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- [Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen - The Spirit of Ani](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/03/17/ani-difranco-and-lauren-coyle-rosen-the-spirit-of-ani/) - The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom by Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen 2026 Akashic Books “Drop the veils, drop the veils. Turn down the ego.” – Ani DiFranco Ani DiFranco has never been an artist who hides behind mystique. For more than three decades, she has built a career
- [D.R.E.A.M. Words and Music](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/03/09/d-r-e-a-m-words-and-music/) - Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music VI. Words and Music This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ So let it be written. Every song tells a story. Music’s most
- [Roddy Bottum - The Royal We](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/02/27/roddy-bottum-the-royal-we/) - The Royal We by Roddy Bottum 2025 Akashic Books “The Royal We” is an autobiography that reads like a Lost Generation novel, following its lead character’s childhood and adult years in California. Recollections abound of melancholy, heartache, addiction, love, relationships, family, growing up gay in the 70s-80s, death, Courtney Love, Kurt, music, L.A., and San
- [S.L.A.M. at NAMM 2026](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/02/03/s-l-a-m-at-namm-2026/) - In the same way that Cons and ComicCons bring fandoms together, the NAMM Show unites the music world every January to celebrate the art and business of music. Community, connection, technology, sound, and wonder merge into one sprawl inside the Anaheim Convention Center. Wear comfortable shoes. This is the who’s who music event of the
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 49 - The Business of Silliness](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/29/slam-music-survival-guide-49-how-have-you-set-fire-to-everything/) - Professor Elemental - “The preeminent Rap (Chap Hop) superstar of the U.K.” SLAM Bumper: 1 minute Lyrics reference: Professor Elemental. -If you've got other orangutans you want to speak to on your presumably orangutan-themed podcast, you just crack on, mate.-What would I be doing today if I felt on top of the world? How would
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 48 - please](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/29/slam-music-survival-guide-48-please/) - This may be one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done. Chris Hathcock of The Reticent talks to us about their recent album, “please,” which Jack Mangan ranked as a Noteworthy Album of 2025.Chris understands the psychology and reality of music and depression at about five levels deeper than anyone else. Jack is usually pretty
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 47 - RIP!](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/29/slam-music-survival-guide-47-rip/) - R.I.P. - Regiment, Intranced, Persekutor Regiment - Tyler HeathIntranced - James-Paul LunaPersekutor - Vlad the Inhaler Three of the best NWOTHM vocalists in the game today talk about the challenges and rewards of the musician life. Lyrics Reference: SaxonHost(s):Jack Mangan, and Mark Pruett (The Whiskey Network)Jack’s T-shirt: Fender Lead quote: People are eating this stuff
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 45 - The Keith Roth Workout](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-45-the-keith-roth-workout/) - Keith Roth! Satellite radio listeners hear his distinctive raspy voice on SiruisXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation, but he’s also a musician who’s worked with. . . too many projects to list, including David Johansen, Bon Jovi, The Ramones, The Dictators, and Frankenstein 3000. Lyrics Reference: The Rolling Stones SLAM bumper: Burton C. Bell and
- [D.R.E.A.M. - This is How We Do It ](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/16/dream-howwedoit/) - Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness and Music V. This is How We Do It This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ The first four monthly D.R.E.A.M. reports focused on specific
- [17 Noteworthy Albums of 2025 ](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/17-noteworthy-albums-of-2025/) - Among S.L.A.M.’s Core Values is a deep appreciation for great music - - especially for the musicians who are making it today. It's one kind of life for me this music you hear. What follows is a list of 2025 album releases recommended by our Executive Director, Jack Mangan. This is not a Year's Best
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 46 - Blitz](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-46-blitz/) - Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of Overkill talks music, Thrash, music business, getting paid, Metallica, vocals, drinking, drugs in the scene, New Jersey, New York, survival, and being a regular guy. Overkill were one of the bands who helped define the Thrash genre. Bobby's voice is iconic. Hosts: Jack Mangan and Rich Catino (MetalAsylum.net) Lyrics Reference: Overkill
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 44 - It's Just Too Damn Easy](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-44-its-just-too-damn-easy/) - Michael Brandvold and Evo Terra return to discuss the pros and cons of music streaming for fans, musicians, performers, and everyone else. Lyrics Reference: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers SLAM Bumper: Sam Saltman Quotes: -I still buy vinyl, but here's the thing. I don't buy vinyl to actually listen to vinyl. I buy vinyl from
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 43 - It Means Everything](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-43-it-means-everything/)
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 42 - And Then We Can Just Focus on Art](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-42-and-then-we-can-just-focus-on-art/) - Two of the world’s top media strategists and thinkers join hosts Jack Mangan and Dr. Sheila Unwin:Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR and Megan Matousek of Loco+. Lyrics reference: Prince SLAM Bumper: 10 voices in 1 minute “He was one of the… he still is one of the most dynamic and sexy performers I've ever seen.” “How
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 41 - I’m Your Captain](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-41-im-your-captain/) - Mark Farner of Grand Funk RailroadLyrics Reference: Grand Funk Railroad Bumper: Brian Pulido The most incredible first-hand Jimi Hendrix story I’ve ever heard. “Come over here and put your hand on the television set.” “That's what's the matter with the world, is corporations.” “When I died, Dude, I was in heaven.”
