Jamie Pushbutton (Hatebreed, Death Threat)
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This podcast features an interview with Jamie Moquin, a drummer known for his work with Hatebreed, Push Button, and Death Threat. He details his upbringing in Springfield, MA, and early experiences in bands like Last Breath before joining Bloodbath. The evolution to Push Button and his subsequent involvement with Hatebreed, specifically the recording of *Satisfaction*, are discussed, along with the challenges of maintaining a consistent lineup and the impact of his drug addiction. His departure from Hatebreed and subsequent incarceration in Colorado are explored, highlighting his experiences in prison, his path to recovery, and the formation of Death Threat. The podcast also covers his post-prison life, including reunion shows with Death Threat, his return to carpentry, reconciliation with his family, and his experiences filming three seasons of the reality TV show "Mega Decks." He shares his favorite hardcore records, discusses his non-religious beliefs and openness to the paranormal, recounts his international touring experiences with Death Threat (including challenges as a felon), and details his love for breakfast and specific restaurant chains. Finally, he shares the story of meeting his wife and reflects on his journey.
Outlines
Early Life, Musical Beginnings, and Bloodbath/Push Button
Jamie's upbringing, early musical influences (punk, metal), formation of Last Breath, joining Bloodbath, and the transition to Push Button, highlighting the Connecticut hardcore scene and lineup challenges.
Hatebreed, *Satisfaction*, and Touring
Jamie's time with Hatebreed, focusing on the recording of *Satisfaction*, songwriting process, drumming style, touring experiences (or lack thereof), and the album's reception. Includes a brief mention of a double-duty show with Push Button.
Post-*Satisfaction*, Hatebreed Departure, and Death Threat
Jamie's departure from Hatebreed due to drug use, the formation of Death Threat, his incarceration in Colorado, prison experiences, getting clean, and participation in a prison music program.
Post-Prison Life, Reunion Shows, and Favorite Hardcore Records
Jamie's life after prison, including his return to carpentry, reconciliation with family, Death Threat reunion shows, and his four favorite hardcore records, emphasizing personal connection in music.
Spirituality, Ghosts, Aliens, and Touring Experiences
Jamie's non-religious beliefs, experiences with the unexplained, international touring with Death Threat (including challenges as a felon), and positive experiences in Europe.
Food Preferences, Reality TV ("Mega Decks"), and Meeting His Wife
Jamie's food preferences, his experience filming "Mega Decks," the challenges of reality TV production, and the story of how he met his wife, concluding with reflections on the interview.
Recording "Peace and Security" and "Last Days"
Discussion of the recording of Death Threat's albums "Peace and Security" and "Last Days," including studio anecdotes and a memorable Webster Theater show.
Keywords
Hardcore Punk
A subgenre of punk rock characterized by aggressive tempos, shouted vocals, and often politically charged lyrics.
Modern Hardcore
A subgenre of hardcore punk that emerged in the late 1990s, often featuring heavier breakdowns.
Hatebreed
A highly influential modern hardcore band.
Death Threat (band)
A hardcore punk band known for intense live performances.
Push Button
A hardcore punk band from Western Massachusetts.
Drug Addiction and Recovery
The podcast discusses the challenges of drug addiction and the path to recovery.
Reality Television
Genre of television programming featuring unscripted situations.
Touring Musician
A musician who travels and performs live shows.
Felon
A person convicted of a serious crime.
Post-Prison Life
The period after release from prison.
Q&A
What were some of the key influences on your drumming style?
Mackie (Slapshot) and Alan Cage (Beyond), and Joey Jordison.
How did the songwriting process work for *Satisfaction*?
Basic structure during a summer tour, refined in the studio.
What was the most challenging aspect of playing in multiple bands simultaneously?
Balancing demands while struggling with drug addiction.
What was the most significant impact of your time in prison?
Forced Jamie to confront addiction and develop a new perspective.
What are your plans for the future, musically?
Death Threat plans to write and record new material.
What were the biggest challenges you faced touring internationally as a felon?
Securing visas and navigating border control.
How did your experience on "Mega Decks" differ from your expectations?
Reality TV production impacted workflow and timelines.
What's your perspective on the paranormal after your experiences?
Remains open-minded but emphasizes the need for evidence.
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?
Seek out genuine connections and recommendations.
How did meeting your wife at Denny's impact your life?
A pivotal moment representing a positive turning point.
Show Notes
Depending on who you ask, he is as much myth as he is legend… Jamie is the original drummer of Death Threat (performing on “Last Dayz” and “Peace & Security”) and mostly notably was the drummer on Hatebreed’s groundbreaking debut album “Satisfaction is the Death of Desire”, where his performance was the inimitable backbone to an instant classic.
After making multiple modern day landmark hardcore albums, you would assume he spent his entire adult life on the road, but that wouldn’t be the case… An abrupt move to Colorado, drugs, and ultimately seven years in prison would end up defining the 2000s for Jamie.
…and now he’s on HardLore to tell us all about it.
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00:00:00 - Start
00:00:55 - Introduction
00:07:35 - Last Breath
00:08:32 - Bloodbath
00:13:21 - In Between Bands
00:15:05 - Joining Hatebreed
00:21:29 - Going Into Satisfaction
00:27:44 - Satisfaction Track Listing
00:38:24 - The Reaction To Satisfaction
00:40:11 - Looking Back At It
00:41:22 - Satisfaction Record release
00:43:20 - Pardon This Interruption
00:47:32 - Touring on Satisfaction
00:51:14 - After Ghosting Hatebreed
00:55:01 - Life in and after Colorado
01:02:53 - Day to Day Life in Prison
01:04:12 - First experiences after prison
01:06:04 - Life After Prison
01:12:33 - Plans for New Music
01:14:17 - Favorite New / Modern Bands
01:14:57 - Four Favorite Hardcore Records Of All Time
01:16:44 - Ghosts
01:18:55 - Touring Internationally?
01:20:14 - Are you a Food Driven Person?
01:22:43 - Being on Television
01:26:36 - Final Thoughts / Recording Peace and Security
01:27:14 - Recording Peace and Security
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