Best Rob Rock Metal Podcasts (2024)

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From Classical Roots to Rock Legends: Joel Hoekstra's Musical Journey 1:00:47

6m ago1:00:47

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What happens when classical music meets rock and roll? Join us on Music Junkies as we chat with the extraordinary Joel Hoekstra, a guitarist whose vibrant journey spans from the classical influence of his accomplished musician parents to the electrifying world of rock music. Joel shares the pivotal moments that defined his career, from being inspir…

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New ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.07 1:05:53

11d ago1:05:53

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Episode 201. Tom Featherstone presents 16 essential new alternative rock releases for July 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ALT BLK ERA, plusATOMIC LIFE, THE FEVER KINDS, D-A-D, DESERT KITES, THE ANTI-QUEENS, CHASER and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/201 #pomonarocksalt #alternative #altrock #altmetal #podcast #newepisode …

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#117 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 2: Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap! 1:00:42

11d ago1:00:42

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We continue our look back at 1984 this week, revisiting the Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap releases of that amazing year! OurTh conversation covers many of the obvious releases like The Unforgettable Fire, Like a Virgin, Private Dancer, Beverly Hills Cop and more, plus some other great albums by Bowie, Siouxsie, Nick Cave, Marillion, Run-D.M.C., the Go-Go…

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MX032: SUMMER LIGHT 2024 2:05:25

10d ago2:05:25

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Pomona Rocks presents MX032: SUMMER LIGHT 2024, a hand-picked selection of chilled out rock, indie, darkwave and more, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring 27 new releases from bands and artists including EXPLORING BIRDSONG, BIRD STREETS, GABRIEL BYRD, BLACK DOG STRING QUARTET, BLACK NAIL CABARET, NIGHT NAIL and more. Full track list…

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Vensutra: This Side Show You Don't Want to Miss 1:04:10

11d ago1:04:10

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound. They have faced challenges in defining their genre but strive to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other ba…

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New EXTREME Essentials 2024.07 1:12:46

11d ago1:12:46

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Episode 202. The Real Rob Taylor is your guide through the most mindblowing new extreme metal releases for July 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars WINTERFYLLETH, plus ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS, THUS, CHRIST DENIED, DERELICT, NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/202 #newepisode #pomonarocksextreme #deathmet…

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#116 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 1: Hard Rock and Metal 1:10:35

23d ago1:10:35

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1984 was an incredible year for music, and it was a particularly strong year for hard rock and metal. We're joined by guests Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast for a great discussion of what factors made 1984 such a highwater mark for the genre, and we review some of our favorite releases of the year. We spotligh…

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New POWER Essentials 2024.06 1:02:37

20d ago1:02:37

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Episode 200. The Real Rob Taylor presents 13 new power metal, synth metal and symphonic metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from NESTOR, KISSIN' DYNAMITE, FURY WEEKEND, ALTERIUM, XENERIS, VIOLET ETERNAL and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/200 #pomonarockspower #powermetal #powerrock #newmusic #podcast #podcasts #newepis…

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Bat City Black Metal Fest: A chat with Eamon Danzig 43:45

22d ago43:45

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss the origins of black metal, the message behind the festival, and the efforts to promote inclusivity and distance the genre from its tainted past. The festival will feature eight bands, live sw…

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Drummer & Voddy Swiller with BIF NAKED Drummer Chiko Misomali 34:59

26d ago34:59

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Feel the drumbeats of life's great symphony with the rhythm maestro, Chiko Misomali as he joins me on the latest Music Junkies episode. As someone whose musical heartbeat has fueled the likes of Biff Naked and resonated in games and commercials, Chiko brings a playlist that's the soundtrack to his life's milestones. We kick off reminiscing about ou…

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New HEAVY Essentials 2024.06 1:05:51

26d ago1:05:51

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Episode 199. The Real Rob Taylor presents 17 essential new heavy rock and metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ATOMIC LIFE, plus MOOCH, DIRTY MITTS, WHALEDOG, D-A-D, MERCER, THE CORPS, CHANGE PERSONA and lots more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/199 #pomonarocksheavy #heavyrock #hardrock #heavymetal #newmus…

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Nightmare Dates: Avoiding the Dating Disaster with Mss Francois 1:06:49

1M ago1:06:49

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Ever wondered how losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you? Today on Music Junkies, we have the hilarious Ms. Francois sharing her unique perspective on social media fame and unconventional careers, including her uproarious take on getting fired and the unexpected twist of using Instagram to gain sympathy and followers. We …

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#115 - Filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

