BAD WOLVES' Tommy Vext Goes In-Depth on His Past, A Near Death Experience & Sobriety

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
  • Frank sits down with Tommy Vext of Bad Wolves to discuss everything from growing up together, being persistent with your dreams, looking back on his near death experience, what happened behind the scenes for Bad Wolves when the world lost Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries, and so much more.
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Komentáře • 107

  • @andrewbostian2328
    @andrewbostian2328 Před 4 lety +48

    You can't hate this guy, he's such a positive great man

  • @missyv932
    @missyv932 Před 6 lety +85

    With all the negativity in the world today, I like to see someone like Tommy that is so positive despite the heartbreak.

    • @GypsyRock
      @GypsyRock Před 6 lety +2

      Missy V amen. In person he was even more genuine. Mad respect

    • @tucko11
      @tucko11 Před 4 lety +1

      Tommy is a hero a humanitarian

  • @GypsyRock
    @GypsyRock Před 6 lety +110

    I just took a trip to Seattle, and my first day there, the first restaurant I sat down in (in pioneer square), Tommy was at the next table. I waited for him to finish eating, and then timidly approached him. I had just asked for an autograph, but he was so cool, so kind, stood up, Hugged me, shook my guy friend’s hand, asked if I want to take a picture, scrawled my name in a message to me on my little Seattle paper, and I have a even bigger respect for him now. Love you tommy! Great show in Seattle btw

    • @missyv932
      @missyv932 Před 6 lety +4

      you are soo lucky girl!!

    • @GypsyRock
      @GypsyRock Před 6 lety +5

      Missy V I consider myself very lucky for that. Normally I have terrible luck, so that was a nice gift from the universe :-) I was going through a particularly hard time when that happened, so I took it as a sign, a sort of gift from the universe as I said. :-) Lucky me :-)

    • @Roberob1189
      @Roberob1189 Před 5 lety +1

      I just went and saw them 2 nights ago and I got to meet him right after. It was amazing. He’s such a great person. I was in awe how cool he was.

    • @wickedlove229
      @wickedlove229 Před 4 lety +1

      So jealous!!

  • @cmdrriotz5283
    @cmdrriotz5283 Před 4 lety +20

    This guy seems like one of the most well grounded human being's I've ever heard. Damn.

  • @tucko11
    @tucko11 Před 4 lety +15

    This guy is my hero . Like a solider coming back from war, except he went through a different war within his own life enduring a personal life tragedy,I’m a huge fan !

    • @tucko11
      @tucko11 Před 4 lety

      7:35 such a sad story .

  • @TCreech24
    @TCreech24 Před 6 lety +30

    Just saw Bad Wolves with Nothing More in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and this dude is amazing. They did a free meet and greet because he doesn't believe in making people pay to meet bands. When I met this dude it felt like he was my best friend he's that down to Earth. If you have any doubts of seeing them live just do it please you won't regret it.

  • @vawaken3860
    @vawaken3860 Před 5 lety +22

    "Don't quit before the miracle happens"

  • @bryanrboyer09
    @bryanrboyer09 Před 5 lety +12

    I love listening to Tommy's interviews! I am 6 years sober and I hear him say things that have resonated with me over that time.

    • @pastortommymiller6099
      @pastortommymiller6099 Před 4 lety +1

      Congrats on the sobriety. Keep up the good work, and know that you’re respected and valued. I’m thankful you were born, and I’m thankful you’re alive.

  • @__Vaudevillain__
    @__Vaudevillain__ Před 5 lety +9

    He's such a beautiful and raw person.

  • @NathanShines
    @NathanShines Před 4 lety +4

    I'm here because I came across this gentleman from his explanation of BLM. I just came across him on an Instagram sobriety page and damn is this dude awesome. 115 days alcohol free today!

  • @scare-a-medic9112
    @scare-a-medic9112 Před 5 lety +16

    I just love this guy. Such a great human being. Not bad on the eyes either 😃

    • @shaydame0777
      @shaydame0777 Před 4 lety

      @Dukey Doo the Boxer Dog Sorry for a random comment, but just wanted to let you know i love your page. Anyone following the Conserv Twins(Hodge Twins) and Candice Owens, not to mention Tommy and Bad Wolves, has gotta be cool ! 😬😊🤘🏼 Love that doggo too!

