This week on Late For Load In, we're joined by Logan Beaver, Front of House Engineer for Motionless In White.

Logan takes us behind the console to explain what it takes to deliver arena-quality live sound every night. From recording local bands in a basement studio to mixing sold-out arenas, he shares the story behind his career and the lessons he learned along the way.

We also discuss the recent Bring Me The Horizon arena tour, rehearsing without relying on soundchecks, balancing multiple touring roles, learning from veteran engineers, and why being a great hang can be just as important as technical ability in the touring world.

Whether you're a musician, engineer, or simply fascinated by what happens behind the scenes of live shows, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most important jobs in modern touring.

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Cody Quistad of Wage War joins the show for an in-depth conversation about songwriting, creativity, and the future of heavy music.

Cody shares how growing up in Ocala, Florida helped shape Wage War's identity, why the band leaned into their roots on their latest EP, and how Song of the Swamp became their biggest-performing release to date.

The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, co-writing, the pressure of following up successful songs, AI's impact on music, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how modern metalcore continues to evolve.

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What does touring really do to your mental health?

This week on Late For Load In, we're joined by Daniel Rinaldi—licensed mental health counselor, former frontman of Bedlight For Blue Eyes, and a therapist who now works almost exclusively with musicians, touring crew, managers, and creative professionals.

Having experienced life on the road himself, Daniel brings a perspective that's incredibly rare. We dive deep into the emotional highs and lows of touring, the identity crisis that can come when life revolves around being "the person in the band," and why coming home from tour is often one of the hardest parts of the job.

Chris, Josh, and Daniel also discuss the pressure artists feel to always appear grateful, balancing family life with a touring career, social media's impact on mental health, and why it's okay to admit that even your dream job can be difficult.

Whether you're an artist, crew member, industry professional, or simply someone who's ever wondered what life behind the curtain is really like, this is an honest conversation about the realities of touring and the importance of taking care of yourself—both on and off the road.

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