582. I Toured With Monster Ian Watkins - Josh Friend (Modestep)

Andrew Gold sits down with Josh Friend, frontman of Modestep, to discuss his disturbing experiences touring with Ian Watkins of Lostprophets — the disgraced rock star who was recently killed in prison. SPONSORS: Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! Use Code ANDREW FOR 25% OFF Plaud Note: https://bit.ly/4nJWt7j Plaud Note Pro: https://bit.ly/423JiWv Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage 🎧 Listen to Modestep: https://modestep.com Josh opens up about the bizarre atmosphere on tour, the red flags he noticed long before the truth came out, and the dark side of fame that allows predators to thrive in the music industry. From manipulative stans and industry cover-ups to cancel culture to revealing conversation explores how power, money, and image can warp entire industries. Andrew and Josh also discuss the collapse of Lostprophets’ label, whether the band knew anything, and why so many musicians today have become afraid to speak their minds. Josh shares his thoughts on Bob Vylan, Diddy, Jimmy Savile, and other notorious figures, plus his hopes for the future of music — and the heretics who still dare to rebel. Watch now for a candid look behind the curtain of fame, friendship, and moral failure in the modern music scene. 🎙️ Subscribe to Heretics for more honest, controversial conversations. #HereticsPodcast #IanWatkins #Modestep Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00 Josh Friend Highlights 0:40 Josh Friend Intro 2:25 Who is Ian Watkins & The Lostprophets 4:15 What Ian Watkins Actually Did 6:10 How Did Ian Watkins Convince FANS 7:40 What Led to Modestep Touring with Lostprophets? 9:40 Ian Watkins WEIRD Behaviour 11:00 The Band Kept Him Away From Everyone 11:55 Did The Band Know? 13:40 The Label Had To Shut Down - Guilty Move? 14:25 Jimmy Savile Levels - Did Someone Know? 15:25 Their Music Does BETTER Since! 16:25 Diddy, Bieber & The Music Industry 17:30 Bob Vylan: Horrible Man 19:40 Are People Fed Up With Political Musicians? 20:40 The Problem With Creepy Musicians 21:40 False Accusations About Josh’s Friend! 23:10 When Ian Watkins Died In Prison 25:00 A Heretic Josh Admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices