In this special crossover episode, Chuck and Nuno (Needle in a Substack and Nuno Babo Youtube) sit down with legendary drummer Shannon Larkin. In a highly candid conversation, Shannon takes us through his incredible 40-year journey in the music industry. From the early club days with Wrathchild America and the label bidding wars of the 1980s, to finding his groove with Souls at Zero Ugly Kid Joe and ultimately, Godsmack, Shannon holds nothing back. He also opens up about his 10-year sobriety, his departure from Godsmack, and the tragic loss of Amen’s Casey Chaos.

Show Notes & Key Highlights

The Early Days & The Label Bidding War

* Shannon talks about starting Wrathchild with Terry Carter as teenagers. The root music that inspired them. The rise of Wrathchild, label woes, and more.

Becoming Souls at Zero

* Shannon shares the origins of Souls at Zero.

Sobriety, Charity, and “The B’s”

* Shannon proudly discussed being happily sober for 10 years and charity work with Brad Divens (former bassist / vocals for Wrathchild America and Souls At Zero)

Stepping Back from Godsmack

* Shannon explained his amicable departure from Godsmack and how the pandemic influenced the shift in his life priorities.

Honoring Casey Chaos & Amen

* Shannon shared emotional memories of Amen frontman Casey Chaos, who tragically passed away following a heart attack.

Current Projects & The Future

* Shannon is currently putting out his own music independently through Inside Skinny Productions and working with several bands, including a collaboration with Terry Carter known as Spirit Wheel.

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