Chris DeMakes A Podcast

In an extra special holiday episode, Chris sits down with his childhood idol Dee Snider to discuss the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Twister Sister’s iconic 1984 smash hit single, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dark and unique sound of "December Is For Cynics" sets it apart from what listeners may usually expect from a holiday song. In this episode, vocalist and guitarist Shawn Harris details the story behind this adventurous and sarcastic 2003 single from The Matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sneak preview of The After Party podcast, Chris and Chris discuss their favorite TV theme songs. If you'd like to hear the entire back catalog of episode of The After Party, head over to http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seether have been a staple of rock radio for the past few decades, and the 2005 single "Remedy" was the South African band's first song to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock chart. In this episode, vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan details the inspiration and songwriting process behind this landmark track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Des Rocs doesn't follow the conventional methods of songwriting or recording, which is evident in his genre-bending single "MMC". In this episode, this NYC based artist breaks down the inspiration and writing process behind this unique track. Want even more Chris DeMakes A Podcast? Check out the Supporting Cast program at http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com for weekly episodes of The After Party podcast,...

Saves The Day's Chris Conley has a decades-long legacy of unique lyrics and undeniable melodies. In this episode, he breaks down the every aspect of the 2001 single "At Your Funeral", the first track on the band's beloved album Stay What You Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stryper was the first Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream, and it was their 1986 platinum-selling album "To Hell With The Devil" that launched them to the heavens. In this episode, singer and guitarist Michael Sweet discusses the writing, recording, and release of the record's iconic title track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winger bassist and lead vocalist Kip Winger discusses the 1989 hit single "Headed For A Heartbreak", a Lydian mode masterpiece that didn't follow the rules of popular song structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From child actor to superhero lead singer to award-winning television producer, the story of Christian Jacobs is beyond fascinating. Christian not only shares his journey, but also the story behind the 1997 single from The Aquabats, "Super Rad!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this sneak preview of The After Party Halloween episode. If you're a member of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, you can hear the whole thing now. If you're not, you can sign up at ChrisDeMakes.com. Not only will you get this episode, but you'll also get a huge back catalog of amazing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice Nine Kills vocalist and horror movie aficionado Spencer Charnas discusses the writing, recording, and release of the 2018 single "The American Nightmare". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris DeMakes A Podcast producer Chris Fafalios takes a quick look back on some noteworthy albums that are celebrating 25 year anniversaries in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death metal pioneers Obituary released their landmark debut album "Slowly We Rot" in 1989. In this episode, drummer Donald Tardy and vocalist John Tardy discuss the writing, recording, and release of the album's classic title track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from the crypt, Mummy Cass details the writing, recording, and release of the 2008 Here Come The Mummies single "Pants". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sneak preview of the upcoming episode of The After Party, in which Chris and Chris do a track-by-track look back on Green Day's classic 1994 album "Dookie". This entire episode will be released on October 11th, 2021, to all member of the Supporting Cast program. To hear this episode, as well as an entire back catalog of past episodes, you can sign up at ChrisDeMakes.com. Learn more about your ad c...

Bill Manspeaker is the eccentric creative mastermind behind Green Jellÿ. In this episode, Bill details the insane and inspiring story behind the 1993 hit single "Three Little Pigs". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilderado guitarist and vocalist Max Rainer discusses the writing, recording, and release of the Tulsa-based band's 2019 moody indie rock single "Surefire". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wheatus guitarist and vocalist Brendan B. Brown discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the smash hit single "Teenage Dirtbag", an underdog anthem that has stood the test of time since the turn of the century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another little peek into The After Party podcast! If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode, PLUS an entire back catalog of episodes, PLUS a new episode every Monday, you can check out the Supporting Cast program at ChrisDeMakes.com. For the cost of buying Chris and Chris a cup of coffee each month, you can help support the podcast that you love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular rotation on rock radio today. On this episode, lead singer Kevin Martin discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of this timeless single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple Plan vocalist Pierre Bouvier breaks down the writing, recording, and release of their 2002 smash hit single "Perfect". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a career that spans over four decades, King's X have a strong cult following that would go to the end of the world for the band. In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Ty Tabor discusses the inspiration, writing, recording, release, and legacy of "Goldilox", which is the song that the ENTIRE crowd sings at every King's X show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Until The Day I Die" was the breakout hit that took the St. Louis based Story Of The Year from local band to MTV and radio stations all over the world. In this episode, lead singer Dan Marsala details the writing, recording, and release of this career-defining song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd breaks down the writing, recording, and legacy of "Crazy Bitch", the song that launched the band into the stratosphere in the mid 2000s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suicide Machines frontman J. Navarro takes a look back at the writing, recording, and release of "Break The Glass", which is a classic fan favorite from the legendary Detroit ska-punk mainstays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices