Welcome back to Bringin' It Backwards, the podcast where we dig deep into the journeys that turned aspiring artists into legends—and where you get the inside story, straight from the source. On this episode, host Adam Lisicky sits down with Waylon Reavis of A Killer's Confession, a voice you might recognize from his iconic run fronting Mushroomhead.

Waylon opens up about growing up in rural North Carolina, where the dream of becoming a musician seemed out of reach—until a jam session with friends at 15 changed everything. He walks us through the hard-earned steps from garage band rookie to joining Mushroomhead, the battles to earn respect as the "new guy" in a legendary group, and the leap of faith required to forge his own path with A Killer's Confession.

In this raw, honest conversation, Waylon squashes rumors, shares candid advice for aspiring artists, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of A Killer's Confession's new concept album, Victim One—an ambitious, psychological exploration tied deeply to his own experiences. You'll hear the story of how the album came to life, from creative roadblocks to Easter eggs that connect to earlier records.

If you're an artist chasing your own breakthrough, or just love hearing what drives musicians past their toughest moments, this is a conversation you can't miss.

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If you've ever wondered what happens when an artist goes all-in—risking comfort for creativity, clarity for chaos, and ultimately, artistic evolution—this episode of Bringin' It Backwards is for you.

Adam Lisicky sits down for a long-awaited catch-up with Hannah Fairlight, the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor whose journey takes us from her small-town roots to international adventures, reality TV twists, and standing ovations at iconic venues like CBGB's. Three years since her last visit (and the release of Muscle and Skin), Hannah returns to share what she's discovered since: motherhood, sobriety, and most importantly, a brand new album, Lone Wolf.

In this deeply candid conversation, Hannah talks about the real stories behind reality TV, why saying "no" actually propelled her music forward, and how recording to tape in Nashville changed everything. She opens up about leaving behind the literal "album baby" era, focusing her energy on musical risk-taking, and the drive to create work that's not just for herself—but is sonically irresistible. Adam and Hannah dig into writing, surviving setbacks, finally getting to tour, and forging real connection both on stage and at home.

Whether you're a new artist chasing your first show or a fan of unapologetically honest music, Hannah's story is proof: getting uncomfortable is where the real magic happens.

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On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam sits down with Zahna—a resilient rock artist whose journey is anything but typical. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Zahna moved with her family to Ohio before spending a pivotal year in Mexico to reconnect with her roots. After settling in Texas, music quickly became her passion, from musical theater to high school battle of the bands.

But Zahna’s story goes much deeper than band stages and studio sessions. She opens up about facing—and overcoming—a serious genetic kidney disease, receiving a life-saving transplant from her mom, and navigating the toughest years of her life. Despite setbacks, Zahna turned pain into power, launching her solo career, independently releasing her acclaimed album Stronger Than Death, and—most recently—signing with Brian “Head” Welch's label (yes, from Korn!).

In this candid conversation, Zahna shares the highs and lows of her artistic journey, the story behind her explosive single "Pile of Pills," and why authenticity is her greatest strength. If you're a musician hustling to make it or just love hearing what it really takes to chase your dreams, this episode is for you.

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