Radioactive w/Mike Z

Jonas and Niklas from Katatonia called in to talk about their new album and headline tour coming to the Regent Theater on 2/28/26. Here's what we talked about: New album "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State" (0-3) 2/28/26 at the Regent Theater w/Rivers of Nihil (3-6) Touring with Opeth and Mikael Akerfeldt (6-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Slaughter singer Mark Slaughter called in to talk about "Rockaggedon" with Slaughter, Sebastian Bach and Stephen Pearcy with Warren DeMartini at Yaamava Theater on Thursday, February 26 2026. Here's what we talked about: "Rockaggedon" at Yaamava Theater on 2/26/26 w/Sebastian Bach & Stephen Pearcy w/Warren DeMartini (0-4) RIP Tim Kelly (4-7) Current Slaughter line up w/o Blas Elias (7-9) Fear No E...

The entire band: Fire From The Gods zoomed in to talk about their new single "Human" and their headline tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on Friday, February 20 2026. Here's what we talked about: Myke Terry and new single "Human" (0-3) 2/20/26 at House of Blues in Anaheim (3-5) Sevendust tour 2026 (5-7) Myke Terry's band: Volumes (7-8) Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach (8-9) Mandatory Metallic...

Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine called in to talk about their self-titled album (out now). Here's what we talked about: "Behind The Mask" movie (0-3) "self-titled" album (3-6) "Puppet Parade" song (6-7) touring with Iron Maiden and beyond (7-end)

Nothing More bassist Daniel Oliver zoomed to talk about their headline tour coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, January 28 2026. Here's what we talked about: "Were In This Together" cover (0-3) 1/28/26 headline tour at RMA (3-8) Disturbed 25th Anniversary tour (8-10) your "Tombstone Song" Jenny? (10-11) "Mandatory Metallica" (11-end)

Motley Crue guitarist and solo artist John 5 zoomed in to talk about his concert with Living Colour on 1/23/26 at the Observatory OC. Here's what we talked about: 1/23/26 w/Living Colour at The Observatory OC (0-5) Motley Crue "Carnival Of Sins" tour at LB Amp on 9/19/26 (5-11) KISS (11-18) John 5 documentary (18-end)

David Ellefson of Metal Allegiance zoomed in to talk about their annual concert at House of Blues in Anaheim coming up on Thursday, January 22 2026. Here's what we talked about: Metal Allegiance concert at HOB on 1/22/26 (0-7) Metal Church (7-10) "Back To The Beginning" Concert (10-20) 40th Anniversary of "Peace Sells" (20-28) Mandatory Metallica (28-end)

Caskets singer Matt Flood zoomed in to talk about their new album "The Only Heaven You'll Know" (out now). Here's what we talked about: "The Only Heaven You'll Know" album (0-9) Touring in the states (9-10) Touring with Memphis May Fire (10-12) RIP Ozzy Osbourne (12-14) "Mandatory Metallica" (14-end)

CKY drummer Jess Margera zoomed in to talk about their new music and new bassist. Here's what we talked about: new single "Can't Stop Running" and new album (0-3) new bassist Mike Leon (3-4) Warped Tour (4-7) Deftones "Back To School" tour 2001 (7-8) Drumming Influences (8-10) Mandatory Metallica (10-end)

Orbit Culture leader Niklas Karlsson zoomed in back on 8/25/25 to talk about their new album "Death Above Life" (out now) which we talked about, as well as their industrial influence, touring with Slipknot and with Machine Head as well as my Metallica debate.

(recorded 8/26/25) Dayseeker singer Rory Rodriguez zoomed in to talk about their new album "Creature In The Black Night" (out now) and at the time touring with In This Moment (which the LA date ended up being cancelled). Dayseeker are returning home to rock House of Blues in Anaheim on 12/27/25. Here's what we talked about: new album "Creature In The Black Night" (0-7) touring with In This Moment...

Death Angel singer Mark Osegueda zoomed in to talk about the 35th Anniversary of Act III tour coming to the Belasco on 12/17/25. Here's what we talked about: the making of the album Act III (0-6) 12/17/25 at the Belasco Theater concert celebration (6-11) New music (11-13) Kerry King band (13-15) Metal Allegiance (15-16) Mandatory Metallica (16-end)

John Bush of Armored Saint and Catagory 7 zoomed in to talk about a special concert on Saturday, December 13 at the Whisky A Go Go celebrating the four studio albums he made with Anthrax by performing those songs LIVE. Here's what we talked about: Getting the gig in Anthrax (0-9) "Safe Home" Music Video (9-14) Joey Vera & 12/13/25 at the Whisky (14-18) Catagory 7 (18-20) Armored Saint (20-24) Mand...

Dying Wish singer Emma Boster zoomed in to talk about their new album "Flesh Stays Together" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the Regent Theater in DTLA on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Flesh Stays Together" (0-5) Vocals (5-8) 12/9/25 at the Regent Theater in DTLA (8-11) touring with Poppy (11-13) Wedding and The Devil Wears Prada (13-end)

Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto zoomed in back on October 9 2025 to talk about their new EP "Struck Dead" & tour coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on December 3rd (which is why the drummer talk is outdated). Here's what we talked about: new EP "Struck Dead" (out now) 0-4 drummers 4-9 Ascendency 20th Anniversary tour at RMA on 12/3/25 (9-13) "TrivTooth" tour 2023 (13-15) "The Crusade" album...

Fox Lake guitarist Brandon Kemp zoomed in to talk about their new album "New World Heat" (out now) as well as their tour with Greyhaven coming to House Of Blues Anaheim on December 1 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "New World Heat" (0-10) 12/1/25 at House of Blues in Anaheim w/Greyhaven (10-13) California "must haves" (13-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Sanguisugabogg guitarist Drew Arnold zoomed in to talk about their new album "Hideous Aftermath" (out now) along with their headline tour coming to the Observatory on Wednesday, November 12 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Hideous Aftermath" (0-5) bass guitar? (5-7) "Repulsive Demise" song (7-11) 11/12/25 headline tour at Observatory (11-14) "Mandatory Metallica" (14-end)

Ozomatli's Uli Bella zoomed in to talk about their 30th Anniversary party at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella on Friday, November 7th 2025. Here's what we talked about: 30th Anniversary (0-8) 11/7/25 at Spotlight 29 Casino (8-10) New Music (10-16) Mandatory Metallica (16-end)

Avatar singer Johannes Eckerstrom zoomed in to talk about their new album "Don't Go In The Forest" (out on 10/31/25) along with their headline tour hitting Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Friday, November 7 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Don't Go In The Forest" (0-16) 25th and 20th anniversaries coming in 2026 (16-19) 11/7/25 headline tour at Riverside Municipal Auditorium (19-26)...

Spite's Alex and Darius Tehrani zoomed in to talk about their new album "New World Killer" (out 10/31/25) and being a part of the FFAK "Lonely God" tour coming to HOB-A (11/1/25) & Belasco (11/2/25). Here's what we talked about: "New World Killer" album (0-10) "Lonely God" tour with FFAK (10-16) "Mandatory Metallica" (16-end)

Blothar the Beserker of GWAR zoomed in to talk about their new EP "The Return Of Go Gor (out now) as well as their 40th Anniversary tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on 10/23/25. Here's what we talked about: "The Return of Gor Gor EP (0-5) GWAR Exhibition in LA (5-7) 40th Anniversary Tour at HOB-A on 10/23/25 (7-10) Mandatory Metallica (10-12) RIP Ozzy Osbourne

Lorna Shore drummer Austin Archey zoomed in to talk about their new album "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the IE: Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Sunday, October 12 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me" (0-13) 10/12/25 at Riverside Municipal Auditorium w/TBD (13-19) Mandatory Metallica (19-en...

Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst zoomed in to talk about their new album "Alienation" (out now) as well as their upcoming concert at Toyota Arena on October 6 2025 with Breaking Benjamin. Here's what we talked about: Reunion with Adam Gontier (0-3) new album "Alienation" (3-6) 10/6/25 at Toyota Arena w/Breaking Benajamin (6-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Mudvayne singer Chad Gray called in to talk about their upcoming tour at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, September 28 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album "LD50". Here's what we talked about: "LD50" 25th Anniversary tour on 9/28/25 at the Hollywood Palladium (0-5) "Hurt People Hurt People" new music (5-11) RIP Vinnie Paul and Ozzy Osbourne (11-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Chris and Maria from In This Moment called in to talk about their tour coming to the Hollywood Palladium on October 1 2025. Here's what we talked about: 20 years of In This Moment (0-1) 10/1/25 at the Hollywood Palladium (1-6) "Heretic" song featuring Kim Dracula & New Music (6-10) RIP Ozzy (10-13) Mandatory Metallica (13-end)