What Lies Ahead Podcast
Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.
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What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast):
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2025
15- Sal Lococo of Sworn Enemy
On this episode, I speak with Sal Lococo of Sworn Enemy. We discuss the formation of the band, writing process, Ozzfest stories, and how they structure their setlist. We also talk about his favorite …
14-Scott Jarzombek of Tripface
On this episode I speak with Scott Jarzombek of Tripface. We discuss his musical history, how the band structured their set list, playing shows, and the upcoming re-release of their demo on vinyl. Th…
13- Jay Reason of Static Era Records
On this episode I speak with Jay Reason. We discuss his history in music, his time with Voice of Reason/The Distance/Blackened, his work with various labels, and the formation of Static Era Records. …
12- Mike Gallo of Agnostic Front
On this episode of the What Lies Ahead, I speak with Mike Gallo of Agnostic Front. We discuss his history in music, the new Agnostic Front record, and how they structure their set list. We also div…
11- Gary Bennett of Kill Your Idols/Murphy's Law/Deathcycle
In the episode, I speak with Gary Bennett to discuss his musical history, playing for various bands, the formation of Kill Your Idols, and his future plans with each project. We also discuss, his fav…
10- Nick Picerno of Godseyes
On this episode, I speak with Nick Picerno of Godseyes. We discuss his history in music, Godseyes releases, tour stories, and what the band has planned for the future. Nick also answers questions o…
09- Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo
On this episode of What Lies Ahead, I speak with Alex Dunne of Crime in Stereo. We discuss his history in music, writing songs, how they structure their set list, and future plans for the band. The…
08- John Scanlon of Miles To Go Presents/Dead Last
On this episode, I speak with John Scanlon of Miles To Go Presents. We discuss his history in hardcore, booking shows, selecting the right venue, and the newly renovated AMH. We also spoke about his…
07- Chris Tzompanakis of skycamefalling
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I speak with Chris Tzompanakis of skycamefalling. We discuss his history in music, formation of the band, tour stories, and how they structure their set li…
06- Jay of Last Laugh
On this episode, I speak with Jay from Last Laugh. We discuss his musical history, formation of the band, their EP on 51st State Records, and past tours. Jay also reviews upcoming plans for the band …
05- George and Wes of Deadshot
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I speak with George and Wes of the Long Island Hardcore band, Deadshot. We discuss everything from their new EP, Not a Shot, on 51st State Records, to the…
04- Christian Mcknight- Promoter
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I sit with Christian Mcknight to discuss his history as a promoter, booking shows in the late 90's, the Long Island scene, and Cleanser. We end with rapid…
03- Joe Hardcore of This is Hardcore/Shattered Realm
On this episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I have an in-depth discussion with Joe Hardcore about his musical history, the Philadelphia hardcore scene, how he began as a promoter, and This is Hardcor…
02- Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD/This Is Hell
In this episode, I speak with Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD to discuss his history of music, the formation of his bands (Subterfuge, Soldiers, This is Hell, Extinction AD), playing various instrument…
01-Mark Scondotto of Shutdown
On the first episode of What Lies Ahead Podcast, I speak with Mark Scondotto of Shutdown to discuss everything from his origins of New York Hardcore, the formation of his band, their live show, and b…