Music Mania Podcast

George Lynch is disucssing his latest project, The End: Machine which features Jeff Pilson, Mick Brown and Robert Mason. Dave Rude is on tour with Tesla and the album "Shock" has been a critical and commercial success for the band.

Queensryche's "The Verdict" is a rousing success and guitarist Michael Wilton talks about recording the album with singer Todd La Torre on drums and his disappointment with Scott Rockenfield's lack of involvement.

2019 has been a busy year for John 5 as he is currently embarking on a U.S. solo tour before hitting the road with Rob Zombie for the Twins of Evil 2 tour this Summer with Marilyn Manson. John will also release his solo album "Invasion" this Summer and has released two videos thus far in "Zoinks" and "I Am John 5."

Damon Johnson discusses his new album "Memories of an Uprising" as well as his time working with Alice Cooper, Black Star Riders and Sammy Hagar. Mike Tramp is talking about his new solo album "Stray From the Flock" and his importance to the Music Mania Podcast.

Last in Line have released their sophomore album "II" and guitarist Vivian Campbell joined us on this week's Music Mania Podcast to talk about the album and tour. Campbell is also discussing Def Leppard's upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as their Vegas residency this August. ​

Brian Ray talks about how he got the gig working with Paul McCartney and his new single "Tears of a Clown" with special guest Smokey Robinson.

2019 is going to be a busy year for David Ellefson and he discusses his side project Altitudes and Attitude, the upcoming Megadeth album and 2019's Megacruise.

Shock-rocker extraordinaire Wednesday 13 discusses his upcoming album which he states will be an "ultimate 80's horror soundtrack" as well has his upcoming tour supporting Cradle of Filth.

From The Haymakers to Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations, Arbuckle is unleashing his brand of gritty blues roots rock on audiences nationwide.

The ultra talented singer/songwriter, philanthropist, and author joins host Clint Switzer to discuss her upcoming live shows, her line of eyewear, her children's albums and recent trip to the NAMN convention.

The hottest band in the world are about to embark on their "End of the Road" tour and host Clint Switzer recalls some of his best Kiss memories on this show as well as an exclusive interview with former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick.

Two huge interviews this week include Robin Wilson, the frontman from the Gin Blossoms discussing the band's lasting legacy and relentless tour schedule. Michael Lardie talks about Great White's new singer Mitch Malloy and the band's humble beginning's in LA in the mid-80s.

It's our first show of 2019 and we are starting out with a bang as Last in Line frontman Andrew Freeman discusses the band's upcoming album "II" and Hinder drummer Cody Hansen talks new Hinder music and headlining tour with Soil.

Hairball is an event that hits you so hard, it’ll take a few days to recover! Rock & Roll will NEVER die!!! Singer Bobby Jensen joins host Clint Switzer to discuss the band's rigorous touring schedule and the genesis of their bombastic spectacle.

It's our annual holiday chat with drummer extradorinare Brian Tichy who discusses his holiday album "Merry Tichmas," as well as some of his fondest memories playing with the likes of Foreigner, Billy Idol, Whitesnake and Ozzy.

Original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway talks about the inception of the Alice Cooper group from being high school friends with a young Alice Cooper to touring the world and making hit records like "Schools Out."

All aboard the Megacruise which sets sail in October of 2019 featuring bands such as Doro, Devil Driver, John 5 and many more! Dirk also talks about his journey as a a musician from drumming in Soilwork to his current role in Megadeth.

Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon talks about his duo of solo albums "From One Place to Another" as well as the recording process for the new Tesla album and monster tours with bands like Def Leppard and Styx.

Aldo Nova is back with a new album called "2.0" which will be released October 19th via Megaforce records. He talks about his journey in music and why he was a "ghost" for 30 years.

James Kottak talks about Kingdom Come's upcoming 30th anniversary tour as well as his thoughts on stepping away from the Scorpions back in 2016.