The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams - I Prevail

Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail. Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail. From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind the scenes, the truth is far more raw. Eric and Gabe of I Prevail share what touring is really like and how the rock and metal scene is shifting right now. Expect to learn what’s happening with the rock and metal scene is music right now, what the process of writing records which deal with deeply emotional personal topics as a group is, the biggest misconceptions about being a “heavy” band in 2025, how worried the guys are about the future of streaming and AI music, what life is actually like on the road for a successful touring band, what's next for I Prevail and much more… - 0:00 The Comeback: Why Rock & Metal are Rising from the Ashes 11:14 Why Does Metal Resonate So Deeply? 19:35 Turning Chaos into Connection: How Bands Tell Personal Stories Together 27:41 Are AI Music Artists Taking Over? 47:56 Why the Creative Process Feels So Freeing 59:56 Why We Turn to Music When Life Gets Overwhelming 01:07:50 The Hidden Costs of Success 01:26:08 Coping with the Guilt of Living Your Dreams 01:35:18 How to Stay Grounded When Your Identity Keeps Shifting 01:41:00 What Goes into Crafting an Unforgettable Live Show? 01:52:50 How Can Perfectionism Hurt You? 02:03:35 Does Obsession Destroy the Variety in Life? 02:12:50 Why Relationships are What Really Matters 02:29:07 How to Keep Morale High When Tour Life Gets Tough 02:41:49 Where to Find I Prevail - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get $100 off the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostEric VanlerbergheguestGabe HelgueraguestGuestguest

Nov 22, 20252h 43mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: November 22, 2025
Duration: 2h 43m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail. Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail. From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind the scenes, the truth is far more raw. Eric and Gabe of I Prevail share what touring is really like and how the rock and metal scene is shifting right now. Expect to learn what’s happening with the rock and metal scene is music right now, what the process of writing records which deal with deeply emotional personal topics as a group is, the biggest misconceptions about being a “heavy” band in 2025, how worried the guys are about the future of streaming and AI music, what life is actually like on the road for a successful touring band, what's next for I Prevail and much more… - 0:00 The Comeback: Why Rock & Metal are Rising from the Ashes 11:14 Why Does Metal Resonate So Deeply? 19:35 Turning Chaos into Connection: How Bands Tell Personal Stories Together 27:41 Are AI Music Artists Taking Over? 47:56 Why the Creative Process Feels So Freeing 59:56 Why We Turn to Music When Life Gets Overwhelming 01:07:50 The Hidden Costs of Success 01:26:08 Coping with the Guilt of Living Your Dreams 01:35:18 How to Stay Grounded When Your Identity Keeps Shifting 01:41:00 What Goes into Crafting an Unforgettable Live Show? 01:52:50 How Can Perfectionism Hurt You? 02:03:35 Does Obsession Destroy the Variety in Life? 02:12:50 Why Relationships are What Really Matters 02:29:07 How to Keep Morale High When Tour Life Gets Tough 02:41:49 Where to Find I Prevail - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get $100 off the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Chris Williamson
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Eric Vanlerberghe
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Gabe Helguera
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Eric Vanlerberghe, The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams - I Prevail explores modern Metal’s Emotional Cost: I Prevail On Success, Sacrifice, And AI Chris Williamson sits down with members of I Prevail to explore the current boom in modern rock and metal, contrasting its visceral, high‑risk live experience with heavily produced pop shows.

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