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Katherine Turman

As a lifelong music journalist, Katherine Turman has interviewed countless rock stars. She also served as editor-in-chief at RIP magazine, co-wrote “Louder Than Hell: The Definitive O…

John Bush

He’s got one of the greatest voices in metal as evidenced by his work with Armored Saint, Anthrax and, more recently, Category 7. Powerhouse vocalist John Bush joins us to revisit the making…

The Oxys

They’ve survived a coma, a car crash and multiple lineup changes to release three explosively catchy, snot-slinging, punk-rock albums in just three years. Guitarist Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz an…

Farewell to Ozzy with Harald Oimoen

We go Back to the Beginning with renowned Bay Area thrash-metal photographer/musician Harald Oimoen who witnessed Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig in Birmingham, England. …

Chip Z’Nuff

To say Chip Z’Nuff is good for a laugh is putting it mildly. The high-spirited bassist and founding member of long-running glam rockers, Enuff Z’Nuff, joins us to discuss the star-studded …

Rick Hunolt

As a member of Exodus, guitarist Rick Hunolt immortalized himself on the classic, 1985 genre-defining, thrash-metal album, “Bonded by Blood.” Not to be relegated to history, he joins us to…

Larry Barragan

No talk of Texas metal is complete without mention of Houston legends, Helstar. With upcoming new album “The Devil’s Masquerade” on deck, founding guitarist Larry Barragan joins us to d…

Andy Parker

The classic catalog and hard-rock influence of UFO cannot be overstated (just ask Steve Harris!). Drummer Andy Parker joins us to discuss the expanded reissue of the 1980 album, “No Place …

Alan Niven

As the manager for Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, Alan Niven helped steer the career of one of the most explosive, volatile and important rock bands of all time. He joins us to discuss his r…

Mean Mistreater

In two short years, Austin-based Mean Mistreater has released two albums of hellbent-for-leather, muscle-car metal. Think WASP and Motorhead drag racing on Iron Maiden’s blacktop --wit…

Shawn Duncan

L.A. Guns drummer Shawn Duncan credits Keith Moon and Tupperware as early inspirations. He joins us to discuss his musical childhood in Los Angeles (including his father’s world-famous, s…

Sam Bam Koltun

He started playing local clubs at age 12 and has since established himself as a rising guitar star with Faster Pussycat, Godsmack, Dorothy, Budderside and Crossbone Skully (featuring Al…

S.A. Slayer at Keep It True

Jason recaps his recent visit to Germany where he fronted a reunited S.A. Slayer at the annual Keep It True metal festival featuring Riot, Vio-lence, Solitude Aeturnus and…

Martin Popoff on his latest Iron Maiden book

Renowned rock journalist, editor and heavy metal author Martin Popoff has written more than 120 books, including his latest behemoth, “Hallowed By Their N…

Michael Monroe in L.A.

“Metal Dave” recaps his April 12 birthday trip to Los Angeles where he saw Michael Monroe perform at the legendary Whisky a Go Go. Other highlights include Faster Pussycat, a gu…

Josh Todd

As the frontman for Buckcherry, singer Josh Todd is a human blur of rowdy rock energy. On the eve of the band’s eleventh album, “Roar Like Thunder,” he joins us (on his birthday, no less) to…

Robert Fleischman

He briefly sang for Journey and co-wrote two of the band’s best-known songs. His other credits include his piercing vocals on the cult-classic, glam-metal debut album from the Vinnie…

Tracii Guns

Guitarist Tracii Guns returns for a third time to discuss the creative chemistry behind L.A. Guns’ latest album, “Leopard Skin;” its deep-rooted classic rock and funk influences; singer Ph…

Frank Meyer

With his first solo album, “Living Between the Lines,” and his membership in punk legends, FEAR, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Frank Meyer keeps his credits rolling. He joins us to discuss…

John 5

Long before he played guitar for Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and others, John 5 was – and remains – a diehard KISS fan. Need proof? Welcome to Knights in Satan’s Service – John’s re…