SIGNALS FROM MARS TRIVIA TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 28, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we bring you the latest edition of Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday. This episode was originally recorded on February 28st, 2023. Contestants jockey for position answering hard rock and metal-related questions. The quicker you answer the more points you get…or lose! So, it’s not as simple as just answering the questions correctly, you also have to be the quickest to do so. Can you hang with our contestants...
Mar 03, 2023•16 min•Ep. 328
SIGNALS FROM MARS | FEBRUARY 2023 ALBUMS REVIEW During this episode of Signals From Mars, Jeremy Weltman joins me for Patron’s Pick. Jeremy and I are recapping new album releases that came out in February of 2023. We discuss each week and mention those releases that stand out to us. This show will help the “there is no good new music crowd”, and will serve as a quick reminder to those putting their end-of-the-year lists together. Jeremy is one of my Patrons and started doing the Patron’s Pick se...
Mar 03, 2023•25 min•Ep. 327
SIGNALS FROM MARS TRIVIA TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we bring you the latest edition of Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday. This episode was originally recorded on February 21st, 2023. Contestants jockey for position answering hard rock and metal-related questions. The quicker you answer the more points you get…or lose! So, it’s not as simple as just answering the questions correctly, you also have to be the quickest to do so. Can you hang with our contestants...
Feb 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 326
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE | FEBRUARY 17, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Brad Dahl, and Johan Ederström join me to discuss some hot topic items in the world of hard rock and metal. Among the items we touch upon include Brian May stating that Queen may have released the firt Thrash Metal song, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Rage Against The Machine and The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Join us live every Friday for the Signals From Mars Live Stream. The show starts at 5 PM EST...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 325
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE | FEBRUARY 10, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Brad Dahl, Jeremy Weltman, and Johan Ederström join me to discuss some hot topic items in the world of hard rock and metal. Among the topics discussed include Black Sabbath: The Ballet , Paul Gilbert 's Dio tribute album, AC/DC 's Power Up came out over two years ago, what's the band doing? David Lee Roth , WTF? Join us live every Friday for the Signals From Mars Live Stream. The show starts at ...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 324
SIGNALS FROM MARS | ROCKNPOD EXPO 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, I welcome Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek Podcast and ROCKNPOD EXPO to the show. Chris discusses the 2023 edition of the ROCKNPOD Expo. Where things have gone from the inception of the expo till now. We go over this year's events. Some of the guests, the pre-party with Rare Hare , the Saturday night show, Keelfest 2 , the after-party on Sunday, Punchlines And Backlines , and the special VIP performance with Mr. Big's...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 323
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE | FEBRUARY 3, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, I welcome my Patrons for an Hour One music discussion. Joining me this week are Mr. Patron’s Pick Jeremy Weltman, Metal Dan, Brad “Yarg Metal” Dahl, and Johan. Among the topics discussed during the Hour One portion of the show will be the rising cost of concert tickets. Hedge funds buying into large festivals. And Ticketmaster/Live Nation is being taken before the U.S. Congress. Ozzy retiring from touring. ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 322
JERSEY METAL | WITH FRANK WHITE AND ALAN TECCHIO During this episode of Signals From Mars, Frank White and Alan Tecchio join the show. They are the authors of the book Jersey Metal . If the name Alan Tecchio rings a bell, he lent his comments to the classic albums series I did way back when. He has fronted bands like Hades , Non-Fiction , Autumn Hour , Seven Witches , Watchtower , Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins , and Level Fields . Frank has been photographing bands for several decades, having h...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 321
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION JANUARY 27, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, I'm joined by my Patrons MetalDan, Brad, and Jeremy. Among the topics discussed include bands producing too many versions of an album. Re-released albums, do we want them, do we need them, what makes one of these albums essential enough for you to repurchase? Pantera dates getting canceled in Germany and Austria. Kiss announcing a new Off The Soundboard Live album which is the only soundboard rec...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 320
SIGNALS FROM MARS TRIVIA TUESDAY | JANUARY 31, 2023 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we bring you the latest edition of Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday. This episode was originally recorded on January 31st, 2023. Contestants jockey for position answering hard rock and metal-related questions. The quicker you answer the more points you get…or lose! So, it’s not as simple as just answering the questions correctly, you also have to be the quickest to do so. Can you hang with our contestants? ...
Feb 03, 2023•25 min•Ep. 319
SIGNALS FROM MARS | PATRON'S PICK | JANUARY 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, Jeremy Weltman joins me for Patron’s Pick. Jeremy and I are recapping new album releases that came out in January of 2023. We discuss each week and mention those releases that stand out to us. This show will help the “there is no good new music crowd”, and will serve as a quick reminder to those putting their end-of-the-year lists together. Jeremy is one of my Patrons and started doing the Patron’s Pick se...
Feb 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 318
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION JANUARY 20, 2023 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Jeremy, Johan, and Brad join me for an Hour One music discussion. Among the topics discussed include the new Metallica song "Scream Suicide", the No Playback Festival , bands like Journey airing their dirty laundry in public, Cate Blanchett 's interaction with Margot Robbie regarding metal, and more. Join us live every Friday for the Signals From Mars Live Stream. The show starts a...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 317
SIGNALS FROM MARS | BEST OF 2022 ALBUMS COUNTDOWN During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Jeremy, Ed, Johan, Brad, Anthony, and Steve join me to discuss their favorite albums of 2022. The way this works is they submit a list of 10 albums. Each album is assigned a set of points. Number one gets 10 points, number two gets 9 points all the way down to their number ten which receives 1 point. I sum all of the points up and whichever album comes out with the most points ends up as number...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 316
SIGNALS FROM MARS | JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM DISCUSSION During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons join me to discuss Judas Priest ‘s discography. The Patrons submitted their top ten Priest albums. Each of them was assigned a set of points based on where they appeared on each Patron’s list. If they’re ranked number one, they receive 10 points. If they’re ranked number two they receive 9 points, all the way down to number ten, which received 1 point. They also picked a track to represent each...
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 315
SIGNALS FROM MARS | HOUR ONE MUSIC DISCUSSION DECEMBER 9, 2022 During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Ed and Johan join me to discuss some current topics in hard rock and metal. Among the items discussed include Pantera' s recent shows. Based on "Lux Aetera" will you enjoy 72 Seasons more than Hardwired ? The Dio documentary. Did K.K. Downing look out of place at the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame ? What's the next metal act to go into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame?...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 314
Signals From Mars 313 - Cassius King During this episode of the Signals From Mars, I am joined by Jason McMaster , and Dan Lorenzo , of Cassius King .During this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Ed and Johan join me to discuss some current topics in hard rock and metal. Among the items discussed include Pantera ’s recent shows. Based on “Lux Aetera” will you enjoy 72 Seasons more than Hardwired ? The Dio documentary. Did K.K. Downing look out of place at the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame ? Wh...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 313
METALLICA DISCUSSION During this episode of Signals From Mars, Chris Akin , and Chris Czynszak to discuss the recent release by Metallica “Lux Aeterna”. We discuss the new album 72 Seasons , their upcoming tour which features Pantera , Mammoth WVH , Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills . We get into people hating on Metallica, Dave Mustaine possibly knowing a Metallica announcement was imminent, Rick Hunolt ‘s recent comments on the band, and if 72 Seasons will make platinum status or not....
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 312
NWOBHM Discussion During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Jeremy, Johan, Brad, and Ed join the show to discuss the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal , also known as NWOBHM . I polled my Patrons and asked them to submit their top 10 favorite NWOBHM albums. As with all of our lists, their number one gets 10 points, number two gets 9 points, all the way down to ten which receives 1 point. I tally the totals up, and we get the list we go over during this episode. So, we di...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 311
SIGNALS FROM MARS HOUR ONE | NOVEMBER 11, 2022 During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Johan, Metaldan, and Dr. Poison join the show. Among the topics discussed include websites spreading rumors about Creed 's Scott Stapp replacing Vince Neil in Motley Crue . Judas Priest going into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame . George Lynch Vs. Vivian Campbell , Dokken 's Tooth And Nail vs Dio 's Holy Diver . Pantera playing Sweden Rock . Download Festival announces headliners for ...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 310
SWORD | RICK HUGHES In this episode of Signals From Mars, we welcome Rick Hughes of the band Sword . Among the topics discussed include the band’s new album III , their first album in 34 years. The process behind making the album. How Rick felt that he had to continuously up his game to match what the rest of the band had done on the album. Touring with the likes of Metallica , Alice Cooper , and Motorhead . And thanks to a heads up from former Radioactive Metal host Roch Vaillancourt , I ask Ri...
