Music Mania Podcast

Tesla frontman Jeff Keith checks in from Sacramento and discusses how he's spending his time during the current pandemic as well as the band's new live album "Five Man London Jam."

Mike Tramp is back again and this time he's talking coronavirus and the economic impact it's having on musicians as well as his new album "Second Time Around" which drops May 1st.

The incomparable Dennis DeYoung joins host Clint Switzer to discuss his upcoming album "26 East Vol. 1" and also recalls his time in Styx and his creative output in the 21 years since he's been in the band.

Former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch is back with a new project called Resist and Bite and he's talking all about on this episode of the Music Mania Podcast. Skeoch is also answering fan questions from our Facebook page as well as discussing his relationship with Frankie Hannon.

Candlebox singer Kevin Martin joins host Clint Switzer to discuss the band's upcoming spring tour as well as reuniting with original members for select shows.

Guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen opens up about his ambitious "50 for 50" album that has coincided with his 50th birthday. Richie also discusses the latest on the Winery Dogs and recalls his brief stint with Poison back in the early 90s.

Legendary high-energy boogie blues musician George Thorogood discusses the key to longevity in the music business as well as what drives him to continue after 8,000 concerts and 45 years!

Anvil are back with another killer new album called “Legal at Last” and founding member “Lips” Kudlow discusses the record and calls it the best album they’ve ever done!

Robin McAuley recounts his horrible bout with Sepsis back in January and the new Raiding the Rock Vault show in Vegas at the Rio. Robin is also discussing his new project Black Swan, new album "Shake the World" due out Feb. 14th. Marten Andersson talks about his time in Lizzy Borden as well as the importance of the last few years for him playing in Steelheart.

Drummer Deen Castronovo discusses the latest Revolution Saints album “Rise” as well as the latest from the Dead Daisies. Deen is also candidly speaking about his personal life and how he was able to change his ways after drugs nearly ruined his life. Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts will be opening for Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett this Summer, hear about Tuk’s journey from the band the Biters to his new solo project

"Forever Wild" by Crazy Lixx was voted Hard Rock Album of the Year by the Music Mania Podcast and frontman Danny Rexon is discussing the band's leap to stardom and the importance of breaking big in America.

The powerhouse "No Easy Way Out" vocalist has a new album called "Better than the Rest" and he discusses the recording process and how the music industry changed since the 1980s.

Spread Eagle’s Rob De Luca is discussing the band’s last album “Subway to the Stars” as well as the group’s east coast beginnings and the unfortunate timing of the band’s first two releases.

Frank Hannon is discussing his latest single "South Side" as well as future Tesla touring plans such as possibly opening for Alice Cooper this Summer.

Tom Keifer is discussing his latest album "Rise" and his band's rigourous touring schedule since 2013. Brian Tichy has recently unveiled Silverthorne to the world and talks about the upcoming album.

Juan Croucier returns to talk about Ratt’s In Your direction 2019 tour and the possibility of new music and shows in 2020. John Allen is discussing the band’s latest album 1904 which is released November 22.

Legendary Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliot discusses the band’s Vegas residency and upcoming plans for 2020. Elliot’s side project Down n’ Outz also has a new album out called “This is How We Roll” and he talks about how the band was formed and the recording process for the new record.

Hammerfall guitarist and founding member Oscar Dronjak sits down with Clint Switzer backstage at the Riot Room in Kansas City prior to he band’s performance there on 10-24-19).

Warrant guitarist Joey Allen talks about this band's rigorous touring schedule and unique meet and greet packages.

Jame Brown and Roxanne are back with a new album "Radio Silence" after 30 years out of the limelight! Brian Ray has released a new single "Pirate Radio" and is coming off the road from a tremendous tour with Paul McCartney.