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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HISTORY OF METAL-1992.PANTERA gets VULGAR, KISS seeks revenge & MEGADETH begins their countdown.
May 05, 2023 00:03 - 55 minutesHello RIVET Heads . Welcome to Metal May!! This week we get the whole gang back together for another installment of our running series The HISTORY OF METAL- 1992. The 90's are shifting into second gear and the old guards are attempting to get off the mat after the grunge movement of 1991 kicked their asses. KISS , MEGADETH, IRON MAIDEN and DEF LEPPARD came back with strong efforts. Old hair bands like EXTREME, FIREHOUSE and BON JOVI were still releasing material. PANTERA was making their cla...
VAN HALEN -Happy Birthday FAIR WARNING 4/29/ 1981 - VH at their Prime? Best Album ? Greatest Tour?
April 29, 2023 15:14 - 41 minutesToday we are excited to introduce the inaugural episode of a cool new show we call " Roc n Roll Detention". This is our chance to get granular and take a deep dive into a particular subject in the Roc and Heavy Metal landscape. Have it be a Top 10 lists or "best of" , historic tour or memorable concert, nothing is off limits. Its a fun and creative way to share our passion with the audience. I am joined by co host Ian O'Rourke , from our "HISTORY OF METAL" series and the band MOTORLORD , to...
KNUCKLEBONZ-EVH NEXT? RANDY RHOADS SOON AND WHY NO LOMBARDO IN SLAYER SET
April 27, 2023 19:29 - 1 hourhttps://knucklebonz.com/ Use code 5pcK2023 to receive 10% off your shopping cart. Expires may 11th, 2023. Today we’re here to talk with Tony Simerman, CEO & Creative Director of KNUCKLEBONZ, a company that creates “high-end” collectables of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal music legends. Tony discusses creating Knucklebonz, developing the products and his amazing personal stories behind meeting many of his idols as young kid. VERNOMATIC, Metal Walt and Tony share their personal connection to many...
Zak Stevens -New ARCHON ANGEL CD, SAVATAGE NJ Metal history and update on health of John Oliva in 2023.
April 20, 2023 21:54 - 59 minutesToday we’re here to talk with famed Vocalist, Zak Stevens. Zak has been behind the microphone since the early 90s & is best known as Singer of Savatage, Circle II Circle & a member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Stevens and producer / guitar player extraordinaire Aldo Lonobile make up the force behind Archon Angel and this album, aptly named ‘II’ is their second album together. Like their first effort, but even more in tune and perfected, ‘II’ is an impressive and powerful work of prog metal. O...
WIG WAM- Norwegian Glam Veterans Strike back with Fresh CD, Spring US Tour and New American TV exposure.
April 14, 2023 02:21 - 55 minutesIn our promise to showcase a variety of artists to the show, today we’re here to talk with Trond of Wig Wam. Wig Wam is a Norwegian glam metal band formed in Halden in 2001. Wig Wam's lineup—consisting of vocalist Glam, guitarist Teeny, bassist Flash and drummer Sporty —has remained unchanged since the band's formation. The band's style mixes glam metal and hard rock with humorous lyrics and imagery. Although Wig Wam may not be a familiar name in the States, they’ve been at it for close to 20...
NASTY SAVAGE- "NASTY RONNIE" Galetti admits that after 40 years of Thrashing Metal and Bashing T.V's he has only just begun!
April 06, 2023 20:59 - 56 minutesNasty Savage is an American thrash metal band from Brandon, Florida. Formed in 1983 by vocalist "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti. The band has undergone various lineup changes, with Galletti and guitarist David Austin remaining the only constant members, until the latter's departure in 2022. Nasty Ronnie joins show host Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno, co host " SOUTHERN CAL" and show correspondent "BILL THE RAGER" on to discuss the March 24th Orlando show in which Bill and Southern Cal attended. Ronnie r...
