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Metal or NOT Metal- "Metal Forever Mark" & "Metal Walt" debate if new music qualifies as "METAL" .

Good Evening METALHEADS! Its Thursday and time for a brand new episode of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and  " Metal Forever Mark" welcome  MMROC Correspondent "Metal Walt" back to the show to play our debate game of Metal or NOT Metal.  The guys are presented with six brand new songs from unidentified artists and they debate whether the tracks qualify as METAL OR NOT METAL! It's a fun way to hear some new music, talk metal and bust some chops.  Enjoy the weekend, ...

Roy Z- From Writing n Jamming with Solo Bruce Dickinson to Working with HALFORD and Producing Reunion Judas Priest - A true Heavy Metal Fairy Tale

Good evening #metalheads! We have a VERY fun and informative show for you. For the last 20 years, Metal Forever Mark has been good friends with Roy Z, a veteran metal guitarist and contributing writer of Bruce Dickinson's solo material from 1996-2005. Tonight, Roy Z shared on how he and Bruce met and developed such a strong musical connection. From writing and recording together, to sharing the stage with him and Adrian Smith. Roy Z also had the chance to work with Rob Halford during his so...

SAXON- Nigel Glockler talks covering SABBATH, ZEPPELIN, MOTORHEAD for new Covers CD.

Hello Metalheads ! No April fools day trick for you. We really have an exclusive fun interview with SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler as he discusses with the Vernomatic the brand new INSPIRATIONS CD. Coming off of a successful album/tour cycle with their previous effort “Thunderbolt”, Biff Byford & Co. reportedly already have new original material in final stages of production to be released. Understandably though, presenting this now would be shooting blanks for a band that has become such a st...

Metal Mayhem ROC- Discover all the Media Partners that make up The Metal Mayhem ROC Brand.

Good evening Metal Heads! Metal March Madness is coming to an end, just as spring fever is in full force. On tonight's show, we profile two of our Media Partners that have helped build the Metal Mayhem ROC brand into what it is today. WLFE-DB Radio and WLFE-DB Digital Network is an Ontario NY based production company specializing in both audio Podcast Production as well as Internet Television talk shows.  Ted Wolfe is the co-owner of WLFE-DB Digital Network and host of a weekly television t...

St.Pattys Day - Thin Lizzy, Black Star Rider's Ricky Warwick-Talks new solo album & Touring with Judas Priest.

Happy St.Pattys's Day Metal Heads. To keep with the spirit of the Irish we welcome one of their own to this weeks show.  Jon 'The  Mc Vernomatic " Verno welcomes Irish Rocker Ricky Warwick to the show. Metal Forever Mark and "McVernomatic" share some past concerts shenanigans in a holiday edition of METAL CONFESSIONS. Ricky Warwick is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter, and the lead singer with Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy. He is also the frontman for the Scottish hard rock band T...

Behind the "Metal Curtain" - Vernomatic speaks with touring industry Professionals on the state of live shows in 2021.

Jon "The Vernomatic '' Verno welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC Correspondent Southern Cal to the show as the two take a peek behind the "Metal Curtain." Vern and Cal speak with industry professionals covering what it takes to put on National stadium shows as well as regional and local club gigs. The guy's get the low down  on how and when live concerts  can return. Vernomatic also welcomes Randy Peck from the The Rochester Entertainment Group and the Montage Music Hall in Rochester NY. Randy shares ...

Black Sabbath - Vinny Appice Talks-turning down offer to join Ozzy prior to blizzard era, replacing Bill Ward in Black Sabbath and discusses the new Heaven n Hell / The Mob Rules Deluxe Re -Issue

Hello Metal Heads. Welcome to March Madness. What a better way to start the month than with a visit with our old friend Vinny Appice. Vinny is here to discuss the new Black Sabbath re issue and to give us a update on his band Last in Line.  Rhino Records salutes the long shadow cast by this short-lived lineup with newly remastered versions of both albums expanded with rare and unreleased music. Heaven and Hell: Deluxe Edition and Mob Rules: Deluxe Edition will be released separately on March...

Metal Mayhem ROC Author Andrew Bennett talks ERUPTION IN THE CANYON: Details of Wolfe calling DLR , Eddie and Al crazy ass Fights and play by play recount of Eddie Jacking up Fred Durst.

