Radioactive w/Mike Z

Periphery guitarist Mark Holcomb called in to talk about their new album Hail Stan (out 4/5) and playing at "Swan Fest" on March 30 at the Grove of Anaheim. Here's what we talked about: New Album "Hail Stan" and a sense of humor (0-5) Performing at "Swan Fest" March 30 Grove of Anaheim (5-7) Flannel Five-Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (7-10) Nu Metal Six Pack-RATM, Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot,...

Baroness singer John Baizley called in to talk about the upcoming co-headlining tour with Deafheave on March 13 at the Wiltern and March 14 at the House Of Blues of Anaheim. Here's what we talked about: Deafheaven tour (0-4) New music (4-6) Gina Gleason (6-8) Ozzfest meets Knotfest (8-9) Bus Crash (9-12) James Hetfield (12-14) Flannel Five-Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (14-16) Baroness "Eula"...

Howard Jones from Light The Torch called in to talk about the new band and upcoming tour with Mark Morton at the Roxy on March 25 2019. Here's what we talked about: Light The Torch band focus (0-2) Tour with Mark Morton on 3/25/19 at Roxy (2-4) Filling In For Matt Heafy on the Trivium tour (4-7) Flannel Five-Nirvana, PJ, AIC, Soundgarden, STP (7-9) Killswitch Engage 15th anniversary of "The End Of...

A quick call with All Hail The Yeti singer Connor Garritty who have a new album out "Highway Crosses" and are playing the 10th annual Musink Tattoo Convention and Music Festival on March 8. Here's what we talked about: New album "Highway Crosses" (0-2) Musink Tattoo Convention & Music Festival (2-5) Flannel 5 (Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden) (5-6) Favorite Eddie Murphy Movie (6-7) Boheimian Rh...

Mike Orlando called in to talk about his new DVD Sonic Stomp, here's what we talked about: NAMM 2019 recap/Randy Rhodes Jam (0-2) Sonic Stomp DVD and studio projects (2-4) Bohemian Rhapsody movie (4-5) Practice vs. Gifted (5-7) Mt. Rushmore of Shred (7-8) Flannel 5 (Nirvana, STP, PJ, AIC, Soundgarden) 8-10 Adrenaline Mob (10-13) Chad Szeliga (13 to end)

Chad Szeliga called in to talk about his NEW band: Walking With Lions their single "Ghosts" is out now. Here's what we talked about: Walking With Lions (0-6) Breaking Benjamin (6-10) Black Label Society (10-15) more Breaking Benjamin (15-16) Black Star Riders (16-20) Scott Stapp (20-21) AJ Piero-Adrenaline Mob (21-22) Vinnie Paul (22 till end)

A quick conversation with Altitudes and Attitudes Frank Bello and David Ellefson at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim on Friday, January 25. We talk about the new album and who's on it. Any chance of touring? Get caught up on their "day job" and find out what else they have going on.

Caught up with Ryan from Imonolith at the NAMM convention on 1/25/19. Here's what we talked about: How the band formed (0-1) Touring with Imonolith (1-2) Canada and Hockey talk (2-3) In defense of Nickelback (3-5) Mt. Rushmore of Drummers for Ryan (5-8) Motley Crue and Tommy Lee (8-9) Flannel Five-Nirvana, Pearl Jam, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (9-end)

A couple of minutes with shredder Steve Dadaian at the DR booth at NAMM 2019 who has a new album "Follow The Light" out 2/1/19.

A quick chat with Mike Portnoy on the Red Carpet at the Hall Of Heavy Metal History on January 23 in Anaheim, California

Caught up with Born Of Osiris guitarist Lee McKinney who have a new album out now called "The Simulation" and touring through Southern California on February 16 2019 at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles. Here's what we talked about: 2 new albums in 2019 (0-1) How do you know when an album is done (1-3) "A Higher Place" turns 10 years old in 2019 (3-5) Current tour with Chelsea Grin & Make Them Suf...

Caught up with Danko Jones who has a new album coming in April and touring through So Cal in February. Here's what we talked about: Tour-Killing Time (0-2) Instagram Accounts (3-6) New Album (6-9) Remembering Lemmy Kilmister (9-12) How Duff McKagan wrote the foreward to his book (12-17) Flannel Five-Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (17-20) Nu Metal Six Pack-RATM, Korn, LP, Slipknot, Disturbed, S...

