Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Marq Torien of the Bulletboys. Marq talks to us about Elefante's critical acclaim, Symphony, the status of the next album, Max Baker, writing, Mikkey Dee, performing in front of the Scorpions and Twisted Sister, talking to Dee Snider, people learning to treat each other better, playing guitar at a young age, his mother, Corey Taylor, Slipknot, and a lot more. Paule...

In this episode Kirk Windstein returns to the podcast, and this time Tommy Buckley and Matt Brunson join in on the talk as well. We talk about their forthcoming album's sound, Todd Strange returning to the band, reuniting with Matt Thomas in OKC, the Carcass tour, being accessible to fans, Jimmy Bower's tips about performing albums in their entirety, seeing Metallica perform Master of Puppets in i...

In this episode we are joined by Jon Olivares and Jes De Hoyos of Sons of Texas. Jon and Jes talk to us about the state of their followup to TU's Album of the Year 2015, writing on the road, acoustic tracks, Loud Park, the European tour with Soil and Saliva, Lamb of God, their thoughts on Spotify, how Razor and Tie has been great to them, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with talk about the...

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Crane Technique. Dennis, Garrett, Micah and Steve talk to us about their sound, their formation, recording at ZombieLife Studios, their previous work, influences, stand up comedy, the name, the future plans for coming music, working with DMG Productions, and a ton more including the love making of Transformers? We kick it off with a killer song fro...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Scattered Hamlet. We discuss the status of their new album, the sound of the forthcoming album, the origins of the Beandip nickname, Rich and Adam N attending Lemmy's public memorial, Pokemon, Joad rants on people being responsible, Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed, CBGB's, Guns n Roses, Smokey and the Bandit, and quite a bit of WWE wrestling talk. We k...

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Fist of Rage. V, Andy, Paullett and Josh talk to us about their forthcoming album, their sound, writing, Andy's vocals, Paullett transitioning from manager to manager/bassist, stories of opening for bands, Andy dressing up when performing, working with Beau Hill, turtles, Chicago Open Air, and a ton more. We kick off the episode talking about Za...

in this episode we are joined by Jeff Sandoval and Mike Araiza. Jeff and Mike talk to us about their great new EP Project Playlist. They talk about fan reaction so far, the production from Chris Collier, Collier's input and help on the songs, having Will Hunt play on some tracks, working with Frank Hannon again, the story behind "Love, Life and Beauty" from the Frank Hannon Band's Six String Soldi...

In this episode we are joined by Scott Baughn of Deathgrip and Mike DePetrillo of Dryvr. Scott talks to us about the status of Deathgrip's forthcoming "Demonizer" album, the book he is currently writing about his life, his background of starting playing professionally at an early age, he tells stories from his travels around the world, and talks about playing the drums after being diagnosed with M...

In this episode we talk about the Dokken reunion happening in Japan, we talk the new Death Angel album, throw some props to Mycah for getting on the MOR cruise, talk Bill Ward and Black Sabbath, love for Tony Iommi's solo album and his work work with Glenn Hughes and Tony Martin, some Denaro love, some talk abut our recent Chris Broderick episode, and we play tracks from 5 Star Hooker and Agentz o...

In this episode we are joined by Chris Broderick of Act of Defiance. Chris talks to us about the search for Henry Derek, finding Matt Bachand, what Henry brings to the vocal position compared to past vocalists he has worked with (Dave Mustaine, Jag Panzer, Harry Conklin), some tips for speed in your guitar playing, his signature pick clip, getting away from the stigma of being an ex member of Mega...

In this episode we are joined by Devon Mycah of the band Mycah. Devon talks with us about the band's new EP, writing, their unique sound, what comes with being a young woman in a business dominated by men, working with and watching Rob Zombie, 3 Doors Down, being told not to sing Led Zeppelin, Rikki Rockett, Stop! Stop!, and a ton more. Devon has a ton to say, and you don't want to miss this one....

In this episode we are joined by Travis, Delaney, Brian and Rhett from The Devil You Adore. They talk to us about their music, marketing, writing, recording, their gear, the future plans, their band name, how Delaney came into the mix, her background, Metallica, trouble getting their trailer of gear into the Rocklahoma grounds for their first performance, Megadeth, and a ton more! We kick the epis...

In this episode we are joined by Addict Chick, Amanda Meredtih. Amanda talks with us about her book, her addiction, her positive outlook, getting published, the book she has coming this August, future plans, the possibility of a movie, how she got into writing, Nikki Sixx, Saving Abel and more! We play great songs from Crane Technique (Missouri) and Reliance Code (Oklahoma), we gush about the grea...

in this episode we are joined by Sam "Spade" Morris and Chris "Sniper" Hineline of 3D in Your Face. Sam and Chris sat down with us to discuss their new album, their writing partnership, some interesting stories from gigs, influences, Michael Monroe, Van Halen, Kiss, Bruce Kulick, playing acoustic, set lists, singers texting during a show, putting on a show, playing to a heavier crowd like Texas Hi...

In this episode we go over Rocklahoma 2016. We have made the trek every year, and the 10 year anniversary was another great one. We talk all the great bands we saw, old favorites to new discoveries. One of those discoveries was Moxy and the Influence, and we play a great song from their new EP, and talk about their memorable performances. We talk about our experience, our old and new friends, Rob...

In this episode we discuss the recent Streets Gone Wild press conference. We play some audio clips from the press conference, and we also have an interview with Eddie Trunk. Eddie talks to us about why he thinks the festival will be successful, Autograph - one of the bands playing SGW, the status of his 3rd book, and what did Biff Byford really think about Marilyn Manson on That Metal Show? We als...

The 1-year anniversary week continues with another great episode. We're joined by Sunshine Seawright of Axis Entertainment. Sunshine talks with us about the Axis Stage at Rocklahoma, the selection process for bands playing ROK, weird submissions, advice for bands in the submission process, how she got into the business and started Axis, Axis' stages at Sturgis, Nicnos, Well Hung Heart, and a lot m...

This week marks our 1 year anniversary of starting the podcast, and in this episode we are joined by Kevin Graham to give a preview and talk about the bands playing the 10th annual Rocklahoma. We go over main/2nd stage acts like Scorpions, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, Megadeth, The Sword, Hatebreed, Devildriver, Steel Panther, Bang Tango, Great White, Disturbed, and many more. We also take a look at man...

In this episode we are joined by Ian Moore and the Lossy Coils. Ian, Matt, Greg and Travis talk to us about their new music, what's coming this year, Ian being selected to the Governor's Board of The Grammy's, choosing songs for set lists, opening for hard rock bands like Cheap Trick and 3 Doors Down, the first time Ian played acoustic without a mic to specific audience members, the evolution of I...

In this episode we are joined by Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity. Reed talks to us about the status of the new COC album, their touring plans, how Nuclear Blast has been awesome to them, the reformation of the lineup with Pepper, setlists, how Teenage Time Killers came together and the possibility of a second album, some early influences, thoughts on a tour featuring all eras of COC, Nicko...

In this episode Kyle Gunther of Battlecross joins us for a second time. We talk about the upcoming live shows, vocal warmups, time off, Sepultura, Black Dahlia Murder, writing new music, Waffle House, the governor of Michigan, and a lot more. We kic it off with some talk about Battlecross, the band A Dying Art from OKC, and a few upcoming concerts including Rocklahoma. Thanks for listening, and pl...

In this episode we are joined by William Fish. Will talks to us about his upcoming solo EP, the Cedar Rapids music scene, working as a session drummer, training to become a sound engineer, his time in Framing the Red, some of his influences and artists he likes, drums, touring, great gigs and a lot more. We kick the episode off with a demo track of Will's, another tune from a great band out of Iow...

In this episode we are joined by Chad Malone. Chad talks with us about his current projects, as well as several of his past bands. He talks about Senior Fellows upcoming tour, his vocal style in SF, touring the world with Brother Inferior, The Shame, Larkin, Concept of Nonsense, Bring Down the Hammer, The Kids Who Never Learned to Color Inside the Lines, his love of Iron Maiden, Kevin Dubrow's hai...

In this episode we are joined by the one and only Shooter Jennings. Shooter talks to us about Prince and David Bowie, his new album Countach, the inspiration behind doing Giorgio Morodor songs, George Jones, working with Dave Cobb, the future of mainstream country music, feedback on "Outlaw You", his history with Velvet Revolver, his friendship with Marilyn Manson, his love of Axl Rose, Axl joinin...

In this episode we talk about the exciting news of Black Country Communion reuniting, the announcement of Axl Rose filling in for Brian Johnson in AC/DC, Ace Frehley's great new covers album, the 3 new songs Rob Zombie has released ahead of his forthcoming album, Thin Lizzy's announcement of Tom Hamilton, Scott Travis and Ian Haugland joining for some live dates, Steve Vai's announcement of a Pass...