In this episode we are joined by Matthew Nelson. Matthew talks about Nelson’s recent live stream, their upcoming Christmas shows, the 30th anniversary of After the Rain, a retrospective coming next year, releasing “Two Heads Are Better Than One” (from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) with Gunnar’s vocals, Dweezil Zappa, getting literally paraded around Seattle during the height of grunge, navigating the mi-90s, John Kalodner, valuable lessons Ricky Nelson taught them, Pat Smear showing them...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr
In this episode we are joined by Reb Beach. Reb talks about his new instrumental solo album, David Throckmorton, the progress of the new Winger album, working with Kip Winger, Karma, the 2nd album from Black Swan, the greatness of Robin McAuley, Jeff Pilson, what Joel Hoekstra has brought to Whitesnake, becoming the music director for WS, David Coverdale, the impact Eddie Van Halen had on him, Joe Perry, and a lot more! We kick the episode off with the new single form Void Vator, AND we have a s...
Dec 17, 2020•53 min
In this episode we are joined by Cristian Machado. Cristian talks about his new solo album “Hollywood y Sycamore”, reworking Ill Nino songs, the emotional aspect behind his new music, finding a new audience, releasing music during a pandemic, covering Post Malone and Pink Floyd, covering Life of Agony and the choice to cover Weeds, leaving Ill Nino, his future project with ex-Ill Nino members Ahrue Luster and Diego Verduzco, providing legal assistance for families during the pandemic, listening ...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr
In this episode we are joined by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. Mikael talks about the band’s new album “Moment”, recording the album during the pandemic, the lack of touring, preparing for a live stream, what the additions of Christopher Amott and Johan Reinholdz have brought to the band, how Amott and Reinholdz added to the writing process, working on other projects, keeping his voice in shape, why Swedish music is so great, Depeche Mode, Hammerfall, and a lot more! We kick the episode of...
Dec 07, 2020•46 min
In this episode we bring two interviews with both Mitch Perry and In Theory. Mitch talks about Mitch Perry Group’s new album “Music Box”, the new single and video for St Valentine, Keith England’s vocals, their reworking of The Stones classic Jumpin Jack Flash, Humble Pie, The Faces, Pat Thrall’s guitar advice, navigating through a pandemic with new music, giving guitar lessons, writing instrumental songs, the influence Eddie Van Halen had on his playing style, recording a cover of Van Halen’s L...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode we are joined by John Corabi. John talks about his upcoming solo album, working and writing with Marti Fredricksen, completing his upcoming autobiography, the Aerosmith Live Bootleg show he did with Brian Tichy, his departure from Dead Daisies, Marco Mendoza, Richard Fortus, stories about performing with Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Eric Dover, Ryan Roxie, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ian Corabi, Topher Nolan, performing during the pandemic, The Social Dilemma, the poli...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 41 min
In this milestone episode we are joined by Severmind. Derek, Stacy, Thad and Blake talk about their recent singles, the status of their forthcoming album, their involvement with the Normal Terror movie soundtrack, performing during the pandemic, Blake’s addition to the band, Benny’s Little Weasel, Zero Crossing, Thad’s involvement in the EVH Tribute at IDL Ballroom, love for the Tom Green and the IDL, looking back on 15 years of Severmind, love for Steve Harris, Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains, RUS...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 55 min
In this episode we are joined by Mike Spreitzer of Devildriver. Mike talks about DD’s new album Dealing With Demons Vol 1, what to expect from DWD2, Dez’s vocals on “Wishing”, his writing process, working with Neil Tiemann and how they compliment each other, working with Austin D’Amond, producing acts like Wednesday 13, what he has learned from producers like Steve Evetts, Outlaws Till the End, the Second Stage of Ozzfest 2004, surfing, being active during the pandemic, Eddie Van Halen’s tone an...
Nov 19, 2020•52 min
In this episode we are joined by Page Hamilton of Helmet. Page talks about Helmet’s 2016 album “Dead to the World”, the status of a new album, 2 live releases coming soon, a possible release of cover songs, a look back at “Aftertaste”, giving guitar lessons and songwriting classes, the early days with Tommy Victor of Prong, CBGB’s, jazz, the power of AC/DC, his early memories of being into Van Halen, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, keeping busy during the pandemic, and a ton more! We kick the episode off ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode we are joined by Tyler Bryant of Tyler Brant and The Shakedown. Tyler talks about recording the new album “Pressure” during the pandemic, working with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke on a new song, what Graham Whitford and Caleb Crosby bring to The Shakedown, touring with Clutch and Sevendust, Graspop Festival, having a lot of output in the past few years, working with Ray Wyllie Hubbard on new music, the power of music during a pandemic, Larkin Poe, what he has learned from pr...
Nov 12, 2020•54 min
In this episode we are joined by Donnie Vie. We kick the episode off with Paullett Hasse of Fist of Rage joining Trent to co-host this episode. Paullett talks about everything going on with Fist of Rage, her experience with Enuff Z'Nuff at Rocklahoma 2007, The Revivalists, and more. We then get into Trent and Jason's interview with Donnie Vie. Donnie talks with us about his new single Party Time, the significance of the song to his career, filming the video, his 2019 album “Beautiful Things”, Pa...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we are joined by Damon Johnson. Damon returns to the podcast to talk about his recent live stream of Thin Lizzy songs, the greatness of Richie Faulkner, his upcoming album Battle Lessons, working with Jarred Pope and Robbie Harrington, his great working relationship with Nich Rasquelenez, using Indegogo after his experience in the PledgeMusic fiasco, what he learned from Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Phil Lynott, AC/DC, how Jason Isbell inspired him, the impact Eddie Van Halen had...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 29 min
In this episode we are joined by Blake Bedsaul of SAUL. Blake talks about the band’s new debut full length album, the pandemic effect on its release, everything Chris Dawson has done to help the band, covering Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, the genius of Morgan Rose and his contribution to the track “Inside”, the dynamic of working with his brother Zack, what William Mcllravy brings to the live show, working with Melissa Cross Vocal Studio on his vocal technique, developing his style, David Draiman, ...
Nov 02, 2020•54 min
In this episode we are joined by Alan Robert for his return to the podcast. Alan talks about The Beauty of Horror Series, his new TBOH releases, where his inspiration comes from, the status of new music from Life of Agony, a look back at “Ugly” after 25 years, The Sound of Scars, playing Animal Crossing, a possible collection of LOA drawings / lyric sheets, and a lot more! We kick the episode off with talk about new albums from Armored Saint and Sevendust, music from Derek Day, Vernon Reid, and ...
Oct 28, 2020•48 min
In this episode we pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen. We are joined by 14 previous guests of our podcast, and each one shares early memories of Van Halen, ways EVH influenced them, favorite songs and albums, Alex Van Halen, encounters with Eddie, tour stories, and more. We share our thoughts to begin the episode, including our Top 10 favorite songs from both the DLR era and the Sammy Hagar era. This episode includes all new interviews with: Frank Hannon (Tesla / Frank Hannon Band) Damon Johnson (Th...
Oct 19, 2020•3 hr 20 min
In this episode we are joined by Mercedes Lander. Mercedes talks about The White Swan’s new EP, not being able to perform live, how the pandemic changed the plans for the EP, love for Type O Negative, Silverchair, transitioning to the role of frontwoman as opposed to being the drummer, her history learning drums, guitar, piano, looking back at 20 years since Kittie’s debut, the future of Kittie, Helix, teaching yoga and spin, and more! We kick the episode off with the debut single from Enigma Ex...
Oct 15, 2020•50 min
In this episode we are joined by Jeff Carlson of the Jeff Carlson Band. Jeff talks about the band’s cover of Foreigner’s Juke Box Hero, how Frank Hannon got involved, performing Tesla songs with Frank Hannon, working on the follow up to their EP, the band’s writing process, Robbie ---, working with RFL Records, a new song with Oz Fox on guitar, how REO Speedwagon and KISS made him want to be a musician, Black Oak Arkansas, love for Bon Jovi and Riche Sambora, seeing Skid Row before they got big,...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr
In this episode we are joined by Joe Cotela of DED. Joe talks about the band’s new music, their forthcoming album, what Kevin Churko brought to the band’s sound, how the pandemic changed the plans for the album, being uplifting on Twitter, writing lyrics, keeping his voice in shape, performing acoustically, playing music with Maria Brink, their binge watching choices of The Boys and Raised By Wolves, the ‘numetal’ label, the positive influence of music during these times, the impact Korn and Nir...
Oct 01, 2020•53 min
In this episode we are joined by Zach Bair. Zach talks about his new EP “Ordinary Girl”, why proceeds are going towards American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the range of styles on the EP, his cover of a Neil Young’s classic, being a multi instrumentalist, where his passion for music came from, his company VNUE and everything they are doing to help artists become compensated more fairly, Disclive, Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin, Gin Blossoms, Stone Temple Pilots, high praise for Boston, and...
