Joel Hoekstra is the guitar player for Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joel Hoekstra's 13 and most recently the group "Iconic" (with Michael Sweet of Stryper). In Joel's second appearance on the show we discuss all his groups plus rock n roll fantasy camp, band lineup changes, gratitude, Chicago sports and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Downloads & Streaming & Revenue 03:21 - New Iconic Record & Band 15:00 - Whitesnake Farewell Tour 16:40 - David Coverdale Reti...
May 05, 2022•54 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Pete Evick has been the guitar player for the Bret Michaels solo band for the last 19 years. He recently released two new solo songs- a cover of" 99 Red Balloons" & an original song titled "My Best Days." In this episode we discuss working with Bret Michaels, the solo songs, nuclear war, Ford Motors, Van Halen, Pete almost joining Buckcherry and more! Fun episode! 0:00:00 -Intro 0:00:56 - Stevie Rachelle of Metal Sludge & Tuff 0:02:29 - "My Best Days"' ...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Taylor is the keyboardist, guitarist and background vocalist for Winger. He has worked with a number of other artists as well including Aldo Nova, Alice Cooper and Steve Perry. He co-wrote the new Skid Row single "The Gang's All Here" and will be also featured on the upcoming Mick Mars solo record. We discuss his entire career including his film/tv compositions and delve in to a variety of topics. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Co-Writing New Skid Row Song 04:47 - Working with Mick Ma...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Tortorich is a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, podcaster and best-selling author of Fitness Confidential. He is also a frequent guest on the Adam Carolla Show. In this episode we discuss his NSNG (no sugar no grain) diet, the obesity epidemic, problems with veganism and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:12 - Technical Difficulties 0:05:15 - Podcast Guests & Music 0:11:15 - Fat: A Documentary & Peter Pardini 0:18:55 - Vegan & Carnivore Diets & Genetics 0:29:05 - Fat Shaming &a...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Kiko Loureiro is former guitarist in Angra and current guitarist in Megadeth. He's here today to talk about the upcoming Megadeth tour with Lamb of God, Trivium and In Flames. We also discuss his guitar playing, winning a grammy, auditioning for Megadeth, and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Learning Guitar 03:35 - Working Through Plateaus & Practicing 07:03 - Auditioning for Megadeth 09:25 - Tour with Lamb of God, Trivium & In Flames 12:21 - Stage, Mascots, Guitars & Presentation 13...
Apr 08, 2022•31 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Arno Michaelis is a former white supremacist who now helps people leave extremist organizations. He has written two books- "My Life After Hate" as well as "The Gift of Our Wounds" (co-written with Pardeep Singh Kaleka). In this episode we discuss his story of joining and leaving the white supremacist organization, diversity of thought, racism today and what can be done about it. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:59 - Former White Nationalist Turned Activist 0:04:10 - Background & Chil...
Apr 05, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Doyle makes a rare podcast appearance for a bizarre interview. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Shitty Interview 12:31 - My Thoughts Doyle website: http://officialdoyle.com Catskill Sanctuary website: https://casanctuary.org Chuck Shute website: http://chuckshute.com Support the show Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode I look back on the life and career of the Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who recently passed away. I also give my thoughts and opinions on his death, mental health and substance abuse. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Early Life 02:18 - First Big Gig- Sass Jordan 03:08 - Steve Perry of Journey to Alanis Morrisette 04:12 - Meeting Dave Grohl & Joining Foo Fighters 05:32 - Meeting Axl Rose & Grohl's Standards 06:11 - Dave Grohl's Loyalty to Hawkins 06:28 - Side ...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew make up the band “The Boxmasters.” The music is reminiscent of old school classic rock with influences of the 60s and 70s as well as some modern twists. Billy has been playing in bands since middle school and was a roadie for major acts such as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears. J.D. has worked as engineer for everyone from Britney Spears to The Rolling Stones. In this episode we’ll discuss the recording of the new album “Help, I’m Alive”,...
Mar 27, 2022•31 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast Ann Wilson is the lead singer and songwriter for the legendary band Heart, and also a successful solo artist. In this episode we discuss her connections with Michael J. Fox & Jerry Cantrell, her thoughts on Dolly Parton declining an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, songwriting, women in rock, covering Sixx AM, her new album Fierce Bliss and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Things in Common 01:40 - Seattle Restaurants 02:51 - Heart Early Days & Struggle 04:15 - Playing High Schoo...
