Thunder Underground

In this episode we discuss the metal onslaught that was Death Angel / Exmortus / Hell Fire / Arkhon / Severmind and more at Venue Shrine in Tulsa, we also talk the return of Kirk Windstein to DOWN, David Lee Roth opening for KISS, discuss 2020 tours from Sepultura / Crowbar / Sacred Reich, Symphony X / Primal Fear / Firewind, Def Leppard / Motley Crue / Poison / Joan Jett, Joel Grind of Toxic Holo...

In this episode we are joined by Brian Tichy. Brian talks with us about his new band Silverthorne, Pete Shoulder, Daniel Spree, how the band formed, writing, album plans, the music he and Pete worked on with Dean and Robert Deleo of Stone Temple Pilots, the 25th anniversary of the Pride & Glory album, how he stays in shape, speed bagging, That Metal Show, Peter Criss, KISS, John Bonham and his new...

In this episode we are joined by Scott Baughn and Gary Wofford of Outlaw Devils. Scott and Gary talk about the formation of their new band, Jerry ---, Rob Tate, working with Sid Falck and what he has brought to the album, DSN Music, Gary's history in music, Scott and Gary's first band together, Rocklahoma, Ruff Justice, Ashlyn Geer, Motorhead, writing, touring, The Irons Maidens, Vixen, and a ton...

In this episode we are joined by Dizzy Reed of GNR and Hookers & Blow. Dizzy talks with us about H&B's forthcoming covers album, what kind of songs to expect, Johnny Kelly, playing a retirement home, touring, his vocals, Mick Jagger, writing, Del James, working with the underrated Ricky Warwick, Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe, the Forgotten Cases video, his next solo album, working with Golden Robot...

Dizzy Reed of Guns n' Roses and Hookers & Blow joins the podcast. Look for this episode in the coming days!

In this episode we are joined by Jamie Brown of Roxanne. Jamie talks with us about the album "Radio Silence", the process of deciding to make a new album after 30 years, making videos for Roxanne and other bands, the origins of "Man in the Moon" and how it ended up with The Scream and John Corabi, Racer X, working with George Lynch, Ray Luzier of Korn and Dug Pinnick of Kings X, KXM, love for King...

In this episode we are joined by Jimmy and Brax of Violent Victim and we premiere their debut single, Before Creation. They talk with us about new music from VV, when to expect an EP, working with Charles Ireland at Backshack Studio, learning from each other, their writing process, Tristan Davis, David Steele, Rocky Jackson, juggling more than one band, Fist of Rage, Tamam Shud,, Enslaved by Fear,...

In this episode we are joined by Kenny Hickey of Silvertomb. Kenny talks with us about the new album "Edge of Existence", how the second album is already written, writing lyrics, working with Joseph James, Aaron Joos joining the band, forming Silvertomb after Seventh Void, being the frontman, Jamey Jasta, Paul McCartney, writing with Peter Steele, Type O Negative, touring and more! We open the epi...

In this episode we are joined by Linda Lou of Marishi Ten. Linda talks with us about Marishi Ten's recent singles, when new music is coming, albums compared to singles, writing, her early days playing guitar and singing, being in orchestra, early influences like Judas Priest, playing flute, Opeth and more. We kick off the episode with talk about the fantastic recent Last in Line and Fist of Rage s...

In this episode we are joined by Alan Robert of Life of Agony. Alan talks with us about the writing process on The Sound of Scars, continuing the story told on River Runs Red from 26 years ago, Sylvia Massey, what went into the music, production, sounds, etc. Alan also discusses the addition of Veronica Bellino, the longevity of the band, Joey Z, Mina Caputo, the bands ever changing varied sounds,...

In this episode we are joined by Stephen DeAcutis of Stevie D ft Corey Glover. He talks to us about the new album, the long process of making it a reality, writing the songs, how working with Corey Glover came about, self producing, Lenny Kravitz, St Jude's, and much more including a surprise cameo from Dave Bickler, the original vocalist of Survivor. We kick the episode off with a review of Rival...

In this episode we discuss the recent news of James Hetfield entering rehab and Metallica cancelling their AUS tour, we talk the recent news headlines from David Lee Roth involving Van Halen and John 5, the recent hospitalization of Lou Gramm, the almighty Glenn Hughes joining Dead Daisies and the mighty John Corabi departing, the mind bending new album from Sturgill Simpson, the news Clutch is br...

In this episode we are joined by Don Jamieson. Don talks about constructing jokes, touring with Zakk Sabbath, Zakk Wylde, being on the road with Faster Pussycat, the difference between opening for a band and doing a comedy club, Pop Evil, Megadeth, That Metal Show, Monsters of Rock cruise, Metallica, Dean Delray, Larry the Cable Guy, Amon Amarth being his gateway band to death metal, how Greta Van...

