Bert McCracken of The Used | Drinks With Johnny #213

Johnny sits down with Bert McCracken of The Used as the two catch up in preparation of the upcoming Avenged Sevenfold and The Used show in Jakarta. Bert shares an entertaining story about the last time he was in Jakarta and gave some very strong weed to Tim Commerford of Prophets of Rage. We also get a DWJ EXCLUSIVE when Bert shares news of an upcoming album of B-Sides called Meds. After 12 years off of booze, Bert share what led to the change, how weed has helped and the ongoing journey he is on dealing with physical depression. We Were Young Festival has fostered an emo resurgence and the boys reminisce about emo’s first festival, Van’s Warped Tour. Learn what your new favorite phrase “boppin' off” means & what was the first album Bert owned. We learn how John Feldmann (Goldfinger/producer) is like an extended member of The Used who has played a huge in The Used sound, and as well as the upcoming solo album. Rumors spark as Bert and Johnny tease a possible Avenged Sevenfold and The Used tour in the near future. Bert shares how he will go by Bert The Used on this solo project and reveals what song The Used released that was originally going to be on his solo album. Johnny and Bert get real speaking about mental health and how depression affects each differently. Just because you are emo doesn’t mean you have to live in it. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:    / @drinkswithjohnny   Explore even more Drinks With Johnny: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DWJSpotify​​​​​​ Apple: http://bit.ly/DWJApple​​​​​​ Instagram:   / drinkswithjohnny   Facebook:   / drinkswithjohnny   Twitter:   / drinkswjohnny​​​​​   Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com​ The official YouTube channel of Avenged Sevenfold’s Johnny Christ. Subscribe for the latest podcasts and all things Drinks With Johnny.