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 40 - Why It’s Called Culture](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2026/01/10/slam-music-survival-guide-40-why-its-called-culture/) - Another author panel! Three incredible Southwest authors talk music, creativity, overcoming the battles, persistence, and other great stuff. Featuring: S.C. Mendes, Jenn Czep, David Lee SummersLyrics reference: Iron Maiden “It's not a cult. It's not a cult.” “Bill and Ted. . . were Wyld Stallyns. . . they had the video they were making, they
- [D.R.E.A.M. - Here Comes Success](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/12/15/d-r-e-a-m-here-comes-success/) - Seven-year-old Gladys Knight accepts her trophy for winning on Ted Mack's Amateur Hour radio show (1952). Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music IV. This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html
- [About Time - David Duchovny](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/25/about-time-david-duchovny/) - About Time - David Duchovny 2025 Akashic Books Poetry, acting, and music have been artistically entwined for centuries, often woven together by the same creatives. David Duchovny is best-known as a film and television actor - - yes, that guy - - but he’s also made achievements as a novelist, a solo musician, and now
- [Support Life And Music Receives Grant from the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/19/aesf/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11/25/2025Phoenix, AZ Incredible news from the S.L.A.M. Universe!Support Life And Music is honored to be a grant recipient of the illustrious Arizona Eastern Star Foundation! The Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, a recognized 501(c)(3) entity, provides grants to support charitable organizations throughout the state. Its mission is to relieve suffering caused by abuse, illness,
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 39 - The King of Rock](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-39-the-king-of-rock/) - Darryl McDaniels, best known as DMC of Run-DMC joins Jack Mangan to talk about his career, his life, and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Check out his amazing book, “Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide.” Lyrics Reference: Run-DMC -“The more you front like you're strong and you got it together, your f***ing strength stays
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 38 - Don't Ignore the Groupies](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-38-dont-ignore-the-groupies/) - Alysen Rowse, author of “We've Got Tonight, The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie, Alysen Rowse,” joins us to talk about life, death, sex, drugs, fun, dangers, highs, and lows in the music world. Lyrics reference: Van Halen -You need the groupies, you need the laughter back. Without them, rock and roll is boring.-“And if
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 37 - That Different Kind of Enlightenment](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-37-that-different-kind-of-enlightenment/) - Authors talking creative issues, crossover, and finishing up with a brief chat about whiskey. Featuring Ryah Deines, Bert Edens, Ray Van Horn, Jr., and S.L.A.M.'s own, Mark Pruett. For every Stephen King, for every Rush, there's maybe 10 that will be really lucky if they can make a living wage.I think all of us go
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 36 - I Want to Have More Time to Live](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-36-i-want-to-have-more-time-to-live/) - This week's summit: the immortal author, publicist, musician, music expert, activist, survivor, DJ, badass: Nathan Carson of Nanotear. Lyrics reference: Conan Topics and quotes:-Any art that I appreciate, I like knowing where it comes from and what those people's influences are, and so I think it's just a natural curiosity for me to trace all
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 35: CK Smile - Somebody Will Hear You](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-35-ck-smile-somebody-will-hear-you/) - Powerhouse frontman for Swiss Metallers, Chaoseum: CK Smile Lyrics reference: Korn Topics and Quotes:-You have to speak a very, very great language, very intellectual, to sing in French.-I needed to tell many things that I kept very… for a long, very long time, inside my body, inside myself, my brain.-Try to understand that no one