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Filmmaker Olivia Serafini-Sauli hung around the New York music scene in the 90s, and she always had her camera at the ready. So when her friends in the band The New Rising Sons were on the verge of having all their dreams come true, she was there to chronicle it. However, in spite of sold out shows, a major label record deal, and a debut album reco…

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New EXTREME Essentials 2024.06 56:24

1M ago56:24

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Episode 197. The Real Rovb Taylor brings you his selection of the finest new and upcoming death metal and black metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars HERIOT, plus MALICE, NILE, ABOMINY, SKULLDOZER, IMPACT APPROVED and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/197 #pomonarocksextreme #deathmetal #blackmetal #extre…

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Behind the sense a Hollywood love story with Brianne Davis 58:04

1M ago58:04

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If the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, combined with the raw undertones of sex, love, and addiction intrigue you, then you're in the right place. Today, we're thrilled to have the entertainment industry's dynamo, Brianne Davis, in our musical hot seat. She's on board to peel back the curtains on her journey, from creating a playlist for her bestsel…

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New ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.06 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

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Episode 198. Tom Featherstone presents another selection of essential new alternative rock and metal releases as we head into June 2024. Featuring new music from FAILSTATE, THE GREETING, PIG, ONE MORNING LEFT, CHANGE PERSONA and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/198 #pomonarocksalt #podcast #newmusic #newepisode #heavymetal #alternat…

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Leather, Lace and Fire. The Tales of Raw Love 55:25

2M ago55:25

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When the pulsating beats of DJ Raw Love first filled my ears, I knew we were in for an electrifying journey. Chrisanna a New York Times bestselling author turned pro bodybuilder, now spinning the decks with a flair that's hard to ignore, graces our show with tales of her leap into the music scene. Her hit song, a beacon of her love story, reflects …

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New PROGRESSIVE Essentials 2024.05 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

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Episode 196. The Real Rob Taylor brings you another prime selection of new and upcoming progressive rock and metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars MODERN MIMES, plus EL MOONO, SUNNATA, THUS, JAMART, THE WIND COVENANT, FOUR STROKE BARON and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/196 #pomonarocksprog #progressive…

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#114 - 2024 (SO FAR) 59:43

2M ago59:43

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With the return of Anthony Williams to the show, he, Rob Levy and R. Alan Siler have an informal chin-wag about all the things we've missed talking about so far in 2024 -- what we've been listening to, reading, and doing. We talk about recent albums by Bruce Dickinson, Blaze Bayley, Judas Priest, Wings, Pineapple Thief, Sum 41, and more; the 2024 E…

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Your Per Diem is 3 cigarettes: Dave Perry's rising success with Fear of Water 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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The Breakdown In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and the success of Fear of Water's music. Dave talks about the secondary market for radio stations and how they have embraced his music. He also shares his experience with imposter syndrome and t…

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Rockin Out: Freeman's Iron Maiden Obsession and Unconventional Skills 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Ever thought of the wild stories that lie behind the making of a music playlist? Hold on to your headphones as we embark on a sonic roller-coaster ride with Freeman, the ultimate Iron Maiden fanatic. We kick off with a hilarious tale of a pub encounter, a man smitten by Freeman's hair, and a band playing at an absurdly early hour. From amusing misu…

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The LIGHT Edition 2024.05 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

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Episode 194. The Real Rob Taylor presents fifteen laid-back tracks for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover star WAXAMILLION, plus EXPLORING BIRDSONG, THE SUBTHEORY, KELSEY MICHAEL, WILD HORSE, MADS SAYCE, EDENYA and lots more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/194 BE A HERO. Help us out at https://ko-fi.com/pomonarocks…

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From "Fade to Black" to Podcast Crack: with Chuck Shute 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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Ever find yourself wistfully thinking back to the music that scored your youth, or the songs that became the soundtrack to your most cherished memories? Chuck and I, Annette Smith, take you on a sentimental journey through our shared love for music, storytelling, and the art of the interview. As Chuck Shoot graces the Music Junkies podcast, we unea…

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#113 - "The SLATE & SLICK Show!!" 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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Jeff Slate and Earl Slick first met over 15 years ago. In that time they have performed and recorded together many times. Jeff is a guitarist, producer, frontman, journalist, regular guest host on SiriusXM. and ASCAP songwriter. Earl is a legendary guitarist, most known for his long association with David Bowie, his work on the Double Fantasy album…

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New ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.05 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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Episode 195. Tom Featherstone presents 16 essential NEW alternative rock and metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from CREEPER, plus EVILLE, PEACHED, EL MOONO, MARISA AND THE MOTHS, SCIENCE MADE US ROBOTS, VESPERWYND and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/195By Pomona Rocks

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"I Got that Radio Face": A sit down with Glass Grinder 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

