Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Ritchie and Mike of Gravehuffer. We talk about their upcoming vinyl release, Bluntface Records, their Celtic Frost cover, their songwriting process, the status of a filling their drummer spot, cassettes, Killer B Guitars, Sinister Guitar Picks, having Carlo Regadas (ex Carcass) play the solo on the track "Your Fault", Judas Priest, Oil Capital Underground, and a to...

In this episode we are joined by Brandon Kellum of American Standards. Brandon talks with us about Anti-Melody, writing the album, losing his father and guitarist during the process, keeping the songs concise, having songs that stand apart from each other, writing lyrics from a personal standpoint, the experience being under the Victory Records umbrella, the advantages to being an independent band...

In this episode we are joined by all 5 members of Dryvr. We kick the episode off with talk about the new album from Black Country Communion, BCCIV. The guys in Dryvr then join us to talk about how Brandon Dingler became the vocalist, Brandon's background with Shyner and beyond, Brandon's vocal style and writing, the writing process, the chemistry of the new lineup, recording an album, the band's s...

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Bunch and Tom King of Doxy. We kick the episode off with some words about the loss of the mighty Tom Petty, we give a run down of Jackyl at The Sound Room in Fort Smith with Reliance Code, and we play a track from Doxy. Kevin and Tom then talk to us about their new album Freakshow. the writing process, recording at Valcor Sound, what Ryan and Miguel bring to...

In this episode we say a few words about Jake Delling Le Bas, Scattered Hamlet's drummer who has suffered a severe injury, we delve into talk about Sons of Texas' fantastic sophmore album, we talk about Through the Stone's return to Tulsa at Bad Ass Renee's along woith the performances from Sovereign Dame and Claim Your Enemy, we talk about Less Than Humans Battle 4 Kattfest victory and what it sa...

In this episode we are joined by the filmmaker behind "Oil Capitol Underground," the documentary focusing on the evolution of punk music in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bryan Crain, Dave Cantrell and Terry Waska join us to talk about the long process to bring this idea to reality. They discuss the interviews, the history, many of the bands involved, their roles and what they learned throughout the process, th...

In this episode Sprout returns to the podcast. The Screaming Red Mutiny frontman talks about the band's new music, forthcoming Ep being recorded at Simpson Studios, a new music video, his and Tony's transition to the new members, what Nick and Jim Bob bring to the band, touring plans, working with Mugen Music, Sony, and more. Sprout also gets into his upcoming solo adventure, writing songs on acou...

Episode 139 - Sons of Texas, Sons of Apollo + More by Podcast from Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Bible of the Devil. The band talks with us about their tour with High Spirits, playing a garage in Tulsa back in 2001, other memorable shows, great excuses other bands have cancelled with, the current 7" with Leeches of Lore and why they love the band, working with other bands on previous 7" splits, how the horns came about on "I Know What is Right...

In this episode we are joined by Brax of Enslaved by Fear and Violent Victim. Brax talks to us about the album American Death Grip, their writing process, the status on new music from ExF, his new tribute band venture with the guys in Maximus, his desire to play death metal, transforming from a death metal elitist into someone who enjoys clean singing, why he loves the Tulsa music scene, playing i...

In this episode we are joined by Bill Leverty of Firehouse. Bill talks with us about his recent single "You're a Natural", his cover album "Drive", his next solo album, his vocals, CJ Snare, his guitar style and development, his guitar lessons, Alsip Guitars, Perry Richardson getting on stage with the band again, having a hit song in 1995 during the grunge/alt rock era, possibility of a new album...

In this episode we are joined by Sam and Chris of 3D in Your Face / Midnight Devils. We kick off the episode by paying respect to David Z of Adrenaline Mob. We then talk about some great new songs from Accept and Steelheart. We talk about Saigon Kick's awesome show in Dallas, we talk about Grind, Reliance Code and Stanley's Revenge at Murdock's Bday Bash, and we play a new song from Fist of Rage....

In this episode with are joined by CJ and Dale of Grind. We have the debut of their new song "Bridges", and we talk about how it came together. We also talk about the plans for the new music, writing, Bryan and JD, their sound, some recent live shows, their upcoming Back to School fundraiser, KISS, Metallica's show in Dallas, high praise for The Revolutioners, DMG Productions Darkside Stage, Ace F...

