Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Eddie Veliz of Kyng. Eddie talks with us about the new album "Breathe in the Water," writing, his vocals, some of the more laid back songs on BITW, part of the album that was inspired by part of Pantera's Reinventing the Steel, their excellent choice of Pantera cover, performing with Jose Mangin, playing second guitar live with Clutch and how working with Tim came...

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Scattered Hamlet. The band talks to us about their new album Swamp Rebel Machine, the process of getting it released, how they handle the business aspects, several of the songs on the album, how The Lesson came about, Adam Newell's unique solo on Green Bastard as an ode to Iron Sheik and Stone Cold, Johnny T Crash recording his part of Green Bastar...

In this episode we are joined by Chris Bender and Eamonn Gallagher of Guns 4 Roses. G4R is the premier Guns n Roses tribute band, and Chris and Eamonn talk to us about traveling to Columbia, fan reactions in other countries, the hardest and their favorite GNR songs to play, seeing GNR live this summer, Chinese Democracy, how they formed, getting Slash's tone, other music they are into, and a lot m...

In this episode we are joined by Dakota Harrington and Trevor A Tree of Mr Rogers Intergalactic Sexual Experience. Dakota and Trevor talk about the band's sound, the live shows, the name, the meaning behind some of their songs, their love of Less Than Human, the diverse influences they incorporate into the band like John Coltrane, Eric Andre, Mayhem, Black Sabbath, Dakota talks about his Space Eye...

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of IRONAUT and Void Vator. Erik talks with us about the new music and current happenings with both bands, writing, working with Paul Fig and Ulrich Wild, guitar lessons, The Sword, working with Omicida, touring when he was working with bands like Gypsyhawk, White Wizzard, Scattered Hamlet, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with a great new song f...

In this episode we are joined by Ted Aguilar of Death Angel. Ted talks to us about The Evil Divide, how working with Jason Soucof has evolved over the past 3 albums, how great Slayer is to tour with, fans re-discovering DA on this tour, his white on white ESP guitar, the signature model ESP made, his playing speed, Rob's writing style and how songs come together with him and Will Carroll, their vi...

In this episode we are joined by Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar. Johannes talks with us about the writing process of the story behind the Feathers and Flesh concept, thoughts on doing another concept album in the future, stretching their sound and incorporating different styles, the age old question from metalheads "What's in the water in Sweden?", touring with different acts like Dark Tranquility,...

In this episode we are joined by Mark Kendall of Great White. Mark talks to us about the status of their next album, working with Michael Wagener now as well as on their debut in the early 80s, writing with Michael Lardie, what Terry Ilous brings to the band, the writing process of Elation, why he loves live shows, playing festivals like Rocklahoma, Streets Gone Wild and in Europe, playing acousti...

In this episode we are joined by Richie Cavalera of Incite. Richie talks about the band's newest album Oppression, playing the new songs live, what Dru, El bring to band, the importance of the first show on a tour, bringing fans of different metal genres together, how the collabs with Connor Garrity and Jose Mangin came about, working on the Soulfly song "Revengeance" with Max, Iggor and Zyon, the...

In this episode we discuss the Streets Gone Wild festival that took place in Tulsa last weekend. The pre-party at the IDL with Kip Winger and Mike Tramp performing acoustic, we talk all the bands we saw perform the next 2 days including

In this episode we talk about the Rocklafreakinghoma Reunion show from last weekend at Venue Shrine in Tulsa. The event featured Forever in Disgust, Drek, Crane Technique, Machine in the Mountain and SEVERMIND. We talk a bit about each band, as well as what went on earlier in the day at the Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market. We preview the Streets Gone Wild 80's Rock Festival happening this weekend in d...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Machine in the Mountain. Joe, John, Doug and Mike join us to talk about the new EP, their sound, benefits to not having a vocalist, naming an instrumental song, the change that is coming, connecting with a live audience, love for The Sword, covering Def Leppard, their past and how they formed, and a ton more. We also talk about the Rocklafreakin...

