Greg Marra Iconoclast Music Podcast
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsGreg Marra is a Los Angeles based producer, multi-instrumentalist and clinician who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business today. Greg interviews many of music's contemporaries including studio engineers, guitar builders, amplifier builders, professional musicians and those that work in a real world fashion in the music industry.
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Episodes
Ep 10 - Rudy Sarzo, Tony MacAlpine, Prairie Sun Documentary Preview
November 08, 2021 17:10 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBPrairie Sun Movie Previews with Rudy Sarzo & Tony MacAlpine. GREG AND BILL'S GUITAR UPROAR - EPISODE 10 In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero as well as legendary bassist, Rudy Sarzo of Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. Also included is a side stage look at Billy Idol performing White Wedding in Las Vegas, October 2021. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of I...
Ep 9 - Tony MacAlpine, Steve Steven's Guitar Tech, Tribute to EVH
October 12, 2021 01:55 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBTony MacAlpine & Steve Steven's Guitar Tech, Frank Falbo - NEW EPISODE 9 In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero. Also included is an interview and shop tour with Billy Idol's guitar tech Frank Falbo. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview sho...
EP8 - Cynthia Maalouf, Hellfire Ranch Studio
October 03, 2021 19:03 - 59 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode we feature Lebanese guitarist Cynthia Maalouf. Cynthia talks about performing at The NAMM Show with Duane Eddy, performing on the Lebanese TV show called "Female", her unique brand of chord/harmony guitar playing and much more! Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of ...
Ep 7 - Guitar Pedal Overload Syndrome, Gear Chat, Zappa Family
September 26, 2021 01:42 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBThis is the premier episode of the video version of Greg & Bill's Guitar Uproar previously available on all streaming podcast platforms at guitaruproar.com and by searching Iconoclast Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts as well as all other products streaming platforms. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak b...
Ep 6 - Prairie Sun Movie update, Tony MacAlpine
September 19, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 84 MBOn this episode Greg and Bill are back after a month long break with updates on the new movie Greg is producing about legendary Prairie Sun recording studio, new record update from Greg, the state of social media from a working musicians perspective and much more! www.gregmarra.com www.billlonero.com
Ep 5 - RIP Dusty Hill, Mike Howe, Joey Jordison
August 15, 2021 21:23 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBGreg and Bill discuss the untimely passing of legendary bassist Dusty Hill - bassist of ZZ Top, Mike Howe - vocalist for Metal Church, and Joey Jordison - drummer of Slipknot. Also updates on Greg's documentary on Prairie Sun Recording and more! Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out ...
Ep 4 - Metallica 40 year career and live in-studio jams
August 01, 2021 02:28 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBGreg and Bill bring their guitars to the show for this episode and discuss the 40 year career of Metallica as well as their own solo careers, discovering new music, and keeping your art true. Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill Lonero has...
Ep 3 - Jeff Labar, Joe Satriani, John Sykes
July 19, 2021 19:08 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBGreg & Bill chat about the untimely passing of Jeff Labar of Cinderella, new music from John Sykes, updates on the Prairie Sun documentary and much more! Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many ...
Ep 2 - Andrew Bennett - Eruption in the Canyon, Filmmaker, Director
July 12, 2021 02:38 - 1 hour - 102 MBDirector Andrew Bennett is the guest for this episode. Andrew is the writer and photographer for the beautifully presented coffee table book "Eruption in the Canyon". In the book, Andrew details his time living and documenting the genius of Edward Van Halen at 5150 studio. Andrew is a filmmaker and has produced works for artists such as Deftones, Dream Theater, Katy Perry and many others. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with man...
Ep 1 - Greg & Bill's Guitar Uproar
July 04, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBGuitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest...
