the Pennsylvania Rock Show

Some bands make noise. Others make a statement. On Episode 849 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show , we turn our attention to Lyssa Quell , a band built around controlled chaos, emotional intensity, crushing heaviness, and the transformative power of music. Lyssa Quell emerges as a force of controlled chaos, turning rage into an artistic expression that is as deliberate as it is intense. The band’s iden...

Northeast Ohio. Zero restraint. Pure hard rock. On Episode 848 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill Domiano introduces listeners to Jonni Law , a veteran Northeast Ohio hard rock and classic rock band bringing big guitars, powerful vocals, and a traditional rock-and-roll mentality into a new chapter with independent record label Cranked Up Records. Built around experienced musicians and a live-firs...

Dream the Heavy returns to the Pennsylvania Rock Show for Episode 847, bringing new music, new stories, and an update on everything that has been happening since their last appearance on the show. This time around, Dream the Heavy is here to promote their brand-new single, “ New Religion ,” and talk about their upcoming EP. The band has been continuing to build momentum in the Pittsburgh music sce...

On Episode 846 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show , Bill Domiano sits down with Nashville-based country artist Dylan Bradley , a Western Pennsylvania native whose music connects the sounds, stories, and experiences of home with the songwriting traditions of Nashville. Raised in Oakdale, Pennsylvania , just outside Pittsburgh, Dylan Bradley grew up surrounded by music. His early influences ranged from c...

Tonight on Episode 845 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill sits down with Adjustable Mustard , a Nashville-based psychedelic rock duo creating a dense, hypnotic, fuzz-drenched sound that blurs the lines between psychedelic rock, garage rock, alternative rock, and experimental music. Built around the introspective, train-of-thought vocals of Katie Pitts and the expansive instrumentation of multi-in...

Tonight on Episode 844 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill sits down with The Velvet Drip , a new doom rock project bringing a darker, heavier, and atmospheric sound to the Pennsylvania music scene. The conversation explores the band's debut album, Chapter One , the creative vision behind the project, their newest music video, and what comes next for The Velvet Drip. Doom rock has always had a...

The Pennsylvania Rock Show heads to  The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival  for Episode 843, as Bill and his daughter spend two of the three days celebrating the incredible original music coming out of Western Pennsylvania. Emmalin spent time taking some of the photos and just absorbing the great music scene. This special festival episode shines a spotlight on local musicians, independent band...

The Pennsylvania Rock Show takes a unique approach for Episode 842 as Bill sits down with the members of  The Charge Ups , formerly known as Chip & The Charge Ups, in separate segments for an in-depth look at one of the most ambitious releases to come out of the Pennsylvania rock scene. On September 4, The Charge Ups will release not one, not two, but four new albums: three individual solo alb...

The Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes members of Skell for Episode 841 as Bill dives into the band's past, present, and future. This episode explores the release of the remastered version of “Suicide Eyes,” Skell's upcoming album, their upcoming live performance with A Common Crown at Edgewood Winery on August 28th, and the return of Pat “Bones” Bono to the band. For fans of Pittsburgh rock,...

Episode 840 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show takes Bill on the road to the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, where he breaks out the mobile podcast setup and heads backstage to catch up with some old friends. This time, Bill sits down inside an RV with Kiki, Jessie, and Rich of Pennsylvania folk-rock band,  Rising Regina . Rising Regina previously appeared on the Pennsylvania Rock Show all the way back i...

The Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes Refestramus (re-fes-TRA-mus), the Chicago-based progressive hard rock project led by songwriter and drummer Derek Ferguson. In Episode 839, Bill sits down with Derek for an in-depth conversation about the band's unusual name, musical influences, songwriting, recording process, and the creative ideas behind Refestramus. The name Refestramus was coined by Dere...

The Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes Pittsburgh powerhouse BombChele & The Bangs for an energetic conversation about original music, hard rock, pop punk, songwriting, live performances, and the band's journey through the Pittsburgh music scene. This six-person rock band is proving that you don't have to choose between infectious hooks, intelligent lyrics, crushing guitar riffs, and an u...

