Wes Scantlin Unfiltered: Music, Life, and the Road Back

2026-03-26 · 17 min · 16 entities

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Link in episode "Wes Scantlin Unfiltered: Music, Life, and the Road Back": Puddle of Mudd https://puddleofmudd.com/
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Link in episode "Wes Scantlin Unfiltered: Music, Life, and the Road Back": Puddle Of Mudd - Free https://youtube.com/watch?v=duQZb6umVMA

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In this high-energy episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, we sit down with Wes Scantlin, frontman of Puddle of Mudd, to talk about the band’s brand-new album Kiss the Machine. Wes opens up about the inspiration behind the record, the evolution of their sound, and what fans can expect from this latest chapter in their rock journey. He also shares details about upcoming tour dates, what life on the road looks like today, and how performing live continues to fuel his passion for music. Fans can check out tour dates, merch, and more at: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.puddleofmudd.com/" data-start="760" data-end="789">Puddle of Mudd</a> Want to hear the latest music? Watch the new single “Free” here: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duQZb6umVMA" data-start="860" data-end="884">Puddle Of Mudd - Free</a> Wes and Gentry dive into everything from the roots of rock music to Wes’s upbringing and how being “country at heart” shaped his style. He reflects on learning guitar in a time before YouTube, where passion, repetition, and raw dedication were the only tools, and how that old-school grind still influences his approach today. From the rise of Puddle of Mudd to the future of rock, this episode is packed with stories, attitude, and authenticity. Don’t miss it.