The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsRock and Roll Talk Show with Mike Brunn.....interviews with musicians and other rock alumni plus we talk current events, concert reviews, album reviews and more!!
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Ep. 267 - Ace Frehley Interview 10,000 Volts KISS Gene Simmons and more!
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 29.4 MBAce Frehley joins me to disucss his newest solo album 10,000 Volts. We also discuss his time in KISS, reconnecting with the late John Regan, unreleased songs he has locked away and much more.
Ep. 266 - Desmond Child Interview KISS, Paul Stanley, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Cher, Livin On A Prayer
February 05, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBOn this jam packed episode Desmond Child joins me to discuss his new book “Livin’ On A Prayer- Big Songs, Big Life”. We discuss the influence Paul Stanley had on his career, being invited to the final KISS concert at MSG, why outside writers are sometimes viewed as a negative, being asked by Bon Jovi’s management to have his name removed from the writing credits, the difficult relationship he had with Meat Loaf and MUCH, MUCH more!
Ep. 265 - Joel Hoekstra Interview Revolution Saints, Accept, Whitesnake, Night Ranger and more!
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 24.5 MBJoel joins my show to talk about the new Revolution Saints album, his upcoming tour with Accept, he gives us an update on Whitesnake and he talks about hids time in Night Ranger!
Ep. 264 - Jack Russell Interview : Russell / Guns "Medusa", Great White and more!
January 24, 2024 17:30 - 25 minutes - 19.7 MBJack Russell joins the show to discuss the new Jack Russell / Tracii Guns album "Medusa" as well as giving us an update on Jack Russell's Great White plans for 2024.
Ep. 263 - Billy Joel Announces New Music in 2024 : Turn The Lights Back On
January 23, 2024 19:18 - 29 minutes - 22.9 MBWe discuss the exciting news that Billy Joel plans to release new music in 2024. We also discuss Billy's amazing career and seeing him in concert.
Ep. 262 - Gene Simmons 2024 Solo Shows & Paul Stanley Comments on Avatars
January 22, 2024 19:21 - 47 minutes - 36.6 MBWe discuss the rumors of a Gene Simmons 2024 solo tour and what songs we would like to hear. We also discuss Paul's recent comments about the avatars at the end of the MSG shows.
Ep. 261 - Bruce Kulick talks KISS, Grand Funk, Final KISS Concert, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley & More!
January 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBBruce Kulick joins me to discuss why he decided to leave Grand Funk, would he play with Gene Simmons on a solo tour, his feelings on being "left out" of the final KISS show and so much more
Ep. 260 - KISS Unmasked : A Look Back at the album and 1980!
January 08, 2024 16:20 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this episode we take a look back at the KISS album "Unmasked". Recently Paul Stanley said it was one of his least favorite KISS albums. Do we agree? We also talk about other things in pop culture in 1980 and how this album did or did not fit in!
Ep. 259 - 2023: A Look Back (KISS, Metallica, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Taylor Swift)
December 30, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe take a look back at 2023, discussing KISS, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Metallica and more. Of course no talk about 2023 would be complete with at least mentioing Taylor swift and her impact on music this year.
Ep. 258 - The Final KISS Shows Two Weeks Later: MSG and "The New Era" of Avatars
December 14, 2023 19:45 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe gave our first thoughts of KISS's final concert hours after it happened. Now that we had some time to really step back and think alot about that night we come back with our updated thoughts on the show, the KISS Avatars and more!
Ep. 257 - The Final KISS Shows at MSG End Of The Road
December 04, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWe discuss the final shows at MSG, KISS taking over NYC for the weekend, Paul being sick just before the concerts and the future of KISS.
Ep. 256 - KISS Final Shows of End Of The Road Tour at MSG New York
November 22, 2023 00:13 - 50 minutes - 38.6 MBWe discuss the upcoming final KISS show at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Ep. 255 - Ozzy Osbourne "The Prince of Darkness"
October 18, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe have a discussion about meeting Ozzy in 2023, our thoughts on his career and what we would like to see from a final album (one day). We also discuss who do we like better Ozzy solo or Black Sabbath.
Ep. 254 - Van Halen "The Sammy Hagar Years" Eddie Alex Michael Anthony David Lee Roth 5150 OU812 The Collection
October 07, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this episode we discuss the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen, the pressures of replacing David Lee Roth, each of the Sammy albums and the new Collection box set.
Ep. 253 - KISS Psycho Circus : A Look Back
September 23, 2023 01:54 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBOn this episode we take a look back at the KISS Psycho Circus album, era and tour. We give our thoughts on each track on this "reunion" album.
Ep. 252 - Look Back at KISS's "Lick It Up" Album & Era
September 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWe talk at look back at the first non makeup KISS album, rating each track. We also talk about the album cover, the tour, the videos and the other music that was popular in 1983!
Ep. 251 - KISS Cancer Goodbye II Bruce Kulick Ace Frehley
September 05, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBNeil Davis joins me to discuss the upcoming KISS Cancer Goodbye II event that includes performances from Bruce Kulick and Ace Frehley. Neil also shares his insights to a recent Peter Criss performance as well as his thoughts on last year's CreaturesFest.
Ep. 250 - KISS Demons Of Rock Volume 4
August 17, 2023 15:53 - 50 minutes - 49.1 MBAuthors Per Strid and Alain Bellicha join me to discuss their upcoming new KISS book, "Demons Of Rock Volume 4".
Ep. 249 - Robert Ortiz from Escape The Fate Interview "Out Of The Shadows"
August 10, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 49.5 MBRobert joins me to discuss the forthcoming Escape The Fate album "Out Of The Shadows". We also discuss the upcoming tour, and we have a very insightful conversation about the music industry / streaming and success in 2023.
Vinnie Vincent Interview - 1995 NY / NJ KISS Expo
July 13, 2023 13:01 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MBBack in 1995 I recorded this Vinnie Vincent interview at the NY / NJ KISS Expo. 28 years later, I release it here for everyone to enjoy! Always great going back in time to listen to these classic era interviews.
Ep. 248 - Should Ace Frehley & Peter Criss accept Gene Simmons invite? KISS
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 32.9 MBWe discuss the latest news that Gene says he invited Ace & Peter to join KISS on stage for the final shows. Do we think they should accept the invite? Does them declining change our opinion on the final shows?
Ep. 247 - Geezer Butler Interview "Into The Void" Black Sabbath Ronnie James Dio Tony Iommi
June 23, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 21.5 MBLegendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler joins the show to talk about his book "Into The Void". Geezer also shares stories about working and writing with Ozzy, Ronnie James Dio and Tony Iommi. Geezer discusses KISS and Van Halen opening for Sabbath, and the 2022 Sabbath reunion that almost happened.....and why it did not!
Ep. 246 - Working for Gene Simmons, building KISS Monster Mini Golf & more! Vegas, Electric Lady, Kruises M&G
June 19, 2023 13:39 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBChristina Vitagliano has worked for Gene Simmons for the past 10 years. She gives us a peak behind the curtain of what it is like working for The Demon, what it was like to partner with Paul Stanley & Gene on KISS by Monster Mini Golf, working on Gene's recent Vegas event, his upcoming Electric Lady event, the kruises and so much more! She also shares some insights about her two books she has written!
Ep. 245 - Janet Gardner & Justin James Interview "No Strings" Vixen
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 31.4 MBJanet Gardner and Justin James joins the show to discuss their new album "No Strings". Janet also shares her thoughts on the current Vixen lineup and they also talk about their 2023 and beyond plans!
Ep. 244 - Talking "Aerosmith On Tour", KISS and more with Julian Gill from KISSFAQ
June 05, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBJulian Gill joins me to talk about his great book "Aerosmith On Tour 1973 - 1985", KISS, and more! During our chat Julian proudly proclaims that "time travel exists!" Has he lost his mind or does he know something we don't?!?! Give a listen to find out!
Ep. 243 - Nita Strauss "The Call Of The Void", Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato, Lzzy Hale, Alissa White Gluz
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.8 MBThe great Nita Strauss joins me to talk about her forthcoming album "The Call Of The Void" and working with amazing guests stars including Lzzy Hale, Alissa White Gluz, David Draiman and so many more! She also talks about working with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, and her surprise about the backlash over touring with Demi.
Ep. 242 - Josh Todd of Buckcherry talks Vol. 10 & more
May 23, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBJosh joins the show to discuss the forthcoming Buckcherry album "Vol. 10". Plus we discuss the KISS Kruise, Ed Sheeran's lawsuit and much more!
Ep. 241 - KISS Revenge : A Look Back
May 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBWe take a look back at the music scene in the early 90s, and the KISS album Revenge. Over thirty years later, do we feel it's a strong album still? Do we think it's over rated? Lots of great insights on this episode!
Ep. 240 - Gene Simmons Las Vegas VIP Experience KISS
May 11, 2023 12:03 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBKISS fan, and Gene Simmons VIP Experience attendee, Doyle Rausch talks about his experience at the recent Gene Simmons event held in Las Vegas. He gives us the details on the Meet & Greet, the private concert, dinner with Gene, the high end collectibles given away, and much more!
Ep. 239 - Aerosmith's "Peace Out" Announcement
May 01, 2023 15:26 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBWe discuss Aerosmith's "Peace Out" announcement, as well as discussing their amazing career, albums, concerts and more!
Ep. 238 - George Lynch talks Sweet & Lynch, Lynch Mob, Dokken and more!
April 26, 2023 12:57 - 45 minutes - 34.8 MBGeorge Lynch joins me to discuss the upcoming Sweet & Lynch album "Heart & Sacrifice" as well as plans for Lynch Mob, The End Machine, touring with Don Dokken and much more!
Ep. 237 - Holly Knight talks KISS, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Heart, Paul Stanley, Bill Aucoin & more
April 11, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 52 MBSongwriter Hall of Famer Holly Knight joins me to talk about recording with KISS on the Unmasked album, working with Bill Aucoin, writing with Paul Stanley, and recording a demo in the 70s with Gene Simmons. That's only the tip of the iceberg! We also talk about working with Pat Benatar, Heart, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Anton Fig and much more!
Ep. 236 - KISS Off The Soundboard with Mark St John Review (Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr)
April 10, 2023 12:46 - 49 minutes - 38.3 MBWe give our thoughts and comments about the exciting new KISS Off The Soundboard release that includes the late Mark St John on guitar.
Ep. 235 - Remembering John Regan (Ace Frehley, Peter Frampton)
April 09, 2023 12:48 - 20 minutes - 16 MBWhen we heard about the sad news that the great John Regan had passed away we had to get together to celebrate his legacy and discuss what an incredible person he was. John will be missed by many. RIP.
Ep. 234 - Kip Winger talks "Seven", Songwriting, Influences and more!
April 06, 2023 18:57 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBKip joins me to talk about the forthcoming Winger album "Seven". We also discuss songwriting, his influences, Paul Stanley, David Lee Roth and much more!
Ep. 233 - Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns returns to talk Black Diamonds, Tracii Guns and much more!
April 06, 2023 14:11 - 44 minutes - 33.3 MBPhil Lewis is back on the show to discuss LA Guns forthcoming album "Black Diamonds". We get into the song writing, his relationship with Tracii, why he almost left the band last year and so much more. Additionally, Phil shares a great story about his time in the band Girl and that now Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was offered a spot in Iron Maiden. Twice.
Ep. 232 - Ryan Spencer Cook Returns! (Rock City Machine Company, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Van Halen)
March 30, 2023 13:50 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBRyan Spencer Cook joins me for a second time as we discuss Rock City Machine Company, Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons. He also shares a great story about the late Eddie Van Halen!
Ep. 231 - Doc McGhee talks KISS End Of The Road Final 50 Shows and beyond
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 32.7 MBLegendary rock manager Doc McGhee is back on the show to discuss the upcoming final 50 shows of the KISS End Of The Road tour and what fans could expect for 2024 and beyond.
Ep. 230 - Jeff Pilson talks Revolution Saints, Foreigner, Dokken and more!
March 16, 2023 16:29 - 39 minutes - 30.5 MBJeff Pilson joins me to discuss the forthcoming Revolution Saints album "Eagle Flight". We also get into a great discussion about the current state of the music business. Of course we also talk the Foreigner farewell tour, Dokken and all of Jeff's projects!
Ep. 229 - KISS Final Shows at MSG on the End Of The Road Tour
March 01, 2023 17:49 - 50 minutes - 38.8 MBWe discuss the emotional announcement that the final KISS shows of the End Of The Road tour will take place at Madison Square Garden on December 1 & December 2.
Ep. 228 - Mike tramp talks "The Songs of White Lion" Album & Tour
February 16, 2023 16:17 - 38 minutes - 29.8 MBMike Tramp joins me for a great interview about his forthcoming album "The Songs of White Lion" and his forthcoming tour! Mike also talks about if he is opening to having Vito Bratta join him on stage for a song, or to guest on a song on a future album.
Ep. 227 - Motley Crue's first concert with John 5 Review / Def Leppard
February 13, 2023 19:57 - 52 minutes - 40.4 MBWe discuss John 5's first show with Motley Crue as well as Def Leppard's performance as well.
Ep. 226 - Phil Soussan talks Last In Line, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne & more!
February 13, 2023 19:53 - 37 minutes - 29.3 MBPhil Soussan joins my show to discuss the forthcoming Last In Line album "Jericho". We also discuss his time with Ozzy Osbourne, his thoughts that it was possible The Ultimate Sin could have been Ozzy's final solo album, his thoughts on Jake E. Lee being let go, and much more!!
Ep. 225 - Robin McAuley talks "Alive", Black Swan, Michael Schenker and more!
January 27, 2023 19:19 - 35 minutes - 27.6 MBRobin returns to the show to discuss his forthcoming solo album "Alive". We also discuss his 2023 plans including his chances to play again with Michael Schenker and record with Black Swan.
Ep. 224 - WASP, Steeler, Vinnie Vincent & the L.A. rock scene in the early 80's
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis is part 2 of my interview with Rik Fox. This this episode we cover Rik going out to LA in the early 80s and becoming an original member of WASP. We also discuss Steeler, Ron Keel, Yngwie Malmsteen and so much more!
Ep. 223 - KISS In The Clubs in 1973 (Hotel Diplomat, Coventry, Academy Of Music)
January 19, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour - 54 MBHave you ever wondered what it would have been like to see KISS in the clubs during 1973? What were the band members like before they were famous? Imagine being at the Hotel Diplomat the night Bill Aucoin came to see the band for the first time. Imagine being at the Coventry. Rik Fox was there from ”Day Zero”. He knew the band members before Ace was in the band! You can hear all these stories, plus Rik shares some great stories about his own experiences playing NYC clubs i...
Ep. 222 - Talking KISS with KISS Cover Band "Unmasked"
January 14, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWe talk about growing up KISS fans during different eras of the band, starting a KISS cover band, Phantom Of The Park and more!
Ep. 221 - KISS in 2023. Will This Be The End? Plus Our Thoughts On All Rock n Roll in 2023
January 04, 2023 14:56 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe discuss if 2023 will finally be the End Of The Road for KISS. Our thoughts on the likelihood of Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick or Vinnie Vincent putting out new music in 2023. Additionally, we discuss our thoughts on David Lee Roth, Metallica, Foo Fighters and more!
Ep. 220 - The Year In Review 2022 KISS, Vinnie Vincent, Peter Criss, Pat Benatar, Blondie, The Who
December 27, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe take a look back at the year 2022. The high points, the low points and everything in between. We cover KISS, Vinnie Vincent, Peter Criss, Pat Benatar, Blondie, The Who and so much much more!
Ep. 219 - Marc Ferrari talks Keel, KISS, Pantera, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Cold Sweat & more!
December 19, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 42.9 MBMarc Ferrari joins me with exclusive information about Keel and Cold Sweat. Plus he shares some real interesting stories about writing with / for Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. He also shares his story about working with Pantera and gives his thoughts on the current lineup.