In this episode we discuss several concerts from the past month. We look back at our experiences seeing the Knotfest Roadshow (each in different cities) and the performances from Slipknot, Gojira, Volbeat and Behemoth. We talk a look at recent great sets from Hellyeah, Nonpoint in OKC, Sevendust in Fayettevile, Jinger in OKC, Soulfly, Incite and the never ending greatness from Unearth in OKC, Chri...

In this episode we are joined by Adam Joad of Scattered Hamlet & Dale Diver of GRIND. The two frontmen discuss various topics including Donald Trump, musicians talking politics, WWE, Ric Flair, Bon Jovi, David Lee Roth, Ted Nugent, Tom Morello, The Rock, noodling, The Dukes of Hazzard and fighting the Duke boys, Grind's new album, new music coming from Scattered Hamlet, and more. We also play a so...

In this episode we are joined by Neil Fallon of Clutch. Neil talks to us about the Weathermaker Vault Series, the influence of ZZ Top, touring with Killswitch Engage, keeping an original lineup intact, lyric writing process, Tom Waits, re-recording old Clutch songs, playing albums in their entirety, his thoughts on WestWorld, Bonnie Rait, Nikola Tesla, SpongeBob and more. We kick off the episode w...

In this episode we are joined by Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage. Mike talks with us about KSE's forthcoming album "Atonement," the two singles that have been released, working with Metal Blade, touring with Clutch, Jesse Leach, Adam D as a producer, Andy Sneap, connecting with audiences at festivals, the experience of touring with Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, Death Ray Vision, DarkiCon Desig...

The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well. The Van Halen edition debuted over 2 years ago, and we take a quick look back at what has happened in the time since (basically nothing.) We then revisit our talk where we listened to every Van Halen album from front to back in chronological order. We all know th...

In this episode we are joined by Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard and Last in Line. Vivian talks about Last in Line's recent album II, the band's writing dynamic, the progression of the band, Phil Soussan's style compared to Jimmy Bain's, the name, the early vision of the band, why Andrew Freeman is the perfect vocalist for LIL, shaping the setlist with oriignals and Dio songs moving forward, workin...

In this episode Night Demon returns to the podcast. First, Jason Carroll joins us as we talk about Lynch Mob at IDL, Last in Line, Steel Woods at Cain's, Sprout and Dusty Grant on Booze Bars Guitars II Tour, Tejon Street Corner Thieves, Felina Rivera, Lamb of God, Testament, Blind Oath on Good Day Tulsa, Crypt Trip, The Well, Grind, Scattered Hamlet, and we play a song from Severmind. We then get...

The "Every Album in a Row" series started as a YouTube exclusive, but the time has come to make these available via the podcast as well. The Motley Crue edition debuted 2 years ago, and we take a quick look back at what has happened in the time since. We then revisit our talk where we listened to every Motley Crue album from front to back in chronological order. We all know these classic albums, b...

In this episode we take a look back at some recent concerts. We talk about Rivals Sons and The Sheepdogs in Fort Smith, The Interrupters at Coachella, Whitey Morgan at Stagecoach, Sting / Joan Jett / Collective Soul / Trombone Shorty at KaaBoo Texas, we discuss the new album from Bible of the Devil, and we play new songs from Bible of the Devil and Hersker. We also talk about Night Demon, Jason Le...

In this episode we talk about Rocklahoma 2019. We have made the trip to all 13 Rocklahoma events in Pryor, OK, and we look at what made this one stand out. The camp sites, the people, the storms, the new stages, and of course the bands. We talk about the phenomenal ROK performances from Sevendust, Avatar, Alien Weaponry, Beasto Blanco, and Bad Wolves, the show stealing performance from Corrosion o...

In this episode we are joined by Chuck Garric. Chuck talks to us about Beasto Blanco's forthcoming album "We Are', how the band's progression will shape the new album, touring with Halestorm, writing music that fits a theatrical show, what Calico Cooper and Brother Latham bring to the band, learning from the many guitarists he has worked with in Alice Cooper's band, love for Danko Jones, Mother Lo...

In this episode we are joined by Ethan Luck. Ethan talks to us about the start of Metal Up Your Podcast, Clint Wells, other name ideas for the podcast, the culture around their podcast, Speak N Destroy, S&M2, Black Ticket diehards, reactions to him doing a podcast, Needtobreathe, Kings of Leon, his solo album 'Let it Burn', writing reggae music, growing up as a fan of ska, and a lot more. We kick...