Shavo Odadjian returns to talk about his new band: Seven Hours After Violet who have their self-titled debut album coming out on 10/11/24 and their debut concert at the Mayhem Festival on 10/12/24 at Glen Helen. Here's what we talked about:Seven Hours After Violet (0-8)Mayhem Festival at Glen Helen on 10/12/24 (8-10)Glen Helen Memories (10-12)Sick …

Atreyu & Fake Figures guitarist zoomed in to talk about both bands, here's what we talked about:Fake Figures (0-6)Health & Fitness (6-10)Atreyu acoustic album "Pronoia Sessions" (10-12)Atreyu "the Curse" 20th Anniversary concert at HOB (12-19)Mandatory MetallicaBy Radioactive with Mike Z

Accept singer Mark Tornillo zoomed in to talk about their new album "Humanoid" (out now) and their co-headline tour with KK's Priest coming to the Fox Theater in Downtown Riverside on Friday, October 4th. Here's what we talked about:new album "Humanoid" (0-3)10/4/24 Accept & KK's Priest at Fox Theater Riverside (3-9)Overkill "Miss Misery" w/Mark To…

Dark Tranquility singer Mikael Stanne zoomed in to talk about their new album "Endtime Signals" (out now) and their tour coming to the Echoplex in LA on 9/15/24. Here's what we talked about:"Endtime Signals" album (0-7)9/15/24 at the Echoplex w/Amorphis (7-12)The Halo Effect (12-14)Mandatory Metallica (14-end)…

Vended Griffin Taylor zoomed in to talk about their self-titled debut album coming out on September 20th as well as their upcoming So Cal concerts. Here's what we talked about:"Self-titled" debut album (0-5)"Serenity" song (5-7)Guitar Solos? (7-8)Touring Touring Touring (8-15)Mandatory Metallica (15--end)…

Avatar singer Johanes Eckerstrom zoomed in to talk about their upcoming tour with In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills coming to the Hollywood Palladium on 9/4/24. Here's what we talked about:tour: 9/4/24 at Hollywood Palladium w/ITM & INK (0-5)new music (5-9)"Violence No Matter What" w/Lzzy Hale (9-12)Alice Cooper (12-18)Mandatory Metallica (18-end)…

Finger Eleven guitarist Rick Jackett zoomed in to talk about their new single "Adrenaline" as well as being part of the "Summer of 99 and Beyond" festival being headlined by Creed coming to Glen Helen on August 31. Here's what we talked about:"Adrenaline" new single (0-2)New album (2-6)Summer of 99 and Beyond tour with Creed (6-8)"Paralyzer" (8-11)…

Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe called in to talk about their upcomming "Ashes Of Leviathan" tour coming to the Kia Forum on August 21 2024. Here's what we talked about:8/21/24 "Ashes Of Leviathan" tour at the Kia Forum (0-10)"Just Beyond The Light: Living With The War Inside My Head" book (10-15)Guest Appearances with Lacuna Coil and P.O.D. (15-17…

All That Remains singer Phil Labonte called in to talk about their new music and the "Destroy All Enemies" tour with Megadeth. Here's what we talked about:New Music, No Album Release Date (0-9)"Destroy All Enemies" Megadeth Tour (9-14)Filling in for Ivan Moody with FFDP at Sofi Stadium (14-20)Mandatory Metallica (20-end)…

As I Lay Dying singer Tim Lambesis zoomed in to talk about their new music and tour coming to the Belasco on 8/8/24. Here's what we talked about:New Music (0-6)8/8 at Belasco w/Chelsea Grin (6-7)"Shadows Are Security" 20th anniversary (7-9)Austrian Death Machine (9-13)Mandatory Metallica (13-end)By Radioactive with Mike Z

The Exies Scott Stevens zoomed in to talk about their new EP "Closure" (out now) as well as concerts, songwriting and Mandatory MetallicaBy Radioactive with Mike Z

Northlane founding member and guitarist Jon Deiley zoomed in to talk about their "Mirror's Edge" tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on Friday, July 26. Here's what we talked about:7/26/24 "Mirror's Edge" tour at HOB-Anaheim (0-3)"Mirror's Edge" EP (3-7)Aussie Metal Scene (7-10)Mandatory Metallica (10-end)…

Tim Montana zoomed in from the tour bus to talk about his debut rock album: "Savage"", here's what we talked about:"Savage" album (0-6)Billy Gibbons: friendship, mentorship and partnership (6-8)Myles Kennedy tour 2025 (8-10)Flannel 5: Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (10-14)Mandatory Metallica (14-end)…

Chaser singer Mike LeDonne zoomed in to talk about their new album "Small Victories" (out now) and their upcoming show at The Parish Room inside House of Blues Anaheim on 8/23/24. Here's what we talked about:Keggers and Hangovers in the IE (0-3)"Small Victories" album (3-7)"Stay Gold" RIP Curtis Gold (7-9)"Faultlines" & additional vocals (9-11)8/23…

