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In this episode we are joined by Doug Burgess of DEB Concerts / Rocklahoma's D&B Processing Stage. Doug talks to us about the recent news that Axis Entertainment has left Rocklahoma, what we can expect from the D&B Processing Stage, how close Rocklahoma was to ending, the changes he knows about for Rocklahoma 2019, local/regional bands in the Rocklahoma region having more opportunities, AEG Presen...

In this episode we are joined by Tim Sult of Clutch, and we recap Thunder Underground Fest 2018. First up, we talk about the show featuring fantastic sets Sevendust, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown and Clutch at Cain's Ballroom, followed by our talk with Tim Sult. Tim talks about touring with Sevendust and Tyler Bryant, Book of Bad Decisions, working with Vance Powell, lineup longevity, JP Gaster, Da...

It is Thunder Underground Fest week, and we are looking forward to this weekend in the episode. Steve Murdock will be the Stage Manager for this weekend's event at the Venue Shrine, and he joins us to talk TU Fest, stories from past events, what he has coming up with his Murdock Productions, Murderous Mary, Donnie Rich, Pantera, Slayer, Rocklahoma, Led Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet, Solidify, Machine...

In this episode we cover Stone Temple Pilots in the "Every Album in a Row" series. Brandon Dingler of Dryvr joined us as we listened to STP's entire discography, covering 93 songs over 7 studio albums, 1 EP, and 5 tracks from compilations. We've all heard these songs many times, but listening to everything in order gives us a chance to not only talk about our favorite tracks, but see how the mater...

In this episode Trent is joined by all 4 members of Zen Hipster. ZH is reuniting to hit the stage for the first time in 5.5 years at Thunder Underground Fest. We talk about what brought them back together, their sound, how the name became ironic, the underrated musical genius of Eric Reese, their beginnings, writing, songs from their catalog, past gigs, what we can expect moving forward, and more!...

In this episode we are joined by Steve Ray. Steve talks to us about the Oklahombres breaking up, how close Pit Bulls on Crack were to reuniting, him hosting Thunder Underground Fest 2018, and then Steve turns the table for the second half of the episode and interviews us. He asks us about the start of the podcast, contacting artists, interviewing Gene Simmons, animals, and more! We kick the episod...

In this episode we talk about the forthcoming album from Tantric, "Mercury Retrograde." (Released Oct. 5th) We also talk about Alice in Chains new album "Rainier Fog", AIC at the Brady Theater, Motley Crue recording new music, ModernMyth at Vanguard, Upon a Burning Body and Neckrogoblikon at 89th Street in OKC, Machine in the Mountain and Billy Joe Winghead at Vanguard, Screaming Red Mutiny / Less...

In this episode we are joined by all 3 members of Night Demon. They talk to us about the new live album, Live Darkness, why there is a live album this early in their career, thoughts on other live albums, coming back to touring America, playing festivals in Europe, Wacken, calling out 'fans', their timetable for the next studio album, plans for release shows in the US in 2019, youtube, Accept, Pan...

In this episode we are joined by Robert Davis of Animal Waves. We kick the show off with reviews of the stunning new Alter Bridge concert film, and the fantastic new album from Clutch - both of which come out this Friday. We then get into our talk with Robert, and he discusses the forthcoming debut EP from Animal Waves (Sept 28th), how the sound developed, working with Nathaniel Cox, what Charles...

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Martin of Candlebox. Kevin talks to us about the 25th anniversary shows with the original lineup, performing deep cuts, what the current lineup brings, Dave Krusen's drumming, working with G4L Records, how he started working with Marcus, his goals as Head of A&R, the bands he is working with, his experience with A&R guys like Guy Oseary, his thoughts on the c...

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In this episode we go over 2 of the recent shows from Slayer's final tour. We talk about the blistering sets from Slayer, thrash titans Anthrax and Testament, the mighty Lamb of God, and the pummeling opening set from Napalm Death. Each band brought it 100%, and we discuss it all here. We kick the episode off with a tribute to the loss of the amazing voice and presence of Huntress, Jill Janus. We...

