The Rock is George Podcast

George Dionne interviews guitarist August Zadra about his current solo project ZADRA. August is also a member of Dennis Deyoung’s live band and Waiting for Monday with American Idol finalist Rudy Cardenas. Zara’s latest album is Guiding Light and he discusses it plus his other projects and more.

George Dionne interviews Walt Novak, frontman & co-creator of the New York City band SickWalt. Walt discusses his latest EP Maxxed, the history of the band, and the future of SickWalt.

George Dionne interviews Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons about her latest book Life Is So Strange: Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Prince & Beyond.

George Dionne interviews Melodic Rock/Prog Rock artist Lana Lana about her latest album Neptune Blue. Lane also discusses working with her husband Erik Norlander (Dukes of the Orient, Rocket Scientist), returning to music after a 10 year break, how the industry has changed while she was away, and much, much more…

George Dionne interviews guitarist Tino Troy of UK act Praying Mantis about their latest album Katharsis. Troy also discusses the band’s touring options, working with Steve Mann of Lionheart, memories of making their 1st album, and much, much, more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist Rick Pierce of the Rick Pierce Group (Q5, TKO, Nightshade) about his upcoming studio album. Pierce also discusses why this isn’t a Q5 album, working with his former TKO singer, having to buy drinks for Accept, and auditioning for Megadeth.

George Dionne interviews Steve Mann of the UK band Lionheart about the re-release of their 2017 album Second Nature. Mann also discusses touring with Michael Schenker, his other musical projects, and the state of the music industry.

George Dionne interviews actress & musician Kelly Monrow Dowdle about her latest EP Pronoia. Kelly also discusses her acting career, philosophies on life, and her foray into fashion.

George Dionne interviews Valentine bassist Gerard Zappa about their new compilation Demos From the Attic. Zappa also discusses the band’s beginnings, their struggles, and their ties to Journey.

George Dionne interviews The Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty about his new book She Walks In Beauty: My Quest for the Bigger Picture. McCarty also discusses his various music projects over the years including Box of Frogs, Stairway, his solo career, and of course The Yardbirds.

George Dionne interviews Steve Overland about his latest album with Groundbreaker, Soul to Soul. The FM frontman also discusses his other projects Overland and Lonerider.

George interviews frontman Roy Cathey of The Fifth about their latest self-titled EP. Roy also discusses his return to classic rock, making a theatrical music video, and the band he fronted in the early ‘90s Cold Sweat.

George interviews drummer Carmine Appice about his latest album Energy Overload under the Appice Perdomo Project banner. Carmine also discusses the other projects he’s worked on this year including the Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, and more…

George interviews guitarist & songwriter Herman Frank. Together they discuss Herman’s latest album with Victory, Gods of Tomorrow. His upcoming project, Iron Allies with David Reece. His solo material. And whether he’d consider a return to Accept.

George interviews Jim Peterik about his latest album under the banner of Jim Peterik & World Stage, Tigress: The Women Who Rock The World. Jim is known the world over for his work with Survivor from 1979-1996. He still fronts his first band Ides of March, as well as the Melodic Rock project he founded in 2003 Pride of Lions. Jim is a great story teller and he covers a lot ground about his various...

George interviews frontman Erik Mårtensson of the Swedish Melodic Rock band Eclipse. Together they talk about the band’s latest album Wired, as well as Erik’s side projects W.E.T., Nordic Union, and Ammunition.

George interviews guitarist & vocalist Pat McManus of The Pat McManus Band and the 1980s group Mama’s Boys. Together they talk about Pat’s latest album Full Service Resumed, as well as his time with Mama’s Boys, working as a session musician, and much, much more.

George interviews bassist & vocalist Sam Spade of The Midnight Devils. Together they discuss the band’s 2018 album Something Bigger, where they are in the process of their follow up album, and life back out on the road.

George interviews frontman Toby Jepson & guitarist Sam Wood of the UK band Wayward Sons. Together they discuss the band’s latest album Even Up The Score.

George interviews musician and composer Vince DiCola. Together they discuss DiCola’s latest album Only Time Will Tell, his time working on the Staying Alive, Rocky IV, and Transformers: The Movie Soundtracks, his work with video games, and much, much more.

George interviews Pete Godfrey, Lee Revills, and Rob Naylor of the UK Melodic Rock band The Blood Red Saints. Together they discuss the band’s latest release Undisputed.

George interviews Mizzie Maxx, the front woman of the Australian ‘80s inspired act Hit ‘n’ Mizz. Maxx discusses the band’s latest EP Action, their upcoming full-length, and what the band scene is like in and around Australia.

George interviews music artist Polychuck. Together they discuss his new EP release Shadows Exposed, his past music endeavors, and his love for Muay Thai.

George interviews vocalist Eric Harmon and guitarist Dustin Back of the band Reverend Jack. The duo discusses their new album A Mile From Home which features members of Whitesnake, Foreigner, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more…

George interviews Dan Tracey about his band Save The World and their duel album releases One and Two. Tracey also discusses his work with Alan Parsons.