Thunder Underground

In this episode Jack Russell joins the podcast. Jack talks about the new Russell - Guns album, working with Tracii Guns, Alessandro Del Vicci, Serafino, Jack Russell's Great White recent acoustic album, a possible acoustic rendition of a classic Great White album, a look back of the recording of Psycho City, 30 years of Sail Away, Great Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin, praise for Dan McNay, working with...

In this episode Gus G joins the podcast. Gus talks about Firewind's stellar new album, what Herbie Langhan has brought to Firewind over the past 2 albums, covering a classic by The Romantics, working with Dennis Ward as a producer and a vocalist, writing and titling instrumental music, tackling Randy Rhoads solos, Ozzy, Slash, Dream Evil, Joe Satriani, touring with MasterPlan and Edge of Paradise...

In this episode you get a look into Metallica in Saudi Arabia, Long Beach Dub All Stars in Japan, and Thunder Underground's Excessively Late Top 23 albums of 2023. Did anyone ask for a 'Best Of' list this later? Probably not, but here we are anyway. The episode kicks off with talk about my recent trip to Japan, seeing LBDA at Life is Game, an awesome rock bar Kyoto Rock Bar ING, buying Loudess vin...

In this episode Brian Tatler joins the podcast. Brian talks about Saxon's new album "Hell Fire & Damnation", writing with Saxon, his first year in the band, working with Biff Byford, praise for Andy Sneap, his chemistry with Doug Scarrett, replacing a key part of Saxon in Paul Quinn, recent Diamond Head music and the possibility of new music in the future, NWOBHM, James Hetfield's playing techniqu...

In this episode we look back at some concerts this fall: Pantera and Dime Store Riot at Rocklahoma, Guns n Roses and Dirty Honey in Knoxville, ACDC at Power Trip, Job For a Cowboy and Scott Stapp at Blue Ridge Rock Fest, Les Claypool's Flying Frog Brigade at Hulaween, and Jason joins me to talk about Glenn Hughes at The Granada in Dallas. Also, take a look at the recent news from Sammy Hagar touri...

In this episode Blake Bedsaul returns to the podcast. Blake talks about Saul's sophomore album, working with Kile Odell, writing lyrics, Zach Bedsaul, J.T. Ibanez, bringing his ideas to life in music videos, touring with Memphis May Fire, their tour with RED, the possibility of more new music already, seeing Mudvayne's first show back, Shannon Gunz, Chad Gray, Tool, Black Mirror, and a ton more! T...

In this episode John Stowe joins the podcast. John and Trent have been to all 15 previous Rocklahoma's and take a look back at some memories throughout the years, a look into the early days, the changes throughout the years, what keeps us coming back, talk a bit about this years lineup, Pantera, Phil Anselmo, Rob Zombie, Bush Crobot, KIX, Jesse James Dupree, Alice in Chains, Steelheart, Anthrax, M...

In this episode Glenn Hughes returns to the podcast. Glenn talks about this current tour celebrating 50 years of Deep Purple's classic "Burn", touring with Yngvwie Malmsteen, his early days in DP, the unrivaled genius of Jon Lord, performing a couple of their classic Purple songs live w/ David Coverdale and Whitesnake in 2015, writing with Joe Bonnamassa, Tony Iommi, the next Black Country Communi...

The Voice of Rock, one of the greatest of all time, has returned to Thunder Underground (on his birthday no less!) to talk about his Deep Purple 50th anniversary tour, new Black Country Communion, his departure from the Dead Daisies, and a ton more! I put Glenn Hughes in the Top 5 all time rock vocalists, and it's an honor to speak to the Rock n Roll Hall of Famer once again. Look for this episode...

In this episode Peter Summit returns to the podcast. Peter talks about Crashing Wayward's debut album "Listen!", their album release event at The Industrial Sound in Vegas, having Shinedown acoustic open the show for them, Stacy David Blades, David Harris, Shon McKee, Carl Raether, writing, Mike Gilles, Ian Astbury, love for The Cult's album "Beyond Good and Evil", Matt Sorum, Janes Addiction, Mot...

In this episode Chris McLernon joins the podcast. Chris talks about his new band Kinell, the idea behind starting a Thin Lizzy inspired band, writing with Collin DeBruhl, self producing, Phil Lynott. Shinedown: (Eric Bass mixing the album, Barry Kerch playing drums on the album, Brent Smith loving the album), Ricky Sanders, Eric Rickert, Marc Danzeisen, his early days in Saigon Kick, the reissue o...

In this episode Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon returns to the podcast. Jarvis talks about Night Demon's new album "Outsider", Armand John Anthony, the departure of Dusty Squires, the addition of Brian Wilson on drums, managing bands like Visigoth, Midnight and Satan, touring with Satan and Haunt, working with Steve Albini and Flemming Rassmussen, touring with Michael Schenker, performing with Uli...