In this episode we are joined by Frank Hannon of Tesla. Frank talks about his "From One Place… to Another" albums, choosing the songs, the status of Vol 3, his solo output throughout the years, a vinyl reissue of his first solo work, the MOR Cruise, the Moody Blues cruise, working with Jared James Nichols, Phil Collen producing Tesla, when to expect the new Tesla album, touring with Def Leppard, S...

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In this episode we are joined by Mike dean of COC. Mike talks with us about COC's new album "No Cross No Crown," working with John Custer throughout the years, the writing process, touring, Pepper Keenan, Reed Mullin, what's it's like adapting to other drummers, touring with Black Label Society, gaining new fans, performing to crowds that may not know COC, playing Cody Jink's Loud and heavy Fest,...

In this episode we are joined by CJ and Paullett to talk about the We Are Tulsa Tribute show. Paullett and CJ talk to us about where the idea came from, the concept, the format, how bands reacted to the idea, where they hope to see the event go, Murdock Productions, The Plums, the bands playing, and a ton more. We play brand new songs from Travis Ford and the Rebel Souls and Jason Ford. We also ta...

In this episode we are joined by Let Slip the Dogs. Travis, Bryan and Onion Man join us to debut the 4 tracks from their new EP "We Raise the Leg." These tracks are exclusive to the podcast, and can only be heard digitally for the next 2 weeks on this episode. LTSD talk to us about the EP, writing, recording, their formation, what Onion Man has brought to the band, David Castro Band, The Plums, th...

In this episode we are joined by Jim Wilson. Jim talks with us about his new solo album "Now Playing," how he started working with Phil Jones, collaborating with Mike Campbell and Marc Ford, future writing and collaborations with Bernard Fowler, new music coming from Motor Sister, writing with Scott, John, Joey in Motor Sister, working with Rocco DeLuca, Henry Rollins reaction to the new album, wo...

In this episode we are joined by Gnarwolf. We kick off the episode with talk about Trent's trip to Vinnie Paul's Memorial at Bomb Factory in Dallas, the fantastic 4th album from Night Flight Orchestra, the great return album from the Street Dogs, and we play a track from Dirty Rotten. Then all four members of Gnarwolf join us to talk about their upcoming national Kiss My D-Tour with Covina, playin...

In this episode we pay tribute to the mighty Vinnie Paul of Pantera / Hellyeah / Damageplan / Rebel Meets Rebel. We talk about Big Vin, and then get present our Pantera #EveryAlbumInARow for the first time via the podcast. 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, and this week makes no better time for t...

In this episode we are joined by CJ Pierce. CJ talks with us about As Above So Below, his brother Jacob Pierce, playing festivals, Rocklahoma, when we can expect new music from Drowning Pool, Jasen Moreno from DP, As Strange As Angels with Norman Matthews, working with the Sound Foundation, Pantera, Gene Simmons, writing, and a ton more. We kick off the episode with a song from Shadows Remain, Tre...

In this episode we are joined by Shaun McCoy of Bobaflex. Shaun talks to us about the band's 8th album,'Eloquent Demons', a forthcoming vinyl single release, Third Man Records, vinyl, how the business has changed since their 1st album, when we can expect the next album, covering a band like Pink Floyd, constant touring, Diet Rite, being in a band with his brother, Daredevil, how his father influen...

In this episode we talk about Rocklahoma 2018. We have made the trip to all 12 Rocklahoma events in Pryor, OK, and we look at what made this one stand out. The camp sites, the people, the behind the scenes, and of course the bands. We talk about the brand new albums and phenomanal ROK performances from Sevendust and Ghost, and we talk performances from Solidify, As Above / So Below, Cheap Trick st...

It is Rocklahoma week and Anniversary week! We celebrate the podcast's 3rd anniversary by bringing back Scott Squires of Down For Five and 9 of Dead Metal Society. We talk about their past experiences playing Rocklahoma, playing ROK 2018, what they are looking forward to at ROK this year, their history together, the "Dead Kiss Society" songs that the members of DMS have recorded with help from som...

In this episode we are joined by Tommy Victor of Prong. Tommy talks with us about touring with Helmet, Zero Days, working with Chris Collier, self producing vs an outside producer, how Steve Evetts helped him expand his vocals, Prong's heavy output in the past few years, Art Cruz, writing, when we can expect the next album, Danzig, bands that were easy (or not so easy) to work with during his time...