Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast

Another killer, double interview edition of Talkin' Rock. Up first it's Jeremy Spencer of the band Psychosexual. We talk about the band and his move to the front of the stage, plus.... -His musical influences  -The covers album he did -Theatrical rock bands -His time in Five Finger Death Punch -Does he still talk with the guys from 5FDP -Why they did cover songs....and lots more. Then (around the 27:00 mark) it's Soraia's, ZouZou Mansour. Their latest single is called Tight Lipped...and it's sexy! We discuss that song and... -The greatest band to come out of Philly -Releasing an album as the pandemic started -Possible plans for 2021 -Her influences and more....lots more.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.soraia.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.

Brandon of Atreyu joins me today on Talkin' Rock. Lots to discuss with him, including.... -Leaving the drums and fronting the band -The new album Baptize -The singles Underrated and Warrior -How the pandemic treated the band -Working with Travis Barker -Cool rock merch ..and tons more. It's the first time I ever spoke to Brandon and it was very cool. Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.atreyuofficial.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/ https://wrif.com/2021/04/01/wrif-virtual-rock-room-with-atreyu/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots going on in the world of Saliva, and we talk about it today with Bobby Amaru and Wayne Swinny of the band... Their upcoming live stream Their latest Every Twenty Years album Cover songs they're working on Re-recording classic Saliva songs They clear up the Josey Scott rejoining the band talk New Saliva music...and lots more. It's a great listen and gives you a prospective of where the guys are at now.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://salivaofficial.com/news/ 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.

Something old, something new on today's show. Tim from Rise Against is up first. The new album from the guys is called Generation Nowhere and drops in June. He talks about the album, the writing process and the meaning of the title cut, plus.... -Live Stream Shows -His Thoughts On The State Of Rock -A Funny Story About A Conversation With Tom Morello -Singing a Cover Song With The Smashing Pumpkins ...and more. A fun conversation for sure! Then, around the 23 minute mark, it's a classic interview with the late Peter Steele from Type O Negative. This interview took place outside of Harpos, here in Detroit, in September of 1996. The weather was cooling off and the fall, Halloween spirit was in the air.  We talks about October Rust, the nude photo shoots he did and More. You can really hear Peter's humor in this interview.  Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://riseagainst.com/ https://wrif.com/2021/03/18/wrif-virtual-rock-room-with-rise-against/ https://typeonegative.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.

The Offspring guys are so much fun to talk with, and today is no different. Dexter and Noodles join me to discuss their upcoming Let The Bad Times Roll album. It drops on April 16th. Of course, we talk about the record, in particular 3 songs that caught my eye including a cover of one of their own songs. We also talk about  -Dr. Dexter -Their album Smash..and more. Then, it's A Day To Remember front man, Jeremy McKinnon. Their new album is called You're Welcome. He tells me... -How they named the record -The diversity of songs on it -The pandemic and possibility of touring, and lots more Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://www.offspring.com/ http://site.adtr.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 legends, one podcast! Alice Cooper is up first. His new album is out called Detroit Stories. We talk about that and some of the guests that he tried to get on but couldn't. He tells me about the characters, his upbringing in Detroit and where he lived. We also discuss.... -How bands get noticed in 2021 -A time a former band member blasted him with a golf ball -The legendary Grammy moment he was involved with.....and more. Then, around the 18 minute mark, it's producer, Toby Wright. This guy's resume speaks for itself. He's worked with some of rocks heavyweights. We talk about the bands he's worked with, plus... -How he got started in his career and what his parents thought -Bands that surprised him at how good they were -The most amount of takes to get a song or piece right -His band She Won't Live  -His Taummhoms, which is unreal & more Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://alicecooper.com/home/ https://www.tobywrightmusic.com/ https://www.shewontlive.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My relationship with Damon Johnson goes far back to Brother Cane, but I've really gotten to know him over the last decade or so. He has so many ties to Detroit....he played with Alice Cooper for about ten years, his wife is from here, and that's just for starters. We do talk a little about that on today's conversation, also.... -He tells me about his latest album Battlessons (It's a ripper!) -Why he's using a Flying V guitar -Working with famed producer Nick Raskulinecz -Shooting the video -A question about a broom closet at Al's Crossroads  ..and TONS more. (around the 40:00 mark) Then, it's a classic interview from Them Crooked Vultures, featuring Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and the legendary John Paul Jones. This interview took place in October of 2009. We talked about how the band got started, a wild birthday party and lots more. This is a fun conversation that still stands up today.  Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://www.damonjohnson.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.

On this special edition of Talkin' Rock, it's the interviews from this past week's 50th anniversary celebration. Each artist also mentions what they're doing now.   Calls from.....Zacky Vengeance (2:45) Arejay Hale from Halestorm (7:30) Alice Cooper (12:00) Chris Jericho (30:25) Kid Rock (34:15) Tyler Connolly - Theory of a Deadman (44:00) Nicklas Lidstrom (49:00) David Ellefson - Megadeth (55:00) Brent Smith - Shinedown (59:00) Michael Anthony (1:05:30) Brad Arnold - 3 Doors Down (1:07:35) Bob Seger (1:11:30) Thank you to all these guys, the special DJ's for the 50th Weekend, and to the listeners....THANK YOU! -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.

It's another two-for-one on Talkin' Rock. Lonesome George is up first talking about his latest, Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert. We discuss the album, plus.. -What songs of his translate best live -The use of Bad To The Bone in movies -His favorite live albums -Turning 71 -A Detroit Icon he played with.... (Around the 12 minute mark) Then, it's a 15 year old interview with the legendary Iron Maiden singer, Bruce Dickinson. As WRIF turns 50, I've been going through the archives and found this gem. There's so much good content on here that stills holds up today, like... -Meeting his hero Arthur Brown -An Osbourne's tiff -Flying -A Spinal Tap moment on stage and lots more. Two great interviews with a couple bonified bad asses Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://www.georgethorogood.com/ https://www.ironmaiden.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....action-packed is the only way to describe this episode of Talkin' Rock! David Coverdale is up first. I LOVE talking to him. He's so much fun and never fails to entertain. This interview delivers more of that. We talk about.... -The first show he ever played in America -The Whitesnake Blues album -Has he gotten vaccinated? -Reconnecting with former band members and more.. (around 14:30) Then, Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down was nice enough to join me. They have three live-streams starting February 5th. We talk about his... -Country living -How life changed with the drop of the massive debut album -The ups and downs the band has gone through -The three "new" songs, and TONS more. (around 29:30) Todd Whitener joins me to talk about his new project Blisskrieg. We talk about.... -Day of the New/Tantric -His former bands -How the band started...just for starters... Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://whitesnake.com/ https://www.3doorsdown.com/#!/ https://www.facebook.com/BlisskriegBand/ 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.