Anne Erickson on Audio Ink

Before Chester Bennington was a world famous rock star in Linkin Park, he cut his teeth in Grey Daze, a cutting-edge band out of California with an edgy alternative sound. In this episode, Sean Dowdell ( @seandowdell ) from Grey Daze ( @therealgreydaze ) joins Anne Erickson ( @AnneErickson ) to talk about the memory of Bennington, the band's new "Amends...Stripped" album, a new Grey Daze album on...

It's never easy when a band loses a key member and decides to forge ahead, but a handful of bands do it successfully. Anne Erickson ( @AnneErickson ) discusses some bands that have switched lead vocalists and found great success, such as AC/DC, Killswitch Engage, Iron Maiden and Queensryche. Then, talented Queensryche ( @Queensryche ) vocalist Todd La Torre joins the conversation to talk about his...

What are the hottest podcasts of the moment, from music to lifestyle to finance? Anne Erickson ( @AnneErickson ) discusses the podcasting trend and breaks down some of the best podcasts to listen to right now! She covers a wide range of different topics, including shows from Oprah, Prince Harry, Metallica and Kiss fans, Adam Carolla, Bill Simmons, Clark Howard, Conan O'Brien, Michael Cohen, Kate H...

There are those who follow trends, and then there are those who make the trends. German metal guitarist Michael Schenker is the latter, having forged a unique guitar sound for five decades and counting. On this episode, Schenker ( @MW_Schenker ) joins Anne Erickson ( @AnneErickson ) to talk about his new album, "Immortal," his love for guitar and why he's closed the chapter on his time with UFO an...

Welcome to the new season of the Audio Ink Radio show for 2021! Andy Biersack (@AndyBlack) from Black Veil Brides (@BlackVeilBrides) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new single, "Scarlett Cross," and why there's a "huge misconception" when it comes to how much rock music is out there and the popularity of the guitar with younger listeners. Rock is not dead. It's far fro...

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Audio Ink Radio podcast! This first show of the year features Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate, one of the most talented drummers on the scene. Plate and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about his side project, Alta Reign, as well as his love for late Rush drummer Neil Peart. Plate also discusses how strange it felt to be off the road during the...

Happy holidays, and Merry Christmas to you! Wishing you and yours an incredible holiday. I'm so ready for 2021! ;) Here's a special holiday show) featuring the talented Brian Wheat of Tesla (@TeslaBand. In the chat, he and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about his new book, "Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life in Tesla," his friendship with Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and much more. Link up with Ann...

What a year. It's the year nobody expected, but we're almost through it, and at least the year was filled with some incredible rock and metal releases! Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses the best albums of the year, from AC/DC to Sevendust to Ozzy Osbourne. Mmmm, yes, there was some good stuff. ;) For the full story, Audio Ink Radio's Top 60 Rock and Metal Albums of the Year, head to http://A...

We have a hardcore legend back on the show: Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak (@WayneLozinak)! Wayne and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about the new album from Hatebreed (@Hatebreed), the band fronted by Jamey Jasta, "Weight of the False Self." They also talk about losing the great Eddie Van Halen and Frankie Banali, the state of metal music and more. Happy holidays, and please subscribe! Lin...

It's time for another great episode! Jeff Scott Soto wears many hats, from being a part of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Sons of Apollo to his time in Journey. He joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new solo album, "Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)," his time with Journey, the loss of Eddie Van Halen and more. Happy Thanksgiving to you! Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnn...

I'm so hype to have Josh Todd of Buckcherry (@Buckcherry) on the Audio Ink Radio podcast this week. Anyone who has been to a Buckcherry show knows he throws it down! The band has a live stream show this week, so that's a hot topic on the episode, plus Todd and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about the band's new album, which they're recording right now in Nashville. Link up with Anne on Faceboo...

Alter Bridge (@AlterBridge) and Creed (@Creed) drummer Scott Phillips is a guest on Audio Ink Radio this week! Big thanks to Phillips for taking the time to join Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new EP, "Walk the Sky 2.0," the possibility of a Creed reunion, new music and more. Link up with Anne on social media at http://ItsMeAnne.com at http://Twitter.com/AnneErickson . Keep...