LEGION OF DOOM: Metal/Doom Supergroup form to honor the memory of Eric Wagner. Featuring Current And Former Members Of The Skull, Trouble, Saint Vitus, Corrosion Of Conformity, Pentagram.
March 23, 2023 14:02 - 53 minutesHave you ever wanted to hear all the heavy in one place? From its origins onward? After the untimely passing of Eric Wagner (Trouble, The Skull), one of doom metal’s most notable and esteemed singers and songwriters, The Skull bassist and bandleader, Ron Holzner, contemplated long and hard on whether it would be possible to carry on. Nine months and a lot of soul searching later, an idea was born. Alongside guitarist Lothar Keller (The Skull, Sacred Dawn) and drummer Henry Vasquez (The Skull,...
NIGHT DEMON-Jarvis Leatherby responses to our review of new CD, killer US tour with SATAN and exclusive WITCHFINDER GENERAL News.
March 15, 2023 15:20 - 33 minutesGood Evening Metalheads. Welcome to METAL MARCH!!! In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Southern Cal interview Jarvis Leatherby of NIGHT DEMON. The Three take a deep dive into the new NIGHT DEMON release OUTSIDER, review of the songs and commentary from Jarvis. We touch on how the new US Tour with SATAN and HAUNT came about, as well as insight on the live set list. A great unique conversation filled with in-depth antidotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC.. We w...
Bobby Gustafson - Ex OVERKILL Guitarist -The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing but The Truth.
March 09, 2023 22:22 - 47 minutesGood Evening Metalheads. Welcome to METAL MARCH!!! In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Metal Walt interview Bobby Gustafson ex Guitarist of OVERKILL. For Gustafson, the years since leaving Overkill had not been kind. Venomously snakebitten, and devoid of the royalties he was justly due, the flying-v toting guitarist nearly left the music business altogether. We get the low down on what he is up to as of March 2023, how the break from VIO-LENCE came about and the roots of the name SA...
STEVE RILEY of RILEY’S L.A.GUNS -New single‘Rewind‘, Drumming with WASP in the 80’s and touring with ACDC and Leppard.
February 23, 2023 23:14 - 39 minutesGood Evening Metalheads. In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Metal Walt interviews drummer STEVE RILEY of RILEY’S L.A. GUNS. After some time down and a few personnel changes, the band has been reborn as Riley’s LA Guns with the return of original member Kelly Nickels on bass, Steve Riley who has been the most consistent member ever throughout the years and still on drums, Scotty Griffin on guitar and Kurt Frohlich on lead vocals. After signing a multi album deal with international ...
Author Jesse Fink: BON: LAST HIGHWAY-The story other people are too afraid to tell.
February 19, 2023 20:34 - 1 hourIn A SPECIAL EDITION episode, we observe the death date (2/19/1980) of the late great Bon Scott. We present an interview with Jesse Fink, the author of BON: LAST HIGHWAY. Unlike other ACDC or Bon Scott books, BON: THE LAST HIGHWAY concentrates solely on the last two years of Bon's Life. late 1977- Feb 1980. We discuss Jesse's extensive research process, the measure he took to interview people THAT met Bon during this period. Dozen's of underlying questions that have never been addressed ...
Robin McAuley New Solo CD & Graham Bonnet UK Tour Recap Interviews. Plus walk down MSG Memory lane.
February 17, 2023 01:35 - 1 hourHello MetalHeads- This week we are showing some serious Valentines Love for two of our favorite singers. Robin McAuley & Graham Bonnet. Robin has been at the helm for FIVE decades now, & is best known as the co-collaborator of the McAuley Schenker Group & fronting Black Swan, but today we’re here to talk to Robin about his forthcoming new solo release “Alive” We also discuss his songwriting process, working with Michael Schenker, and his Black Swan supergroup. McAuley is widely recognized a...
The History of Metal 1991- Are 70’s Arena acts relevant? How METALLICA and GNR fought back as GRUNGE took a stranglehold on the music scene.
