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We Toured With MONSTER Ian Watkins… The Signs Were There - Josh Friend (Modestep)

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Andrew Gold sits down with Josh Friend, frontman of Modestep, to discuss his disturbing experiences touring with Ian Watkins of Lostprophets — the disgraced rock star who was recently killed in prison. 🎧 Listen to Modestep: https://modestep.com Josh opens up about the bizarre atmosphere on tour, the red flags he noticed long before the truth came out, and the dark side of fame that allows predators to thrive in the music industry. From manipulative stans and industry cover-ups to cancel culture to revealing conversation explores how power, money, and image can warp entire industries. Andrew and Josh also discuss the collapse of Lostprophets’ label, whether the band knew anything, and why so many musicians today have become afraid to speak their minds. Josh shares his thoughts on Bob Vylan, Diddy, Jimmy Savile, and other notorious figures, plus his hopes for the future of music — and the heretics who still dare to rebel. Watch now for a candid look behind the curtain of fame, friendship, and moral failure in the modern music scene. 🎙️ Subscribe to Heretics for more honest, controversial conversations. #HereticsPodcast #IanWatkins #Modestep Chapters: 0:00 Josh Friend Highlights 0:40 Josh Friend Intro 2:25 Who is Ian Watkins & The Lostprophets 4:15 What Ian Watkins Actually Did 6:10 How Did Ian Watkins Convince FANS 7:40 What Led to Modestep Touring with Lostprophets? 9:40 Ian Watkins WEIRD Behaviour 11:00 The Band Kept Him Away From Everyone 11:55 Did The Band Know? 13:40 The Label Had To Shut Down - Guilty Move? 14:25 Jimmy Savile Levels - Did Someone Know? 15:25 Their Music Does BETTER Since! 16:25 Diddy, Bieber & The Music Industry 17:30 Bob Vylan: Horrible Man 19:40 Are People Fed Up With Political Musicians? 20:40 The Problem With Creepy Musicians 21:40 False Accusations About Josh’s Friend! 23:10 When Ian Watkins Died In Prison 25:00 A Heretic Josh Admires

Top Comments (10)

@LesleyPleb 2025-10-20

As a mom of an 18 month old, I can honestly say that those mothers belong in prison too... NO amount of celebrity could possibly manipulate me into allowing someone to harm my child in ANY way shape or form! Sorry, but a good mother will do absolutely anything in her power to protect her child! These women are as evil as he was!

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@modestep 2025-10-20

Thanks for having me on ol pal <3

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@hollythebordercollie2257 2025-10-19

I don't think the mothers should be let off with the excuse they were manipulated - they are still responsible for their actions

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@tonemc6047 2025-10-20

I don’t care how manipulative he was or how star struck these fans were the mothers need to be held accountable.

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@emilyleander3597 2025-10-21

As a former addict you couldn't get me high enough to let someone harm my baby. Thats fukn so disgusting and no excuse for those "mothers"

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@joehammond2092 2025-10-21

The scariest part is he only got caught when police were raiding his house on other offences, police repeatedly ignored his ex who came forward many times

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@SebbyPlaysMusic 2025-10-21

Calling Ian Watkins weird is offensive to weird people.

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@Robots-of-the-Discothèque 2025-10-22

I can’t imagine purposely hurting your child and letting someone hurt your child. It just doesn’t compute.

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@andrewgoldheretics 2025-10-19

Watch the longer version on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z1gaXc7JIxyZQ17GYJCOO?si=d99ce917c1354acd Did you encounter this monster? Are you a fan of Josh's Modestep? Let me know below. In return, here are the timestamps: 0:00 Josh Friend Highlights 0:40 Josh Friend Intro 2:25 Who is Ian Watkins & The Lostprophets 4:15 What Ian Watkins Actually Did 6:10 How Did Ian Watkins Convince FANS 7:40 What Led to Modestep Touring with Lostprophets? 9:40 Ian Watkins WEIRD Behaviour 11:00 The Band Kept Him Away From Everyone 11:55 Did The Band Know? 13:40 The Label Had To Shut Down - Guilty Move? 14:25 Jimmy Savile Levels - Did Someone Know? 15:25 Their Music Does BETTER Since! 16:25 Diddy, Bieber & The Music Industry 17:30 Bob Vylan: Horrible Man 19:40 Are People Fed Up With Political Musicians? 20:40 The Problem With Creepy Musicians 21:40 False Accusations About Josh’s Friend! 23:10 When Ian Watkins Died In Prison 25:00 A Heretic Josh Admires

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@gailfawcett5555 2025-10-21

Those women weren't mothers, they were monsters. A mother doesn't do that to their children

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