In this episode Jason returns to the podcast to talk new music and recent concerts. We discuss Ugly Kid Joe's phenomenal set at Diamond Ballroom in OKC with Fozzy opening, Whitfield Crane's amazing voice, a shout out to our guys in Let Slip the Dogs, the new ferocious album from Rancid, another masterpiece of rock n roll from Rivals Sons, a perfect album from Winger, Extreme's new album which has...

In this episode Dime Store Riot joins the podcast. CJ and Paulette make their return, and Bryan and Adam make their debut. We talk about the formation of the band, writing process, why Adam waited so long to return to a band, Paulette pulling double duty with Fist of Rage, CJ and Bryan leaving Grind, their forthcoming music, Adam Woods at Oakwood Studios, performing live, John Corabi, Myles Kenned...

In this episode Jason returns to the podcast to help pay tribute to Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd. We discuss when we started getting into Skynyrd, Gary's impact on some guitarists we love, his slide playing, Damon Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Jason relays a great story from Ian Moore, some live experiences of seeing Skynyrd, a lesser known stellar cover from Corrosion of Conformity, and a lot more! T...

In this episode Phil Lewis returns to the podcast. Phil talks about LA Guns new album Black Diamonds, the virtuosity of Tracii Guns, the grittiness of Ace Von Johnson, the greatness of Johnny Martin, channeling Robert Plant on "Gonna Lose", his long love for Alice Cooper, Donnie Vie. Rod Stewart, The Faces, the vast differences between recording now and in the 80s, the Cocked and Loaded catering b...

In this episode Deen Castronovo joins the podcast. Deen talks about Revclution Saints forthcoming 4th album, what the change to Joel Hoekstra and Jeff Pilson brings, Doug Aldrich and Jack Blades, Alessandro Del Vichio, Kyle Hughes, turning his life around and returning to Journey, his 35 year working relationship with Neal Schon, Journey Through Time, performing with Greg Rollie, what he learned f...

In this episode Terry Ilous joins the podcast. Terry talks about his new collaboration with Jack Russell on a Tom Petty classic, his new song with George Lynch and AON, working with Brett Carlisle, his time with Great White, new music from XYZ, Led Zeppelin, Don Henley, 40+ years in the music industry, Pat Fontaine, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at 2 Minutes to Tulsa this weeke...

In this episode Greg Upchurch of 3 Doors Down joins the podcast. Greg talks about the development of his new coffee shop Greg's Rockin Goat Coffee, plans for the future of the coffee shop, his solo track he released during 2020, being a multi-instrumentalist, new music from 3 Doors Down, writing, Brad Arnold, his time working with Chris Cornell, Eleven, Puddle of Mudd, love for Troy Lucketta and T...

In this episode Pete Summit and Shon McKee from Crashing Wayward join the podcast. We talk about Crashing Wayward's forthcoming debut album, the band's formation and sound, Stacy David Blades, Carl Raether, working with Mike Gilies, RFK Media, working with Ron Keel (guest on episode 269), Eric Singer, Shon performing a song with KISS, Paul Stanley, Peter's love of The Cult, Billy Duffy, Counts 77,...

In this episode we bring you two interviews: John Cusimano of Fast Land Animal and Eric Fraser of Corvus Lore join the podcast. First up, Eric Fraser talks about Corvus Lore's upcoming sophomore album "Lucida", writing guitar solos, recording direct to tape, Ryan Jones, Joe Cloutier, Mike Oneto, Valley of Fire Records, love for Night Moves, Guns n Roses, Hookers & Blow, Dizzy Reed, Foreigner, Foo...

In this episodeJason returns to the podcast, We discuss the recent livestream from Megadeth: They Only Come Out at Night. This show at Budokan in Japan featured an appearance by Marty Friedman w/ Deth for the first time in 23 years. We speak about the live show, Friedman, Kiko, Dave Mustaine, the preshow documentary, and more. We also take a little about the new album (Alive) and recent appearance...

In this episode Robin McAuley returns to the podcast. Robin talks about his new solo album "Alive", working with Alessandro Del Vecchio, Andrea Seveso, Frontiers Music, Black Swan, Icons of Rock, performing with Andrew Freeman and Phil Soussan of Last in Line, Micheal Schenker, McAuley Schenker Group, touring, writing, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with talk about a recent show from Tom Ke...

In this episode Todd Kerns joins the podcast. Todd talks about his new band Heroes & Monsters, working with Will hunt and Stef Burns, switching between instruments live, performing with Slash, working with Myles Kennedy, love for Lemmy and Motorhead, performing with the Bruce Kulick Band, Bob Kulick, working with Brent Fitz, KISS, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, why Jeff Beck is his favorite guitarist,...

In this episode Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage / Lybica joins the podcast. Justin talks about Lybica's debut album, forming the band during the pandemic, playing guitar live, Chris Lane, Doug French, Joey Johnson, naming an instrumental song, writing, working with Metal Blade, Adam D's thoughts on his guitar playing, pulling double duty opening for his own band, love for Faith No More and Mike...