February 10, 2023 02:52 - 48 minutesHello Metal Heads - As we work our way through the winter of 2023 , its a pleasure to get the History Of Metal crew back together for some kick ass debate and reflection. On this week’s episode we dissect the metal vs grunge battle in 1991. This is another transition year as the new decade heats up. While the 80's metal explosion isn't completely dead yet , there is a undeniable transition going on in the heavy metal and Hard rock landscape. METALLICA and GUNS N ROSES ruled all. Multi , Mu...
METALLICA -Exclusive never heard outtakes from the Kill em All sessions and RAVEN’S incredible opportunity to say thank you to Johnny ”Z”.
February 02, 2023 22:06 - 57 minutesHello Metal Heads- On this week's episode ,It’s a classic, one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking two-interview episode. In Part One- John Gallagher of Raven shares how they brokered a deal to play with METALLICA for a Johnny Zazula Foundation benefit concert in November 2022. John gives updates on the forthcoming Raven Album, 2023 touring plans ,plus his thoughts on being inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame. Additionally, John shares all access insight on what's it like at the Metallica...
EVH Birthday Special -Author Steve Rosen - EVH Book Tone Chaser- Recording Fair Warning, What Michael Anthony really thought of DLR and how PAGE and BLACKMORE felt threatened by Eddie.
January 26, 2023 21:01 - 1 hourToday we celebrate what would have been Eddie Van Halen's 68th birthday with an exclusive VAN HALEN discussion. We welcome Rock journalist Steve Rosen on to the show as Steve shares insights into his book TONE CHASER - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen. Steve spent over 20 years interviewing Edward Van Halen. His 1978 interview that featured Edward playing is legendary! His new Book draws from many unpublished interviews! Steve shares insights on when and where he...
Todd Kerns- Veteran Rocker talks Heroes & Monsters debut CD, Playing with Slash for 15 years & Jamming non makeup era KISS with Bruce Kulick .
January 20, 2023 02:11 - 35 minutesTodd joins us tonight to discuss his new collaboration project Heroes & Monsters, how it came together,answers our deep dive questions surrounding the tracks and even tackles a Listener questions about the New Years eve Bruce Kulick Vegas concert. Todd is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is most noted for being the bass player and back up singer in Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, as well as fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick’s band. H...
Jason McMaster -A 40 year Heavy Metal Hurricane. Discovering Metal at 6 , almost joining PANTERA in the 80’s to touring with MOTORHEAD,PRIEST & COOPER.
January 14, 2023 00:11 - 59 minutesHappy New Years Metalheads! Tonight we share part 2 of our Interview with Jason McMaster, vocalist, bassist, songwriter, producer, artist, rock and metal enthusiast, minister (Pastor McMaster from the Church of Disaster). Known for fronting progressive metal pioneers Watchtower, as well as nasty Texas rockers Dangerous Toys, and the kick in the face riff raffers Broken Teeth. Jason share's endless stories of growing up in a music environment with older brothers and neigbor kids exposing him...
Jason McMaster Interview- Saving BOTH ACCEPT and ARMORED SAINT Tours. R.I.P. BOB NALBANDIAN-2020 RE-AIR MMROC INTERVIEW.
December 31, 2022 20:04 - 1 hourHappy New Years Metalheads! Tonight we share a fun story of how a veteran Metal Singer saved the day for two of this falls most anticipated Tours. It Started With THIS: German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT have recruited Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER) to sing for the band as ACCEPT‘s longtime frontman Mark Tornillo, who is unable to make the gig because he is recovering from a “virus infection”. And Ended with THIS : "Unfortunately, luck has dealt me a gnarly knuckl...
Tim ’Ripper’ Owens Interview-’Return To Death Row’ E.P. & KK’s Priest New Album Update & Tour
December 19, 2022 16:55 - 42 minutesHappy "HEAVY HOLIDAYS" Metalheads. It is safe to say that one of the hardest-working vocalists in Heavy Metal is Tim "The Ripper" Owens. His latest solo venture RIPPER has just released Return to Death Row. The six-song EP is a collaboration with Hatebreed Jamey Jasta who has done similar ventures with former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider. The Ripper currently fronts KK Priest, Spirits of Fire, the Three Tremors, and A New Revenge . We take a deep dive into the release ,share our feel...
