

The Hook Rocks!
The Hook Rocks!
The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!
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Feb 19, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Return of Ian Thornley From Big Wreck
Canadian band Big Wreck is one of the most underrated & under appreciated bands in modern rock. With strong harmonies, diverse arrangements, and an insane guitar tone they continue to put out music that connects with your soul for the past decade & beyond. Lead singer & guitarist Ian Thornley speaks with The Hook Rocks in a wide-ranging interview about the bands new EP with more music coming in 2022, the importance of having chemistry with bandmates, and much more. Please enjoy the episode.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsBig Wreckhttps://www.bigwreckmusic.com/index.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/BigWreckhttps://twitter.com/bigwreckmusichttps://www.instagram.com/bigwreckmusic/
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Feb 17, 2022 • 49min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Aaron Langford From Seven Year Witch
The Hook Rocks welcomes lead singer Aaron Langford from Seven Year Witch. Formed in South Carolina, they're a band that combines several different influences from classic rock, grunge, and beyond. Aaron talks about his influences as well as being a classically trained opera singer, plus much more. You will also hear the craziest story on how the band decided on their name...or will you? Please enjoy the episode.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsSeven Year Witchhttps://www.sevenyearwitch.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sevenyearwitch/https://www.instagram.com/sevenyearwitch/https://twitter.com/sevenyearwitch
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Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 6min
New Music Spotlight: The Return of Ehab Omran From South of Eden
The wait is over! With the release of their latest single "Lone Riders" the band South of Eden is poised to release more music in 2022 than ever before. Lead singer Ehab Omran returns to The Hook Rocks to talk their new music, what happened with their record deal, and what they'll be up to in 2022. The excitement legions of rock fans have for this emerging band is off the charts. Please enjoy the episode!Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsSouth of Edenhttps://www.southofedenband.com/https://www.facebook.com/southofedenmusichttps://www.instagram.com/southofedenband/https://twitter.com/southofedenband
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Feb 12, 2022 • 1h 40min
Goodbye June Preview Their New Album "See Where The Night Goes"
Goodbye June preview the long waited follow up to "Community Inn" on the latest Hook Rocks Podcast. In an exclusive discussion Brandon, Landon, & Tyler talk in depth about the songs from their upcoming album "See Where The Night Goes". The album offers an incredible journey and painted layers on a canvas with incredible songs and lyrical story telling that will have you visually embracing each song. Please enjoy the episode!Part of the Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsGoodbye Junehttps://www.goodbyejune.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/https://www.instagram.com/goodbyejune/https://twitter.com/goodbyejunehttps://webstore.earache.com/A-Z/g/goodbye-juneThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks
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Feb 10, 2022 • 51min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Kaylene & Lauren From GoldThread
Goldthread is a band that pulls you in with sweeping melodies and lyrics that are heartfelt and deeply honest. With their new EP "Dear Icarus" released last summer the band is looking forward to performing in front of audiences once again. Kaylene & Lauren engage The Hook Rocks in a conversation about their influences, songwriting approach, and much more. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsGoldthreadhttps://www.facebook.com/goldthreadband/https://www.instagram.com/goldthreadband/
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Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 17min
Live Album Review: Rockin The Fillmore By Humble Pie
Recorded at the Fillmore East in 1971, Humble Pie's "Rockin The Fillmore" is one of the best live albums ever recorded. The recording captures the captivating performance and the energy of the crowd like no other live album before it. It became the catalyst for the live album era of the '70s that brought the performance out of the clubs, theatre's, and arena's to the home stereo of the fan. Rob 'n' The Hood joins us once again to breakdown the album and reflect on it's greatness. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast NetworkHumble Piehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humble_PieRob in the Hoodhttps://twitter.com/TheRecidivists
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Feb 5, 2022 • 34min
Hannes Braun From Kissin Dynamite
With the new album "Not The End of The Road" in hand the German based Kissin Dynamite is ready to move forward. Lead singer Hannes Braun checks in with The Hook Rocks to discuss the new music and how he and the band overcame the challenges they faced over the past two years. The result is an incredible album full of hooks and big choruses. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.kissin-dynamite.dehttps://twitter.com/Kissindynamiteshttps://www.facebook.com/Kissindynamiterocks
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Feb 3, 2022 • 46min
Scott Gorham From Thin Lizzy
Guitarist Scott Gorham visits The Hook Rocks to talk the Phil Lynott documentary "Songs For While I'm Away" and his recent decision to leave Black Star Rider to focus on Thin Lizzy. Scott shares his reasons for stepping away while discussing plans for a Thin Lizzy tour and who will be included in the band. Please enjoy the episode!Thin Lizzyhttps://www.thinlizzyofficial.com/#/https://twitter.com/thinlizzy_https://www.instagram.com/thinlizzy/https://www.facebook.com/ThinLizzyOfficial/Pantheon Podcastswww.pantheonpodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/PantheonPods
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Feb 1, 2022 • 49min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Greg Braccio & Robert Sodaro From Joyous Wolf
Bassist Greg Braccio & drummer Robert Sodaro from Joyous Wolf joins The Hook Rocks in a wide ranging interview about their influences and how the band has evolved since their debut EP "Place In Time". The conversation turns to reflection on the past two year, the support between new emerging rock bands, and what's next in 2022. Please enjoy the episode!Joyous Wolfwww.joyouswolf.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyouswolfTwitter - https://twitter.com/joyouswolfmusicInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyouswolfmusic/Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkwww.pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jan 30, 2022 • 1h 15min
The Simplicity & Innovation That Is ACDC
The energy of their music is created by the simple riffs you know but the innovation of their distinct sound is what makes ACDC one of the greatest bands of all time. Luthier Mike Longacre from Mike's Guitar Parlor in Hermosa Beach, CA breaks down how they developed & maintain their tone through the decades and how they've excelled at connecting with rock fans across the global with simplicity, feel, and great songs. Please enjoy the episode!Mike Guitar Parlorhttp://mikesguitarparlor.comFacebookhttps://bit.ly/3KUTjLlInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/atmikesguitar/Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkwww.pantheonpodcasts.com
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