Heroek talks to guitarist Ben Liepelt of Endseeker about the band's upcoming final EP, "Coffin Born," making the decision to bring this band to an end, selling out a farewell show 6 months in advance, plans for after the band, and more!
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📚CHAPTERS📚
0:00 Intro
0:45 Ending the band
3:58 Feeling free in this EP process
5:58 "Coffin Born" name meaning
7:39 "Coffin Born" cover art
8:43 "Coffin Born" physical media
9:30 Final live shows
14:22 Ben's kids
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16:55 Growing a local fanbase
18:47 Difficulties of touring
23:50 Bringing world events into music
28:15 Mystery of Endseeker
28:47 Success of "Count the Dead"
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32:39 Negativity on social media
33:40 Social media in the music industry
37:55 Songs that took long to write
41:00 Wanting songs to get more attention
42:10 Fans loving physical over streaming
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48:54 Lyrics staying relevant
51:10 American politics
57:28 Finding peace through current events
1:02:20 Advice to new bands
1:08:25 What's next for Ben?
1:12:20 "Coffin Born" EP out 6/19
1:14:16 Wrapping up
1:14:25 End screen
Hero's Journey Podcast ep. #194