Nov 25, 2022•34 min•Ep. 309
HOUR ONE November 4, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patrons Brad, Ed, Jeremy, and Johan join the show. Among the topics discussed include the rumored Download Festival 2023 and Sweden Rock 2023 lineups. Judas Priest , the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame , K.K. Downing , and their new album. Hard Rock and Metal Christmas music, are you into it? What music-related albums you’d like to get for Christmas. And finally, the importance of tribute bands. This episode of the Signals From Mars is ...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 308
THE NEW ROSES | TIMMY ROUGH This episode of Signals From Mars features an interview with Timmy Rough , the singer and guitarist of the German band The New Roses . Among the topics discussed include the band’s new album, Sweet Poison . The diversity of the band’s influences. Touring the U.K. after Brexit. The band’s connection to the military, and playing for the German military in Afghanistan. Opening for bands such as Kiss , ZZ Top , Scorpions , and Aerosmith (among others). Playing on two edit...
Nov 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 307
HOUR ONE OCTOBER 28, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we welcome my Patrons Metaldan and Dr. Poison to the show. Hour One is a music discussion episode. This is a speed version of the show, thanks to technical difficulties, we have roughly half an hour to squeeze in our discussion. Among the topics discussed include John 5 officially being names Motley Crue ‘s Touring Guitarist. Will the Kiss Kruise continue without the current four members of the band? Should a band switch their lead ...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 306
Dead City Ruins | Tommy Cain In this episode of Signals From Mars, Tommy Cain of Dead City Ruins joins the show. Among the items discussed include their new lead singer Steve Welsh . Steve is best known for his YouTube videos where he mimics other artists. How difficult was it for him to find his own voice on the band’s new album Shockwave ? Working with Gene “Machine” Freeman on Shockwave . We also discuss the reality of an Australian band trying to tour the rest of the world in 2022. And much ...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 305
HOUR ONE OCTOBER 21, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, my Patron Ed Ferguson joins the show for a solid music discussion. Among the topics discussed include his upbringing in an extremely religious household. Trying to listen to some of his favorites during the height of 80s Satanic Panic . The loss of danger in hard rock and metal. If you grow up with your folks blasting Slayer , are they seen as a dangerous and edgy band, like they were considered when they burst onto the scene? We al...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 304
MICHAEL WILTON | QUEENSRYCHE In this episode of Signals From Mars, I am joined by Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton . Among the topics discussed during the interview include the band’s new album Digital Noise Alliance . Their current tour with Judas Priest , and the band’s setlist. The dynamic between the band and lead singer Todd LaTorre . Has it changed over the years? Michael’s go-to gear, including his signature ESP Skull guitar. Although the original intent was to do a video interview, i...
Oct 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 303
HOUR ONE OCTOBER 14, 2022 In this episode of Signals From Mars, During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons Jeremy and Johan join the show for a solid music discussion. Among the topics discussed include Skid Row , Lacuna Coil , Alter Bridge , Motley Crue , Bloodstock 2023, and Iron Maiden 2023 European tour. We talk about new hard rock and metal releases. Bands redoing their own material. Is John5 replacing Mick Mars in Motley Crue ? Ryan J. Downey’s Stream N Destroy Ne...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 302
New Beginnings During this episode of the Signals From Mars, I am joined by some of my Patrons to discuss various hard rock and metal topics. We have an international cast with Johan in Sweden, Ed in Kentucky and Jeremy in the UK. Among the topics discussed include my recent interview with SirusXM personality, and former host of the Talking Metal Podcast , Mark Strigl . I did the interview on The Victor M. Ruiz Podcast which is offered via the Signals From Mars Patreon page. You can find that he...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 301
THE END - FEATURING JOSHUA TOOMEY AND ANTHONY MACKEY This episode of the Signals From Mars is episode 300 of the Mars Attacks Podcast. It is both the 13th anniversary of the podcast and its last show. Thank you for listening and supporting the show thirteen years later. Joining me for the show are Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast , and one of my Patrons, Anthony Mackey . The neat thing is that after last week's 1983 discussion with my Patrons I kept thinking, that I'd love to chat with A...
Sep 09, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 300
1983 | PART 2 During this episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast, my Patrons join me to discuss their favorite and best albums of 1983. This is part two of a two-part series. In this episode, I countdown the top 5 albums as voted on by my Patrons. Plus the three tracks they voted on the most. This episode of the Signals From Mars is the audio version of the August 26th, 2022 episode of the Signals From Mars live stream. Join us live for Signals From Mars. Ask questions, talk to others, and partake!...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 299
