Poison, Mother Head's Family Reunion, Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Smith/Kotzen, and highly regarded and iconic solo artist. Exhausted yet? Being in ONE band was enough to wear me down but for Richie Kotzen, wearing many different hats and staying busy is what he does. Richie recently released a new song called "Cheap Shots" and it's classic Richie. Soulf…

One of the things I love the most about being a music journalist is that there is no end to the absolutely amazing music that I cross paths with from time to time. While I do see and hear a lot of crap, every now and then an artist stands out from the pack and grabs my full attention. This was the case with Dutch vocalist, musician, songwriter, and…

As of 2024, folksinger/songwriter Dorian Sorriaux has been kicking it on his own as a solo act since parting ways with Swedish rockers Blues Pills (who hate me by the way, but that's a different story) in 2018. Since then, he released his debut EP Hungry Ghost, toured all over Europe doing festivals and supporting Alter Bridge/Slash vocalist Myles …

The first time I heard Whitesnake in 1987 I became obsessed. I loved everything about that band but after seeing them live in 1988, that's what pushed it over the top for me. I was so captivated by guitarist Adrian Vandenberg that he quickly became one of my guitar heroes. From there, I dove headfirst into the discography of his solo band Vandenber…

Living in a city that has the highest number of shitty bands per capita than any other city in the US can be a real drag. Atlanta is a city full of bands and musicians that have underwhelmed me to the point of no return but there are a few exceptions to that. One of those exceptions is that outstanding band Rae and the Ragdolls. Rae and the Ragdoll…

In 1996, I heard a song by a band called Dog's Eye View called "Everything Falls Apart" and not only did it become a favorite song of mine, I connected to it on a very personal level (sadly). Lead by singer/songwriter Peter Stuart, Dog's Eye View became a favorite band of mine that would be a huge part of the soundtrack of my life for 27 years and …

Back in 2011, a good friend of mine who was working at the record label Nuclear Blast called me up. I knew it was something super important if she was calling me. When I picked up, without hesitation, she said, “Don! I just heard your new favorite band. They’re called Graveyard and their new album is called Hisingen Blues.” After the first listen o…

I can honestly tell you that I don't think I have ever interviewed a "competitor" before! Honestly, Keefy isn't a competitor at all. He is a friend and a fellow music writer with the long running Ghost Cult Magazine. For over a decade, Ghost Cult Magazine has been an incredible source for hard rock/metal reviews, interviews, and editorials. These d…

After 22 years as the drummer for the Black Crowes, Steve Gorman's creative life is nowhere near over. Since parting ways with the Black Crowes in 2015, Gorman has kept himself busy. The Steve Gorman Sports podcast, Steve Gorman Rocks!, his talk show on Westwood One as well as his bands Trigger Hippy and his newest band, Bag Men featuring North Mis…

Styx has been a long time favorite of mine since I was a kid listening to my Dad play The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight on our living room stereo. Even though he's been singing and playing keys for Styx for nearly half their career, Lawrence Gowan is totally fine being called the "new guy." This was our fourth time talking and we never seem to…

Back in 2001 or so, I was in shitty club in Charlotte, NC to see a little band that was about to break huge called Train. Their opening act that night was a brand new act called Five For Fighting. I had never heard one chord from them but after their powerful 45 minute set, I had the shirt, the CD, and a new band that I loved. Like many fans of mus…

At 34 years of age, guitarist/songwriter Nili Brosh has lived the life of 10 guitarists. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2009, Nili has performed with legends in the truest since of the word. Shrapnel guitar legend Tony MacAlpine, former Nevermore and current Arch Enemy guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Marco Minneman, and bassist St…

Since I first heard them in 1992, Ugly Kid Joe has been a favorite band of mine. Regardless of the shit I got from friends and others about my fandom for UKJ, much like them, I lived unapologetically as a lifelong fan from beginning until, well, now. 2022 saw Ugly Kid Joe releasing their stellar seventh album, Rad Wings of Destiny and just when I t…

One of the many reasons I love doing interviews is the sheer unpredictability of it all. When I got asked to interview Amber Doig-Thorne, all I said was "Sign me up." I mean, how could I possibly pass on the opportunity to talk to my first actor ever who also is the star of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey." ... and yes. It really is a truly aweso…

Billy Sheehan is a living legend when it comes to hard rock music. He broke into the mainstream as the bassist for David Lee Roth, experienced huge commercial success with the band Mr. Big and now he is letting it all loose with the progressive hard rock supergroup, Winery Dogs. I had a great time talking to Billy about what he hates about intervie…

I didn't discover Hanoi Rocks until around 1986-87 or so but once I did, they became a huge favorite of mine. It's hard to believe that it has already been 40 years since the release of Hanoi Rocks' sophomore album, Oriental Beat. 2023 doesn't just see Oriental Beat turning 40, we will see a much anticipated re-mix (or re(al)-mix as the band calls …

In 2011, I was immersing myself in a whole new world of music. The Swedish psychedelic rock movement was something that I became obsessed with. After hearing their 2011 live album, Root Jam, Siena Root quickly became one of favorite bands. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with lead vocalist/keyboardist Zubaida Solid and drummer Love Forsberg…

In 1993 while at a friends house getting high as the moon, he turned to me and said, "Dude, your hippie ass is going to love this." He then put on the song "Superman Song" by Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies. I was so blown away by how insanely deep his voice was accompanied by this incredible folky sounding stuff. Shortly after, he put on the…

Troy Marks is a living legend when it comes to being a part of the New Orleans Heavy Metal music scene as the vocalist for Razor White. To me, nobody did it better than Razor White. I know some will say Lillian Axe did but honestly, I LOVE them but it was the Razor that pumped me up like no other. In 1988, Razor White released a 5 song demo that be…

Every now and then a band will come along and completely capture my heart. It always seems that this happens when I'm at a certain point in my life when I need something to lift me up that band just happened to be an Atlanta band called Lunar Vacation. Not too many can say that they discovered a new favorite band by serving jury duty with a band me…

The contents of the episode is way more entertaining than the title (we promise!). Pick of the Week Bror: Running Wild - Blazon Stone Daro: Wolfcross - From the North Break music: Rampart - Metal Spell Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbrainfartpodcast Support Klubb Fre…

Hellsingland Underground is a band out of Sweden that is one of the most UN-SWEDISH bands I have ever heard. Sounding more like they could've come straight out of the Southeastern part of the US, their sound is a hodgepodge of influences such as Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers Band, and Dr. Hook just to name a few. I would've never heard one bit abo…

I happened to be on the app TikTok one night and to my delight, I stumbled upon a band that really blew me away. TikTok ya don't stop. Ok, that was lame but you know what isn't lame? PROPER PET. Proper Pet is a duo based out of Tempe, Arizona and they the breath of fresh air that I (and probably you) need. With a vast array of influences which incl…

In this weeks episode the boys pay tribute to the great metal legend Steve Grimmett who sadly passed away in August of this year. Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbrainfartpodcast Support Klubb Fredagsmangel: https://www.facebook.com/fredagsmangel/?ref=page_internal Me…

It's hard to believe that I have been doing interviews for over 12 years. My very first big interview too place on July 15, 2010 and it was with former Quiet Riot and current (at the time) Ratt guitarist Carlos Cavazo. It was after Ratt's opening set with the Scorpions at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta, GA. After waiting about 20 m…

Daro is back and that means an extra long episode for the long wait! Shit on the Dick Daro: Rampart: Voice of the Wilderness & WWII: Memories for the Future Bror: Marillion - Seasons End Break music: Rampart - Warriors Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbrainfartpodcast …

Daro is still away so Bror invites The Cardinal once again, this time to talk about European Power Metal, the Swedish autumn, Tolkien and originality within the metal music scene. Pick of the Week Bror: Everon - Venus Cardinal: Riot - Thundersteel Break Music: Skyblazer - Man or Machine Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart F…

Daro is on vacation so Bror get's help from a friend of the show, The Cardinal! In this episode we talk about United States Power Metal and other American related Heavy Metal bands. Pick of the Week Bror: Thyrfing - Valdr Galga Nic: Vanquisher - An Age Undreamed Of Break music: Raptore - Triumphal March to Hell Donate to our Patreon: http://www.pat…

In this weeks episode, Daro and a very tired Bror talks about zoomer controversies regarding Metallica and talk about the funniest song titles. Pick of the Week Bror: Cloven Hoof - A Sultan’s Ransom Daro: Kvaen - The Great Below Break music: Mara - Under the Bleeding Moon Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Fac…

The boys are back with an ordinary episode of MBF and this week they'll be tackling their favorite (and less favorite) album covers! Pick of the Week Bror: Hailsteel - Raw Rapid Aggressive Daro: Coven 66.69 - Blessed is the Black Break music: White Tower - Lions of Steel Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Face…

Crossover episode with Daro and Simon from Rocksoffan podcast. They have some discussion abot Gefle Metal Fest 2022 PoW: Daro - Pantera - Power Metal Simon - Dream Theater - Images and words Rocksoffan podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocksoffanpodd E-mail: rocksoffan.podd@gmail.com Gefle Metal Fest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gef…

After an extensive break we're back with a new episode as well as a new season! In this episode we lightly touch upon the subject of Swedish Metal which we will get into a bit deeper in the future.Pick of the WeekBror: Crystal Eyes - Vengeance DescendingDaro: Protector - Excessive Outburst of DepravityDonate to our Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/me…

Prick of the week Daro - Crematory - Inglorious Darkness Bror - Kreator - Hate Uber Alles Fredagsmangel contact YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCzSfvBKd1_FrhBjzcTYxhpA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/klubbfredagsmangel Instagram https://instagram.com/fredagsmangel?utm_medium=copy_link Metalbrainfart contact Patreon: https://www.…

Anne K. O'Neill (Serpentent) emerged from the void and delivered one of the most disturbingly, dark, yet beautiful collection of music that I have heard in a long time. Based out of Seattle, WA, Anne is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, and musician who's influences range from Kate Bush to the legendary dark folk sounds of Buffy Sainte Marie and Joa…

In this episode we cover the albums from Individual Thought Pattern to The Sound of Perserverence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metal-brainfart/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metal-brainfart/support

The brainfarters are back with a new episode, this time we're covering the discography of the legendary band Death. In this first part we cover the albums from Scream Bloody Gore to Human. Music in this episode was provided by the band Nitelight. Check out their Bandcamp page and support their music: https://nitelight-band.bandcamp.com/ Donate to o…

Based out of Sweden, Hallas plays what they refer to as "Adventure Rock." With an ongoing theme of sci-fi adventure and pure escapism, one listen to songs like "Carry On", "Star Rider," and "Ellusion's Gate" and you will have an "A-HA!" moment for sure. Hallas just put out their second album Isle of Wisdom and has garnered critical acclaim from wri…

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The boys are back again with a free form episode. Bror talk about kvass making, Daro talks about his new camping hobby and how both of them are excited about Manowar's new ticket prices! PotW Daro: Violentor - Manifesto Di Odio Bror: Månegarm - Ynglingaättens Öde Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Facebook: ht…

Violentor web side https://www.timetokill-records.com/pgm-portfolio/violentor/ Donate to our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/metalbrainfart Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbrainfartpodcast Support Klubb Fredagsmangel: https://www.facebook.com/fredagsmangel/?ref=page_internal Metal Madness Productions: https://metalmadnesspromot…

TikTok for the longest time, to me, was a young person's game. I just didn't get it. My wife convinced me to at least lurk and check things out and I was blown away by how many cool music related things were all over the place. One of the people who really stood out to me was a Canadian by the name of Vanessa Hughes. Vanessa is much like me in that…

In this weeks episode we talk about the we used to view our idols vs how we view them now. Daro also have two picks of the week & Bror talks about his new obsession with the Russian Heavy Metal legends Aria. We also talk about beer (because why not?). Pick of the Week Daro: SteelPreacher - Back From Hell and NervoChaos - Payback Time Bror: Ария (Ar…

Pick of the week Daro - Destruction - Diabolical Bror - Sacrementum - Far away from the sun Fredagsmangel contact YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCzSfvBKd1_FrhBjzcTYxhpA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/klubbfredagsmangel Instagram https://instagram.com/fredagsmangel?utm_medium=copy_link Metalbrainfart contact Patreon: https://ww…

Matt Kozar is a guitarist that I have loved for quite a while now. As the guitarist for one of my favorite bands, Brave, Matt's style of guitar playing is a unique blend of various influences including post-rock, ambient, and straight up Heavy Metal. Last year Matt and co-guitarist in Brave, Scott Loose, released Scott's Stellar Death project and n…

Wilma Nea is a super talented pop singer/songwriter from Sweden who has just released her debut album This Too Shall Pass. Wilma is also a member of the psychedelic roots/rock group Children of the Sun. Wilma was such a gracious, funny, and charming person to talk to and I really enjoyed our conversation from her home in Sweden. We talked about her…

Interview with a new band speeder. https://www.facebook.com/SPEEDER-104845078808194/ https://instagram.com/speeder_band?utm_medium=copy_link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metal-brainfart/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metal-brainfart/support…

Slik Toxik was a band that blew my mind when I first saw them blow Faster Pussycat off the Masquerade stage here in Atlanta in 1992. Even though the band was short lived, Slik Toxik's debut Doin' the Nasty is a favorite of mine 30 years later. What happens when you put a Canadian and New Orleans native on a podcast together? You get a shit ton of t…

In this weeks episode we talk about the concept of "trueness" within the metal community before going on a severe brainfartin' extravaganza. Drinking habits? Smoking regulations? You got it! (Due to technical difficulties, the interview will be uploaded at another date.) Pick of the Week Daro: Symbolic- Divide Et Impera Bror: Véhémence - Ordalies D…

For anyone who knows me at all, it will come as no surprise just how absolutely giddy I was to finally have the opportunity to speak with the legendary metal vocalist/songwriter Tony Martin. Tony is nothing less than a humble gentleman with stories to tell and while proud of his past, Tony is very much about where he is and where he will be going f…

In this episode, Daro & Bror talk about Bulgarian metal, hangovers, Sabatons new album and the different formats that metal music comes on! Pick of the Week Daro: Cobra (UK) - Warriors of Death Bror: Epizod - Bulgarskiyat Bog Break music: Palantír - Chasing A Dream Support Palantír @Bandcamp: https://palantirsweden.bandcamp.com/ Donate to our Patre…