Sep 25, 2020•46 min
This episode we are joined by David Elllefson. David talks to us about his new covers album from Ellefson called “No Cover”, working with Thom Hazaert, paying homage to early Def Leppard, recording during a pandemic, cover Fight’s ‘Nailed to the Gun,’ Rob Halford Queen, Fastaway, working with Mark Slaughter, Doro, reconnecting on record with Chuck Buhler, Jimmy Degrasso, WASP, Motorhead, Charlie Benante, Bumblefoot, Dave Lombardo, the origins of the David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the sta...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we are joined by Matthi from Nasty. Matthi talks about the band’s 7th album “Menace”, working with Century Media, finishing the album during a pandemic, already working on their next album, the band’s progression and writing process, his clothing line, the videos from Menace, why live streams don’t work for a hardcore band, the hardcore scene in Belgium / Germany, and more! We kick the episode off with Ellefson’s cover of Def Leppard’s “Wasted” (Featuring Frank Hannon, Dave McCla...
Sep 10, 2020•32 min
In this episode we are joined by Tony Campos. Tony talks about Static-X’s new album Project Regeneration Vol 1, the process of putting together the 2019 tour and the album, writing new music to previously recorded vocals, the albums reception, what Xero brought to the project, working with Ministry and Al Jourgenson being a part of the song Dead Souls, the status of Vol 2, how much Wayne Static is a part of Vol 2, Ken and ----, thoughts on if this will continue full time, Prong, the next Asesino...
Sep 03, 2020•42 min
In this episode we are joined by Theo Van Der Loo of Ego Kill Talent. We kick the episode off with a tribute to Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot, we have the exclusive debut of the new track from Severmind, we look at the lineup and announcement of the benefit for Xochiti Rodriguez, look ahead to the coming release of Metallica’s S&M2, and throw out some love for recent releases from Dryvr and Lynch Mob. In our talk with Theo he talks about the band’s recent digital live performance, upcoming pl...
Aug 27, 2020•59 min
In this episode we are joined by Brando from Appetite for Distortion. Brando talks about his GNR themed podcast, bringing in guests from outside the GNR universe, his history in radio, Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagen, love for Buckethead, Tommy Stinson, thoughts on the Chinese Democracy era, personal hopes on the next album, deep cuts, live shows, memorabilia, fans of his podcast, Charlie Benante, The Doors, why Lady GaGa should do a rock album, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Austin City Limits, an...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 33 min
In this episode we jump into several topics from new music to live streams. We talk about Clutch's recent Doom Saloon II performance, we talk about Armored Saint new single/video, we talk about Avatar's new album, we talk a bit about Black Stone Cherry, we look forward to new albums from Sevendust and Deviledriver, we talk about the new song from Anti Mortem, Jason gives his thoughts on the recent episode with Nick Reese of Joyous Wolf, and we delve into the recent happenings from Metallica: dri...
Aug 17, 2020•53 min
In this episode we are joined by Nick Reese of Joyous Wolf. Nick talks about the new single “Odyssey”, adapting the Homer epic, the video concept, their next single, future album plans, getting formal vocal lessons, maintaining his voice, the “throwback” label, love for Ian Gillan, the experience of touring with Deep Purple, his love for Elvis Presely, Ray Charles, James Brown, BB King, Prince, The Killers, absorbing music from a wide range of genres from the 40s to New Wave, to Pantera and Juda...
Aug 13, 2020•43 min
In this episode we are joined by Glenn Hughes. Glenn talks about The Dead Daisies new release The Lockdown Sessions, how his addition to the band changes the sound, working with Doug Aldrich, Deen Castronovo, and David Lowy, working on the band’s upcoming full length “Holy Ground”, shout out to John Corabi, the possibility of working with Tony Iommi again, thoughts on another solo album, his writing process, his early albums with Trapeze, spending free time during the pandemic, thoughts on retir...
Aug 05, 2020•43 min
In this episode we are joined by Dusty Robison of Dirty Rotten. Dusty talks about his new music, writing process, production style, Dirty Rotten Music Inc., horror stories from the world of running sound professionally, his background in sound, production and music, Body Count, Rage Against The Machine, the Tulsa music scene, The Vanguard Tulsa, Brady Street Records, Andy Ingraham, Daniel Anthony Castleberry of NeoRomantics, Eric Rose of Jack Ketch & The Bilge Rat Bastards, beats, bluegrass,...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 41 min
Coming soon to the podcast, Glenn Hughes talks The Dead Daisies, Tony Iommi, and more!
Jul 27, 2020•4 sec
In this episode we are joined by Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth. Gabe talks about Enterprise Earth’s recent surprise EP release, the acoustic version of “There is No Tomorrow”, their Lamb of God cover, his thoughts on LOG’s new album, managing downtime during a pandemic, the decision to self produce, the status of their next full length album, Dan Watson, what Brandon Zackey and Rob Sareh have brought to the band, and more! We kick the episode off with the new single from Fist of Rage featurin...
Jul 23, 2020•40 min
