Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This week we are joined by Josh Goddard, the legendary masked drummer from the early days of Suicide Silence. We're talking the 2004 demos, the Family Guy Demo and of course the iconic Self-Titled EP. We end up chatting about his whole backstory / lore with the band, getting into drums, stories behind the mask, his exit from Suicide Silence, Mitch Lucker's memorial show & reconnecting with the band, personal growth, dealing with anxiety & so much more.
JOSH GODDARD: instagram.com/im_not_the_mess_officer/
METALOMICS PODCAST: instagram.com/metalomics/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPORT BRUTALITY PODCAST:
• Patreon: patreon.com/brutalitypodcast
• Merch: indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast
• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: indiemerchstore.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOCIALS:
• Discord: discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN
• Twitch: twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast
• Instagram: instagram.com/brutalitypodcast
• Playlists: open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXcCtn4icu9bxbd6aQXVy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Teaser / Intro
00:01:28 - Long time coming
00:05:38 - Getting into heavy music
00:11:13 - Starting to play drums
00:14:24 - Sucking at drums
00:17:40 - Discovering Suicide Silence
00:20:29 - Josh can't listen to the old stuff
00:21:52 - Recording session challenges
00:25:04 - Early Suicide Silence being the backbone of the revival
00:28:58 - IndieMerchstore
00:30:20 - Improving as a drummer
00:34:48 - Bands that make you wanna quit
00:36:32 - First shows with Suicide Silence
00:38:37 - The mask's origin story
00:41:32 - Family Guy samples & early songs
00:43:45 - Destruction Of A Statue music video
00:47:29 - Job For A Cowboy
00:49:28 - Crazy house show
00:51:55 - Mask conspiracy theories
00:53:43 - Moments of realisation
00:55:11 - Exiting Suicide Silence
01:04:50 - Fame at a young age
01:07:30 - Van brakes giving out
01:09:41 - Mitch Lucker was a rockstar
01:14:52 - Sense of self
01:18:40 - Moving on from Suicide Silence
01:29:09 - Mitch Lucker Memorial Show
01:36:23 - Exploring other types of music
01:39:10 - Heavy music Josh is into
01:47:01 - Favorite Suicide Silence song
01:49:09 - Favorite bands to play with
01:51:13 - Inspiration for crazy live performances
01:52:57 - Working at Showcase Theatre
01:57:16 - Metalomics podcast
#suicidesilence #deathcore #myspacedeathcore #brutalitypodcast
This week we are joined by Josh Goddard, the legendary masked drummer from the early days of Suicide Silence. We're talking the 2004 demos, the Family Guy Demo and of course the iconic Self-Titled EP. We end up chatting about his whole backstory / lore with the band, getting into drums, stories behind the mask, his exit from Suicide Silence, Mitch Lucker's memorial show & reconnecting with the band, personal growth, dealing with anxiety & so much more.
JOSH GODDARD: instagram.com/im_not_the_mess_officer/
METALOMICS PODCAST: instagram.com/metalomics/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPORT BRUTALITY PODCAST:
• Patreon: patreon.com/brutalitypodcast
• Merch: indiemerchstore.com/collections/brutality-podcast
• Get 10% off with code BRUTALITY at: indiemerchstore.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOCIALS:
• Discord: discord.gg/SxCjyZkvSN
• Twitch: twitch.tv/brutalitypodcast
• Instagram: instagram.com/brutalitypodcast
• Playlists: open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXcCtn4icu9bxbd6aQXVy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Teaser / Intro
00:01:28 - Long time coming
00:05:38 - Getting into heavy music
00:11:13 - Starting to play drums
00:14:24 - Sucking at drums
00:17:40 - Discovering Suicide Silence
00:20:29 - Josh can't listen to the old stuff
00:21:52 - Recording session challenges
00:25:04 - Early Suicide Silence being the backbone of the revival
00:28:58 - IndieMerchstore
00:30:20 - Improving as a drummer
00:34:48 - Bands that make you wanna quit
00:36:32 - First shows with Suicide Silence
00:38:37 - The mask's origin story
00:41:32 - Family Guy samples & early songs
00:43:45 - Destruction Of A Statue music video
00:47:29 - Job For A Cowboy
00:49:28 - Crazy house show
00:51:55 - Mask conspiracy theories
00:53:43 - Moments of realisation
00:55:11 - Exiting Suicide Silence
01:04:50 - Fame at a young age
01:07:30 - Van brakes giving out
01:09:41 - Mitch Lucker was a rockstar
01:14:52 - Sense of self
01:18:40 - Moving on from Suicide Silence
01:29:09 - Mitch Lucker Memorial Show
01:36:23 - Exploring other types of music
01:39:10 - Heavy music Josh is into
01:47:01 - Favorite Suicide Silence song
01:49:09 - Favorite bands to play with
01:51:13 - Inspiration for crazy live performances
01:52:57 - Working at Showcase Theatre
01:57:16 - Metalomics podcast
#suicidesilence #deathcore #myspacedeathcore #brutalitypodcast
