Thunder-Stuff
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Molten hot takes on all things heavy metal, including current events, new album reviews, metal history, and more! Hosted by self-appointed big-fish-in-a-tiny-pond Nina Osegueda and Josh Schwartz of indie heavy metal band A SOUND OF THUNDER.
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Headbutts & Slipknots
March 06, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBFor all you listeners who ever wondered how to join a band, Slipknot's Sid Wilson has the answer...and it's violent! We discuss whether metal should stay "underground" and what that even means. And we pay tribute to Mick Mars for making it out of Motley Crue with his dignity intact and his wang unseen by the public! How Sid Wilson Proved He Was Crazy Enough for Slipknot Arch Enemy's Michael Amott Explains Why He Wants Metal to Stay in the Underground Motley Crue Plays First Shows with Gu...
Ozzy is a Cyborg!
February 09, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIt's a bittersweet week for the Prince of Darkness as Ozzy Osbourne wins two Grammy awards but is forced to retire from touring due to health problems...and despite the use of actual cybernetics! Plus...it's A Tale of Two Racists as Phil Anselmo finally pays the piper for his white supremacist outburst seven years ago, and TikTokers dredge up some ugly business from James Hetfield's past! References: Ozzy Reacts to Winning Two Grammy Awards Ozzy Retires from Touring Due to Health Conce...
Stranger Metal Things!
July 22, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBNina and Josh discuss "Master of Puppets" in Stranger Things, metal gatekeeping, gateway bands, and more! Watch Stranger Things Actor JOSEPH QUINN Practice "Master Of Puppets" DEE SNIDER Doesn't See Himself Recording Anymore NITA STRAUSS Exits ALICE COOPER's Band; Solo Festival Appearances Canceled Nina’s OnlyFans Support the Show.
Paul Di'Anno Will Cut You
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBNina and Josh do a deep dive on the career and crimes of Paul Di'Anno, the singer from Iron Maiden's first two albums and the Danny Devito twin to Bruce Dickinson's Arnold Schwarzenegger! Also this week, we check in on rock star's butts, and discuss the latest in the Judas Priest/KK Downing drama, Rob Halford's blues album, and how metal is chock full of disco! Links: Former HANOI ROCKS Guitarist NASTY SUICIDE Is Battling Prostate Cancer Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Diagnosed With Prostat...
Indie Spirit with Blaze Bayley and Jason Ashcraft
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBBlaze Bayley talks with Nina and Josh about his latest album The War Within Me, plus shares stories about his time in Iron Maiden, his Wolfsbane days, and that time he told Rick Rubin to sign one of the world's greatest bands...but Rick wouldn't listen! Plus Jason Ashcraft stops by to talk about Planeswalker, Helion Prime, and Dire Peril, and why Magic the Gathering is totally f$%^ing metal! Links: Official Blaze Bayley Website (Order War Within Me here!) Blaze Bayley "War Within Me" Offic...
Priest's Judas: KK Downer Needs a Painkiller
February 16, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBNina and Josh are back for a new season of Thunder-stuff! The world's most influential twin guitar metal band would rather tour with one guitarist than bring back their missing original member. What's up with Priest and KK?! We lost one half of Meatloaf...but was he the meat, or the loaf? Why the Superbowl halftime show has never featured a metal band. And Nina and Josh talk upcoming releases and argue about Ghost! Links: K.K. DOWNING: 'Why I'm Angry' About Not Being Allowed To Rejoin J...
Smashin' Rats: The Ballad of Harry Levy
September 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIt's our first Metal History Mystery, as we tell the surprising tale of how Harry Levy went from old-time variety show entertainment to an important role behind-the-scenes in heavy metal history! There's a new kiddie diddler in metal for our Trashbag of the Week. And weigh the pros and cons of blowing Tony Iommi. This week's reviews are Aeternam by Nightmare, and Digital Dictator by Vicious Rumors. Reference Links: Business Man or Mobster? Revealed: The Al Capone of Pop Mr. Big (Amazon B...