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 34 - Terra Incognita](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/20/slam-music-survival-guide-34-terra-incognita/) - SLAM: Music Survival Guide 34 - Terra Incognita All-Star panel:Kevin J. Anderson (Bestselling novelist behind the Terra Incognita trilogy, plus the Clockwork Angels series with Neil Peart of RUSH, and numerous other titles in major franchises, including Dune and Star Wars).Michael Sadler - Founding member of iconic prog band: Saga.Bob Madsen - of The Highlander
- [D.R.E.A.M. - Through the Mirror (cont'd)](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/18/dream-mirror-2/) - Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness and Music III.2. Bonus Content for Support Life and Music D.R,E,A,M, Report III. “Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection.” This is a list of 25 more mirror/reflection-related music references, as seen in the original November 2025 Support Life And Music
- [D.R.E.A.M. - Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/10/d-r-e-a-m-through-the-mirror/) - Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music III. Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection. The following report has two sections: the first is a sampling of pop culture lyrics references, and the second draws from SLAM: Music Survival Guide transcripts.* Both are focused on artists’
- [Brian Baker - The Road](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/11/11/brian-baker-the-road/) - The Road - Brian Baker 2025 Akashic BooksArt Direction and Curation: Jennifer Sakai Brian Baker is one of the greatest guitarists of Punk Rock history, with a resume as long as his Gibson’s fretboard, including historic stints with Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Samhain, Dag Nasty, and many others. He’s lived, seen, felt, breathed, and tasted
- [From Buzz to Bond](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/27/from-buzz-to-bond/) - Ariel Hyatt is years ahead of the curve. As the founder of CyberPR, she's one of the leading Subject Matter Experts (SMEs, for you business folks) in the music world. From her bio: "She is known throughout the industry for her books, and dedication to education and she loves teaching artists which she has done
- [D.R.E.A.M. - Substance Misuse](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/13/d-r-e-a-m-substance-misuse/) - Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness Music Substance Misuse Concerns for Musicians v. 1.0 October 12, 2025 Purpose: To identify and analyze SLAM Summit: Music Survival Guide podcast guest statements for meaningful insights on drug and alcohol use in the music industry. Preamble: Life by the drop. I had an unforgettable meeting
- [S.L.A.M. is nominated for a Grapevine Award!](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/11/s-l-a-m-is-nominated-for-a-grapevine-award/) - The wonderful Phoenix organization, Women For Good | Valley of the Sun, have seen fit to nominate Support Life And Music to be awarded a donation! We at S.L.A.M. are honored and grateful! We will: Continue working hard, Continue delivering on our promises, Continue improving S.L.A.M.'s services to live up to their belief - -
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 33 - Chris Caffery - Separate Yourself From Normal Life](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/11/slam-music-survival-guide-33-chris-caffery-separate-yourself-from-normal-life/) - Chris Caffery of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Doro, his solo band, and others. This features two excerpts from his MetalAslyum interview with Jack Mangan and Rich Catino. Watch the full interview here. Quotes from this episode: -There's not a lot of money coming from the sales. So you're going to have to get on the road. -It's
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 32 - Doro - Ball Lightning](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/11/slam-music-survival-guide-32-doro-ball-lightning/) - The amazing Doro Pesch joins Jack Mangan for SLAM Summit: Music Survival Guide 32! Lyrics reference: Warlock -An amazing story involving lightning.-Doro’s Metal Queen Metal Music cruise-The “Warriors of the Sea” album.-I think our live versions, they are always 10,000 times better -than the studio versions because of the fans.-It's very hard for musicians to
