Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Mercedes Lander. Mercedes talks about The White Swan's new EP, not being able to perform live, how the pandemic changed the plans for the EP, love for Type O Negative, Silverchair, transitioning to the role of frontwoman as opposed to being the drummer, her history learning drums, guitar, piano, looking back at 20 years since Kittie's debut, the future of Kittie, H...

In this episode we are joined by Jeff Carlson of the Jeff Carlson Band. Jeff talks about the band's cover of Foreigner's Juke Box Hero, how Frank Hannon got involved, performing Tesla songs with Frank Hannon, working on the follow up to their EP, the band's writing process, Robbie ---, working with RFL Records, a new song with Oz Fox on guitar, how REO Speedwagon and KISS made him want to be a mus...

In this episode we are joined by Joe Cotela of DED. Joe talks about the band's new music, their forthcoming album, what Kevin Churko brought to the band's sound, how the pandemic changed the plans for the album, being uplifting on Twitter, writing lyrics, keeping his voice in shape, performing acoustically, playing music with Maria Brink, their binge watching choices of The Boys and Raised By Wolv...

In this episode we are joined by Zach Bair. Zach talks about his new EP "Ordinary Girl", why proceeds are going towards American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the range of styles on the EP, his cover of a Neil Young's classic, being a multi instrumentalist, where his passion for music came from, his company VNUE and everything they are doing to help artists become compensated more fairly, Dis...

This episode we are joined by David Elllefson. David talks to us about his new covers album from Ellefson called "No Cover", working with Thom Hazaert, paying homage to early Def Leppard, recording during a pandemic, cover Fight's 'Nailed to the Gun,' Rob Halford Queen, Fastaway, working with Mark Slaughter, Doro, reconnecting on record with Chuck Buhler, Jimmy Degrasso, WASP, Motorhead, Charlie B...

In this episode we are joined by Matthi from Nasty. Matthi talks about the band's 7th album "Menace", working with Century Media, finishing the album during a pandemic, already working on their next album, the band's progression and writing process, his clothing line, the videos from Menace, why live streams don't work for a hardcore band, the hardcore scene in Belgium / Germany, and more! We kick...

In this episode we are joined by Tony Campos. Tony talks about Static-X's new album Project Regeneration Vol 1, the process of putting together the 2019 tour and the album, writing new music to previously recorded vocals, the albums reception, what Xero brought to the project, working with Ministry and Al Jourgenson being a part of the song Dead Souls, the status of Vol 2, how much Wayne Static is...

In this episode we are joined by Theo Van Der Loo of Ego Kill Talent. We kick the episode off with a tribute to Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot, we have the exclusive debut of the new track from Severmind, we look at the lineup and announcement of the benefit for Xochiti Rodriguez, look ahead to the coming release of Metallica's S&M2, and throw out some love for recent releases from Dryvr and Lynch M...

In this episode we are joined by Brando from Appetite for Distortion. Brando talks about his GNR themed podcast, bringing in guests from outside the GNR universe, his history in radio, Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagen, love for Buckethead, Tommy Stinson, thoughts on the Chinese Democracy era, personal hopes on the next album, deep cuts, live shows, memorabilia, fans of his podcast, Charlie Benante, T...

In this episode we jump into several topics from new music to live streams. We talk about Clutch's recent Doom Saloon II performance, we talk about Armored Saint new single/video, we talk about Avatar's new album, we talk a bit about Black Stone Cherry, we look forward to new albums from Sevendust and Deviledriver, we talk about the new song from Anti Mortem, Jason gives his thoughts on the recent...

In this episode we are joined by Nick Reese of Joyous Wolf. Nick talks about the new single "Odyssey", adapting the Homer epic, the video concept, their next single, future album plans, getting formal vocal lessons, maintaining his voice, the "throwback" label, love for Ian Gillan, the experience of touring with Deep Purple, his love for Elvis Presely, Ray Charles, James Brown, BB King, Prince, Th...

In this episode we are joined by Glenn Hughes. Glenn talks about The Dead Daisies new release The Lockdown Sessions, how his addition to the band changes the sound, working with Doug Aldrich, Deen Castronovo, and David Lowy, working on the band's upcoming full length "Holy Ground", shout out to John Corabi, the possibility of working with Tony Iommi again, thoughts on another solo album, his writi...

In this episode we are joined by Dusty Robison of Dirty Rotten. Dusty talks about his new music, writing process, production style, Dirty Rotten Music Inc., horror stories from the world of running sound professionally, his background in sound, production and music, Body Count, Rage Against The Machine, the Tulsa music scene, The Vanguard Tulsa, Brady Street Records, Andy Ingraham, Daniel Anthony...

Coming soon to the podcast, Glenn Hughes talks The Dead Daisies, Tony Iommi, and more!

In this episode we are joined by Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth. Gabe talks about Enterprise Earth's recent surprise EP release, the acoustic version of "There is No Tomorrow", their Lamb of God cover, his thoughts on LOG's new album, managing downtime during a pandemic, the decision to self produce, the status of their next full length album, Dan Watson, what Brandon Zackey and Rob Sareh have b...

In this episode we are joined by Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance and BPMD. Mark talks about BPDM's new album "American Made", the song selection process, the formation of the band, Blitz's vocals, future live shows, the possibility of a collection of English songs, working with Mike Portnoy throughout the years, Alex Skolnick, writing sessions, David Ellefson, Rob Trujillo, playing live on Cliff B...

In this episode we are joined by V of Violent Idols. V talks with us about the band's new EP "Idolatry", covering The Doors classic "Break on Through" and its relevance today, writing and recording 'Fuck You' with Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome, the double edged sword of the song's title, the process of making Jon Moxley's them song, AEW, his favorite wrestling theme songs throughout the years...

In this episode we are joined by Pj Farley of TRIXTER and RA. PJ talks with us about his upcoming 2nd solo album, self producing, working with HighVolMusic, RA's upcoming album, playing Shiprocked Cruise with RA, RA's future touring plans, playing KISS covers with Chris Jericho, Bruce Kulick, Charlie Benante Official, John 5 and others, touring with #KISS on the Revenge tour, the 1991 Blood Sweat...

In this episode we are joined by Brandon Cook of The Loyal Order and Black n Blue. Brandon talks with us about The Loyal Order's new album, the success of 'Ready For Dead', the band's writing process, working with Jeff Buehner, working with EMP Label Group, David Ellefson, Tom Hazert, future live shows, joining Black n Blue, Jaime St James, Paul Young, Rocklahoma, experiences on Monster of Rock Cr...

In this episode we are joined by Alex Skolnick of Testament. Alex talks with us about Testament's new album "Titans of Creation", crafting solos, writing lyrics, analog and digital recording, Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, the early days of Alex Skolnick trio, introducing jazz to metal fans, the process of recording RUSH covers with Charlie Bennate and Ra Diaz, Alex Lifeson's understated importance,...

In this episode we are joined by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust. Joel talks with us about his current production work, Primal Future 2019, his vocals, the process when doing an entire album by himself, being a multi instrumentalist, writing lyrics, working with NeverFall, Hetfield's lyrics, reworking Metallica's Hardwired and Megadeth's Dystopia, love for Sepultura's Arise, drinking around the worl...

In this episode we are joined by Jeff Sandoval and Mike Araiza of Healing the Fray. Jeff and Mike talk with us about their new full length album, the idea of bringing on a new band name, everything Chris Collier has brought to the band and music, Jason Rullo's contribution, what they learned from Frank Hannon about songwriting, musicians for future live shows, Troy Lukketta, the love of vinyl, str...

In this episode we are joined by Jim Wilson of Motor Sister. The former leader of Mother Superior returns to the podcast to talk about Motor Sister's second album, working with Scott Ian on the new music, the power that John Tempesta and Joey Vera bring to the band, working with Pearl Aday, Anthrax, future touring plans, the status of his new music with Phil Jones, having different outlets for dif...

In this episode we are joined by Ron Keel. Ron talks about Ron Keel Band's new southern rock covers album "South x South Dakota", their 2019 release "Fight Like a Band", working with HighVol Music, making the "Red White and Blue" video, Sturgis, Covid-19 affecting touring, connecting with fans online, what he learned from working with Gene Simmons and Michael Wagener on KEEL albums, singing Steele...

In this episode we are joined by Patrick Muzingo of Junkyard. Patrick returns to the podcast to talk about Junkyards forthcoming EP "Rome is Burning", their recent release of the 3rd album "Good Habits Die Hard" that was shelved in the early 90s, Tim remastering the album, handling everything in house, Todd editing their videos, David Roach, touring with Danko Jones and love for the man himself, w...