Jersey Metal book Vol 1 -Co-authors Frank White & Alan Tecchio talk Photographing ZEP in’75 , Twisted Sister in the 70’s , METALLICA w Mustaine in ’83
December 15, 2022 21:14 - 1 hourHappy "HEAVY HOLIDAYS" Metalheads. In this episode we talk with professional rock photographer Frank White and veteran metal singer Alan Tecchio, who have just co-authored a brand new book titled JERSEY METAL – A History of the Garden State’s Heavy Metal Scene – Volume One (1969-1986). Unique talking points include Frank White photographing LED ZEPPELIN as a 12 year-old budding Photographer at the legendary Madison Square Garden, ACDC in New York city and TWISTED SISTER in the bars of Long...
IMPELLITTERI- NEW career 3 CD set, metal confessions from years on the road and his place at the ”Shredders of Metal” table.
December 01, 2022 21:05 - 59 minutesHappy Holidays Metalheads. This week we are excited to share our visit with Chris Impellitteri and his band IMPELLITTERI. For the first time ever, the Impellitteri catalog has been made available worldwide as Global Rock have released "Wake The Beast" a set that encompasses the Impellitteri story from 1987-2010. Every song here selected by Chris himself as to what he feels are the highlights from some 12 different releases. Weather it's fan favorite Rob Rock on vocals or the legendary Graha...
SWORD- Legendary Canadian’s new CD, how they jump started their career and opening for Metallica in ’86
November 23, 2022 23:32 - 37 minutesHappy Thanksgiving Metal heads! Here is a pre Gobble day listen for your steamy little ears. The return of SWORD! Formed in 1980 in Montreal, SWORD released their debut album Metalized in 1986 which was described as; Aggressive, Melodic, Loud and Rude. They were hand-picked by Metallica to open the Quebec leg of the Master of puppets tour, Alice Cooper’s Canadian Return of the nightmare tour and then crisscrossed the UK with the Mighty Lemmy on Motorhead’s Rock’n’Roll tour. It was follow...
MERCYFUL FATE, WASP & ARMORED SAINT Concert Reviews. CROSSOVER INTERVIEW With WOLF ROCK RADIO featuring ARMORED SAINT’s JOEY VERA.
November 14, 2022 23:29 - 52 minutesHello Metalheads. We have a Metal Mayhem ROC "On The Road " special Cross Over episode with our friends at WOLF ROCK RADIO this week. We were traveling this past weekend to check out two SOLD OUT shows of the hottest Metal tours of the fall. First up is a review of the MERCYFUL FATE, KREATOR AND MIDNIGHT live at the Kings Theatre in NYC. "Metal Walt" and I have a full review of the show , insight on the bands set and overall reflections of a special evening with MERCYFUL FATE. The second...
”Metal” Mike Chlasciak- Celebrate 2022 International Metal Day with The More Smoke, More Amps, More Metal Tour.
November 03, 2022 19:12 - 45 minutesHello MetalHeads- As we usher in a NOVEMBER to REMEMBER , we welcome guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak on to the show to promote his fall tour and get the lowdown on all of his professional projects. "Metal" Mike shares details of his time as the long-standing guitarist to the Metal God, Rob Halford legendary Judas Priest frontman during Halfords SOLO years, who's in the band and what music from his extensive library the band will be playing. Mike revisits the HALFORD years and takes a walk ...
STRYPER-Michael Sweet Interview. New Album discussion , touring schedule through ’24 & overcoming health issues.
October 27, 2022 23:45 - 36 minutesHello Metalheads-We are excited to share this New Release Showcase Feature Interview Tonight. When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You” and had maintained a global fanbase since. Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, the foursome c...
