Was there ever a point in your life when you were out of shape?

Ideally, I do anywhere between one to two hours. Jared James Nichols: “I work out every day! It doesn’t matter to me whether I am on the road or home, I do something every single day. What does Nichols enjoy doing outside of music? Staying fit, of course! We caught up with Nichols for a new Pumping Metal interview in which we discussed his daily fitness regimen, staying fit during the pandemic lockdowns, and what lessons he’s taken from his exercise routine.įirst things first: what’s your weekly routine or an average workout for you?

Fortunately, it has all turned out positively, and this new self-titled record is the result. These songs were recorded at an important time for Nichols, as he had broken his arm a few months earlier and had serious doubts about his ability to play the guitar in the same way ever again. It’s an album of his influences, the rock he grew up listening to, the blues, grunge rock, and alternative rock if it influenced him, it’s on here in some way, shape, or form. It’s a no holds barred approach to rock n’ roll, songs that are heavy on guitars and sound ideal for live shows. Now residing in Nashville and a brand ambassador for Gibson, Nichols has become a highly regarded blues rock guitarist and performer, and earlier this month dropped his third full-length album through Black Hill Records, featuring the singles “Down The Drain” and “Hard Wired.” It didn’t take long for the accolades to start coming, with a victory in the Gibson Les Paul Tribute Contest coming shortly after his move. For a young man at the age of just 33, Jared James Nichols has accomplished a hell of a lot since he first moved to Los Angeles from his native Wisconsin in 2010.

A Walk Out of the World by Ruth Nichols