Thunder Underground

In this episode Frank Hannon returns to the podcast for the 4th time. Frank talks about new music from Tesla, touring, producing Tesla music, Steve Brown's addition to the live show, writing with Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat, looking back on Shock working with Phil Collen, Def Leppard, JT Loux filling in for Dave Rude, working with JT and other young artists like Austin Mo and Red Voodoo, writing guita...

In this episode Nathan James joins the podcast. Nathan talks about the fantastic new album from Iconic, working and singing with Michael Sweet (Stryper), the band's writing and recording process, Tommy Aldridge, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Serafino Perugino, Frontiers Records, Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake), Trans Siberian Orchestra, working on the next Inglorious album, Lzzy Hale, Alanis Morissette, his...

In this episode Jim Wilson returns to the podcast. Jim talks about the new Motor Sister album "Get Off", the progression of the new music from "Ride", Scott Ian's influence on some of the new songs, working with Scott Ian and Jay Ruston in the studio, Pearl's vocals and harmonies, John Tempesta, Joey Vera, performing at Welcome to Rockville, Motor Sister's Whiskey show, Mother Superior, Joe Elliot...

In this episode we pay tribute to Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, and Greg Kocsak (Oklahoma Radio Legend). The show kicks off with some thoughts and memories of Greg Kocsak, and what Trent feels he brought to the radio profession. Then we dive into an interview with Trevor Strnad from 2019 to pay tribute to life of one of modern metal's most influential artists. Thanks for listening, and...

In this episode Lajon Witherspoon joins the podcast. The Sevendust frontman talks about the bands "Animosity" tour, new music from Sevendust, his upcoming solo album, Diamond Tetrarch Rowe of Tetrarch, working with Butch Walker, Jimmie Allen, Sahaj Ticotin (Producer) of RA, covering Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and more. The episode kicks off with talk about recent live shows from Danny Elfman a...

In this episode we pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Jason returns to the podcast to help Trent celebrate the career of the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. From Alanis Morissette to Foo Fighters, we look back at our favorite music, live experiences, thoughts on his style, energy and attitude, and so much more. The unreplaceable live aspect, the wearing his influences on his sl...

In this episode Ty Tabor of King's X joins the podcast. Ty talks about his new solo album "Shades", the writing process, his enormous output of music throughout his career, the new King's X album, the KX hiatus and returning stronger, Death Cab For Cutie, the Beatles, feeling out of place as an opener, early King's X albums, and a ton more. The episode kicks off with talk about the new singer in S...

In this episode Damon Johnson returns to the podcast. Damon talks about the reformation of Brother Cane, reconnecting with Glenn Maxxey, working with Jared Pope, Brother Cane's plans moving forward, his current run in Lynyrd Skynyrd filling in for Gary Rossignton, meeting up with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony recently, the greatness of Vic Johnson, Scott Gorham and Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Van...

In this episode JT Loux joins the podcast. JT talks about his debut album, his bandmates, working with Frank Hannon as his producer, navigating the pandemic as a new artist, the band's writing process, influences and musical styles, future plans, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a review of Sevendust / Tetrarch at Diamond Ballroom, and we also play the brand new song from Tesla! Thanks f...

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...