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Son's Of Thunder Podcast

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

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Episodes

EP 36: Granny of Granny 4 Barrel

July 16, 2018 23:30 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Episode 36 of the Sons Of Thunder Podcast is with the ringleader of this band of characters. The one and only Granny!! Come and experience the odd and entertaining front lady of the New York based hard rock juggernaut who is bringing back the freak in the freak show.

EP 35: Nick Kashmanian of Brand of Julez

July 02, 2018 23:28 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Episode 35 of Sons of Thunder throttles back up with an interview featuring lead guitar player and hair model Nick Kashmanian of the New York-based rock band Brand of Julez. Nick and I just got off a month-long tour of the good ol US of A.

EP 34: Benny Kemp of Rebel Priest

April 09, 2018 23:25 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

Welcome to episode 34 of Sons Of Thunder podcast!! This episode features a man with beautiful musical talent and even more beautiful hair Mr. Benny Kemp. He is the guitar player/writer for the Thrash N Roll band Rebel Priest as well the guitar player for Roadrash.

EP 33: Sean Tibbetts of Kamelot

March 26, 2018 23:22 - 1 hour - 29.8 MB

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Sons Of Thunder Podcast!! After a brief hiatus, we are back and coming in hot with our guest, exceptional bass man Sean Tibbetts of Kamelot & Sault. Sean and I met a couple of years ago on tour. Our forces combined to ensure the road was full of shenanigans and laughs.

EP 32: Lory Kennedy

January 23, 2018 00:19 - 1 hour - 35.6 MB

Episode 32 is a little deviation from the standard style of the show. This episode is with Lory Kennedy. The man responsible for my love of music and putting me on the path that has led me on the wild journey of my life. Lory Kennedy is a true music fan and my father.

EP 31: Timo Somers

January 09, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

Episode 31 of the Sons Of Thunder PUNcast is with guitarist and entrePUNneur Timo Somers. Timo plays for Dutch symphonic metal band Delain as well as numerous guest spots for other live acts. Including Kobra and the Lotus

EP 30: Thomas Youngblood

December 26, 2017 00:14 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

Episode 30 features the king of Romance metal Thomas Youngblood. The man behind the American Juggernaut that is Kamelot. Assisted by Sons Of Thunder veteran Marcus Lee, we talk to Thomas about grit and determination. The neverending battle to keep Kamelot fresh.

EP 29: Joost van der Broek

December 12, 2017 00:10 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Episode 29 of the Sons of Thunder Podcast is with pianist, writer, producer and all around musical Jedi Joost van der Broek. In this interview, we talk about his beginning of his music career. From the Dutch Symphonic metal band After Forever to transitioning over to being a full-time producer.

EP 28: Brad Kennedy Part 2

November 28, 2017 00:06 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MB

Episode is part 2 of the Marcus Lee take over of SOT. In this interview, Marcus talks to Brad further about his journey to becoming a professional touring musician. Fair warning this interview was recorded while drinking multiple bottles of wine and it gets lewd, loud and descriptive.

EP 27: Brad Kennedy Part 1

November 14, 2017 00:02 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

We flip the script for episode 27!! SOT Podcast veteran Marcus Lee takes the hosting mic and starts asking the hard questions to the creator of SOT Brad Kennedy. The conversation is focused on how Brad started his journey to becoming an international touring musician.

EP 26: Justin Littlechild

October 30, 2017 22:57 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

26 is here and its a fun one. This episode is with Comedian and country music Singer/songwriter Justin Littlechild. He visited me during the summer but due to some technical difficulty, I am releasing it now. We sat down and talked about the similarities of road life for comedians versus musicians.

EP 25: Priya Panda of Diemonds

October 09, 2017 22:55 - 58 minutes - 27 MB

Episode 25 is here and it with a true Canadian rock star Priya Panda of the Toronto based band Diemonds. Diemonds has been bringing their brand of hard rock/heavy metal to the masses since 2008 and has made a name for themselves as one of the hardest working and hardest touring bands in North America.

EP 24: Ashley Worhol

October 02, 2017 22:48 - 1 hour - 30.2 MB

Episode 24 coming right at ya!! This episode features the charismatic frontwoman of the band Worhol, Ashely Worhol. Worhol is based out of Houston Texas and is a symphonic rock band. Ashley takes time from her busy schedule of grinding the music business to have a sit down with me.

EP 23: Becky Baldwin

September 25, 2017 22:45 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MB

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Sons Of Thunder Podcast with bassist extraordinaire Becky Baldwin!! If you haven’t heard of Becky than do yourself a favour and check her out. She plays in three currently active bands. Triaxis, Dorja and Idestroy.

EP 22: Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth

September 11, 2017 17:01 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

Sons of Thunder is lucky to have a chat with a man who has been bringing quality Heavy Metal to the masses for almost thirty years. Mr. Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH!!! Pull up and seat and enjoy as we run a number of topics mostly orbiting Jons views and experiences around the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.

EP 21: Randy Bailer of Punch Drunk Cabaret

September 04, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

Episode 21 is with Randy Bailer, the foot-stomping, wingtip wearing, Gretch toting frontman for Punch Drunk Cabaret. We recorded this episode in Randy’s studio full of art, vintage contraptions and beautiful guitars.

EP 20: Adam Brown of Striker

August 28, 2017 16:54 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Episode 20 is up and ready for your listening pleasure!! I sit down with Adam Brown. Adam Brown is the drummer for Canadian 80s inspired metal band Striker. Adam and I met a couple of times over the years while we both were parts of the Canadian metal scene. Then Adam joined Kobra and The Lotus for a good chunk of time where we did it all.

