Garza sits down in-person with Japanese metalcore band CRYSTAL LAKE. https://www.linktr.ee/crystallakedigitalplatforms

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CRYSTAL LAKE is:John Robert C. - VocalsYudai "YD" Miyamoto - GuitarMitsuru - BassGaku Taura - DrumsHisatsugu "TJ" Taji - Guitar

CHAPTERS:00:00 - Six Feet Under is Sick01:46 - 200203:28 - John Joining the Band06:07 - Reaction to John’s Audition Video11:03 - Audition Process18:40 - Yudai Miyamoto Being the OG in the Band & Keeping It Going24:37 - Band Chemistry is Vital27:21 - John’s New York Upbringing29:34 - Japanese vs American Culture33:29 - Crystal Lake is the Japanese Motley Crüe35:08 - Cannabis Restrictions in Japan, Drinking Culture41:14 - YD’s Inspirations48:49 - What Did YD’s Parents Think About His Career?51:27 - John Learning Japanese56:31 - Making John Eat Raw Chicken59:06 - Tour Drivers are Crazy1:01:39 - Tokyo and New York Are Similar1:03:25 - Always Learning, Dealing with Embarrassment1:08:01 - Balancing Relationships and Career1:13:29 - Touring with August Burns Red, Brand of Sacrifice & Spite