In this episode Miljenko Matijevic joins the podcast. We talk about Steelheart’s 30th Anniversary album, recording new versions of hits like “We All Die Young”, his epic video for Trust in Love, singing in 14 different languages, his new feature movie, how he keeps his voice in shape, Tangled in Reins, his epic entrance at Rocklahoma 2008, a possible future show from Steel Dragon, Rock Star, touring in 2023, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #allkillernofiller #ste...
Jan 16, 2023•51 min
In this episode you get Thunder Underground’s Top 22 albums of 2022. The episode kicks off with talk about some near misses, then Trent then gets into the Top 22 countdown: Machine Head “Of Kingdom and Crown” Alter Bridge “Pawns and Kings” Michael Monroe “I Live to Fast to Die Young” Megadeth “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Motor Sister “Get Off” Zeal & Ardor “s/t” Ghost “Impera” Crobot “Feel This” Queensryche “Digital Noise Alliance” Shinedown “Planet Zero” Skid Row “The Gang’s All Her...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Jason returns to the podcast, and we look back at 1992 30 years later. The pivotal year in music saw a cross section of thrash, grunge, melodic, industrial and much more making its mark. We rank our top metal and hard rock albums of the year from bands like Faith No More, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Ugly Kid Joe, Warrant, Megadeth, Black Crowes, Rage Against the Machine, Testament, Joe Satriani, Stone Temple Pilots, Suicidal Tendencies, Def Leppard, Ministry, Dream Theater, Damn Ya...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 6 min
In this episode Josey Scott joins the podcast. Josey talks about his recent reunion with Saliva at Blue Ridge Rock Fest, his upcoming solo music, his shows with Brett Scallions of Fuel, his writing process, Wayne Sinny, Bobby Amaru Jr, being approached by other bands after he left Saliva, James Brown, working with WWE on songs for Chris Jericho / Batista / Dudley Boys, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, performing with Poison, friendship with Bret Michaels, Cains Ballroom, Venue Shrine, and a ton more! Th...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Simons Daniels joins the podcast. Simon talks about Autograph’s new album “Beyond”, the loss of Randy Rand, Randy’s contributions to this album, Steve Unger of Metal Church stepping in, what Jimi Bell has brought to the band, his early days in the band, performing on the Monsters of Rock cruise, working with Frontiers Records, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at Skid Row’s fantastic new album. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #tautograph #skidrow ...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min
In this episode Mike Araiza and Amy Faithe join the podcast. Mike and Amy talk about their new project The Fa, their debut single “Don’t Forget This”, their writing process, building this new project, Bobby Ferrari, Mike’s transition from the world of hard rock and metal, their initial meeting at one of Amy’s performances, Whitnrey Houston, Periphery, Frank Hannon Band, Healing the Fray, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at the new album from Ginger Wildheart and The Sinners. Tha...
Oct 21, 2022•58 min
In this episode Arejay Hale joins the podcast. Arejay talks about Halestorm touring post pandemic, ReAnimate 4.0, his new project KemicalFire with Taylor Carroll, working with Taylor, Mike Patton, punk rock, Nine Inch Nails, his admiration for Wolfgang Van Halen, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters, Lady GaGa, Tommy Aldridge, his passion for fragrance perfumes/colognes, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #halestorm #allkillernofiller #mrmagnifiscent This ep...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Kenneth Brian joins the podcast. Kenneth talks about the new album “Keys to the Kingdom”, working with Mike Campbell, recording at Rancho De La Luna, Steve Ferrone, Tom Petty, his love for Cain’s Ballroom, Blackberry Smoke, Lucinda Williams, his writing process, playing festivals, Austin, Paul McCartney, Billy Gibbons, Marcus King, the Sex Pistols, new music, Gainseville, Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at Lynyrd Skynyrd’s performance at...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Russell Allen joins the podcast. Russell talks about the new album from Allen/Olzon, working with Magnus Karlsson, sharing vocals with Annette Olzon, Symphony X returning to the live stage this summer, new music from Symphony X, doing cover songs with Adrenaline Mob, Duran Duran, Heart, Disturbed, Johnny Cash, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Dio, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at recent live shows from Scorpions, ThunderMother, Haunt, Intranced, Blind Oath, and m...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This episode is a tribute to the loss of Dave Sherman. It starts with Trent paying tribute to Dave, and then we bring the Nov 2015 interview with Dave, Wino and Ed of Spirit Caravan. The 30 minute interview is a look at Spirit Caravan's return, as well as many great stories from Wino and Dave. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #davesherman #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, includi...
