Talkin' Rock With Meltdown Podcast

Another killer two-for-one Talkin' Rock podcast episode. Dorothy Martin is up first to talk about all things Dorothy. If you haven't heard of her, drop everything and check her out! Great, straight ahead rock and roll! Today we discuss.... -The multiple guests she worked with for this upcoming album -The vast amount of music she has to choose from -An AMAZING story of how she doesn't fear death -When she discovered she wanted to be a rock star....and LOTS more. (around the 26 minute mark) Then it's concert promoter, Danny Zelisko. His new book is called All Excess Occupation: Concert Promoter. He tells me..... -His history in the business -Why he wrote the book -The relationships he's made and bands he's worked with....and more. Two great listens, one mediocre podcast. Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://dorothyonfire.com/ https://www.dannyzeliskopresents.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.

Weapons of Anew will be dropping their new album sometime this year, so Ray West from the band decided to call in and talks about it. The album is called The Art Of War and Ray talks about.... -Their "Sick Boy" cover -Working with producer Mike Ferretti -What he's doing during the day now -How Van Halen shaped his musical tastes  -The latest on Spread Eagle ....and more. Then, since Kid Rock just turned 50, how about an interview I did with him in 1999. He talks about... -Working with Toni Iommi on music -Working with and hanging out with Tommy Lee -Gambling with a rocker ....and more. It's so fun to hear these older interviews knowing where their careers went.  Thanks for listening! -Meltdown- https://www.weaponsofanew.com/ https://kidrock.com/ https://kidrock.com/  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 fun interview with two singer/songwriters today on Talkin' Rock. Ricky Warwick is up first. I've never interviewed him before and found him very engaging and a great story teller. We talked about.... -His new solo album "When Life Was Fast And Hard" and the many guests on it. -Meeting Keith Nelson and working with him -Being in a band with Scott Gorham -Lemmy from Motorhead -The band Big Country -The Black Star Riders ...and lots more. At 30:35 it's Matt of the band From Ashes To New is next. I've talked to Matt in the past and he still gets the question of greatest Pennsylvania band wrong. LOL...we discuss... -Their latest album -The Movie The Retaliators -His and Danny's Youtube show -Missing the live show experience & more  Enjoy and thanks for listening!  -Meltdown- https://www.rickywarwick.com/ https://www.fromashestonew.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've talked with Taylor a few times since this record was suppose to drop, but the day is coming. Death By Rock And Roll comes out on February 12th. On Talkin' Rock she tells me all about it..... -How she got Tom Morello on a track -The better mental space she's in -She says this album is a hopeful record -Playing the David Bowie tribute .....and more. Then, it's a classic interview I did with Joe Perry from August 2009. This was right after Steven Tyler fell off the stage at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Joe talks about the incident, his friendship with Steven, his new blues-based album and more. As WRIF turns 50, I've discovered some classic gems that I'll be sprinkling in here and there throughout the year.  Enjoy! -Meltdown- https://deathbyrockandroll.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 great way to kick off the new year! Michael Anthony is my first guest of 2021. The Circle with Sammy Hagar, Vic Johnson, Jason Bonham and Michael have a new album out called Lockdown 2020. We discuss the record.... -The cover songs they did -How Sammy approached the songs -What is relationship was like with Eddie Van Halen when he died -Joining V.H. in the 70's and more. As if Michael wasn't enough to kick off the new year, I brought in another heavyweight, Ozzy Osbourne. This is a classic interview I did with Ozzy around the release of the live Black Sabbath album, Reunion. It's fun to look back and listen to Ozzy talk about a number of topics, all before the MTV show "The Osbourne's". Enjoy! -Meltdown- http://www.redrocker.com/circle 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.

In this special edition of Talkin' Rock, Todd Evans takes us behind the scene of his time in GWAR as Beefcake the Mighty.  We talks about shows that stick out in his mind, gimmicks that went wrong on stage, a celebrity that searched them out while in their hometown and tons 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.

Ho, Ho Ho! It's Meltdown bringing you a Christmas present from the Twiztid boys. Madrox and Monoxide join me for a special Christmas edition of Talkin' Rock. They tell me about.... -The past year and everything they've done...and it's a lot -Reaching the fans during a pandemic -The new record on the horizon and the rock slant it has -How they've evolved -Astronomicon for 2021 and how different it's going to be ...and TONS more! Oh, plus a clip of a brand new song that no one heard heard yet!! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! -Meltdown- https://majikninjaentertainment.com/artists/twiztid/ 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.

Brian Wheat's book is called "Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla. I found Brian to be really open about his battles he's fought and the times he's gone through. We discussed.... -If the other guys in the band have read the book -Meeting Sir Paul -How the grunge era affected the band -The loss of some legendary rockers this year -Why they don't own the Tesla domain name...and lots more. Then, it's Taki from the band Eve to Adam. They've been around since 2001 and Taki fills me in on where they're at now....also -Some tours they've been on -Relocating from NYC to sunnier setting -Their album "Ithaca" -Plans for 2021 and more.... Thanks so much for listening! Listen till the end to find out some special guest I'll have on the podcast between the holidays! -Meltdown-  https://teslatheband.com/ https://www.evetoadam.com/home.html 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.

Jake and Danny from Greta Van Fleet are on Talkin' Rock today. Lots to get to...... -The new album The Battle At Gardens Gate -The writing of the record and change of producer -Moving to Nashville -The loss of Eddie Van Halen...and more Thanks for listening to this quick-hit interview. -Meltdown- https://thebattleatgardensgate.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.

During normal times, the Trans Siberian Orchestra would be touring all over America. Of course, this year is not normal. Guitar legend, Al Pitrelli joins me to discuss the live stream show on December 18th, along with.... -Being the father of a couple military boys -What thrash legend he asked to join TSO early on -The band Widowmaker he was in with Dee Snider...and more Then it's Jason Bieler. His new album drops on January 22nd, and it's really good! We talk about... -The album and many specials guests on it -Frank Zappa -His time with Saigon Kick -Why he calls himself (kiddingly) the God Father of Grunge ....and more laughs with Jason.  Thanks so much for listening! -Meltdown- https://www.trans-siberian.com/tour https://jasonbieler.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.