The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams - I Prevail - #1023

Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail.

Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail

From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind the scenes, the truth is far more raw. Eric and Gabe of I Prevail share what touring is really like and how the metal/rock scene is shifting right now.

Expect to learn what’s happening with the rock & metal scene is music right now, what the process of writing records which deal with deeply emotional personal topics as a group is, the biggest misconceptions about being a “heavy” band in 2025, how worried the guys are about the future of streaming and AI music, what life is actually like on the road for a touring successful band, whats next for I Prevail and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) The Comeback: Why Rock & Metal are Rising from the Ashes

(11:14) Why Does Metal Resonate So Deeply?

(19:35) Turning Chaos into Connection: How Bands Tell Personal Stories Together

(27:41) Are AI Music Artists Taking Over?

(47:56) Why the Creative Process Feels So Freeing

(59:56) Why We Turn to Music When Life Gets Overwhelming

(01:07:50) The Hidden Costs of Success

(01:26:08) Coping with the Guilt of Living Your Dreams

(01:35:18) How to Stay Grounded When Your Identity Keeps Shifting

(01:41:00) What Goes into Crafting an Unforgettable Live Show?

(01:52:50) How Can Perfectionism Hurt You?

(02:03:35) Does Obsession Destroy the Variety in Life?

(02:12:50) Why Relationships are What Really Matters

(02:29:07) How to Keep Morale High When Tour Life Gets Tough

(02:41:49) Where to Find I Prevail

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