Signals From Mars Podcast

Victor M. Ruiz•signalsfrommars.com

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All types of hard rock and metal interviews and music discussions since 2009.

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Episodes

Podcast Episode 178 - Lucas Kanopa Of Void Vator

Lucas Kanopa is a Uruguayan guitarist and lead singer. He came on my radar a few years ago after being mentioned to me by Patrick Kennison of the band Heaven Below. Shortly there after, Erik Kluiber, brought his name up as well. Erik has been on the show more than anyone else. He mentioned at the time that he had just left Gypsyhawk, and was playing in several L.A. bands. One of them was Void Vator along Lucas. During the interview Lucas talks about meeting both Patrick and Erik. The differences...

Apr 18, 2020•47 min•Ep. 178

Podcast Episode 177 - 2019 Part 2

This is part two of our look back as some of my favorite tracks that came out in 2019. During this episode we cover bands from E through H.

Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 177

Podcast Episode 176 - 2019 Part 1

This is part one of our look back as some of my favorite tracks that came out in 2019. During this episode we cover bands from A through D.

Mar 20, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 176

Podcast Episode 175 - Reality Check

During this episode we focus on prog metal, namely the Spanish band Reality Check. Their leadsinger Ovi joins us to discuss the album, how the band came together, and all of that good stuff.

Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 175

Podcast Episode 174 - ROCKNPOD Expo 2019

During this episode we dive head first into ROCKNPOD Expo 2019 with Mr. ROCKNPOD himself, Chris Czynszak. The episode revolves around us discussing this year's expo, guests that will be appearing, as well as music by some of the artists you can meet on August 9th and 10th at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Go here to find out more about the expo, purchase tickets, or book discounted room rates at the hotel where the event, and pre-party will take place.

Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 174

Podcast Episode 173 - Myrath

It took some doing, but I was finally able to get Zaher Zorgati from the Tunisian metal band Myrath on the show. This was a very cool conversation where we discuss (among other things) the band's history, their new album Shehili, their videos, their experience playing Sweden Rock and what it's like to be a band from Northern Africa playing metal.

Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 173

Podcast Episode 172 - Summertime Songs

What songs make you think of the heat, of the summer? Here are a collection of songs that just get you in that mood, for the sun, the beach, swimwear, or any other cliche you can think of!

Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 172

Podcast Episode 171 - Alphabet Volume 1

The concept is easy, we go through the alphabet and play a band per letter.

Jun 18, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 171

Podcast Episode 170 - The Non-Makeup Years

I haven't done a Kiss-centric episode in a long time. They're the band that got me into music, and after seeing a list that was recently published that pertained to the "greatest" non-makeup tracks by the band, it inspired me to put my own list together. There is no exact order here, just tracks that I think are cool, and there is really no other reason than that. It flip flops between songs that Gene and Paul have sung, as they did the majority of vocals during this time period. That isn't to t...

Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 170