Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION Pt. 1

From his studio in the coastal mountains, Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION joins Johnny to learn about his latest heavier project, The Barbarians of California. To kick things off, the boys connect quickly over fatherhood and surfing. Aaron shares a little about his home studio and how he uses it to record different parts of songs. The conversation dives into commonalities in finding fellow band mates around the same age to understand same era of pop culture and get each other’s joke references. We learn why AWOLNATION was the project that finally hit for Aaron in his 30s after two failed bands. Aaron shares how his father was very instrumental in his mastery within the music industry. Humble beginnings are shared of filling Henry Cavill's shoes as a busy boy leads to the hard hitting question of, “How does Superman bone down?” From 80s pop from his mother, to the jazz from his father, and then rounding it with his brother introducing NWA and Pantera, Aaron shares the very broad range of musical styles that will forever influence him. We learn that hip hop is what made Aaron a Raiders fan and anyone who brings up Raider Nation around Johnny is destined to turn the conversation to football talk. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After touring the world with Avenged Sevenfold for 20 years, Johnny Christ sits down to have conversations with some old friends, some new friends, and people of all different walks of life to hear the stories that shaped their lives and careers. The truth is, we never really know where these conversations are going to go. Sometimes we play a game for some less than thrilling penalties, get lost in the middle of LA, and even just kick back to celebrate a holiday or two.  Sometimes we drink, other times we don’t drink at all. From cocktails to health shakes, the drink is just a nice icebreaker to loosen up our guests for the wild ride they’re about to embark upon. Whatever it is you're looking for, we're sure to have it on the menu here at Drinks With Johnny. So stay tuned, stay thirsty, and stay FILTHY AF!