Radioactive w/Mike Z

Caught up with Aaron and Jasen from Breaking Benjamin backstage at Five Point Amp in Irvine on July 27 when their co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch came through Southern California. Here's what we talked about: Breaking Benjamin 2.0 (0-2) Music video trilogy (2-3) Favorite on "Ember" (3-4) Star Wars and movie soundtrack talk (4-5) Flannel 5-Nirvana, PJ, STP, Soundgarden, AIC (5-10) N...

Caught up with Julien K singer Ryan Shuck about the new album, touring with the Revolution 3 (Bush, The Cult & Stone Temple Pilots) plus gearing up for a Fall Tour with Jonathan Davis and Star Wars talk. "Harmonic Disruptor" campaign (0-5) Opening "Revolution 3" tour (5-10) Meeting Jonathan Davis (10-16) Star Wars-The Last Jedi and Solo talk (16-24) Favorite Eddie Murphy movie of all time (24-27)...

Caught up with Joel and Ahren from The Amity Affliction at the Warped Tour kick off on June 21 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Here's what we talked about: "Ivy" and "Feels Like I'm Dying" music videos concept (0-2) "Misery" album NOT a concept album (2-3) RIP Warped Tour and the Quintessential Warped Tour Band (3-4) Flannel 5-Nirvana, PJ, STP, Soundgarden, AIC (4-6) Nu Metal 6 pack-RATM, K...

Caught up with Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die backstage at the 1st date of the Warped Tour on June 21 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Here what we talked about: RIP Warped Tour (0-1) Ozzfest (1-2) song "Glitches" (2-3) album "Low Teens"/new music (3-4) Flannel 5 (Nirvana, PJ, STP, Soundgarden, AIC) (4-6) How Keith discovered Metallica (6-7) Favorite movie Soundtrack-Judgement Night (7-8)...

After a 10 year break, the Agony Scene are back with a new album "Tormentor" (out now) and are on the "Summer Slaughter" Tour this summer. Here's what we talked about: 1st album in over a decade (0-2) "Tormentor" theme for album (2-3) the song "Hand Of The Divine " (3-4) Who played drums on the new album? (4-5) Summer Slaughter tour this Summer (5-6) RIP Vinnie Paul (6-7) Headbangers Ball compilat...

Caught up with all four members of Doll Skin at the Warped Tour kick off back on June 21 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. RIP Warped Tour (0-1) Europe Festivals (1-2) Meeting David Ellefson (2-3) Manic Pixie Dream Girl producer Evan Rodaniche (3-5) Doll Skin plays with everyone, must diverse line up (5-7) 1st album ever bought by each member (7-8) Flannel 5: Nirvana, STP, PJ, AIC, Soundgarde...

FINALLY turned on my recorder about halfway through the interview talking about Movie Soundtracks (which Bert tells a great story about) we also talk Flannel 5 (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, STP, Soundgarden, AIC) and Nu Metal 6 Pack (Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Rage Against The Machine, Korn, Slipknot, System Of A Down), plus we talk about the return of As I Lay Dying and discovering Metallica

Ben Flanagan of Black Map called in to talk about their upcoming show on July 18 at the Roxy in Hollywood. Here's what we discussed: "Trace The Path" E.P. (0-2) "Let Me Out" song (2-3) "Invisible Worlds song (3-4) "Zero Light" song (4-5) Tour at Roxy on 7/18/18 (5-6) Guest Vocals and New Music (6-7) Giants fan, not an A's fan (7-8) Ben's Baseball Walk Up song (8-10) Led Zeppelin talk, cover (10-11...

Caught up with Brandan Schiepatti of Bleeding Through at their hometown reunion show on June 8 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Here's what we discussed: Reunion (0-1) "Love Will Kill All" album sequencing (2-3) "Fade Into The Ash" (3-4) "Dead Eyes" (4-5) "Set Me Free" (5-7) Observatory in Santa Ana, California (7-9) RIP Showcase Theater in Corona, California (9-11) Will Bleeding Throu...

Caught up with Jahred from (hed) PE who are playing the Karma Bar in Laguna Niguel on Friday, June 29, here's what we talked about: Hometown Show (0-2) Korn (2-4) System Of A Down (4-5) Ozzfest 1999 (5-7) Gotham in San Bernardino concert 2003 (7-8) Broke 20th anniversary in 2020 (8-9) New music/New album (9-11) RIP Slayer (11-14) The return of As I Lay Dying (14-18) Favorite Movie Sountrack (18-en...

