The Rock is George Podcast

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 28 minutes
Episodes: 230
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

Ep.176: Interview with ZAC MALOY of THE NIXONS

George Dionne interviews vocalist ZAC MALOY of THE NIXONS about their latest single “December (2023)” and upcoming vinyl release LIVE AT THE TREES. Maloy also discusses why they reworked the 1997 son…

00:26:57 | Mon 15 Jan 2024

KNAC.COM ARCHIVES #1: MICHAEL KISKE of HELLOWEEN (04-10-23)

George Dionne interviews vocalist MICHAEL KISKE of HELLOWEEN for KNAC.COM (04-10-23). Kiske discusses the bands upcoming United Forces Tour with HAMMERFALL, the success of their 2021 self-titled albu…

00:20:00 | Thu 04 Jan 2024

Ep.175: Interview with THE RODS

George Dionne interviews vocalist DAVID “ROCK” FEINSTEIN and drummer CARL CANEDY of THE RODS about their latest album RATTLE THE CAGE. The duo also discusses the retirement of bassist GARRY BORDONARO…

00:41:21 | Thu 28 Dec 2023

Ep.174: Interview with JIM SUHLER of TEXAS SCRATCH

George Dionne interviews guitarist JIM SUHLER about his long lost studio project TEXAS SCRATCH. The band’s self-titled release finally saw the light of day in 2023 after 14 years on the shelf. Suhler…

00:26:54 | Mon 18 Dec 2023

Ep.173: Interview with WES CAGE

George Dionne interviews solo artist WES CAGE about his latest single THE WOLF. Cage also discusses collaborating with Keith Wallen (BREAKING BENJAMIN) & BLASKO (ROB ZOMBIES), why the Le Grand Restau…

00:24:25 | Tue 12 Dec 2023

Ep.172: Interview with ROB CHAOS of TOTAL CHAOS

George Dionne interviews frontman ROB CHAOS of the politically charged Punk Rock act TOTAL CHAOS. Rob discusses the bands latest album MIND WARFARE, the stories behind the singles, having two labels …

00:27:50 | Fri 08 Dec 2023

Ep.171: Interview with JOAKIM ARNELL of THE REFRESHMENTS (Sweden)

George Dionne interviews bassist JOAKIM ARNELL of the Swedish Rock ‘n’ Roll act THE REFRESHMENTS. Arnell discusses their latest album A STIFF ONE, the stories behind the singles, why the band lacks m…

00:18:50 | Thu 30 Nov 2023

Ep.170: Interview with DEATH VALLEY DREAMS

George Dionne interviews NICK COYLE and JOHNNY NOVA of DEATH VALLET DREAMS. The duo discuss their latest independent EP release LEAVE ME ALONE. After their time in COLD came to end, Coyle and Nova fo…

00:48:47 | Mon 27 Nov 2023

Ep.169: Interview with JENNIFER BENSON of IGNESCENT

George Dionne interviews vocalist JENNIFER BENSON of IGNESCENT. Benson discusses the band’s debut album FIGHT IN ME, the personal struggles that lead to her lyrics, overcoming dark times, guest spots…

00:23:15 | Mon 20 Nov 2023

Ep.168: Interview with HUGO VALENTI of HUGO’S VOYAGE

George Dionne interviews vocalist HUGO VALENTI of HUGO’S VOYAGE. For nearly 20 years Valenti has fronted the JOURNEY tribute act VOYAGE, but for the first time, the group has written and recorded all…

00:21:37 | Mon 13 Nov 2023

Ep.167: Interview with STU BROOKS of DUB TRIO

George Dionne interviews bassist and DUB TRIO founder STU BROOKS. Together they have an in-depth discussion about Brook’s first ever solo album 40HZ. Stu also discusses his all-star collaborators, cr…

00:32:10 | Tue 07 Nov 2023

Ep.166: Interview with MALCOLM BRUCE of AN ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE TO CREAM

George Dionne interviews MALCOLM BRUCE about his involvement with the Quarto Valley Records release of HEAVENLY CREAM: AN ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE TO CREAM. Malcom is the son of CREAM bassist and vocalist JA…

00:41:50 | Thu 02 Nov 2023

Ep.165: Interview with DAVE NEABORE of DOG EAT DOG

George Dionne interviews solo artist and DOG EAT DOG bassist DAVE NEABORE. Neabore discusses his latest solo album STARFEELS, the complexities of his solo material, working with producer WALTER KAZMI…

00:36:28 | Mon 30 Oct 2023

Ep.164: Interview with VIVIEN LALU of LALU

George Dionne interviews VIVIEN LALU about his project LALU and their latest album THE FISH WHO WANTED TO BE KING. Lalu also discusses why ProgRock is in his DNA, taking a chance on a 10 min single, …

00:21:07 | Wed 25 Oct 2023

Ep.163: Interview with SCOTT HOLT of FOGHAT

George Dionne interviews vocalist and guitarist SCOTT HOLT of FOGHAT. Holt discusses the band’s latest album SONIC MOJO, co-writing with the late KIM SIMMONDS (SAVOY BROWN), drummer ROGER EARL bringi…

00:17:35 | Fri 20 Oct 2023

Ep.162: Interview with NICK HOGG and ALEX COOPER of NITRATE

George Dionne interviews bassist NICK HOGG and drummer ALEX COOPER of the AOR / Melodic Rock act NITRATE. The duo discusses their latest album FEEL THE HEAT, teasing the songs for about a year, artwo…

00:29:32 | Tue 17 Oct 2023

Ep.161: Interview with MAC GOLLEHON [and The Hispanic Mechanics]

George Dionne interviews trumpeter MAC GOLLEHON of MAC GOLLEHON & THE HISPANIC MECHANICS. Mac discusses their latest album BITE OF THE STREET, filming artistic music videos, the origins of their name…

00:34:34 | Fri 13 Oct 2023

Ep.160: Interview with ERIC SARDINAS

George Dionne interviews ERIC SARDINAS about his latest album MIDNIGHT JUNCTION. Sardinas also discusses what events inspired the album’s singles, how he assembled his all star backing band, his rela…

00:21:19 | Tue 10 Oct 2023

Ep.159: Interview with TIM MONTANA

George Dionne interviews solo artist TIM MONTANA. Montana discusses his latest single “Devil You Know”, his forthcoming studio album, ‘90s grunge influencing his music, growing up in Butte, Montana, …

00:23:03 | Sat 07 Oct 2023

Ep.158: Interview with MICHAEL THOMAS BECK of ESCAPE THE HIVE

George Dionne interviews vocalist THOMAS MICHAEL BECK of the Hard Rock act ESCAPE THE HIVE. Beck discusses the band’s latest album THIS IS GONNA STING, the stories behind the singles, how the band wa…

00:26:27 | Tue 03 Oct 2023

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