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What artist or band should I highlight next? Article from Classic Rock Magazine: "10 Reasons Why POWERTRIP Was the Gig of the Year" An almighty gamble but one that paid off in spades, PowerTrip was held on the site of Coachella in the Californian desert and saw the planet's cream of rock and metal go hard. Words Rich Hobson I had a blast reading and commenting on this one. Hope you...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Join PJ Pat as he dives into a Guitar Player magazine article about Billy Gibbons' career through five iconic songs. From The Moving Sidewalks to ZZ Top, explore stories, gear quirks, and the lasting impact of Gibbons' musical journey. Grab your headphones and crank it up! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:11 Billy Gibbons: A Guitar Legend...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Join PJ Pat in this entertaining episode as he debunks the myth that you can't rock out with an acoustic guitar. PJ dives into the latest from NAMM 2024, covering Martin & Co's exquisite lineup of limited edition guitars. Discover the jaw-dropping $50k Martin D 50 CFM 4 50th Anniversary model, the intriguing Bitcoin-themed D 42, and a stun...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Opening music by Witch of November.  Okay, stop what you're doing. Have you heard of Sleep Token? They're basically the music world's biggest secret, and they're blowing up the heavy metal scene right now. We're talking about a band that sounds like a crazy mix of Imagine Dragons, Ghost, and actual Death Metal all mashed into on...

What artist or band should I highlight next? PJ Pat comments and reads a review of the Martin OM Biosphere by Jimmy Leslie from Guitar Player Magazine on the It's 1 Louder Podcast. Support the show Join our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/i...

What artist or band should I highlight next? You think you know metal symbolism? Think again! 🤘 On this episode of the It’s 1 Louder podcast, PJ Pat gets into the history of the most obvious symbol in the genre: the inverted cross. Turns out, before it was plastered on every black metal album cover and used to scare your grandma, it had a surprisingly wholesome origin story that dates back way be...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "THE TALENTED MR. KRAVITZ As he prepares to drop his first album in more than five years, with a massive tour to follow, the rock and style icon talks candidly about family, faith, sex, love and legacy. By Madison Vain Esquire Magazine Interview Jan. 2024 Thanks for watching. If you'd like to support the podcast or just dig rock and roll theme...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Attention all metalheads! 🤘 Did you know that the color PURPLE is secretly the most metal color of all time? In this episode of It's 1 Louder, PJ Pat reads an awesome tidbit from the book Codex Metallum revealing the hidden meaning behind the violet hue on legendary album covers. We break down the surprisingly deep symbolism: * Why the color of ro...

What artist or band should I highlight next? I highly recommend checking out my YouTube Channel called "Rock with PJ Pat" (https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat) and click on the PODCAST tab to see the visuals of this episode. You gotta see this Jimmy Sakurai dude who plays and looks like Jimmy Page! Every member of this band definitely did the music justice. Jason Bonham‘s in true form...

What artist or band should I highlight next? What's up, rock fanatics! It’s PJ Pat, and today we’re diving into the genius of Wolfgang Van Halen and his incredible album, Mammoth II. I’m telling you—it’s even better than the first! This episode breaks down Wolfgang's Guitar World interview where he reveals all the studio secrets: * Why making the album faster led to a **better record** (...

What artist or band should I highlight next? The Scottish band Teenage Fanclub. What are they up to now?  "Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley discuss mortality, enjoying ice cream with Nirvana and the mixed blessing of never quite hitting it huge. Words by Jon Wiederhorn" Article from Guitar World magazine. Narrated and commented on by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Loud...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Guns N' Roses' latest release, 'The General,' falls short of the iconic standards set by their earlier classics. Axl Rose's vocals, once a powerhouse, now seem strained and lacking the raw energy that defined the band's golden era. The song's attempts at modernity feel forced, with a sound that struggles to resonate in...

What artist or band should I highlight next? THOSE HAPPY NU YEARS "10 late-Nineties nu metal gems (What, you didn't think we were gonna mention nu metal?!?) Written by Andrew Daly Article from Guitar World Magazine Special Issue: The 90s Issue Read and commented on by PJ Pat on the IT'S 1 LOUDER podcast.  Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok: @rockwithpjpat YouTube Channel: https://www.yo...

