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…

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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

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