Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Jamie Welch. Jamie returns to the podcast to talk about his new gig as Drowning Pool's Stage Manager. He gets into what the job entails, how it came about and his history with guitarist CJ Pierce. He then gets into the recent Hometown Throwdown and the future of the event, some more talk about why he left Framing the Red, and some of his future plans. We kick off t...

In this episode we are joined by CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool. CJ talks to us about the new album "Hellalujah," some of the new songs, playing new songs live, the success of the new album, what Jasen Moreno has brought to the band, writing, performing without sound checks, playing for the troops overseas, some stories from Russia, a great Dimebag Darrell story, guitar lessons and working with The So...

In this episode we talk about how The Grammys have always been out of touch with heavy music, and Trent talks about why he won't watch some of his favorite musicians pay tribute to Lemmy. We then get into some talk about new stuff coming from Metallica (a very cool book and some reissues), Fear Factory and Max / Igor Cavalera playing 2 classic albums in their entirety this year, a new band in Tuls...

In this episode we talk Metallica's "The Night Before" performance, and Santana's open letter to the Super Bowl halftime organizers. We also talk about an amazing tour recently announced involving Lamb of God, Clutch and the mighty COC. We get into some talk about Doug Aldrich joining the Dead Daisies, Ace Frehley's new cover album, the possibility of a Woodstock 50th anniversary and the new Chica...

In this episode we are joined by Dellacoma Rio and Matt Cook of Dellacoma. Del and Matt talk about their recent trip to NAMM, the band's no frills sound, the unique way they formed to play their first ever show, the writing process, the progress of their second album, Del's love of Scott Weiland and an upcoming show he has put together in Australia in celebrate the music of Weiland. The guys also...

In this episode we are joined by Dale Diver and CJ McClellan of the band Grind. We talk about their new music, their EP, the band's sound, the writing process, how they came together as a band, their influences, Paul Harvey, our mutual love of the John Corabi era of Motley Crue, getting people out to support local and regional music, and much more. We also play a brand new song from Grind, as well...

In this episode we are joined by Ian Haugland, drummer for the band Europe. Ian talks to us about War of Kings, playing new songs live, working with producer extraordinaire Dave Cook and the way he contributed to the writing of WOK, song inspiration when they found out Jack Bruce of Cream had passed away, his time playing with Glenn Hughes, how Cozy Powell influenced him, seeing Rainbow as his fir...

In this episode we pay tribute to another badass rock musician gone too soon: Jimmy Bain (Dio, Rainbow, Last in Line.) We then jump into some talk about Trivium live, a new instrumental track from Mark Morton of Lamb of God (featuring JP of Clutch), and some interesting Van Halen info… then we delve into the new album from Megadeth, "Dystopia." We give our thoughts on the new stuff, then work into...

In this episode we talk a bit about the loss of Glenn Frey, and Mike Portnoy's letter to his musical heroes.. We get into some talk about killer sound of the new Anthrax track, the fact that Mick Mars is in the studio with John Corabi, some interesting Megadeth news, the new Killswitch Enage album and tour, and we delve deep into our love of all things Damon Johnson: Brother Cane, Black Star Rider...

In this episode we give our reaction to the Rocklahoma lineup, pay tribute to David Bowie, talk about the upcoming Hatebreed album, talk the new Enforcer live album, some more about Skid Row singer situation, and delve into some Life of Agony talk - thoughts on the forthcoming new album, our love of Soul Searching Sun, Jason's proclamation of his favorite ever live album, and more... We look ahead...

In this episode we take a quick look back on the first year of the podcast, then we get into some talk about Lemmy and Motorhead. We talk favorite songs, times we saw them live, and more... we also pay tribute to another musician who we recently lost: Jason Mackenroth of Mother Superior / Rollins Band. We discuss the Huntress live experience, the Skid Row singer situation, some upcoming shows we a...

In this episode we break down our Top 15 hard rock / metal albums of 2015. This year saw a massive amount of quality new music from the world of heavy music. We talk about all the albums we liked in 2015, then get into our honorable mentions, and ultimately our Top 15 list. We discuss albums from Iron Maiden, Clutch, Whitesnake, the Winery Dogs, Saxon, Faith No More, Sevendust, Slayer, Sons of Tex...

In this episode we are joined by Jamie Welch of Framing the Red. Jamie talks about the band's heavy touring schedule, the new album coming in 2016, why he is leaving the band in Feb. of 2016, the influences and styles that formed the band's sound, the making of the "Country Band Man" video, his take on streaming, and a ton more. We kick off the episode with 2 great songs from Through the Stone (Ne...

In this episode we talk with Dave Cantrell, a fixture in the 80's and 90's Tulsa music scene, and in the Colorado Springs area from the early 2000's to just a couple years back. Dave is back in Oklahoma and nearing completion on a documentary called Oil Capital Underground that he is working on with Bryan Crain. Dave talks about the documentary, his start in music in the mid 80's, his bands asylum...

In this episode we are joined by Ryan Neff of Miss May I. Ryan talks to us about touring, playing new songs live, set length, Warped Tour, releasing a ton of music this early in their career, learning his vocal chops in front of audiences on tour, why he loves festivals, his workshops and lessons, MMI's videos, why he loves festivals, his most memorable gigs, what drivers he likes in motorsports,...

In this episode we are joined by Richie Cavalera of Incite. Richie talks with us about the upcoming album, what is different about it than the previous albums, working with Steve Evetts, getting compared to his stepfather Max, working with his mother, growing up in the business, hanging with Ozzy as a teenager, his vocal style, his influences, thoughts of streaming services, and more. We kick off...

In this episode we are joined by Norman Matthew and Matt X3r0 of Murder FM. We talk touring, Revolver magazine, the band's sound, The Cure, The Crow soundtrack, Beau Hill, The Sound Foundation, writing electronic sounds into songs, Tommy Lee, Hed(pe), and a ton more. We kick off the episode with some talk about the recent Guns n Roses rumors. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to share!

In this episode we are joined by the RiffLord himself, Kirk Windstein. Kirk talks with us about touring, writing the next Crowbar album, what it means when he is the producer, writing with Pepper Keenan and Phil Anselmo, influences like Wino and Peter Steele of Type O Negative and Carnivore, why bands like Saxon and Accept still blow younger bands away, the longevity of Crowbar, vinyl, his guitars...

In this episode we are joined by all 5 members of Forever in Disgust, and 3 members of Smoke Offering. Kyle Williams (vocalist of both bands), Keith Parker, Kevin Parker, Trent Murphee and Ira Wilson of Forever in Disgust, along with Kenny Higgins and Lola Henderson of Smoke Offering sit down at Downtown Lounge in Tulsa to discuss the two bands. We talk the origins of both bands, their writing pro...

In this episode we are joined by Ryan McCombs and Tim King of Soil. The vocalist and bassist talk to us about writing, plans of a possible Scars 15th Anniversary, possibility of new music in 2016, thoughts on streaming services like Spotify, how the Redefine: Rediscovered EP was news to them, why they aren't fans of drummers, why Will Hunt is an exception, why they decided to move forward as a 4-p...

In this episode we are joined by all three members of Spirit Caravan. Dave Sherman, Ed Gulli, and Doom Metal forefather, WINO. The band talks with us about what brought Spirit Caravan back together last year. We talk new Spirit Caravan music, the writing process, recording in an old school style (no Pro Tools!), being nice in the music industry, Wino's recent tour with Black Label Society, how Win...

In this episode we are joined by Kyle Shutt of The Sword. Kyle talks about the sound of 'High Country',reactions to it, and the process behind writing the new album. We also talk about their live show, the album covers, beer, Spotify, Metallica, favorite guitarists, hot sauce, a lot more, and what you are gonna see if you just guess what The Sword's web site is… Kadavar is opening for The Sword on...

In this episode we are joined by all 5 members of Scattered Hamlet. Adam Joad, Adam Newell, Jake Delling Le Bas, Richard Erwin, and Johnny T. Crash talk with us about touring, the status of the new album, the origins of the hype man, the beer kegs, WWE, outlaw country, not being afraid to admit what you love (Bel Biv Devoe and Roxette anyone?), our shared love of Type O Negative with Adam Newell,...

In this episode we bring you part 2 of our talk with Sid Falck. Sid has a new band called Infectus 13, and he was a part of the classic lineup of one of thrash metal's most notable bands, Overkill, and known for being one of the genre's best all time drummers. He is also known from his stint being in Paul Dianno's Battlezone in the mid 80's. Sid talks about how I-13 came together, what each member...

In part 1 of a special 2-part podcast, we are joined by Sid Falck. Sid is best known for not only being a part of the classic lineup of one of thrash metal's most notable bands, Overkill, but for being one of the genre's best all time drummers. He is also known from his stint being in Paul Dianno's Battlezone n the mid 80's. Sid has a new band called Infectus 13, and talks about the beginnings of...