Join Gabriella Jones for a chat with the incredible Jared James Nichols about all things guitar, music and gear!By andertonsmusic

Drummer Tommy Clufetos talks about some of his legendary gigs playing with Alice Cooper, Sabbath, Ted Nugent, Ozzy, Zombie and even Motley Crue. Clufetos is out on the road now playing all the great songs from his prestigious career with Tommy's Rock Trip.

It has been a few years since we caught up with our good friend and Warrant guitarist Joey Allen who is back to talk about the band's big show at Ozarks Amphitheater on August 16th with Firehouse and Once Bitten.

On thi sepisode we take a took back at the KISS album (Music From) The Elder. This is an album that often divides the fan base, with some fans loving it and other fans hating it. What do we think? Which songs do we think stand the test of time? Do you agree with our opinions?By Mike Brunn

Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin talks about the band's final run of shows which will culminate in September and the legacy that Candlebox will leave behind. Martin also talks about the band's final album "The Long Goodbye" and shares stories from the inception of Candlebox in the early 90's.

Collective Soul guitarist Dean Roland calls in from the road as Collective Soul embarks on the "Summer Camp with Trucks" tour with Hootie and the Blowfish and Edwin McCain.

Chris Slade has been in the rock n' roll business for 60 years and is set to release a new double-album Chris Slade's Timeline "Timescape" that spans his entire career from Tom Jones, AC/DC and Uriah Heap.

Lasrt week I attended a Foo Fighters concert that got stopped due to bad weather 80 minutes inot the Foo's set. We discuss why shifting the concert to a different day may not have been possible, should fans get refunds and more.By Mike Brunn

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the second quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followe…

Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice talks new Cactus album "Temple of Blues: Influences and Friends).

It's our 4th of July special coming to you a day early and renowned rock bassist P.J. Farley is back on the show to talk about the upcoming July run of shows for his 80's Kiss cover band Kuarantine as well as all the goings on with Fozzy and Trixter.

It's a special early-week episode as Tracii Guns joins the show to talk about the latest Sumbomb release "Light Up the Sky" as well as L.A. Guns' upcoming Summer Tour and new music via Cleopatra Records.

Legendary guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK, as they prepare to release their debut album "Dark Side of The Brain" on July 19th via Fearless Records. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist recruited a trio of young, hungry, and talented musicians (Wrex Horton on vocals, Nick Diltz on bass, Rob Pier…

Tracii joins the show to talk about the new Sunbomb record, LA Guns plans and what it was like to be in a MIchael Jack vidoe and much more!By Mike Brunn

The release of the new album by Goodbye June "Deep In The Trouble" is upon us! Hear lead singer Landon Milbourn & guitarist Tyler Baker join The Hook Rocks for track by track commentary on the songs & their backstories. Please enjoy the episode! Goodbye June https://www.goodbyejune.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/ https://www.instagram.co…

Singer/songwriter Chris Bullinger visits The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss his new single "Darlin' In Me" & his upcoming album "Waitin' To Be Seen". Chris also shares how John Mellencamp reached him as a young kid and put him on a path of making music. Please enjoy the episode! Chris Bullinger https://www.chrisbullinger.com/ https://www…

The Duke of Metal, Rich Ward talks about this awesome 80's tribute band Guardians of the Jukebox as well as his memories of growing up in the 80's and hearing many of these songs for the first time. Rich is also discussing the new Fozzy single and upcoming Fall U.S. Tour.http://guardiansofthejukebox.com http://foxxyrock.com…

Adult film star legend Christy Canyon visits with The Hook Rocks for a discussion about rock stars, the sunset strip, & the modern day battle against censorship. Please enjoy the episode! Christy canyon https://www.instagram.com/therealchristycanyon11 https://x.com/christycanyon11 https://onlyfans.com/christycanyon11 The Hook Rocks https://www.face…

On this episode we take a look back at the KISS album Rock And Roll Over. We talk about songwriting on the heels of Destroyer, which songs are our favorites, the album art work and so much more!By Mike Brunn

Karl from the social media page NCRinNA (New Classic Rock in North America) joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about who is creating some buzz in the world of new rock 'n' Roll. Karl dedicates his platform to new music and promoting new bands. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network New Classic Rock In North America http…

Blues guitarist Philip Sayce visits The Hook Rocks for a conversation about guitar, unlocking the emotion in his music, & his latest album "The Wolves Are Coming"! We chat about his approach to guitar as well as his thoughts on the variety of styles played by different guitarists. Please enjoy the episode! Philip Sayce https://www.philipsayce.com/ …

Bon Jovi fans were excited for the oppertunity to purchase a signed copy of the bands newest album "Forever". However, as fans began to recieve their copies questions arose about if the signatures were real or not. We cover this topic, and let you know how to determine if your copy is real or not!By Mike Brunn

What else can you say? It's 35 minutes of rip-roaring, flag-waving, star-spangled excellence. Ted Nugent brings his flame thrower to this interview and talks about everything from his work on the new Cactus album to honoring his Motown funk brothers like Bo Diddly and Little Richard.

