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  Good evening, everybody. It’s Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC! Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno talks to Anthrax bass player Frank Bello about his new book "Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax". Frank shares stories about meeting Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN as a 14-year-old and also tracking down Gene Simmons of KISS in...

Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal” Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1980 Vernomatic provides commentary on the SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism, VAN HALEN Women and...

Happy Thanksgiving metal heads! Its Thursday and time for a holiday edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno takes the show on the road to Clifton New Jersey, home of legendary metal venue DINGBATZ, for a remote interview with New Wave of British Heavy Metal veterans RAVEN.   Vernomatic is joined by staff contributors “Metal Walt’’ and Order of The Dead vocalist ‘’Bil...

Good evening, everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC! Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has a fun informative interview to share. Carl Canedy, veteran of over 40 years in the Hard rock and metal community as both a drummer with 80s power metal band The Rods as well as a producer during the early years of Anthrax, Overkill and Manowar, joins the Vernom...

Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we are continuing our celebration of National Metal Day with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal” Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year- 1979. Vernomatic provides...

  Good evening, everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC! Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has two fun informative interviews to share. THE THREE TREMORS, the project featuring acclaimed heavy metal singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (JAG PANZER) and Sean "The Hell Destroyer" Peck (CAGE,...

Good evening everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC ! Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has two fun informative interviews to share. Resist & Bite was formed in early 2019 by Tommy Skeoch (Formerly of Tesla) David Parks, Steve stokes, Brian Powell and Nathan Utz (Formerly of Lynch Mob). The band spend most of 2019 writing and recording. They made them...

Good evening, Metal Heads! Its Thursday and time for a new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes Armored Saint Vocalist John Bush to the show to discuss the bands brand new release -Symbol of Salvation Live. There are many ways to celebrate the anniversary of an important release in a band's career, and for Symbol of Salvation's thirtieth birthday - an album vo...

Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we ae continuing our celebration of the month of ROCKTOBER with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal” Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1978 Vernomatic p...

Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we welcome in the month of ROCKTOBER with the latest installment  of our riveting series “The History of Metal” - 1977. The Vernomatic is welcomed back by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from ‘77. Vernomatic provides commentary and music from ACDC...

Good evening metal heads welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno and Metal Mayhem ROC show contributor Ian O’Rourke share their review of the Alice Cooper/ Ace Frehley concert. Billed as the “OL’ BLACK EYES IS BACK ‘TOUR - Vernomatic and Ian traveled to Utica, NY and took in the concert in the historic Stanley Theatre, located in the downtown e...

Good evening metal heads and welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we continue our riveting series “The History of Metal” as we highlight the year 1976.  The Vernomatic is welcomed back by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from 76. Vernomatic provides commentary and music from ACDC, and RUSH, as well as updates...

  Good evening Metal Heads. Its Thursday and Its time for a brand-new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno features this weekend’s Metal Hall of Fame ceremony. Due to Covid restrictions the 5th annual event is restricted to a live stream event.  Vernomatic welcomes Metal HOF CEO Pat Gesualdo on to discuss, in detail, this year’s inductees and the ceremony its self.  Part...

Good evening Metal Heads! Its Thursday and time for another new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, I welcome back show contributors and metal historian’s Ian O’Rourke and “Metal Walt “on to help navigate this awesome new series- “The History of Metal.” In episode three of this 15-part series, we highlight the year 1975. We reflect back on what the hard rock and Metal landscape was like, revisit...

Hello metal heads! Here is this week’s episode of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we are featuring two young bands that have been gaining a loyal following, both have new material out and are eager to share their story SPIRIT ADRIFT New masters of heavy metal — are back.  Not even a year after their critically acclaimed album Enlightened In Eternity, Spirit Adrift have returned with yet another masterp...

I welcome back show correspondents and metal historian’s Ian O’Rourke and “Metal Walt “ on to help navigate this awesome new series. We have decided to showcase 1973-1988, as we feel this period was the most explosive and history making time frame when chronicling “The History of Metal.” In episode two of this 15-part series, we highlight the year 1974. We are reflecting back on what the hard rock...

Hello everybody! Welcome to this week’s edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, co-host Jon “The Vernomatic’’ Verno shares his experience of the Rock N Pod Expo from last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Vernomatic welcomes back Mike Tyler from www.thatmetalstation.com to share his commentary and input on this 3-day event. The guys talk about meeting some fellow podcasters, internet radio personalit...

Good evening metal heads! Its Thursday and it time for a brand-new episode of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week I welcome two show contributors on to help introduce a new original series we are taking on titled “The History of Metal.” Ian O’Rourke from the band MOTORLORD and Metal Mayhem ROC show metal historian “Metal Walt” help navigate this awesome new series. We are dedicating one entire episode to...

Hello metal heads. After a two-week summer vacation, Jon “The Vernomatic “Verno is excited to be back in the Metal mayhem ROC studios for a brand-new show. Tonight, we are paying tribute to way too many rockers that have passed recently. THIS week lost DUSTY HILL of ZZ TOP, Mike Howe of METAL CHURCH, and JOEY JORDASON of SLIPKNOT fame. last week we lost both JEFF LABAR and GARY CORBETT of CINDEREL...

Good evening Metal Heads. While we enjoy a well-deserved summer 2-week vacation, we are excited to share with you another fun  BEST OF METAL MAYHEM ROC episode .   Originally aired during the holiday season of 2020, we hope you enjoy this very popular show with professional concert bootlegger "Metal Walt".  I will be back next week with a brand-new show.  Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and Metal Fore...

Good evening metal heads. This week we are on our summer break so we are sharing a few of our “BEST OF “episodes from the past that maybe you have missed or would like to listen to again. As always THANK YOU for your support and KEEP IT HEAVY! Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno welcomed Dean Dilorenzo on the show to discuss Dean's new book: "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll." From AC/DC to ZZ Top, meet t...

Good evening metal heads. On tonight’s episode we are re- Airing the popular “Making of Kill Em All “interview with Andrew Wroblewski, the then 21-year-old sound engineer who helped record the classic debut album from METALLICA. We caught up with Andrew to see what kind of feedback he has received and who has reached out to him regarding this very popular episode. Andrew discloses publicly for the...

Happy Birthday AMERICA! – Good evening Metal Heads, we hope everyone is ready for a fun, relaxing safe and HEAVY 4TH of July holiday weekend. On This week show, we catch up with two bands that were featured on special episodes last fall. WICKED, from central New York, has just put the finishing touches on their official debut album, so Bassist Danny Doll returns to the Podcast to discuss how 2020...

Good evening metal heads! Hope everyone's start of summer 2021 is going awesome!  On tonight's show, we take a trip down Heavy Metal memory lane as we celebrate the brilliance of KISS ALIVE 1. Jon "The Vernomatic'' Verno welcomes two of our more dedicated listeners from both the podcast and our weekly live radio show on  www.thatmetalstation.com to participate in the discussion.  Bill Lander, lead...

Hello Metal Heads. On Tonight's show its role reversal night as show Producer "Southern Cal " takes over the Metal Mayhem Studios and Interviews show host Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno. Its a look into Vernomatic's passion for Heavy metal music, and the world of broadcasting. Vernomatic shares his story of how he got into rock and metal, what led him to pursue a lifelong passion for broadcasting and...