Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone

On this episode I hang out and have a great time with one of  Albuquerque's dynamic Hard Rock outfits Violet Rising. This band is extremely talented, moody and heavy, and are making huge wave across the desert southwest and abroad. They disucss their origins and what they have to deliver! Check it out and enjoy!

A hilarious and informative interview with Burque Rock City's (festival).Founder Roman Barham! This is going to be an epic festival headlined by Profantica June 1st and 2nd, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Six Feet Under is back with a new album, and it rippppps! Guitarist Jack Owen talks about their latest effort entitled "Killing for Revenge", which just dropped last week via Metal Blade Records.

On this latest episode Mike Talks to Albuquerque's Heavy Heavy Trio Red Mesa, which include Brad Frye (vocals,guitar), Alex Cantwelll (bass, vocals), and Roman Barham (drums, vocals). They talk about their latest effort "Partial Distortions" via Desert Records on The Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone

 A very cool conversation with vocalist/guitars Heri Joensen of the Viking Metal act TYR. He discusses their latest release entitled "Battle Ballads released April 12th, 2024 via Metal Blade Records. Heri also discusses combining classical music with Metal, and much more with Mike on the Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone

Mike is joined by Owner Santana Barreda and all around contributer Anjo from Albuuerque New Mexico's Ren's Den, an all ages DIY/multimedia venue, that has been growing rapidly in it's first year of existance.

In an impromptu interview, host Mike Trujillo talks with Bill Manspeaker of the legendary Green Jelly. Currently on the road, we literally talked with them as they travel from the east coast to NM to catch up on the latest shenanigans of Green Jelly. Manspeaker talks about an Albuquerque show in the 90s and being recognized by one time national show Z Rock.

Mike interviews legendary guitarist Adrian Vandenberg. They talk about founding Vandenberg and their early years. He also discusses his time with Whitesnake, touring and a futbol song? All this and more on Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone.

Jake Pacheco - guitarist/vocals/founding member for Albuquerque's own metal maniacs Anesthesia talks to host Mike Trujillo about the growth of the band, a little Burque metal music history and fun and memorable venues.

A cool conversation with Vocalist/Keyboards Tony Kakko of Finland's Sonata Arctica! He talks traditional Power Metal, Roswell NM, and armwrestling with Alexi Laiho? lol!mik

An insightful interview with Albuquerque's Death Metal band Faceripper. Host Mike Trujillo catches up with guitarist Jeremy Sisneros following their mini-tour in Arizona.

Host Mike Trujillo has a conversation with Sherman Jones (Cideshow Studios, Backstage Live, Insecticide, Hardcore 918V, Eyeball, Sherman's Tank, Nationwide Attractions). Sherman discusses his studio, Michael Schenker, Coolio and the late Mark Adams of St. Vitus.

Host Mike Trujillo interviews Francis Ruiz, drummer for Buckcherry and Albuquerque native. They discuss Buckcherry's new album Vol. 10 as well as their upcoming tour co-headlining with Skid Row, along with many other topics.

Host Mike Trujillo takes us back to August 28, 1991 and his unreleased/unpublished interview with legend; the late, great Peter Steele, frontman of Type O Negative. Steele talks about the album Slow, Deep and Hard and his reaction to world events at the time. Mike also announces the winner of the last contest and announces a new giveaway.

Host Mike Trujillo interviews legendary metal architect Udo Dirkschneider of UDO (Dirkschneider, Accept) about the latest album from UDO entitled Touchdown. Mike also announces a ticket give away.

Mike Trujillo interviews Street Tombs from Santa Fe, New Mexico as they were ending their summer tour. As a special bonus, Mike digs into the archives to share a never-before-heard interview with GWAR from 1992.