Armored Saint singer John Bush returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his project Category 7 with members of Exodus, Adrenaline Mob, Overkill, & Machine Head. We also dive into the 40th anniversary of the Armored Saint classic album "March of The Saint". Please enjoy the episode! Category 7 https://category7official.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cate…

The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion about the iconic Queen live album "Live Killers". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on the performances recorded for this record. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Queen https://en.wikipedia.org/wik…

Two of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns return for a discussion about the new Pete's Diary album "Keep On Rockin". Pete share's his excitement about Tracii's involvement in the song "All Hell Breaks Loose" while both speak about the authenticity of playing guitar and making music. Please enjoy the episode! Pete's Diary h…

The fun, endearing and inspirational Sarah Smith joins the show to talk about how she became a die-hard fan of all things 80's hair metal. Sarah talks about some of her favorite shows, rockers she has met and how she helps influence people from a younger generation to become fans of rock music. Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahes123…

Swedish band Greenleaf is about to release their new album "The Head & The Habit" on June 21st and lead singer Arvid Hallagard sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the bands new music. Arvid discusses their focus on the dynamic of the songs and how this approach created the energy they were looking for. Please enjoy the episode! G…

The msterpiece album "Dead By Dawn" by Kitsa appeared in The Hook Rocks Top 10 in the first quarter of 2024. We sit down with the band to talk their influences, the Seattle music scene, & working with producer Tony Reed. Please enjoy the episode! Kitsa https://kitsa.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kitsaband/ https://www.instagram.com/kitsa_b…

The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month of May in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https:…

German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell discusses his upcoming album "Risen Symbol" as well as the difficulties in touring the United States. Axel is open, honest and often hilarious as he takes us through his hard rock odyssey which began in the 1980's.

The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl for an update on the recent DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation & Ticketmaster and their recent data breach affecting over 500 million users! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.hous…

Living off the grid as a child, Tim Montana faced adversity throughout his upbringing. Many years later he finds himself with a publishing deal & a new album "Savage" due out this July. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his path into music & how it all started while living above a pawn shop. Please enjoy the episode! Tim Montana https://timmontan…

The New Zealand band Devilskin is back with their new EP "Surfacing". Lead vocalist Jennie Skulander appears for the first time on The Hook Rocks for a discussion about the bands new music, their decision to cover the legendary songs "Barracuda" & "Holy Diver", and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Devilskin https://devilskin.co.nz/ https://www.…

Desert Rock veterans Fu Manchu are back with their new album "The Return Of Tomorrow" out June 14th. Lead vocalist Scott Hill sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the new double album and his punk/hardcore roots. Please enjoy the episode! Fu Manchu https://www.fu-manchu.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FuManchuBand/ https://www.insta…

On this episode Vincent LaRussa and I take a look back at the KISS album "Dynasty". We go track by track giving our thoughts and opinions, as well as talking about the album cover, the tour, the costumes and other popular music of 1979.By Mike Brunn

From the clubs in New Jersey to Madison Square Garden & The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Skid Row's music helped define a generation. Guitarist & co-founder Dave 'Snake' Sabo chats with The Hook Rocks about the bands history, recording their debut album 35 years ago, & their recent shows with Halestorm's front woman Lzzy Hale. Please enjoy the epis…

The Audio/Tech report for quarter 2 of 2024 is here & as always Professor Skylab brings us the latest on audio greatness. He provides the playbook for record collectors on how to navigate through the world of vinyl pressings. The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRoc…

Texas Desert Rock band High Desert Queen is set to release their new album "Palm Reader" at the end of this month. Singer Ryan Gamey joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the album, the record store experience, & his path into heavy rock music. Please enjoy the episode! High Desert Queen https://highdesertqueen.com/ https://www.facebook.com…

John Corabi's return to The Dead Daisies has brought excitement to their fans across the globe. He visits The Hook Rocks for a chat about the decision to return & recording the new album at the historic Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. Please enjoy the episode! The Dead Daisies https://thedeaddaisies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadDaisies htt…

Halestorm's guitarist Joe Hottinger strives to find the connection between moments that move us. He explores the role music has with creating emotion & how his love of photography allows him to develop another perspective on his recent visit with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! Joe Hottinger https://www.halestormrocks.com/ https://ww…

Rising up from Northern California Red Voodoo is on a path to greatness. Singer Dino McCord sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about his influences, being mentored by Tesla's Frank Hannon & Sammy hagar, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Red Voodoo https://redvoodooband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RedVoodooband/ https://www.instagr…

Fresh off The Winery Dogs tour Richie Kotzen returns his focus to his solo music with a new song "Cheap Shots" & a new album out this fall. Richie tells The Hook Rocks about the current status of The Winery Dogs, when more music is coming from Smith/Kotzen . & his story of authenticity throughout his career. Please enjoy the episode! Richie Kotzen …

The Thomas Nicholas Band is on the cusp of releasing a retro pop punk masterpiece called "We're Going to Be Ok." The actor turned musician talks about his journey in music as well as his playing Henry in "Rookie of the Year" and the impact of the American Pie series.

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are back with their new album "Electrified"! Tyler sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the music, the songs, & the creative process. We dive into his studio & their independent label and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com/ htt…

We discuss the secret Motley Crue concert held at The Bowery Ballroo in New York on May 6, 2024. I was in attendence and give the listeners an idea of what it was like being at the show.By Mike Brunn

Our friends Kaz & Izzy visit The Hook Rocks to discuss their favorite genre of music, Metalcore. Bands such as Sleep Token & Bad Omens are part of the discussion as well as the need for more grassroots support in the world of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! The Heavy Rock Show https://www.theheavyrockshow.com/ https://twitter.com/ELRRocks htt…

The Hook Rocks welcomes bassist Michael Anthony for a great conversation about his Mad Anthony Cafe website & his involvement with the Save The Heartbeat foundation. The conversation moves to the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's "1984". Michael speaks to the bands decision to have more keyboards in their music and the impact the song "Jump" had on t…

The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitt…

On this episode we give our thoughts and comments about the brand new Bon Jovi documentary Thasnk You, Goodnight. What we liked, what we didn't like. Was Richie given a fair storyline or does he have the right to be upset?By Mike Brunn