EP 19: Leather Leone

August 21, 2017 16:50 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Leather Leone is one of the original female fronts of heavy metal. She started her career in the Bay area in the early 80s fronting the band Rude Girl and Chastain. While in the Bay Area she was embraced by the metal community including future metal icons such as Metalica and Megadeth as well as mentor the legend Ronnie James Dio.

EP 18: Johnny Cruz of Santa Cruz

August 14, 2017 16:46 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

From a Kitchen in Cologne Germany, I sit down with Johnny Cruz of the band Santa Cruz. With the help of side commentary from Kobra and the Lotus bandmates, Marcus Lee and Jasio Kulakowski, Johnny and I do a rundown of how his band Santa Cruz formed.

EP 17: Metaprism

August 07, 2017 16:38 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

Metaprism defines ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with a combination of male and female vocals. Ruthless aggression and soaring melodies. Live and on record, their modern and dynamic sound creates a unique brand of melodic metal.

EP 16: Marcus Lee Part 2

July 31, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

Episode 16 of Sons Of Thunder is Part 2 of the Marcus Lee Chronicles. In Part one with Marcus Lee, we started a blow by blow playback of his early life of music. We pulled out all the greasy and grimy details from his youth and laid it all to bear. In this continuation, we set a more serious tone and talk the cause and consequence of his war path. And the things that helped him on the road to redemption.

EP 15: Marcus Lee Part 1

July 24, 2017 22:54 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

Episode 15 is here and its a blast!! Welcome to the first part of the Marcus Lee chronicles. Marcus is a professional recording and touring musician. He also had a stint as a pro wrestler. Join me as we talk about his experiences in the ring and on the stage.

EP 14: Kaleido

July 17, 2017 22:46 - 1 hour - 35.6 MB

Today is episode 14 and a great episode it is! Kaleido is an American rock band who is currently killing it in the national and international music scene. Based out of Detroit Michigan.

EP 13: Matt DiRito of Pop Evil

July 10, 2017 22:37 - 1 hour - 32 MB

Welcome everyone to Episode lucky number 13!!! It is a great one!! Matt DiRito is the bass player for the American rock band Pop Evil, Founder of Star Treatments charity and inspiration for the erotic novel “Fully Loaded”. He is a rabid gun fan and is involved with high end gunsmiths Cabot Gun.

EP 12: Pandie Suicide

July 03, 2017 22:16 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Welcome to Episode 12 with Pandie Suicide.A New Zealand-born writer, actress, producer and model. So as you can see she is a woman of many talents and you have to be to make a splash on the mean streets of Hollywood!!

EP 11: Ryan Wiesbrock

June 26, 2017 21:42 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

With Host Brad Kennedy Episode Welcome to episode 11 with Ryan Wiesbrock. Ryan is an Illustrator, Writer and Creator of Buddy Thunderstruck on Netflix. If you haven’t seen this new Netflix original series you need to now!! Its full of epic one liners, fast trucks, crazy stunts and sweet high kicks KA-POW!! Now imagine the mind behind this show? Listen and enjoy. Episode Synopsis Join me as I talk with Ryan Wiesbrock. The mastermind behind one of the best shows currently available for yo...

EP 10: Tommy Karevik of Kamelot

June 19, 2017 22:07 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

Its the man the myth the legend… Tommy Karevik of Seventh Wonder and Kamelot. Tommy is a powerful frontman, Fire fighter and Abba aficionado. We met on the European leg of the Haven tour where Tommy and I bonded over our love of puns. He is what i would refer to as a pun smith. I digress.

EP 9: Travis Little T Turner

June 12, 2017 21:57 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode we have Travis Turner aka Little T. Little T is the littlest big deal in rapping in Vancouver, BC. Travis and I go back to before either of us had albums, music videos or sun burns from overexposure to stage lights!! You may recognize his mug or voice from his acting career, from Some Assembly Required.

EP 8: Once Human

June 05, 2017 21:48 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

This episode is brought to you from the comforts of the tour bus in the wee hours. WARNING ALCOHOL WAS INVOLVED!! Welcome Once Human members Lauren Hart, Logan Mader and Damien Rainaud.

EP 7: Paul Ablaze of Black Guard

May 29, 2017 21:40 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

Sons of Thunder Podcast welcomes Paul Ablaze. He is an experienced touring musician and performer. He is best known for his time playing shows around the world with his band Blackguard.

EP 6: Dianne of Xandria

May 22, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

In this episode, I talk with Dianne Van Giersbergen of Xandria and Ex Libris. She is accomplished classically trained soprano singer and songwriter.

EP 5: Mike Heller of Fear Factory

May 15, 2017 20:49 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

In this episode of Sons of Thunder Podcast Jasio Kulakowski of Kobra and the Lotus and I talk with Mike Heller of  Fear Factory, Malignancy and Control/Resist in New York.

EP4: Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers

May 08, 2017 20:45 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Welcome to Sons of Thunder Podcast Episode 4 with guest Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers. In this episode of Sons Of Thunder Podcast, I talk to Brittney Slayes about their new album Apex and the single as well as the accompanying music video.

EP 3: Doug Cook

May 05, 2017 20:39 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Welcome to Episode 3 with guest Doug Cook. Doug Cook is a video producer and indie filmmaker. I met Doug when he produced a Kobra and the Lotus Music Video for Black Velvet a cover of Canadian artist Alannah Myles song.

EP 2: Samantha Landa of Dead Asylum

May 05, 2017 20:31 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Sons of Thunder Podcast Episode 2 our guest is Samantha Landa Drummer of Dead Asylum. Join us for an hour of entertainment. We talk about recording the upcoming album and the release details.

EP 1: Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus

May 05, 2017 20:28 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MB

Welcome to Sons of Thunder Podcast’s very first episode with guest Kobra Paige. I could not think of a better guest to have on this very first episode than the singer of my band Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus.

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