The Audio/Tech report for quarter 2 of 2024 is here & as always Professor Skylab brings us the latest on audio greatness. He provides the playbook for record collectors on how to navigate through the world of vinyl pressings. The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Professor Skylab https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes District 97 https://district97.net/ https://www.facebook.com/District97/ https://www.instagram...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Texas Desert Rock band High Desert Queen is set to release their new album "Palm Reader" at the end of this month. Singer Ryan Gamey joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the album, the record store experience, & his path into heavy rock music. Please enjoy the episode! High Desert Queen https://highdesertqueen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/highdesertqueen/ https://www.instagram.com/highdesertqueen https://x.com/hdq_band https://highdesertqueen.bandcamp.com/album/palm-reader The Hook...
May 19, 2024•49 min
John Corabi's return to The Dead Daisies has brought excitement to their fans across the globe. He visits The Hook Rocks for a chat about the decision to return & recording the new album at the historic Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. Please enjoy the episode! The Dead Daisies https://thedeaddaisies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadDaisies https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddaisies https://twitter.com/TheDeadDaisies The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagr...
May 17, 2024•36 min
Halestorm's guitarist Joe Hottinger strives to find the connection between moments that move us. He explores the role music has with creating emotion & how his love of photography allows him to develop another perspective on his recent visit with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! Joe Hottinger https://www.halestormrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJoeHottinger/ https://www.instagram.com/thejoestorm https://twitter.com/thejoestorm The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Rising up from Northern California Red Voodoo is on a path to greatness. Singer Dino McCord sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about his influences, being mentored by Tesla's Frank Hannon & Sammy hagar, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Red Voodoo https://redvoodooband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RedVoodooband/ https://www.instagram.com/redvoodooband/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRoc...
May 13, 2024•45 min
Fresh off The Winery Dogs tour Richie Kotzen returns his focus to his solo music with a new song "Cheap Shots" & a new album out this fall. Richie tells The Hook Rocks about the current status of The Winery Dogs, when more music is coming from Smith/Kotzen . & his story of authenticity throughout his career. Please enjoy the episode! Richie Kotzen https://richiekotzen.com/index.html https://www.facebook.com/richiekotzenmusic https://www.instagram.com/richie_kotzen https://twitter.com/ric...
May 10, 2024•49 min
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are back with their new album "Electrified"! Tyler sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the music, the songs, & the creative process. We dive into his studio & their independent label and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TylerBryantAndTheShakedown/ https://www.instagram.com/tbshakedown/ https://twitter.com/tbshakedown The Hook Rock...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Our friends Kaz & Izzy visit The Hook Rocks to discuss their favorite genre of music, Metalcore. Bands such as Sleep Token & Bad Omens are part of the discussion as well as the need for more grassroots support in the world of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! The Heavy Rock Show https://www.theheavyrockshow.com/ https://twitter.com/ELRRocks https://www.instagram.com/elrrocks https://twitter.com/Izzyriderx https://www.instagram.com/izzyriderx/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/T...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes bassist Michael Anthony for a great conversation about his Mad Anthony Cafe website & his involvement with the Save The Heartbeat foundation. The conversation moves to the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's "1984". Michael speaks to the bands decision to have more keyboards in their music and the impact the song "Jump" had on their success. We also discuss the US Festival & the upcoming "Best of Both Worlds" tour with Sammy Hagar! Please enjoy the episode! Michael An...
May 02, 2024•57 min
The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheo...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Rock journalist Andrew Daly returns to The Hook Rocks and kicks off our Guitar Legends series. Our inaugural episode features a discussion about the iconic George Lynch. We reflect on the remarkable Lynch Mob debut album "Wicked Sensation", how he is defined as a guitar player, as well as the person he is. Please enjoy the episode! Andrew Daly https://www.guitarworld.com/author/andrew-daly https://www.facebook.com/andrew.daly.5203/ https://www.instagram.com/ajdwriter88/ https://twitter.com/AJDWr...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Stand up Comedian and friend of the show Don Jamieson returns to The Hook Rocks for a discussion about his new comedy album "No Sleep Til McSorley's". Don speaks on how he develops his jokes, defining his perspective, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Don Jamieson http://www.donjamieson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficial https://www.instagram.com/donjamiesonofficial https://twitter.com/realdonjamieson Pre-order the light ale/dark ale vinyl here: https://experiencevinyl.com/colle...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr
Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson reflects on the life of drummer Brit Turner, who passed away last month. He speaks about his relationship with Brit, and what he meant o him and the band. We also discuss the bands current tour and more. Please enjoy the episode! Blackberry Smoke https://www.blackberrysmoke.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmoke https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke https://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https:/...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation & the anticipated TIKTOK ban. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/justice-department-sue-ticketmaster-live-nation-alleged-monopoly-ticketing-industry-report https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/tiktok-bill-foreign-influence...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The legend Lita Ford visits The Hook Rocks to discuss her career in hard rock & heavy metal with her views on ACDC, Van Halen, & more. She also reflects on how the industry has changed as well as her thoughts on the emerging bands in the new rock scene. Please enjoy the conversation! Lita Ford http://www.litafordonline.com/ https://www.facebook.com/litaofficial https://www.instagram.com/litafordofficial https://twitter.com/litaford The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ ht...
Apr 17, 2024•47 min
Set to begin the continuation of their "On The Prowl" tour lead vocalist of Steel Panther Michael Starr sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the essence of the band & how it celebrates the music of an important era in rock music. Michael reflects on the bands history & when he knew the their audience was about to explode. Please enjoy the episode! Steel Panther https://steelpanther.com/ https://www.facebook.com/steelpanther https://www.instagram.com/steelpanther https://twitter.com/S...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min
Ray West has never been able to shed the rock 'n' roll' life. From his days in Spread Eagle to his latest project SupaFly he has always felt the need to create. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project on an all new episode. Please enjoy the episode! Ray West https://www.facebook.com/raywestfanpage https://www.instagram.com/raywestvocals/ https://twitter.com/RayWest6 The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/Th...
Apr 13, 2024•52 min
The new Goodbye June album "Deep In The Trouble" will be out later this summer and The Hook Rocks shares a brief preview of the first single "The Hard Way" during this episode. We talk with both Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower about the bands new record as well as the upcoming Badflower release that is being recorded right now. They share stories about their friendship, what it took to get the new Goodbye June album made, the Nashville Community, & Joey playing bas...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
After the success of last years song "Spirits High", The Exies frontman Scott Stevens found himself reflecting on his life which provided a path to the bands new song "For What It's Worth". He shares his journey that helped him move forward on the latest Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! The Exies https://theexies.net https://www.facebook.com/TheExiesOfficial https://www.instagram.com/exiesscott/ https://twitter.com/Exiesofficial The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ htt...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The album gave a voice to every kid across the globe as it put the listener in the songs. It is legendary and iconic. Lead singer Dee Snider of Twisted Sister discusses the album "Stay Hungry" with The Hook Rocks and what lead up to its success on its 40th anniversary. Please enjoy the conversation! Dee Snider https://deesnider.com/ https://www.facebook.com/facedeesnider/ https://www.instagram.com/deesnider https://twitter.com/deesnider http://www.twistedsister.com/ The Hook Rocks https://www.fa...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from January through March 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the first quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year starts off strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but difficult with a few tough choices. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRock...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 55 min
Bassist Marco Mendoza is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks Podcast. We discuss his incredible career and the amazing musicians he has worked with including his fondness for The Dead Daisies. Marco also talks about his own music with his recent album "New Direction" & the influences that helped create the music. Please enjoy the episode! Marco Mendoza https://www.marcomendoza.com/ https://www.facebook.com/marcomendozaofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/marcomendozaofficial/ https://twitter.c...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Guitar phenom Pete Dankelson returns to The Hook Rocks with the gift of new music. His band Pete's Diary is set to release their new single "Gotta Let You Go" this Friday from their debut full length album "Keep On Rockin", out this June. Pete talks how the band took a big step forward in songwriting while working with acclaimed producer & ex-Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson. He also speaks about his friendship with LA. Guns guitar player Tracii Guns. Please enjoy the conversation! Pete's D...
Apr 01, 2024•58 min
With one of the best online publications supporting new music founder of Banded PR Rebecca Potzner advocates for new rock music through her passion for the genre. She returns to the Hook Rocks to discuss where things are in new rock as well as the challenges, observations, why it's so important to support your local original music scene. Please enjoy the conversation! Rebecca Potzner https://www.bandedpr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bandedpr https://www.instagram.com/bandedpr https://twitter.co...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
With two new singles and a new album on the way The Georgia Thunderbolts are ready to rock once again. Joined by both vocalist Tj Lyle & guitarist Riley Couzzourt they chat with The Hook Rocks about songwriting, making music, & how they have found their sound. Please enjoy the conversation! The Georgia Thunderbolts https://www.georgiathunderbolts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GAThunderbolts https://www.instagram.com/gathunderbolts/ https://twitter.com/GAThunderbolts The Hook Rocks https:...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr
Singer Corey Glover speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project Sonic Universe & their album "It Is What It Is". He goes in depth about his creative process and shares what the mindset he needs in order to reach an authentic sense in his music. It is a conversation like nothing we've had before. Please enjoy the episode! Corey Glover & Sonic Universe https://sonicuniverseofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sonicuniversemusic https://www.instagram.com/sonicuniversemusic https:/...
Mar 26, 2024•51 min
With the release of their fifth album "V" earlier this year the band Lucifer continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Lead singer Johanna Sadonis sits down with The Hook Rocks to talk their recent tour of the US, the new record, & the impact religion & occult literature had on her upbringing. Please enjoy the conversation! Lucifer https://www.facebook.com/luciferofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/lucifertheband/ https://twitter.com/lucifertheband https://linktr.ee/LuciferTheBand The ...
Mar 24, 2024•53 min
Some of the most recognizable rock albums were released from 1980 to 1990. However, this episode is about the albums that should've been huge. The music most casual rock fans have dismissed or simply forgotten. We choose our ten with Chris Preston from My Rock 'n' Roll Heaven Please enjoy the episode! Chris Preston https://twitter.com/RockTheseTweets https://www.instagram.com/myrockandrollheaven The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https:/...
Mar 22, 2024•2 hr 2 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes the return of Orianthi on an all new episode. The singer/guitarist talks the return to her blues roots on the latest single "First Time Blues" featuring Joe Bonamassa. We also discuss her view of the music industry and what the true realities are for many artists. Please enjoy the episode! Orianthi https://www.orianthi.me/ https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/ https://www.instagram.com/iamorianthi https://twitter.com/orianthi The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRo...
Mar 21, 2024•43 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes Chicago blues based rock band Primal Moon on the New Music Spotlight. The boys talk the realities of being an original rock band trying to make a name in the sea of cover bands. The conversation then turns to their 2023 album "Ain't Gonna Change". We learn about the bands music & how they found their sound. Please enjoy the episode! Primal Moon https://www.primalmoonband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/primalmoonband/ https://www.instagram.com/primalmoonband https://twi...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min
