Cleansing The Palate With MIKE MUSHOK From STAIND

HEAVY Music Interviews · Oct 12, 2023 · 21m

Interview by Kris PetersSpringfield rock outfit Staind are universally recognised for their 2001 smash hit balled It's Been A While.Unfortunately, many people in the hard rock and metal world wrote the band off because of the global success of that song, failing to care or acknowledge the fact that Staind came from much heavier pastures.Their early shows consisted of a sprinkling of originals plus covers of Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam, Tool, and Alice in Chains, among others.These bands had more of an influence on the emerging rockers, who, despite the universal acclaim sent…