Greg's Guitar Hang - EP8 - Steve Vai
June 03, 2020 01:53 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBCohosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things Steve Vai and tons of gear and guitar talk! Released on June 2, 2020. www.gregmarra.com
Greg's Guitar Hang - EP7 - George Lynch
May 29, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBGreg and Mick chat all things George Lynch in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang released on May 29th, 2020. Also included is bonus content with brand new music from producer Eric Hill at the end of the episode. www.gregmarra.com Cohosts: Greg Marra Mick Marcellino
Greg's Guitar Hang - Ep6 - AC/DC
May 24, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBGreg and Mick chat all things AC/DC in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang - recorded on May 22nd, 2020. www.gregmarra.com Co-hosts: Greg Marra Mick Marcellino
Greg's Guitar Hang Episode 5 - Rob Balducci
May 22, 2020 06:34 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBRob Balducci joins Greg Marra to chat about his gear and play some new riffs from his yet to be released new record. The exclusive debut of Rob's new song "Twelve Twenty-Four" is in this episode as well and as always - all things guitar! (This episode was recorded and released on May 21st, 2020.) www.robbalducci.com www.gregmarra.com
Greg's Guitar Hang - Episode 4 -The Van Halen episode
May 19, 2020 21:37 - 53 minutes - 49 MBGreg Marra and co-host Mick Marcellino geek out on this Van Halen focused episode! The Ted Templeman and Eruption in the Canyon books are discussed as well as Greg and Mick's favorite Van Halen tunes and licks! www.gregmarra.com
Greg's Guitar Hang - Episode 3
May 12, 2020 06:27 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBRecorded on May 11th, 2020. Hosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things guitar and gear. www.gregmarra.com
Greg's Guitar Hang - Episode 2
May 08, 2020 03:22 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBI brought my guitar to the party in this episode and Mick Marcellino and I talk about the state of the music industry, more riffs, more recording techniques, guitars, amps and all things music! www.gregmarra.com
Greg's Guitar Hang - Episode 1
May 03, 2020 23:55 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis is a brand new format for Greg Marra's show, Iconoclast Music Podcast, called "Greg's Guitar Hang". Host of Amps and Axes, Mick Marcellino, joins Greg on the first episode and we picked three songs each that we dig into and discuss the gear they used as well as new gear and recording techniques and the state of the music industry. Musical excerpts from Plini, Intervals, Shotgun Messiah, AC/DC, Van Halen, Ted Nugent, and Greg Marra's music is featured in this episode. This episode was re...
Episode 86 - Xander Demos (Xander Demos Band)
April 29, 2020 03:53 - 1 hour - 113 MBPittsburgh are guitar shredder, Xander Demos, joins host Greg Marra to talk all things guitars in this brand new updated episode with content from February 2020 that was originally recorded as a lead up to the PG3 show that due to the current world health scenario has been postponed. You will hear original tunes from Xander Demos as well as his story and much more. www.xanderdemos.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 85 - Bob Cupp (Radio DJ for 97.7FM and The Grass Roots Show)
April 27, 2020 03:32 - 43 minutes - 98.4 MBFlipping things around for this episode wherein legendary radio DJ, Bob Cupp, of 97.7FM in Western Pennsylvania interviews host Greg Marra and premiers his new single titled "Colliding Consciousness" as well as three other original songs from Greg's back catalogue. (Content from this episode originally aired on April 26th, 2020 on 97.7FM - Butler, PA.) www.gregmarra.com www.977rocks.com
Episode 84 - Brev Sullivan (Rock of Ages Movie, Solo Artist)
April 13, 2020 21:46 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBGuitarist & songwriter Brev Sullivan and host Greg Marra chat about Brev's career in jazz and rock including appearing in the Rock of Ages movie with Tom Cruise, NAMM happenings, endorsements, fireside jams and tons more! www.brevsullivanguitar.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 83 - Mark "Mooka" Rennick (Prairie Sun Recording Studios)
April 05, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMark "Mooka" Rennick is the owner and founder of Prairie Sun Recording Studios located in Cotati, CA which has been the primary studio that tracked hundreds of the aptly named "shred guitar gods" records of the late 80's and early 90's on Mike Varney's legendary Shrapnel Records label. This episode is information packed with tons of likely never heard before stories of the guitar shred era as well as the infamous Tom Waits room, gear and recording techniques at Prairie Sun, and much more. ...
