Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by Sean Martin of the grunge/punk/metal project:
π₯ The Quarantined
The band's explosive new album:
πΈ Aversion to Normalcy
has already generated:
π₯ 1+ MILLION Spotify streams
π₯ 40+ MILLION TikTok views
π₯ International press coverage
Recorded at:
ποΈ Blackbird Studios
ποΈ Sound Emporium in Nashville
the album was produced and mixed by:
π§ Nathan Yarborough
(Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Halestorm, Korn, Mastodon)
and delivers a brutal, emotional exploration of:
β οΈ trauma
β οΈ addiction
β οΈ politics
β οΈ PTSD
β οΈ the illusion of "normalcy" in modern society
Led by Sean Martin, The Quarantined blend:
πΈ grunge
π€ punk
π metal
π₯ socially conscious songwriting
into a sound built on aggression, honesty, and raw emotion.
Before Aversion to Normalcy, the band built a loyal underground following through releases like:
π΅ Point the Finger
π΅ Antiquate Hate
π΅ Bedroom Inc.
earning radio play in 13 countries and praise from:
π° Rolling Stone UK
π° USA Today
π° LA Weekly
Sean's story goes far beyond music.
A former:
πΊπΈ U.S. Army Airborne Infantry soldier
who deployed to Iraq,
Sean now advocates for:
π§ veterans mental health awareness
πΏ PTSD treatment and cannabis advocacy
β€οΈ anti-bullying initiatives through Free2Luv.org
In this episode we discuss:
πΈ The making of Aversion to Normalcy
π₯ The state of rock and metal today
π§ PTSD, trauma, and music as therapy
π± Building an independent audience in the digital era
β‘ Turning pain into powerful art
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