My conversation with Brandon Mendenhall of the Mendenhall Experiment and subject of the documentary "Mind Over Matter". We talk about his grandfather who helped raise him. We talk about hearing Korn for the first time and meeting Munky and Head and eventually recording with Munky. We talk about his Steve Vai guitar, signing his record contract, NAMM, Cerebral Palsy and the Flannel Five

Talked to the entire band Bias about finding their singer, recording with producer Chris Collier, their debut show. Plus, and we talk Flannel 5 and David shared some stories about the recording and touring of Korn's "Follow The Leader"

Caught up with Scott from Skeletonwitch backstage at Glen Helen Amphitheater on October 13 2018. Here's what we talked about: Playing with SOAD, friends with Shavo (0-3) "Devouring Radiant Light" album (3-6) Pink Floyd influence (6-7) Europe tour/Spring 2019 (7-8) Flannel 5-Nirvana, PJ, STP, Soundgarden, AIC (8-10) Nu Metal 6-RATM, Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Disturbed, SOAD (10-13) Favorite Movi...

Caught up with Neil Fallon of Clutch back on October 13 at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California before opening for System Of A Down. Here's what we talked about: 1st tour w/SOAD (0-2) Sevendust (2-3) Setlist for shows (3-4) Book Of Bad Decisions album (4-6) Humor in music (6-7) 30 years together as a band (7-9) RIP Slayer (9-11) Brand extension/craft beer (11-13) Flannel 5-Nirvana...

Mac Sabbath manager Mike Odd called in to talk about their concert on December 28 2018 at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood, California, plus we discussed how he discovered them and their future plans for touring and recording music.

A few minutes with Otep Shamaya of OTEP on the red carpet at the "Bowl For Ronnie" charity event on October 25 at Pinz in Studio City, California. We talk about the new OTEP album "Kult 45" and covering Rage Against The Machine's "Wake Up" plus, Ronnie James Dio and Christmas traditions

Sin Quirin stopped by the KCAL studios before heading out on tour with Ministry to talk about his new band: 3 Headed Snake. Here's what we talked about: How 3 Headed Snake was formed (0-3) 3 Headed Snake sound (3-5) Touring and Full Album for 3 Headed Snake (5-6) Ministry tour (6-7) Getting the gig in Ministry (7-10) Humanizin Al Jourgensen (10-12) Favorite Soundtrack (12-13) Working on movie/TV s...

Spent a few minutes on the red carpet at the "Bowl For Ronnie" charity event at Pinz in Studio City on October 25 2018. We talk bowling, meeting Ronnie James Dio, favorite Cinderella song, doing music for the LA Kings and Portland Trailblazers. Plus, New Years Eve concerts, and how Sam Kinison never showed for the video "Somebody Save Me" and Jon Bon Jovi and Ritchie Sambora filled in.

Caught up with Dan Jacobs of Atreyu who have a new album out "In Our Wake" and our touring behind it. Here's what we talked about: "In Our Wake" tour 12/13/18 at HOB-Anaheim (0-2) Producer John Feldman (2-4) Atreyu drummer helping out Trivium (4-5) End of Tour Prank: Atreyu vs. Underoath (6-7) The return of Metalcore (7-8) Iron Maiden and big touring production (8-9) New rock and Greta Van Fleeet...

Caught up with Michale Graves formerly of the Misfits. Here's what we talked about: Touring (0-2) New Music (2-5) Chris Motionless of Motionless In White (5-6) Roadrunner United album, recording with Matt Heafy (6-7) Favorite Movie Soundtrack (7-8) Marky Ramone (8-11) Getting the Gig in the Misfits (11-14) RIP Peter Steele (14-15)

Caught up with John Bush of Armored Saint a few months ago backstage at the House of Blues of Anaheim.

Caught up with Metalachi singer Vega De La Rocka about their new album "Tres" (out now), we dig into the songs on the album, having Felipe Esparza in their video for "Bohemian Rhapsody" as well as the movie. Plus Vega talks about the 1st metal album he got and how as well as some musicians who are fans of Metalachi

A few minutes on the Red Carpet with Doug Aldrich of the Dead Daisies at the "Bowl For Ronnie" charity event at Pinz in Studio City, CA on 10/25/18. We talked about the bowling event and how Doug met Ronnie James Dio. Doug also talks about how Ronnie James Dio helped him get the gig in Whitesnake. Plus, we talk the Dead Daisies, his other band Burning Rain and a little bit of Lakers and LeBron tal...