Adema leader Tim Fluckey zoomed in to talk about their upcoming shows at the Whisky A Go Go on 7/11/24 and Parish Room inside House Of Blues Anaheim on 7/13/24. Here's what we talked about:Ryan Shuck (0-3)New Music (3-10)25th anniversary tour (10-12)meeting Sebastian Bach (12-17)7/11/24 at Whisky and 7/13/24 at HOB (17-21)Mandatory Metallica (21-en…

Gene Hoglan zoomed in to talk about the Death To All tour "The Scream of Perseverance" is coming to the Regent Theater in LA on 6/27 & 6/28. Here's what we talked about:"The Scream of Perseverance" tour (0-3)Getting the Gig in Death (3-6)Chuck Shuldiner (6-12)Dethklok (12-14)Bear McCreary (14-16)Mandatory Metallica (16-end…

The Dead Daisies lead guitarist Doug Aldrich zoomed in to talk about their new song "Light Em Up" and tour coming to the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood on June 20. Here's what we talked about:"Light Em Up" single and new album (0-6)6/20/24 at the Whisky A Go Go (6-7)new bassist and drummer (7-8)David Lowy (8-11)Glenn Hughes (11-17)Dio (17-23)Whitesnak…

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat called in to talk about their concert on 6/16/24 at Harrah's So Cal. Here's what we talked about:6/16/24 Concert at Harrah's So Cal (0-3)new Music? (3-4)Steve Brown (4-6)35th Anniversary Of "The Great Radio Controversy" (6-11)Book: Son Of A Milkman and other writing (11-13)Managing/Producing (13-14)Mandatory Metallica (14-…

Great White's Mark Kendall and Audie Desbrow zoomed in to talk about the "OC Metal Meltdown" on Friday, June 21 at Honda Center. Here's what we talked about:OC Metal Meltdown at Honda Center on 6/21/24 (0-3)new singer Brett Carlisle (3-7)Scott Snyder (7-9)35th Anniversary of "Twice Shy" (9-15)band name: Great White (15-16)Dante Fox (16-18)Modern Me…

From Ashes To New leader Matt B zoomed in to talk about their "Blackout" tour part 2 coming to the Observatory on 6/8/24. Here's what we talked about:"Blackout" tour part 2 6/8/24 at Observatory (0-3)"Blackout" deluxe edition (3-6)"Until We Break" w/Matty Mullins of MMF (6-8)New Music? (8-9)"Blackout" album title (9-10)Song writing and playing inst…

Dead Poet Society bassist Dylan Brenner zoomed in to talk about their new album "Fission" (out now) as well as their headline tour coming to the Troubadour on 5/30 and Observatory on 6/1. Here's what we talked about:2 jacks and getting the gig in the band (0-3)new album "Fission" (3-13)Tour (13-17)"Hurt" song (17-20)Mandatory Metallica (20-end)…

Black Veil Brides Andy Biersack zoomed in to talk about their new "Bleeders" EP and tour coming to the Belasco Theater in DTLA on 5/25/24. Here's what we talked about:"Bleeders" EP (0-4)"Bleeders" tour 5/25/24 at Belasco Theater (4-5)Motivation (5-6)"Trinity Of Terror" tour (6-8)Murderdolls Tour/RIP Joey Jordison/Wednesday 13 (8-11)Acting and Movie…

Greek singer Andry zoomed in to talk about her new album "Skies" (out now) and her appearance at the "Rock For Ronnie" free charity concert event at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, California. Here's what we talked about:becoming a singer (0-2)"Skies" album (2-6)"Rock For Ronnie" charity concert (6-10)US Touring (10-11)Mandatory Metallica (11…

Malevolence singer Alex Taylor zoomed in to talk about their 1st ever California headline show: 5/18/24 at Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Here's what we talked about:5/18/24 at Chain Reaction (0-3)Beatdown & Melodic music (3-7)new music (7-9)Matt Heafy and Triv-Tooth tour (9-11)Lamb of God/Mastodon Summer tour (11-15)Mandatory Metallica (15-end)…

Father Zakk Wylde called in to talk about his upcoming "Berzerkus" festival on 9/14/24 at Poconos Park in Bushkill, PA. Here's what we talked about:Super Bowl (0-1)Berzerkus Festival (1-4)25th Anniversary of BLS (4-5)New BLS music (5-6)Ozzfest (6-7)Lamb of God (7-8)Pantera (8-15)Mandatory Metallica (15-end)…

