Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage. Mike talks with us about KSE's forthcoming album "Atonement," the two singles that have been released, working with Metal Blade, touring with Clutch, Jesse Leach, Adam D as a producer, Andy Sneap, connecting with audiences at festivals, the experience of touring with Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, Death Ray Vision, DarkiCon Desig...

The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well. The Van Halen edition debuted over 2 years ago, and we take a quick look back at what has happened in the time since (basically nothing.) We then revisit our talk where we listened to every Van Halen album from front to back in chronological order. We all know th...

In this episode we are joined by Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard and Last in Line. Vivian talks about Last in Line's recent album II, the band's writing dynamic, the progression of the band, Phil Soussan's style compared to Jimmy Bain's, the name, the early vision of the band, why Andrew Freeman is the perfect vocalist for LIL, shaping the setlist with oriignals and Dio songs moving forward, workin...

In this episode Night Demon returns to the podcast. First, Jason Carroll joins us as we talk about Lynch Mob at IDL, Last in Line, Steel Woods at Cain's, Sprout and Dusty Grant on Booze Bars Guitars II Tour, Tejon Street Corner Thieves, Felina Rivera, Lamb of God, Testament, Blind Oath on Good Day Tulsa, Crypt Trip, The Well, Grind, Scattered Hamlet, and we play a song from Severmind. We then get...

The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well. The Motley Crue edition debuted 2 years ago, and we take a quick look back at what has happened in the time since. We then revisit our talk where we listened to every Motley Crue album from front to back in chronological order. We all know these classic albums, b...

In this episode we take a look back at some recent concerts. We talk about Rivals Sons and The Sheepdogs in Fort Smith, The Interrupters at Coachella, Whitey Morgan at Stagecoach, Sting / Joan Jett / Collective Soul / Trombone Shorty at KaaBoo Texas, we discuss the new album from Bible of the Devil, and we play new songs from Bible of the Devil and Hersker. We also talk about Night Demon, Jason Le...

In this episode we talk about Rocklahoma 2019. We have made the trip to all 13 Rocklahoma events in Pryor, OK, and we look at what made this one stand out. The camp sites, the people, the storms, the new stages, and of course the bands. We talk about the phenomenal ROK performances from Sevendust, Avatar, Alien Weaponry, Beasto Blanco, and Bad Wolves, the show stealing performance from Corrosion o...

In this episode we are joined by Chuck Garric. Chuck talks to us about Beasto Blanco's forthcoming album "We Are', how the band's progression will shape the new album, touring with Halestorm, writing music that fits a theatrical show, what Calico Cooper and Brother Latham bring to the band, learning from the many guitarists he has worked with in Alice Cooper's band, love for Danko Jones, Mother Lo...

In this episode we are joined by Ethan Luck. Ethan talks to us about the start of Metal Up Your Podcast, Clint Wells, other name ideas for the podcast, the culture around their podcast, Speak N Destroy, S&M2, Black Ticket diehards, reactions to him doing a podcast, Needtobreathe, Kings of Leon, his solo album 'Let it Burn', writing reggae music, growing up as a fan of ska, and a lot more. We kick...

In this episode we are joined by Dusty Grant. Dusty talks to us about his new album 'Trapped Here', his lyrical content, performing alone on a stage, working with Chris Dawson and Jimmy Beattie, what he has learned from Sprout, touring, Unearth, Sloan Moon, Whitey Morgan, promoting on Facebook, and a lot more. Thanks for listening, and please share! #DustyGrant #podcast #AllKillerNoFiller This epi...

In this episode we have a double bill. First up, Jason turns the tables and interviews Trent. Questions like early memories of hard rock and metal, where the love for Guns n Roses and Faith No More started, dream summer tours, a Tulsa Dream band, design, Ugly Kid Joe, Pantera, System of a Down, Corrosion of Conformity, Son Volt, Cracker, Roxette, and members of Sovereign Dame, Down For Five, Sever...

In this episode we are joined by Mark Slaughter. Mark talks to us about his solo music, writing solo, writing with Dana Strum, working with Jeff Blando, Zoltan Chaney, Blas Elias, and Tim Kelly, working with EMP, playing festivals, music cycles, is early days as a guitar instructor and vocalist, performing with a barber shop quartet, Rocklahoma, Vince Neil, struggles with music labels early on, an...

In this episode we are joined by Damon Johnson. Damon returns to the podcast to talk about his stellar new album, 'Memoirs of an Uprising', handling the album process on his own, writing for this album, working with Tony Higbee, Tony Nagy and Jarred Pope, self producing, Chuck Garric, Nick Raskulinecz, writing with Ricky Warwick, his time with Black Star Riders, what he learned from Scott Gorham,...

