Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Weekly podcast dedicated to supporting heavy metal music in every way possible. Hosted and produced by Jon “The Vernomatic ‘’ Verno, Metal Mayhem Roc presents a blend of feature interviews with heavy metal legends and stars of tomorrow. With in house created content like " The History Of Metal" and " Rock N Roll Detention" the listener, is left both educated and entertained. With an emphasis on presentation and professional industry audio imagery, Metal Mayhem ROC is your go to source for everything metal. 7svfFpDYXYEFQMOmfLZn
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The History of Metal: 1996
June 21, 2024 00:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, Metal Walt, Ian O’Rourke & Bill The Rager explore the heavy metal scene in 1996. Kiss reunites with Ace & Peter for a tour (in makeup), Ozzfest debuts, Sammy Hagar leaves Van Halen, Soundgarden breaks up post-Lollapalooza & Metallica cuts their hair! Rob Halford & Judas Priest head in opposite directions, Grunge music & Rage Against The Machine dominate the FM airwaves & Nu Metal bands are winning over the Kids. Over 80 albums of new music are released from Metal stalwarts & ...
Red Voodoo Interview
June 06, 2024 19:37 - 44 minutesWe’re joined by Dino McCord, Vocalist & Songwriter of Red Voodoo (Sacramento, CA), to discuss their self-titled debut EP & videos. Dino talks about leading a young & up and coming Hard Rock band in their early 20s, re-creating a retro sound, & joining the emerging Classic Rock renaissance. Also, he shares about being mentored by Frank Hannon of Tesla as a High School teenager, drawing inspiration from Montrose, Van Halen, & Sammy Hagar, and performing onstage with the Red Rocker at his Cabo W...
Doug Aldrich Interview (The Dead Daisies)
May 30, 2024 21:36 - 56 minutesWe’re joined by Doug Aldrich, Guitarist of The Dead Daisies, to discuss the new “Light ‘Em Up” single & forthcoming new album. Doug talks about the origins of the Band, the vision of Founder David Lowry & the assembling of a Band of top in class Musicians over the last decade. Also, he touches on the return of John Corabi as Singer, writing with Marti Frederikson & the Nashville scene. Additionally, he explains how the Band’s music has been used in partnerships with the MLB, NFL, NHL & Nascar...
Riot V: Donnie Van Stavern Discusses New CD
May 09, 2024 13:07 - 42 minutesWe’re joined by Bassist & Songwriter Donnie Van Stavern of Hard Rock Band Riot V to discuss the new album, Mean Streets. Donnie talks about his back history with Riot, being the longest tenured member of the Band, & carry the legacy of Mark Reale forward. Also, we learn about the importance of Vocalist Todd Michael Hall to the current lineup, the Mean Streets songs, & the NYC influence in the writing & recording of the new material. In addition, we hear about the Bands mascot making an appear...
SAXON & ARMORED SAINT: Backstage All Access recap
May 05, 2024 21:19 - 34 minutesMMROC Co-Hosts Jon Verno & Metal Walt share their personal experiences & stories from recent Armored Saint & Saxon concerts in upstate NY & northern NJ. Both events occurred in different cities over a 24-hour period, & each show included informal meet ups with the Band members, both before & after the gig itself. This special episode is an inside look at the hard work that it takes to build rapport with the PR & Press Reps., & the Band members & crew themselves, & just how these face-to-face ...
ACCEPT: Mark Tornillo discusses the Band's new album, Humanoid.
April 25, 2024 19:56 - 43 minutesWe’re joined by Mark Tornillo, Vocalist of Heavy Metal band Accept to discuss the new album, Humanoid. Mark talks about retiring from his NJ Union Electrician job, fronting Accept for 14 years/ six studio albums & their loyal fan base around the world. Also, he discloses the concept of Humanoid, AI in music, & being labeled “Analog Man”. Additionally, we discuss the new album songs, 2024 touring plans & adding Joel Hoekstra to the touring Band for Spring & Summer gigs. Plus, we get his POV ab...
