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can…
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#213 - Nick Martin (Sleeping With Sirens)
On today's episode I interview Nick Martin. He's the guitarist and backing vocalist for the platinum selling and #1 charting band Sleeping With Sirens. They’ve sold over 1 million albums and their music has been streamed around 2 billion times. https://sirensmusic.co/ 00:54:00 We talk all things...
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#212 - Marc Parent (April Wine)
On today's episode I interview Marc Parent. He's the singer and guitarist for the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 11x Juno nominated band April Wine. They've sold over 20 million albums and have charted 21 top 40 hits. https://aprilwine.ca/ 00:58:00 We talk all things April Wine If you...
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#211 - Kami Kehoe
On today's episode I interview Kami Kehoe. She's a singer, songwriter and drummer whose music has been streamed over 70 million times and she just wrapped up a massive tour with Seether, Daughtry and P.O.D. https://kuretheworld.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you...
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#210 - The 10 Best Selling Albums Of All Time!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share the 10 best selling albums of all time. The list is from Wikipedia, it's the best selling albums GLOBALLY (not just in the US) and it's for the total CERTIFIED copies sold, not just the REPORTED sales from labels. If you prefer to watch the episode...
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#209 - Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band)
On today's episode I interview Josh Trager. He's the drummer for the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group the Sam Roberts Band. https://www.samrobertsband.com/ 00:39:00 We talk all things Sam Roberts Band If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it…
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#208 - The Story Behind The Song "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" By Blue Öyster Cult
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share the story behind the song "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/dAO7fcVm4kI If you’ve enjoyed...
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#207 - Taylor Swift’s THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL Just Shattered Records No One Thought Possible!
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Taylor Swift’s album THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL just shattered records that no one thought was possible. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/XPAi_tylqnM…
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#206 - Cory Marks
On today's episode I interview Cory Marks. He's a platinum selling and #1 charting singer/songwriter whose songs have been streamed over 350 million times. https://www.corymarks.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#205 - Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic)
On today's episode I interview Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. He's spent the last 45 years playing drums for the best selling comedy act in history..."Weird Al" Yankovic! They've won 5 Grammy awards, released 47 singles and sold 12 million albums. https://www.weirdal.com/ 00:23:00 We talk all things...
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#204 - Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
On today's episode I interview Colin MacDonald. He's the singer and guitarist for the platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno nominated band The Trews. https://www.thetrewsmusic.com/ 00:26:00 We talk all things The Trews If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so…
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#203 - What It Was REALLY Like Being An Extra In Slipknot’s "Duality" Video!
On today's episode I interview Bud Weeks. He shares what it was really like being an extra in Slipknot’s "Duality" music video. It's considered an all time great music video and it's approaching half a BILLION views. You can find Bud's Star Wars podcast "Dork Side Cantina" at...
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#202 - Slipknot Destroyed A Fan's House To Make The Music Video For Duality
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Slipknot destroyed a fan’s house to make the music video for "Duality". You can watch the music video for "Duality" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fVE8kSM43I If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on...
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#201 - Aaron Pritchett
On today's episode I interview Aaron Pritchett. He's a #1 charting, 3x Juno nominated and 4x gold selling country singer. https://aaronpritchett.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#200 - Sammy Kohn (The Watchmen)
On today's episode I interview Sammy Kohn. He's the drummer for the platinum selling and 3x Juno nominated band The Watchmen. https://www.the-watchmen.com/ 00:17:00 We talk all things The Watchmen If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
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#199 - Sal Costa (My Darkest Days)
On today's episode I interview Sal Costa. He was a member of the Juno nominated, multi-platinum selling and #1 charting band My Darkest Days as well as Smashing Satellites and Bonds of Mara. https://www.instagram.com/salcostaofficial/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it…
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#198 - Is Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells The Most Unlikely Hit Album Of All Time?
On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells is the most unlikely hit album of all time. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/bhikB9s8UVo If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please...
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#197 - Trevor “TEERAWK” McNevan (Thousand Foot Krutch/FM Static)
On today's episode I interview Trevor “TEERAWK” McNevan. He's the frontman for Thousand Foot Krutch and FM Static. He's been nominated for 6 Juno Awards, he's sold over 3 million albums and his music has been streamed over 4 billion times. https://www.instagram.com/teerawk/ 00:30:00 We talk all...
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#196 - Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan)
On today's episode I interview Jeff Stinco. He's the lead guitarist for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno Award winning band Simple Plan. They've released over 20 singles and have sold a staggering 10 million albums. https://officialsimpleplan.com/ If you prefer to watch the episode instead…
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#195 - Dave Benedict (Default)
On today's episode I interview Dave Benedict. He's the bass player for the Juno Award winning, platinum selling and multiple #1 charting band Default. https://defaultband.com 00:28:00 We talk all things Default If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube...
About this show
Music news, stories and 2 hour deep dive interviews with bands that have sold over 320 million albums. 110k subscribers on YouTube. Bands interviewed include: Evanescence, Three Days Grace, Queensrÿche, Staind, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Papa Roach, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, P.O.D., Triumph, April Wine, Crash Test Dummies, Our Lady Peace, Alien Ant Farm, Exodus, Finger Eleven, Blue Rodeo, Billy Talent, The Tea Party, Ugly Kid Joe, Cradle of Filth, Default, Thousand Foot Krutch, Bad Wolves, Sleeping With Sirens, Saliva, Saving Abel & Walk Off The Earth.
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Joel Martin
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