Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Nik Nocturnal talks with Marcus Bridge of @northlane about Northlane's open audition, putting his own spin on the songs, and earning his place in the band, to surviving nonstop touring, replacing Adrian, and dealing with fan comparisons.


🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #98
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Marcus Bridge's Northlane Audition
00:46 Why He Almost Didn't Apply
01:13 A Different Approach to the Audition
02:32 The "Nothing to Lose" Mindset
03:00 The Final Audition & Meeting the Band
04:19 Joining Northlane Overnight
05:17 The Release of "Rot"
05:48 Replacing Adrian & Fan Reactions
06:46 The "Stepdad Effect"
07:59 Learning to Ignore the Comparisons
09:01 Building a New Generation of Northlane Fans


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