Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast

Two rock legends, one sub-par podcast! Geoff Downes is up first to talk about the new ASIA box set which covers the band from 2007-12. We also talk about.... -The huge success the band had -The beginning of the song Countdown To Zero (which is the THX sounder) -Playing with Chris Squire..and more Then (around the 13 minute mark) it's Rock Hall member, Glenn Hughes. He's about to embark on a tour with the Dead Daisies after dropping an album in January. We talk about... -The new record Holy Ground -Getting back on stage -What he did during the pandemic -His Rock Hall of Fame ambassadorship..for starters. Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://originalasia.com/ https://thedeaddaisies.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.

Mike Levine of Triumph returns to Talkin' Rock. The Allied Forces box set will drop this Saturday for Record Store Day, and it's packed with al sorts of killer Triumph material. We talk about the box set and what role Andy Curran from Coney Hatch played in putting it together, as well as..... -The documentary they're been working on -80's hairbands -the lack of American success for some Canadian bands -Great light shows, and more. Then (around the 16 minute mark) it's a classic interview with Jack Black and Kyle Gass, Tenacious D. They were making the rounds promoting their DVD back in October of 2003. Such a funny interview as we talk about the creation of Heavy Metal and TONS more...... Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.triumphmusic.com/ https://www.tenaciousd.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 new pop Evil album is out, and bassist Matt DiRito joins me to talk about it.... -Why it's called Versatile  -Who he's on the road with now. -Working with different producers -The passing of producer Kato Khandwala....and lots more Then (around the 19 minute mark) it's Kevin Smokler. Kevin is part of a documentary called Vinyl Nation. They have some cool stuff planned for it around Record Store Day. We talk all things vinyl and lots more.... Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://popevil.com/ http://www.libertaliatattoo.com/ https://vinylnationfilm.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.

Cheap trick has a new album out called In Another World. Tom was nice enough to call in and tell me all about it, plus.... -An update on a recent health scare -A sad song on the album and a cover song -Being sued by Michael Jackson -His vast amount of guitars and basses -The Rock Hall....and more! Super fun conversation with Tom.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.cheaptrick.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.

Man, this is a lot of rock! First up, it's rock legend and Hall of Fame member, Billy Gibbons. This guy is so cool to talk to. We talk alot about his upcoming album, Hardware. -We talk about some songs on it and working with Matt Sorum -He tells me about writing an album in the middle of nowhere -Getting some riffs to Frank and Dusty to work on ZZ Top riffs -A question about pajamas from Chris Henderson of 3 Doors down and more. (around 17:20) Then, guitarist, singer/songwriter Ayron Jones joins me. His new album drops on Friday, May 21. -He tells me about the new album and opening himself up -We talk about how his childhood has made him a better father -Growing up in Seattle and the bands that have come from there -His song Take Me Away and how it blew up in 2020 and Tons more. (around 31:30) Finally, it's Coney Hatch bassist/singer, Andy Curran. Their new live album is out and we discuss it... -Where they recorded the record. -He tells me the history behind the band -What success outside of Canada meant to the band -Of course, we had to talk about something we both love, hockey! And lost more. Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://billygibbons.com/ https://ayronjonesmusic.com/ https://www.coneyhatch.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 lotta rock on today's show.  First up, Lzzy Hale and Amy Lee join me to discuss their upcoming tour, and.... -Getting back on stage again -New Halestorm music -The first time they met -How a legendary rocker was duped backstage -Who will headline...and lots more Then, it's drummer, Roy Mayorga Of course he's sat behind the kit for Stone Sour, Hell Yeah and lots of other bands. He'll be revising his role drumming for Ministry this fall. We talk about that and... -Touring with Hell Yeah and playing for the late Vinnie Paul -What he's been doing during the pandemic -What Ministry front man Al Jourgensen is like -Star Wars...and more. Love talking to Roy! Enjoy.... -Meltdown- https://www.halestormrocks.com/ https://evanescencestore.com/dept/the-bitter-truth?cp=101960_108529 https://www.facebook.com/roymayorga 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 completely ends of the rock spectrum today on Talkin' Rock. Nancy Wilson joins me first to talk about her solo album, You and Me. The title track is a tribute to her mom. That's not the only tribute on it....we talk about -The tribute to Eddie Van Halen -Advice from her sister, Ann -The cover songs on the album -The Fears and Challenges of doing a solo album....and more. Then it's rapper, rocker, musician, Zero 9:36....he talks about.... -Working with the guys in Theory -His musical tastes -Eminem or Lil Wayne -He does an acoustic version of Adrenaline -What gets his adrenaline going. This answer I did not see coming! Enjoy! Meltdown https://www.heart-music.com/ https://www.zero936.com/      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zakk Wylde makes his debut on Talkin' Rock, and doesn't disappoint. The new box set is huge - None More Black.  We talk about... -Spinal Tap -What's up with BLS -Sonic Brew turning 22 -Ozzy, and his latest album -Jamming with Guns 'N Roses -His father....and more.  You can't not smile listening to Zakk tell his stories! The guy has seen and done it all. So much fun to talk to.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- http://blacklabelsociety.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.

So cool to talk with Marc LaBelle and John Notto from Dirty Honey. Great guys, killer band! Their new album is out and it's awesome! We talk about... -Working with their producer who was in Australia -Writing songs during a pandemic -A couple tracks with a Black Crowes feel -Socially distanced concerts -Is rock dead? -A prized Slash/Joe Perry guitar and lots more.  Enjoy! Meltdown https://www.dirtyhoney.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.

I love interviewing people I've never met or interviewed before, you don't know what you'll get. Today, I got a very solid conversation with a genuinely nice guy. Chris and I talked about.... -The latest single Heavy is the Crown -Trying to make a splash in the rock community -Working during the pandemic -Making the record he always wanted to make -Funny stories about another lead singer ...and LOTS more. Really, a fun interview! Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://daughtryofficial.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.