Rockers to Doctors

Nova and Dorian cover the biggest rock headlines from June, including Bon Jovi's return, Rush's new drummer, Ozzy tributes, and Van Halen's unreleased music. This month's Rockers to Doctors news roundup features some of the biggest developments in classic rock and heavy metal. Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott discuss Bon Jovi's return to touring following John's vocal recovery, Rush's first shows...

Nova and Dorian cover the week's biggest rock headlines, including Ozzy honors, Rush's return to the stage, Eddie Van Halen vault recordings, Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, and new music from major rock names. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending July 3 . Stories include a massive Ozzy Osbourne statue unveiled a...

Can a song become cursed? This week, Dorian dives into some of rock and metal's most infamous legends. From Black Sabbath's "Devil's Interval" to Iron Maiden's mysterious 666 producer story, Led Zeppelin's backmasking controversy, the Judas Priest courtroom battle over alleged subliminal messages, Slayer's deliberate embrace of controversy, and the tragic legacy of Gloomy Sunday, this episode exam...

Dorian goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call with Rush, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Five Finger Death Punch, Whitesnake, and more. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Dorian takes the mic solo while Nova is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines of the week. Stories include K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could sti...

Nova and Dorian compare decades of concert experiences, from legendary arena tours to modern live music frustrations. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott share personal stories from a lifetime of concert-going. The conversation ranges from first concerts and unforgettable arena shows to mosh pits, disappointing performances, dream bucket-list bands, changing fan beha...

Nova and Dorian unpack the unbelievable story of the man who became the face of Headbangers Ball. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott tell the unbelievable story of Riki Rachtman — nightclub owner, MTV personality, Headbangers Ball host, and one of the most connected figures in Sunset Strip rock history. From founding the infamous Cathouse nightclub alongside Faster...

Nova goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call, covering new music, AI controversy, streaming lawsuits, anniversary tours, and legacy rock headlines. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending June 13. Stories include Breaking Benjamin confirming their new album is fin...

The Whisky a Go Go is not a large venue. It holds roughly 500 people. But few places in music history have mattered more. This week, Nova and Dorian take a deep dive into the legendary Sunset Strip club that became a proving ground for generations of rock artists. From the accidental creation of go-go dancers to The Doors becoming the house band, from Van Halen's explosive early performances to Gu...

Nova and Dorian recap the biggest rock headlines of the week, from Metallica's stadium milestone to unreleased Eddie Van Halen music and the growing fight over AI in music. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending June 6. Stories include Rikki Rockett launching anniversary shows for Poison's Look What The Cat Dr...

May brought a strange mix of rock news, legacy updates, lawsuits, new studio activity, and unexpected collaborations. In this episode of Rockers to Doctors , Nova and Dorian cover MGK calling out Yungblud, Mike Tramp celebrating his 50th year as a musician, the future of the Ozzy Osbourne brand, Jack Osbourne's update on the Ozzy biopic, the Beatles museum opening at the famous rooftop concert loc...

Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, legacy updates, tour news, and industry developments. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 30. Stories include Yes announcing Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976 , Tom Morello revealing the Power to the People Festival lineup, R...

Deep Purple were one of the foundational bands of hard rock and heavy metal, but their story is packed with chaos, lineup changes, internal feuds, tragedy, and unlikely survival. Nova and Dorian trace the band from its Roundabout origins through "Hush," In Rock, Machine Head, "Smoke on the Water," Burn, Tommy Bolin, the bogus Deep Purple scandal, the 1984 reunion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in...

Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, industry developments, and legacy updates. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 23. Stories include Staind completing work on a new studio album, Five Finger Death Punch releasing "Eye Of The Storm," The Smashing Pumpkins announcing a Mellon Col...

Nova and Dorian explore how James Gunn used Peacemaker to spotlight glam metal, sleaze rock, and forgotten hard rock bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott begin a new series:  The Sound of James Gunn . Starting with Season One of Peacemaker , the hosts explore how filmmaker James Gunn built one of the most carefully curated rock soundtracks in modern television....

Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, legacy updates, catalog deals, and industry news. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 16. Stories include Saxon setting a release date for their next studio album, Greta Van Fleet pushing back against breakup rumors with new activity, The Beatl...

Nova and Dorian explore the wild history of one of the Sunset Strip's most chaotic and influential bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott take a full deep dive into  L.A. Guns — the legendary Sunset Strip band that helped shape the Los Angeles hard rock scene and gave Guns N' Roses half its name. The episode traces the story from Fairfax High School friendships b...

Nova and Dorian recap the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 9 on Shot of Rock News: Last Call . This week's stories include Deftones launching a limited "Milk Of The Madonna" donut during their Australian tour, Josey Scott recovering his stolen tour trailer and gear, Social Distortion returning with their first new album in 15 years, Foo Fighters changing an album title afte...

April 2026 brought a packed round of rock and metal news, and Nova and Dorian are breaking it all down. This episode covers KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, Bruce Kulick's recovery from heart valve surgery, Iron Maiden's official 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Yungblud's emotional Ozzy Osbourne tribute in Birmingham, Ozzy's limited-edition Czech & Speake fragrance, the Ramones' 50th a...

This week on Rockers to Doctors - Shot of Rock News: Last Call , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest verified rock headlines from the week ending May 2. Stories include: Carmine Appice calls out rising concert ticket prices Steven Tyler lawsuit narrowed to California claims Jason Newsted confirms he is cancer-free Judas Priest is working on a new studio album Volbeat earns its 13th #1 rock radi...

This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott return to the eternal internet argument: is rock dead? To test the theory, they spotlight three bands with fresh energy and modern releases: Kung Fu Hotline from Montreal with "Year of the Tiger," The Cruel Intentions from Oslo with "Wasteland," and German thrash band Dust Bolt with "Supergau." The episode moves from dojo rock and...

Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines in this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call . This episode covers new music from The Pretty Reckless and Wycked Angel, major announcements from Tommy Lee and Rachel Bolan, the return of the CBGB Festival, and the launch of a global audition search from The Gems. We also look at Billy Corgan's new television deal, Joan Jett's return to...

Episode Description In part two of our Skid Row deep dive, we follow the band through the aftermath of Slave to the Grind , the cultural shift brought on by grunge, the troubled Subhuman Race era, and the breakup that ended the Sebastian Bach chapter. Nova and Dorian trace the band's tours with Pantera and Soundgarden, the Bon Jovi tension, the infamous KISS answering machine incident, and the yea...

Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines in this week's  Shot of Rock News: Last Call . This episode covers the official Ozzy Osbourne tribute watch benefiting MusiCares, Skid Row's singer search, KISS returning for unmasked Las Vegas shows, Tesla's latest release from Homage , Coheed and Cambria's Neverender Festival, Black Veil Brides' UK events, and more. Additional stori...

What is groove, and why does music make us move? In this solo episode, Dorian Prescott investigates the history, psychology, and cultural power of groove. From jazz swing and funk rhythms to heavy metal breakdowns, groove is the force that connects music to the human body. Through personal stories, music history, and academic research, this episode explores how rhythm creates movement, connection,...

This week on Rockers to Doctors , Nova and Dorian break down the biggest stories in rock and metal. Highlights include: Brian May working on the soundtrack for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film Jimmy Page releasing a rare Led Zeppelin demo recording Emotional updates from the Osbourne family and the future of Ozzfest New music from Firehouse, Stryper, Stanley Simmons, The Warning, and Saba...