    • @scare-a-medic9112
      @scare-a-medic9112 Před 4 lety +1

      Shannon Dame thanks 😘

    • @shaydame0777
      @shaydame0777 Před 4 lety

      Dukey Doo the Boxer Dog You’re very welcome! Blessings and hope it’s a blessed 4th of July! 😘🙏🏼

  • @christopherhays4187
    @christopherhays4187 Před 5 lety +4

    I seen bad wolves live this year with nickleback in my state of Melbourne Australia I met tommy an he is one if the most nicest down to earth people you could possibly ever meet so if you have not seen bad wolves live yet than do it because I can promise you that you will not regret it

  • @landonleuschner6078
    @landonleuschner6078 Před 6 lety +9

    Saw him tonight... one hell of a vocalist, really commands the stage and the crowd... awesome show!

  • @Jorgetime
    @Jorgetime Před 6 lety +30

    Glad this guy finally has the band he deserves, I like Divine heresy more but this is not bad.

    • @VanitasVA
      @VanitasVA Před 6 lety +2

      Jorgetime Westfield Massacre is really good as well.

  • @riotrainville950
    @riotrainville950 Před 4 lety +5

    Tommy thanks for sharing your story....I being a person of mental health hearing this I know now more than ever I am not alone besides me and my wife. I would love to know more about how you handle your struggles.

  • @gothic_angel
    @gothic_angel Před 5 lety +7

    Love Tommy beautiful man and awesome vocalist transforming people's opinions of rock metal genre and bringing the new generations to the music. Tommy is just incredible

  • @cassiesuders1
    @cassiesuders1 Před 3 lety +1

    He is definitely a positive person that I love to hear his thoughts on so many issues. He’s a great man and if I knew him I would definitely call him a friend.

  • @seanmclennan429
    @seanmclennan429 Před 6 lety +11

    I have followed Tommy for years and have loved all of his work, good to hear from him and hear your guys stories.

  • @rossmusic25
    @rossmusic25 Před 6 lety +11

    I’m seeing him tonight on that Breaking Ben, Five Finger, Nothing More line up

  • @brandymusson9838
    @brandymusson9838 Před 3 lety +2

    I just found bad wolves a little bit ago and they have tyed for my favorite with linkin park he has some crazy powerful songs I love them💙💜💙 hey Tommy vext your song are helping me though a lot right now keep up the excellent work love ya

  • @Roberob1189
    @Roberob1189 Před 5 lety +2

    Just saw bad wolves and asking Alexandria, 2 of 3 of my favorite bands ever. It was the highlight of my life. First I got the guitar pick from Ben and then after the show I ran to merch quickly before it got crowded and I got to meet tommy. I couldn’t believe he was standing in front of me and he was the coolest person.

  • @marisolhudson553
    @marisolhudson553 Před 5 lety +7

    I can listen to this man talk forever and be hypnotized by his lips 😍😘

  • @rachelcoloradow3kidz722
    @rachelcoloradow3kidz722 Před 5 lety +3

    Tommy!!!! That is amazing gift! You ROCK!! Amazing and so sorry those 3 babies. To lose her and our world she was admired!

  • @user-su6ys8nn3z
    @user-su6ys8nn3z Před 6 lety +5

    love tommy he is such great talent and he has been thru soo much but yet never gave up his dream gives me motivation best wishes to tommy

  • @deborahparker8220
    @deborahparker8220 Před 6 lety +7

    congrats on you're 9 years. Ur awesome helping other addicts & alcoholics. keep doing what you do :)

  • @wendyxx0777
    @wendyxx0777 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm so in love with this man

  • @lindaortega7873
    @lindaortega7873 Před 6 lety +69

    Gosh damn he is fine!!!

  • @juliewatson1925
    @juliewatson1925 Před 3 lety +1

    It was an amazing tribute. Thank you

  • @yarbsacoustic
    @yarbsacoustic Před 5 lety +5

    Instant respect, instant fan!

  • @sierrasmith5193
    @sierrasmith5193 Před 6 lety +5

    Just seen him last week and he put on an amazing performance. Great concert!

  • @susanrednour1605
    @susanrednour1605 Před 3 lety +1

    Tommy Vext is a sweetheart!

  • @kalyncapito9673
    @kalyncapito9673 Před 6 lety +8

    Bless this dude

  • @GypsyRock
    @GypsyRock Před 6 lety +6

    I love the humility this cat has. And it comes off in real person too. Meeting him was amazing. Especially when I wasn’t planning on it, just sitting down at a restaurant eating. He was at the next table. I love the respect he has for other musicians, and what a huge fan he is. Phil Anselmo is the same way, in that he has claimed to be such a huge music nerd, and he really is. It’s so awesome to see successful musicians back each other up and admiring and fanning out for each other. Tommy rocks

  • @chellecopley67
    @chellecopley67 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this guy. He is just so real.

  • @robertpoole5652
    @robertpoole5652 Před 6 lety +7

    Tommy is and has been one of my favorite vocalists/ lyricist! I been a fan of his since Vext, DH. I thought he was a great cjoice for SNOT, and Westfield Massacre was the shit. Tommy is a BIG inspiration to me and my sobriety and my own music career. I ABSOLUTELY the Bad Wolves album and I have purchased the ALL the singles, the album and everything. I hope one day I can meet him amd thank him for all he has done for me and inspiring me. 🤘 ROCK ON BAD WOLVES 🤘

    • @GypsyRock
      @GypsyRock Před 6 lety +1

      Robert Poole just met him at the table next to me in Seattle. I was the only one to recognize/approach him and he couldn’t have been more cool

    • @robertpoole5652
      @robertpoole5652 Před 6 lety

      GypsyRock I am mad jealous! I always wanted to meet Tommy. He is my absolute favorite vocalist amd a true inspiration to me and my sober lifestyle.

  • @heathersamarayates-reed610

    You Gotta Love Tommy❣️ I Sure Do He's Absolutely Beautiful Inside & Outside. I Truly Respect And Admire Him. He's Got Spiritual Depth. Rock On Tommy ❣️💕❤️🔥🤜🤛💋🤘

  • @melissamartin9066
    @melissamartin9066 Před 4 lety

    His voice is up there to disturbed besides his band and five finger death punch he's wonderful if I was listening to it on the radio I never would've known behind they music thank you

  • @rocknrolloutlaw6113
    @rocknrolloutlaw6113 Před 3 lety

    Both of these guys deserve every bit of success that has come their way. Congrats on all of your accomplishments. I can only imagine what the future holds for these cats!! Thnx for the upload!

  • @brandonsholes8289
    @brandonsholes8289 Před 2 lety

    One of my favorite artists ever all his music hits home and he so diverse that heart shaped box cover was fuckin insane and that cry me a river I never like the original but he killed that ..and he is down to earth and original Much Respect bro Stay Blessed

  • @ericamorgan8563
    @ericamorgan8563 Před 3 lety

    All I want before I die ...is a picture with tommy vext and ivan moody... maybe, hopefully ,one of these days maybe my wish will come true both men are great and inspirational..

  • @nomdeplume2213
    @nomdeplume2213 Před 4 lety +2

    God i love Tommy 😍

  • @shannonmcintyre-bird
    @shannonmcintyre-bird Před 6 lety

    No matter what. No matter what your twin does. You always love them. It’s a bond that will never be broken.
    Being a twin has been a blessing but it comes with a fuck load of baggage. ❤️

  • @Nikki77713
    @Nikki77713 Před 5 lety +2

    My sons 2 and he sings to zombie as well as a reason to fight by disturbed

  • @heatherlupo2620
    @heatherlupo2620 Před 2 lety

    I grew up in starrett city building c7 and I went James Madison high school.