RUSH:Top 20 “Deep Cuts” list with Rock Author Martin Popoff
April 19, 2024 01:47 - 1 hourWe’re joined by Canadian experts Martin Popoff (Rush books Author) & Perrin Wolfson (Rock & Metal Journalist) for a Rock & Roll Detention episode to reveal a Top 20 Rush “Deep Cuts” list. We discuss the challenges of narrowing down the selections to a reasonable number, define “what” constitutes a “Deep Cut”, & what kind of Tracks are “off limits”. Also, we share the amazing stories on our personal experiences listening to the music, the road trips to see Rush in concert all over Canada & the...
Comedian Don Jamieson Interview: New comedy album, “No Sleep Til’ McSorley’s”
April 11, 2024 14:46 - 43 minutesWe’re joined by Comedian & Heavy Metal Junkie, Don Jamieson, to promote his new stand-up comedy album, “No Sleep Til’ McSorley’s” & his 2024 touring plans. Don talks about recording at the iconic NYC drinking establishment, honoring the legacy of Motorhead on both the front & back cover of the album, & Phil Campbell’s musical contributions to the effort. Also, he touches on some of the comedic topics on the album, including COVID era experiences, PC names & the Woke generation, & “what if” Ha...
April Fools Day "Heavy Metal Confession" Show.
April 01, 2024 15:15 - 34 minutesOn this epidose we honor April Fools Day and mix things up a bit with a fun "Heavy Metal Confession " show. The entire Metal Mayhem ROC team is here to share what they listen to that is NOT Hard Rock or Heavy Metal. Have it be 70'S MOTOWN & SOFT ROCK or 80'S JAM BANDS to 90'S REGGAE & HIP HOP. All are genres are confessed! We may sometimes experience "Metal Fatigue" so sometimes listening to your guilty pleasures is the perfect remedy to get ya back "INTO THE PIT".Take a listen and find out w...
Vixen's Lorraine Lewis & Mercyful Fate's Becky Baldwin interview
March 22, 2024 21:02 - 1 hourWe’re joined by Vixen Vocalist, Lorraine Lewis & Mercyful Fate & Fury Bassist, Becky Baldwin to celebrate Women’s History Month. We talk about the evolution of women in Hard Rock & Heavy Metal over the last five decades & the trendsetters that have contributed to the emergence of females in this music genre. Lorraine talks about her coming of age in the 80s & carrying Vixen forward, and Becky touches on diversity in music, women taking on more prominent roles in Metal bands & her heartwarming...
James Durbin: Singing with Judas Priest on American Idol
March 14, 2024 18:45 - 55 minutesIn this episode, we’re exploring the new James Durbin CD “Screaming Steel”. Durbin is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California. Metal heads associate his name with his appearance on Season 10 of American Idol (2011), where appeared with Judas Priest for rousing renditions of "Livin' After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" and also appeared with legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde. This was followed by Durbin’s debut album, 2011’s “Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster” t...
Judas Priest: Review of the new ‘Invincible Shield ’CD.
March 07, 2024 23:22 - 36 minutesOn this episode, we’re exploring the new Judas Priest album, “Invincible Shield”. We get into the origins of the songwriting, the background on how these Metal legends approached the album, the production, the individual performances, and of course the songs themselves. Our Team have just as many opinions on the music as the album contains twin-guitar passages & double-bass drumming! Get the inside scoop from Metal Mayhem ROC on every track, single & video and get ready for a full-on panic at...
Roy Z Interview: Guitarist & Producer of the new Bruce Dickinson solo CD “The Mandrake Project
February 29, 2024 23:54 - 50 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by Roy Z, Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer of the Bruce Dickinson solo band. An accomplished musician & the right-hand man of the legendary British Heavy Metal Singer for over 30 years, Roy has produced & played on five Bruce Dickinson solo albums, including the 2024 new release, “The Mandrake Project”. Roy joins us to discuss the crafting of this masterpiece of fresh music & how he orchestrates a musical plan around Bruce’ vision. We talk about the origins of th...
Honoring Black History: Celebrating the African American Pioneers of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal with Dug Pinnick of Kings X
February 22, 2024 19:32 - 1 hourOn this episode of Rock & Roll Detention, we’re honoring black history by celebrating the African American Pioneers of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. Joining us is special guest, Dug Pinnick, Singer & Bassist of Kings X who takes the reigns as Co-Host. In the conversation, we talk Kings X history, past & present, plus Dug tells us all about his musical upbringing during his youth & how it impacted him becoming a musician. In addition, we examine the many black creators of Rock & Metal, taking a 50-...
The Obsessed: Scott "Wino" Weinrich Interview
February 15, 2024 19:52 - 54 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by iconic Guitarist & Vocalist Scott WINO Weinrich. A Doom Metal Pioneer, Lifer & Legend, he’s out promoting The Obsessed new album “Gilded Sorrow” & upcoming US tour. Wino talks about the influence of Black Sabbath on his sound plus seeing them as a young teen in the early 1970s. In addition he tells some passionate tales of how he gets his songwriting inspiration and shares a few of his career highlights out on the road. Known as the “American Lemmy” who takes ...
Hair Metal Era: Deep Cuts, Hidden Gems & Lost Treasures”
February 08, 2024 16:54 - 53 minutesOn this episode of our side specialty show called Rock & Roll Detention, we’re joined by fellow Podcaster Metal Mike of the 80’s Glam Metalcast & Author of the book “A Hair Metal Journey”, for an entertaining conversation about our personal favorite songs from the 80s Hair Metal era. Each experts each bring their Top 5 songs plus 2 Honorable Mentions to the virtual table as Opinions are shared & of course some friendly debates ensued. We are calling this “The Guilty Pleasures Of The Hair Meta...
The History of Metal:1995
February 01, 2024 16:52 - 1 hourOn this episode, Metal Walt, Ian O’Rourke & Bill The Rager explore the heavy metal landscape at the mid-point of the 1990s, examining the trends & new music of the year 1995. In the continuation of the History Of Heavy Metal series, the Metal Mayhem ROC Co-Hosts discuss & debate albums released that year from Ozzy, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motorhead, Anthrax, Down, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Rob Zombie & many more. In addition, they cover off on the ever-changing musical scene that was evolving dur...
Dave Ellefson Interview
January 24, 2024 21:09 - 41 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by Bassist & Heavy Metal “Lifer” David Ellefson. Best known for his rich & illustrious history with legends Megadeth & current band Kings Of Thrash, Dave connected with us from Southern California in advance of the amazing week off Heavy Metal events taking place leading up to The NAMM 2024 Show. Dave covers off on the Kings Of Thrash performances scheduled at the Ultimate NAMM Metal Jam & the Metal Hall Of Fame gala, the Metal Allegiance 10th anniversary & Montr...
Comedian Jim Florentine Interview
January 19, 2024 20:10 - 39 minutesJim Florentine Interview - BONUS Crossover episode with the "WHATS HOT IN THE STRIP CLUBS" Podcast's Ilan Fong. On this special BONUS Crossover episode with our Pantheon Podcast group siblings "WHATS HOT IN THE STRIP CLUBS" we welcome Comedian, Heavy Metal lifer and fellow ball buster Jim Florentine onto the show. Jim is in Rochester NY this weekend for 5 comedy shows so he joined us the other night to discuss the tour, his writing process, music and even food. Ilan Fong From 'WHATS HOT IN TH...
Filmmaker Damian Kolodiy IMMORTAL SOUL: A RIOT TRIBUTE & CONCERT FILM.
January 18, 2024 19:33 - 1 hourOn this episode, we’re joined by Damian Kolodiy, Filmmaker & Founder of NYC ROCKS, a reality web series that follows people & bands active in today’s rock & metal scene. Damian, a NYC native currently residing in Germany, is promoting his new YouTube series covering the long history of the legendary NYC hard rock band, Riot: IMMORTAL SOUL: A RIOT TRIBUTE & CONCERT FILM. His 4-part documentary mini-series explores the history and archives of the different eras of the band, spotlighting specifi...
SAXON'S Biff Byford: Discusses's new CD Hell, Fire and Damnation" .
January 11, 2024 23:22 - 53 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by Biff Byford, Singer of legendary New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band, Saxon. Joining us from his home deep in the countryside of England, Biff & his mates are promoting the newly released Saxon album, “Hell, Fire and Damnation”, the bands’ 24th studio release. In the conversation Biff, is relaxed & in fine humor as he touches on the many historical subjects he captures on the songs & lyrics of the new album: The battle of good vs evil, a guillotine, Roswell,...
Metal Mayhem ROC: 2023 Year in Review show.