Episode 82 - Shane Alexander (Solo Artist)
March 29, 2020 17:37 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBShane Alexander joins host Greg Marra in the studio to discuss his long and successful career as a singer/songwriter, gear preferences, studio work and beyond. Shane has been the opening act for legendary musicians such as Jewel, Seal and many others as well as having a following all over the globe. www.shanealexandermusic.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 81 - Mike Delaney (Delaney Guitars)
March 26, 2020 18:27 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBMike Delaney, Delaney Guitars, and host Greg Marra chat about their musical relationship as builder to artist and Mike's custom guitar company. Mike Delaney has built some of the finest instruments for the who's who in the business including; Samantha Fish, Mike Zito, Arlen Roth, Johnny Winter and many more! www.delaneyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 80 - Maxxxwell Carlisle (Solo Artist, Hellion, Youtube Personality)
March 22, 2020 18:51 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBGuitar Max himself, Maxxxwell Carlisle chats with host Greg Marra about his uber popular Youtube channel, video production, working with Michael Angelo Batio, and much more in this info packed episode of the Iconoclast Music Podcast. www.maxxxwell.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 79 - Eric Hill (The String Source, Skervesen Guitars)
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEric Hill, owner of The String Source, US rep for Skervesen Guitars, owner and mixing and mastering engineer at The Blue Room Studio and much more joins host Greg Marra for an update on all things music related and current state of global health in March 2020. www.thestringsource.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 78 - Chris Compton (Studio and Live Session Drummer)
March 16, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBChris Compton is a well-known drummer from Pennsylvania that has played drums with host Greg Marra and many others for well over three decades. Chris has performed countless studio sessions as well as the live festival circuit as well. Find out Chris' story including his preferred gear, influences, and coming up in the Pittsburgh area music scene and recording in Los Angeles. www.gregmarra.com
Episode 77 - Jeff Bober (East Amplification, Buddha Amps)
March 08, 2020 03:15 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBJeff Bober has been dubbed "the godfather of low wattage amps" as well as being the designer of Buddha Amps and owner and designer of East Amplification. In this episode, Jeff and host Greg Marra go deep on the glorious world of tube amplifiers. Jeff talks about working with Leslie West, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai and much more! www.jeffbober.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 76 - Phil Short (Westlife Guitarist, BIMM Professor)
March 01, 2020 04:40 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBPhil Short is the guitarist for the Irish pop vocals sensation, Westlife as well as a music professor at the prestigious BIMM Institute in England. www.philshort.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 75 - Marty Elias (WWE Referee, Music Industry Liaison)
February 24, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWWE referee and music industry liaison for some of the biggest names in the business joins host Greg Marra for a one on one match up to discuss all things from rock to the ring! www.gregmarra.com
Episode 74 - Greg Chaisson Part 2 (February 2020 - Kings of Dust, Badlands)
February 17, 2020 00:18 - 1 hour - 174 MBPart 2 of my interview with Greg Chaisson of Badlands and Kings of Dust where we answer listener questions and break down the new Kings of Dust record track by track. www.gregmarra.com
Episode 73 - Greg Chaisson (February 2020 - Kings of Dust, Badlands)
February 09, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this brand new for 2020 episode legendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra to chat all things Badlands as well as his new band Kings of Dust. www.gregmarra.com
Episode 72 - Devin Tait (Solo Artist, L.A. Session Musician)
July 30, 2019 05:32 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBMusician, Devin Tait, joins host Greg Marra to talk about his 2019 release titled Art Damage, his career as an L.A. studio and stage performer and much more! www.gregmarra.com Devin Tait
Episode 71 - Mike Martini (Original Pranksta, Square City Tattoo)
June 28, 2019 03:51 - 51 minutes - 117 MBThe Original Pranksta himself, Mike Martini, of the Evil Joe prank call bit fame joins host Greg Marra to talk about his diverse career as a tattoo artist, comedian, musician, and much more! www.gregmarra.com Search: Mike Martini, Original Pranksta
Episode 70 - Jeff Bowders (Paul Gilbert Band, MI Professor)
May 28, 2019 11:59 - 1 hour - 176 MBJeff Bowders, drummer for The Paul Gilbert Band, Scrap Metal, Musicians Institute Professor, (and many more) joins host Greg Marra for this episode to discuss his career and offers comprehensive breakdown on his new record called Mission. www.jeffbowders.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 69 - Eric Hill (The String Source, Skervesen Guitars)
May 20, 2019 01:49 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEric Hill (The String Source, Blue Room Studio, Skervesen Guitars) joins host Greg Marra for this open discussion formatted episode with topics ranging from guitar string tension to recording drums and many topics in between. www.gregmarra.com www.Thestringsource.com (The String Soure Website will be live starting June 2019)
Episode 68 - Paul Killion (EX-GEAR, Super Funkin' Jam Night, LA)
March 14, 2019 01:43 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBPaul Killion from EX-GEAR pedals and host of the The Super Funkin' Dirty Rockin' Freak Jam in LA is the guest on this episode of Iconoclast. http://ex-gear.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 67 - Greg Chaisson (Badlands, Kings of Dust)
March 02, 2019 23:38 - 1 hour - 152 MBLegendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra for this episode of Iconoclast. Greg Chaisson discusses his career in Badlands and his new band - Kings of Dust (February 2019).
Episode 66 - Sully (Sully Guitars)
March 02, 2019 01:07 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBSully from Sully Guitars chats with host Greg Marra about all things in the world of Sully Guitars. www.sullyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 65 - Eric Hill (Skervesen Guitars, Producer)
February 04, 2019 20:58 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEric Hill from Skervesen Guitars chats with long time pal and host Greg Marra about all things NAMM 2019! www.gregmarra.com
Episode 64 - Armando Vega (Yamaha Guitars, Corazon De Mana)
January 07, 2019 18:47 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBArmando Vega, formerly of Yamaha Guitars for over a decade, chats with host Greg Marra about his time at Yamaha, his new band Corazon De Mana and much more! www.gregmarra.com
Episode 63 - 2018 YEAR END WRAP UP SHOW
December 21, 2018 19:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBwww.gregmarra.com www.plentyheavy.com
Episode 62 - Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples, PLENTY HEAVY)
December 03, 2018 02:57 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBBjorn Englen is one of the most in-demand bass players in the music business today with credits including Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Macalpine, PLENTY HEAVY and many others. In this episode, host Greg Marra (Plenty Heavy vocals and guitar) discuss gear, life on the road, and much more! www.bjornenglen.com www.gregmarra.com www.plentyheavy.com
Episode 61 - John Cruz (Fender Guitars Master Builder)
November 23, 2018 19:40 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBJohn Cruz is a master guitar builder at Fender Guitars. John has built guitars for the top players in the history of electric guitar as well as tribute guitar runs for Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Yngwie Malmsteen and many more. www.fender.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 60 - Pet Shark (Ted Morton and Keith Moreland)
November 17, 2018 17:22 - 1 hour - 109 MBTed Morton and Keith Moreland from the progressive band Pet Shark join host Greg Marra to discuss their 2018 indie release "Carnivore Cruises" which includes collaborations with legendary musicians Mike Keneally (Zappa). www.petsharkband.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 59 - Ron Keel (KEEL, Steeler)
November 10, 2018 23:44 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBLegendary vocalist and musician Ron Keel, Keel, joins host Greg Marra for this episode to talk about Ron’s many decades in the music business with MTV darlings KEEL, his Vegas producton, Steeler and so much more! www.ronkeel.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 58 - Matt Guillory (Solo, James Labrie, Mullmuzzler)
November 08, 2018 14:08 - 54 minutes - 75 MBMatt Guillory's new single is called "Give me a sign" (released November 2018). Host Greg Marra and Matt chat about about his years in Mullmuzzler and James Labrie band (Dream Theater vocalist) as well as his solo career and much more! You can find out more on Matt Guillory's socials and online. www.gregmarra.com
Episode 57 - Anthony Esposito (Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel)
November 04, 2018 15:05 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBBassist and producer, Anthony Esposito, is a member of Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel who are set to release their much anticipated latest hard rock offering titled Patina on November 9, 2018. Anthony and host Greg Marra chat about the recording of Patina , plans to tour the record and the videos for the record as well as Anthony's years as a member of Lynch Mob and the Ace Frehley Band. Besides being an A-list, first call bassist, Anthony is also the owner and operator of Obscenic Arts Stu...
Episode 56 - Oscar Jordan (Vintage Guitar Magazine, Musician, Actor)
October 28, 2018 20:50 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBOscar Jordan is a writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, a classically trained actor, and blues and rock musician with many credits to his name. Oscar and host Greg Marra chat all things guitar including performing on the same stage as Larry Mitchell and Steve Vai for the L.A. Jamathon and much more! www.oscarjordan.com www.gregmarra.com
Episode 55 - Stevie D (Buckcherry, Josh Todd & The Conflict)
October 15, 2018 00:12 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBStevie D, guitarist for Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict, talks with host Greg Marra about his long and successful career in the music business as one of rocks top billed bands of the past two decades. Stevie & Greg chat all things gear as well as Stevie's signature Sully Guitar. www.buckcherry.com www.gregmarra.com