  • @victorkempe5661
    @victorkempe5661 Před 5 lety +6

    Pretty funny that I got an ad for wine when he talks about being sober

  • @emeralddragon1712
    @emeralddragon1712 Před 4 lety +2

    Warrioooorrrrr!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @satricon
    @satricon Před 6 lety +2

    Great interview! Love that MI is still going strong

  • @TheDamnedUchiha
    @TheDamnedUchiha Před 5 lety

    Holy shit....what a genuine person.

  • @thomasstunts
    @thomasstunts Před 5 lety +4

    With ear phones in you can hear some live metal band playing in the background lol

  • @wingnutmcspazatron3957
    @wingnutmcspazatron3957 Před 6 lety +2

    Real cool guy.

  • @morgankane1643
    @morgankane1643 Před 5 lety +3

    I remember him on metal injection talking about divine heresy, and they completely dodged that band XD

  • @jacquelinehammell1241
    @jacquelinehammell1241 Před 4 lety

    The love of my life I hope I’m not in competition wit DIAMANTE Hahahah your soo inspirational and you can feel the emotion in ur voice....especially gettin sober and soooo strong “he scared the shit outta me”frank “it will never go away”oh baby...family that is severely mentally ill addiction alll day just lost 2 men that were the slightests father figures I had that were alc./drugs I love you tommy 🙏🏻🙏🏻thank you

  • @willowwonderbull7100
    @willowwonderbull7100 Před 6 lety +2

    great dude and great band anyone know what hat that is ?

  • @josharena512
    @josharena512 Před 6 lety +2

    He was best in Divine Heresy!

  • @julienbendel1349
    @julienbendel1349 Před 6 lety +2

    Is it just me, or does his speaking voice sound slightly like M.Shadows'? :)

  • @MetalRush666
    @MetalRush666 Před 6 lety

    What Candiria song did you do?! Very cool stories.

  • @blackchaku7557
    @blackchaku7557 Před 5 lety +1

    B's C's Tommy Vext for life #AlvinIsANiceGuy

  • @wickedlove229
    @wickedlove229 Před 4 lety

    Hey! What did you cut the song short?!

  • @ajsawyer4497
    @ajsawyer4497 Před 3 lety

    First song??

  • @rebeccatracy-haines6889

    I cant get any sound :(

  • @nine73soldier
    @nine73soldier Před 4 lety +1

    It’s a slippery slope from cake to drugs.

  • @serviceangelmisty5374
    @serviceangelmisty5374 Před 6 lety +1

    can never afford tickets or he never comes near my state even so just youtube for me

  • @drested1793
    @drested1793 Před 4 lety

    His brother tried to kill him!?

  • @paulmoreno3556
    @paulmoreno3556 Před 4 lety

    Dino kicked him out of the band cause he brought him his menudo cold...Dino had a hunger attack he was hangry

  • @scroppy6953
    @scroppy6953 Před 6 lety

    How old is he?

    • @danielwood7540
      @danielwood7540 Před 6 lety +1

      48

    • @scroppy6953
      @scroppy6953 Před 6 lety

      @@danielwood7540 really I thought he was 36

    • @danielwood7540
      @danielwood7540 Před 6 lety +1

      Nope he's 48 he was born in 1970

    • @ellavonyle7806
      @ellavonyle7806 Před 6 lety +2

      Ronzoe! Wth I thought he was in his early 30's!

    • @ObnoxiousCamoToe
      @ObnoxiousCamoToe Před 6 lety +2

      @@scroppy6953 The lyrics for "Remember When" tell his age. "When it was 1992. Two little kids stealing records, skipping school. We must've been like only ten--"
      He was born April 15th, 1982.

  • @GypsyRock
    @GypsyRock Před 6 lety

    Lol”I’m yo fatha “

  • @davebatson7641
    @davebatson7641 Před 4 lety

    9 people desparately need attention

  • @rain8222
    @rain8222 Před 6 lety +1

    Not bad of a band TBH

  • @patientmental875
    @patientmental875 Před 4 lety +1

    Tommy "drama queen" Vext

  • @thomasm3100
    @thomasm3100 Před 3 lety

    Well I used to like this guy, but apparently he beats women. If those allegations are true then he’s a coward. If not then I’ll apologize