On this episode of The Growl Podcast, C.R. is joined by Jason Ellsworth from Angerot to spend some time with Zack Simmons of Goatwhore and Acid Bath. We spend a lot of time chatting about the last couple of tornado years in Zack's life. We had a great time chatting with Zack and getting to know him, his past and where his future is leading. Great and humble dude...check it out. 21 SPONSOR: Grindcore Coffee Co. https://grindcorecoffeeco.com/00:00 - Welcome to Episode 1601:04 - The Sioux Falls Acid Bath Connection02:13 - How the Reunion Came to be04:38 - Introduction to Acid Bath06:01 - 17 yr old from Pheonix to Goatwhore in NOLA08:48 - Discipline at a Young Age 10:30 - The NOLA Scene Back Then 11:30 - Early Childhood1 13:30 - Having a Rock and Roll Uncle15:14 - Learning an Instrument...Then VS Now19:06 - Supportive Parents 21:00 - The Guitar Center Drum Off Video22:33 - The 8yr Old Drummer 23:39 - Early Influences24:37 - The Slayer Nerd Out Sessions with Jonny Araya26:27 - Goatwhore's Writing Process30:04 - Getting Older and Time Management31:30 - Band Life Before Tech33:21 - Moving Back to Pheonix33:57 - Jason's Love of Jerret Prichard 36:34 - The Importance of a Good Road Crew40:08 - Staying in Good Physical Shape42:03 - CR Goes on his Fasting 46:13 - The New Success of Acid Bath 49:24 - Where Does it go From Here?54:31 - Whats the Best Acid Bath Show so Far?56:25 - New Acid Bath???58:27 - Zack on Angerot's New Album...Seofon01:05:35 - What's on Zack's Playlist Currently? 01:07:40 - Black Sabbath Love01:12:44 - CR Goes Off on Ancient History...again.01:17:03 - Upcoming projects 01:18:41 - Playing Beer Fests, Darkness Days & Decible BeerfestOfficial Acid Bath Website: https://acidbathofficial.com/Acid Bath Live Dates: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/4256-acid-bathGoatwhore Merch: https://infernomerchstore.com/collections/goatwhore-1Goatwhore Music: https://www.metalblade.com/goatwhore/@ZackSimmonsOnDrums@GOATWHOREnolaCheck out The Growl Podcast merch store: https://www.thegrowlpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowlpodcast/