Joel Walker
Imaginary Music
Discussing music with artist from the 80's and 90's, in the Heavy Metal and Rock world.
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Joel Walker
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Latest episode
Jun 12, 2025
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Episodes
Lori Peters (Skillet) 31.10.2022 1:31:55
Lori discusses how she became a drummer and her early influences were. We talk about her life leading up to Skillet, joining Skillet and the big decision to leave the band. She went through breast cancer around 4 years ago and she discusses that. She is also part of a cool group that are combining drums and raising money for the fight against breast cancer. Another great chat wit...
Joyce Macek Carlsen 24.10.2022 1:27:15
It's fun to get a different perspective of someone involved in the music industry. She was up on the stage with her husband, but took a step back, to support her husband and the band Bloodgood. She discusses her early life, theater and meeting Les. How things evolved from being in an all female group, joining Les , to running lights for Bloodgood and singing from the side stage....
Michael Drive (Barren Cross/HumanCode) 17.10.2022 1:05:00
Mike Lee goes to Michael Drive, discussing his name and name change. He tells a story about his name and the original pronunciation and the problems it caused him during school. His funny talent show moment. The formation of Barren Cross. Working with the Elefante brothers for their albums. Being on Enigma Records and being able to have a better production. He a...
Steven Patrick (Holy Soldier/solo) 14.10.2022 58:19
Go to FnArecords.net and get your pre orders in. This is really cool. I chat with Steven Patrick about a lot of fun, entertaining things, that are happening. Catch up with Steven and enjoy the conversation. Lot's of good chat.
Michael Cutting (Holy Soldier) 10.10.2022 2:16:33
Michael talks about his upbringing with music and his faith. What brought him to the L.A. area and how would eventually join Holy Soldier. The difficult journey of losing their singer and finally getting Steven in the band. Recording their demo and getting signed. How they had a choice of Michael Sweet and David Zaffiro, to produce their debut album. He goes in detail...
Andy Denton (Ruscha/Legend Seven/Identical Strangers) 03.10.2022 1:53:03
Andy discusses his musical journey and how he became the singer for the group Ruscha and working with the Pankratz brothers. Leaving the group and forming the group Legend and how they became Legend Seven. Working with Randy Thomas, who co-wrote the hit song Butterfly Kisses and was in the group Allies. Leaving the music scene after his solo album, over 20 years ago and any future plans musi...
Nick Layton (Reign of Glory, Firewolfe) 26.09.2022 1:13:16
Nick has a fantastic new album, with a supergroup of fellow musicians. We discuss the new Reign Of Glory album and he also discusses the unique way he hooked up with Roger Dale Martin. They also previously worked on the Roxology project and we discuss that. We discuss his musical history and life. Check out his really cool guitar learning packages and his Youtube channel. h...
David Pearson (Blissed) 12.09.2022 1:36:03
Lead singer for Blissed joins the show. He discusses his first real band, King's Ransom. Could it be possible to hear this band's old music? He goes in to detail about how he got Robert Sweet involved in Blissed and it's a very interesting story. I would say any fan of Stryper, will really enjoy this episode. Moving on with the group and it's history. Closing song is by his former band King...
David Priest (Metal Onslaught Radio and promoter) 05.09.2022 1:08:49
Get to know David Priest on this episode. He tells the good and the bad, of being a promoter, even for Christian bands. He talks about his new musical projects. He's also interviewed guests, such as Dio. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-metal-onslaught-2022?fbclid=IwAR2PWzaZUe8sORT6OfHgjG3QJtjCkVmCmuTHTkotDR-46oZNRP7qep1T3Uc#/
Jonathan Pagano (Novella) 02.09.2022 1:24:40
I catch up with the Novella lead singer. We discuss the history of the band, which includes a third album. The difference between the two albums and what their label, Star Song, told them. Why they were dropped and why there wasn't a third album. We discuss the potential for a new album and the Novella reunion in 2014, only involving the band. Another open conversation with a great guest.
Jaymi Millard (Mark Slaughter/Applehead) 29.08.2022 1:44:14
Jaymi has been a studio and touring musician for quite a while and we discuss his interesting career. From being a "ghost" player on albums to playing and recording with Mark Slaughter. He talks about being friends with some popular artists. He discusses his rig and endorsements. He also talks about being in witchcraft and then becoming a Christian. Check out social media for the pink bass man...
Chris Sorensen (Fear Not/Red Sea) 22.08.2022 2:12:36
Chris let's us know a lot about his unique story, of growing up. Getting involved in music and being a part of the Sunset Strip scene. His time with Fear Not and also with Red Sea. We discuss working with the Elefante brothers and how he didn't always agree with the production methods they used. Working with PK Mithchell. Lot's of open conversation in this chat, as usual. Disclaimer, we were...
