In this episode we are joined by Steve Ray. Steve talks to us about the Oklahombres breaking up, how close Pit Bulls on Crack were to reuniting, him hosting Thunder Underground Fest 2018, and then Steve turns the table for the second half of the episode and interviews us. He asks us about the start of the podcast, contacting artists, interviewing Gene Simmons, animals, and more! We kick the episode off with talk about excellent shows we saw: Slash / Myles Kennedy in Tulsa, Billy Idol in Tulsa, P...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 36 min
In this episode we talk about the forthcoming album from Tantric, “Mercury Retrograde.” (Released Oct. 5th) We also talk about Alice in Chains new album “Rainier Fog”, AIC at the Brady Theater, Motley Crue recording new music, ModernMyth at Vanguard, Upon a Burning Body and Neckrogoblikon at 89th Street in OKC, Machine in the Mountain and Billy Joe Winghead at Vanguard, Screaming Red Mutiny / Less Than Human / Sign of Lies and the insane Tallah at Venue Shrine, and we play new music from Scarlet...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we are joined by all 3 members of Night Demon. They talk to us about the new live album, Live Darkness, why there is a live album this early in their career, thoughts on other live albums, coming back to touring America, playing festivals in Europe, Wacken, calling out ‘fans’, their timetable for the next studio album, plans for release shows in the US in 2019, youtube, Accept, Pantera, Tulsa, reggae, and a ton more. We also talk about the show at the Vanguard that featured great...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we are joined by Robert Davis of Animal Waves. We kick the show off with reviews of the stunning new Alter Bridge concert film, and the fantastic new album from Clutch - both of which come out this Friday. We then get into our talk with Robert, and he discusses the forthcoming debut EP from Animal Waves (Sept 28th), how the sound developed, working with Nathaniel Cox, what Charles Salvaggio and Matt Zavorski bring to the band, how the Led Zeppelin / Tom Petty mashup came about, l...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 14 min
In this episode we are joined by Kevin Martin of Candlebox. Kevin talks to us about the 25th anniversary shows with the original lineup, performing deep cuts, what the current lineup brings, Dave Krusen’s drumming, working with G4L Records, how he started working with Marcus, his goals as Head of A&R, the bands he is working with, his experience with A&R guys like Guy Oseary, his thoughts on the current digital age, how he maintains his voice, can we expect a 25th anniversary of Lucy cel...
Aug 30, 2018•53 min
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Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 41 min
In this episode we go over 2 of the recent shows from Slayer's final tour. We talk about the blistering sets from Slayer, thrash titans Anthrax and Testament, the mighty Lamb of God, and the pummeling opening set from Napalm Death. Each band brought it 100%, and we discuss it all here. We kick the episode off with a tribute to the loss of the amazing voice and presence of Huntress, Jill Janus. We get into talk about a great show from Faster Pussycat / Don Jamieson / Dead Metal Society at IDL Bal...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we are joined by Frank Hannon of Tesla. Frank talks about his “From One Place… to Another” albums, choosing the songs, the status of Vol 3, his solo output throughout the years, a vinyl reissue of his first solo work, the MOR Cruise, the Moody Blues cruise, working with Jared James Nichols, Phil Collen producing Tesla, when to expect the new Tesla album, touring with Def Leppard, Styx, Mike Araiza and Jeff Sandoval, his Kawai guitar, Universal music, and a lot more. We kick off t...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr
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Aug 09, 2018•8 sec
In this episode we are joined by Mike dean of COC. Mike talks with us about COC's new album "No Cross No Crown," working with John Custer throughout the years, the writing process, touring, Pepper Keenan, Reed Mullin, what's it's like adapting to other drummers, touring with Black Label Society, gaining new fans, performing to crowds that may not know COC, playing Cody Jink's Loud and heavy Fest, recording Queen's "Son and Daughter," Earthless, Windhand, Mothership, and a a ton more. We also tal...