When plans change, the Pennsylvania rock community always finds a way to keep the music alive. Episode 837 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show proves exactly that as Joey and Paul Cha of Pittsburgh-area hard rock band  Black Ridge  step in for an unforgettable conversation about their music, upcoming performances, and the passion that fuels one of Western Pennsylvania’s rising independent rock bands. Ho...

Episode 836 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes one of Pittsburgh’s most unique and genre-defying underground bands,  Dros Monarch . Host Bill sits down with the four musicians behind the project to discuss how a random group of local musicians evolved into one of the city’s most original heavy music acts. According to the band, “Four random dudes you ain’t never heard of from Pittsburgh who ha...

Episode 835 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes Colorado hard rock powerhouse  Sin on Six  for an in-depth conversation about their music, journey, influences, and growing reputation as one of the most exciting independent hard rock bands in the Denver music scene. Hailing from Englewood, Colorado, Sin on Six has built a loyal following through groove-driven guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, pow...

Episode 834 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes the return of Pittsburgh-area hard rock band  Dragline  for a special look back and look forward. Host Bill revisits  Episode 409 , originally recorded in February 2018, when he took the Pennsylvania Rock Show on the road to hang out with the band at their rehearsal space. What followed was one of the most entertaining and unpredictable interviews...

Tonight on the Pennsylvania Rock Show, host Bill welcomes Pittsburgh nu-metal powerhouse  GUIDES  to discuss the recent May 13th release of their explosive new singles, “ DRAIN ” & “ Failure/Defines .” Emerging from the thriving Pittsburgh heavy music scene, GUIDES continues to build momentum with a sound that combines the textured aggression of classic nu-metal with the emotional intensity an...

Episode 832 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show shines a spotlight on Pennsylvania rock band Keltari as host Bill welcomes the band for an in-depth conversation about their musical journey, creative evolution, and the release of their powerful new EP, Beautiful Disaster. Keltari’s story began in 2019 when brothers Logan Johnson and Levi Johnson joined forces to create original music driven by passion, d...

Episode 831 Part 2 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes acclaimed Nashville-based blues-rock artist Trevor Finlay to celebrate the release of his brand-new single, "Shut The Hell Up." Host Bill sits down with the veteran musician, songwriter, producer, and session player to discuss a remarkable career spanning more than three decades in the music industry. Trevor Finlay has earned his...

Episode 831 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show welcomes acclaimed Nashville-based blues-rock artist Trevor Finlay to celebrate the release of his brand-new single, "Shut The Hell Up." Host Bill sits down with the veteran musician, songwriter, producer, and session player to discuss a remarkable career spanning more than three decades in the music industry. \Trevor Finlay has earned his reputa...

Episode 830 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features an outdoor interview with  The Jaded Lips , recorded live at Mammoth Fest on May 31, 2026, at Mammoth Park. Host Bill sits down with the Altoona-based rock band to discuss their newest single,  “ Karma ,”  released on June 5th and now available on all major streaming platforms. Known for their energetic performances and authentic approach to songw...

Tonight’s episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show pulls back the curtain on the real world of being a working musician. Host Bill welcomes Mike Metzger, better known as Memphis Mike, for a brutally honest conversation about surviving and thriving in the underground music scene. This is not the polished social media version of rock and roll. This is the reality of long drives, broken-down vans, late-...

Episode 828 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show takes listeners directly into the heart of the Millvale Music Festival as Bill spends Day 2 capturing live gig photography and conducting spontaneous street interviews with musicians, bands, and artists from across the independent music scene. This special festival edition of the Pennsylvania Rock Show delivers an authentic behind-the-scenes look at one of...

Episode 827 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features Shiva Skydriver, the dynamic rock duo from Mount Pleasant consisting of vocalist and bassist Kelsey James and guitarist Ed Skero. In this episode, host Bill sits down with the band to discuss their musical evolution, the meaning behind the name Shiva Skydriver, their songwriting process, and the journey leading up to the release of their upcoming...

Episode 826 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features bands  Burnt Santa  and  IntoxXxication , as host Bill dives into the history, rebirth, and continuing legacy of these underground projects . Founded in the 1990s by longtime collaborators Anthony Zangara and Henry Ray Branch, Burnt Santa became known for its dedication to blues rock. Anthony and Henry served as the primary songwriters behind the...