Send us a text The legendary and influential Armed Vision band from Rockford, IL joins Tom in the studio for this long-form interview. Vocalist Rex Scott, guitarist Jay Samp, and drummer Lance Porter take calls, and discuss the band's storied history as they prepare for a triumphant hometown reunion show... Inside the Interview: 03:40 - About the big reunion show coming up on July 28th... 04:39 - On the set list and AV merchandise... 06:55 - On Lance's travels, transporting the drum kit, and "dr...
Jul 19, 2017•38 min
Send us a text Producer/songwriter and drummer for Linkin Park Colin Brittain talks with Tom about writing and producing with some of today's top acts including Papa Roach and Japan's One OK Rock among others... Inside the Interview: 02:53 - On Colin's bio as "the ultimate genre blender..." 03:14 - On the making of the Papa Roach track "Periscope"... 04:14 - On the making of the One OK Rock track "Take What You Want"... 05:39 - An insider's look at Japan's One OK Rock... 07:48 - On how relations...
Jul 12, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom talks with drummer, Scott Phillips & bassist, Brian Marshall from Alter Bridge backstage at the Northern Invasion 2017 festival in Somerset, WI... Inside the Interview: 01:31 - Brian & Scott's least favorite interview question... 01:47 - Touring in 2017... what's better, what's worse from back in the day... 03:04 - Summarize the evoloution of Alter Bridge from the 1st album to present... 04:31 - On what Brian & Scott uniquely bring to Alter Bridge as a rhythm secti...
Jul 02, 2017•9 min
Send us a text Tom's 1st interview with Michael Sweet from Stryper in the Fall of 2016 talking about his latest solo album One Sided War ... Inside the Interview: 02:23 - On the album One Sided War ... 03:25 - On melody, or the lack thereof, in hard rock music today... 04:54 - On the diversity between heavy and light within Michael's music... 06:41 - On running from the past in the past... 07:29 - On the classic Stryper sound and still staying relevant... 09:08 - The players, the performances, t...
Jun 26, 2017•26 min
Send us a text Shatter Our Silence Founder and Executive Director, Kevin Polky and Tom discuss the all-important topic of suicide awareness and assistance. Inside the Interview: 01:38 - About Kevin Polky... 03:13 - How did Shatter Our Silence come to exist? 04:45 - When did SOS begin, and what are some recent events? 05:50 - Top 3 goals of the SOS organization... 07:43 - Performing Arts partnerships with SOS... 08:33 - On the 2016 inaugural SOS events... 10:11 - Upcoming events... 13:26 - Crisis...
Jun 14, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Jerry Dixon from Warrant talks with Tom about the band's latest album, his long tenure in Warrant, some overlooked music in Warrant's back catalog, Jani Lane, Warrant's "black years," sobriety, and more... Inside the Interview: 02:44 - On the fact that Warrant has recorded 9 studio albums... 03:44 - On the evolution of Warrant's songwriting... 04:26 - On Jerry's contributions as a songwriter in recent years... 05:17 - Is there a favorite song on the new album that Jerry either wro...
Jun 04, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom's reactions, commentary, and tribute to the shocking news of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden's passing in May of 2017 after photographing the band just 3 days earlier at the Northern Invasion music festival in Wisconsin... Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https://solo.to/tomleu 👉🏻 https://facebook.com/tomleu 👉🏻 https://instagram.com/tomleu...
May 24, 2017•26 min
Send us a text Tom's interview with serial entrepreneur Phillip Ryan Block from Independent Ear Productions and Block Media Group. Inside the Interview: 02:34 - What is Independent Ear Productions (IEP)? 04:13 - What are IEP's services? 05:08 - How do you find artists to bring into IEP? 05:37 - What does "hustle" mean to you, and why do so many not walk the talk? 06:53 - How does one stop making excuses and overcome fear? 07:33 - What is Block Media Group? 08:31 - On blazing your own trails... 0...
May 09, 2017•22 min
Send us a text Tom's first in-depth interview with George Lynch of Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM, and Sweet & Lynch about the latest KXM album, his thoughts on jam bands, the recent Dokken reunion, and his insights about human nature and philosophy specific to music and the world at large... deep stuff, but always great stuff coming from George... Inside the Interview: 02:45 - On the making of the latest KXM album Scatterbrain... 03:46 - Is there more pressure going into the studio without much pre...
Apr 30, 2017•24 min
Send us a text Tom's interview with Austin Dickinson from the excellent UK band As Lions. If you're into heavy, melodic, and well-produced music with intelligent lyrics, then As Lions is a great band to check out. Austin also happens to be the son of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson. Inside the Interview: 02:24 - On making the As Lions debut album Selfish Age... 03:31 - On the melodic nature of the album... 04:32 - On the songwriting process for As Lions... 05:29 - On shooting the acoustic video fo...
