The Rock is George Podcast

George Dionne interviews NICK MILLER and TOMMY VAN ARSDALE of DUST BITERS about their current album GUILT. The duo also discuss how the band was formed, the stories behind the singles, working with producer ALEX LACKNER (LAZARUS A.D.), their 2023 live show plans, having local Chicago businesses honor them with their own burger and beer, working on new music, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews VINCENT LANE of REALATION about their current EP release WHAT LIES BENEATH. LANE also discusses the stories behind the singles, writing about life experiences, why the EP is digital release only, landing music partnerships as a indie band, new music on the way, their side project FLANNEL MILLENNIUM, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist TEZZI PERSSON of INFINITE & DIVINE about their latest album ASCENDENCY. Persson also discusses the stories behind the singles, creating their own music videos, how the duo was formed, plans to play live, her side project VENUS 5, and much, much more. *Photos by David Fremberg

George Dionne interviews ROCKnPOD EXPO founder and DECIBEL GEEK PODCAST host CHRIS CZYNSZAK. Czynszak discusses the 2023 ROCKnPOD EXPO in Nashville, TN, how the event was first put together, the challenges involved, bringing together musicians and music podcasters, what to expect at the 3 day event, how he went from blogging to podcasting, having KEELFEST II close out Day 2, past expo memories, an...

George Dionne interviews vocalist ISSA ØVERSVEEN about her latest album LIGHTS OF JAPAN. ISSA also discusses writing and recording with her James & Tom Martin (ex-VEGA), the stories behind the singles, new producer Michele Guaitolli (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS), her shift in music direction, her live show plans, session work, and much, much more. *Photos by Steven Christie

George Dionne interviews GARY HUGHES of TEN about their latest album SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Hughes also discusses writing back-to-back albums during the lockdowns, the stories behind the singles, longtime producer Dennis Ward (KHYMERA), festival appearances in 2023, his relationship with Frontiers Music, the endurance of their SPELLBOUND (1999) album, more TEN music currently in producti...

George Dionne interviews RONNIE ROMERO about his latest covers album Raised on Heavy Radio. Romero also discusses his song selections, his album cover model CORINA MINDA, playing as SUNSTORM live for the first time, whether THE FERRYMEN and LORDS OF BLACK will continue, working with MICHAEL SCHENKER, and much, much more. *Photos by Radu Nicolae & Anca Coleagã

George Dionne interviews FRANK NORDENG RØE of BIG CITY about their latest album Sunwind Sails. Frank also discusses how the band formed, recruiting their current singer, signing with Frontiers Music, his session work, side-projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews ROBBIE CRANE of BLACK STAR RIDERS about their latest album Wrong Side of Paradise. Crane also discusses his recruitment for the band, meeting Scott Goram and not realizing he’s from the U.S., Earache Record’s enthusiasm for their latest release, their European 10th Anniversary Tour, past members appearing on stage, keeping in touch with his old RATT bandmates, and much, mu...

George Dionne interviews ALEXANDER STRANDELL of CROWNE about the supergroup’s latest album Operation Phoenix. Strandell also discusses how the group was formed, the stories behind the singles, if there is a chance Crowne could play live, the return of ART NATION, his involvement with a new Frontier Music project, and much, much more. *Photos by Johannes Malm

George Dionne interviews vocalist JON RICCI of LANSDOWNE about their latest album Medicine. Ricci also discusses the stories behind the singles, how the band was formed and took their name, signing with AFM Records, their surprising fandom in European countries, how quitting the band briefly spawned bigger opportunities, and much, much more. *Photos by Jared Sher Photography

George Dionne interviews ÅGE STEN NILSEN aka “GLAM” of WIG WAM about their latest album Out of the Dark. Nilsen also discusses the stories behind the singles, the success of having one of their older songs appear in opening credits of the PEACEMAKER TV series, the band’s trials and tribulations to get where they are today, their first tour of the US and Australia, his other music ventures, and muc...

George Dionne interviews vocalist ROBIN MCAULEY about his latest solo album Alive. McAuley also discusses the running theme of the album, upcoming videos, opportunities to play his solo material live, his involvement with Raiding the Rock Vault & Icons of Rock, a tease about working with Michael Schenker again, the next BLACK SWAN album, memories of JEFF BECK, the 35th Anniversary of MSG’s Perfect...

George Dionne interviews vocalist / guitarist SETH CROWELL & drummer ZACK FIERMAN of THE FREQS. The Boston-based musicians discuss their latest EP Poachers, how the group was assembled, why an EP over an LP makes sense, their local and national touring aspirations, filming a music video with a professional crew, why record labels aren’t always the way to go, their Boston Music Awards nomination, a...

George Dionne interviews PAUL SABU about his latest album Banshee. SABU also discusses working with Barry Sparks (DOKKEN), his friendship and collaborations with Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT), why it took Frontiers Music so long to get in the PAUL SABU business, will the new album be released on vinyl, working with Frederic Slama (AOR), THEM, and FATAL SMILE, the endurance of his work on the Hard Ro...

George Dionne interviews Serbian vocalist NEVENA (Djordjevic) about her self titled debut album. NEVENA also discusses working with Swedish musician & producer MICHAEL PALACE, her diverse musical background, signing with Frontiers Music, releasing more music independently, bringing her skills to instruction, her experiences competing on First Voice of Serbia, and much, much more. *Photos by Željko...

George Dionne interviews guitarist JEREMY EDGE of THE JEREMY EDGE PROJECT. Edge discusses his latest double album release Saints and Souls Volume 1 & 2, how the project came to be, why the album is being released in two parts, his LED ZEPPELIN & ALICE IN CHAINS influences, why the battle of light & dark makes for great storytelling, DEREK SHERINIAN’s guest spots, the current status of CANDLELIGHT...

George Dionne interviews STEFAN BLOMQVIST, guitarist and vocalist of Swedish rock act BLACK PAISLEY. Blomqvist discusses the band’s latest album Human Nature, the stories behind the singles, working with producer MIKE FRASER, their prominent use of Day of the Dead imagery, naming the band after RITCHIE SAMBORA’S guitar, BON JOVI without Sambora, mingling with his rock heroes, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist ANNA CAROLINA and keyboardist MARKUS LAAKSON of HER SHADOW. The duo discuss their debut album The Ghost Love Chronicles, their genre style of pop-noir, how the project formed, why it took 5 years to come to fruition, singing with Svart Records, touring plans, other music projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews entrepreneur, author, and musician DANIEL CLELAND about his latest book 12 Laws of the Jungle: How to Become a Lethal Entrepreneur. Cleland also discusses his his company Soltara Healing Center, what to expect at one of their ayahuasca retreats, why you should never go into the ‘jungle’ without a machete, taking what he learned in the boardroom and bringing it to the band...

George Dionne interviews guitarist MIKE PLANT & vocalist RICK HUGHES of the Canadian Metal act SWORD. The duo discuss their latest album III, the band’s formation, their debut Metalized (1986) & follow-up Sweet Dreams (1988), what led to them disbanding, what they did in the band’s down time, what led to their reunion, the future of the band, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews KENT HILLI of PERFECT PLAN about their lastest album Brace for Impact. Hilli also discusses the stories behind the singles, competition in the Swedish Melodic Rock scene, how the band signed with Frontiers Music, fronting the lastest version of GIANT, his next solo album, a new collaboration on the horizon, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews JOHNNY GIOELI of ENEMY EYES (HARDLINE, AXEL RUDI PELL, CRUSH 40) about their debut album History’s Hand, how it’s different than his other projects, stories behind the singles, reaching his 100th album release, playing double duty live with Hardline & ARP, the success of Crush 40, possibly having music in the next Sonic The Hedgehog movie, a possible reunion of the 1992 Ha...

George Dionne Interviews JENNIE-ANN SMITH of AVATARIUM about their latest album Death, Where Is Your Sting. Smith also discusses the extras included in the deluxe box set, her musical influences, whether founding member LEIF EDLING (CANDLEMASS) still contributes, playing open air festivals this summer, the upcoming 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews JANNE STARK of MERRYWEATHER STARK WACKERMAN about their latest album Cosmic Affect. Stark also discusses the passing of Neil Merryweather prior to the album's release, how this project morphed out of and is different from MERRYWEATHER STARK, his BANDOLIER KINGS tribute project to BUDGIE, the 42nd anniversary of his early band OVERDRIVE, and much, much more.