On the Road to Rock With Clint Switzer

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen discusses the decision to postpone the Stadium Tour another year as well as his upcoming fine art tour which features two of his latest works.

It's a twofer Friday as Marq Torien from the BulletBoys and guitarist Damon Johnson are On the Road to Rock! Torien talks about the reunion of the original BulletBoys lineup, the ramifications of COVID on rock n' roll and much more. Damon Johnson is discussing his latest album "Battle Lessons" and his evolution as a songwriter and guitarist.

Warrant frontman Robert Mason is talking about the band's current 30th anniversary of Cherry Pie tour as well as the new End:Machine album "Phase 2." Note: We experienced audio issues during the interviews so pardon the technical difficulties.

It's a two-fer Friday edition of On the Road to Rock as Styx frontman Lawrence Gowan discusses the band's upcoming album "Crash of the Crown" while Collective Soul's Dean Roland talks about the upcoming Summer shed tour with Styx and their new EP "Half and Half."

Tracii Guns discusses the new Sunbomb album with Stryper singer Michael Sweet and upcoming L.A. Guns releases.

Warrant guitarist Joey Allen discusses the band's upcoming 30th anniversary of Cherry Pie tour and the dynamic between the four original band members that keeps the machine rolling.

It's the end of an era as Clint Switzer hosts the FINAL Music Mania Podcast ever! But fear not as much bigger things are on the horizon. Joining this week's show is Growing Up Rock Podcast co-host Steven Michael and guitar prodigy Griffin Tucker.

Jay Jay French takes a look back at the life and times of Twisted Sister, the band he founded back in 1976. He is also discussing his new podcast "The French Connection" and gives his reasoning for starting it.

Our good friend Jeff Pilson is back and he's discussing the new End Machine album "Phase 2" as well as upcoming plans for Foreigner.

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and W.E.T. vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have combined forces on a new project called Ellefson-Soto and have released a new single (a cover of the RIOT song "Swords and Tequila")

Co-author of the 80's hard rock book "Nothin But a Good Time: An Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion" Tom Beajour discusses the project and what made the 80's hard rock scene so memorable.

H.E.A.T. drummer Don Crash returns to the podcast to discuss the band's future after singer Erik Gronwall left the band late in 2020 while original singer Kenny Leckremo has returned to the fold.

The dynamic duo joins host Clint Switzer to discuss their upcoming horror film Dwellers as well as a new book series The Sledge Chronicles: "Rock Star Hitman.

Singer/songwriter Don McClean talks about "The Day that Music Died" and his subsequent 1971 song depicting the events of the tragic plane crash that killed three musical icons.

Legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley talks about what he's been up to during the last year and updates us on his upcoming solo album, new Black Swan music and much more!

Queensryche frontman Todd La Torre talks about his new solo album "Rejoice in the Suffering" which is due out Feb 5th via Rat Pack records. La Torre also discusses his 9 years in Queensryche and his thoughts about touring returning in 2021.

Drummer extraordinaire Joey Cassata recalls his band Zo2 opening for Kiss on the 2004 tour and talks a little Wrestling with Joeylicious in our first podcast episode of 2021!

Guitarist extraordinaire Mitch Perry discusses his latest Christmas classic "A Very Merry Christmas."

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat has just released his memoir "Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life With Tesla" and talks about what the band has in store for 2021.

Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick will release his solo album "When Life Was Hard and Fast" on Feb. 19th. He discusses the process of recording the album and offers updates on upcoming Black Star Riders news.

Guitar legend Reb Beach discusses his latest solo album "A View From the Inside" and gives a few updates on the upcoming Winger album as well as the future of Whitesnake.

Current Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray discusses his latest solo single "Got a New Thing" and the importance of artists finding ways to stay productive during Covid 19.

Gunnar Nelson checks in and discusses his musical plans for the upcoming year including a new project entitled First Born Sons featuring his twin son Matthew.

Pop legend B.J. Thomas discusses his unbelievable journey in the music industry and the impact of songs like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head."

Ellefson's new album "No Cover" will be released on Nov. 20th and bassist David Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert discuss the making of the album and talk about many of their other endeavors including a horror film, coffee and upcoming Megadeth activity.