189 - PROFANATICA | Paul Ledney: Black Metal, Religion, GG Allin & Afterlife
189 - PROFANATICA | Paul Ledney: Black Metal, Religion, GG Allin & Afterlife  
Podcast: Garza Podcast
Published On: Mon Jul 14 2025
Description: Garza sits down in-person with Paul Ledney. Drummer & vocalist of black metal band PROFANATICA. Catch them on tour NOW! https://instagram.com/profanaticaofficialSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Drumming at 5601:32 - Breathing Device05:20 - Birth of Metal10:05 - Chuck Berry13:20 - Black Metal, Religion & Cults27:04 - Aleister Crowley30:22 - European Black Metal History35:54 - Debut Album Destroyed40:26 - First US Black Metal Band45:50 - Church Burning // Marketing47:21 - Raw Talent vs Laptops49:48 - Posers55:29 - Researching Metal History58:03 - Drummers Lacking Style1:02:54 - No Music in the Car // Getting Ideas1:06:20 - Fake Happiness1:08:24 - Meeting John McEntee1:10:46 - Recording Quality1:13:25 - Playing Every Day1:16:10 - Being Abrasive1:21:37 - Album Artwork1:23:53 - Wife Being Supportive1:25:34 - Mom Being Supportive1:26:06 - Working w/ GG Allin1:36:46 - Bad Luck & Not Quitting1:38:48 - Afterlife Beliefs1:42:25 - First Musical Instrument?1:43:15 - Dave Lombardo // Slayer1:44:22 - Closing Thoughts