Mike Spreitzer (Verona on Venus, DevilDriver) | Exclusive Metal Guitarist Interview
Metalology14 Aug 2025

Mike Spreitzer (Verona on Venus, DevilDriver) | Exclusive Metal Guitarist Interview

On this episode, Metalology welcomes Verona on Venus frontman and former DevilDriver guitarist, Mike Spreitzer to the show.

PART I: Verona on Venus
Beginning with an in depth discussion around Mike's new project, Verona on Venus, his expeirence launching a new band following his departure from such a high profile Metal band (DevilDriver), what inspired him to to tackle vocal duties for the project, being resourceful by utilzing OfferUp to add production value to Verona on Venus' music videos. His organic approach to songwriting for Verona on Venus and a surprising non-metal influence that influenced his work on Verona on Venus' "Popular Delusions" Lp.

PART II: DevilDriver
The second part of the interview, Mike is candid about his experience leaving DevilDriver, a decision he says was "the hardest decision of my life". Mike also shares that there also a new DevilDriver record in the works with original members John Boecklin (Bad Wolves) and Jon Miller (DevilDriver) and how that process led to him leaving the band. Along the way, Mike talks about some his favorite memories during his time in DevilDriver, the Guiness World Record attempt at creating the largest moshpit in history at Download, the writing chemistry between him and the original members of DevilDriver, how the chemistry changed with the following albums, and songs that he is most proudest of writing in DevilDriver's catalog.

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