# 240 - VCTMS: Metalcore, Pokemon & Leaving Bad Relationships

An episode of [Garza Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1551076579), 6 Jul 2026, 1 h 38 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4479434984.mp3

Garza sits down in-person with Illinois-based metalcore band VCTMS. Their new album "Pain Processing II” out now! https://instagram.com/vctmsil Check out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 - Favorite Drinks 03:16 - clip my wings 06:26 - Meredith Writing Lyrics 10:13 - How John Doesn't Get Mad 12:34 - Favorite Pokemon 15:46 - Power Rangers & Buckethead Myth 19:18 - Decade-Plus Journey 24:44 - Vol. IV Numb the Ache 26:06 - Breakups 30:52 - Addiction 35:30 - Leaving Bad Relationships 45:26 - Streamwood & Cook County, Illinois 46:15 - Writing Music Together 57:13 - Drumming w/ a Broken Ankle 58:43 - Having C.F. (Cystic Fibrosis) 1:05:35 - New Found Glory 1:07:03 - Leaving College to Tour 1:12:47 - Pain Processing II: Gear, Guitars & Tone 1:18:13 - Working at Sam Ash 1:28:26 - 9 Albums to Check Out

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