TRAUMA - Notable for being Cliff Burton’s band before joining Metallica , returns with their new studio album, AWAKANING.
October 22, 2022 23:31 - 45 minutesHello Metalheads, Tonight we have a special weekend edition for you. A feature Interview and a couple concert reviews. TRAUMA is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. After a long hiatus, TRAUMA is back with new music and their fourth studio album, Awakening. Awakening is much heavier and darker than the band's predecessor albums and features some of the thrash metal band's best work to date. With crushing riffs from Steve Robello and Joe Fraulob, pounding bass lines from Greg Chri...
Metal Mayhem ROC’s Wild Week of Metal- RAVEN rocks The”ROC”, Signed Guitar Giveaway, exclusive MAIDEN & PRIEST Concert Review.
October 17, 2022 00:04 - 43 minutesHello Metal Heads - As the METAL DAZE of ROCKTOBER Continues ,we wrap up a crazy week in the history of Metal Mayhem ROC. We have a roundtable recap of this weekend's MMROC sponsored RAVEN concert in ROCHESTER NY. We share details of hanging out with RAVEN and RIOT ACT for the day, Review of the show and our personable reflections on the event. Vernomatic and Southern Cal give their review of the Hamilton,Ontario IRON MAIDEN tour stop, while Metal Walt confesses to how he managed to end up ...
History of Metal 1990- Are the Hair/MTV type bands done? Debuts from future 90’s stars and the thrash Titans hit the road.
October 07, 2022 00:52 - 58 minutesHello Metal Heads - As we enter ROCKTOBER we are super stoked for the fall festivities. On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1990. This is a transition year to the new decade , BUT the 80's metal explosion isn't completely dead yet as hair and sunset strip types are still leaving their mark. Many killer debut albums along with rebound releases from some big time arena acts. One supergroup actually lived up to the hype as well as a solo release from a major band member w...
RIOT ACT-Former RIOT guitarist RICK VENTURA returns with new band, New Tour with RAVEN and shares old Metal touring stories.
September 22, 2022 19:49 - 37 minutesHello Metal heads. Its September and Fall is upon us. Time for some new Metal. On tonight's show, we welcome RICK VENTURA of RIOT ACT. Rick shares details about the new band, how they crafted these killer new songs and his excitement to play both these and the classic RIOT material Live. Rick gained early career success as one of the original guitarist's of the band RIOT from the late 70's and early 80's. RIOT gained a cult following in the metal community after classic releases like FIRE D...
Nigel Glockler-SAXON drummer talks new rocking three piece side project SIX X SIX, SAXON tour plans and old metal memories.
September 08, 2022 22:19 - 33 minutesHello Metal heads. Its September and we are ready for the fall. On tonight's show, we welcome back our old friend Nigel Glockler from English heavy metal masters SAXON. Glockler is part of a new project called SIX X SIX and is excited to divulge all the details surrounding this new power three piece. Glockler is joined in this new musical venture by two other hugely accomplished and highly acclaimed, musicians hailing from disparate corners of the globe and each with the pedigree to back up ...
History of Metal 1989- Is the ”GOLDEN AGE” of metal over? Can the OG’s still deliver? Sneak peek into the 90’s metal scene.
September 01, 2022 16:43 - 50 minutesHello Metal Heads -As we enter September we hope you have had a fun and enjoyable summer. On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1989. This is a turning point year as the 80's metal explosion comes to an end and we brace for the 90's. Not many releases from our classic bands but rather a mixture of debuts from SKID ROW, BADLANDS and BLUE MURDER. Sophomore release from TESLA as well as break through effort's from FAITH NO MORE ,SAVATAGE and OVERKILL. Glam kingpin's MOTLEY C...
ANTHRAX- Frank Bello shares How bad The stage was to cancel a Rochester NY show, Touring with BLS and future of ANTHRAX.
