Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe best talk about Rock? You get it right here!
Germany’s number 1 Rock radio station ROCK ANTENNE is not only known for playing the best Rock music – they also do the best talking when it comes to Rock music and everything affiliated! Here you have the chance to download exclusive interviews with our favorite Rock stars. Be it about new albums, touring or personal stories - they tell it all. Enjoy!
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Jonas Almén / ROYAL REPUBLIC
June 06, 2024 12:14 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's been five years since Royal Republic dropped their album "Club Majesty." Now, in 2024, we're finally getting fresh tunes from the Swedish rockers hailing from Malmö. In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, we caught up with bassist Jonas Almén to chat about their latest record "Love Cop," the band's pre-show rituals, and their collabs with German punk icons Die Toten Hosen and Billy Talent. Plus, the musician dished on his love for metal and the Hamburg-based hip-hop and electropunk...
Tobias Gustavsson / NESTOR
June 05, 2024 14:43 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBAlthough founded in 1989, Nestor only released their first album in 2021. The Swedes were more than successful with it. In an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we spoke with singer Tobias Gustavsson about the band's new album "Teenage Rebel". Additionally, the Swede revealed why the rock scene in Germany is better than in his home country of Sweden and how the band found each other again after more than 30 years.
Mattias Larsson & Tomas Wallin / TAKIDA
May 24, 2024 08:14 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBtAKIDA is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year and in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, they share their personal secret to successful teamwork within the band. Additionally, Mattias Larsson and Tomas Wallin divulge some intriguing details about their latest album, "The Agony Flame." Enjoy!
Nathan Followill / KINGS OF LEON
May 17, 2024 15:36 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBThey're back and bringing a big dose of fun with them: The Kings of Leon with their new album "Can We Please Have Fun". In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Simon Fischer spoke to drummer Nathan Followill about their return to youthful lightness, the band's family spirit and their single "Mustang". Enjoy!
Dany, Pau, Ale / THE WARNING
May 10, 2024 14:22 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBThey came, they rocked and they are here to stay: The Mexican girls of The Warning are literally rocking our world right now! Right before their show in our Rock City Munich, we met up with Dany, Pau and Ale of The Warning and asked them some questions about their plans to take over and rule the (Rock) world. Enjoy!
Ross Gordon / COLD YEARS
May 02, 2024 07:17 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBRoss Gordon, the lead singer and guitarist of Cold Years, has made some impressive strides with his band. This year, they're not just celebrating a decade together; the Scottish rockers also had the chance to open for Billy Talent on their recent tour. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Ross spilled the beans on how to nail a pop cover, like one of Lizzo's hits, and gave us a glimpse into how he spent the release day of their new album "A Different Life." He also offered his take on tod...
SLASH
April 26, 2024 13:49 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBAt the moment, Slash is touring with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, with support from Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH - it's a guitar orgy at its finest. On May 17, Slash's next solo record will be released, and it promises to be different from anything we've heard so far! So, when someone like Slash records a blues album - that's something we need to talk about! Listen to all the answers and details about 'Orgy of the Damned' in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Bonus: Dis...
Jussi and Ville / MOON SHOT
April 22, 2024 13:49 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat happens if you put ex-members of Children of Bodom, Lapko and Disco Ensemble together? You get a Finish Rock Supergroup that's ready to roll! Our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview with Jussi and Ville from Moon Shot touched on various topics including the choice of genre, their new album and touring - specifically, what kind of music they listen to backstage and what rituals they go through before they rock the stage. Enjoy!
Sharon den Adel / WITHIN TEMPTATION
April 19, 2024 15:27 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBThe support for Ukraine goes so far that singer Sharon den Adel traveled to Kyiv in a covert operation overnight to record a song with the ukrainian producer Alex Yarmak. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, she tells us all about the venture and where the earnings of the song are going to: a project called Music Saves UA, a non-profit fundraising initiative created to provide immediate humanitarian help in Ukraine.
Jack Wilson / KID KAPICHI
April 11, 2024 15:39 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBModern, energetic and authentic - all while maintaining the spirit of bands like Oasis and The Clash. British quartett Kid Kapichi are continuing their pursuit of conquering the world of modern rock with their new full-length release "There Goes The Neighborhood". Centered around serious and heartfelt topics, this album once again achieves to keep the sound of British rock fresh and relevant. We talked to singer and guitarist Jack Wilson about their brand-new music and upcoming European tour....
Charles Esten
April 08, 2024 14:47 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBAs both - an actor and a musician, Charles Esten is no longer an unknown entity. His appears in series like Outer Banks and Married with Children. At the same time, the American is on the road with his country and rock music. We spoke with him in our ROCK ANTENNE interview about his musical journey, his acting career, and his first vacation on the European mainland, among other things. Enjoy!
Jacoby Shaddix / PAPA ROACH
March 26, 2024 15:35 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBWith their single "Leave a Light On" Papa Roach addresses the important issue of mental health. "I'll be there for my people, no matter what" - that is the powerful message that lead singer Jacoby Shaddix aims to spread far and wide. Discover why this song creates a moment of intimacy at Papa Roach concerts by tuning into our exclusive interview on ROCK ANTENNE. Enjoy!
Ryan Peake & Mike Kroeger / NICKELBACK
March 20, 2024 11:24 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBNickelback will be touring through europe this summer and Ryan and Mike reveal, what we can expect from the upcoming shows. In this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, they also talk about the new band documentary "Hate To Love", coming to theatres world wide soon, and about the incredible experience of seeing the legendary U2 in the amazing Las Vegas Sphere. Enjoy!
Tarja Turunen
February 01, 2024 13:45 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBTarja Turunen faces a very exciting year: two tours on her own, the Rock Meets Classic tour, lots of festivals and on top of all that, new music are on the list of the former Nightwish singer. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Tarja talks to us about her favorite Rock Meets Classic-stars and why she feels honored to be a part of the project. In her opinion, Classical and Rock music are deeply connected. Find out why in our interview - and enjoy!
Justin Sullivan / NEW MODEL ARMY
January 26, 2024 08:11 - 42 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat you can hear on the new album of New Model Army "Unbroken" is a bunch of demos. That's how singer and guitarrist Justin Sullivan describes the record of the band in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview. More detailed facts about how the songs were made and a bunch more stuff are discussed, so enjoy listening!
Brent Smith / SHINEDOWN
January 23, 2024 12:25 - 18 minutes - 15 MBShinedown have big plans for 2024! Their last headliner tour in Germany was set for November 2022, but was cancelled only a few weeks before it would have started. Since then, Shinedown have released their new album "Planet Zero". With the record being in the bag, they want to push on with a new European tour, planning trips to Germany as well as Australia and many more countries. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Brent Smith tells us all about their plans and what the status is right...
Bob Catley & Lee Morris / MAGNUM
January 17, 2024 14:42 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBShortly before Christmas 2023, we talked to Bob Catley and Lee Morris of Magnum about their newest work "Here comes the Rain", which would be out on January 12th 2024. Little did we then know about the tragedy that was about to happen only a few weeks later: the death of gitarrist Tony Clarkin on January 7th. We lost a great rock musician - but now find comfort in the last Magnum album he wrote. That is exactly what we talk about in this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, so keep this in mind...
Luke Spiller / THE STRUTS
January 08, 2024 12:37 - 23 minutes - 19.5 MBHe doesn't write songs - he writes stories: that's Luke Spiller of The Struts! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, the singer talks about their new album "Pretty Vicious" and how it honors the past while still being aware of having been written in the present. Enjoy!
Nuno Bettencourt / EXTREME
December 27, 2023 17:35 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBAfter their gig at ROCK OUT Festival in the German Rock City of Augsburg, we met Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme for an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview. We talked about having technical issues on stage, the delicate chemistry within the band, the best guitar solo of the year - and money. Enjoy!
Ace Frehley
December 12, 2023 12:17 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBKISS are history, but original guitarist Ace Frehley is happily releasing his new solo album “10,000 Volts” in February! You can find out everything about it and his eternal love-hate relationship with the other KISS members here in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview!
Mike Shinoda
November 23, 2023 09:49 - 11 minutes - 9.77 MBMike Shinoda is back! The Linkin Park singer has talked to us about his new song "Already Over" and what to expect from his upcoming music. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Mike also tells us why he thinks of Steven King during his writing sessions - and he confesses that Bon Jovi was always there when he went to sleep in earlier days. Enjoy!
Scott Holiday / RIVAL SONS
November 21, 2023 12:38 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBHow does it feel to open up the show for bands like Guns N' Roses or Aerosmith? How do you turn an audience into people who love what you do? Rival Sons guitarrist Scott Holiday has the answers - listen to them now in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!
Ann Wilson
November 16, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBOne project isn't enough for someone like the mighty Ann Wilson! Together with her sister Nancy, she still appears on stage as Heart. With her Band Tripsitter, she recently released her new album "Another door". What's it like to have several irons in the fire? Listen to Ann Wilsons thoughts here in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!
Duff McKagan
November 03, 2023 16:50 - 25 minutes - 21 MBNot only does Duff McKagan have his own Rockstar-Radioshow on ROCK ANTENNE together with his wife Susan (every saturday at 6pm CET - check it out 😎) AND happen to be the bassist of a small Rockband called Guns N' Roses - no, he also just released his fourth Solo record "Lighthouse"! And it's really good one! 😊 In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we had the pleasure to talk to Duff about his record, being on the radio in song and show, personal stories, future plans and much more. Enjoy! ...
Ben Wells / BLACK STONE CHERRY
October 06, 2023 15:56 - 11 minutes - 9.79 MBSouthern Rockers of Black Stone Cherry are back - with a new record called "Screamin at the Sky" and a new bass player called Steve Jewell. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to guitarist Ben Wells about their new album and how (and where) they worked on it, about how Steve fits in with the band - and when we might expect Black Stone Cherry back on German stages. Enjoy!
Chuck Comeau / SIMPLE PLAN
September 14, 2023 14:29 - 29 minutes - 24.5 MBSimple Plan are celebrating 25 years of punkrock and are touring through europe in 2024. We talked to founding drummer Chuck Comeau about the highlights of his career, playing onstage next to his idols and about suddenly going viral on TikTok. Enjoy!
Eclipse
September 08, 2023 13:39 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBAfter 25 years of Eclipse, nobody would doubt that the band has changed - apart from Eclipse themselves! Although they have welcomed several new members over the past years, they still embody the essence of Eclipse. Tune in to hear what that means to them and how they have achieved it! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we also talk about the new album called "Megalomanium" and why this isn't some kind of dinosaur - AND why they always go to the snack section first whenever they visit...
Danko Jones
August 10, 2023 15:04 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBDuring the Covid pandemic, bands had to reorganize themselves. So did Canadian rockers Danko Jones - but now that most things are back to normal, they have still kept up their routine to write songs far away from each other. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, singer Danko Jones himself tells us how their new record "Electric Sounds" was created. He also reveals which surprises the band has come up with for their fans. Enjoy!
Doug Aldrich / THE DEAD DAISIES
July 27, 2023 15:34 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBTime really does go by: The Dead Daisies are celebrating their 10 year anniversary already! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview guitarist Doug Aldrich tells us stories from the past and what's his all time favourite on their Best Of-Album. Enjoy!
Leigh Kakaty & Joey Walser / POP EVIL
July 07, 2023 13:27 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBWith their new record "Skeletons" Pop Evil released a new highlight in their band discography. We talked to singer Leigh Kakaty and bass player Joey Walser about the influence of their new producer and about processing scary topics in songs that are entertaining. Enjoy!
Corey Taylor / SLIPKNOT and Solo
June 30, 2023 15:47 - 35 minutes - 29 MBBesides touring with Slipknot - Corey Taylor still found time to record a brand new soloalbum "CMFT2". Just like on his debut LP the new songs have a lot of variation so all his fans - if Slipknot or Stone Sour - can really look forward to it. Corey tells us about the advantages of working alone, a very exciting phone call from KISS' Paul Stanley himself, about the plans of releasing another B-side LP with only cover songs and of course we're talking about Slipknot as well. Enjoy!
Jay Buchanan / RIVAL SONS
June 20, 2023 07:29 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBThe career of US-Rockers Rival Sons started back in the day on Myspace - now they have just released their seventh studio album "Darkfighter" in 2023. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, singer Jay Buchanan looks back at their band history. What he has to say about the new songs and why the NOW is the most important thing to spend your energy on - listen to it now. Enjoy!
Jacoby Shaddix & Tony Palermo / PAPA ROACH
June 19, 2023 15:32 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBIt is always a pleasure to talk to Papa Roach. We met Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Tony Palermo at the Rock am Ring festival and talked to them about their must haves when being on tour. They also reveal what Disney princess they would like to be the most and what kind of music they would like to try out for the first time in their 30-year long history. Enjoy!
Nuno Bettencout / EXTREME
June 15, 2023 13:27 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBExtreme are back! Nuno Bettencourt and his bandmates just released "Six", their first album in 15 years. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Nuno reveals what he TRULY thinks about their new songs. We also talk about soccer - and the Extreme guitarist tells us what he does if he has some free time at festivals. Enjoy!
Al Di Meola
May 19, 2023 15:31 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBHe is popular for being part of the ManDoki Soulmates and playing the guitar, but there is more to know about Al Di Meola. In 2023 he represents Europe's biggest exhibition of high technology for audio and video. In our ROCK ANTENNE interview we talk with him about the challange to be a musician nowadays and what he is thinking about streaming services. We also talk about the comeback of the vinyls and his upcoming personal music projects. Enjoy!
Suzi Quatro
May 03, 2023 09:51 - 18 minutes - 15 MBThis woman truly rocks the stages on her current European tour: Suzi Quatro! In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview, she recollects the special moments being on stage with her son Richard and how she rediscovered herself through writing and producing together with him. Enjoy!
Rob Trujillo / METALLICA
April 17, 2023 14:40 - 22 minutes - 18 MBMetallica's new album "72 Seasons" is out now! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to bassist Rob Trujillo about the longest song in the band's history and the secret to his fabulous hair. Enjoy!
Patrick Stump und Andy Hurley / FALL OUT BOY
April 12, 2023 08:24 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBFive years after their last record, Fall Out Boy have now released "So Much (For) Stardust". Singer Patrick Stump and drummer Andy Hurley tell us in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview how long it takes to make a good album and why the word "For" in the title has been placed in brackets. Enjoy!
Brad Delson / LINKIN PARK
March 24, 2023 14:56 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBWe take a walk down memory lane with Linkin Park's Guitarist "Big Bad" Brad Delson. "Meteora" changed everything when it was released on March 24th 2003. Now, 20 years later, we recap this big success, how they delt with the pressure after "Hybrid Theory" and what it felt like when they rediscovered their recordings for "Lost" and heard Chester Benningtons voice again. Enjoy!
Captain Sensible / THE DAMNED
March 22, 2023 10:36 - 18 minutes - 15 MB"Neat Neat Neat", "New Rose", "Smash It Up"... we could go on and on naming hits of The Damned and why they are so damn important for punk history - pun intended! We talked to founder Captain Sensible about their upcoming record "Darkadelic", the never ending discussion about who was the first british punk band and the sad fact, that he's only able to drink three pints during a show instead of 30. ;-) Enjoy a new episode of WHOLE LOTTA TALK
Josh Franceschi / YOU ME AT SIX
March 15, 2023 15:50 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBWith "Truth Decay" You Me At Six already released their 8th record - time to talk about their best memories: Of their time in the studio, of wild parties in Hamburg and about a childhood before Social Media. Enjoy a new episode of WHOLE LOTTA TALK with singer Josh Franceschi!
Heidi Solheim / PRISTINE
February 20, 2023 13:48 - 19 minutes - 16.2 MBNorway's most exciting blues rock band PRISTINE is back with a brand new record: "The Lines We Cross". We talked to singer Heidi Solheim about writing loud rock songs in silent cabins, what superpowers she'd like to have and why she's looking forward to tour in Germany again. Enjoy!
Ricky Warwick / BLACK STAR RIDERS
February 13, 2023 15:49 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBFive records in ten years - that's a good ratio of new albums. And the Black Star Riders are back again with their new album "Wrong Side of Paradise"! Singer Ricky Warwick disclosed in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview how to write songs with high addiction potential and how it was like to work with singer Joe Elliot of Def Leppard. Enjoy!
Michael Starr / STEEL PANTHER
February 07, 2023 12:37 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat does a rockstar need to be sexy? There is no one better than singer Michael Starr from Steel Panther to answer this question. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview he tells us the secret for a sexy ass and a few things about the upcoming album "On The Prowl", which will be released on 24th February. Enjoy!
Justin Sane / ANTI-FLAG
January 03, 2023 13:59 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBClimate change, social issues and an upcoming election campaign in the US: Times could not be better for a new Anti-Flag record! On "Lies They Tell Our Children" Justin Sane and his colleagues are rubbing salt into societys' wounds - but this time they're doing this with lots of support: Tim McIlRath (Rise Against), Jacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop), Campino (Die Toten Hosen) and more are singing on the new record which became an international great Polit Punk Statement. We talked to Justin abou...
Joey De Maio / Manowar
December 20, 2022 16:28 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBEarlier this year, Manowar made headlines when they surprised their fans by going on stage as an undercover tribute band called "The Lords of Steel". In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview Manowar mastermind Joey DeMaio explains why the band decided to perform like that and what all of this has to do with the perfect show. He also has something to say about internet trolls who complain that the latest Manowar music isn't new, and tells us what to expect of the upcoming tour next year. Enjoy!
Mike Kroeger / NICKELBACK
November 24, 2022 10:28 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBNickelback planned to celebrate the 15th anniversary of "All The Right Reasons" - but then the pandemic kicked in and cancelled everything. Mike Kroeger admits: "We didn't really know what to do" - and so they started making new music. The result "Get rollin'" is finally here and one thing is for sure: Nickelback won't run out of energy and creativity - good for us! We talked to Mike about the songwriting process for "Get rollin'", why Nickelback were the opposite of Dave Grohl during COVID ...
Ville Valo / VV
November 22, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB"I don't have to ask for anyone's permission" - one of the main reasons why Ville Valo is enjoying his solo project VV so much. In january he will release his first record "Neon Noir" on which he played all instruments himself. We talked to the former HIM-singer about the new musical freedom, his touring habits and of course about the writing process for his record. Enjoy!
Ian D'Sa / BILLY TALENT
November 21, 2022 13:17 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBBilly Talent are touring Gemany and are about to play twelve hot rock shows! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview guitarist Ian D'Sa tells us more about the opening acts and what he likes to do in his free time. Enjoy!
Rob Caggiano / VOLBEAT
November 16, 2022 16:41 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBDid you know the unknown nickname of Rob Caggiano? In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, the guitarist of Danish Rock'n'Roll metallers Volbeat reveals his secret! Besides that, Rob talks about the upcoming tour dates in Germany and why he so loves the German christmas markets so much. Enjoy!