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 31 - David "Rock" Feinstein - Persevere](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/11/slam-music-survival-guide-31-david-rock-feinstein-persevere/) - David “Rock” Feinstein of The Rods, and formerly of Elf. Lyrics reference: The Rods Topics and quotes: -I had to call Ronnie back and say, “Ronnie, as much as it breaks my heart. . .”-Lots of amazing stories about his cousin Ronnie James Dio, their time together in Elf, the tragic 1968 car accident, Ronnie’s
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 30 - Have a Failsafe](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/10/11/slam-music-survival-guide-30-have-a-failsafe/) - Mike Bolenbach of Full Well Studios Lyrics reference: Alice Cooper Quotes: -Being in the studio with Alice Cooper and Bob Ezrin-The music industry is in a sort of depressing state when it comes to compensation for your recorded material-As an engineer in the year 2025, you need to be adaptable. You need to be able
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 29 - Better When You Have Someone to Show You the Way](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-music-survival-guide-29-better-when-you-have-someone-to-show-you-the-way/) - Gabriel Bey - a Phoenix-based musician, entrepreneur, and a major idea slinger for the improvement of culture and community, especially in the arts. It takes you a lifetime to learn all of these things, so much better when you have someone to show you the way.Hopefully you can find your niche and live a healthy
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 28 - Face the Anti](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-music-survival-guide-28-face-the-anti/) - The band Rahway are here! Well, ¾ of them are calling in from their cars. Nick Hade - Vocals. David Cardenas - Guitar. Steve Cardenas - Drums. Tim Louie a.k.a. Chigger - Bass. Manager: Larry Jones Lyrics Reference: Overkill -You're definitely in charge of your own happiness, you know? And if you're not gonna be
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 27 - Neil Giraldo - Stay Locked](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-music-survival-guide-27-neil-giraldo-stay-locked/) - Acclaimed Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Neil Giraldo talks to Mark Pruett (The Whiskey Network) and Jack Mangan of Support Life And Music about his life, career, spirituality, family, and much more. Lyrical reference: Pat Benatar Quotes from this episode: -Most of the time, when people fall into dark places, there's a part
- [SLAM: Music Survival Guide 26 - You Have to Outlive That](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-music-survival-guide-26-you-have-to-outlive-that/) - James Rivera, a.k.a. Vampiro Lyrics reference: Helstar Quotes from the episode: -Why do you think Jeff Loomis is one of his biggest fans?-Management can either make you or break you. We had a bad management.-and so for the younger bands, you know, you're pretty much going to be on your own, and you're going to
- [SLAM Summit: Music Survival Guide 25 - When I Play, I Explode](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-summit-music-survival-guide-25-when-i-play-i-explode/) - SLAM Summit 25 - Junior Bourcier and Francois Babin of Atomik Train Episode 25 in 2025! Lyrics reference: Red Rider It's a lifetime quest. If we want our lives to change, we have to change. You have to work on yourself. As Francois said, you have to give yourself love. There's a lot of heart
- [SLAM Summit 24 - Evo Terra Captivates](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-summit-24-evo-terra-captivates/) - Jack Mangan and Evo Terra spill the details about the newly-available audio podcast version of SLAM Summits though Captivate.fm. And we answer some burning questions about what SLAM actually is. Lyrics reference: Rage Against the Machine ~Do I need an iPod to listen?~Available on all podcatchers. https://simpler.media RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/slam-summit/
- [SLAM Summit 23 - Are You a Professional?](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/13/slam-summit-23-are-you-a-professional/) - Dr. George Musgrave and Dr. Carolyn Cavanaugh Toft. Lyrics Reference: Context ~”I was Number 10 in the MTV chart. on radio one with Rihanna, the Arctic Monkeys. I was working with Ed Sheeran. . . Mike Skinner. . . I just signed with a subsidiary of Atlantic. and then I just sort of fell out
- [D.R.E.A.M. - Unique Risk Factors for Musicians](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/09/03/d-r-e-a-m-unique-risk-factors-for-musicians/) - D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness MusicUnique Risk Factors for Musicians v. 1.0 September 2, 2025 Purpose: To analyze the commentary of music industry professionals and workers to identify and analyze meaningful insights on scenarios, situations, people, and items particular to the music industry that put musicians and music workers at physical and/or mental health risk. Our
- [SLAM Summit 22 - Munsey, Jon, and Jon](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/07/26/slam-summit-22-munsey-jon-and-jon/) - SLAM Summit 22 - Munsey Ricci of Skateboard Marketing, Jon Freeman of Freeman Promotions, Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations Lyrics reference: GWAR Quotes: ~And when he went off the deep end he trashed all his gear, I was the first guy he called. ~A true publicist is somebody who has a good track record
- [SLAM Summit 21 - Andry Lagiou](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/07/25/slam-summit-21-andry-lagiou/) - Our Solo SLAM Summit guest today is vocal superstar Andry Lagiou, who is about to embark on a 2025 tour with Yngwie Malmsteen. Lyrics reference: Warlock Quotes from this episode: ~I think it comes from pain. To be honest, I don't think that there is an amazing musician that hasn't experienced severe pain. ~I haven't
- [SLAM Summit 20 - Pat Gesualdo of the Metal Hall of Fame and the D.A.D. Program](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/07/25/slam-summit-20-pat-gesualdo-of-the-metal-hall-of-fame-and-the-d-a-d-program/) - It's a solo summit! - - with the one-and-only Pat Gesualdo - - founder of the Official Metal Hall of Fame AND the D.A.D. (Drums And Disabilities) Drum Therapy program. He's truly a force for good in the music industry. Lyrics reference: Deep Purple Some quotes: ~Hearing that his dying wish was to get his
- [SLAM Summit 19 - Alexander Skepp from Gosta Berlings Saga and Georg Edert of Elder](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/07/03/slam-summit-19-alexander-skepp-from-gosta-berlings-saga-and-georg-edert-of-elder/) - This SLAM Summit's featured guests are two great drummers from two great European Progressive bands: Alexander Skepp of Gosta Berlings Saga and Georg Edert of Elder. Gosta Berlings Saga have a new 2025 album called "Forever Now." You MUST check it out as soon as you finish listening to this discussion. This one is also
- [SLAM Summit 18 - God is a DJ - Mr. Linden, Miss Min.D, and Joseph "DJ Dimension" Mercado](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/06/26/slam-summit-18-god-is-a-dj-mr-linden-miss-min-d-and-joseph-dj-dimension-mercado/) - Mr. Linden, Miss Min.D - - both of Seattle, and Joseph “DJ Dimension” Mercado of Phoenix, formerly New York and Miami talk to me (Jack Mangan) about the highs and lows and joys, frustrations, and dangers of the DJ music life and club community.Great info and insights from three smart and powerful creators. I learned
- [S.L.A.M. Founder, Jack Mangan, featured on the Creatives Prevail podcast](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/06/22/s-l-a-m-founder-jack-mangan-featured-on-the-creatives-prevail-podcast/) - Michael Zimmerlich, ex-head of 80/20 Records, interviewed Jack Mangan on the June 19, 2025 episode of the Creatives Prevail podcast. Support Life And Music is the reason for the discussion, but they also cover Jack's foundations in podcasting, media, music, IT, and nonprofits. "It feels like you've had a double life." Jack is extremely grateful
- [SLAM's Lead Digital Meda Producer](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/06/22/slams-lead-digital-meda-producer/) - Support Life And Music is thrilled to announce Pauline Serra as our first ever Lead Digital Media Producer. A graduate of Musician’s Institute, she’s worked as a content creator with various major entertainment companies, including CBS and Disney, and she created some promotional materials for Jack Mangan’s 2023 “Am I Evil? Graphic Novel” project. S.L.A.M.