August 25, 2022 02:13 - 30 minutesHello Metal heads. This week's show is a investigative report with Frank Bello of Anthrax. On Friday Aug 19th, 2022 The ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED concert in ROCHESTER NY was cut short and cancelled before it could even get going. Due to a damage to several Stage Structural welds HATEBREEDS set was cut short and the rest of the night was abruptly cancelled. ANTHRAX Bassist Frank Bello made time for us today and shares his take on the events that led up to the cancellation. ...
DESTRUCTOR- 80’s thrasher’s story of earning major record deal, band ending tragedy and a 2022 comeback. Great walk down Heavy Metal Memory Lane.
August 18, 2022 19:37 - 59 minutesCleveland, Ohio's DESTRUCTOR was a 1980s thrash metal band whose brief career was curtailed by tragedy. Formed in 1983 by spectacularly renamed members Dave Overkill (vocals/guitar), Pat Rabid (guitar), Paul Warhead (bass), and perhaps best of all, Matt Flammable (drums), Destructor jumped the thrash metal bandwagon hot on the heels of pioneers like Metallica and Slayer. 1985 saw the release of their Their full-length debut MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION . Although rough around the edges, the album w...
Gene Simmons- launches ’Money Bag Sodas’ in collaboration with Niagara Falls, New York-based soda bottlers and die hard KISS fans Paul and John Janik.
August 11, 2022 15:16 - 38 minutesHello Metal heads. This week's show is a example of "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE" The collaboration between Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, co-founder of KISS and serial entrepreneur Gene Simmons and partners Paul Janik Jr., John Janik , began with a chance meeting at Cleveland’s “Wizard World” convention. The long time KISS fans were in attendance with the hope of meeting their rock Idol, who was a featured guest at the convention. John and Paul struck up a soda-centric conversation with the music...
History of Metal 1988- Are the ”BIG 4” Finally growing up? Were the Hair Bands Fizzling out? Who Really stole the MONSTERS OF ROCK Stadium Tour?
August 04, 2022 21:43 - 58 minutesHello Metal Heads - Hope your Summer is fun and enjoyable. On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1988. This is a pivotal year in the 80s metal explosion as it picks up where 1987 left off. The Hair Nation scene is getting oversaturated with copy cat bands and less than Steller releases from the big wigs.( Pun Intended) The BIG 4 of Thrash all release new full length albums and are really maturing into Super stardom levels. The battle of Pasadena continues as David Lee R...
The ”STADIUM TOUR”. Are tickets sales figures misleading? Nita Strauss exits Alice - Career Suicide? PANTERA ” Reunion”-Will it sell?
July 28, 2022 20:21 - 42 minutesHello Metal Mayhem ROC Maniacs. We're back to discuss all the current happenings in the rock and metal world. The past few weeks have been crazy with The "STADIUM TOUR" in full force. POISON stealing the show, DEF LEPPARD highlighting new material and MOTLEY CRUE flat out sucking.We share our thoughts on footage from all acts, including the recent discloser of the ticket sales so far Some big news came out of the Alice Cooper camp recently with the exit of guitarist Nita Strauss and the retur...
ORIANTHI talks New LIVE Album, jamming with Steve Vai at 14 and nailing the BEAT IT solo to secure spot on last Michal Jackson Tour.
July 14, 2022 19:56 - 44 minutesGood Evening Everybody! Vernomatic and Metal Walt welcome internationally renowned rock guitarist ORIANTHI on to the show to discuss her new live album "Live From Hollywood", life and career. The performance was captured on January 8, 2022 at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood, CA a and sees the guitarist and her excellent backing band in fine form. Orianthi rose to stardom in her teens being discovered by Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. After coming to the USA and getting signed to Geffen/Intersc...
Aaron Thom- Young entrepreneur parlayed his obsession of 80’s unsigned metal bands into the start of a unique record label.
