The latest episode of Side Jams With Bryan Reesman features a roundtable discussion with BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack, Claudio Sanchez of COHEED AND CAMBRIA, author Chonda Sanchez, and comic book legend Todd McFarlane.

Biersack reminisces about his childhood influences, including Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's interviews on VHS tapes and the Batman comics.

He credits these with teaching him how to carry himself and read between the lines.

Todd McFarlane shares his perspective on why rock and comics have become more intertwined: "It's just become more public.

I'm the old man here.

It's just art, a big pool of art." Andy Biersack also talks about his own creative process, discussing how he tries to separate himself from his work but often ends up drawing from his own experiences.

He recalls writing novellas during COHEED AND CAMBRIA's recording sessions and creating graphic novels like the Batman White Knight series.

Claudio Sanchez delves into the connections between early MTV, comics, and music, stating that both were escapes for him growing up.

He reveals how COHEED AND CAMBRIA's discography has been influenced by comic book storytelling, particularly through their concept albums that tell sci-fi stories.

The discussion also touches on Claudio Sanchez's involvement in the "Amory Wars" comic book series and its adaptations, including a proposed TV show with Mark Wahlberg's Leverage Entertainment.

The panelists reflect on how these mediums share common themes of escapism and artistic expression.