The Hidden Struggles Of Mental Health In Music - Underoath - #959
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06/26/25
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Aaron Gillespie is the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream every young man grows up hearing about. But is it all it’s made out to be? Aaron and Tim, from one of Metal’s most legendary bands, Underoath, have lived that life. The shows, the parties, the chaos, but also the sleepless nights, the fractured relationships, & the moments of wondering if it’s all worth it. Behind the noise & fame, what does the rockstar life actually cost?
Expect to learn the origins of Underoath and what life is like on the road, how touring in a band affects your relationships with the ones you love and how it takes a toll on your mental health, what the rollercoaster of success is like and how the guys were able to deal with fame, the top 5 deathbed regrets of rockstars, what the songwriting scene is like In Nashville at the moment, how men can age peacefully & well, and much more...
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(00:00) Longevity Of The Band & Life On The Road (07:17) How Touring Affects Relationships (19:55) How Touring Affects Mental Health (29:55) How Touring Affects Your Loved Ones (36:49) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Success (50:57) The Reality Of Fame (1:14:23) The Price Of Precision In Any Art Form (1:39:58) How To Know Your Priorities Are Grounded (1:44:53 )The Top Five Deathbed Regrets Of Fallen Rockstars (1:55:35) The Current Songwriting Scene In Nashville (2:17:02) Manhood & Aging Well (2:28:12) The Dynamics Of Aaron & Tim’s Relationship
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