Dan Fila is the drummer of Canadian metal band Varga. To date, Varga have released 6 albums and played with some of the biggest names in metal, including Metallica and Rob Zombie. After parting with their label and a hiatus, Varga released two albums independently: Enter the Metal and Return of the Metal. We spoke with Dan about the new records, Varga's major label experience, the importance of community in music and his fear of snakes... Highlights: - We learn that Dan has a terrible fear of snakes- Dan tells us how becoming a dad changed his outlook on life- We hear about how Dan got involved in music, citing KISS as an early influence- Dan tells us about playing with Metallica and Rob Zombie- We talk about the pros and cons of signing to a major label, and the experience that Varga had with BMG- We discuss the importance of collaboration and community in music- Dan tells us how Varga’s music was featured in Beavis and Butthead, and the impact that had on their fanbase- We hear about Varga’s decision to put out 2 CDs instead of a double album- We talk about the differences between fans of independent music vs mainstream music, and how in many cases fans have a greater bond with independent musicians More:- View the full show notes at http://bridge-the-atlantic.com- Follow us on Twitter at @bridge_atlantic

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