Back Stage With Spike

Great show with my very special guest the lovely Maria B from Rock On The Rise Radio! We talk about trends past and present, what its like to run a radio station and play some awesome tracks. Maria gives a wealth of knowledge on how to properly submit your music to a radio station! Intro music by Wildstreet! Featured music by Remember Your Scars and Beseech The Scars. If your an artist don't miss...

I sat down with TJ from UnDead Asylum on this episode. We spoke about his early days playing blues in the Juke Joints and his refreshing opinions about fake followers, fudged numbers and over aggressive promoters. We discussed recording techniques, mastering services and industry standards. An awesome episode with great music including intro music from Robot Gods!

I had a blast hanging with North Carolina's very own sons, Valar Morghulis! We drank some beers and talked about the state's metal scene, along with the origin of the band's name. The boys are back on track with their new drummer and ready to hit the stage again. We talked about their upcoming releases and future plans. We played a hell of a round of The Choose Game and had a lot of laughs. Openin...

I spoke with Adam Hyman on this episode about his years of making great music including working with Robot Gods, his recording process and his choice of guitars! We spoke about South Carolina getting back open and listen to some of Adam's tracks. When two old New Yorkers get together it gets fun. Intro music by The WJB project. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jeff Crowder, founding memb...

In this episode I sit down with Anthony from Malice 213! We had a blast talking about the bands origin, guitars and play their newest release Jesters Crown!! We play The Choose Game, yes we brought it back!! Intro music by Dan Weeks. What a great show.

I sit with Aaron Martin from Ukranium and we had a blast!! Taking about Recording techniques, getting musicians to show up, phone scammers and letting recording time slip away from us at home! We talked for an hour and a half, hey don't ask someone's opinion if you really don't want it!! Also, where are you from? People do want to know! Intro music by the amazing Malice 213!! 

Wow! Great show with Wayne from The WJB Project. Intro music by Shocklore! Wayne and I talk about his time with Dancing On Fire, his love of Fender Telecasters and Vox amps! We discuss the advances of lower price instruments, music market saturation and how to better your exposure from algorithms! A very informative episode indeed!!

Wow Episode 12!! I had a great time with Stephen Berchielli from Hollowed Sky, an amazing foursome out of Maryland! We talked about keeping busy during lockdown and where the guys see themselves heading into the future. We play 2 awesome tracks from the band and had some laughs too. Intro music provided by Ukranium!! 

Spike talks with John "Trey" Talley. We talk about some of the major players he has partied with! We talk about Strip Clubs, Jani Lane, Tom Keifer, Jesse James  Dupree, DemonScar and Honey Bone Rush among other things!! Social etiquette and common sense!! A true southern gentleman rocker! Intro music by DemonScar and featured music by Say Never and Poison!! You can follow John "Trey" Talley o...

We go international on this episode! I sit down with Dancing On Fire from Ottawa Canada. Rick Davoice and Richard Boivin were so nice to fill us in on there story, including background info on their name and origins. We talk about Covid restrictions in Canada and listen to some awesome tunes from the band! Intro music by Faith Head from Tennessee. 

Did not think anyone could make me laugh more than Dead Eye Doll! Fred Baliad was a fantastic and funny guest on this episode! We talked about surfing, played The Choose Game, talked about our favorite guitar players and listened to some killer tracks from Abby K and Dead Eye Doll. Intro music provided by Hammer Down Hard!

Episode 8 where I talk with Geoff Saavedra from Titanosaur and The Raygun Girls! Intro music by Abby K and featured songs from The Raygun Girls and Titanosaur. Geoff and I talk about health; both mental and physical afflictions people contend with, recording techniques and current issues in the indie community. 

In this episode we talk with David HK. A talented musician from Long Island N.Y. and we discuss his many projects including Robot Gods, Ninth Revival and his newest venture with Grimcrow! Intro music by Carmilla, David and I talk about the Long Island club scene, we answer listener mail, writing processes and several current topics related to today's indie music scene. Music by Robot Gods and Nint...

My special guest is Trey Saucillo from the indie Metal duo; Sin Seer! Intro music by Ninth Revival! Trey and I talk about recording techniques, how he and Cameron McLendon got started and online manners among other things. We play some great music by the band and play Yes or No.

This episode features music by HYNGD and Dead Eye Doll. Spike sits down with Johnny, Jeff and Juice for a hilarious and informative interview with the New Jersey based band Dead Eye Doll. We play a new game called choose and discuss what's happing with the Jersey trio!

Intro music by Valar Morgulhis! This episode I talk with the very beautiful and talented Brenda Tomczak of BMT Promotions. We talk about music today, music of yesterday and introduce a new segment called Gripe of The Week! Brenda tells us how her promotion business works. Featured tracks by The Metal Byrds and Dead Eye Doll.

Episode 3 featuring DemonScar! Interview with Meds, the guitar player and founding member of the Long Island Metal band DemonScar. Intro music by Adam Hyman.

Music by Sin Seer, AJ Nemesis and Silius. We talk with AJ Nemesis about his miusic, we play the game Yes or No  and discuss modern day recording methods. Don't miss this episode!!

A quick introduction to my new show, Back Stage With Spike. This short episode features music from Dead Eye Doll and DemonScar!