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Noisy Mama

In 1991, Noisy Mama had a record deal, a video on MTV and a charismatic singer with a voice that rivaled Cinderella, Johnny Crash, Kix, Great White and other blues-soaked screamers. Singer …

Fugitive

Quickly emerging as one of metal’s most ballistic bands, Texas-based Fugitive is a neck-snapping collision of new-generation ferocity and old-school, thrash-punk attack. Guitarist Blake Ibane…

Nigel Glockler

British heavy metal legends Saxon continue their triumphant crusade with new album, “Hell, Fire and Damnation.” Drummer Nigel Glockler returns to discuss the album, upcoming tour, his m…

Max Norman

He produced some of heavy metal’s most legendary albums, including definitive classics by Ozzy Osbourne and Megadeth. He’s also helmed fan-favorites from Lynch Mob, Dirty Looks, Dangerous T…

Dave Prewitt

For nearly four decades, archivist and award-winning local television host Dave Prewitt has captured Austin’s world-renowned live music scene on countless hours of video. He’s also hung o…

Brion Gamboa

What’s it like on “The Other Side of Mars?” Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brion Gamboa joins us to discuss how he landed vocal credits on the new Mick Mars album, his musical upbringing,…

2023 Year in Review

Dave and Jason look back on the highlights and news of 2023, including memorable guests, adventures at the RockNPod convention, KISS farewell, the resurgence of Watchtower, the new…

Danny Lilker

As a founding member of Anthrax and a trooper in S.O.D., bassist Danny Lilker helped pioneer -- and merge -- the thrash metal/crossover genres. He joins us to speak all things metal – inc…

“Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of the Back Room”

The Back Room in Austin, TX, spent 33 years as a cultural hub for long hair, short skirts, cheap drinks and rock’n’roll mayhem. Captured in all it…

Mark Lopes

Metal Church singer Marc Lopes found his calling after seeing Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” on MTV. He joins us to discuss his debut Metal Church album, “Congregation of Annihilation,” h…

Rik Fox

He was an early member of WASP (and gave the band its name) before teaming up with an unknown Yngwie Malmsteen, vocalist Ron Keel and drummer Mark Edwards to record the 1983 underground metal …

Christian Shields

He was corrupted by KISS at an early age (sound familiar?) and quickly became a student of the rock’n’roll hustle. Austin-based Christian Shields joins us to discuss his arena-ready …

Paul Lidel

His raunchy guitar riffs and high-voltage solos have powered Dirty Looks, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Adrenaline Factor and 99 Crimes. Paul Lidel joins us to discuss -- take a deep breath…

George Lynch

He shot to fame in the ‘80s as lead guitarist in Dokken where his wicked solos immediately placed him in an elite class of all-time greats. George Lynch cracks us up while discussing his …

Jason & Dave Riffs

We revisit our original, two-man format and discuss Jason’s recent fly-out gigs with Watchtower (all the way to Germany!), Dangerous Toys and Dirty Looks. We also comment on new alb…

Frank Meyer

Frank Meyer is a veteran punk-rock’n’roller whose credits include the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, Trading Aces and Spaghetti & Frank (a collab with Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers). He’s also …

Jarvis Leatherby

He’s a founding member of traditional metal revivalists Night Demon and also plays in cult-status metal heroes, Cirith Ungol. Bassist Jarvis Leatherby joins us to discuss his music an…

Wendy Dio

She was married to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio and also managed his career through lean times and massive success. Wendy Dio joins us to discuss the recent release of the D…

Tony Higbee

He plays guitar in Tom Keifer’s band, but considers life itself to be his greatest Cinderella story. Tony Higbee joins us to discuss his small-town upbringing, his fight against cancer and…

Riverboat Gamblers

Known for their highwire live performances and frantically melodic punk rock, the Riverboat Gamblers have been wowing audiences for more than two decades. With the 20th anniversary …