Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast

Jeff is just one of those guys who's so easy to talk with. On this episode, we talk about the history of Tesla, his first concert, new music, all the Tesla stuff he's collected over the years, and lots more.  If you're in the S.E. Michigan area, they're playing at the Monroe County Fair grounds with Firehouse this Saturday.  Enjoy....Meltdown https://teslatheband.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/ http://monroecountyfair.com/tesla-wsg-firehouse-saturday-august-6-8pm  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I've interviewed Gavin a few times, and he's always great! Today, is no different. With a new album and tour on the horizon, Gavin hopped on Zoom to tell me all about it. He talked about his part in a Seether song, his future plans, being a rock star and cultural icon as well....and LOTS more.  Jeff Losawyer is the guitar player and original member in the band Voodoo Moonshine. As you can probably guess, they're a bluesy, southern rock band. We talk about his career and his path to where he is now, their latest album and much, much more.  Enjoy......Meltdown https://bushofficial.com/ http://www.voodoomoonshinerocks.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two prog rock artists on Talkin' Rock today.  Derek Sherinian has played with so many artists, that Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal said he has 'Octopus Pedigree'. He explains that to me, talks about his latest album and the guests on it, and working solo as opposed to a band situation. He gives me an update on Sons of Apollo, Kane Roberts rejoining Alice Cooper and more.  Jan Hoffmann is the second musician in a week who's from Germany and named Hoffmann! He's in a band called Long Distance Calling. They have yet to break here in the states, but this new album could do the trick. He tells me about the record, the history of the band, their past and lots more.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I can check off another rocker I've never met or interviewed before. Today I'm joined by the last original member from the band Accept, Wolf Hoffmann. He was great to speak with, as you'll hear. We talked about getting back on stage, the last album, plans for the next album, having success in America and switching record labels. It's funny, Wolf doesn't live outside his bubble, as he confessed that he didn't know about the Pantera "reunion" or Stranger Things, in which the Eddie Munson character wears an Accept pin on his jacket. But he did know about where I must take my 21 year old daughter in Nashville.  Brian and Eric from I Prevail came by the station last week. They talked about "shoeys", the new album and the writing process, as well as playing in their hometown of Detroit.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.acceptworldwide.com/ https://iprevailband.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you can see, lots going on today on Talkin' Rock.  A couple weeks back, I talked with drummer Vinnie Appice about this new Dio Super Deluxe Holy Diver album. Now, it's Wendy Dio's turn. We talk about the album, Stranger Things, and tons more.  (around the 12 minute mark) Ray West is up next. I hung with him this past weekend in Detroit, as he sang for the legendary George Lynch. We talked about the two gigs and where it stands now. Ray filled me in on the talks with George, and what's happening moving forward. We talk about Spread, the 90s and much, much more.  (around the 42 minute mark) Jason Bieler rounds out this non-award winning podcast. He's dropping a new single this week. We talk about that and his plans for the next record. We talk teleprompters, musical gifts, upcoming gigs and more, in this funny conversation.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A nicer guy in this business is hard to find. Brad Walst calls in to Talkin' Rock to talk about the upcoming tour, some shows they've done, the new album and the strange writing process, and the musical dynamic him and his brother have. We also talk a little hockey, his hometown and the Hall of Fame he just entered with his brother, and much more.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://threedaysgrace.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The drumming legend Vinny Appice joins me today on Talkin' Rock. He called in to talk about the upcoming Ronnie James Dio 'Holy Diver' Super Deluxe Edition, which drops on July 8th, two days before Ronnie's 80th birthday.  We talk about the first and last song he ever played with Dio, how Vivian Campbell joined the band, who he turned down to audition for, playing with injuries and LOTS more.  Enjoy!  -Meltdown- https://www.vinnyappice.com/ https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a first...I've never interviewed a member of GWAR before. The Berserker Blothar was a blast to speak with.  Their new album, The New Dark Ages, is out and we discussed that, the upcoming documentary -This Is GWAR, the pandemic, the original name of his character, and TONS more.  This is a fun listen....enjoy! -Meltdown- https://gwar.net/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/ https://wrif.com/2022/06/17/blothar-the-berserker-of-gwar-joins-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Billy dropped a new album, What Normal Was, and was nice enough to talk to me about it. I asked him to describe the album, that was a tough one for him. He talks about the tech that went into this record and the throwback sound, in some cases, it has. I also asked him about working with Axl Rose on what would become the Chinese Democracy album. He gives an update on A Perfect Circle, and some bucket-list artists he'd love to work with.....just for starters.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://billyhowerdel.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Talkin' Rock, Jesse James Dupree calls in to talk about the upcoming History Channel show, The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America. He relays a couple interesting historic tidbits, and talks about his role in the show.  We also talk about the upcoming Jackyl album that drops on August 11th. What's so significant about that date? Jesse will fill us in on that, talk about any "Bad Decisions" or regrets he may have made in his career, and more.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://jackyl.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.