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Frank Hannon, co-founder and lead guitarist of Tesla, joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss the band's new covers album, Homage, a tribute to legendary songwriters and vocalists spanning six decades. He also reflects on Tesla's enduring legacy and the band's songwriting philosophy. Frank talks about how Homage came together, recording the new original song "Never Alone," preparing for Tesla's summer t...

Legendary rock radio personality Terrie Carr joins Metal Mayhem ROC to preview the Official Bon Scott 80th Birthday Bash, coming to The Cutting Room in New York City on July 9. A familiar voice from WDHA, WHTG, and Q104.3, Terrie reflects on Bon Scott's enduring legacy, this milestone 80th birthday celebration, and what fans can expect as she serves as this year's emcee. The conversation also expl...

On this episode of Metal Mayhem ROC, Metal Walt sits down with two guests from very different worlds who have each built careers by connecting with audiences in their own unique way. First, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan joins the show to discuss Garden State Gargoyle, his first-ever solo album. Rachel talks about returning to New Jersey, working with producer Nick Raskulinecz, collaborating with f...

Andy LaRocque and Pete Blakk join Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss Lex Legion, a brand-new band featuring fellow King Diamond-era alumni Mikkey Dee and Hal Patino, along with acclaimed vocalist Nils K. Rue. While the lineup will be familiar to longtime metal fans, Lex Legion is its own band with its own sound, identity, and powerful debut album. We discuss the origins of the band, favorite songs from t...

Gus G. joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss his new solo album Steel Burner, the legacy of Firewind, and his years performing alongside Ozzy Osbourne during the Scream era. Gus also reflects on building a 25-year career around melodic heavy metal, instrumental guitar music, and international touring. The conversation also covers collaborations with Ronnie Romero, upcoming plans for the Firewind North...

Venom guitarist Rage Dixon and Six Feet Under guitarist Jack Owen headline this double episode, breaking down the making of Into Oblivion and Next To Die. Rage explains how losing two years of recordings forced Venom to rebuild the album from scratch, pushing the band toward a more experimental, live-driven sound, while Owen explores whether Six Feet Under is returning to its classic groove-focuse...

Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest joins Metal Mayhem ROC to break down Elegant Weapons and their new album Evolution. Faulkner shares the story behind a track originally brought into a Priest session—sung by Rob Halford but left off the record—that ultimately found its place on this release, highlighting the creative link between both worlds. The conversation covers how Evolution builds on Horns for...

Triumph’s 50th anniversary tour drives this double feature with April Wine’s Brian Greenway and touring member Todd Kerns, breaking down one of 2026’s most talked-about classic rock runs. With Rik Emmett and Gil Moore leading an expanded lineup, this episode digs into how the tour came together and why it matters right now. Brian Greenway shares how April Wine landed the direct support slot and wh...

Metal Church founder Kurdt Vanderhoof joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss the band’s return and the new album Dead to Rights. After shutting the band down due to burnout, Kurdt explains what brought Metal Church back—and how a new lineup featuring Brian Allen, David Ellefson, and Ken Mary reshaped the band’s direction. We break down the songwriting process, key tracks, and the album’s flow, along wi...

Corrosion of Conformity takes center stage as bassist Bobby Landgraf joins Metal Mayhem ROC to break down the band’s new double album Good God / Baad Man and a pivotal new chapter in the group’s evolution. Landgraf details how he joined Corrosion Of Conformity through long-standing musical relationships with Pepper Keenan and the band’s extended circle, stepping into the role without a formal audi...

Jeremy Asbrock (Ace Frehley Band) and Wicked (glam hard rock) are featured in a two-interview episode of Metal Mayhem ROC, bringing together conversations focused on legacy, touring, and forward momentum across today’s hard rock landscape. Jeremy Asbrock opens the episode with a detailed look at the newly announced 2026 Ace Frehley Band tour, including the decision to perform the 1978 solo album i...

The story behind some of the most recognizable logos in rock history starts with designer Gerard Huerta. In this conversation, Huerta takes us inside the creation of legendary visual identities tied to AC/DC, Boston, Blue Öyster Cult, and Ted Nugent—explaining how these now-iconic designs began as everyday assignments inside the 1970s record industry. He breaks down the real process behind album a...

Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss the new Joel Hoekstra’s 13 album From The Fade. Hoekstra breaks down the riff-driven songwriting behind the record and the all-star lineup featuring Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio), Tony Franklin (The Firm), and vocalist Girish Pradhan. The conversation also touches on Hoekstra’s decades on the road...

Support Life and Music (S.L.A.M.) is a nonprofit committed to fighting musician self-destruction and exposing the real struggles artists face. Founder Jack Mangan joins Metal Mayhem ROC to explain how S.L.A.M. confronts the harsh realities of life in music through outreach, weekly survival-guide conversations, a growing resource network, and research-driven efforts focused on mental-health and add...

John Corabi joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss his solo album New Day, arriving April 24, and the creative mindset behind the record. Best known for his work with Mötley Crüe, The Scream, Union, and The Dead Daisies, Corabi reflects on where he stands after four decades in rock and roll. In this conversation, Corabi breaks down approaching New Day as a true solo statement, writing alongside longtim...

In this episode of Metal Mayhem ROC, we’re joined by Bones from the UK heavy metal band Tailgunner. Bones joins us as the band prepare to release their second album, Midnight Blitz, and reflects on a period of rapid growth and forward momentum. We discuss how Tailgunner developed a working relationship with KK Downing, how that connection evolved, and what it was like having KK involved as produce...

Few artists get the opportunity to revisit their first solo album with the benefit of time and perspective. In this conversation, Warren Haynes reflects on the 30-year reissue of Tales Of Ordinary Madness and why revisiting the record mattered now. Haynes discusses defining his solo voice outside of his band work, choosing a metal-leaning label for a deeply personal album, and why the previously u...

In this in-depth conversation, Darryl McDaniels sits down with Metal Walt to explore the heavy metal and hard rock roots that have been part of his musical identity since childhood. Growing up in New York City, DMC discovered rock and metal through radio, hearing bands like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest at a formative age. He explains how those sounds were already embedded in early hip-hop cultur...

In this in-depth interview, Scott “Wino” Weinrich of The Obsessed sits down with Metal Walt to discuss Ritual Arcana, a collaborative heavy project built around the creative vision of bassist and vocalist SharLee Lucky. Rather than another frontman-driven band, Ritual Arcana is shaped by SharLee’s songwriting, themes, and direction, with Wino contributing guitar and creative perspective. Wino talk...

JJ French has lived the full arc of American heavy metal — from club-level survival to global legacy. As guitarist, co-founder, and longtime strategist behind Twisted Sister, JJ French reflects on what it actually takes to last 50 years in a business designed to burn artists out. This is not a nostalgia interview. It is a candid conversation about discipline, reinvention, timing, and truth. JJ dis...

Alycen Rowse joins Metal Mayhem ROC for a wide-open, unfiltered conversation about life inside the rock ’n’ roll world — beyond the myths and stereotypes. Alycen shares firsthand stories from decades spent backstage and on the road, offering rare insight into groupie culture, navigating relationships, personal boundaries, and the realities behind rock’s most extreme moments. From encounters with D...

Michael Sweet of STRYPER joins Metal Mayhem ROC for an inspiring and a wide-ranging conversation about the band’s new Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All, the importance of keeping faith at the center of the season, and the powerful message behind STRYPER’s music. Michael also discusses recent health challenges, the band’s enduring brotherhood, and how new Generations of fans continue to dis...

Join The Vernomatic, Metal Walt, and Ian O’Rourke (Motorlord), and Bill “The Rager” for another chapter of The History of Metal. This time, they revisit 1999 and 2000 — a defining turning point when Nu-Metal and Post-Grunge ruled MTV, Napster upended the industry, and legendary icons stormed back into the spotlight. Hear how Slipknot, Korn, and Limp Bizkit reshaped the scene, why Woodstock ’99 wen...

Renowned rock historian, producer, DJ, and author Denny Somach joins Metal Mayhem ROC to explore the newly updated 2025 edition of his classic book Get the Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World, originally released in 2012. Denny recounts Zeppelin’s journey from The New Yardbirds to worldwide domination, shares never-before-told stories from his decades in radio, and revea...

Marco Mendoza, the seasoned rock bassist known for his work with Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, and as a solo artist, joins Metal Mayhem ROC to reflect on his remarkable career. He opens up about life on the road, the discipline of sobriety, and the powerful bonds he’s formed with icons like John Sykes, David Coverdale & Neil Schon. From global tours to personal transformation, M...