December 28, 2023 22:31 - 47 minutesHappy Holidays - For the last episode of the year we are presenting a 2023 year in review segment by highlighting and discussing some of the stand out and unique episodes from the past year. Vernomatic, Metal Walt, Ian O'Rourke and Southern Cal drive this fun reflection show, filled with stories from the road, impromptu interviews and run in with some elite metal talent. All bases have been covered in 2023- Authors, Musicians, Photographers, Film Makers and even promoters. We especially take ...
Metal Mayhem ROC: David Lee Roth- Darren Paltrowitz and new book DLR: How David Lee Roth Changed the World.
December 22, 2023 00:30 - 1 hourOn this episode, we’re joined by Darren Paltrowitz, Author of the “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World”, We Step into the world of author Darren Paltrowitz as he discusses the creation of his new book. Discover the inspiration behind DLR, the research process, and the unexpected discoveries that make this book a must-read for any fan of David Lee Roth and classic rock. As Darren describes, what do you do after leaving one of the world's biggest bands? If you're David Lee Roth, you...
Metal Mayhem ROC:WICKED Rockers return with new Rock Anthem single
December 07, 2023 03:09 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode we welcome back our old friends Modern-day melodic/theatrical rockers Wicked to the show. The band have their second CD set for a March 2024 release and this fall have started rolling out singles from the disc. November 2023 had the first single "Lost in The Dark", and now they are back with the latest single/video – which turns out to be its title track, 'Sunburn.' https://chipsterpr.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bdb1a8377ea3eeb263b993237&id=9a1ebc7c10&e=4a523428da...
Metal Mayhem ROC: Kirk Hammett Interview
December 01, 2023 00:30 - 1 hourOn this episode, we’re joined by Kirk Hammett of Metallica to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the “Kill ‘Em All” album. In this special installment of Metal Mayhem ROC, we go back in time for an in-depth look back at the rehearsals & the recording of the album that took place in our hometown of Rochester, NY in 1983. In this feature conversation, Kirk gets reacquainted with some of the people who lived it with Metallica, both professionally & on the friendship side of the relationships with...
Metal Mayhem ROC:PICTURES ALIVE- ROCK SHOWS OF THE 80s & BEYOND
November 23, 2023 14:28 - 1 hourOn this episode we’re joined by Northern California based amateur Photographer, Steve Roney & book Author Scott Davis. Steve & Scott, lifelong friends, are promoting an amazing book titled PICTURES ALIVE: ROCK SHOWS OF THE 80s & BEYOND. The elaborate collection of amazing photos & stories contained in the book taken from concerts in the Bay area during the hey-day of Rock & Metal during the 1980s, is not your typical paint by numbers book, but instead is presented from the perspective & viewp...
Metal Mayhem ROC: 90's Replacement Metal Singers - THRASH or TRASH?
November 16, 2023 23:27 - 59 minutesOn this episode of Rock & Roll Detention, Metal Mayhem ROC Hosts Metal Walt, Ian O’Rourke & Vinyl Vince McDowell take a thorough look into some of the major Heavy Metal bands that replaced their original Singers during the 1990s: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue & Anthrax. We discuss the changing industry & Metal scene in the 90s, what prompted each of these bands to change their original Singer & how & why the new Singers were recruited. In addition, we examine what impact the changes ...
Metal Mayhem ROC: WAR CURSE- Old school thrash meets new school aggression.
November 02, 2023 17:31 - 39 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by Justin Roth, Guitarist of Cincinnati, Ohio based Metal band War Curse. Justin, the main Songwriter, talk about the bands brand new album, “Confession”, a terrific thrash album out now on Metal Blade Records. A band described as a Bay area 90s thrash sound/ old school thrash with new school aggression, Justin takes us through the evolution of the band & why in 2023 he believes they have delivered their best material yet, getting signed by the legendary Brian Sl...
Metal Mayhem ROC: FIGHT. 30th Anniversary of the “War Of Words” album with Fight Bassist Jay Jay Brown
October 26, 2023 16:48 - 56 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by Jay Jay Brown, Bassist of the 90s metal band Fight, Rob Halford’s first project outside of Judas Priest. Metal Mayhem ROC & Jay Jay celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic “War Of Words” album by taking an in-depth look at the songs, videos, & tours, plus Jay Jay talks about his thriving career as a tattoo artist & painter & the return of his band S.I.L. In the conversation, Jay Jay reveals fascinating stories of how he became the go-to tattoo artist for ...