July 07, 2022 21:08 - 26 minutesGood evening everybody. As Metal Walt and Ian O'Rourke take a mid summer vacation, Vernomatic Returns with a local story of a young Heavy Metal Fan following a dream. Aaron Thom is a mid twenties metal head with the soul of a old rager. His love and fascination with the metal scene of the eighties has blossomed into a business venture. In 2021 Aaron parlayed his obsession of 80's unsigned metal bands into the start of a record label specializing in re distribution of old demo's from bands f...
New Graham Bonnet Band release, reconnecting with Michael Schenker and how he is still rocking ”ALL NIGHT LONG” well into his 70’s.
June 23, 2022 22:44 - 1 hourGood evening everybody. As Vernomatic takes a mid summer vacation,"Metal Walt" fills in with a EPIC effort as he welcomes rock vocalist Graham Bonnet on to the show. Graham Bonnet is a hard rock legend with a pedigree to back that statement up. His stints with Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz, and Impellitteri prove he is one of the finest rock vocalists of his generation. The Graham Bonnet Band has just released a new studio album, "Day Out In Nowhere". Graham is joined by long-time bandmates B...
The return of MERCYFUL FATE, Why its time for KISS to end, SAMMY/PRIMUS concert Review, Metal DJ Mark James celebrates 30 years in Radio.
June 16, 2022 17:58 - 43 minutesGood evening everybody. For this week's' episode we are doing a "Check In " Show. Vernomatic, Ian and "Metal Walt" discuss some of the up to the minute topics in the world of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. " Metal Walt " attended both the Sammy Hagar and Primus shows this week and shares a first hand review with spot on commentary. Vernomatic and Ian O'Rourke discuss the latest revolving around the over hyped KISS tour, The return of MERCYFUL FATE We also welcome MMROC Team member and radio m...
NFT’S, Crypto Currency and HEAVY METAL? The future of the art world? Discover why you are hearing more and more about NFT’s in HEAVY METAL.
June 02, 2022 22:33 - 46 minutesGood evening everybody. For this week's' episode we are enrolling in Heavy Metal College and studying NFT's (Non Fungible Tokens). What are NFTs, you ask? Well, We reached out to NFT collector and industry influencer Danny Ukes to help us understand NFT's better and their place in Heavy Metal. Danny has his finger on the pulse of what's going on. It's deep stuff, metal heads. We are also joined by Steve Joester, a 50-year veteran of Rock and Roll photography. Steve has photographed such meta...
CREATURE FEST 2022- Ace Frehley, Peter Criss,Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick all together. Train wreck or Rock n Roll KISSTORY?
May 30, 2022 18:06 - 23 minutesHappy Memorial Day everybody. A HUGE THANK YOU to all the past , present and future members of our armed forces for your courageous service. We have put together a quick show today commenting on leaked reports surrounding this weekends CREATURES FEST in Nashville,Tenn. Original KISS members ACE FREHLEY and PETER CRISS were joined KISS alumni Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick for a 2 day expo "CELEBRATING" KISSTORY. VINNIE VINCENT had a brief , but "LEGENDARY" run with KISS from 1983- 1984....
History of Metal-1987. Was this the pinnacle of 80s hair metal? Were the ’’big 4’’ of thrash ready for the long haul? Did the Old school legend bands run out of gas ?
May 20, 2022 00:10 - 55 minutesOn this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1987. This is the most ground breaking year in the 80s metal explosion as it picks up where 1986 left off. The Hair Nation scene is at the top of the charts and all over the metal mags and MTV with Career Topping releases from MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD. Part of the BIG 4 of Thrash is solidifying with releases by METALLICA and ANTHRAX. Solo acts like ACE FREHLEY and DIO tour the states. Are The legend acts like AEROSMITH , KISS, RUSH...
The Meaning of Metallica -Ride the lyrics. Heavy Metal Professor William Irwin shares insight on his new book,the first to ever focus exclusively on their lyrics of Metallica.
