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Craig A. Williams In his new film, “If These Walls Could Rock,” co-director Craig A. Williams rallies an all-star cast, including Slash, Grohl, Ringo, Springsteen, Morrissey, Gene Simmons, Billy Gibbons, Chris Robinson, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, and host Billy Bob Thornton (among others) to share their love of the sometimes debauched, but always iconic Sunset Marquis Hotel. Williams joins us to d...

Don Jamieson & Jim Florentine Hello? Hello? Comedians Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine join us for some intellectual discourse on their new, chart-topping album, “Terrorizing Telemarketers Vol. 8.” We also discuss Don’s new “Comedy is Killing Me” album and Jim’s Amazon Prime streaming special, “Jersey Trash.” Hear the methods behind the gags, the sadistic pleasure of driving people crazy and wh...

Chuck Billy He thought he’d be dead at 38, but a higher power had other plans. Testament singer Chuck Billy joins us to discuss his upcoming autobiography, “Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy,” (Nov. 10) in which he shares his upbringing, his heritage, his transformation from glam rocker to thrash titan and how his spirituality, family and brotherhood of friends gave him the stre...

Europe As the keyboardist behind the instantly recognized intro to “The Final Countdown” (and co-writer of the smash 1986 ballad, “Carrie”), Europe’s Mic Michaeli holds a timeless place in melodic rock history. He joins us to discuss Europe’s new album, “Come the Madness,” the concept behind the visually grim “One on One” video (featuring actor Peter Stormare), his early inspirations and his past...

Jason McMaster with Quiet Riot Back from banging heads with Quiet Riot, our own Jason McMaster recaps his recent role as the band’s substitute singer. From the initial invite and learning the setlist to the gigs and Rudy Sarzo stories, Jason shares the whole crazee adventure. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Frank Bello It’s been 10 years since the last Anthrax album, but with the Sept. 18 release of “Cursum Perficio,” the wait is finally over. Bassist Frank Bello joins us to discuss recording at Dave Grohl’s studio, the creative fire that still fuels the band, his recent Grammy win, showing some painful restraint backstage with Rush and a life lesson Steve Harris unknowingly taught him when he was a...

Airbourne: Joel O’Keeffe When it comes to gutsy, high-voltage rock’n’roll, few bands do it better than Australia’s Airbourne. Frontman Joel O’Keeffe joins us to discuss Airbourne’s new, self-titled album, the involvement of “Mutt” Lange and Bryan Adams, co-writes by Johnny Crash frontman Vicki James Wright and why bands like Broken Teeth, Rhino Bucket and Dirty Looks will always be kindred spirits...

Brian Tichy He’s spent decades playing drums for the biggest names in rock (Ozzy, Whitesnake, Slash, Billy Idol, Zakk Wylde, Foreigner, Gene Simmons and many more), but he’s also an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and vocalist who sings and plays all instruments on his upcoming, self-titled album, “Led By Vultures.” Brian Tichy joins us to discuss his role as frontman, his long and ongoing care...

Robert “Boogie” Bowles He’s spent the past 40 years as guitarist for Motown legend Smokey Robinson and also played on massive hits by Jerry “The Iceman” Butler (“Never Give You Up”), Gloria Gaynor (“I Will Survive”) and Peaches and Herb (“Reunited,” “Shake Your Groove Thing”). Robert “Boogie” Bowles joins us to discuss his longevity as a sideman, the power of connections, the advice he shares thro...

Christian Larson He’s the mastermind behind the annual Hell’s Heroes heavy metal festival in Houston, Texas, and also a member of the bands, Necrofier and Night Cobra. Christian Larson joins us to discuss the logistics and negotiations behind curating a successful destination event featuring bands from around the world. He also discusses his own bands, Necrofier’s recent signing to Metal Blade Rec...

Mark Weiss: Photographing Ozzy World-renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss spent more than four decades shooting iconic images of Ozzy Osbourne. He joins us to discuss his “Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne” photo exhibit running through Aug. 17 in Asbury Park, N.J. We also get the inside stories behind the shoots; hilarious anecdotes that could only happen with exclusive access; a...

AC/DC Pop-Up For those about to rock with AC/DC, be sure to check out the free, pop-up store that’s traveling to each city on the current tour. Jason recaps his recent visit to San Antonio where he saw a stage-worn Angus Young schoolboy uniform, a Bon Scott statue, a Hell’s Bell, a massive neon AC/DC logo and loads of vinyl and exclusive merch, among other memorabilia. Visit pwruptour.acdc.com for...