Metal Mayhem ROC: CIRITH UNGOL Drummer Robert Garven Talks New CD, Tour and his obsession with Ferraris.
October 19, 2023 15:42 - 44 minutesOn this episode, we’re joined by drummer Rob Garven of CIRITH UNGOL who is promoting the bands killer new album, Dark Parade. Show correspondent John “Southern Cal “Calabrese and Rob discuss the origins of the band, the killer artwork of the CD as well as the connection and inclusion of NIGHT DEMON bassist Jarvis Leatherby in to band. The trade reflections of their favorite drummers and influences and Robert even shares his outside band passion for high end performance automobiles. Visit the ...
Metal Mayhem ROC: “Power Trip festival report: The weekend recapped”
October 12, 2023 16:13 - 50 minutesOn this episode, we present a firsthand account of the highly anticipated POWER TRIP festival that took place in Indio, CA on the weekend of 06-08 Oct, 2023. Metal Mayhem ROC friend & contributor, Mike Dadura (a native of Philadelphia, PA), who was in attendance for the 3-day event, brings to us an in-depth & revealing recap of the full weekend. POWERTRIP featured Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Judas Priest (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, O...
Metal Mayhem ROC: History of Metal - 1994
October 05, 2023 18:09 - 1 hourHello metalheads! On this week's show we get the gang back together to resume our ongoing series "The History of Metal”. Metal Walt, Ian O'Rourke and Bill "The Rager" visit the year 1994. Grunge is in full swing, NU METAL is gaining momentum, Industrial metal is making an entrance and the 80 bands are still releasing material but are definitely on the back burner. The guys totally dissect where they were at this point of their lives pertaining to the metal landscape and concert tours. It’s a ...
Metal Mayhem ROC:Rik Emmett: New Memoir, Why TRIUMPH Broke up, US Festival in '83
September 28, 2023 17:27 - 1 hourHello Metalheads! On this episode, we’re joined by Rik Emmett, the legendary vocalist & guitar player of Canadian power trio Triumph. He joined us to talk about his new memoir, titled “Lay It On The Line: A Backstage Pass To Rock Adventure, Conflict & Triumph”. In our conversation, we learn all about the unique roles he, Mike & Gil all played, outside of the musicianship itself, in Triumph & he tells the full story about the rise to success, the peak of their career, his eventual exit & just...
Metal Mayhem ROC: Tommy Victor of PRONG talks new album, Metallica parking lot gig, & meeting Iommi, Dio & Ozzy
September 21, 2023 20:15 - 39 minutesHello Thrashers, On this episode, we’re joined by heavy metal “Lifer” Tommy Victor of the iconic NYC metal band, Prong. He’s been at it for 35 plus years & he joined us to promote the new Prong album, “State of Emergency”, their 13th studio album. Tommy, a true “New Yorker”, talks about is return to the East Coast, the secrets behind the Prong signature sound & why he chooses to write about current events that are revealed via his well-informed & sophisticated song lyrics. In this exclusive...
Metal Mayhem ROC: Ronnie Romero- New solo album, Elegant Weapons & playing with Blackmore & Schenker.
September 14, 2023 18:06 - 1 hourOn this week’s show, we’re joined by melodic rock Vocalist Ronnie Romero, an artist who got his name on the heavy metal map debuting as Singer of Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow, followed by an extensive stint with Michael Schenker. Raised in Chile, lived in Spain, and now resides in Romania, he is truly a Global musician & hands down is the hardest working man in the rock business! In 2023 alone he released his second all-covers album, toured Europe with the Rock Meets Classic ensemble, plus the...
Metal Mayhem ROC: UFO Guitarist Paul Chapman's Daughter on " Growing Up Chapman"
September 07, 2023 21:44 - 1 hourHello Rivet Heads, On this week’s show, we present a Truly unique look behind the "Metal Curtain" as we speak to Brittany Chapman, the daughter of the late Paul Chapman, Guitarist of UFO. This is her story we have dubbed " Growing up Chapman". Brittany is the youngest of Paul's 3 children via 4 marriages, as well as being the only girl. Since Paul's death in June of 2020, Brittany has received condolence’s and well wishes from fans and musicians from all over the world. The magnitude of her l...