May 07, 2022 12:08 - 46 minutesMore than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but never like this. The Meaning of Metallica is like a riveting conversation with a close friend. A thematic tour de force that traces Hetfield’s lyrical development across the decades, this companion examines everything from deep cuts like “Confusion” to megahits like “Enter Sandman.” Sure to spark debate and discussion, The Meaning of Metalli...
MAD BUTCHER-1980’s German band reunion gig. GRAVEHUFFER-2010’s Sludge doom band craft a killer sound.
May 05, 2022 13:47 - 49 minutesThis weeks show we have a bit of "OLD SCHOOL " and "NEW SCHOOL " to profile. MAD BUTCHER from Germany and GRAVEHUFFER from Joplin, Missouri. MAD BUTCHER After 30 years, German Heavy Metal Band MAD BUTCHER will hold a exclusive reunion gig in Oberhausen, Germany to commemorate the 40 year anniversary of the band. Vocalist " METAL HARRY" (Harry Elbracht) Joins us to share a bit about the band and how this reunion came about. The gig features 3 of the 4 original members and will revisit mus...
TESLA-Brian Wheat talks Headline U.S. Summer tour, Set list deep cuts and reconnecting with Tommy Skeoch.
April 29, 2022 01:39 - 31 minutesOn This weeks show, we welcome back Brian Wheat from TESLA. Brian is here to share insight on the new 2022 summer TESLA headline tour across America. We discuss what songs make up this summers set list, how the band has adapted to writing new material in the covid era as well as their new philosophy of how to release material. Brian also shares his feelings about his recent reconnection with former TESLA band mate TOMMY SKEOCH, how they stay in touch and the brotherhood they share since t...
History of Metal-1986 - Best metal songs of all time? Hair Nation vs Thrash, Van Hagar vs DLR. Is the British Invasion Over?
April 07, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutesOn this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1986. This is the most ground breaking year in the 80s metal explosion. The biggest divorce in rock history plays out in front of our naked steaming eyes as VAN HAGAR AND DAVID LEE ROTH release post breakup debut albums. The Hair Nation scene is at the top of the charts with BON JOVI, CINDERELLA, POISON and EUROPE all over the metal mags and MTV. The thrash and underground scenes are becoming mainstream with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADE...
NIGHT DEMON-New CD, A once in a lifetime jam with Uli Roth , Plus touring suggestion for Metallica.
March 24, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutesOn this week show, we welcome Armand John Anthony, guitarist from Southern California’s metal master's NIGHT DEMON. Night Demon will release a special compilation album-titled Year of the Demon. Comprised Of the bands five standalone 7” singles from 2020, this 10 track collection features original Songs, cover tunes, and previously unheard live recordings. We cover a wide range of topics like WHY did they choose the bands to cover and how did playing live with Uli Roth from SCORPIONS fame c...
Jack Starr’s BURNING STARR -New studio and career anthology CD’s, IRON MAIDEN/ VIRGIN STEELE connection, 40 years in metal.
March 17, 2022 20:25 - 39 minutesAfter 40 years in the Heavy metal arena , legendary US heavy metal guitarist Jack Starr's stories are endless. Instrumental in the early 80's with the development of POWER METAL with his first band VIRGIN STEELE ,to eventually going solo and fronting JACK STARR's BURNING STARR for the last 35 years. Jack Starr has a story to tell. During A 5 decade career, BURNING STARR released material spanning many genre's. From classic rock and metal to blues and even some jazz. Working with metal lege...
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on Cannibal Corpse playing his house party in ’92, Kerry King gives him shit about old pic from 80s
March 03, 2022 19:39 - 56 minutesMastodons Drummer Brann Dailor is from Rochester NY. Metal Mayhem ROC originates from Rochester NY. So, our Paths have crossed throughout the years. Brann joins the Metal Mayhem ROC guys to discuss his memories and special “METAL MOMENTS” growing up in ‘THE ROC”. Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes show contributors ‘’Metal Walt” and Bill Lander – vocalist for the band ORDER OF THE DEAD, to the discussion. Bill and Brann became good friends in early 90’s when Brann was a young met...