Aug 01, 2018•49 min
In this episode we are joined by CJ and Paullett to talk about the We Are Tulsa Tribute show. Paullett and CJ talk to us about where the idea came from, the concept, the format, how bands reacted to the idea, where they hope to see the event go, Murdock Productions, The Plums, the bands playing, and a ton more. We play brand new songs from Travis Ford and the Rebel Souls and Jason Ford. We also talk about the performances from Let Slip the Dogs, Searching for Sanity, and Unwritten Rulz at Summer...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 9 min
In this episode we are joined by Let Slip the Dogs. Travis, Bryan and Onion Man join us to debut the 4 tracks from their new EP “We Raise the Leg.” These tracks are exclusive to the podcast, and can only be heard digitally for the next 2 weeks on this episode. LTSD talk to us about the EP, writing, recording, their formation, what Onion Man has brought to the band, David Castro Band, The Plums, the influence of Kings X, Clutch, love for Ugly Kid Joe, jamming, the live show, and a ton more. We ki...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 50 min
In this episode we are joined by Jim Wilson. Jim talks with us about his new solo album “Now Playing,” how he started working with Phil Jones, collaborating with Mike Campbell and Marc Ford, future writing and collaborations with Bernard Fowler, new music coming from Motor Sister, writing with Scott, John, Joey in Motor Sister, working with Rocco DeLuca, Henry Rollins reaction to the new album, working with Henry in the Rollins Band, the early days of Mother Superior, Spotify, and a ton more! We...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we are joined by Gnarwolf. We kick off the episode with talk about Trent's trip to Vinnie Paul's Memorial at Bomb Factory in Dallas, the fantastic 4th album from Night Flight Orchestra, the great return album from the Street Dogs, and we play a track from Dirty Rotten. Then all four members of Gnarwolf join us to talk about their upcoming national Kiss My D-Tour with Covina, playing shows outside of Texas, Bad Ass Renee’s in Tulsa, the intensity of their live shows, stage injurie...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 12 min
In this episode we pay tribute to the mighty Vinnie Paul of Pantera / Hellyeah / Damageplan / Rebel Meets Rebel. We talk about Big Vin, and then get present our Pantera #EveryAlbumInARow for the first time via the podcast. The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well, and this week makes no better time for the Pantera episode. We listened to every Pantera album from front to back in order (major label albu...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 19 min
In this episode we are joined by CJ Pierce. CJ talks with us about As Above So Below, his brother Jacob Pierce, playing festivals, Rocklahoma, when we can expect new music from Drowning Pool, Jasen Moreno from DP, As Strange As Angels with Norman Matthews, working with the Sound Foundation, Pantera, Gene Simmons, writing, and a ton more. We kick off the episode with a song from Shadows Remain, Trent talks about going on the Booze Bars and Guitars tour with Sprout and Dusty Grant, Jason talks abo...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we are joined by Shaun McCoy of Bobaflex. Shaun talks to us about the band’s 8th album,‘Eloquent Demons’, a forthcoming vinyl single release, Third Man Records, vinyl, how the business has changed since their 1st album, when we can expect the next album, covering a band like Pink Floyd, constant touring, Diet Rite, being in a band with his brother, Daredevil, how his father influenced them into music, and a lot more. We kick off the episode with our review of the new album from D...
Jun 12, 2018•46 min
In this episode we talk about Rocklahoma 2018. We have made the trip to all 12 Rocklahoma events in Pryor, OK, and we look at what made this one stand out. The camp sites, the people, the behind the scenes, and of course the bands. We talk about the brand new albums and phenomanal ROK performances from Sevendust and Ghost, and we talk performances from Solidify, As Above / So Below, Cheap Trick stealing the show, Poison closing it out in style, Trivium always solid, The Cult as one of the highli...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 24 min
It is Rocklahoma week and Anniversary week! We celebrate the podcast’s 3rd anniversary by bringing back Scott Squires of Down For Five and 9 of Dead Metal Society. We talk about their past experiences playing Rocklahoma, playing ROK 2018, what they are looking forward to at ROK this year, their history together, the “Dead Kiss Society” songs that the members of DMS have recorded with help from some friends, new music from Down For Five, mark Mortenson, Jason Gilardi, Ghost, Bon Jovi, Stone Templ...
May 21, 2018•2 hr 18 min
In this episode we are joined by Tommy Victor of Prong. Tommy talks with us about touring with Helmet, Zero Days, working with Chris Collier, self producing vs an outside producer, how Steve Evetts helped him expand his vocals, Prong’s heavy output in the past few years, Art Cruz, writing, when we can expect the next album, Danzig, bands that were easy (or not so easy) to work with during his time at CBGB’s, lineup changes, the forthcoming 25th anniversary of Cleansing, and a ton more. We kick o...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we are joined by Adam Joad of Scattered Hamlet. Joad returns to the podcast to talk about Jake, an update on his condition and what it was like touring without him, what Grant brought to the tour, touring with Final Drive, recording their new cover song, some hints on the band they covered, Dave Vandiggity from Diamond Lane, some stories from the Stonewall Jackson video shoot, playing Jescoe White’s bday party, Warped Tour, bad interview questions, and a lot more. We kick off the...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we are joined by Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson of Black Star Riders. They talk to us about Judas Priest, working with Nick Raskulinecz, Scott Gorham, Chad Szeliga, Robbie Crane, the progression of BSR, the band’s heavy musical output in a short period of time, Scott Gorham, their Warwick / Johnson shows, writing together, possible future plans for Thin Lizzy, if we might see anything celebrating Brother Cane’s 25th anniversary of their debut, Ricky’s next solo album, and a ton ...
May 08, 2018•59 min
In this episode we are joined by Biff Byford of Saxon. Biff talks about some of the new songs from Thunderbolt, including Johan Hegg of Amon Amarth guesting, what Andy Sneap has brought to the last few albums, continuing to release albums when a lot of older bands shy away from it, his straight to the point thoughts about what Jay jay French had to say about bands needing to stop, focusing on the US more in recent years, how he has maintained his voice after 40+ years of singing, his love of air...
Apr 30, 2018•43 min
In this episode we are joined by Chris McCarvill of Dokken / Maxx Explosion. Chris talks about playing Rocklahoma, writing, his intro to lead vocals, training with an opera singer, the status of Maxx Explosion’s 3rd album, how he approached the bass parts for Dokken songs, some of his favorite songs to play, Don Dokken, putting together the video for Dokken’s Return to the East reunion DVD, making music videos, the DIY approach, building bass guitars, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with...
Apr 25, 2018•54 min
In this special episode we unveil the lineup and details for the first ever Thunder Underground Fest. ScarStruck Entertainment and The Venue Shrine present the 2-day event happening this October in Tulsa, OK. Listen in to find out all 17 artists performing, and share with your friends and fans. Event flyer will arrive on Friday, April 20th. #AllKillerNoFiller #livemusic #podcast #festival Become a Thunder Underground patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Listen to us ever...
Apr 19, 2018•48 min
In this episode we are joined by Fist of Rage. All the members sat down with us to discuss their new album 'Giddy Up', the CD release show (which was Josh's final show behind the kit), Josh's plans once he gets to Chicago with The Parallax Effect, their search for a new (13th) drummer, the possibility of a second guitarist (who may or may not be in this interview), Andy wearing less costumes and one that was not to be, words that we hate, Blistex, Reliance Code, Black Stone Cherry, Metallica, Pe...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 27 min
In this episode we discuss the new albums from Stone Temple Pilots and Monster Magnet. We also talk about the new face of Ghost, Less Than Human's show at the Vanguard w/ Reliance Code, Dryvr and Stanley's Revenge, Alter Blood's show at Blackbird on Pearl w/ BKR, and look at some upcoming shows this weekend from The Blakstar Experience and Fist of Rage. Thanks for listening, and please share. Become a Thunder Underground patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Listen to us ...
Apr 12, 2018•45 min
In this episode we cover Alice in Chains in the “Every Album in a Row” series. We listened to their entire discography, covering 90 songs over 5 studio album, 2 EPs, a live album, and some tracks from a soundtrack and a compilation. We’ve all heard these songs many times, but listening to everything in order gives us a chance to not only talk about our favorite tracks, but see how the material progressed over time. We discuss the amazing 1-2 punch of Facelift and Dirt, the 2 fantastic EPs, the l...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min
It's Podcast Days Re-Revisited. The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well. The first ever EAIAR was Metallica over a year ago. We take a quick look back, talk about some Metallica themed podcasts you need to check out, and then bring you the Metallica talk. After we listened to every studio track in order, we sat down and discussed the albums, how they progressed, our thoughts on the major changes, and ...
Mar 29, 2018•53 min
In this episode we review albums from Judas Priest and Myles Kennedy, we talk about Lamb of God's forthcoming covers album under their original name Burn the Priest, we play some great music out of Arkansas and Texas from the bands Solidify, Tel Anorath and Relent, we are still undecided on Great Van Fleet, Jason rants on some crappy web sites, Jason and Trent both rant on some bad music, and we remind you to enter the contest to win tickets to see Less Than Human / Dryvr / Reliance Code and Sta...
Mar 26, 2018•50 min