Metal Mayhem ROC: Udo Dirkschneider-New album, Fall US tour & re-connecting with bassist Peter Baltes.
August 31, 2023 19:35 - 34 minutesHello Headbangers, On this weeks’ show, we’re joined by Udo Dirkschneider, the legendary German heavy metal Vocalist currently of U.D.O. and of course from the peak era of Accept. Udo joined us to promote the bands’ just released new album “Touchdown”. We take a deep-dive into the new album, providing our takeaways of the material & of course hearing all about it from the Artist himself. In the episode we cover everything from the inspiration behind a European choosing to name the new album a...
Metal Mayhem ROC: Adam Dubin-Metallica Documentary Filmmaker
August 25, 2023 00:28 - 1 hourHello Metal Heads, On this weeks’ show, were joined by American filmmaker Adam Dubin a NYU film program graduate and a life long metalhead. While at NYU, Adam and a young Rick Rubin shared a dorm room and a passion for music and the media arts. The two were involved in the development of the Beastie Boys and helped launch their career both musically and visually. Adam co-directed the Beastie Boys music videos "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" and "No Sleep till Brooklyn" with Ric...
Metal Mayhem ROC: The Metallica Report Podcast-Co-Hosts Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson
August 18, 2023 02:55 - 1 hourHello Metal Heads, On this weeks’ show, were joined by Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson, Co-Hosts of the official The Metallica Report Podcast (also a part of the Pantheon Podcast family). Steffan & Renee joined Metal Mayhem ROC only days after the amazing MetLife, NJ “No Repeat Weekend”, something they also took part in. They tell us about the role they each played with the band for this event, what they experienced first-hand, and their takeaways from the weekend. In addition, they tell u...
Metal Mayhem ROC- Metallica ALL ACCESS-New Jersey "NO REPEAT WEEKEND" Review.
August 10, 2023 22:24 - 58 minutesHello to all of our friends in the Metal Mayhem ROC community, As we build the Metal Mayhem ROC Brand to the highest of standards, we had the privilege of being invited by the official Metallica camp to be included in their Friends & Family MetLife weekend celebration. With this honor, we were granted VIP lounge access where we networked with so many wonderful people who have been there for it all, both past & present, over the bands’ 40-year history, as well as Snake Pit passes for the shows...
Metal Mayhem ROC-BASTERDANE-Southern young gun's deliver sludge, thrash and progressive, melodic rock.
August 01, 2023 17:36 - 43 minutesHello Metal Heads- On this weeks show, were joined by the Savannah based metal band BASTARDANE. This band features Castor Hetfield, son of James Hetfield of Metallica. With high-gain riffs, groovy grooves and dissonant chord progressions, the boys in BASTARDANE supply an untamed concoction of sludge, thrash, progressive and melodic rock. BASTARDANE is Jacobious Lovebone (vocals/bass),Ethan Sirotzki (guitars) and Castor Hetfield (drums, backing vocals) as well as new guitarist Sterling Brown....
Metal Mayhem ROC- WITCHSLAYER -AFTER 40 YEARS CHICAGO THRASHERS PROPERLY RELEASE DEBUT CD
July 21, 2023 18:48 - 1 hourGreetings Metal Heads- Hope everyone is safe ,healthy and enjoying summer. On This weeks show we feature another one of these Feel Good Metal stories. Today we’re here to talk with Vocalist Jeff Allen of Witchslayer, the heavy metal band from Chicago who in 2023 PROPERLY released its first EVER album, something in the works for 40 years. Unfortunately Following the success of Witchslayer’s 5-song demo in the early 1980’s, Metal Blade Records included the song “I Don’t Want To Die” on the M...
Hell's Decibel's Tour REUNION- Confessions, Secrets and Surprises.
July 13, 2023 14:57 - 1 hourHello Metalheads- On This weeks show we present one of our most challenging episodes ever as we cover over two continents, three time zones and 5 cities to bring you a special Hell's Decibels Tour Reunion Show. Brian Ross from SATAN, Jarvis Leatherby from NIGHT DEMON and Trevor Church from HAUNT reunite to share with us tales from this past springs Triple bill Tour. The tour covered the US for close to two months and reeked Havok in all four regions of the US. The guys share Fun stories from ...
