Thunder Underground

In this episode Miljenko Matijevic joins the podcast. We talk about Steelheart's 30th Anniversary album, recording new versions of hits like "We All Die Young", his epic video for Trust in Love, singing in 14 different languages, his new feature movie, how he keeps his voice in shape, Tangled in Reins, his epic entrance at Rocklahoma 2008, a possible future show from Steel Dragon, Rock Star, touri...

In this episode you get Thunder Underground's Top 22 albums of 2022. The episode kicks off with talk about some near misses, then Trent then gets into the Top 22 countdown: Machine Head "Of Kingdom and Crown" Alter Bridge "Pawns and Kings" Michael Monroe "I Live to Fast to Die Young" Megadeth "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" Motor Sister "Get Off" Zeal & Ardor "s/t" Ghost "Impera" Crobot "Feel...

In this episode Jason returns to the podcast, and we look back at 1992 30 years later. The pivotal year in music saw a cross section of thrash, grunge, melodic, industrial and much more making its mark. We rank our top metal and hard rock albums of the year from bands like Faith No More, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Ugly Kid Joe, Warrant, Megadeth, Black Crowes, Rage Against the Machine, Testament, J...

In this episode Josey Scott joins the podcast. Josey talks about his recent reunion with Saliva at Blue Ridge Rock Fest, his upcoming solo music, his shows with Brett Scallions of Fuel, his writing process, Wayne Sinny, Bobby Amaru Jr, being approached by other bands after he left Saliva, James Brown, working with WWE on songs for Chris Jericho / Batista / Dudley Boys, Jerry 'The King' Lawler, per...

In this episode Simons Daniels joins the podcast. Simon talks about Autograph's new album "Beyond", the loss of Randy Rand, Randy's contributions to this album, Steve Unger of Metal Church stepping in, what Jimi Bell has brought to the band, his early days in the band, performing on the Monsters of Rock cruise, working with Frontiers Records, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at Sk...

In this episode Mike Araiza and Amy Faithe join the podcast. Mike and Amy talk about their new project The Fa, their debut single "Don't Forget This", their writing process, building this new project, Bobby Ferrari, Mike's transition from the world of hard rock and metal, their initial meeting at one of Amy's performances, Whitnrey Houston, Periphery, Frank Hannon Band, Healing the Fray, and a ton...

In this episode Arejay Hale joins the podcast. Arejay talks about Halestorm touring post pandemic, ReAnimate 4.0, his new project KemicalFire with Taylor Carroll, working with Taylor, Mike Patton, punk rock, Nine Inch Nails, his admiration for Wolfgang Van Halen, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters, Lady GaGa, Tommy Aldridge, his passion for fragrance perfumes/colognes, and a ton more! Th...

In this episode Kenneth Brian joins the podcast. Kenneth talks about the new album "Keys to the Kingdom", working with Mike Campbell, recording at Rancho De La Luna, Steve Ferrone, Tom Petty, his love for Cain's Ballroom, Blackberry Smoke, Lucinda Williams, his writing process, playing festivals, Austin, Paul McCartney, Billy Gibbons, Marcus King, the Sex Pistols, new music, Gainseville, Leon Russ...

In this episode Russell Allen joins the podcast. Russell talks about the new album from Allen/Olzon, working with Magnus Karlsson, sharing vocals with Annette Olzon, Symphony X returning to the live stage this summer, new music from Symphony X, doing cover songs with Adrenaline Mob, Duran Duran, Heart, Disturbed, Johnny Cash, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Dio, and a ton more! The episode kicks off...

This episode is a tribute to the loss of Dave Sherman. It starts with Trent paying tribute to Dave, and then we bring the Nov 2015 interview with Dave, Wino and Ed of Spirit Caravan. The 30 minute interview is a look at Spirit Caravan's return, as well as many great stories from Wino and Dave. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #davesherman #allkillernofiller This episode is brought...

In this episode both Sam Spade Morris (The Midnight Devils) and Doug Burgess (DEB Concerts) return to the podcast. Sam Morris then talks about The Midnight Devils new album, working with Chip Z'Nuff, touring with Enuff Z'Nuff and Pretty Boy Floyd, Steve Summers, what Jimmy Mess means to the band, covering Loverboy, returning to Rocklahoma, DED, Avatar, Michael Monroe, Lemmy, his transition into be...

In this episode Anthony Apello joins the podcast. Anthony talks about Six Gun Sal's album 'Rebels and Rogues', working with Timothy Eaton, having female backup vocalists in the band, covering Nazereth, becoming a vocalist later in life, writing, creating the band's sound, Lynryrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Guns n Roses, touring, a possible live album, new music, and a ton more! The episode kicks off...