- [SLAM Summit 17 - Dr. Dorian Lamis and Dr. Carolyn Cavanaugh-Toft - Hear it from the Experts](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/06/19/slam-summit-17-dr-dorian-lamis-and-dr-carolyn-cavanaugh-toft-hear-it-from-the-experts/) - Dr. Dorian Lamis of Emory University discusses his earthshaking research into musician suicide and musician well-being, conducted by him and Dr. George Musgrave. We're joined by Dr. Carolyn Cavanaugh-Toft of Arizona State. And we also talk about Phish, Ministry, Jonathan Coulton, and lots more. Opening lyric: Shakespeare’s Sister. Quotes from the episode: ~“If it was
- [SLAM Summit - Lead Singer Discussion with Jason McMaster, Selina Cruz, and Farhad Hossain](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/06/04/slam-summit-lead-singer-discussion-with-jason-mcmaster-selina-cruz-and-farhad-hossain/) - Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watchtower), Sabrina Cruz (Seven Kingdoms), and Farhad Hossain (Shumaun) talk with SLAM's own Jack Mangan about: *Common perceptions of singers as lazy, ego-maniacal primadonnas. *The pressures on the singer to perform through sickness, fatigue, insecurity, etc. *Warmup rituals and voice care. *Love for: Jack Frost, Todd LaTorre, Municipal Waste, Pat Benatar,
- [SLAM Summit - Amy Sciarretto - Rescue dogs, Mental Health, and the Music Business](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/05/30/slam-summit-amy-sciarretto-rescue-dogs-mental-health-and-the-music-business/) - Amy Sciarretto: award-winning publicist, rescue dog goddess, Jersey Girl. From her storied history with Roadrunner Records to founding her own top-tier publicity firm, Amy is known and beloved across the music industry. She has tremendous wisdom to share about preserving your mental health - - not just in the music industry, but in everyone's day-to-day
- [SLAM Summit - Steve Rosen talks Eddie Van Halen](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/05/30/slam-summit-steve-rosen-talks-eddie-van-halen/) - Acclaimed journalist, Steve Rosen, speaks with Jack Mangan of Support Life And Music about his 2024 book, "Tonechaser," chronicling the rise, fall, and end of his close friendship with Edward Van Halen. Some topics/quotes from this Summit: ~Alex Van Halen's book (SPOILER: Steve likes it) ~"But what do I do now? Do I keep writing
- [SLAM Summit - David Ellefson and Burton C. Bell on Band Infighting](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/05/14/slam-summit-david-ellefson-and-burton-c-bell-on-band-infighting/) - David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth, Kings of Thrash, Dieth) and Burton C. Bell (ex-Fear Factory, ex-Ministry, ex-G/Z/R, Ascension of the Watchers) make their first-ever co-panelist appearances together on this Support Life And Music SLAM Summit episode, hosted by Jack Mangan. David and Burton both dispense wisdom and advice about the music life and the music business with
- [SLAM Summit - Brian Pulido and Sorah Suhng - Happiness and Contentment](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/05/06/slam-summit-brian-pulido-and-sorah-suhng-happiness-and-contentment/) - Are comic book superstars allowed to participate in a SLAM Summit? Absolutely. Coffin Comics titans, Brian Pulido and Sorah Suhng talk with Jack Mangan at the Coffin Comics HQ to talk for a few minutes about their careers and about the tools and mindset to persist. Coffin Comics have created a host of iconic characters
- [Sorah Suhng - Brushes With the Void](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/28/sorah-suhng-brushes-with-the-void/) - Artist Sorah Suhng (Coffin Comics, Marvel, Valiant, Image, Vault, Karnal Sins) delivers this wonderful message of hope and support for Support Life And Music. https://www.sorahsuhng.com
- [SLAM Summit - Let Me Speak to the Managers](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/29/slam-summit-let-me-speak-to-the-managers/) - Life can be hard to manage, especially for artists, and especially for those who work with artists. So we assembled another all-star panel to discuss the perils of the music life from backstage, the office, the highway rest stop - - basically everywhere but the stage. Michael Brandvold (Blackie Lawless, KISS, Bravewords), Pamela Parks (David
- [Burton C. Bell - The Path of Most Resistance](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/25/burton-c-bell-the-path-of-most-resistance/) - Burton C. Bell is the trailblazing founding vocalist of Fear Factory, whose powerful talent has also shone in projects with G/Z/R, Ministry, Ascension of the Watchers, and his solo material. He was inducted into the official Metal Hall of Fame in January 2025.What follows is an excerpt of Burton's Metal Hall acceptance speech, reposted here
- [SLAM Summit - Kevin J. Anderson and Cathy Rankin - The Grief Journey (Remembering Neil Peart)](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/21/slam-summit-kevin-j-anderson-and-cathy-rankin-the-grief-journey-remembering-neil-peart/) - This one hits Closer to the Heart. Two incredible guests joined Jack Mangan for this S.L.A.M. Summit, focused on creatives persevering through grief. ~Kevin J. Anderson. New York Times best-selling author, wonderful human, and close friend and collaborator of Neil Peart.https://wordfire.com/series-books-in-order/ ~Cathy Rankin. Musician, journalist, actress, model, spokesperson, emcee, a damn good writer, and another
- [Michael Alago](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/14/michael-alago/) - “My life in sobriety is very rich and full and I feel like I can do anything. I am now becoming the person I have always wanted to be. Friends and family know that I’m reliable and responsible and they can count on me. I am here to be of good service to everyone that
- [SLAM Summit: Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon - Embrace the Struggle](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/14/slamsummit-jarvisleatherby/) - Jarvis Leathery of Night Demon He delivered some incredibly powerful words on suicidal thoughts, sobriety, sleep, and finding your purpose. You can see the full MetalAsylum.net interview here, featuring journalist Rich Catino and S.L.A.M.'s own Jack Mangan.