Hello #metalheads. It's Thursday and its time for a brand new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark present Part 2 of exclusive epic interview with Rock filmmaker Andrew Bennett, author of Eruption in The Canyon: 212 Days and Nights with the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Andrew shares the details of Wolfie calling David Lee Roth and leaving a voice message inviting Dave to a jam session at the 5150 Studios. Hear never-before-told stories of when Dave met...

Metal Mayhem ROC Filmmaker /Author Andrew Bennett talks ERUPTION IN THE CANYON: Details of EVH chasing Robbers away from 5150 with an UZI, to impromtu meet-n-greets at the supermarket.

Hello Metal Heads. It's Thursday and its time for a brand new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark share Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Rock Filmmaker and author Andrew Bennett, author of Eruption in The Canyon: 212 Days and Nights with the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Official website to order www.eruptioninthecanyon.com.  DO NOT USE AMAZON FOR ORDERING !! A revelatory, fly-on-the-wall collection of photographs and stories documenting Eddie Van Ha...

Best of Metal Mayhem ROC interviews 2020- EVH, Rhoads, Sixx, Chilling with Cliff in '83...More!

Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark put together The Best of 2020 highlight episode. This is a fun look back at some of the exclusive  interviews that was featured on the show in 2020.  Vernomatic revisits the episodes chronicling Rochester NY's Major contribution to the explosion of Heavy Metal on the east coast in the early to mid 80's. * Metal Mayhem Radio Show- How a young Vernomatic and "The Cheech" followed their passion and started a weekly Metal radio show ,which resul...

Best of Metal Mayhem ROC interviews 2020- EVH, Rhoades, Sixx, Chilling with Cliff in '83...More!

Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark put together The Best of 2020 highlight episode. This is a fun look back at some of the exclusive  interviews that was featured on the show in 2020.  Vernomatic revisits the episodes chronicling Rochester NY's Major contribution to the explosion of Heavy Metal on the east coast in the early to mid 80's. * Metal Mayhem Radio Show- How a young Vernomatic and "The Cheech" followed their passion and started a weekly Metal radio show ,which resu...

The Great Metal Debate - Which era of metal ruled ? 80's/90's vs 00's/10's.The Metal Mayhem ROC guys fight it out.

Welcome to the weekend Metal Heads , hoping everyone's 2021 is starting out well. We are excited to  launch into our third year of this podcast. Both Metal Forever Mark and I have worked our asses off and  appreciate the input and support provided by the metal community. THANK YOU! Tonight's show- Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark meet up at the Metal Mayhem ROC studios for a old fashioned, traditional, back-to-the-roots discussion show.  Metal Forever Mark previews new musi...

Brian Wheat of Tesla- How I turned a record collection hobby into a friendship with Jimmy Page

Hello Metal Heads! Welcome to the weekend. The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark welcome Brian Wheat onto tonight's show. The Metal Mayhem ROC guys take a deep dive into Brian's New book "Son Of a Milkman - My crazy life with Tesla." Brian shares some insight on the formative years of when City Kidd eventually turned into Tesla and the struggles that all the members endured throughout the years. Vernomatic and Brian debate Brian's selection of Mt. Rushmore Rockers of all time. Metal Foreve...

Raven - Guitarist John Gallagher confirms the rumor of how big of a "wanker" Yngwie truly is while on tour together in the '80’s!

Jon “The Vernomatic" Verno catches up with John Gallagher of Raven and the two get down to the nitty gritty surrounded the 2020 release of "Metal City."  Topics include the Behind The Scenes making of their new CD and how Max Norman, the legendary producer, assisted in the engineering of the release. John Gallagher gives insight on the unique chemistry that he shares with his brother Mark and new drummer Mike Heller. As tradition, John gives us his MT. RUSHMORE OF METAL - "Top 4 Bands he's t...

Armored Saint - Find out what happens when snowed in for three days with Metallica in '85

Metal Mayhem ROC Special Interview Edition with John Bush lead singer from the band “Armored Saint.” Hello #metalheads, “it’s always heavy in here”! We are excited to bring you this special interview, recorded in the Metal Mayhem ROC Studios in Rochester, NY. Metal Forever Mark and the Vernomatic had the opportunity to speak with the Legendary John Bush from Armored Saint. Bush gives insight on the latest Armored Saint release “Punching The Sky” and how the band has been promoting the relea...

Anvil Interview-Lips discusses LEGAL AT LAST CD and WHAT NOT to say to Ted Nugent.

