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The Hook Rocks Live Album Review Quarterly series continues with a discussion on the legendary Rush album "Exit Stage Left". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to bands legacy and what lead to this being the peak of Rush's career. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network     http://pantheonpodcasts.com     https:/...

Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares talks the bands new album "Voices" out March 10th and the addition of a third member on the latest Hook Rocks Podcast. Chris speaks to the growth and evolution of the band and his approach on the new album versus "Heavy Shoes". Please enjoy the episode!   Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https:...

Dorothy Martin from Dorothy returns to The Hook Rocks Podcast to talk Women in Rock, her latest single "Black Sheep", and the year anniversary of her critically acclaimed album "Gifts From The Holy Ghost". Please enjoy the conversation!   Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Dorothy https://doro...

On the fifth installment of The Hook Rocks Conversations & Collaborations we get another peek behind the curtain with Ace Von Johnson from LA Guns & Sam "Bam" Koltun from Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, & Budderside. We discuss their friendship, the grind of touring, being a hired gun, and much more. Please enjoy the conversation. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://...

Singer/Songwriter Austin Meade checks while on the road with The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Austin talks about his latest album "Abstract Art of An Unstable Mind" & his approach to writing music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Austin Meade https://www.austinm...

After a year out on the road Abbyk returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight with her new single "Better Off". The song is her hardest and heaviest song yet. Abby shares stories about her journey over the past year and what lead to the creation of her new song. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts...

The UK rock scene is producing great music from several great bands and Deadblondestars has positioned themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Singer/guitarist Gary Walker joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands highly acclaimed new album "Metamorphosis" on an all new episode of The New Music Spotlight. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com...

The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Orianthi show at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL.   Please enjoy the episode!   Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network   http://pantheonpodcasts.com    https://twitter.com/pantheonpods    https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts   Orianthi   https://www.orianthi.me    https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/    https://twitter.com/orianthi    https://www.instagram....

The band Empyre is quickly becoming one of the faces of the emerging UK rock scene! WIth their new album "Relentless" out March 31st lead singer Henrik Steenholdt returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands new music and how the creative process differed from the previous album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/...

Jared James Nichols checks in with The Hook Rocks to discuss his new self titled album out this past January. Jared discusses his approach and going beyond his comfort zone with his new music. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjam...

Sydney Taylor returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. From the days of being in Black Sabbath to reaching the height of his popularity with his music in the '80s and his reality TV show in the 2000's Ozzy has stood the test of time. We reflect on his career, his music, and his place in rock history. Please enjoy the episode!   Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pant...

Their music is instantly recognizable with decades of songs that connect with each generation. The Hook Rocks talks with the legendary guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Daxx Nielsen about Cheap Trick, Jeff Beck, their presence in pop culture, and the new project with Andy Rio, Rock'n Vodka. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.fac...

Renowned producer and songwriter Scott Stevens talks with The Hook Rocks about his career, the new single "Spirits High" from his band The Exies, and much more. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Scott Stevens https://www.indegoot.com/scott-stevens The Exies - https:/...

"East Coast/West Coast In Between" is the new album by Fastest Land Animal! Lead singer & guitarist Screamin Jack Novak joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk their new music and influences plus much more. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Fastest Land Anim...

The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the US Senate Hearing against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. We discuss their attempts to manipulate the live entertainment market on multiple fronts and an update on the ongoing regulations against TIKTok. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network     http://pantheonpodcasts.com     https://twitter.com/pantheonpods...

The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Buddy Guy & Leilani Kilgore show at Buddy Guy's Blues Legends in Chicago, IL.   Please enjoy the episode!   Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network   http://pantheonpodcasts.com     https://twitter.com/pantheonpods     https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts     Buddy Guy     https://buddyguy.com     https://www.facebook.com/therealbuddyguy     https://twitter.com/...

Guitarist/Singer Richie Kotzen joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the upcoming Winery Dogs album "lll" out February 3rd. Richie talks reconnecting with Mike Portnoy, & Billy Sheehan plus much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods The Winery Dogs http://www.thewinerydo...

2022 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums ND TOP 5 EP'S with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 2 of the discussion as we countdown from #10 through #1. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com   https://twitter.com/pantheonpods   https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts   C...

2022 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums AND The TOP 5 EP'S with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 1 of the discussion as we countdown from #20 through #11. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com   https://twitter.com/pantheonpods   https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcas...

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2022! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the 4th quarter of 2022 and choose are favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections.  Please enjoy...

Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Leilani Kilgore is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Leilani talks about the importance of the blues, writing music for both the guitar and lyrically, and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Leilani...

With two new singles to finish of 2022 Robert Jon & The Wreck are ready to embark on a UK/European tour beginning this February before returning to the states. Robert Jon Burrison talks with The Hook Rocks about the upcoming tour, their new singles, and their evolution as artists. Please enjoy the episode!  Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/...

With her new album "Head Above Water"  coming out in January singer/songwriter Laura Cox talks with The Hook Rocks about her new music, her evolution as an artist, and more. Please enjoy the episode.    Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Laura Cox https://www.lauracoxmusic.com https://www.face...

The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk the history and resurgence of vinyl. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network  http://pantheonpodcasts.com  https://twitter.com/pantheonpods  https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts  Rob/SkyLabTapes  https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes  The Hook Rocks  https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks  https://twitter.c...

Black Lakes vocalist Will Preston joins Jay Scott on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Recently chosen by Emerging Rock Bands magazine as having the album of the year Will talks about his rock 'n' roll journey, Black Lakes debut album "For All We've Left Behind", and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/Pa...