What artist or band should I highlight next? THE ITALIAN JOB "Thirty years ago, Guns N' Roses released "The Spaghetti Incident?", an album of covers, and brought a load of mostly obscure, mostly punk-rock tracks to a wider audience. We take a look at the originals that fired up Axl and co. enough to want to record their own versions." Words Dave Everley Magazine: Classic R...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "The Danko Jones frontman on not going to festivals, not going out, not getting any awards and putting in the air-guitar hours." Interview by Polly Glass. Article from Classic Rock Magazine 2023.  Narrated and additional commentary by PJ Pat.    Danko Jones, the Canadian rock trio fronted by the charismatic Danko Jones himself, is a powerhouse...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "THIS IS WHO I AM" "Ahead of the publication of his revealing autobiography, Geddy Lee, talks about some of the events and people who have helped to shape his life as a person and as a musician." Words: Paul Elliot Portrait: Mick Hutson Narration and comments by PJ Pat. Geddy Lee, the iconic frontman of the legendary rock band Rush,...

What artist or band should I highlight next? PJ Pat reads and comments on an article from Guitar World entitled: BEST SOLOS, RIFFS AND FORGOTTEN HEROES. "A horde of guitar stars choose the Nineties' best stuff."  Compiled by Andrew Daly, Joe Bosso and Damien Fanelli.  X, Instagram and Tik Tok: @pjpatlovesrock For AUDIO ONLY podcast: linktr.ee/its1louder Rock on to live on! #guitarma...

What artist or band should I highlight next? This one is best experienced VISUALLY so I encourage you to check out the IT'S 1 LOUDER podcast on YouTube. I add concert footage that you won't hear here.  PJ Pat tells you about his Toronto concert experience of the Nita Strauss and Mammoth WVH 2023 Tour held at the Danforth Music Hall on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.   If you're debating whet...

What artist or band should I highlight next? DOLLY ROCKS! Let PJ Pat entertain you by commenting on this article from NEWSWEEK magazine titled DOLLY ROCKS.  "The "Queen of Country"talks about her new album, genre-busting career and love of rhinestones.  Written by H. Alan Scott Photograph by Vijat Mohindra" Dolly Parton, the undisputed queen of country music, has captivated aud...

What artist or band should I highlight next? PJ Pat gives his thoughts on the latest Beatles song and also reads and comments on an article written by Al Melchior from American Songwriter magazine. "The Meaning Behind the Very Last New Beatles Song Ever, Now and Then" Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/ Getty Images John Lennon, a luminary of the music world and co-founder of The Beatles, left an...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "THE UNITED STATES OF CHRIS STAPLETON In an age rife with division, he's maybe the only thing Americans all agree on. How did a songwriter who never cared much for being famous transcend country music to become one of today's most popular stars?" Article by Brett Martin Photographs (including Thumbnail) by Stacy Kranitz PJ Pat reads...

What artist or band should I highlight next? LIFE OF BRYAN "These days he says he's "a photographer moonlighting as a singer", but before that came decades of making high-grade classic rock - and one of the biggest-selling records ever." Quote and article written by PAUL REES. Article taken from Classic Rock Magazine. Issue 319. October 2023.  Narrated and commented on by...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "THE FIRST 50 YEARS. On the eve of what might be Aerosmith's actual permanent vacation, JOE PERRY walks us through his five decades (give or take a few years in the early 80s) as a member of "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" — the ruts, the riffs, the solos, the gear, the tones, the breakup, the reunion and so much more. B...

What artist or band should I highlight next? "Back in 1980 the New Wave of British Heavy Metal was the movement on everybody's lips, so IRON MAIDEN hit the road in Europe to see if it could survive outside the UK."  Words: Geoff Barton In this exciting episode of the It's 1 Louder podcast, host PJ Pat dives into the legendary rise of British Heavy Metal icons Iron Maiden. Featu...

What artist or band should I highlight next? Article from Guitar World magazine 2023 read and commented on by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Louder podcast. Vernon Reid interview and article by Matt Wake.  Vernon Reid, the accomplished guitarist and founding member of the groundbreaking band Living Colour, has been a trailblazer in the realms of rock and fusion. Born in London in 1958, Reid's inno...