Mar 24, 2022•34 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast Acey Slade has played with Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett and others. He also has his own coffee company, CatFight Coffee. In this episode we discuss his path to success with music, appearing on Dawson’s Creek, his relationship with fans and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Journeyman/Vagaond/Hired Gun 02:07 - Dope 05:20 -Growing Up in the Country 07:22 - Early Days & Creating Luck 08:45 - Working For a Shady Company 13:15 - Murderdolls 14:46 - Dawson's Creek & Katie Holmes 16:43 - Big Day...
Mar 16, 2022•54 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Grimmett is the frontman for Grim Reaper (Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper)- a British heavy metal band from the new wave of British heavy metal era. The band had 3 classic albums in the 80s and the title tracks were all featured on MTV. In this episode we discuss working with legendary producer Max Norman, appearing on Beavis & Butthead, celebrity meetings, touring and the new live album “Reaping the Whirlwhind.” 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Upcoming Tour 02:24 - Reaping the Whirlwind 04:46 - Fi...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast Reed Diamond is an actor who is known for his roles on Homicide: Life on the Street as well as 24. He has also appeared in the films Moneyball and Good Night Night, and Good Luck. In this episode we discuss working his life and career as an actor, working with Brad Pitt & George Clooney, playing bad guys & cops and his upcoming roles on Better Call Saul and Gaslit. This was a really fun conversation for anyone who loves movies and TV, and educational for anyone wanting an acting career. ...
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Jimmy Gnecco is the singer/songwriter for the band Ours. They are currently on tour supporting their latest self-titled album. In this episode we discuss the new album, his feelings about being a musician, tours with Mark Lanegan & Lana Del Rey, almost joining Velvet Revolver & Stone Temple Pilots and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:58 - New Tour & Album 0:02:30 - Three Sections to the Album 0:05:05 - "Don't Lose Yourself" 0:10:00 - "Walking On Sunshine" & Dep...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Lawrence Gowan is the singer and keyboard player for Styx. He also has a very successful solo career in Canada. Styx will be on tour this summer with Loverboy & REO Speedwagon. We discuss that as well as their Vegas residency shows with Ann Wilson & Don Felder, the latest Styx album and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Band Zoom Meetings 02:07 - Todd Sucherman Drummer 03:25 - Vegas with Ann Wilson & Don Felder 05:46 - REO Speedwagon & Loverboy Tour 06:35 - Arizona & Best Cities to...
Mar 08, 2022•27 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast Lee Ving is the frontman for the hardcore punk band FEAR. He also has had many acting roles, appearing in the films Flashdance, Clue and others. In this episode we discuss the early punk scene, his friendship with John Belushi, FEAR's legendary SNL performance, hanging with Mick Jagger, new music from FEAR and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Yale & Vietnam War 02:53 - Early Music Career 04:10 - Punk Rock Beginnings 05:01 - Starting Fear & L.A. Punk Scene 07:24 - John Belushi & SNL 1...
Mar 03, 2022•38 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Thomas is the guitarist with Adler's Appetite and has also played with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, Saliva, Tuff and others. In this episode we talk about his new solo music plus working with D.J. Ashba, playing live with 3/5 of Guns 'n Roses, how he gets his six pack abs and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Locations 01:48 - Fly In For Shows 03:25 - Other Work & Tech Stuff 05:29 - New Song "What's On Your Mind" 09:04 - Writing Songs with Stev...
Mar 02, 2022•51 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast Jim Peterik is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career fronting "Ides of March" and wrote the #2 hit song "Vehicle." He also co-wrote many songs with .38 Special including "Hold On Loosely" & "Caught Up In You" as well as the song "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar. And of course he was formerly in Survivor and wrote or co-wrote all their hits including the #1 hit smash "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3. In this episode ...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast Ted Nugent is a rock legend who has sold millions of records on the strength of such classic anthems as “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever.” He has a new album coming out called “Detroit Muscle.” In this episode he highlights some of the charity work he does, tells a great story of hanging with Keith Richards at Studio 54, plays riffs on his guitar, shoots his bow & arrow and more! Some of the most fun I’ve had doing this show! 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - "Mother Theresa with a Glock"...
Feb 25, 2022•56 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Anderson is the frontman for Jethro Tull, one of the biggest and most influential rock bands of the 70s. In this episode we discuss their new album, spirituality, recording the guitar solo on Aqualung, touring with Led Zeppelin and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Making Music Vs Retirement 02:53 - Zealot Gene 05:04 - Mine is the Mountain & Spirituality 10:36 - Shoshana Sleeping & Songwriting 13:05 - Guitar Solo on Aqualung 14:40 - Shows with Led Zeppelin 18:10 - Fans & Covid 20:06 - ...