Apr 23, 2017•19 min
Send us a text Tom interviews veteran music journalist, author of six books including two about AC/DC, and paranormal researcher Susan Masino. Inside the Interview: 00:34 - Susan's extensive bio and history with Tom... 02:20 - On living in Savannah, GA... 03:11 - About Susan's latest book AC/DC FAQ... 04:40 - On Susan's first encounter with AC/DC in 1977... 05:46 - On writing the screenplay for Susan's first book Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy ... 06:55 - On fielding advances from Bon Scott & Angus Y...
Apr 17, 2017•32 min
Send us a text Tom's recent interview with guitarists Ringo Nelson and Gregg DeCarlo, drummer Wally Houck, and new lead singer Chuck Stout from Rockford's RIPT about the next era of the band... Inside the Interview: 01:27 - On the recent line-up changes in the RIPT camp... 02:42 - What things are like now with Chuck in the band... 03:23 - It's not just reunion shows anymore; it's a new era for RIPT... 04:40 - What can fans expect of the new RIPT? 05:35 - On how Chuck is assimilating into the new...
Apr 09, 2017•29 min
Send us a text Tom interviews Dan Eisman and Debbie Akre from the Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) organization and gets some behind-the-scenes insights about the group's past, present, and future. Inside the Interview: 01:44 - What is the RAMI and what were the beginnings and evolution of the organization? 03:33 - What is the RAMI voting process currently? 06:11 - About the 26th Annual RAMI Awards show... 07:01 - About the RAMI scholarships initiatives... 08:14 - On Debbie's role as treasure...
Apr 02, 2017•20 min
Send us a text Tom interviews Night Ranger drummer, singer, and songwriter Kelly Keagy about the band's 12th studio album Don't Let Up , Kelly's approach to drumming, his solo projects, working with Bill Champlin from Chicago, and more... Inside the Interview: 02:30 - On Night Ranger's latest album Don't Let Up ... 03:07 - On Night Ranger's experiences making records throughout their career... 04:30 - On self-producing albums these days... 05:07 - On working with Brad Gillis and Jack Blades all ...
Mar 26, 2017•18 min
Send us a text Tom's first in-depth interview with former White Lion frontman Mike Tramp is featured here. Tom covers Mike's extensive and impressive solo catalog, and his nearly 40 year career past and present... Inside the Interview: Does he miss the old days of the music business? Does the resurgence of the 80's & 90's era of music surprise him? On technology and music today... Is music still all about the song, even today? On Mike's new solo album "Maybe Tomorrow" and the first single "C...
Mar 20, 2017•31 min
Send us a text Tom Leu interviews filmmakers Kyle Kruger and Steve McClure of the music documentary "Hair I Go Again" on SOUND MATTERS Radio to talk about the film's genesis, the 5 year journey to complete the film, the numerous rock star interviews and cameos, as well as their current band, Bullet In The Chamber. Inside the Interview: 03:38 - What's the film really about and what's its genesis? 04:50 - Where did the idea to do a film (about the old band) come into play? 05:51 - Is it common for...
Mar 14, 2017•36 min
Send us a text Tom is joined by guitarist and songwriter, Bill Leverty of Firehouse on SOUND MATTERS Radio for an in-depth conversation about Bill's new solo single "You're a Natural (Disaster)," his impressive back catalog of solo albums, the history of, and updates on Firehouse, the music business past and present, and much more... Inside the Interview: 01:40 - On intellectual property in the age of the internet... 03:00 - On photography & concert photography... 05:04 - About Bill's new so...
Mar 05, 2017•37 min
Send us a text Tom Leu from Sound Matters Radio interviews Stephen Pearcy of RATT and talks about his latest solo album "Smash," sobriety, upcoming touring plans, Ratt news, the Bobby Blotzer saga, meeting Robert Plant, and more. Inside the Interview: 01:20 - On Stephen's new solo album "Smash"... 03:00 - Collaborating with Chris Hager... 03:26 - On the process of recording his 4th solo album compared to others... 04:40 - On working with Beau Hill again... 05:13 - About the track "Rain"... 05:54...
Feb 27, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom interviews Phil Collen from Def Leppard and talks about the band's new DVD release, the upcoming tour with Poison & Tesla, producing new music, and getting to share the stage with his heroes, and more... Inside the Interview: 00:45 - On the new Def Leppard live DVD "And There Will Be A Next Time... Live in Detroit" 05:23 - On the 2017 tour with Def Leppard, Poison, & Tesla... 06:29 - On producing the new Tesla album... 09:45 - On the Def Leppard tribute band Ded Flatbi...
Feb 20, 2017•13 min
Send us a text Chad Cherry of The Last Vegas joins Tom on Sound Matters Radio Episode #006 to talk about all things TLV, his acoustic duo project called Cherry/Martin, and his killer clothing line, Chad Cherry Clothing... Inside the Interview: 01:26 - On living in Los Angeles... 02:52 - On his relationship with Nikki Sixx these days... 03:55 - About the latest The Last Vegas album "Eat Me"... 05:20 - How does songwriting work within The Last Vegas... 06:57 - Travelling, rehearsing, & evolvin...
Feb 13, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom's 1st in-depth interview with Jack Russell of Jack Russell's Great White discussing the new album "He Saw It Comin," internet trolls, sobriety, his relationship with his previous bandmates, & more... Inside the Interview: 01:55 - On how the Beatles' "Help" album transformed his life & career... 02:44 - The story behind the title track "He Saw It Comin" & the new album's artwork... 04:52 - The story behind the first single "Sign of the Times"... 05:57 - On internet ...
Feb 05, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom interviews Igz Kincaid & Erik Michael, the masterminds behind Chicago’s heavy metal maestros, Hessler about their latest release Skeleton Crew , recent line-up changes, and their upcoming 2017 plans. Inside the Interview: 02:07 - On Hessler's discography... 05:02 - Changes in Hessler's line-up... 06:08 - On Igz as lead vocalist... 07:56 - Caller w/question about Hessler's permanent rhythm section & The Last Vegas' Arling Bros... 11:20 - On sharing the stage with Udo Di...
Jan 30, 2017•21 min
Send us a text The Sound Matters interview with AntiHero Magazine Publisher & Editor in Chief, Thomas Woroniak about the realities of running an online music magazine, branding, inside concert photography, and the future of the rock and metal magazine. Tom is an excellent music photographer and has shot a who's who of the biggest rock and metal acts in the world for many years. Inside the Interview: 01:55 - Tom's background in music & media... 02:46 - On studying music theory in college....
Jan 23, 2017•20 min
Send us a text Tom Leu's "Sound Matters" radio interview with founding guitarist, Ringo Nelson, and Chuck Stout from RIPT about their upcoming 30th Anniversary reunion show, and the heydays of one of Rockford, IL's best loved bands. Inside the Interview: 01:41 - On the big 30th Anniversary reunion show... 03:55 - On other RIPT reunion shows in recent years... 04:34 - On the early RIPT gigs & bus trips... 07:23 - New Years Eve 1989... 08:24 - On the special chemistry between RIPT members... 0...
Jan 16, 2017•20 min
Send us a text Tom Leu of "Sound Matters" radio talks to veteran UK music journalist Mark Dean about his experiences interviewing a long list of legendary rock and metal musicians, and what it’s like behind the scenes and backstage with some of music's biggest acts. Inside the Interview: 03:22 - How Mark got started in music journalism... 05:49 - On dealing with competitors & resentment... 07:22 - A partial list of Mark's legendary interviews... 08:40 - On Mark's interview questions... 09:51...
Jan 09, 2017•20 min
Send us a text Tom's guest appearance and conversation with Marvin Lowe on The Inside Pitch Radio Show April 6, 2013. Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https://solo.to/tomleu 👉🏻 https://facebook.com/tomleu 👉🏻 https://instagram.com/tomleu...
Jan 06, 2017•24 min
Send us a text Tom's guest appearance and conversation on Rockford Originals July 20, 2012 with Vince Chiarelli on Rockford College Radio discussing The Musician's Corner® resources. Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https://solo.to/tomleu 👉🏻 https://facebook.com/tomleu 👉🏻 https://instagram.com/tomleu...
Jan 05, 2017•40 min
Send us a text Tom's guest appearance and conversation with Susan Masino on the WJJO Local Stage July 16, 2004 discussing The Musician's Corner® resources. Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https://solo.to/tomleu 👉🏻 https://facebook.com/tomleu 👉🏻 https://instagram.com/tomleu...
Jan 04, 2017•21 min
Send us a text Tom's guest appearance on Samm Brown's For The Record radio show August 15, 2003 discussing The Musician's Corner® resources. Support the show Connect with Tom: 👉🏻 https://solo.to/tomleu 👉🏻 https://facebook.com/tomleu 👉🏻 https://instagram.com/tomleu...
Jan 04, 2017•43 min
