The Candid Mic With Fran Strine

Send us Fan Mail Metal guitar legend Phil Demmel joins the podcast for an epic deep dive into his career. From shredding with Vio-lence and delivering crushing riffs in Machine Head , to earning the reputation as the go-to guitarist in emergency situations , Phil has literally saved the show for some of metal’s biggest bands. 🤘 🔥 In this episode: The wild moment Phil learned he was joining Kerry...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode: Jeff Scott Soto Unplugged 🎸 In this epic episode, Fran sits down with the powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto for an unfiltered deep dive into his legendary career. From his explosive early days with Yngwie Malmsteen , to fronting Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) across massive stages, to his bold solo ventures and the hard-hitting Elle...

Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, we dive into:  • How the Sun Don’t Shine lineup came together 🔥 • The emotional and logistical challenges behind a potential Type O Negative tribute show 💚🖤 • Wild truths about the late, great Peter Steele — including the bizarre but true story of how he reportedly grew two inches before his passing 🕯️🧬 We talk legacy, new beginnings...

Send us Fan Mail After 8 years in the shadows, he's back—with fire in his voice and faith in his heart. 🔥⛓️  In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine , Jonathan Lee opens up about walking away from a major label deal, his personal battles, and how faith and family resurrected his passion through Blood of Lions . We dive deep into:  🎤 The emotional toll of stepping...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine , we sit down with the incomparable Jamie Roberts , founder of For The Win Media and one of the most respected voices in modern PR. From launching global campaigns to repping clients across music, tech, books, film, TV, and comic cons , Jamie brings decades of experience and insight into how the media landscape has evolved—and how...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧 In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic , I sit down with Scott Alderman , the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour —a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot , Slayer , Sevendust , Amen , and th...

Send us Fan Mail 🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸 Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery ! 🤘 Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain , his legendary run with Sevendust , the evolution of Dark New Day , and the raw truth behind his powerful...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥 Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine , we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman , the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸. We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the worl...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – featuring the insanely talented Phil Buckman ! From headlining stages with Filter and Fuel , to voicing the iconic Carl’s Jr. ads for years, Phil Buckman is a true multi-hyphenate artist. 🎸🎤🎧 In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into Phil’s incredible journey — including his recent role on the HBO smash hit series The...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ 🔥 Rock 'n' Roll fans, this one’s for YOU! 🔥 I sit down with 🎸 Rachel Bolan , founding member and bassist of the legendary hard rock band Skid Row , for a no-holds-barred conversation you can’t miss ! 🤘 We dive deep into: ✅ The band’s ongoing search for a new lead singer 🎤 ✅ Rachel’s badass soap line Dirty R...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧 🔥 In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with the one and only Liberty DeVitto — the iconic drummer best known for his 30+ years of powerhouse performances and studio work with Billy Joel . From classic albums like The Stranger , 52nd Street , Glass Houses , and An Innocent Man , Lib...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun) 🔥 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine , we sit down with Glen Sobel , legendary drummer for Alice Cooper , to talk all things rock, rhythm, and resilience. Glen opens up about: ✅ How he landed the Alice Cooper gig ✅ The story behind his jaw-dropping drum solo in Hired Gu...

Send us Fan Mail 🎤 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Live & Unfiltered! 🎤 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine , I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Gregory Malphurs to explore what fuels his creativity and the inspiration behind his stunning artwork. From his artistic process to the emotions woven into each piece, we uncover the stories that make his work truly one-...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode 3! 🎙️🎸   This week, I sit down with the legendary Herman Li from DragonForce to dive into the band’s origins and the impact of their iconic track "Through the Fire and Flames"! 🚀 From Guitar Hero to movies, commercials, and now Fortnite* this song has taken on a life of its own! 🎮🎶  Don’t miss this exclusive interview wher...

Send us Fan Mail The Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine In this episode of The Candid Mic Podcast , host Fran Strine sits down with Rudy Sarzo , the legendary bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, including Ozzy Osbourne , Dio , Whitesnake , and Quiet Riot . We dive deep into Rudy’s career, discussing his time with the iconic Randy Rhoads and the lasting influence Randy h...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine ! 🥁🔥🎸 In this episode of The Candid Mic , Fran Strine sits down with John Humphrey , the hard-hitting drummer of Seether —one of rock’s biggest bands, with [insert number] million albums sold and multiple gold/platinum records! 🤘 John opens up about his lifelong love for KISS , sharing exclusive stories about his...