In this episode we bring you two interviews, Chas West and Dale Lytle both join the podcast. First up, Chas talks about his band West Bound, Roy Z, Torbjorn "T-Bone" Andersson, Dave "Chili" Moreno, upcoming tour and next album, working with Frontiers Records, Resurrection Kings, Vinny Appice, Craig Goldy, Sean McNabb, writing, adapting to different bands, having Ronnie James Dio as a mentor and fr...

In this episode John Waite joins the podcast. John talks about his new EP, recording Bob Dylan's "Masters of War", his writing process, performing recently with Kings of Chaos at Indy 500, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, why he never joined a band again after Bad English, The Baby's, James Hetfield of Metallica, his upcoming tour with Rick Springfield and Colin Hay / Men at Work, writing short stories,...

In this episode Michael Monroe joins the podcast. The Finnish legend discusses his new album "I Live to Fast to Die Young", the band's writing process, playing acoustic gigs, Hanoi Rocks, Slash recording a solo on the new album, opening for GNR recently, Axl Rose, his relationship with Sami Yaffa, Rich Jones, the high quality of music coming from Scandanavia, never becoming complacent in his caree...

In this episode James Durbin joins the podcast. James talks about the new band Cleanbreak and their debut album "Coming Home", working with Mike Flyntz (Riot), Perry Richardson (Stryper) and Robert Sweet (Stryper), writing with Alessandro Del Vecchio, working with Frontiers, his album "The Beast Awakens", getting kudos from Rich Ward, meeting and performing in front of Steven Tyler for the first t...

In this episode Frank Hannon returns to the podcast for the 4th time. Frank talks about new music from Tesla, touring, producing Tesla music, Steve Brown's addition to the live show, writing with Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat, looking back on Shock working with Phil Collen, Def Leppard, JT Loux filling in for Dave Rude, working with JT and other young artists like Austin Mo and Red Voodoo, writing guita...

In this episode Nathan James joins the podcast. Nathan talks about the fantastic new album from Iconic, working and singing with Michael Sweet (Stryper), the band's writing and recording process, Tommy Aldridge, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Serafino Perugino, Frontiers Records, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake), Trans Siberian Orchestra, working on the next Inglorious album, Lzzy Hale, Alanis Morissette, his...

In this episode Jim Wilson returns to the podcast. Jim talks about the new Motor Sister album "Get Off", the progression of the new music from "Ride", Scott Ian's influence on some of the new songs, working with Scott Ian and Jay Ruston in the studio, Pearl's vocals and harmonies, John Tempesta, Joey Vera, performing at Welcome to Rockville, Motor Sister's Whiskey show, Mother Superior, Joe Elliot...

In this episode we pay tribute to Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, and Greg Kocsak (Oklahoma Radio Legend). The show kicks off with some thoughts and memories of Greg Kocsak, and what Trent feels he brought to the radio profession. Then we dive into an interview with Trevor Strnad from 2019 to pay tribute to life of one of modern metal's most influential artists. Thanks for listening, and...

In this episode Lajon Witherspoon joins the podcast. The Sevendust frontman talks about the bands "Animosity" tour, new music from Sevendust, his upcoming solo album, Diamond Tetrarch Rowe of Tetrarch, working with Butch Walker, Jimmie Allen, Sahaj Ticotin (Producer) of RA, covering Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and more. The episode kicks off with talk about recent live shows from Danny Elfman a...

In this episode we pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Jason returns to the podcast to help Trent celebrate the career of the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. From Alanis Morissette to Foo Fighters, we look back at our favorite music, live experiences, thoughts on his style, energy and attitude, and so much more. The unreplaceable live aspect, the wearing his influences on his sl...

In this episode Ty Tabor of King's X joins the podcast. Ty talks about his new solo album "Shades", the writing process, his enormous output of music throughout his career, the new King's X album, the KX hiatus and returning stronger, Death Cab For Cutie, the Beatles, feeling out of place as an opener, early King's X albums, and a ton more. The episode kicks off with talk about the new singer in S...

In this episode Damon Johnson returns to the podcast. Damon talks about the reformation of Brother Cane, reconnecting with Glenn Maxxey, working with Jared Pope, Brother Cane's plans moving forward, his current run in Lynyrd Skynyrd filling in for Gary Rossignton, meeting up with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony recently, the greatness of Vic Johnson, Scott Gorham and Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Van...

In this episode JT Loux joins the podcast. JT talks about his debut album, his bandmates, working with Frank Hannon as his producer, navigating the pandemic as a new artist, the band's writing process, influences and musical styles, future plans, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a review of Sevendust / Tetrarch at Diamond Ballroom, and we also play the brand new song from Tesla! Thanks f...