JT Taylor (Bloodgood) 18.08.2022 1:27:24
Getting to know JT and his early life and what lead up to the band that was before Bloodgood. The creation of Bloodgood, the first album. Playing with Stryper and then signing with Forefront and if that was a good deal. We discuss his time in the band and current progects, with Zaffiro.
Paul Jackson (Bloodgood) 15.08.2022 1:17:54
Paul discusses the passing of Michael Bloodgood. He also discusses his past musical history, before Bloodgood and his time with the band. We also discuss the Trenches Of Rock documentary.
Miss Angie 01.08.2022 1:00:35
Angie Turner Darr, Miss Angie, joins the show. We discuss her musical history. Her role, traveling with her brother's band, Johnny Q. Public. Recording a two song demo with David Zaffiro and how that helped her land a record deal. She discusses the two albums she put out and that time period of her life. Stepping away from music and later coming back to create newer music.
George Ochoa (Recon, Deliverance, Worldview, Human Code) 30.07.2022 1:26:44
George discusses his musical history. This includes playing in the band, Prophet, with Roger Martinez. Then the history of Recon and how he then joined up with Jimmy Brown and Deliverance. He also discusses his new project Human Code, with Michael Drive (Barren Cross) and you'll hear a couple short clips for this upcoming album. He discusses the passing of Michael Bloodgood. Worl...
Christopher Scott (Precious Death/Blackball) 24.07.2022 1:10:14
Christopher joins the show and discusses an update for Precious Death and it's great news. Be ready for a cool surprise during the show and you'll love it. We discuss a lot of cool stuff and I think you'll learn a fact about Christopher, you didn't know and it's pretty cool. PreciousDeath.com to keep up with this awesome band.
Robyn Kyle (Die Happy/Red Sea/Reign of Glory) 19.07.2022 1:15:07
Catching up with Robyn, who is making a somewhat comeback with Reign of Glory. He discusses his musical journey and his former bands. Roxxrecords.com
"Shred" Sean Maier (Blessed By A Broken Heart) 18.07.2022 1:16:39
Blessed By A Broke Heart, guitarist, Sean Maier, joins the show. He discusses the glorious Myspace days and how it got him into Blessed. Joining the band and having a well known producer, who was more of a name and the impact he had on the album. Sean discuses some of the conflict that can come with being in a band. The Christian aspect of the band is also discussed and how some...
Scott Harper (Whitecross, Michael Sweet) 11.07.2022 1:19:06
Scott was great to talk to and to learn a lot about his own life and things he's dealt with. We discuss a lot of relatable topics, besides just the music. We do hit on his time touring with Whitecross, during the early 90's and then his time playing with Michael Sweet. Things didn't end the way he hoped, with Michael and he mentions what he was told. He talks about how it bothered him for a lo...
Paul Roraback (Bloodgood, Grammatrain, PJ Bostic) 04.07.2022 1:43:17
Paul and I discuss his career. He discusses how he got into Bloodgood. Grammatrain's first and second go around. Having Pete renounce his Christianity and what Paul told him. We have a very open chat about modern Christianity and the direction some are trying to take. He also makes a first time statement and announcement about his career. Plus he discusses being Terry Bozzio's drum tech. PJ...
Glenn Kaiser (Resurrection Band) 27.06.2022 1:37:44
Glenn discusses his early family life and childhood. From using and dealing drugs, to changing his lifestyle. We talk about his relationship with Keith Green and some of the conversations they had and also when he found out about his death. We discuss the Cornerstone Festival. Playing in a popular band with his wife and having his children on the road. He discusses a certain issue that...
Steve Lamb (Judea, Titanic) 13.06.2022 1:04:33
Steve discusses his connection with Michael and Robert Sweet. We discuss the band Judea and their history, which included working on one of the California Metal albums. Having the chance to play with Titanic, after Robert Sweet. Re-releasing the Judea music, through Roxx Records and what could be next. Roxxrecords.com
Jimi Bennett (King James) 06.06.2022 1:31:19
Learn about Jimi and his musical history. From starting in the band, Sacred Fire, which were on Star Song. How he met Rex Carroll and the formation of King James. He shares a story about a KJ show, that didn't start off good, but took a good turn. Working with Robert Sweet and Louie Weaver. He discusses, Ean Evans, who played bass on the first KJ tour. He then went on to play with Lynyrd Sky...
Jamie Rowe (Guardian) 02.06.2022 1:20:15
Jamie let's us know what he's been up to, with a new project in the works. He also discusses his time in Guardian and of course we discuss some Stryper. Keep an eye and ear out for the band Kalamity Kills. Closing music is from the band Adriangale, which Jamie sang vocals for. Check out Jamie Rowe Creative on Instagram, to check out his photography and videography.
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