In this episode we are joined by Chad Malone. Chad returns to the podcast to talk about Larkin, St, Patrick's Day, performing acoustic, the forthcoming album from The Shame, the current lineup, Oil Capitol Underground, Brother Inferior, The Kids, Senior Fellows, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, taking care of his voice, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with talk about Benefit for the Bachelor, Jo...

In this episode we are joined by Ricky Brooks of The Nixons. Ricky talks to us about new music from The Nixons, what led to the reunion, upcoming shows, Zac Maloy, Jesse Davis, John Humphrey, leaving the music business, returning to playing bass after a 15 year break, traveling through Central and South America via motorcycle, rediscovering rock music in the past couple years, The Tits, JUNEBUG SP...

In this episode we are joined by Dave Cantrell and Stacy Lane of Bunnies of Doom. They talk to us about their one-off reunion show happening this Saturday (March 9th) and Venue Shrine, about how the reunion came about, Jason Ferguson, Pete Tomshany, the early days, Asylum, Oil Capitol Underground, and a ton more! We kick off the show with talk about babies at concerts, Jason rants on the 'old rawk...

In this episode we are joined by Sprout. Sprout returns to the podcast to talk about his forthcoming solo EP, We Are Tulsa Music Awards, Mugen Music, the Tulsa music scene, Screaming red Mutiny ending, John Holata, Anthony Hinton, Proving Grounds, the possibility of Kingshifter reuniting, touring with Dusty Grant and why they work well together, stories from the road, and a ton more! We kick the s...

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of Void Vator. Erik talks about Void Vator's new EP "Stranded," the band's recent touring, plans for 2019, writing, playing shows with Scattered Hamlet, Adam Newell, Tzimani, Final Drive, Ironaut ending, Gyphsyhawk, No Legacy, why he thinks Haunt is so good, his thoughts on Doyle's recent comments, Kid Rock, Lita Ford, Patrick Kennison, Sturgis, and mo...

In this episode we are joined by Roger Seago III of Dixie Wrecked / We Are Tulsa Music - The Movement. Roger talks with us about the We Are Tulsa Music Awards, IDL Ballroom, Ryan Paquette of Mugen Music Inc., what they learned from the first year, what to expect this year, Jason Ford, @starting the We Are Tulsa Music page, plans for the future of WATM, the beginnings of Dixie Wrecked, writing paro...

In this episode we are joined by Murderous Mary. Jordan, Mike and Michael talk to us about the formation of the band, recording plans, their sound, John Holata, HolataFest, the upright bass, From Parts Unknown, Back to the Future, Rush, KISS, My Morning Jacket, concert experiences, and a ton more. We also play the new song from Fist of Rage, and look ahead to HolataFest 2019. Thanks you listening,...

In this episode we cover several new releases, and play some great new music. We cover the epic new albums from Swedish heavy hitters Evergrey and Soilwork, we look into the masterful new album from Rival Sons, we go over Inglorious' fantastic 3rd album, we talk HolataFest, the Tulsa Music Awards, and we play great tracks from Murderous Mary (OK), Dusty Grant (KS) and Leftover Bullets (Greece.) Th...

In this episode we are joined by Clint Wells of Metal Up Your Podcast. We kick the show off with our look into Metallica in Tulsa, and talk about the blistering sets from COC, Crowbar and Weedeater in OKC. We then delve into our talk with Clint who talks to us about starting MUYP, his co-host Ethan Luck, Metallica, 'Load', writing for other artists, Bob Schneider, Rodney Atkins, Lunar Satan, KISS,...

In this episode we are joined by Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder. Trevor talks to us about new music in 2019, performing in the cold at GMBG, the rotating package of this tour, album artwork, being an influence on other artists like Battlecross' Gumby, maintaining his vocals, the digital era of music, buying music as a kid, collecting CDs, Serocs, Zealotry, Michael Romeo of Symphony X, Cr...

The Rocklahoma 2019 lineup has been announced, and we give our initial reactions. The lineup features headliners Ozzy Osbourne, Shinedown and Disturbed, as well as acts like In This Moment, Bush, and Seether. We go over all of these, and talk about highlights from Light the Torch, Avatar, Sevendust, Bad Wolves, Black Stone Cherry, Jackyl, Ace Frehley, Lita Ford, Steel Panther, Blackberry Smoke, Gl...

In this episode we have two interviews - we are joined by Child Bite as well as Digestor of Ghoul! We kick the episode off with songs from Top Dead Center and Mudd Flux, we talk about upcoming area shows like Music to Mend Mikey, Holata Fest, and others. In our first interview Digestor speaks with us about cleaning up Austin's failed musician problem, smashing Nazis, smashing other people, corrupt...