Welcome to the Audio Ink Radio Halloween Special! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. ;) Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) hosts the show, talking about her favorite music-related costumes (like Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, back when they were a thing), horror movies, haunted houses, candy (duh, candy corn) and more. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and kee...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) The incredible Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust (@Sevendust) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about the band's new album, "Blood & Stone," the recent passing of Eddie Van Halen and more. Link up with Anne on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/AshlleyAnne and Twitter at http://Twitter...

It's a new week, and a new, great episode! I love talking about rock and metal music history on the show. In this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Kevin Martin of Candlebox (@Candlebox) to talk about the band's new song, "Let Me Down Easy," and what it was like growing up in Seattle during the grunge explosion of the late-'80s and early-'90s. It's a fascinating look back on that...

It's heartbreaking to hear of the death of the great Eddie Van Halen. To say he was one of rock's most iconic guitarists doesn't begin to describe his gifts and influence on music. Let's remember Eddie Van Halen and celebrate his life together. In this show, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talks about the one time she got to see Eddie Van Halen in concert and describes why it was so significant to h...

It's such an honor to welcome the one and only Rob Halford of Judas Priest (@JudasPriest) on the show this week. Halford has his debut autobiography out, "Confess," and he and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss the new book, what it felt like opening up about his life story, he desire to do a second book - yes second! - and more. Anne also talks about what the music of Judas Priest means to her...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) Steve Riley joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about his new album, "Renegades," with his version of L.A. Guns, plus Steve and Anne go in-depth about the Sunset Strip scene back in the '80s. It's a fascinating journey though music history with fun stories! Link up with Anne on Fac...

It's great to have you back for another great episode! Big thanks to 3 Doors Down (@3DoorsDown) frontman Brad Arnold (@Brad3DD) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his debut solo song, "Wicked Man," as well as the 20th anniversary of "The Better Life." Anne also reminisces about how Brad was one of her first major interviews and remembers how much "The Better Life" meant to her...

It's a podcast party when Steel Panther is on the show! The great Michael Starr (@MichaelStarr) of Steel Panther (@Steel _ Panther) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's first-ever drive in concerts, the status of new Steel Panther music, the memory of Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot and much more. Oh, and would he do a duet with Chris Jericho and Sebastian Bach? We find out! Conn...

Welcome back to another great episode! Today, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Maurizio Iacono of heavy metal band Kataklysm (@KataklysmBand). They talk about the band's new album, "Unconquered," and why he believes the inclusive metal community has a "good message" of unity for the world today. This episode is a must-listen if you are a metalhead! Hook up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAn...

Warrant unleashed their seminal "Cherry Pie" album in September of 1990, which means this year marks the 30th anniversary of the record. Warrant (@WarrantRocks) vocalist Robert Mason (@RobertMasonVox), who also performs in The End Machine, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this episode to talk all things "Cherry Pie," the '80s rock heyday, new music, working with George Lynch and Jeff Pilson...

It's a pleasure to welcome Framing Hanley (@FramingHanley) frontman Kenneth Nixon to the podcast! Nixon joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's latest album, "Envy," their recent concert - yes, concert! - in Alaska, the future of Framing Hanley and if they ever get tired of playing their popular cover of Lil Wayne's song, "Lollipop." Make sure to subscribe to the podcast-- just s...

Let's switch it up! We've had so many great interviews on the podcast lately, and it's been a while since we've had a topic-based episode. I figured, why not? This is a very different episode than normal, because I spliced together breaks from my Audio Ink show. The theme is concerts- first concerts, last concerts (hopefully not forever), strangest concerts. If you're listening to this one, you're...

Big thanks to the great Michael Sweet (@MichaelHSweet) of Stryper (@Stryper) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on her birthday week podcast! They talk about Stryper's new album, "Even the Devil Believes," his faith and the importance of love and loving each other during this time of division. Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo