Nic Martin (Devilskin & Seas of Conflict) - Written by Wolves Podcast

In this episode of the Written By Wolves Podcast, listeners are taken on a riveting journey into the exciting venture of a growing band. From behind-the-scenes insights and never before told stories, to touching on a glimpse of the thrilling yet challenging life as a touring muscian, the podcast brings you close to the musical heartbeat of these artists. Special guest, Nic Martin, drummer of the popular New Zealand rock band, Devilskin and Seas of Conflict, shares intimate details about his struggles, inspirations and aspirations. His frank talk about mental health, his passion for music and his admiration for his father Paul Martin (founding member of Devilskin and host of New Zealand's longest running radio show, 'The Axe Attack') will touch the hearts of listeners and inspire budding musicians alike. Moreover, the episode explores the dynamics of a band navigating the New Zealand rock music scene, being in a band with your father, the detailed process of music creation, and more. Lastly, Nick shares unforgettable experiences on the road touring and landing a tour and lifelong friendship with Halestorm. So, whether you're a devoted fan, an eager musician, or just someone who cherishes candid stories, this episode offers a rich blend of music, inspiring stories, motivating advice and a few laughs along the way. I Presave 'The Lighthouse': https://sym.ffm.to/thelighthouse Purchase tickets for our Australian Tour: https://writtenbywolves.com/pages/tour 0:00 Intro 2:38 Podcast with Nic Martin 3:34 Devilskin, rock music in New Zealand and connecting with fans 6:16 New music discoveries and recommendations 9:51 Modern heavy artists vs legacy acts 11:52 Sleep Token 16:02 Vinyl, collectables and liner notes 18:17 Childhood and growing up in Hamilton 19:36 Auckland, Whammy Bar and moving to Papamoa 23:53 Mental health, spirituality and 'Lost Connections' by Johann Hari 27:50 The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig and connecting with others 31:05 Seas of Conflict writing process 36:19 Anthony Fantano 39:21 Seas of Conflict instrumentals 41:04 Being in a band with your father, Paul Martin and 'The Axe Attack' 47:22 Devilskin tour traditions and creating a welcoming atmosphere 50:12 How Devilskin landed a tour with Halestorm 1:06:20 Playing small venues and reminiscing about Devilskin tour 1:06:32 Playing other drummer's kits and setup preferences 1:11:15 Throwing guitars to techs 1:12:17 Shared musical influence Keywords: Ethel Cain, Lana Del Rey, Florence and the Machine, Sleep Token, Bring me the Horizon, Spiritbox, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Corey Taylor, Slipknot, WWE, Star Wars, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Sonder, metalcore, brakence, Lil Pump, Zorran Mendonsa, Download Festival