In this episode we are joined by Doc Coyle. Doc talks with us about his new band Vagus Nerve, their new video, writing, new music, trying to work long distance, the chemistry in the band, and what's to come. He also talks about Bad Wolves, the buzz that is building, working with John Boecklin, Tommy Vext filling in for 5FDP, and what is in the future for the band. Doc also talks about writing "Thi...

In this episode we are joined by Bruce Kulick. Bruce talks with us about the song he recorded with his wife Lisa Kulick, the happenings with Grand Funk Railroad, his favorite Grand Funk songs to play live, writing solo material, recording with Billy Squier early on and his memories of that time, what he learned from Michael Bolton, memories from his time with KISS, working on Revenge with Bob Ezri...

In this episode we talk about several concerts from the past couple weeks. We kick it off with talk about Sammy Hagar and the Circle in Tulsa. Sammy, Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham brought the rock of VH, Sammy, Zeppelin, Chickenfoot, and Montrose. We then get into a full report of our experience at ATT Stadium in Dallas seeing Metallica bring a massive show to the masses with great...

Episode 130 - Shawn Knight / Sean Clancy (Child Bite) by Podcast from Thunder Underground

In this episode Mark Kendall of Great White makes his return to the podcast. We kick the episode off with talk about a recent show from Tom Keifer and Rocket Science at the IDL Ballroom in Tulsa, Night Flight Orchestra's stellar 3rd album, the Bands Against Bullying show this weekend in Missouri, and Great White's fantastic new album Full Circle. Mark talks with us about working with Michael Wagne...

In this episode we talk about Rocklahoma 2017. We have made the trip our to Pryor all 11 years, and this was another memorable one. We talk about our love of Camp Jager, why we love going to ROK so much regardless of how much we like the lineup, the great Darkside Stage, our overall thoughts, the pre party days with sets from TROY (who we also play a song from), Reliance Code and Screaming Red Mut...

In this episode we are joined by Chris Taylor of DMG Productions. We kick off the episode remembering Chris Cornell, and talk about warrant's new album. We then get into a preview for Rocklahoma. Chris joins us to talk about all the bands playing the Darkside Stage this year. He also talks about the Bands Against Bullying Event, his start booking in Arizona, Machine Head, nu metal and more. We als...

In this episode we are joined by both Jimmy Bower of Superjoint, and Kyle Gunther of Battlecross. Jimmy talks with us about Superjoint's progression, touring, the Mike Williams tribute, the upcoming plans from Eyehategod, the status of DOWN, fishing, Pepper Keenan's hair, the greatness of Stephen Taylor, Kirk Windstein, writing, and a guy named Phil Anselmo even jumps in for a few words. Next up,...

In this episode we are joined by all 3 members of Custom Black. The band talks with us about recording their new album "Smoke Shall Rise" at Westend Recording Studios, response from European fans, writing, the formation of their sound, Mothership, The Well, Orchid, Crobot, PBR, Hamms, Black Sabbath, The Sword, Ginger Baker, Smokestock Fest in KC, Snow Child, Merlin, and a lot more. We kick the epi...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Less Than Human. The band talks to us about their live and the theatrics involved, their recorded music, Chase's achilles tendon injury on stage, influences, Mushroomhead, Oldman, house parties, winning the KMOD contest to play Rocklahoma, where the name comes from, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with a track from Machine in the Mountai...

In this episode we are joined by Andy of Arkhon. Andy talks with us about the new music Akrhon is working on, recording with Nic of Nicnos, live shows, gear, the Oklahoma scene, Shotgun Rebellion, Smoke Offering, Turbo, early days of going to metal shows from Metallica, Metal Church, Anthrax, Ozzy, techniques from Dimebag, Dave Mustaine and Eddie Van Halen, deep on Van Halen, Beatles, and a ton mo...

In this episode we are joined by Scott Bartlett of Saving Abel. Scott talks with us about having Scott Wilson fill in for this run of shows, when he expects to start recording a new SA album, fan feedback after the vocalist change to Scott Austin, how Scott naturally shifted their sound, the writing process, the song Contagious, playing for the troops, whiskey in a colostomy bag, how his SB Creati...