Austin D’Amond joins the Let ’R Rip Podcast for one of the rawest conversations yet.

Known for his work with Chimaira, DevilDriver, Bleed The Sky, The Elite, and With A Vengeance, Austin dives deep into the reality behind heavy music, touring, addiction, sobriety, purpose, creativity, and rebuilding yourself from the inside out.

This episode goes far beyond drums and metal.

We talk:

• Growing up in the Southern California metal scene
• Showcase Theater memories
• Slipknot’s influence
• Joining Chimaira
• Touring the world
• Addiction & recovery
• Finding identity outside of music
• Brotherhood & creativity
• Mental health in the music industry
• Staying authentic in a fake world
• Why purpose matters more than fame

No scripts. No filters. Just real conversations.

TRUTH OVER COMFORT.

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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 – Let ’R Rip Intro
00:18 – Exotic Animals & Chaos Begins
01:08 – How Austin Got Into Drumming
04:36 – Slipknot Changed Everything
06:28 – Discovering His Natural Talent
08:53 – The Early Southern California Metal Scene
10:07 – Forming Bleed The Sky
14:06 – Brotherhood & Being Part of a Team
18:15 – Joining Chimaira
21:18 – How Bleed The Sky Got Signed
24:20 – The Elite & Meeting Chimaira
27:35 – The Call That Changed Everything
30:18 – Purpose, Creativity & Lightbulb Moments
33:00 – Addiction, Touring & Recovery
36:03 – Sobriety & Rebuilding Life
39:36 – Music, Validation & Identity
42:57 – Shred Sober & Helping Others
46:17 – Advice for Young Musicians
49:12 – Why He Still Loves Music
52:11 – Creativity, Fear & Reinvention
57:10 – Staying Inspired as an Artist
01:03:03 – Recording Music Remotely
01:06:14 – Music as Escapism
01:07:39 – What’s Next for Austin?
01:10:04 – Favorite Live Bands
01:16:13 – Why Sublime Still Hits Different
01:17:22 – Final Thoughts