THE INTERNET & AI ARE DESTROYING US! - ROGER MIRET (VIP - Commercial Free)

Can you believe Roger Miret of Agnostic Front, the literal Godfather of Hardcore, just called the internet and AI the "most destructive tool there ever is"? He doesn't hold back, arguing that our obsession with phones is making us "soulless fucking people" and destroying human creativity and genuine connection. It's a hardcore take on modern life, and honestly, you have to hear his reasoning behind Evolution of Madness and why he thinks we've all gone "batshit crazy"! This conversation goes deep, so strap in.

Chris Akin sits down with Roger Miret to dive into the band's latest killer record, Echoes in Eternity , set for release on November 7th. Roger reveals the fascinating story behind their genre-bending collaboration with the legendary DMC of Run DMC on the track Matter of Life and Death , touching on how hardcore and hip hop have walked "parallel lives". He also gets intensely personal, discussing his battle with cancer during the pandemic and how overcoming that fight—similar to his past struggles—provided a new spark to maximize every second of life. Beyond the music, Roger shares why Echoes in Eternity is a collection of all their past records and the punk ethic of caring about the art and packaging, not just a song on Spotify. He even drops some eye-opening thoughts on American consumerism and how different the food and lifestyle is in Europe. Agnostic Front is hitting the road soon, with East Coast shows starting December 4th and a European tour in February 2026, so be ready to witness the live monster.

00:00 Introduction to Roger Miret of Agnostic Front
01:19 The secret to Agnostic Front's longevity and legacy
02:14 Agnostic Front is a live band, not a studio captured band
03:47 How inspiration and touring keep the band writing new music
04:04 Lyrical themes: social-political stuff on a day-to-day basis
04:42 The new album, Echoes in Eternity, is a catalog collection
05:30 Collaborating with DMC on "Matter of Life and Death"
06:01 The parallel lives of hardcore and hip hop
08:25 Darryl McDaniels (DMC) freestyled his part and filmed a video
09:31 Why DMC remains humble and true to the music
10:20 DMC's love for metal and heavy music
11:51 The lack of cool collaborations since Judgment Night soundtrack
12:18 The intensely personal song "I Can Win"
12:51 Overcoming cancer and depression
14:49 How life-challenging events like prison or cancer provide a spark
16:16 "Evolution of Madness" and current global politics
17:34 The internet, AI, and social media are the "most destructive tool"
19:16 Agnostic Front's name and logo meaning in a digital age
20:40 Upcoming tour dates for Echoes in Eternity (East Coast, Europe)
21:48 The reality of touring: lots of waiting but enjoying seeing the world
23:00 Why seeing the world is essential to experience truth
24:20 Comparing American over-abundance to a simpler European life
26:05 Food differences: the problem with preservatives in American food
26:47 Where to buy Echoes in Eternity and band merchandise
27:15 The importance of physical art and packaging in punk ethics

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