In this episode we talk about the Ride For Dime event in Dallas. We made the trip down to celebrate Dimebag's birthday, and we talk about the badass sets from COC, Prong, Kyng, Honky, Mothership and more. We discuss meeting Jose Mangin, and why we love him as much as we do. We also talk about Dime's grave site, Dee Snider's unbelievable reworking of We're Not Gonna Take It on the piano, the new Te...

in this episode we are joined by Elias Soriano of Nonpoint. Elias talks with us about The Poison Red, music he loves to listen to on vinyl, the band's longevity, how cell phones have taken over people's live, people staring at phone screens at a concert, Sturgis, memories of playing Ozzfest, performing acoustic, his thoughts on streaming services, and a lot more. We kick off the show with talk abo...

In this episode we talk about recent shows and album releases. Trent discusses his trip to Dallas and Houston to see Guns n Roses - the songs, the sound, the experience, The Cult, and more. Jason talks about the debut of Through the Stone in Tulsa, and we play a song from Through the Stone as well. We also discuss the new albums from The Dead Daisies and Jackyl, the coming Jackyl show in OKC with...

In this episode we are joined by Mark "Gus" Scott of Trixter. Mark talks with us about Trixter's recent albums, playing to crowds in the midwest, touring with The Scorpions, his other projects, the aftermath of the massive storm that rolled into Rocklahoma 2008 during Trixter's set (including something Eddie Trunk said), working with John Collura of The Ataris, Pearl Sound Studios, Trixter maintai...

In this episode we are joined by Marq Torien of the Bulletboys. Marq talks to us about Elefante's critical acclaim, Symphony, the status of the next album, Max Baker, writing, Mikkey Dee, performing in front of the Scorpions and Twisted Sister, talking to Dee Snider, people learning to treat each other better, playing guitar at a young age, his mother, Corey Taylor, Slipknot, and a lot more. Paule...

In this episode Kirk Windstein returns to the podcast, and this time Tommy Buckley and Matt Brunson join in on the talk as well. We talk about their forthcoming album's sound, Todd Strange returning to the band, reuniting with Matt Thomas in OKC, the Carcass tour, being accessible to fans, Jimmy Bower's tips about performing albums in their entirety, seeing Metallica perform Master of Puppets in i...

In this episode we are joined by Jon Olivares and Jes De Hoyos of Sons of Texas. Jon and Jes talk to us about the state of their followup to TU's Album of the Year 2015, writing on the road, acoustic tracks, Loud Park, the European tour with Soil and Saliva, Lamb of God, their thoughts on Spotify, how Razor and Tie has been great to them, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with talk about the...

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Crane Technique. Dennis, Garrett, Micah and Steve talk to us about their sound, their formation, recording at ZombieLife Studios, their previous work, influences, stand up comedy, the name, the future plans for coming music, working with DMG Productions, and a ton more including the love making of Transformers? We kick it off with a killer song fro...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Scattered Hamlet. We discuss the status of their new album, the sound of the forthcoming album, the origins of the Beandip nickname, Rich and Adam N attending Lemmy's public memorial, Pokemon, Joad rants on people being responsible, Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed, CBGB's, Guns n Roses, Smokey and the Bandit, and quite a bit of WWE wrestling talk. We k...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Fist of Rage. V, Andy, Paullett and Josh talk to us about their forthcoming album, their sound, writing, Andy's vocals, Paullett transitioning from manager to manager/bassist, stories of opening for bands, Andy dressing up when performing, working with Beau Hill, turtles, Chicago Open Air, and a ton more. We kick off the episode talking about Za...

in this episode we are joined by Jeff Sandoval and Mike Araiza. Jeff and Mike talk to us about their great new EP Project Playlist. They talk about fan reaction so far, the production from Chris Collier, Collier's input and help on the songs, having Will Hunt play on some tracks, working with Frank Hannon again, the story behind "Love, Life and Beauty" from the Frank Hannon Band's Six String Soldi...

In this episode we are joined by Scott Baughn of Deathgrip and Mike DePetrillo of Dryvr. Scott talks to us about the status of Deathgrip's forthcoming "Demonizer" album, the book he is currently writing about his life, his background of starting playing professionally at an early age, he tells stories from his travels around the world, and talks about playing the drums after being diagnosed with M...

In this episode we talk about the Dokken reunion happening in Japan, we talk the new Death Angel album, throw some props to Mycah for getting on the MOR cruise, talk Bill Ward and Black Sabbath, love for Tony Iommi's solo album and his work work with Glenn Hughes and Tony Martin, some Denaro love, some talk abut our recent Chris Broderick episode, and we play tracks from 5 Star Hooker and Agentz o...