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Kenny Hickey As the guitarist for goth-metal icons Type O Negative, Kenny Hickey sold millions of albums and toured with everyone from Pantera to Motley Crue during the mid-1990s through the early 2000s. Today, he fronts the doom-metal supergroup Sun Dont Shine featuring members of Crowbar, Down and Type O. He joins us to discuss Sun Dont Shine’s debut album, “From Birth to Death,” the band’s balance of crushing power and ethereal melodies, the contrast in writing styles between himself and Kirk Windstein, and the unexpected announcement that a live Type O Negative album is in the works. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Richie Faulkner For the past 15 years, Richie Faulkner has lent his formidable firepower to the legendary dual-guitar attack of metal gods, Judas Priest. Today, he celebrates the release of his second album with Elegant Weapons, a band he captains alongside members of Accept, Uriah Heep and Rainbow. He joins us to discuss said album, “Evolution,” life beyond Priest, how Tool inspired an instrumental track and an update on Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Corrosion of Conformity They don’t come any cooler than Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman of Corrosion of Conformity. They join us to discuss new album, “Good God, Baad Man,” new bassist Bobby Landgraf and drummer Nick Shabatura, the lifeblood goodness of Keystone beer, and picking the brains of Rob Halford and Ian Hill while touring with Judas Priest. We also ask about the origins of the COC skull, Pepper’s audition for Metallica and what it’s like to rival Taylor Swift on social media. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Craig Locicero of Forbidden No discussion of the legendary Bay Area thrash-metal scene is complete without Forbidden. Founding guitarist Craig Locicero joins us to discuss the upcoming, new Forbidden album; the addition of singer Norman Skinner; contributions from Voivod guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain; the band’s early days; and his experience working with Geoff Tate on the 2013 Queensryche album, “Frequency Unknown.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Billy Rowe Buckcherry guitarist Billy Rowe is having a bucket-list year – and it’s only March! He joins us to recap a recent UK tour with the Michael Monroe band (which reunited him with former Jetboy bandmate Sami Yaffa), the on-stage jam with his childhood hero Gene Simmons and the recently announced invite to repeat a Vegas residency when Buckcherry opens for the legendary Scorpions later this year. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

John Corabi He’s been a high-profile rocker for more than three decades, but has never released a full-length solo album – until now. John Corabi – the former voice of The Scream, Motley Crue, Union and Dead Daisies, among others – joins us to discuss his new album, “New Day,” his love of ’60s and ’70s rock, and whether or not he’d join Motley Crue if he’s invited to their inevitable(?) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Hot Shot You can’t go wrong with new music that combines the bomb-blast swagger and snarling spit of Dirty Looks, Broken Teeth, Dangerous Toys and … Lemmy? Believe it! Our own Jason McMaster updates us on Hot Shot, his latest project featuring members of the aforementioned bands. We discuss songwriting, the forthcoming album, the eternal legacy of Henrik Ostergaard and the handwritten lyrical gift from Motorhead’s main man. You’re gonna need this! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Tom Hunting of Exodus As a founding member of one of thrash metal’s most important and enduring bands, Exodus drummer Tom Hunting helped define a genre. He joins us to discuss Exodus’ latest album, “Goliath,” the return of vocalist Rob Dukes, memories of Paul Baloff and Kirk Hammett, his journey through cancer and some artists you might be surprised to find in his record collection. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jackson Davenport of Void His love of heavy metal was born in a Burger King drive-thru and today at the young age of 20, he’s signed to the legendary Metal Blade Records. Void vocalist Jackson Davenport joins us to discuss his band’s “haunted,” power-thrash metal; the recent concept album, “Forbidden Morals;” his unapologetic love of hair metal; touring with Dark Angel and Sacred Reich; and how a pair of vintage tennis shoes and some really cool parents helped kick the band into high gear. Oh, did we mention his upcoming dates as vocalist for Lynch Mob featuring former Dokken guitar hero George Lynch? Go ahead, knock ’em dead, kid! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Del James He’s a lifelong friend and road manager of Guns N’ Roses, but also is an accomplished author, journalist and lyricist whose credits include GN’R, Testament, the Almighty and others. Del James joins us to discuss his gritty new graphic novel, “Consensual Violence,” his time at RIP magazine, his love of wrestling, plus a couple sidebars on Junkyard and Danzig. In his words, it’s all been a “beautiful blur.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Georg Dolivo Hey There! Rhino Bucket is back! We caught up with frontman Georg Dolivo to discuss the new lineup, his songwriting process, his first AC/DC concert, plus memories of David Roach and how being a regular customer at the local liquor store earned him a free guitar. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

2025 Year in Review With special thanks to our viewers and listeners, Dave and Jason look back on memorable guests, concerts, highlights and losses of 2025. Thank you all for your continued support and stay tuned for more in 2026. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Lower Class Brats Three decades since proudly proclaiming they’d “Rather Be Hated Than Ignored,” the Lower Class Brats are still driving harder than a stolen getaway car. Singer Bones and guitarist Marty Volume join us to discuss their reissued 1997 street-punk call-to-arms. We also revisit their derelict beginnings in Austin TX., their ongoing, international legacy, the merging of punk and metal, and why being obsessed with music will never be a phase. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jeff Wagner The story of Voivod is one of otherworldly weirdness. Words fail, comparisons don’t exist and articulating the essence of the Canadian tech-metal/prog-thrash band is an exercise in futility. Until now. With his new book, “Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse of Voivod,” acclaimed metal author Jeff Wagner pens the ultimate biography of one of music’s most oddly intriguing bands. From desolate, chaos-metal beginnings to forays into the outer limits of musical exploration, Wagner picks the brains of band members, producers, peers and others in Voivod’s orbit to fascinating effect. We welcome Wagner aboard to tell the story behind the story. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Graham Bonnet He’s got one of the most powerful voices in rock and a list of recording credits that can’t be overstated (who else could replace Ronnie James Dio?). Graham Bonnet joins us to discuss his latest album, “Lost in Hollywood Again,” which revisits career milestones with Rainbow, MSG and Alcatrazz, as well as his solo discography – all recorded live at Hollywood’s legendary Whisky a Go Go. We also discuss his amazing roster of past guitarists (Blackmore, Schenker, Malmsteen and Vai), his upcoming duet with Bruce Dickinson, his fascination with science fiction and the songs beyond the hits that he considers personal favorites. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten