Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast

Metal legend Max Cavalera joins me today to talk about everything that's going on in his world, and there's lots. We talk about the upcoming album and some of the songs on it, including one with a recognizable title. He talks about the Soulfly box-set dropping June 17th, getting back on tour, playing with his brother and TONS more. Oh, he's also a Lions fan! Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.soulfly.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.

Chris Motionless is my guest on Talkin' Rock.  A solid dude, with a killer band. Their new album called Scoring The End Of The World drops on June 10th. We discuss the album, artwork, special guests, and what it feels like to release a new record. He lets me in on a guy who he reached out to for a collaboration, but he couldn't do it. We talk about the live show, some of our rock heroes, and singing on stage with Rob Zombie.  Chris is a great guy....enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.motionlessinwhite.net/ 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 great guitarists with legendary pasts, today on Talkin' Rock. Joe Bouchard, formally of B.O.C., talks about his new album, American Rocker. It's a throwback to the 70's in a big way. Oh, you wanted more cowbell, we give you more cowbell. He talks about the famous SNL skit and the impact it had on him. That's just for starters in this great conversation with Joe, a very fun interview.  Up next, around the 31 minute mark, is Mike Keneally. Another guy I've never talked to, but found him very interesting and easy to talk with. He tells me how one joins the Frank Zappa band, the "vault" of Zappa material, and just some great conversation about Frank and Mike's own musical life.  Two great listens, one sub-par podcast....enjoy! -Meltdown- https://joebouchard.com/ https://www.keneally.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 an odd pairing, eh? I did this on purpose to keep you guys on your toes. Blackie Lawless is up first to discuss the upcoming tour, possible new music, an autobiography and the 40th anniversary of W.A.S.P.. He told me a very funny Spinal Tap-ish story from a tour they did with Metallica, when he thought the band was at it's peak, and TONS more! Then - around the 26 minute mark - it's George Pendergast of Dishwalla. How's that for a diverse episode?! He tells me about their new E.P., single and the video. We talk about working with Alan Parsons, some shows they have coming up, and even the kid who just played drums for Pearl jam. He has a connection to him as well.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.waspnation.com/ https://dishwalla.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.

Just an honor to speak with Triumph's Gil Moore, today, on Talkin' Rock.  Their new documentary "Rock & Roll Machine" starts streaming this Friday. It's a must for any Triumph fan, but it's also a great watch for any music lover.  Gil tells me about the process of making it, all the stuff he's collected over the years from Triumph's past tours, playing for the super fans and reflecting on his life in the band. We talk about their exclusion for the Rock Hall (no surprise there) having success in Canada and the states, The Tragically Hip, and much, much more.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.triumphmusic.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.

Wow! there's a lot of Talkin' Rock going on today! Joe Elliott is up first to talk about Def Leppard's new album, Diamond Star Halos. That drops on May 27th. He talks about the title, writing it and more. We discuss the Rock hall and he tells me about singing on stage with "Def Leppard Sucks" guy, Kid Rock at a big event years ago.  Then, around the 11:00 minute mark, it's Luke Morley from Thunder. They have a new, double album called Dopamine coming out on April 29th. We talk about the album, the political tinge to it and more. Why didn't they become bigger in the U.S.A.? He talks about that, and that's just the beginning.  Finally, around the 31:00 minute mark, it's Vinnie from Sponge. They have a pub crawl coming up this Friday. Check the link here for more info. He fills us in on what he has going on in all of his bands, including The Lucid with former Megadeth bass player, David Ellefson.  -Meltdown- https://www.defleppard.com/ https://www.thunderonline.com/ http://www.spongetheband.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 the new Ted Nugent album, Detroit Muscle, is unleashed on society, I wrangled Ted and his drummer Jason Hartless to talk about it.  I feel like Ted is finally starting to come out of his shell. (LOL) We talk about the record and the feeling of releasing new music. He tells me about his gig this weekend with a very special guest. We talk about the guitars he brings with him on tour, famed Detroit guitar legend, Jimmy McCarty, cover songs, visiting the White House and lots more.  Drummer Jason Hartless is up next, around the 18:00 mark. Of course we talk about the album and the making of it. How does he deliver what feels right for Ted? What's it like playing and touring with such a legend? I even snuck in some questions for former NHLer, Drew Miller, who's a mutual friend of both of ours. That's just for starters....enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.tednugent.com/ http://www.jasonhartless.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571627797  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Talkin' Rock features a little different conversation than you might be used to hearing on my podcast. Today, I talk with author William Irwin about his book The Meaning Of Metallica - Ride The Lyrics. This is a deep dive into the lyric writing mind of James Hetfield. This is an interesting interview with a guy who did all the heavy lifting so you could understand the meaning of some of your favorite thrash classics. From religion, to death, to addiction and everything in between.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Metallica-Ride-Lyrics/dp/1770416188 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 mean, how cool is Lzzy Hale? The coolest! On today's episode of Talkin' Rock, she tells me what she got her brother for his birthday, about the European tour, how the fans are picking the setlists for the upcoming tour and her returning to TV. Plus, the graphic novel Hyde Manor - which sounds a little Studio 666 to me :) - her thoughts on Taylor Hawkins and a hysterical story from a question Shinedown's Brent Smith gave me.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.halestormrocks.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.

Another jam-packed Talkin' Rock podcast..... Rachel Bolan of Skid Row is up first. We talk about bringing a new singer into the band, the new album, putting out music in 2022...and that's just for starters. Rick DeJesus from Adelitas Way is up next, around the 20 minute mark. He fills me in on their latest single, upcoming album/tour, the record label and lots more.  Finally, around the 35 minute mark, I'm joined my Marty McCoy of the Lonely Ones. They're out on tour with September Mourning. He talks about starting a new band, the reason Bobaflex went away and even the Hatfield/McCoy feud! Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://www.skidrow.com/ https://adelitaswaymusic.com/ https://thelonelyones.net/ 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.