Metal Comedian Don Jamieson- Have Bands just become Brands? Pantera, Queensryche, Foreigner, etc.? When's the breaking Point!
July 06, 2023 17:16 - 55 minutesHello Metal Heads- This week's show Metal walt and I present another installment of our series Rock N Roll Detention, the show were we take a deep dive into a particular talking point This week we welcome comedian and Heavy Metal enthusiast Don Jamieson on to help us absorb the current state of bands. Are they just brands? Can they and should they continue with less n less original members? Does the general audience realize or even care that these bands have replacement members.PANTERA with ...
Brian Diamond-Legendary Producer shares early MTV stories , US Festival Metal Day secrets and hanging out with NFL Stars.
June 22, 2023 22:46 - 1 hourHello Metal Heads- Today we welcome content creator, Producer and all around music fan Brian Diamond onto the show. Brian is a native of the east coast, growing up in the music rich late sixties and Seventies. Brain Parlayed a friendship with a good buddy into his first paying professional gig working with 70's arena rock giants FOREIGNER. The 80s came and Brian was there at the launch of MTV in America and then eventually overseeing the MTV Europe channel. We discuss Brian's involvement with...
The History of Metal 1993-THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY!
June 08, 2023 15:13 - 1 hourHello RIVET Heads . Welcome to SUMMER 2023! This week we get the whole gang back together for another installment of our running series The HISTORY OF METAL- 1993. The 90's are shifting into second gear and the old guards are attempting to get off the mat after the grunge movement of 1992 kicked their asses. KISS, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, and VAN HALEN went the live album route. RUSH returned to form with the guitar driven studio album COUNTERPARTS. Rob Halford returns solo style with FIGHT a...
OVERKILL- NEW CD,NEW TOUR & STILL ROTTEN TO THE CORE.
June 02, 2023 01:07 - 57 minutesHello Metal Mayhem ROC Maniacs'. To kick off summer 2023 ,we have an absolutely incredible interview with Bobby "BLITZ" Ellsworth from OVERKILL. We take a deep dive into the new CD SCORCHED with detailed observations on the tracks, our interpretations and plenty of back stories from Bobby. Metal Walt and Bobby discuss the New Jersey metal history,with memories of vintage tri state area shows. Vernomatic and Blitz discuss the live set list, us Touring plans and Bobby takes listener questions. ...
METALLICA 2023- NEW CD, NEW TOUR. “Is this the beginning of the end?”
May 26, 2023 19:02 - 1 hourHello Metal Heads. As we roll out a special Crossover episode this week with our friends from the Talk louder Podcast, Let us NOT forget WHY we celebrate Memorial Day. Its for the men and women that have both lost their lives and risked their safety so that metal nerds like us can do podcasts like this today. Thank you for your service! Today we discuss the state of METALLICA in 2023. We welcome "Metal" Dave Glessner and Jason McMaster from the Talk Louder Podcast as we take deep dives into t...
TRIUMPH-Interview '83 US Festival Live Vinyl Release , New ALL STAR TRIUMPH Tribute CD, Remembering DIO.
May 18, 2023 22:54 - 38 minutesHello Metal Heads- Tonight We have a great one for ya!! May 29, 1983 will forever be an important day in the history of heavy metal. After all, it was on this date that the world’s top metal acts (Van Halen, the Scorpions, Triumph, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, and Quiet Riot) shared the stage on “Heavy Metal Sunday” at the mammoth US Festival. TRIUMPH Drummer/Singer Gil Moore Joins us to discuss The '83 US FESTIAVAL turning 40 , reflections on the day, performing in that extreme...
BADLANDS- ROC N ROLL DETENTION. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DEBUT CD OF THIS OVERLOOKED GREAT AMERICAN ROCK BAND .ON THE BIRTHDAY OF THE FIRST CD
May 11, 2023 22:35 - 51 minutesHELLO METAL HEADS- Tonight we present the second installment of our new series ROC N ROLL DETENTION ,as we are peeling back all the layers of the often overlooked ,but highly respected band BADLANDS. BADLANDS was an American heavy metal band founded by former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee, former Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen (vocals) and Eric Singer (drums), as well as former Surgical Steel bass player Greg Chaisson. After the first Badlands album, Eric Singer was replaced by Jeff ...