Thunder Underground

In this episode John Cooper of Skillet joins the podcast. John talks about Skillet's new album "Dominion", writing electronic parts, working closely with his wife/bandmate Korey Cooper, his comments ending up as recent headlines, working with Kevin Churko, Jacoby Shaddix, Maria Brink, Linkin Park, the band's relationship with WWE, Jerry 'The King' Lawler, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with...

In this episode Geoff Tate joins the podcast. Geoff talks about the MOR cruise, rehearsing a full album for the first time, playing albums in their entirety, set lists, his plans in 2022 and '23, the making of Promised Land, Sweet Oblivion, Avanstasia, #Queensryche and a lot more. The episode kicks off with a tribute to Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age), a little discussion o...

In this episode we delve into the 2nd era of Aerosmith, play an amazing new cover of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" by Dirty Honey, look into Neil Young leaving Spotify, talk about upcoming shows from Shelter in Place, WASP, Armored Saint, Sevendust, and morem and of course ramble about a few other topics. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #aerosmith #allkillernofiller #dirtyhoney This e...

In this episode you get Thunder Underground's Top 21 albums of 2021. The episode kicks off with talk about some near misses, a non hard rock favorites (Silk Sonic), why your favorite album by Gojira is missing, love for Andrew WK and Dee Snider, and a look to 2022 with The Halo Effect, Anthrax, Slash, Alter Bridge, and more. Trent then gets into our Top 21 countdown: 1. Dirty Honey - s/t (Ep 316)...

In this episode Page Hamilton of Helmet returns to the podcast. Page talks about the new release "Live and Rare", live changes throughout the years, working with House of Pain on the Judgement Night soundtrack, keeping in touch with Danny Boy O'Connor, his vocals expanding throughout his career, writing the next Helmet album, working on orchestral music, touring Europe in 2022, Fred Durst, ACDC, p...

In this episode Mike Mostert and Tony Covino of In Theory return to the podcast. Mike and Tony called in for 2 separate interviews to talk about their fantastic debut album, writing, crafting guitar solos, producing, working with Vinny Appice, making music videos, Spooner Oldman, The Beatles, Ron Keel, Andy Sanesi, Led Zeppelin, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #int...

In this episode Dank Jones joins the podcast. Danko talks about their fantastic new album "Power Trio", the importance of JD, getting inspired for lyrics, being outspoken on social media and dealing with fans who don't like that, downtime during the pandemic, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, ZZ Top, passports, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #dankojones #allkillernof...

In this episode Joe Cotela of DED returns to the podcast. Joe talks about DED's new album "School of Thought", woring with Kevin Churko, recording with Maria Brink, covering The Cure, Snake River Conspiracy, 311, love for Danny Wimmer Presents, Aftershock, touring with In This Moment and Black Veil Brides, concerts on Halloween, Leon Bridges, Wage War, the Arizona Cardinals, and a ton more! I kick...

It's episode 333, therefore it has to be about Pantera. I recount some of the Pantera live shows I attended, as well as discuss how I got into the band, some memories meeting Dimebag, Thrasher getting thrown out of a New Years Eve show, the rowdiness of a show in 1992, openers like White Zombie, Type O Negative, COC, Crowbar, Nuerosis, band members getting on stage with Anthrax, and a ton more. Ch...

In this episode Kevin Martin of Candlebox returns to the podcast. Kevin talks about the band's new album "Wolves", writing with Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, trying to tour during a pandemic, Rocklahoma, divisive fans, the early days of debuting after the Seattle scene was established in the mainstream, Mother Love Bone, where Andrew Wood would be today, Pearl Jam, Guns n Roses, playing golf w...

In this episode Jim Wilson (Motor Sister, Mother Superior, Rollins Band) returns to the podcast. Jim helps us celebrate the music and legacy of Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stone drummer passed away recently, and Jim talks about his impact on hs style, impact on rock n roll, seeing the Stones live as his first concert, Phil Jones, John Bonham, Roger Taylot, Phil Rudd, John Tempesta, Scott Ian, and m...

In this episode Doug Burgess returns to the podcast. Doug talks about some changes to the Roadhouse Stage area at Rocklahoma in 2021, DEB Concerts new stage, trying to book bands during a pandemic, the bands added to the Roadhouse recently, love for John 5, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, Rob Zombie, Kid Rock, his thoughts on the covid protocols in place, Eddie Van Halen, will Rocklahoma continue on Labor...

In this episode… Jason exits stage left.. After 6+ years and 325+ episodes, Jason has decided to step away from the podcast. He explains why, and we take a look back over many memorable moments from the podcast. Trent kicks the episode off with some surprise guests, and then we talk about some new songs from Iron Maiden, Guns n Roses, Volbeat and Weezer, and then we jump into the farewell discussi...

In this episode we are joined by Ripper Owens. Ripper talks about the formation of KK's Priest, their upcoming debut album, making videos for the singles, rejoining KK Downing in the studio after nearly 20 years, the other guitarist's vocals, David Ellefson's hand in the beginning of KK's Priest, his time in Iced Earth, his recent track with Fist of Rage, what songs from Juggulator and Demolition...

In this episode we are joined by Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch. We kick the episode off with talk about the recent loss of Dusty Hill, Mike Howe and Joey Jordison, and talk a bit about Marc Rizzo leaving Soulfly. Diamond Roe then joins us to talk about their new album "Unstable", her relationship working with Josh Fore, their upcoming tour with Atreyu and Saul, playing Green Day and Neil Young at middl...

In this episode we are joined by Dee Snider. The SMF makes his debut on the podcast to talk about his great new album "Leave a Scar", working with Jamey Jasta, the Bellmores, how the state of the world influenced this album, new bands emerging during this time, Widowmaker, Twisted Sister, Jay Jay French, Marco Mendoza, AJ Pero, Sebastian Bach, Jeff LaBar, and Cinderella, speaking his mind, and a t...

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of Void Vator. Erik returns to the podcast to talk about VV's new album Great Fear Rising, working with Mike Spreitzer and Nick Bellmore, crafting leads, their tour kicking off next week, Ripple Fest Texas, working with Ripple Music, covering Queen and WASP, and a ton more! We kick the episode off by paying tribute to the loss of Cinderella's Jeff LaBa...

In this episode we are joined by Austin Mo. Austin returns to the podcast to talk about his new single, working with Frank Hannon, recording new music with Joe Merrick, upcoming releases, his writing process, navigating the pandemic as a newer artist, AC/DC, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with a review of the recent Dirty Honey / Joyous Wolf show in OKC. Thanks for listening, and please s...

In this episode we are joined by Damon Johsnon. Damon returns to the podcast for the 5th time (!!!) and discusses the new album "Battle Lessons." We talk Jarred Pope and Robbie Harrington, writing, returning to the live stage, live streams, Ricky Warwick, cover art inspiration, Tombstone, Nick Raskulinez, Black Star Riders, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with the new single from Austin Mo...

In this episode we are joined by Pete Webb of The Normandys and Dale Diver of GRIND. We talk about this weekend's show, which is the first show back at The Vanguard, about how the show came together, love for The Vanguard, Don't Maker Ghosts, RR Williams, Failsafe, what to look forward to this year from both bands, we talk about the loss of Metal Dave, and a ton more. CJ McClellan makes an appeara...

In this episode we are joined by Josh Todd of Buckcherry. Josh talks about the band's upcoming 9th album "Hellbound", working with Marti Frederiksen again, Stevie Dacanay, what Billy Rowe of Jetboy brings to the band, writing, post pandemic Meet & Greets, forming setlists, performing full length sets in his house, looking back at Timebomb, having their songs in weddings, his history visiting the f...

In this episode we are joined by Dusty Grant. Dusty returns to the podcast to talk about his new singles released in 2021, his podcast DG & Friend's, the podcast he had with Sprout, working with Chris Dawson, auditioning for Seasons After, navigating all the platforms on social media, his upcoming full band show, Christian Machado, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with the new single from D...

In this episode we are joined by Robert Mason. Robert talks about The End Machine's new album, writing with George Lynch and Jeff Pilson, his working relationship with Lynch dating back 30 years, Lynch Mob, Dokken, his personal writing process, writing with Warrant, Warrant's upcoming Cherry Pie 30th Anniversary concerts, Warrant working with PBR, Merle Haggard, Joey Allen, Jerry Dixon, his vocal...

n this episode we are joined by Jordan Griffin of Them Evils. Jordan talks with us about the band's new single and video, the singles they have released during the past year, the plan for future releases, the band's writing process, possibly becoming a 4-piece, connecting with fans via Instagram live, navigating the pandemic, Kirk Hammett, Metallica, Exit 111 Festival, Clutch, Testament, Diamond H...

In this episode we are joined by Trevor William Church of Haunt. Trevor returns to the podcast to talk about his new album Beautiful Distraction, his album slated to arrive in early 2022, his previous albums, the lofty 20 album goal for Haunt, working with Fili Bibiano of Fortress on the new album, constructing his new live band, Beastmaker, his future touring plans, forming a setlist with so much...