- [S.L.A.M. Summit - SLAM Band Meeting - Music for Healing](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/04/02/s-l-a-m-summit-slam-band-meeting-music-for-healing/) - A roundtable discussion with the Support Life And Music (S.L.A.M.) Advisory Council - - the SLAM Band! On the call:Dr. Sheila DeeJack FrostSarah HydeJack ManganEvo Terra
- [A new study shows that musicians have one of the highest suicide rates](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/03/30/a-new-study-shows-that-musicians-have-one-of-the-highest-suicide-rates/) - The musician suicide crisis is real.A March 2025 report by Dr. George Musgrave and Dr. Dorian Lamis at Frontiers in Public Health shows that musicians are among the most at-risk of all professional workers. Per their article: "Occupational mortality data from the Office for National Statistics in England (2011-2015) demonstrates that ‘musicians, actors, and entertainers’
- [The Greatest Songs of All Time, Like Ever](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/20/the-greatest-songs-of-all-time-like-ever/) - What is the Greatest Song Of All Time, and why is it “Fish Heads”?* Support Life And Music seeks to transform the musical world into a safer, less treacherous, more survivable place, and part of that mission is to communicate the fundamental human need for music and its creators, benefitting us as individuals and for
- [S.LA.M. Summit: Eamon O'Neill - Tomorrow is Another Day](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/03/27/s-la-m-summit-eamon-oneill-tomorrow-is-another-day/) - Jack Mangan and Eric Haley of S.L.A.M. talk to The incredible YouTuber, journalist, musician, and good guy, Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic https://www.youtube.com/@eonmusicuk / https://www.eonmusic.co.uk/, straight out of Ireland! He spoke to Jack Mangan and Eric Haley of Support Life And Music about the practical realities of making it as a professional musician - - from
- [Paavo Lötjönen of Apocalyptica - Do it Honest](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/03/19/paavo-lotjonen-of-apocalyptica-do-it-honest/) - Words of inspiration from super cellist Paavo Lötjönen of Apocalyptica, talking backstage with Jack Mangan of @SupportLifeAndMusic Many thanks to The Metal Voice for making this interview happen. See the full conversation and article at: https://www.themetalvoice.com/post/we-have-given-metallica-some-courage-inspiration-for-their-s-m-symphonic-metallica-says-apocal-1 Also - - big thanks to Eric Haley for being the cameraman.