Feb 22, 2022•26 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is a founding member of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC. The group had massive success with songs like "It's Tricky" and their collaboration with Aerosmith on "Walk This Way." In 2009 they became just the second hip hop group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In this episode we'll discuss Darryl’s inauspicious beginnings through the massive success of Run DMC, the shocking secret he learned as an adult, channeling his...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Timmons is the original guitar player for the glam metal band Danger Danger. He also spent 15 years playing with Olivia Newton John. In this episode we talk about music, dealing with anxiety, taking risks and why Andy loves nerds. And he plays his guitar for us! 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Arizona 01:03 - Wallace & Ladmo 02:23 - Playing with The Beach Boys 03:38 - Beatles 04:10 - Kiss & Alice Cooper 05:15 - Success & Sobriety 07:54 - Pushing Past Anxiety 10:10 - Taking a Big Risk 12:2...
Feb 17, 2022•34 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast Bobby Amaru (vocals) and Wayne Swinny (guitars) from the band Saliva join me today. We discuss the music business, sobriety, the new Saliva album, Seattle bands, the Pearl Jam/Motley Crue feud and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:45 - New Songs & Album 0:02:30 - Sobriety & Clear Mind 0:05:50 - Phil Collen & Sober Focus 0:07:30 - Recording & Release of New Music 0:10:00 - Radio, Spotify & Label Money 0:14:02 - Artists Leaving Spotify & Owning Masters 0:16:50 - Newer Rock Sounds ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Martin is solo artist who also sang with Mr. Big for years. With Mr. Big he had a #1 hit with "To Be With You". Lots of great stories in this episode including playing pool with Bon Scott, touring with Rush, hiding from Journey in a closet, an offer to audition for Rainbow, playing on the Iron Eagle soundtrack, and lots of ball busting! One of my favorite interviews ever! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:40 - Eric's Curiosity with My Wall 0:02:10 - Posters at the Fillmore for Mr. Big &am...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast Kee Marcello was a guitarist for the band Europe and has since embarked on a variety of other projects. His current band “Out Of This World” features singer Tommy Heart (Fair Warning). The album is getting rave reviews. In this episode we’ll discuss the production process, hanging with Def Leppard, why they didn’t work with producer Bob Rock and the #1 hit offered to Europe that they turned down. 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Lighting, Production & Tech 02:23 - New Album & Producer Ron Nevison 0...
Feb 10, 2022•48 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Reno is the singer for the band Loverboy, famous for such classics as "Working for the Weekend" & "Turn Me Loose." He also sang the duet "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson from Heart on the Footloose soundtrack. In this episode we discuss his early musical beginnings, working with producer Bob Rock, the revelation he sang backup vocals on one of the biggest hair metal songs of all time and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Rockstar Injuries 01:45 - Tour with Styx ...
Feb 09, 2022•30 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk to Cooper rom the "Chill Fuel" YouTube channel. He has some very interesting videos about spooky or "chill" inducing topics diving into mysteries from the internet and beyond. We discuss the dark web, the dark side of YouTube, cyber hacking, and more. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:40 - Cooper's Background with YouTube 0:02:45 - Working on Current Videos 0:05:10 - Cicada 3301 Video 0:07:01 - Unfavorable Semi-Circle Theories 0:09:50 - E Mails from the Grave 0...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast Felix Cavaliere is a singer and piano player most known for his time in The Young Rascals/The Rascals, with whom he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also played with Joey Dee and the Starliters, future Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent (in Treasure) and was part of Ringo Starr's All Star Band along with Mark Farner, Randy Bachman and others. In this episode we'll discuss playing on the Ed Sullivan Show, segregation of the 1960s, the stories behind some of the Rasca...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Wake is an entertainment journalist for AL.com and has also had his work featured in Spin, LA Weekly, Rolling Stone, Billboard & Guitar World. In this episode we talk about his journey as a journalist and discuss music, movies and celebrities. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:45 - Interview w/ Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns 0:06:40 - New Rock Bands 0:13:04 - DJs vs Danceable Rock Songs 0:16:10 - Film & TV 0:19:03 - Comedians 0:21:03 - Interview Format & Almost Famous 0:22:58 - Boogie Nights & ...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Jizzy Pearl (Quiet Riot, Love/Hate) returns to promote his new book, "All the Devils." The book is a collection of short stories of a variety of topics from groupies to aliens. In this episode we talk about the book, the music business, Rudy Sarzo's triumphant return to Quiet Riot and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Doing Interviews 08:08 - Doing Drugs 11:02 - Doing Pranks 14:05 - Tattoo Rodeo 16:26 - Formula to Band Success 23:10 - Rags to Riches to Rags 25:30 - The "G" Wor...
Jan 25, 2022•58 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast 