Metal Mayhem ROC show episode January 7, 2021  Jon “THE VERNOMATIC“ Verno  brings in 2021 with a catch up interview with  Steve “LIPS” Kudrow from ANVIL to discuss the 2020 release of  LEGAL AT LAST CD. Lips shares the details of how the 2020 European tour was abruptly cancelled and how they have kept busy during the COVID-19 Layoff. Anvil are a Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 1978. The band now consists of Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums)...

New Years Eve Special - A Diehard's Journey in Rock' 'N' Roll - Dean Dilorenzo

Like & Share the Diehard's Journey in Rock n Roll Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Diehardsrocknrolljourney/ Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno welcomed Dean Dilorenzo on the show to discuss Dean's new book: "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll." From AC/DC to ZZ Top, meet the man who has met so many iconic bands. Dean is from downstate New York, followed his passion for Rock n Roll and created a book that captures his journey over the last 35 years.  His book includes autographs, ticket pas...

Christmas Special Show-"Metal Walt" Interview-

Christmas Cheer to All Metal Heads! We are in the holiday spirit and sharing a fun interview with professional concert bootlegger "Metal Walt". Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and Metal Forever Mark welcome Metal Mayhem ROC show correspondent "Metal Walt" to the show.  The guys discuss "Metal Walts " 30 plus years of  following hard rock and heavy metal bands around the world, and capturing there live concerts. Walt shares what propelled him to start recording concerts, the lessons   learned a...

Hirax - Feature Interview Katon De Pena

Heavy Holiday Metal Heads!  They say it's better to give than to receive, so we're doing our part and handing out a dose of old school metal. We did some research and was able to locate Katon De Pena from legendary 80's thrash/metal band HIRAX for lesson in the history of thrash.  Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno is joined by MM Roc's Show Producer Mike Anthony for a deep dive into the history of HIRAX. Katon explains what it was like for heavier bands like Hirax, Metallica, Slayer and Dark Angel...

Mike Tyler-That Metal Station.com Interview

Happy Holidays #metalheads. We'e excited to profile a kick-ass all metal internet radio station tonight "Metal Mike." Tyler, Co-Owner of "That Metal Station.com" gives us the low down on all the wide variety of specialty metal shows hosted by metal heads all around the world. Mike shares the history of the station and gives us insight on where they are headed in 2021. Metal Forever Mark has an exciting segment of "Streaming For Vengeance" tonight and the Vernomatic goes into the vault for a...

Spirit Adrift - Marcus Bryant Interview

Hello #metalheads, Tis' the season for METAL. We are excited to share our recent chat with Marcus Bryant ,drummer of the quickly up and coming metal band -  "Spirit Adrift."  Marcus shares how he became a Metal Head, his early influences and what led him and band founder and visionary Nate Garrett to join forces. Other great discussion topics include how the band has matured through out the last 4 releases and how Marcus and Nate create the Spirit Adrift sound. We preview several tracks from ...

Metal Mayhem ROC- Spirit Adrift -Marcus Bryant Interview

Hello #metal heads, Tis the season for METAL. We are excited to share our recent chat with Marcus  Bryant ,drummer of the quickly up and coming metal band -  SPIRIT ADRIFT.  Marcus shares how   he became a metal Head , His early influences and what led him and band founder and visionary Nate Garrett to join forces. Other great discussion topics include how the band has matured through out the last 4 releases and how Marcus and Nate create the Spirit Adrift sound. We preview several tracks fr...

Metal Mayhem ROC- Thanksgiving 11 26 2020 MarkWise Guy Weiss The Decade That Rocked 1980 1990

Legendary Hard Rock photographer Mark "Weissguy" Weiss joins The Vernomatic and MetalForever Mark to discusses his new book -The Decade that Rocked 1980-1990. Mark shares enticing behind the scene stories of shooting such 80s rock gods as Ozzy Ozbourne,Motley Crue, Metallica, Van Halen, Judas Priest and countless others.. A Must Listen for any metal Head of any Age..

Mark "Wise Guy" Weiss Interview - The Decade That Rocked 1980-1990

Legendary Hard Rock photographer Mark "Weissguy" Weiss joins The Vernomatic and MetalForever Mark to discusses his new book "The Decade that Rocked 1980-1990." Mark shares enticing behind the scene stories of shooting such 80s rock gods as Ozzy Ozbourne, Motley Crue, Metallica, Van Halen, Judas Priest and countless others. A must listen for any metal Head of any age!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC Feature Interview Reb Beach 11 19 2020

Vernomatic catches up Reb Beach of Winger and Whitesnake to discuss his new instrumental release and Rebs 30 years as a recording artist. Metal Forever Mark directs a SUPER SIZE version of Streamimg for Vengeance- New Music from Accept ACDC Butcher Babies and more.. MM ROC correspondent SOUTHERN CAL visits with a update on NWOBHM veterans ANGEL Witch..

Reb Beach Metal Mayhem ROC PROMO

Reb Beach PROMO for Metal Mayhem ROC 11 19 2020

The Great Metal Debate - What really killed metal in the 90's?

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark go head-to-head in a Debate Episode. Show covers two debates, one being FIRE 'N ICE- (Warren Di Martini of Ratt VS George Lynch Of DOKKEN) And then the guys discussed what really killed Metal in the 90's? Was is grunge? Or overexposure? Find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC 11 12 2020 Vernomatic & Metal Forever Mark DEBATE SHOW

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark go Head to Head in a Debate Episode .. Show segments include FIRE N ICE- Warren Di Martini of Ratt VS George Lynch Of DOKKEN.. The Great Metal Debate-What Really Killed Metal In the 90's..

Feature Interview with Reb Beach

Vernomatic catches up Reb Beach of Winger and Whitesnake to discuss his new instrumental release and Rebs 30 years as a recording artist. Metal Forever Mark directs a SUPER SIZE version of Streamimg for Vengeance- New Music from Accept ACDC Butcher Babies and more.. MM ROC correspondent SOUTHERN CAL visits with a update on NWOBHM veterans ANGEL Witch.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC Interview Sean Peck DEATH DEALER

Vernomatic And Metal forever Mark Catch up with "METAL VISIONARY" Sean Peck from Death Dealer. Sean discusses The bands new CD "Conqured Lands " as well as his involvement with The tHREE TREMORS and other musical outlets. Vernomatic Interviews Terry Le Roi - from LeROI XII.They discuss how LEROI XII recruited members of the Metal Community to record cover of the DIO classic STAND UP AND SHOUT for Charity..

Sean Peck (Death Dealer) Interview / Terry Le Roi (Stand Up and Shout Charity Cover) Interview

Vernomatic And Metal forever Mark Catch up with "METAL VISIONARY" Sean Peck from Death Dealer. Sean discusses The bands new CD "Conqured Lands " as well as his involvement with The Three Tremors and other musical outlets. Vernomatic also Interviews Terry Le Roi - from LeROI XII. They discuss how LEROI XII recruited members of the Metal Community to record cover of the DIO classic STAND UP AND SHOUT for Charity.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death Dealer Promo-Sean Peck Metal Mayhem ROC Nov 5, 2020

Sneak Peak of Thursdays Episode of Metal Mayhem ROC Interview with Death Dealer Vocalist Sean Peck..

Metal Mayhem ROC -L A Guns Interview 10.29.2020

Vernomatic talks with Kelly Nickels about New L.A.Guns CD "Renagades.. New Music from Armored Saint in our" Streaming For Vengeances "segment. We also profile new music from two up and coming bands - Spirit Adrift from Phoenix Arizona ..and Shrapnel from The U.k. .

LA Guns - Kelly Nickels Interview

Vernomatic talks with Kelly Nickels about New L.A.Guns CD "Renagades" New Music from Armored Saint in our "Streaming For Vengeances" segment. We also profile new music from two up and coming bands - Spirit Adrift from Phoenix Arizona and Shrapnel from The U.K.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC L A GUNS Interview 10 29 2020

Wicked - Danny Doll Interview

Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark Interview Metal Band WICKED.. Danny Doll shares the "VISION" of the band and details about the January 2021 album release. Metal Mathem ROC correspondent Metal J shares details of "LIFE ON THE ROAD " in the music Business and Tonights Mt.Rushmore is METAL CHICKS.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC 10 22 2020 WICKED

Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark Interview Metal Band WICKED.. Danny Doll shares the "VISION" of the band and details about the January 2021 album release. Metal Mathem ROC correspondent Metal J shares details of "LIFE ON THE ROAD " in the music Business and Tonights Mt.Rushmore is METAL CHICKS..

Promo For Metal Mayhem ROC Podcast Thursday Oct 22 8 pm..

Promo for Tonights Metal Mayhem ROC podcast..

Metal Mayhem ROC Episode Streaming For Vengence & Bay Area Godfathers interview 10.15.20

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark concentrate on new streaming Releases.. Music from AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Hammerfall and Accept.. Tonights feature Interview is with Bob Nalbandian the director of the new Metal Documentary "BAY AREA GODFATHERS" -The Riveting story of the Bay Area Metal Scene...

Streaming For Vengence & Bay Area Godfathers Interview

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark concentrate on new streaming Releases.. Music from AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Hammerfall and Accept.  Tonights feature Interview is with Bob Nalbandian the director of the new Metal Documentary "BAY AREA GODFATHERS" -The Riveting story of the Bay Area Metal Scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC- Eddie Van Halen Tribute- Van Halen rising Author Greg Renoff Interview Re Air from July 2020

Interview discussion with Greg Renoff Author of the Ted Templeman Book and also Van Halen Rising. Take a "deep dive" into the history of Van Halen. Regardless if you classify VH as a Rock or Metal band, they certainly influenced generations of metal bands, and were part of the early days of the LA "Hair Band" explosion. You will enjoy this interview!

Eddie Van Halen Tribute- Van Halen rising Author Greg Renoff Interview Re Air from July 2020

Interview discussion with Greg Renoff Author of the Ted Templeman Book and also Van Halen Rising. Take a "deep dive" into the history of Van Halen. Regardless if you classify VH as a Rock or Metal band, they certainly influenced generations of metal bands, and were part of the early days of the LA "Hair Band" explosion. You will enjoy this interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Van Halen Tribute- Metal Mayhem ROC 10.6.2020

Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on the day of His death. Metal Mayhem ROC correspondents Metal J and Mike DiGiorgio share their Thoughts on The passing of Rock ICON EDWARD VAN HALEN.

Eddie Van Halen Special Tribute Show Metal Mayhem ROC 10.6.2020

Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on the day of His death. Metal Mayhem ROC correspondents Metal J and Mike DiGiorgio share their Thoughts on The passing of Rock ICON EDWARD VAN HALEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-CLIFF EM ALL Special- Behind The scenes of The Making Of Metallica's Kill Em All album

Cliff Burton OBSERVANCE SHOW.. Exclusive Interview Tonight on Metal Mayhem ROC.. Andrew Wroblewski-Engineer on Metallica's Kill Em All shares ALL details for the first time ever.. Heavy Metal Expert "The Cranker" divulges all his stories from when The Metallic Overdrive Radio show Jocks Let Metallica live with them for two weeks... EXCLUSIVE peek into the Kill Em All ERA.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-CLIFF EM ALL Special-The Behind The scenes of The Making Of Metallicas Kill Em All album

Cliff Burton OBSERVANCE SHOW.. Exclusive Interview Tonight on Metal Mayhem ROC.. Andrew Wroblewski-Engineer on Metallica's Kill Em All shares ALL details for the first time ever.. Heavy Metal Expert "The Cranker" divulges all his stories from when The Metallic Overdrive Radio show Jocks Let Metallica live with them for two weeks... EXCLUSIVE peek into the Kill Em All ERA..

Metallica -Making of Kill Em All

Exclusive Interview Tonight on Metal Mayhem ROC.. Andrew Wroblewski-Engineer on Metallica's Kill Em All shares ALL details for the first time ever.. Heavy Metal Expert "The Cranker" divulges all his stories from when The Metallic Overdrive Radio show Jocks Let Metallica live with them for two weeks... EXCLUSIVE peek into the Kill Em All ERA..

Metallica Show Teaser -Making of Kill Em All

Exclusive Interview Tonight on Metal Mayhem ROC.. Andrew Wroblewski-Engineer on Metallica's Kill Em All shares ALL details for the first time ever.. Heavy Metal Expert "The Cranker" divulges all his stories from when The Metallic Overdrive Radio show Jocks Let Metallica live with them for two weeks... EXCLUSIVE peek into the Kill Em All ERA..

Dokken -Special Interview Edition 9.24.2020

Jon "THE VERNOMATIC" Verno and MetalForever Mark catch up with Arena Rock Legend Don Dokken to discuss the bands new 2020 Release- DOKKEN -THE LOST SONGS 1978-1981.

Don Dokken Interview

Jon "THE VERNOMATIC" Verno and MetalForever Mark catch up with Arena Rock Legend Don Dokken to discuss the bands new 2020 Release- DOKKEN -THE LOST SONGS 1978-1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices