Eric Goldy is a San Diego native and lifelong metalhead whose path into heavy music was ignited by Holy Diver — the iconic Dio album that first pulled him into the genre’s atmosphere of raw power and melody. But for Eric, metal isn’t just a sound — it’s family. His brother, Craig Goldy, was the guitarist for Dio, and Ronnie James Dio himself became a part of their world, even attending their father's funeral. “Ronnie went from being my favorite to being like a part of our family,” Eric reflects. “That meant everything.”

Wither was already one of Eric’s favorite bands before he joined — a local favorite that stood out even among a crowded scene. Becoming a part of it wasn’t just another gig; it was a full-circle moment. “It’s amazing to be on the other side of the stage now,” he says. What drew him to the band remains the same: their emotional weight, dark energy, and commitment to taking the music — and the fans — seriously.

 Eric’s playing is shaped by deep emotional undercurrents. He gravitates toward themes of grief and despair, and when he writes, it’s often a way to purge those feelings. He credits his brother Craig, Ronnie James Dio, and Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris as his core musical influences. And while Wither as a whole tends to follow a “less is more” philosophy, Eric admits—with a grin—that he’s sometimes the outlier.

“Sometimes I get a little too busy with my playing,” he laughs. “But I’m working on it.”

He isn’t the kind of bassist who obsesses over gear specs, but he does swear by his Ampeg amps and Dingwall basses. Songwriting, for him, isn’t about starting from scratch — it’s about collaboration. “When ideas are presented, I’m decent at turning those ideas into songs,” he says. It’s a role he thrives in: shaping the spine of a song and bringing it to life with instinct and presence.

 Outside of Wither, Eric is a small business owner, gamer, and unapologetic pro wrestling geek. He finds unexpected musical inspiration in the likes of Bruno Mars, whose songwriting and backup band he deeply respects. “Don’t believe in guilty pleasures,” he says. “If it gives you pleasure, why feel guilty?”

He’s also a huge fan of The Conjuring film series, and his proudest moment on stage came when Wither played The Whisky a Go-Go — a venue rich with rock history. “So much history lives there. To play the same stage as Jim Morrison, Van Halen, Mötley Crüe… amazing experience.”

Eric’s favorite song to perform with Wither is Together, a track that captures everything he loves about live music. “It’s all about that relationship with the audience and the sea of energy that comes from a great live show.” That connection is sacred to him. “We know and care about our fans,” he says. “If you’re paying to come watch us play, we’ll make sure you get your money’s worth.”

His message to those fans is simple and heartfelt:

“Just… thank you. And we love you.”