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The Breakdown: Glass Grinder is a metal band from Austin, Texas that combines elements of grindcore, deathcore, and heavy metal. They aim to stand out by not being confined to a single genre and experimenting with different styles. The band started as a three-piece improvisational group and eventually evolved into a five-piece band. They have relea…

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Local Bands and Attention Spans: Say Hello to Josh Arnold 38:44

2M ago38:44

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The Breakdown: In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan and Josh discuss their foray into the world of reaction videos and their love for metal music. Josh, also known as Drifter Voyages, is a metal reaction content creator on YouTube and the frontman of a metalcore band. They talk about what they look for in reaction videos, their favorite e…

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New EXTREME Essentials 2024.05 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

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Episode 193. The Real Rob Taylor presents eighteen essential new extreme metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ESCUELA GRIND, plus UNBORN GENERATION, HORRIBLE, BRAZEN TONGUE, ZERO ONE, EXILIUM NOCTIS, EARTHTONE9 and more. Full track list available at [go.pomona.rocks/193](https://go.pomona.rocks/193) YOUR NAME HERE! Supp…

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Striking a Chord: with the 7-Foot Flute Player Brent Tyler 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

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Ever thought about how a towering height could influence a person's music career? Well, put on your headphones, and let's meet Brent Tyler, who stands tall at seven feet, not just in height but also in his passion for music. Brent generously shares the captivating journey of his life, beautifully interwoven with music, basketball, and knee surgerie…

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#112 - MICHAEL CARTELLONE Interview 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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Rock fans would have first gotten to know Michael Cartellone from his work as the drummer in the band Damn Yankees with Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and Ted Nugent. After that, he joined the band Accept, and since 1999 he has been the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, with whom he has toured extensively and played on eight albums. He’s worked with many other…

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New POWER Essentials 2024.05 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Episode 192. Twelve new power metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, plus NATTHAMMER, FLOODFALL, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, DRAGONFORCE, HYPERSONIC and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/192 Produced and presented by the Real Rob Taylor. YOUR NAME HERE: Support Pomona Rocks on Ko-Fi and get cr…

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New METALCORE Essentials 2024.05 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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Episode 191. Tom Featherstone presents 14 new metalcore and deathcore releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars VENUES, plus CAGE FIGHT, DAEDRIC, VEXED, SILENT THEORY, NUMENTO, AVRALIZE and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/191By Pomona Rocks

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Church Choirs to Crotch Splitting with Tim Steinruck 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

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Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of rock and roll with Tim Steinruck lead vocalist and guitarist of The Mighty One. Our conversation dives deep into Tim's musical journey, tracing his evolution from a young music enthusiast to a seasoned songwriter and performer. Listen in as we dissect the complexities of his creative process, …

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#111 - IAN WRIGHT of the JACK RUBIES 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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This week we have the privilege of speaking with Ian Wright of the band The Jack Rubies! The band first hit the scene in the mid-80s with a series of British singles. After signing to TVT Records, they released two full-length albums, Fascinatin' Vacation in 1988 and See The Money in My Smile in 1990. They're now back, 34 years later, with their ne…

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More New HEAVY Essentials 2024.04 53:50

3M ago53:50

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Episode 190. The Real Rob Taylor presents 14 new and essential heavy rock releases for April 2024 and beyond. Featuring new music from cover stars MAMMAL, plus NO GUIDANCE, JOHNNY NASTY BOOTS, EL MOONO, GRIND FEVER, THE HAZYTONES, THE CORPS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/190By Pomona Rocks

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Interview with A Means To An End 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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The Breakdown: A Means To An End is a metalcore band from Corpus Christi, Texas. The band has been together for about eight or nine years, but started taking their music seriously about five years ago. The band consists of Storm Galindo on guitar and vocals, Noah Delos Rios on vocals, Ralph on drums, and Kyler on bass. They describe their sound as …

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More New ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.04 45:09

3M ago45:09

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Episode 188. The Real Rob Taylor stands in for Tom Featherstone and takes you through more magnificent new and forthcoming alternative rock releases for April 2024. Featuring new music from KIT MAJOR, PRICIPE VALIENTE, LOSTALONE, BEARS IN TREES, MARISA AND THE MOTHS, LOS SAINTS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/188 WANT YOUR NAME…

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"Rocking Legends: Lorraine Lewis and the Legacy of Vixen and Femme Fatale" 1:16:46

3M ago1:16:46

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Step up and get ready to be swept off your feet by the whirlwind tales of rock 'n' roll royalty, Lorraine Lewis. The iconic Vixen lead vocalist and casting producer takes center stage as she recounts the electric days of her musical journey, from high school dreams to the legendary Sunset Strip. Her voice carries the wisdom of the ages, yet pulses …

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New PROGRESSIVE Essentials 2024.04 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

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Episode no.189. The Real Rob Taylor presents his selection of the best new progressive rock and metal releases for April 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars FROGG, plus ISAHN, RICHARD HENSHALL, URAGH, COUCH SLUT, ALASE, EVERGREY, VOLUCRINE and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/189…

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Highs of hockey glory and the anthems of '80s rock with Derrick Germain 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

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This week on Music Junkies, I’m thrilled to have my good old buddy, Derrick Germain, onboard. We'll be swapping stories - from wild high school experiences to his heartwarming love saga with his wife, Tracy, and their journey through four failed date attempts before finally hitting the sweet spot. Our friendly debate on the significance of flexibil…

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#110 - "The Greatest Night in Pop" 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Following the 1985 American Music Awards, the reigning elite of pop music all convened at A&M Studios to record the vocals for what would become one of the biggest singles in music history, "We Are the World". Spearheaded by Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the session gathered together some of the most successful a…

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New EXTREME ESSENTIALS 2024.04 58:35

3M ago58:35

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Episode 187. The Real Rob Taylor returns with thirteen brand new essential extreme metal releases. Featuring new music from cover stars HORRIBLE, plus RAGEFUL, THROWN, GODETH, SLAVE STEEL, ISCHEMIC and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/187 **BECOME AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER for POMONA ROCKS** and get your name credited here. Visit https:…

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Pranks, Playlists and, Illusions with Stand-Up Comedian and Magician Danny Whitson 57:59

3M ago57:59

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When comedy and magic collide, the result is a spectacle of humor and surprise that captivates audiences. This podcast episode introduces us to the remarkable Danny Winston, whose journey through comedy, illusion, and music is as multifaceted as it is fascinating. Host Annette Smith engages Danny in a conversation that is both enlightening and ente…

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New ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.04 44:31

3M ago44:31

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Episode 185. Tom Featherstone presents twelve new essential alternative rock releases for April 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars QUEEN CULT, plus EXPLORING BIRDSONG, BEARS IN TREES, GONE STEREO, YOKOPHONO, FROM FALL TO SPRING, FIRE SALE and more. #pomonarocksALT #alternativerock #altrock #newmusic #newmusic2024 #podcast #musicpodcast…

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The LIGHT Edition 2024.04 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

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Episode 186. The Real Rob Taylor presents a selection of 14 new laid-back tracks for you to chill out to this April. Featuring new music from cover star AMIGO THE DEVIL, plus THE DAVE FOSTER BAND, FLOYA, THE SUBTHEORY, NEON FIELDS, CAMMIE BEVERLY, KELSEY MICHAEL and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/186 #newmusic2024 #newmusic #chill…

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Goth Metal, Grit, and Glam with Glenn from Two Shadows 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Slip into the shadows with us as Glenn from Two Shadows unravels the tapestry of goth metal melodies and the raw emotion behind their chart-topping hit "Scratchin' Out the Surface." It's not every day that you get to steal glimpses into an artist's soul. Still, Glenn lays it bare, recounting the transformative studio journey, the tug-of-war with re…

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New HEAVY ESSENTIALS 2024.04 40:55

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Ep. 184. The Real Rob Taylor presents more new heavy rock and metal releases for April 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars WILDSTREET, plus ATTIC THEORY, KURT FROLICH, DUST BOLT, BLACKBEER, I AM THE INTIMIDATOR and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/184 #heavyrock #heavymetal #hardrock #pomonarocksheavy…

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Chords of Change: From Rock Bottom to Mosh Pit Miracles with Kevin Hellestad 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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When Kevin, a fervent music aficionado, shares his life-altering odyssey through the realms of rock and metal, you can't help but feel the electric charge in the air. Our latest episode features his tale of salvation through sound, a narrative that spans from the solace he found in music during his darkest times to the explosive energy of mosh pits…

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#109 - CRAIG ALVIN Interview 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

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This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Grammy Award-winning recording engineer Craig Alvin. Craig has worked with artists like Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Andrew Bell, and Brittany Howard, as well as on projects ranging from metal to symphonic to African marimba bands. He engineered the three most recent Kasey Musgraves albums, inc…

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New POWER ESSENTIALS 2024.03 46:39

4M ago46:39

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Ep. 183. The Real Rob Taylor presents ten brand new power metal essentials for March 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars MISTER MISERY, plus BLOODBOUND, KK'S PRIEST, ARION, BEYOND GOD, JUSTICE THEORY, VANDEN PLAS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/183 #powermetal #heavymetal #pomonarockspower #newmusic2024 gumrvg6v…

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