Mr. Big singer Eric Martin zoomed in to talk about their "Big Finish" farewell tour coming to Rock & Brews inside Yaamava Resort & Casino on 5/11/24. Here's what we talked about:"Kung Fu Panda" movie (0-2)"Big Finish" farewell tour (2-10)RIP Pat Torpey and new drummer (10-17)"To Be With You" song (17-25)Plans for after Mr. Big (25-end)…

P.O.D. touring drummer Alex Lopez zoomed in to talk about their upcomming "I Got That" tour coming to the Observatory on 4/29. Here's what we talked about:"I Got That" tour 4/29/24 at Observatory (0-5)Favorite P.O.D. tunes to play live (5-8)Cassetta (8-13)Suicide Silence (13-27)Solo Music (27-30)Mandatory Metallica (30-end)…

Eddie and Harald from Sweeden's Imminence zoomed in to talk about their headline tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on Sunday, April 28 and their brilliant new album "The Black" (out now). Here's what we talked about:"The Black" album (0-7)4/28/24 at HOB-A w/Of Virtue (7-14)US Rock Festivals (14-15)Mandatory Metallica (15-end)…

Dethklok leader Brendon Small zoomed in to talk about their upcoming tour: "Mutilation On A Spring Night" which will be at RMA on 4/21/24. Here's what we talked about:Deathalbum 4 and the new movie (0-2)4/21/24 at RMA "Mutilation On A Spring Night" (2-6)Mayhem Festival 2011 at Glen Helen (6-8)Motivation (8-18)Mandatory Metallica (18-end)…

Taproot singer Stephen Richards called in to talk about their new album Scissrs (out now) and their upcomming concert at the Whisky A Go Go on 4/24. Here's what we talked about:Reunion and new album (0-3)"Favourite Song" w/Elias Soriano (3-4)"Love Without You" w/Audrey Reay (4-6)4/24/24 at the Whisky A Go Go (6-7)Sick New World (7-9)Ozzfest 2000 & …

Orgy singer Jay Gordon zoomed in to talk about their 25th Anniversary tour with Cold coming to the Observatory on 4/25/24. Here's what we talked about:25th anniversary tour and making "Candyass" (0-4)New Music (4-6)Nine Inch Nails debate (6-8)Linkin Park "Pts Of Athrty" (8-11)Mandatory Metallica (11-end)…

Firewind guitarist Gus G zoomed in to talk about their new album "Stand United" (out now) and their tour coming to So Cal on 4/26 at House of Blues Anaheim and 4/27 at the Whisky A Go Go. Here's what we talked about:"Stand United" album (0-6)So Cal Tour 4/26 & 4/37 (6-9)Ozzy Osbourne (9-14)Mandatory Metallica (14-end)…

Alpha Wolf singer Lochie Keogh zoomed in to talk about their new album "Half Living Things" and their headline tour coming to the Regent Theater on Saturday, April 13. Here's what we talked about:new album "Half Living Things" (0-2)"Sucks 2 Suck" w/Ice T (2-7)4/13/24 at the Regent Theatre w/Emmure (7-12)Boundaries "A Pale Light Lingers" (12-15)Mand…

Armored Saint singer John Bush zoomed in to talk about their tour with Queensryche coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on 3/27/24. Here's what we talked about:3/27/24 at HOB-A w/Queensryche (0-3)WASP tour 2023 (3-4)New Armored Saint music (4-5)Set list (5-8)Metal Allegiance (8-11)40th anniversary of "March Of The Saint" (11-15)Mandatory Metallica (…

Max Cavalera zoomed in to talk about the new Go Ahead And Die album "Unhealthy Mechanisms" and their tour coming to the Glasshouse on 3/22. Here's what we talked about:2nd album "Unhealthy Mechanisms" out now (0-5)3/22/24 GAAD at the Glasshouse (5-10)Soulfly (10-13)Nailbomb 30th anniversary (13-16)Tour with Dino Cazares (16-19)Mandatory Metallica (…

Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour zoomed in to talk about their new album "Perpetual Terminal" and their headline tour coming to 1720 in DTLA on March 14 2024. Here's what we talked about:New album "Perpetual Terminal" (0-18)3/24/24 at 1720 in DTLA (18-23)Prior tour with FFAA and Exodus (23-25)Mandatory Metallica (25-end)…

Tommy Victor of Prong zoomed in to talk about their new album "State of Emergency" (out now) and their co-headline tour with Voivod coming to the Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Sunday, March 10. Here's what we talked about:Move to NY and "State of Emergency" album (0-4)3/10/24 Prong & Voivod at Fonda Theater (4-8)"The Cleansing" album 30th anniversa…

Municipal Waste singer Tony Foresta zoomed in to talk about their headline tour coming to the Bellwether in LA on Tuesday, March 5. Here's what we talked about:3/5/24 headline tour at the Bellwether (0-4)health and fitness (4-7)new Municipal Waste music (7-8)Municipal Waste mascot (8-10)side project: Heaven's Gate w/Paul Mazurkiewicz (10-14)Mandato…

Devildriver guitarist and solo artist Mike Spreitzer zoomed in to talk about his solo side project in which he is singing in called: Verona On Venus. Here's what we talked about:Verona On Venus (0-5)Devildriver (5-14)Producing Wednesday 13's "Necrophase" (14-17)Nine Inch Nails debate (album 1 vs. album 2) (17-21)Mandatory Metallia (21 to end)…

Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares zoomed in to talk about their tour with Machine Head coming to the Bellwether on 2/24/24. Here's what we talked about:new Fear Factory line up (0-3)tour with Machine Head on 2/24/24 at The Bellwether (3-6)Roadrunner United (6-8)Touring with Soulfly (8-9)New Fear Factory music (9-10)Nine Inch Nails debate (10-14)M…

Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo zoomed in to talk about their upcomming concert at Rock N Brews inside Yaamava on 2/10/24. Here's what we talked about:Bass guitar (0-2)2/10/24 at Rock N Brews w/Autograph( 2-6)Johnny Kelly and current line (6-10)RIP Randy Rhodes (10-14)New Quiet Riot Music? (14-15)Whitesnake "The Deeper The Love" (15-18)Mandatory Meta…

(hed) P.E. singer Jahred zoomed in to talk about their West Coast tour coming to the Parish room inside House of Blues of Anaheim on 1/30/24 and to talk about their new album "Detox" (out now). Here's what we talked about:"Detox" album (0-10)1/30/24 at Parish Room inside HOB-A (10-14)"Blackout" album, BC (14-24)Mandatory Metallica (24-end)…

Metal Allegiance member Alex Skolnick zoomed in to talk about their 10th anniversary concert on 1/25/24 at House of Blues in Anaheim. Here's what we talked about:Metal Allegiance 10th anniversary concert (0-6)Leslie West tribute for Music Cares (6-11)RIP Trevor Strnad (11-16)new Testament music? (16-19)Souls Of Black album (19-23)Mandatory Metallic…

Silent Planet bassist Nick Pocock zoomed in to talk about their new album "Superbloom" (out now) and their headline tour coming to House of Blues of Anaheim on 1/27/24. Here's what we talked about:"Superbloom" album (0-9)Headline tour at HOB-A on 1/27/24 (9-11)opening for Dayseeker at HOB-A on 12/30/23 (11-13)Mandatory Metallica (13-end)…

Solo artist and Motley Crue guitarist John 5 zoomed in to talk about his solo tour coming through So Cal on 1/26/24 at The Observatory and 1/27/24 at the El Rey Theater. Here's what we talked about:John 5 & The Creatures solo tour (0-3)"Ghost" song (3-5)New solo album coming? (5-7)John 5 documentary coming (7-9)Getting the gig in Motley Crue (9-17)…

Ad Infinitum singer Melissa Bonny zoomed in to talk about their latest album "Chapter 3" (out now). Here's what we talked about:Ad Infinitum trilogy of albums (0-4)Touring (4-5)Darkside of The Moon band (5-8)influences (8-9)Mandatory Metalica (9-end)By Radioactive with Mike Z

LA Guns singer Phil Lewis zoomed in to talk about their new album "Black Diamonds" (out now) and their tour coming to Rock & Brews inside Yaamava on Friday, December 29th. Here's what we talked about:"Black Diamonds" album (0-7)12/29/23 at Rock N Brews inside Yaamava (7-10)Christmas (10-12)35th Anniversary of debut album/RIP Steve Riley (12-20)Mand…

3Teeth singer Alexis Mincolla zoomed in to talk about their new album "EndEx" (which is out now) and their one concert in 2023: 12/29/23 at the Teragram Ballroom in DTLA. Here's what we talked about:2020 "Meta X" tour + pandemic (0-2)album "EndEx" (2-9)12/29/23 at Teragram Ballroom (9-13)Sick New World Festival 2024 (13-15)NIN Debate album 1 vs. al…

Bleeding Through singer Brandan Schieppatti zoomed in to talk about their "20th anniversary: This Is Love, This Is Murderous" concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim on December 16 2023. Here's what we talked about:12/16/23 at House of Blues in Anaheim (0-5)re-recordings of "This Is Love, This Is Murderous" (5-8)Drummer Derek Yougsma (8-11)Guitari…

Silverstein singer Shane Told zoomed in to talk about their "This Is How The Wind Shifts" 10th anniversary tour coming to The Regent in DTLA on 12/9/23 and House Of Blues in Anaheim on 12/10/23. Here's what we talked about:NO 20th anniversary tour for debut album (0-1)10th anniversary of "This Is How The Wind Shifts" (1-9)10th anniversary tour with…