- [S.L.A.M. Summit - Surviving the Indie Music Career](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/03/12/s-l-a-m-summit-surviving-the-indie-music-career/) - George Hrab and Dani Cutler talk with Jack Mangan about how to survive the Independent Music lifestyle. And about Duran Duran. And Ringo. George Hrab: https://www.georgehrab.com Dani Cutler: https://danisdiner.podbean.com/
- [Marc Lopes - Ready For Anything at Any Time - Part 2](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/26/marc-lopes-ready-for-anything-at-any-time-part-2/) - Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey, and Ross the Boss talks to Jack Mangan and Erika Lynn Schautz about his career, his megapowered voice, and how he's survived the highs and lows of the music life. His story leads through darkness, drinking, brushes with suicide to triumph and inspiration. And pizza. https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcLopes
- [Marc Lopes - Ready for Anything at Any Time - Part 1](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/25/marc-lopes-ready-for-anything-at-any-time-part-1/) - Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey, and Ross the Boss talks to Jack Mangan and Erika Lynn Schautz about his career, his megapowered voice, and how he's survived the highs and lows of the music life. His story leads through darkness, drinking, brushes with suicide to triumph and inspiration. And pizza. https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcLopes
- [Ariel Jean - It's your dream and vision. It's not anyone else's.](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/22/ariel-jean-its-your-dream-and-vision-its-not-anyone-elses/) - Ariel Jean is a rising star in the world of Rock and Country. She was kind enough to sit down with us for a few minutes to talk about music, and also about how she balances family and music dreams. https://www.arieljean.com
- [Bill Chinnock - Learning to Survive in the Modern Age](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/22/bill-chinnock-learning-to-survive-in-the-modern-age/) - Asbury Park legend, Bill Chinnock (1947 - 2007), as remembered by his son, John Chinnock: "Since he was young, my father always wanted to be a musician. Even though he never reached any fame, through hard work and dedication, he was able to make a living for many years and have a long career. He
- [Bjorn Englen - There's Not Only One Way to Make It](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/08/bjorn-englen-theres-not-only-one-way-to-make-it/) - Bass virtuoso, Bjorn Englen, has played with the best of the best: Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, Uli Jon Roth, Quiet Riot, and the amazing Dio Disciples. I spoke with him for a few minutes in 2025 on the Metal Hall of Fame gala red carpet and asked him to give some advice for young
- [Brian Wilson - "I feel really grateful that I get to do what I do"](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/08/brian-wilson-i-feel-really-grateful-that-i-get-to-do-what-i-do/) - Brian Wilson is one of the most exciting young Heavy Metal drummers in the world, notably backstopping Yngwie Malmsteen, Night Demon, Hellwitch, and a number of other bands. I caught up with him backstage in 2022 and asked him what he'd tell his younger self about the music life. "I would tell my younger self
- [Biff Byford of Saxon](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/03/biff-byford-of-saxon/) - Biff Byford just turned 74 at the start of 2025. He joined his first band in 1965, then became Saxon's lead vocalist in 1975, and has been performing and pushing his voice to the limits ever since. He's an icon of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. He spoke about musician longevity in
- [The Message. ](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2024/11/30/the-message/) - Gimme shelter, water, food, air, love, and music. These are life’s essentials. We need music to help us deal, help us feel, help us move, help us remember, and sometimes just help us get through. Whether it’s the tedious wait, the long drive, the big moment, or the awkward social moment, music will always set
- [The Mission](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2024/12/16/the-mission/) - My mission changed the world. Support Life And Music has a multi-faceted strategy to improve the quality of life for today’s working musicians. Like any organization, we have lots of daydreams, ideas, wishes, and far-future plans for “someday.” As S.L.A.M. continues to grow, we will expand and diversify our services. What follows is a list
- [Help! from the John Lennon Tour Bus](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/01/help-from-the-john-lennon-tour-bus/) - I'd love to turn you on to one of the great treasures of the NAMM Show. If you venture to the far reaches of the Anaheim Convention Center's lowest level, you’ll discover the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. It's a technological marvel, a shining, chrome-plated, professional-quality recording studio on wheels. The spacious interior is decked
- [dUg Pinnick of King's X](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/04/dug-pinnick-of-kings-x/) - King's X are often cited as one of the most underappreciated bands of all time. I had the opportunity to chat with their iconic bassist and lead vocalist, dUg Pinnick, for the release of their 2022 album, "Three Sides of One." He had this to say about the future of music: "I don’t know where
- [Pat Ranieri of Hellwitch](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/03/pat-ranieri-of-hellwitch/) - Pat Ranieri founded Thrash/Death Metal pioneers, Hellwitch, in 1984, giving him over 40 years in the music life. He's also your go-to for bootleg tapes (Are we going to get him into trouble for mentioning that??) He's proven to be a wealth of experience, passionate fandom, and intense music. He spoke with Jack Mangan backstage
- [Dobber Beverly and Cammie Beverly of Oceans of Slumber](https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/2025/02/03/dobber-beverly-and-cammie-beverly-of-oceans-of-slumber/) - https://www.oceansofslumber.com It’s an honor to have Dobber and Cammie Beverly of Oceans of Slumber as Support Life And Music’s very first official artist testimonials. They’re a Houston, TX-based band whose music is heavy, deep, emotional, beautiful, dark, intelligent, intricate, challenging, soulful, and intensely original, self-described as “Southern Sonic Storytellers.” How many bands can say all

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