In this episode, Ernie C, guitarist and co-founder of Body Count, joins the show to talk about the band’s fierce new album Merciless, his 50-year friendship with Ice-T, the legacy of “Cop Killer,” and working with legends like Tony Iommi, David Gilmour, and Brian May. We explore how Ernie and Ice-T formed Body Count in South Central LA, shook the music industry with their raw, political style, and how Ernie’s career as a producer led him to work with Black Sabbath on Forbidden. This episode is packed with stories from decades of metal history, from Lollapalooza to Pink Floyd reinterpretations. Listen now and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Metal Mayhem ROC: Website: https://metalmayhemroc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metalmayhemroc1851 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemROC Merch Store: https://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com Metal Devastation Radio: https://metaldevastationradio.com Pantheon Podcasts Network: http://pantheonpodcasts.com Follow Ernie C: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ernie4321 Email/Direct Contact: ernie4321@yahoo.com (as mentioned in the interview)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices