Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThe biggest names in rock music are Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown. From Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame members to bands just starting out, Meltdown takes rock music fans behind the scenes to find out what these talented musicians are really about. Come along for the ride as Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown invites you to find out more than you ever thought you knew about all genres of Rock from Classic to Prog to Grunge and everything in between.
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Talkin' Rock with Joe Elliott & Tom Keifer
October 07, 2019 17:22 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBAgain, I had to double up on the Talkin' Rock for this podcast because I've got so much content. Up first, it's the legendary singer of Def Leppard. Joe Elliott has this side project called the Down N Outz, which is killer! We talk about the album and the sleazy rock band that they are. He tells me about the Vegas residency he recently did, what's going on in the future for Def Leppard and more. Tom Keifer has his new album out now and I love it! It's called "Rise" and is Tom and his band'...
Talkin' Rock with Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons
October 02, 2019 18:03 - 54 minutes - 25 MBIt's another double dose, or maybe triple does, here on the Talkin' Rock podcast with Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons. First, I speak with "Van Halen Rising " author, Greg Renoff, about my last interview with David Lee Roth. That podcast stirred up lots of news when Dave made the statement that Van Halen is finished. Greg comments on that, Eddie Van Halen's health, his upcoming book about producer Ted Templeman and more on VH. Jeff Gutt and Eric Kretz of STP are up first. We talk about J...
Talkin' Rock with David Lee Roth
September 30, 2019 17:02 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBAre you kidding me? Diamond Dave is on Talkin' Rock? Yes he is! Dave is doing a residency at the House of Blues in Vegas coming up in January. We discuss that, as well as what happened with the VH tour that was suppose to take place this past summer. Wait till you hear his answer. What about the solo album that he did with John 5? He tells me if that will ever see the light of day, we discuss his "cameo" in The Dirt, plus, the question "Why Him"? We talk about his classic solo line-up in the...
Talkin' Rock with Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Black Star Riders/Thin Lizzy Guitarist Scott Gorham
September 26, 2019 18:39 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBThere's a lot to get to today on the pod. Two guys from two different generations and totally different bands. Up first (around the 5 minute mark) it's Deryck Whibley from Sum 41. They're starting their fall tour this weekend with a show at Louder Than Life down in Louisville. It's a great festival a mere 6 hour drive from the Motor City. We talk about living half his life in the spotlight, growing up in Canada, the new album "Order Of Decline", his health, being the face of the band and lot...
Talkin' Rock with Madrox and Monoxide from Twiztid
September 20, 2019 18:08 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBI love talking to these guys. Every interview I've done with Twiztid has been a great listen. As fall approaches, their schedule becomes very busy. Tours, Halloween, product and merchandise, and more. I went to Twiztid HQ and talked with Madrox and Monoxide on a beautiful sunny day to talk about horror movies, IT, 3 From Hell and The Joker. The guys tell me about bringing drummer Drayven on-board to the live show. We talk about the upcoming Trick Or Treat tour and the Warped tour they did la...
Talkin' Rock with Joel Hoekstra and Jeff Plate from Trans-Siberian Orchestra
September 13, 2019 17:33 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a yearly tradion around the country, as is talking to some of the musicians that make it possible. Today, I have guitarist Joel Hoekstra and drummer Jeff Plate on the pod. Joel is up first to discuss how he manages his time between the three big projects he's involved in. He describes the process of how both versions of TSO practice, which is very interesting. Joel told me about what's going on with Whitesnake and the album they put out earlier this year. Has ...
Talkin' Rock with Bush's Gavin Rossdale
September 09, 2019 17:45 - 34 minutes - 16 MBToday, Gavin Rossdale joins me for the second time this year, first time in-person, on Talkin' Rock. I talked to Gavin a couple months ago on the phone, but when they asked me if I wanted to talk with Gavin before the show, I jumped at the chance. We talked about the tour and different places to play during the cold-weather seasons, the new album - The Mind Plays Tricks On You - his vegan lifestyle (or lack thereof) past tours w/ STP and The Cult and his mindset taking the stage. He tells m...
Talkin' Rock with Dean and Dave from Theory
September 06, 2019 17:40 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBDean Back and Dave Brenner from Theory are my guests today on Talkin' Rock. As they get ready to release their 7th studio album next year, they found some time to tell me all about it. The song writing process, specifically with Tyler and how he writes is a topic of discussion. They tell me the flavor and substance pf the upcoming album, working with producer, Martin Terefe and how he was to record with, as well as pressure of putting out new music. We talk about touring, how the band remain...
Talkin' Rock with Starset's Dustin Bates
August 30, 2019 17:36 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDustin Bates from Starset is the latest guest on the show. While I've never met Dustin in-person, I love talking to him. He's one of the most diverse rockers I've ever talked with. I'm usually the dumbest person in any conversation, today, it couldn't be truer! We discuss the new Starset album, that drops on September 13th. He talks about the writing, recording and "cinematic" approach they take in their music. He defines Starset, tells me about DJENT guitars - which I've never heard of - a...
Talkin' Rock with Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix and Badwolves' Tommy Vext
August 26, 2019 18:29 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIt's another two for one today on Talkin' Rock. Papa Roach is out on tour with Asking Alexandria and Badwolves, so I got the chance to sit down with the Jacoby and Tommy. Jacoby is up first talking about his son's avocado balls, being a dad, his parents, sobriety and how he's kept that going. He also tells me about a video for one of their current songs and the 20th anniversary of the debut album "Invest". Jacoby wears his heart on his sleeve and is always great to talk to. Oh, and he's so ...
Talkin' Rock with Jerry Cantrell
August 14, 2019 18:09 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBWow! Jerry Cantrell is on Talkin' Rock. Jonathon Davis from Korn hit the nail on the head between one of their songs when he called them "F'n Legends". I got the message that Jerry had a few minutes to talk the morning of the show. To say I was was stoked is an understatment. Jerry and I discuss lots of stuff. The tour with Korn and if he still likes touring. Robert DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots let me in on the AIC mascot, Larry (which you can follow at Larryaic). He tells me about the GNR...
Talkin' Rock with Scott Holiday of Rival Sons with Robert DeLeo of STP and Chad Gray from HellYeah
August 13, 2019 17:53 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBScott Holiday from Rival Sons and Robert DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots join me for the first part of the pod. It's a short interview that we pack a lot into. We talk about the tour, the influence that STP played on Scott growing up and if Rival Sons are finally getting their due. Robert talks about singer, Jeff Gutt and a few reasons why they picked him. We discuss the impact that Detroit has had on them, Wayne Kramer, a question for Jerry Cantrell from Alice In Chains and more. Al Beck ret...
Talkin' Rock with Puddle Of Mudd's Wesley Scantlin
August 09, 2019 18:25 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBWes from Puddle of Mudd is my guest today on Talkin' Rock. The new POM album drops on September 13th, called Welcome to Galvania. He explains the title, as well as his fight to stay sober, what turned him around and a big-time rocker who helped him. He talks about getting "new friends on the playground" and writing for the new record. We go back to the roots of the band and he tells me about a key piece of POM history that was stolen and more.... Al Beck has rock news as we discuss a monumen...
Talkin' Rock with Carlos Santana
August 08, 2019 17:32 - 32 minutes - 15 MBToday's guest is a certified rock n roll legend. Carlos Santana has done it all but he still has things he wants to knock off his bucket-list, which we discuss. We also talk about his new album, Africa Speaks, and the legendary producer who helped him create it. Of course, we discuss the 20th anniversary of his monster album, Supernatural, and the 50th of Woodstock, where he played high on hallucinogens. Al Beck brings in the rock news with stories about Metallica, Led Zeppelin, White Strip...
Talkin' Rock with Grand Funk Railroad/former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick
August 07, 2019 19:52 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBGuitarist, Bruce Kulick is on Talkin' Rock today. He has a busy weekend in Michigan with stops at Rock City Music in Livonia Friday night from 6-8 pm, the off to Michigan Speedway for a gig with Grand Funk Railroad on Saturday night. Bruce was great, willing to discuss many topics, including lots about his time in KISS. We talked about the final tour and the Revenge album for starters. He told me about an audition for a legendary rocker, the upcoming KISS Kruise - where he'll play with Todd ...
Talkin' Rock with Megadeth's David Ellefson
July 30, 2019 17:36 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this business, and in life, nicer guy than David Ellefson is hard to find. He has so much going on outside of Megadeth. David fills me in on everything, including Sleeping Giants, his book - More Life With Deth and more. Did the sober wheels almost fall off when he was out of Megadeth in the early 2000's? He tells me about the challenges of doing music outside of the mother-ship. He answers a question from Anthrax bassist, Frank Bello as well as giving us an update on Megadeth. Al Beck i...
Talkin' Rock with Former Enuff Z'Nuff singer Donnie Vie
July 22, 2019 19:47 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBMany topics are covered today on Talkin' Rock. Donnie was very candid and discussed his new album along with the debacle that was Pledge Music. He told me how the Beatles influenced him, having writer block as well as writing and recording while sober. The 30th anniversary of the debut album is this Fall and he gives me his thoughts on that. Chip Z'Nuff texted me some comments which I pass on to Donnie. He tells me about being fired from the band, the reason he took drugs, how he's trying to ...
Talkin' Rock with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke
July 19, 2019 17:51 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBCharlie and Blackberry Smoke will be in town a couple days early next week. First, they'll be taking pictures and signing autographs at Rock City Music in Livonia on Monday starting at 7pm. Then they'll take to the stage at Meadowbrook Tuesday night as part of the Wheels Of Soul tour. Charlie talks about the current tour and one they're doing in the Fall. He tells me about working with Zack Brown a few years back, their BBS stock car, European tour and a metal band he calls "relentless". Plu...
Talkin' Rock with RIFFfest bands - Brent Smith of Shinedown, Pop Evil, Seether, Badflower & Diamante
July 15, 2019 19:31 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBThis past Saturday WRIF hosted it's second RIFFfest. What a great, hot night of rock in the Motor City! What I have today on the pod is a recap of the interviews I did backstage at the show. Today, Jade and Al Beck join me to discuss this past weekends festivities and about the bands that played..... First up, it's Brent from Shinedown. They headlined the show and really gave the huge crowd a spectacle, including doing some four songs off the stage scattered about the venue. Brent and I talk...
Talkin' Rock with Geddy Lee
July 12, 2019 18:51 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBWow! What a great conversation with the legendary Geddy Lee today. He'll be doing a signing at Rock City Music in Livonia, July 16th, which you can purchase tickets for in the link below. His new book is out called "The Big Beautiful Book Of Bass" as he talks about the signings he's been doing and the legends he talked to in making this book. He answers questions from David Ellefson from Megadeth, Frank Bello from Anthrax and Johnny Chow from Stone Sour. Geddy relives his chance to play with ...
Talkin' Rock with Tony Campos from Static-X
July 09, 2019 18:26 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBTony Campos from Static X is my guest today, as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Wisconsin Death Trip. That album put this band on the map and really kicked off their career. We discuss the tour, putting the band back together and rehearsing for the tour. The production is a pretty good size undertaking as Tony talks about that and the first show. Was it always going to be an un-named singer to sing for the band and how did they decide to do it the way they are? He tells me...
Talkin' Rock with Ray West and Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle
July 01, 2019 15:08 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBOn today's episode, I reconnect with a couple old friends. One in-person, and one over the phone. I interviewed Spread Eagle way back in 1991 or so, and as life would have it, I went a couple decades without seeing any of the guys. I reconnected with Rob De Luca at a Sebastian Bach show a couple years ago. I've talked to and texted with Ray for the past decade, but haven't seen him in-person in over 25 years. With their new record coming out on August 9th called Subway to The Stars, and othe...
Talkin' Rock with Joe Satriani and Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down
June 28, 2019 19:35 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBIt's two for one today on Talkin' rock, with two guitarists. First up, it's guitar legend, Joe Satriani. Back in April he released some material from his band, The Squares, from the very early 80's. We discuss that and leaving that band to go solo as in instrumentalist. He talks about some of his music students he taught back in the day, who have gone on to become some pretty heavy hitters in the rock world. He tells me about playing with the guys in Chickenfoot and what the future holds fo...
Talkin' Rock with 311's P-Nut
June 24, 2019 19:19 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MB311 are heading out on tour this summer in support of their upcoming album "Voyager". P-Nut calls in to talk about all of this and more.....their tour from last year with The Offspring, a lot about the new album, 80's rock, the 90's and the formation of 311 and more. Actually, there's a part of this interview where he goes somewhere I've never heard a rock-star go on any of my interviews. Help grow this podcast by giving it a 5 star rating and writing a review. Share it with your buds, leav...
Talkin' Rock with Live's Ed Kowalczyk
June 21, 2019 18:33 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBEd from Live is on Talkin' Rock today. We talk about the 25th anniversary of Throwing Copper and the deluxe version of the album. The year the album broke, they played for tens of thousands at Woodstock 94'. We talk about the early 90's and how it played out for Live, the current tour, getting the band back together and Spinal Tap moments. I also asked him about his solo material and what that meant to him. We talk about new music with the band, his kids watching him play live and his scene f...
Talkin' Rock with Tom Keifer
June 18, 2019 19:54 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBTom Keifer is one of my rock heroes, so when I get a chance to talk to him, I jump on it. He's out touring some summer concert dates in preparation for his next solo album to drop later this year. Obviously, we talk about the new album, what it sounds like, and working with his band on it. He tells me about the live performance, Izzy Hale and her band, Halestorm. We do touch on Cinderella. Plus, his thoughts on Dave Mustaine's recent throat cancer diagnosis and a great piece of advice he rec...
Talkin' Rock with Bush's Gavin Rossdale and Mike Einziger from Incubus
June 12, 2019 18:23 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBIt's two for the price of one today on Talkin' Rock. Gavin Rossdale from Bush starts us off to talk about the upcoming new music, how "special" it is, and perhaps a re-birth for the band. He tells me about the only ballad on the album called "Undone" and how fast it came together. He talks about how the music is heavier. Their debut album, 16 Stone, turns 25 this coming December and he talks a little about that album. Mike Einzinger from Incubus is second on tap for today. They also have ne...
Talkin' Rock with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
June 11, 2019 17:32 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBKenny Wayne Shepherd calls in on the eve of his 42nd birthday as he tours the country with the legendary Buddy Guy. His new album is out and really doing good for him. Kenny is always great to talk to. Today, we talk about.......... * The new album The Traveler * Five Finger Death Punch covering Blue on Black * Covering Mr. Soul on his new album * A little car talk * Cars or guitars he longs for * The current tour * The last time he saw Stevie Ray Vaughan Al Beck swings by with Rock n...
Talkin' Rock with former Vixen front-woman Janet Gardner
June 05, 2019 20:58 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBJanet Gardner has her new album, A Place In The Sun, out and is telling me all about it today. I love talking to Janet. She's always easy to talk with and today is the same. The topics were many and very entertaining.... * The album A Place In The Sun * Working with her husband Justin James * Leaving Vixen this past January and how she decided to do it * Playing festivals and cruises * The Dirt movie * Current woman fronted bands * Lita Ford * Would she ever write a book Al Beck join...
Talkin' Rock with Drummer Roy Mayorga
May 29, 2019 19:23 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBHellYeah has found their drummer moving forward, and it's none other than Stone Sour drummer, Roy Mayorga. Notice I didn't say "filling the shoes" of the late Vinnie Paul. Chad Gray and Roy both said that filling VP's shoes was not an option. The topics were many including.... * His nickname The Spiller * Stone Sour and the past couple years * Other projects he is working on * How he was approached to join the band * The first time he met Vinnie Paul * Honoring VP * Challenges of playi...
Talkin' Rock with Slash
May 28, 2019 22:34 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBWow! What a great episode of Talkin' Rock I've got for you today! Slash is out on tour in South America and checked in to let me know what was going on. He answered all my questions about... The dichotomy of touring with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators vs. GNR New music coming from GNR and rumors about it Was he surprised at how big the GNR tour would be Duff's new album His "appearance" on Motley Crue's The Dirt The time Zakk Wylde auditioned for Guns Al Beck has rock news about Sl...
Talkin' Rock with Dio drummer Simon Wright
May 23, 2019 20:28 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBDrummer, Simon Wright is on Talkin' Rock to discuss the upcoming Ronnie James Dio Hologram tour. Dio Returns will hit the road to keep the spirit of Ronnie alive. Simon has played with a bunch of heavy-hitting legends and we talk about a lot of them today. Among the topics we talk about.... Preparing for the tour How the Hologram works His thoughts on the late RJD and the first time they met What he thinks Ronnie would've thought about the hologram Going from AC/DC to playing Queensryche...
Talkin' Rock with Criss Angel
May 20, 2019 17:27 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBCriss Angel is taking his show on the road and it comes to Caesars Windsor on June 6th. I was pretty excited to talk to him because he really brings an element of rock to the world of magic. Today, we discuss lots of topics..... His late friend Vinnie Paul Is he a magician or a showman Taking this show on the road A question that stumped him Things that didn't work on stage His deep connection to Las Vegas Meeting some of his rock star heroes It was truly kick-ass to talk with Criss. If you ...
Talkin' Rock with Chad Gray from HellYeah
May 17, 2019 10:48 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThis is a great, emotional interview with Chad from HellYeah. It's the first time I've spoken to him since the passing of Vinnie Paul and he gave me more than I expected. The new record drops on September 27th and I'm grateful that Vinnie was able to complete his drum parts to bring this album to life, as Chad explained......we covered many subjects - * The new album/single "Welcome Home" * How they band helped Vinnie with the death of Dime * The first time Chad met V.P. * The diversity a...
Talkin' Rock with Papa Roach's Jerry Horton
May 15, 2019 18:43 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBJerry Horton from Papa Roach is on Talkin' Rock today as the guys continue to tour the world for 2019 in support of their latest record, "Who Do You Trust". * The upcoming 20th anniversary of their debut record "Infest" * The Ozzfest tour * The term Nu Metal * The last two albums and working with the same people * Jacoby's sobriety and how the band helps him * A hysterical Vinnie Paul story Al Beck and Jonel bring you the rock news again today, and to be honest, it's pathetic! LOL We d...
Talkin' Rock with Slayer-Exodus guitarist Gary Holt
May 13, 2019 18:39 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBToday, Gary Holt is on Talkin' Rock. The Slayer/Exodus guitarist checks on while on the road during the final Slayer tour. He's stopping by Rock City Music in Livonia, Mi. for a guitar clinic Saturday, May 18th between 3-7pm. Gary was nice enough to give me a call on Mother's Day, better late than never, and we covered lots of subjects...... * Riffs or Solos * What he did and where he went for his recent birthday * Social media * Basketball * The current tour * The Bay area thrash scene...
Talkin' Rock with Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333
May 09, 2019 18:16 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBJason Aalon Butler from Fever 333 is my guest today. These guys have kinda taken over where Rage Against The Machine left off. The new album Strength In Numb333rs is out and it's a full-throttle assault. It's the first time I've had a chance to talk to Jason and we touched on many topics.... * How they got the name for the band * What he learned about from his past bands * Advice his father gave him * The latest album * How a kid in middle-America can relate with his music * His clothin...
Talkin' Rock with Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss
May 06, 2019 18:17 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBMany know Nita Strauss from her work with the legendary Alice Cooper, but she's done a ton more. She's about to go back out on tour in support of her solo album before playing shows this summer with the Coop and Halestorm. She just played with Alice to a crowd of 85,000 over the weekend so I had to ask her..... * Playing big stages vs. smaller ones * Her solo album - Controlled Chaos * Alice Cooper stories on stage * Nita Strauss Incorporated * L.A.'s music scene * A famous composer she...
Talkin' Rock with Duff McKagan and Rock Photographer Rob Fenn
May 01, 2019 16:15 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBDuff McKagan is on Talkin' Rock today. He's got a solo album dropping at the end of the month called "Tenderness". It's got 11 tracks (vinyl has 10) and it's kind of the opposite of most of anything he's done with GNR. It's more chill Rolling Stones, than a high-produced rock record. Today, he talks with me about...... * The overall feel of the album * When he wrote the album * His need to perfect his craft * His thoughts on rockers we've recently lost * Does he feel underrated as a bass...
Talkin' Rock with Brad, Wayne and Bobby from Saliva
April 29, 2019 19:51 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBI caught up with Brad Stewart, Wayne Swinny and Bobby Amaru from Saliva on a recent tour stop on the MuddFest tour. They don't do many interviews, so I'm very thankful that they sat down with me for a while to talk about the band and tell awesome stories. The band is hitting on all cylinders, with their new drummer Tosha Jones, and killing it live! We talked about numerous things.... *What the band has going on * New drummer Tosha Jones * Wayne keeping the band going * Thoughts on Wes Sca...
Talkin' Rock with Damon Johnson
April 18, 2019 18:06 - 47 minutes - 22 MBDamon Johnson is my guest today on Talkin' Rock. Some people know him from Brother Cane, or his time in Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders, or maybe Alice Cooper. His new album "Memoirs Of An Uprising" is out, and it's stellar! Go grab it! Damon's now living in the heart of music in Nashville, so he's never far from his love. We started out the conversation talking about the new album then went from there..... * Playing with Thin Lizzy * Leaving Black Star Riders to go solo * A great Chris Fehn ...
Talkin' Rock with original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway
April 12, 2019 19:17 - 41 minutes - 19 MBSo grateful to have Dennis Dunaway and film director, Steve Gaddis, stop by the station today. They are doing the rounds promoting the doc "Live From The Astroturf, Alice Cooper". Of course that's one of the many topics we talk about..... * How the movie came about * The original group playing together * The current Alice Cooper band * Bass playing heroes * Being injured on stage * How they made Alice into Alice * A hysterical failed stage prop * How the band started * How they got t...
Talkin' Rock with Chip Z'Nuff
April 10, 2019 19:21 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBChip Z'Nuff is my guest today on Talkin' Rock. He's about to hit the road on tour in support of their latest album, "Diamond Boy". This is a pretty solid record for the guys. That's one of the topics we talk about, as well as.............. * The Monsters Of Rock cruise and others * His Chicago and classic influences * Some newer bands he's digging * The importance of putting out new music * The recent Queen and Motley Crue bio-pics * A great Nikki Sixx story * If there's ever a chance ...
Talkin' Rock with Frank Bello, David Ellefson and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
April 08, 2019 16:36 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBFrank Bello and David Ellefson are my guests today, along with guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. Frank and David have an album out called "Get It Out" with their band called Altitudes and Attitude. It's really starting to grow on me. I have to thank the guys for coming in so early to talk with me. Lots of topics were covered in this conversation...... * Playing live * Why the band is called Altitudes & Attitude * The writing process * Touring with Slash * The balance of playing with A&A a...
Talkin' Rock with Perry Farrell
April 05, 2019 17:50 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBPerry Farrell is my guest today on Talkin' Rock. 2019 is going to be a busy year for the alternative icon. We talk about lots of things with Perry, once we were connected.... *His 60th birthday *His busy 2019 *His new album Kind Heaven *The latest single & the musicians he worked with on the album *His Vegas venture *Being part of the Chris Cornell tribute On Rock news, Al Beck gives the update on Mick Jagger, a crazy story coming out of the Ozzy camp....that isn't about Ozzy. GNR book...
Talkin' Rock with Bad Wolves Tommy Vext and Michael Schenker
April 03, 2019 18:31 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's a double banger of Talkin' Rock today with Tommy Vext from Bad Wolves and guitarist Michael Schenker. Talk about a variety of music. A newer band and a classic legend. First up, it's Tommy. The topics are plenty and range from music to sobriety..... *News on the new record *His crazy life *The full 2019 schedule *Getting sober and helping others *His journey to better health Up next, Michael Schenker. He has a tour and new album coming out this year. We talk about a couple things, ...
Talkin' Rock with Scott Stapp
April 02, 2019 19:21 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBScott Stapp's new solo album drops this July with a tour and the whole thing. The Space Between The Shadows is his new album with the single "Purpose for Pain". Our conversation covers many topics..... *The Space Between The Shadows and what that means *The single "Purpose for Pain" *His personal struggles and how he overcame them *Working on the new album *How he wrote the song "Arms Wide Open" and writing with Mark Tremonti *His family *If he feels he gets a bad rap *His foundations...
Talkin' Rock with Papa Roach's Jacoby Shadix
March 28, 2019 18:34 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBJacoby Shadix and Papa Roach are heading out on tour in 2019 in support of "Who Do You Trust". They're about to head to the U.K. then return to the States this summer. I didn't have much time with him but we got some good topics in...... *7 years sobriety and what his addiction is now *The tour year of 2019 *His part in Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton's album *Hearing Chester Bennington on that album *Machine Gun Kelly *Playing I Prevail in Family Feud on Shiprocked *Strangest place ...
Talkin' Rock with Dave Mustaine
March 27, 2019 17:14 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBMegadeth's Dave Mustaine is on Talkin' Rock to promote everything that they have going on this year. The release of their 35th anniversary career retrospective, Warheads on Foreheads, touring with the Hendrix Experience and more..... *Warheads on Foreheads *The song that really propelled their career *Working on the new album after the last won a Grammy *The Hendrix experience *The NHL In rocks news, Al and I are joined by Chuck Bean, who co-hosts The Nerd Radio podcast with Al. We disc...
Talkin' Rock with Guitar Legend Robin Trower
March 26, 2019 16:27 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBToday, on Talkin' Rock it's guitar legend, Robin Trower. He's got a new album out, his 23rd, and a U.S. tour coming up. It was an honor to talk to Robin. Here's what we discussed...... *The title to his new album Coming Closer To The Day *Playing all the instruments except the drums *The Trower sound *How come he doesn't get the respect a guy like Eric Clapton gets *His next album he's already working on *How he picked up a Fender Strat *What influences his music *Jimi Hendrix and see...