Thunder Underground

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...

In this episode we are joined by Lou Brutus. The legendary voice of Hard Drive talks to us about his new memoir, Sonic Warrior ----, what went into writing the book, Corey Taylor's insistence that he got this book out, some stories that are waiting for the 2nd book, the possibility of book showcasing his 10,000+ pieces of memorbilia, helping bands like Disturbed, Slipknot, Godmsack, Halestorm brea...

In this episode we are joined by Chris Taylor Brown of Trapt and we have audio of our appearance on Tulsa Music Stream. Chris talks with us about the band's new album "Shadow Work", the lyrical themes, the sound of the album compared to earlier albums, writing acoustically, their acoustic tour in 2018, what Brendan and Mike bring to the band, live streams during corona virus down time, the hope of...

In this episode we are joined by Brian Fair. Brian talks with us about the current status of Shadows Fall, his favorite era of Shadows Fall, his Revolver photo shoot with Dave Mustaine, Jon Donias in Anthrax, Jason Bittner in Overkill and Flotsam and Jetsam, Matt in Act of Defiance, making the Downpour album, Buzz from Unearth, his band Hell Night, Pledge Music, writing differences between his var...

In this episode we are joined by Thomas McRocklin. Thomas talks with us about starting School of McRock, working with Tim Hutchinson, McRocklin/Hutch, writing, how he became a Kiesel player, taking a nearly 20 year break from the guitar, NAMM, Bad 4 Good, destroying guitars, which guitar ended up in Hard Rock Casino, some great Steve Vai stories, Brooks Wackerman, Danny Cooksey, Zach Young, and a...

In this episode we are joined by Dakota Sean of Another Day Dawns. Dakota talks with is about the band's new EP, how corona virus has affected the band, the Beautiful Suicide video, how the band's sound developed, Tyler Ritter, Aaron of Breaking Benjamin, vocal warmups, Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, American Horror Story, The Office, and a lot more. We kick off the episode with a track from Arjuna....

In this episode we are joined by Spacebrain of Torpedohead. We talk about the current state of things in Germany and the US, what Torpedohead is doing during quarantine, their new single, the possibility of more new music, how the TH sound was developed, power trios, The Wildhearts, Angus Young and AC/DC, Motley Crue, and a ton more! We kick off the episode with a new track from Elder. Thanks for...

In this episode we are joined by Mitch Perry. Mitch talks with us about being in quarantine, the Mitch Perry Group, how he put the band together, the idea for multiple vocalists, the lyrical content of "Believe", writing, Steeler, playing with a multitude of artists, Asia, Les Paul, and a ton more! We kick off the episode with a new song from Torpedohead. Thanks for listening, and please share! #p...

In this episode we are joined by Florida Frank​ of Hatebreed​. Frank spends over an hour talking to us about how corona virus has affected Hatebreed's album release, what he has been up to during self isolation, Hatebreed's new single, "When the Blade the Drops", his hot sauce "Florida Frank's Florida Heat" that is coming soon from Hella Hot Hot Sauce​, the idea that Hatebreed should cover Celtic...

In this episode we are joined by Jon Oliveras of Sons of Texas. Jon talks with us about writing while in quarantine, the band's upcoming single "Under the Gun", the "Resurgence" EP, the "Lock. Stock & Barrel" video, the transition from working with a label to handling everything on their own, digital streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, his Charvel guitars, Mark Morales working with Mark Morton,...

In this episode we are joined by Ivan de Prume of Big News and formerly of White Zombie. After our chat with Ivan, we also have a written interview from White Zombie/Sean Yseult. Ivan speaks with us about Big News new album "The Lowdown", producing, Burningsound Studios, toilet paper, how he is handling the current quarantine, working with Saints of Lust, touring with Biohazard, Tommy Victor and P...

In this episode we are joined by Mike Mostert of GoGo Tuners. Mike talks with us about the GoGo Tuners Family album, In Theory, working with artists like Ernie C of Body Count, Jordan Ziff of Ratt, The Swampers, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the writing process, having artists step outside of their genre, NAMM Show, and a ton more! We kick off the episode with a look at recent events, and talk about...

In this episode we cover every Ozzy Osbourne album. We kick off the episode with our look at the new album, Ordinary Man, and then we revisit our Ozzy "Every Album in a Row." We listened to every Ozzy solo album from front to back in order. We all know these albums, but what do you notice and what jumps out when they are played in succession? From the beginning of "I Don't Know" to the end of "Jum...

In this episode we are joined by Robin McAuley. Robin talks to us about the new band Black Swan, working with Jeff Pilson as a producer, working with Reb Beach, Matt Star's vocal greatness, the writing process for 'Shake the World', the stories behind a few of the songs, the possibility of Black Swan shows, Frontiers, touring with Michael Schenker Fest, revisiting the McAuley Schenker Group songs,...

In this episode we are joined by Joe Flynt of Asphalt Valentine. Joe talks about the new album Twisted Road, how their sound has developed, self producing, writing, working with High Vol Music, listening to vinyl, maintaining his voice, Rob Halford, Judas Priest, Every Mother's Nightmare, Motley Crue, punk rock, playing Europe, and a lot more! We kick the episode off with song from Overdrive Orche...

In this episode Brian Tichy returns to the podcast to talk A Farewell to Kings. Brian talks about the recently released 'Huck Finn', writing in the style of Rush, opening for Rush with Vinnie Moore, his experience with Neil Peart on that tour, Neil's impact on his playing, getting into Rush at a young age, Moving Pictures, Neil's solo on Exit Stage Left, favorite Neil parts, and more about Neil /...

In this episode Frank Hannon returns to the podcast. Frank talks to us about his new single South Side, reuniting with his childhood band, his new podcast, his new signature Gibson acoustic, meeting other musicians, his new Heavy Metal Hippie IPA, Monsters of Rock cruise, Eddie Trunk, Paul McCartney, touring with Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, the possibility of new music from FHB and Tesla, Healing the...