The Metal Agenda: How We Totally Buried a Lady Behind a Pizza Hut
September 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWhy is it that some people have no problem with sex, horror and crime in movies, TV and novels, but as soon as those topics show up in songs they assume the artist is some kind of degenerate or serial killer? We explore that very question in this week's Trashbag of the Week segment! 2020 continues to plumb the depths with some high-profile deaths in the metal world. And this week's reviews are Celebration Decay by Vicious Rumors and The Woes of a Mortal Earth by Brimstone Coven. Reference L...
Gutter Dogs & Common Curs: How Ted Nugent $#!t His Pants For Freedom
August 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWe upgrade the Trashbag of the Week segment to Trashbag of the Century with a look at Motor City Madman and one star-rated babysitter Ted Nugent. ("Wore loincloth, banged my daughter, would not hire again.") We explore the legend of how Uncle Ted sh-t his pants to dodge the Vietnam draft, and his attempts to change his story. All this and Nina considers upgrading her stage outfit with a butt-window! This week's review is Metal Commando by Primal Fear. Reference Links: Snopes.com: Ted Nug...
Jericho 2.0: Activate Vocal Algorithm
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe just can't stop talking about Jericho! After his war of words with Sebastian Bach, Chris Jericho unleashes a tuned-tastic version of "Aces High" with his new lockdown supergroup The Wheelblocks. That leads into a broader discussion on bands using backing tracks in their live performances. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek volunteers for the guillotine. This week's review is The Reality of Miracles by Lionheart. Reference Links: The Wheelblocks (ft. Chris Jericho) - "Aces High" Vocal Tuning Demonst...
Bach and Jericho's (Skid) Row
August 04, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBNina and Josh break down Sebastian Bach's recent Pearl Harbor attack on Chris Jericho, with some hilarious results. Plus: Pantera, Tony Martin, and a bi-partisan bill to save live venues in America. This week's album reviews are Falconer - From a Dying Ember, Divided By Design - Stages to Osiris, and Alcatrazz - Born Innocent. Reference Links: Chris Jericho Lip Sync Analysis Sebastian Bach "This Is the Moment" (Live) Chris Jericho Sings "Youth Gone Wild" Falconer "Desert Dreams" Falco...
University of Thunder: Deep Purple (Part 2 of 2)
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBPart two of our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's breakup in 1976 through 2020, and includes our advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links: Deep Purple Reunion Press Conference 1984 "King of Dreams" (w/ Joe L...
University of Thunder: Deep Purple (Part 1 of 2)
July 21, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOur first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's formation in 1968 through their breakup in 1976. Join us next week for part two, picking up at the 1984 reunion and concluding with an advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference L...
Nightwish Has Crabs
July 14, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBNina and Josh return for a very specially socially distanced episode of Thunder-Stuff. This week we discuss what happens when your power metal cover artist makes his very own Mayhem bootleg cover, why other bands sell licensed booze but only Alice Cooper has the balls to sell chocolate milk, that time Great White tried to kill a bunch of people again, and just what exactly is Jon Schaffer's problem with the Jews? This week's album review is We Are One by U.D.O. Reference Links: Heavy Meta...
The Four Horsemen (End of the World Special)
March 17, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWoe to you, oh Earth and sea, for COVID-19 is coming with wrath! In honor of the end of the world, Josh and Nina are joined by Jesse and Chris, thus assembling all of A Sound of Thunder for possibly the last time. We discuss the novel coronavirus' effects on the music industry, plus King Diamond's health issues, George Lynch joining Judas Priest, Biff Byford's solo tour, Joe Lynn Turner slamming Ritchie Blackmore's new version of Rainbow, and more. This weeks album review is The Dark Delight...
Unleash the $%^#$@ Fury!
March 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBNina, Josh and special guest Jesse Keen discuss Yngwie Malmsteen's latest unleashing of the fury, Metallica's new vinyl club, Avatar's Kickstarter success, and the Moonsorrow/Finntroll Nazi connection. This week's album review is Carnivore by Body Count (featuring Ice T). Reference Links: Yngwie Malmsteen Gets Angry in Monterrey, Mexico Will Carroll of Death Angel's Funny Yngwie Malmsteen Story Metallica Vinyl Club GHOST Introduces PAPA EMERITUS IV At Final Concert Of 'Prequelle' Album ...
Who's The Boss? Ross The Boss!
March 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBNina and Josh feature founding Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss with a look at his history and a review of his new album Born of Fire! Discussion includes Metallica festival cancellations, Ozzy's AMA, the Nu-Metal Revival Tour, Chris Jericho jumping on bigots from the top rope, and Brian Posehn's new album Grandpa Metal. Reference Links: “Nu-Metal Revival Tour” to Feature Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, and Flaw Metallica Cancels Festival Appearances As Hetfield Continues Recovery Coronavi...
Who's The Boss? Ross The Boss!
March 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBNina and Josh feature founding Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss with a look at his history and a review of his new album Born of Fire! Discussion includes Metallica festival cancellations, Ozzy's AMA, the Nu-Metal Revival Tour, Chris Jericho jumping on bigots from the top rope, and Brian Posehn's new album Grandpa Metal. Reference Links: “Nu-Metal Revival Tour” to Feature Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, and Flaw Metallica Cancels Festival Appearances As Hetfield Continues Recovery Coronavi...
Two Judas Priests Walk Into A Bar
February 25, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBNina and Josh discuss K.K. Downing's new version of Judas Priest, Ozzy's tour cancellation, the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary, and former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson beating up two old men! This week's album reviews are Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne and III by Demons & Wizards! Reference Links: Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Forms Band With Other Former Priest Members OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 North American 'No More Tours 2' Dates Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Co...
Chub a Bee: The Vince Neil Story
February 14, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBNina and Josh discuss the life and crimes of Motley Crue singer Vince Neil; the 50th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album; Amy Lee, Axl Rose and other rockers going political on social media; and more! This week's album review is Legal at Last by Anvil! Reference Links: Rockers Celebrate Black Sabbath’s 50th Anniversary Black Sabbath’s Debut: 5 Things We Learned About Its Creation and Cover Art Amy Lee: I Will Never Bow Down to a Dictator Axl Rose: Make the White House Great Aga...
Old Man Fight: Dave Mustaine vs. Steve Harris vs. Dee Snider
February 07, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBNina and Josh discuss Dee Snider's Superbowl call-out,the heat between Max Cavalera and Sepultura, Dave Mustaine's health, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris' side project British Lion, Heilung telling Nazi punks to f#$% off, and more! This week's album review is The Serpent Rings by Magnum! Reference Links: Nightwish Releases new Video - Noise British Lion Announce New Album and US Tour Dates for 2020 James Hetfield Makes First Public Appearance Since Rehab Return Abbath Got Too Drunk, ...
The Rocking Dead
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBRonnie James Dio and Malcolm Young return from the grave! Nina and Josh discuss rockers' legacies living on after death, a tragic start to 2020 for drummers, Kat Von D's upcoming album, power metal band Tanagra's international trademark dispute, and more! This episode's album review is Oresteia by Lotus Thief. Reference links: Sean Reinert dies - https://loudwire.com/sean-reinert-death/ Dio hologram tour - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronnie-james-dio-hologram-us-tour-da...
Sir Elton John Slums It With Ozzy
January 17, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBNina and Josh discuss Neil Peart, Judas Priest's Rock Hall snub, Sir Elton John playing with Ozzy Osbourne, and Queensryche joining the Kiss Kruise. Album reviews include Master Sword - The Final Door, and Haunt - Mind Freeze. Reference Links Master Sword: https://masterswordband.bandcamp.com/ Haunt: https://hauntthenation.bandcamp.com/album/mind-freeze Saxon w/ Elton John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3letEs34_58 Bob Daisely Autobiography: https://bobdaisley.com/shop/for-facts-sake Lem...