Thunder Underground

In this episode Deen Castronovo joins the podcast. Deen talks about Revclution Saints forthcoming 4th album, what the change to Joel Hoekstra and Jeff Pilson brings, Doug Aldrich and Jack Blades, Alessandro Del Vichio, Kyle Hughes, turning his life around and returning to Journey, his 35 year working relationship with Neal Schon, Journey Through Time, performing with Greg Rollie, what he learned f...

In this episode Terry Ilous joins the podcast. Terry talks about his new collaboration with Jack Russell on a Tom Petty classic, his new song with George Lynch and AON, working with Brett Carlisle, his time with Great White, new music from XYZ, Led Zeppelin, Don Henley, 40+ years in the music industry, Pat Fontaine, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at 2 Minutes to Tulsa this weeke...

In this episode Greg Upchurch of 3 Doors Down joins the podcast. Greg talks about the development of his new coffee shop Greg's Rockin Goat Coffee, plans for the future of the coffee shop, his solo track he released during 2020, being a multi-instrumentalist, new music from 3 Doors Down, writing, Brad Arnold, his time working with Chris Cornell, Eleven, Puddle of Mudd, love for Troy Lucketta and T...

In this episode Pete Summit and Shon McKee from Crashing Wayward join the podcast. We talk about Crashing Wayward's forthcoming debut album, the band's formation and sound, Stacy David Blades, Carl Raether, working with Mike Gilies, RFK Media, working with Ron Keel (guest on episode 269), Eric Singer, Shon performing a song with KISS, Paul Stanley, Peter's love of The Cult, Billy Duffy, Counts 77,...

In this episode we bring you two interviews: John Cusimano of Fast Land Animal and Eric Fraser of Corvus Lore join the podcast. First up, Eric Fraser talks about Corvus Lore's upcoming sophomore album "Lucida", writing guitar solos, recording direct to tape, Ryan Jones, Joe Cloutier, Mike Oneto, Valley of Fire Records, love for Night Moves, Guns n Roses, Hookers & Blow, Dizzy Reed, Foreigner, Foo...

In this episodeJason returns to the podcast, We discuss the recent livestream from Megadeth: They Only Come Out at Night. This show at Budokan in Japan featured an appearance by Marty Friedman w/ Deth for the first time in 23 years. We speak about the live show, Friedman, Kiko, Dave Mustaine, the preshow documentary, and more. We also take a little about the new album (Alive) and recent appearance...

In this episode Robin McAuley returns to the podcast. Robin talks about his new solo album "Alive", working with Alessandro Del Vecchio, Andrea Seveso, Frontiers Music, Black Swan, Icons of Rock, performing with Andrew Freeman and Phil Soussan of Last in Line, Micheal Schenker, McAuley Schenker Group, touring, writing, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with talk about a recent show from Tom Ke...

In this episode Todd Kerns joins the podcast. Todd talks about his new band Heroes & Monsters, working with Will hunt and Stef Burns, switching between instruments live, performing with Slash, working with Myles Kennedy, love for Lemmy and Motorhead, performing with the Bruce Kulick Band, Bob Kulick, working with Brent Fitz, KISS, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, why Jeff Beck is his favorite guitarist,...

In this episode Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage / Lybica joins the podcast. Justin talks about Lybica's debut album, forming the band during the pandemic, playing guitar live, Chris Lane, Doug French, Joey Johnson, naming an instrumental song, writing, working with Metal Blade, Adam D's thoughts on his guitar playing, pulling double duty opening for his own band, love for Faith No More and Mike...

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...