Heart broken like the rest of the hard rock/metal community. After replaying this interview on air Sunday afternoon on 96.7 KCAL-FM, I thought I would post the entire interview with Vinnie from 2008 to celebrate the life and legacy of Vinnie Paul who passed away in his sleep on Friday, June 22 2018. RIP Vinnie Paul

Combichrist headlining the "Everyone Still Hates You Tour" with Wednesday 13 at the Regent Theater in Downtown LA on June 30. Andy called to talk about the tour and more! Here's the breakdown: "Everyone Still Hates You" tour 6/30/18 @Regent (0-2) Combichrist drummer Joe Letz (3-4) Ozzfest Meets Knotfest 2016 (4-8) Discovering Metallica (8-11) Zombie vs. Manson (11-13)

Exmortus just released their 5th album "The Sound Of Steel" on Prosthetic Records and Conan called in to talk about it & more! (0-2:00) Recording the new album with help from Warbringer (2:00-4:00) Song intro for "Make Haste" (4:00-6:00) Song intro for "Feast Of Flesh" (6;00-8:00) Song intro for "Strength And Honor" (8:00-10:00) Song Intro for "Riders Of Doom" (10:00-11:00) Hometown talk-Whittier,...

Here's my chat with Sumo Cyco singer Skye. We dig into the following: "Anti-Anthem" "Move Mountains" and "Kids of Calamity" off of their album "Opus Mar" (which is out now). We talk about the "Kings & Queens" tour at the world famous Whisky A Go Go on June 13. Hometown turf, growing up in Ontario, Canada and whether she is a sports fan. We talk about what influence Gwen Stefani has on her music an...

Andrew from the band Breaking Through calls in to talk about the band and their single "Are We All We Are" as well as their debut album and touring. Andrew talks movie soundtracks, Metallica, Flannel 5 and Nu Metal 6 pack

Co-Op mainman Dash Cooper calls in to talk about the band. He also talks about being signed to David Ellefson's EMP Label Group and what a perfect fit they are for each other. Dash talks about his dad Alice Cooper, what he's like offstage and how much he gets involved with Co-Op. Lastly, Dash picks his favorite of the Flannel 5. The self-titled debut album from Co-Op will be out June 15 2018 on EM...

Vexes singer Charlie Berezansky calls in to talk about the new band and some tunes off of the album "Ancient Geometry" (out now). Charlie gives his picks on the "Flannel 5" and "Nu Metal 6 pack". Plus, we talk movie soundtracks and touring

Caught up with the shredder Marc Rizzo who called in to talk about his new solo album "Rotation" (out now). Of course we talk about new Soulfly music and their tour. Marc reflects on his career and one of the highlights of it thus far and being part of the Cavalera family. Plus, we talk about the mighty Metallica and some of his favorite movie soundtracks.

My conversation with Rikki Rockett of Poison. We start off with a health update from Rikki who is now cancer free for two years and we talk about the warning signs. We also talk about the Poison summer tour, geek out about influences and drums, talk martial arts, Devil City Angels and what new bands Rikki is listening to these days.

NEW From Ashes To New singer Danny Case called in to talk about their new album "The Future" (out now) as well as some tunes on the album. We talk about growing up in New York and his love for basketball as well as his first concert. Danny also picks his favorite of the "Flannel 5" (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains) and the Nu Metal 6 pack (RATM, Limp Bizkit, K...

Wendy Dio calls in to talk about the 4th annual Ride for Ronnie motorcycle rid and concert on May 6 at Harley-Davidson of Glendale and riding up to Los Encinos Park where the concert will begin. Wendy also talks about education and cancer research. She also talks about meeting Ronnie James Dio for the first time and falling in love with him. And lastly picks her favorite Dio tunes

Caught up with Cane Hill's Elijah and James backstage after their performance at the Self Help Fest on March 3 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California. We talk about their new album "Too Far Gone" as well as some tunes on the album. We talk about Warped Tour and Slayer doing their final tour in 2018. Plus, the guys pick their favorite of the Flannel 5 and Nu Metal 6 pack

All talk no rock with Of Mice & Men. They introduce "Defy" "War Zone" & "Money" and we talk about movie soundtracks, Slayer retiring and they pick their favorite of the Flannel 5 (Nirvana, STP, Pearl Jam, AIC, Soundgarden). Plus, new music from Burn The Preist, Cane Hill, Light The Torch, and Wage War

Caught up with Cody and Briton backstage at the Self Help Fest in San Bernardino, California on March 3, We talk about some tunes on the new album and how much Jeremy McKinnon helped them in the studio. Plus, we talk about the final year of the Warped tour and how difficult it is to do that tour in a van. The guys also talk about going to the Warped Tour as kids and some of the bands they have see...

All talk, no rock from "Wired In The Empire" on 3/30/18 with special guest Jerry Horton of Papa Roach backstage from the Self Help Fest. Jerry introduces "Help" "American Dreams" and Born For Greatness". He also talks about making a pact with Alien Ant Farm to help the other get signed to a record deal and tells a great end of tour prank that AAF played on Papa Roach. Jerry also talks about playin...