Sep 07, 2022•53 min
In this episode both Sam Spade Morris (The Midnight Devils) and Doug Burgess (DEB Concerts) return to the podcast. Sam Morris then talks about The Midnight Devils new album, working with Chip Z’Nuff, touring with Enuff Z’Nuff and Pretty Boy Floyd, Steve Summers, what Jimmy Mess means to the band, covering Loverboy, returning to Rocklahoma, DED, Avatar, Michael Monroe, Lemmy, his transition into being a frontman, and a ton more! Next up, Doug Burgess returns to preview the Roadhouse Stage at Rock...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Anthony Apello joins the podcast. Anthony talks about Six Gun Sal’s album ‘Rebels and Rogues’, working with Timothy Eaton, having female backup vocalists in the band, covering Nazereth, becoming a vocalist later in life, writing, creating the band’s sound, Lynryrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Guns n Roses, touring, a possible live album, new music, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with talk about Damon Johnson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thundermother, and more. Thanks for listening, and pl...
Aug 26, 2022•47 min
In this episode we bring you two interviews, Chas West and Dale Lytle both join the podcast. First up, Chas talks about his band West Bound, Roy Z, Torbjorn “T-Bone” Andersson, Dave “Chili” Moreno, upcoming tour and next album, working with Frontiers Records, Resurrection Kings, Vinny Appice, Craig Goldy, Sean McNabb, writing, adapting to different bands, having Ronnie James Dio as a mentor and friend, Bruce Dickinson, Led Zeppelin, working with Jason Bonham, love for Aerosmith and Van Halen, an...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 30 min
In this episode John Waite joins the podcast. John talks about his new EP, recording Bob Dylan’s “Masters of War”, his writing process, performing recently with Kings of Chaos at Indy 500, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, why he never joined a band again after Bad English, The Baby’s, James Hetfield of Metallica, his upcoming tour with Rick Springfield and Colin Hay / Men at Work, writing short stories, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #johnwaite #allkillernofiller This ...
Jul 29, 2022•42 min
In this episode Michael Monroe joins the podcast. The Finnish legend discusses his new album “I Live to Fast to Die Young”, the band’s writing process, playing acoustic gigs, Hanoi Rocks, Slash recording a solo on the new album, opening for GNR recently, Axl Rose, his relationship with Sami Yaffa, Rich Jones, the high quality of music coming from Scandanavia, never becoming complacent in his career, vocal warmups, Foreigner, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with more talk about the Panera r...
Jul 21, 2022•49 min
In this episode James Durbin joins the podcast. James talks about the new band Cleanbreak and their debut album “Coming Home”, working with Mike Flyntz (Riot), Perry Richardson (Stryper) and Robert Sweet (Stryper), writing with Alessandro Del Vecchio, working with Frontiers, his album “The Beast Awakens”, getting kudos from Rich Ward, meeting and performing in front of Steven Tyler for the first time, his time on American Idol, Quiet Riot, MJF, Jushin Liger, Dave Grohl, and a ton more! The episo...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode Frank Hannon returns to the podcast for the 4th time. Frank talks about new music from Tesla, touring, producing Tesla music, Steve Brown’s addition to the live show, writing with Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat, looking back on Shock working with Phil Collen, Def Leppard, JT Loux filling in for Dave Rude, working with JT and other young artists like Austin Mo and Red Voodoo, writing guitar parts with Tommy Skeoch back in the day, Dickie Betts, and a lot more. The episode kicks off with ...
Jul 08, 2022•50 min
In this episode Nathan James joins the podcast. Nathan talks about the fantastic new album from Iconic, working and singing with Michael Sweet (Stryper), the band’s writing and recording process, Tommy Aldridge, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Serafino Perugino, Frontiers Records, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake), Trans Siberian Orchestra, working on the next Inglorious album, Lzzy Hale, Alanis Morissette, his love for Whitesnake and David Coverdale, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and a ton more! The ep...
Jun 16, 2022•45 min
In this episode Jim Wilson returns to the podcast. Jim talks about the new Motor Sister album “Get Off”, the progression of the new music from “Ride”, Scott Ian’s influence on some of the new songs, working with Scott Ian and Jay Ruston in the studio, Pearl’s vocals and harmonies, John Tempesta, Joey Vera, performing at Welcome to Rockville, Motor Sister’s Whiskey show, Mother Superior, Joe Elliot, Def Leppard at the Whiskey, Ricky Warwick, Bruce Springsteen, future live plans, his solo work wit...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we pay tribute to Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, and Greg Kocsak (Oklahoma Radio Legend). The show kicks off with some thoughts and memories of Greg Kocsak, and what Trent feels he brought to the radio profession. Then we dive into an interview with Trevor Strnad from 2019 to pay tribute to life of one of modern metal's most influential artists. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #gregkocsak #theblackdahliamurder This episode is brought to you by DEB Conc...
May 18, 2022•45 min
In this episode Lajon Witherspoon joins the podcast. The Sevendust frontman talks about the bands "Animosity" tour, new music from Sevendust, his upcoming solo album, Diamond Tetrarch Rowe of Tetrarch, working with Butch Walker, Jimmie Allen, Sahaj Ticotin (Producer) of RA, covering Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and more. The episode kicks off with talk about recent live shows from Danny Elfman and The Black Crowes, Charlie Starr and Blackberry Smoke's new EP of The Rolling Stones covers, and m...
May 14, 2022•35 min
In this episode we pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Jason returns to the podcast to help Trent celebrate the career of the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. From Alanis Morissette to Foo Fighters, we look back at our favorite music, live experiences, thoughts on his style, energy and attitude, and so much more. The unreplaceable live aspect, the wearing his influences on his sleeve, and the impact he made in his 27+ years as a professional musician. Thanks for listening, and ...
Mar 29, 2022•50 min
In this episode Ty Tabor of King’s X joins the podcast. Ty talks about his new solo album “Shades”, the writing process, his enormous output of music throughout his career, the new King’s X album, the KX hiatus and returning stronger, Death Cab For Cutie, the Beatles, feeling out of place as an opener, early King’s X albums, and a ton more. The episode kicks off with talk about the new singer in Skid Row. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #kingsx #allkillernofiller This episode is...
Mar 24, 2022•54 min
In this episode Damon Johnson returns to the podcast. Damon talks about the reformation of Brother Cane, reconnecting with Glenn Maxxey, working with Jared Pope, Brother Cane’s plans moving forward, his current run in Lynyrd Skynyrd filling in for Gary Rossignton, meeting up with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony recently, the greatness of Vic Johnson, Scott Gorham and Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, The Get Ready Collective Soul, his new radio show, and more! Thanks for listening, and please...
Mar 17, 2022•59 min
In this episode JT Loux joins the podcast. JT talks about his debut album, his bandmates, working with Frank Hannon as his producer, navigating the pandemic as a new artist, the band’s writing process, influences and musical styles, future plans, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a review of Sevendust / Tetrarch at Diamond Ballroom, and we also play the brand new song from Tesla! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #jtloux #tesla #allkillernofiller #sevendust This episode i...
Mar 09, 2022•52 min
In this episode John Cooper of Skillet joins the podcast. John talks about Skillet’s new album “Dominion”, writing electronic parts, working closely with his wife/bandmate Korey Cooper, his comments ending up as recent headlines, working with Kevin Churko, Jacoby Shaddix, Maria Brink, Linkin Park, the band’s relationship with WWE, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with talk about a recent show from Ghost / Volbeat. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #sk...
Mar 03, 2022•55 min
In this episode Geoff Tate joins the podcast. Geoff talks about the MOR cruise, rehearsing a full album for the first time, playing albums in their entirety, set lists, his plans in 2022 and ‘23, the making of Promised Land, Sweet Oblivion, Avanstasia, #Queensryche and a lot more. The episode kicks off with a tribute to Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age), a little discussion on the Nikki Sixx v Eddie Vedder news, and a look at Geoff Tate and ‘ryche. Thanks for listening, and...
Feb 23, 2022•48 min
In this episode we delve into the 2nd era of Aerosmith, play an amazing new cover of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" by Dirty Honey, look into Neil Young leaving Spotify, talk about upcoming shows from Shelter in Place, WASP, Armored Saint, Sevendust, and morem and of course ramble about a few other topics. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #aerosmith #allkillernofiller #dirtyhoney This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcom...
Jan 27, 2022•56 min
In this episode you get Thunder Underground’s Top 21 albums of 2021. The episode kicks off with talk about some near misses, a non hard rock favorites (Silk Sonic), why your favorite album by Gojira is missing, love for Andrew WK and Dee Snider, and a look to 2022 with The Halo Effect, Anthrax, Slash, Alter Bridge, and more. Trent then gets into our Top 21 countdown: 1. Dirty Honey - s/t (Ep 316) 2. Mastodon - “Hushed and Grim” 3. Damon Johnson & The Get Ready - “Battle Lessons” (Ep 323) 4. ...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 56 min
In this episode Page Hamilton of Helmet returns to the podcast. Page talks about the new release “Live and Rare”, live changes throughout the years, working with House of Pain on the Judgement Night soundtrack, keeping in touch with Danny Boy O’Connor, his vocals expanding throughout his career, writing the next Helmet album, working on orchestral music, touring Europe in 2022, Fred Durst, ACDC, playing a show with ZZ Top, Dusty Hill, Billy Gibbons, college football, and a ton more. Thanks for l...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