Accept: Mark Tornillo When it comes to balls-to-the-wall heavy metal, few bands pushed the genre to extreme, new intensity like Germany’s Accept. Marking 50 years as a sonic wrecking ball, Accept is set to release the all-star album, “Teutonic Titans: 1976-2026,” featuring the biggest names in metal (Rob Halford, Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, K.K. Downing and even our own Jason McMaster, to name a s...

Donnie Vie He made his mark as the voice of E’nuff Z’Nuff with the 1989 psychedelic, power-pop hits, “New Thing” and “Fly High Michelle.” Along the way, he became renowned for his irresistibly infectious songcraft. Singer Donnie Vie joins us to discuss the upcoming reissue of his 2019 album, “Beautiful Things,” on Wicked Cool Records, why the Beatles are the perfect education in songwriting, his h...

Al Del Barrio When early members of Suicidal Tendencies called him to step up to the mic, Al Del Barrio said “yes, sir” and joined the Luicidal army. He joins us to discuss that fateful call, his longstanding Texas crossover thrash-punk band, Confused, and how a Twisted Sister concert set him on the path to rock’n’roll. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Rotting Corpse The name alone could incite panic and disgust, but Rotting Corpse just wants to throw a (pizza) party! Frontman Walter Trachsler joins us to discuss the band’s recent resurgence thanks to some unlikely gigs, its decades-long history as pioneers of Texas death-metal thrash, and what it was like growing up with a certain pair of Abbott brothers. He also shares his unorthodox childhood...

Tesla: Frank Hannon As a kid growing up on the Beatles, Stones, Skynyrd and Cash, guitarist Frank Hannon borrowed inspiration from his idols when he founded the rock band Tesla and enjoyed his own rock-radio success with a string of 1980s hit songs that still resonates today. He joins us to discuss Tesla’s upcoming album, “Homage,” (due July 17), which reinterprets songs by Elvis, Queen, Badfinger...

Solitude Aeturnus In his latest adventure as a substitute singer, our own Jason McMaster recaps his recent gig fronting Texas doom metal legends, Solitude Aeturnus, at the 2026 Maryland Deathfest. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Andy Parker The influence of legendary British rock band UFO is readily – and rightfully – praised by the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Metallica (among others), yet the band’s impact in America remains an underground phenomenon. With the recent reissue of UFO’s 1981 album, “The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent,” drummer Andy Parker kindly returns to discuss the expanded release, the unl...

John Moyer Best known as a member of multi-platinum metal band, Disturbed, bassist John Moyer recently took on the role of producer for Geoff Tate’s “Operation: Mindcrime III” album. He joins us to discuss the challenges, responsibilities and creative back-and-forth that comes with producing one of metal’s most-respected voices. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Ronnie Younkins His band, KIX, exploded with the 1988 platinum-selling album, “Blow My Fuse” and the major hit single, “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” but away from the spotlight, guitarist Ronnie Younkins was in a tailspin of drugs and alcohol that would turn into the fight for his life. He joins us to discuss his current band, The Blues Vultures, his brutal battles for sobriety, the time KIX picked him...

Away from Voivod Never a band to shy away from sonic exploration, Voivod prepares to drop new album, “Symphonique,” which pairs the band’s classic sci-fi metal with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Drummer Michel “Away” Langevin joins us to discuss the unique challenges of performing with an orchestra, the inspiration behind the “Symphonique” album cover and the momentum of upcoming projects driving...

Jeff Duncan On the eve of new album, “Emotion Factory Reset,” Armored Saint guitarist Jeff Duncan joins us to discuss the band’s new music and videos; the influence of Foghat; kind words from Blackie Lawless; and the joy of being schooled by Michael Schenker. He also tells us why sharing the stage with his brother (L.A. Guns drummer Shawn Duncan) at the Rainbow’s 54th birthday bash was a full-circ...

Brian Greenway: April Wine In 1977, guitarist Brian Greenway joined April Wine in time for the band’s rise to international fame with the 1978 album, “First Glance,” and its classic single, “Roller.” From there, the hits kept coming with radio mainstays “I Like to Rock,” “Sign of the Gypsy Queen,” “Just Between You and Me” and “Enough is Enough,” among others. He joins us from the road where April...

Monsters of Rock Cruise 2026 Back home in Texas after a week at sea, our own Jason McMaster recaps his voyage on the 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise with Dangerous Toys. Did you know he did a stand-up comic routine? Plus, he announces the streaming release of S.A. Slayer’s “Prepare to Die Alive” concert recording from Germany’s 2025 Keep it True Festival. morc jason mcmaster dangerous toys sa slayer...