Imaginary Music

Learn about Troy and his early part of becoming a drummer. How he wound up in a band that played high schools and did motivational speaking and then would promote the local show they would play later. How he got the drummer gig in Whitecross. Recording on 2 albums, member changes and what lead him out of the band. What he's been up to. youtube.com/user/troysmadness reverbnation.com/troystone faceb...

Freddy joins me to discuss his time with The Brave. He was so young when the band singed with the Elefante's that his mom had to sign his part of the contract. His upbringing, moving to California and meeting future bandmate Stayce Roberts, who also joins for bits and pieces of the podcast. The Brave will be playing the upcoming Immortal Fest and is working on another album.

Something new and different for the show. Simon grew up in a Christian family and also a fan of Christian metal. He later became an atheist and we discuss his thoughts on where he stands now in life. This show is one that was done for this podcast platform and his Youtube channel. This was a very interesting conversation.

Glen has been the drummer for Luxury, for years. The band has been featured in an amazing documentary, you can watch for free on Tubi, called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury. This is a must watch. I learned a lot and even shed some tears. Glen has dealt with a tough child hood. Then he deals with a near fatal vehicle accident, after leaving a great show in 1995, at Cornerstone. Li...

We talk drums for a few, to open the show.  Gary discusses how he didn't want to join Undercover, but why he changed his mind.  The difference of playing overseas, compared to having shows shut down in America, before they even could play.  He talks about the late Gene Eugene.  The band going through it's struggles, breaking up and getting back together.  He talks about hi...

KC talks about being a part of Nouveaux, from it's start and when he left the band after the second album.  He mentions who helped lend gear to the band as they recorded for the first album and guest artists that are on the album. He talks about why there was a change in music, from first to second album and about working with the Elefante brothers on that album.  After leaving the band,...

Scott has a vast history with music.  From singing for Ultimatum, Vengeance and providing artwork for album covers, he has some great stories.  This was a great chat and I learned a lot of interesting stories. He even discusses working with Steve Rowe and gives an update on his situation. What happened at the Stryper Expo, where Ultimatum played.  Nolifetilmetal.com

This is a great interview with Dale.  He's open and honest about everything.  We begin with his early years.  We quickly go over the Pure Metal time and going to Star Song and the challenges the band faced.  Dale is so open about his faith and where it is today.  He found out a unique way on how he could get out of the contracts and move forward.  I love Dale being on the show and setting things s...

John Warren, former lead singer for Killed By Cain and current vocalist for Moonshine Zombies, joins the show.  He talks about getting into music and how he eventually started singing lead.  What concert his uncle took him too, that made a huge influence on him and how that band and it's lead singer would be apart of his musical career.  He talks about his former bands and we discuss his newest ba...

Amy discusses her early years of music, which includes writing jingles.  Meeting her husband and forming the band Fighter.  The band gets signed and working with their producer.  Recording two albums and how her solo album came to be.  What she does now, working with musical artists.

We discuss the passings of Michael Bloodgood and Ted Kirkpatrick. We discuss the new album, He's Coming, which is on of the best album's from 2022.  They also share some of their marriage wisdom.  Great conversation, with two amazing people.

Troy has played drums for some incredible bands and artist.  He talks about his musical journey and getting connected with these bands.  I ask him more about the White Lion gig. How he goes into an audition and how he plays someone else's parts. He also has a cool radio show, This That and The Other Radio Show.  He also talks about his endorsements.  This is a fun, laid back ch...

This is a very open and honest conversation.  Eric discusses going through a drug addiction, at an early age and later coming out of it and forming Saviour Machine.  We discuss the band and what happened with the legend Trilogy, involving the FBI. Being addicted to prescription medication and how he finally was able to overcome that and something that has really helped him.  We disc...

Steve joins the show and discusses his musical career.  It started with working on an album with Jim Dandy, but his passion was with Lillian Axe. Getting signed to MCA Records, by himself and finding the other members.  Having Robin Crosby, from RATT, make his debut role as a producer, on the self titled Lillian Axe album.  What wasn't happening for the band, that should've. We also...

Get to know radio dj, podcast host and lead singer, Anne Erickson.  I recently discovered her podcast, Audio Ink Radio.  She chats with some popular musical artists and is a great host.  She is also a wonderful lead singer, with a great, powerful voice, for the band Upon Wings.   Learn more about Anne, with this episode and make sure to check her out on social media. Itsmeanne....

Tim discusses his musical career. Larry moves to California, from North Dakota and Tim joins him later.  Forming the band Liaison with his brother, Larry.  Getting signed by Frontline records.  The first album is recorded by producer, Bill Baumgart and his connections for the musicians that played on this album.  I was blown away when I found out who played drums on this album...

Don discusses his days as the lead vocalist for the Chicago based band, Guardian Angel. Meeting Pastor Bob and how they lead him to Sanctuary California.  His time there, which includes originally living with a popular band and what he got to hear something I'd love to hear.  He  discusses having Guardian Angel's material put out by Roxx Records and the future for the band.  Ch...

I have the lead singer and guitarists from Broken Silence on the show.  They are a band that should of been much bigger, but just came out in the early 90's, when music was changing.  They discuss the importance of their ministry and being a unique band in Hawaii.  Hooking up with Daryn Hinton and then having David Zaffiro produce their demos.  Looking for labels and putting out their full length...

I have a great conversation with the only original member of Saint, Richard Lynch.  We discuss the band's history, member changes.  From their first half, to the second half. We discuss the line up changes, having Josh Kramer in and out of the band on a couple occasions. The current lineup and how it's the strongest.  Future plans with the band and we discuss so much more.  Any...

Listen to this incredible journey from someone who went through the Holywood 80's music scene and has a fascinating story. From becoming saved and how he had broken from sin and now has an incredible church in AZ. called The Flock.  We discuss his associate Pastor, Tim Gaines. Ronnie is a great person and pastor, you must check out. 

Tim joins the show and discusses his upbringing. Playing in metal bands, but being convicted and eventually letting the Lord take his life.  LoveWar and working with the Elefante brothers, making their debut album. I discover some other stories, while chatting, that are very interesting.  What he's been up to in the producing world and some cool stories.  Getting LoveWar back together and future p...

I first catch up with Rey and he tells me about his recent health issue, he's currently overcoming and the delay it's caused with life and music.  We then get into his history musically, discussing each of his bands.  He tells a funny story about messing with some fans, before and during a Sacred Warrior show.  His current and future plans with music.  

I'm joined by the 4 members from the band, Telestai. The band recently had a release of their old demos, from Roxx Records.  The guys discuss their beginnings, forming the band and some of the interesting shows they played. Working with some of the other major Christian rock artists during that time and what's currently going on with them.  Disclaimer, Eric's comforter isn't that bad.&nb...

Ken joins the show again and talks about the new Absolon album A Portrait Of Madness.  Here the introduction and learn about the concept of this story/album.   Absolon.bandcamp.com riotduk.wixsite.com/absolonrocks

Get to know Syke and learn about the band Slamcat.  Syke discusses how he became a Christian, after a terrible car accident.  Forming Slamcat and some of the shows, bad and good, they were apart of.  How his lifestyle went away from Christ and then coming back to his faith and relationship.  He talks about his friendship with Fear Not and taking over lead vocals for a recent sh...