Music Mania Podcast

We are going back to the golden era of rock n' roll with legendary Tommy James who talks about his missed opportunity to play Woodstock, the recording of his major hits like "Hanky Panky," " I Think We're Alone Now," and "Crimson and Clover."

A show too big for just one guest features Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens discussing Billy's current tour and the pair's 36-year collaboration. Udo Dirkschneider talks about his latest album "Steel Factory" out now!

Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs returns to the Music Mania Podcast to talk about the band's upcoming "Crazy World" U.S. Tour which kicks off August 31st in Lake Tahoe. Hard-rock guitarist/vocalist Monte Pittman talks upcoming tour with Sebastian Bach & the release of two brand new solo albums.

Sludge CEO Stevie Rachelle reflects back on the legacy of the infamous metalsludge.tv as well as his current goings on with bands like Tuff and Tales from the Porn.

The Rock N' Roll Express Tour is in full swing and we are talking with Collective Soul's Will Turpin about the tour, new live album and solo album "Serengity Driver." Chris Henderson discusses the band's large-scale visibility and even some SEC football.

Testament frontman Chuck Billy discusses his new line of vapor products which can be found at http://www.lordvaporusa.com as well as the band's upcoming studio album which is to be released in 2019.

Tesla guitarist Dave Rude talks about touring with Styx and Joan Jett this Summer as well as the band's upcoming album "Shock" produced by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen.

It's a 70's rock explosion as Roger Earl from Foghat, Pat Travers and Rodney Justo from ARS join forces for a mega-show August 10th at the Missouri State Fair.

Def Leppard and Last in Line guitarist Vivian Campbell talks about the current Def Leppard/Journey tour as well as his history with Ronnie James Dio and reasoning for joining Last in Line.

Jeff Pilson makes his fourth appearance on the Music Mania Podcast and he is talking about Foreigner's current "Juke Box Heroes" Tour with Whitesnake and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience.

Former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts discusses his upcoming solo album which will be released on Frontiers records. Kane also talks about his time as musical director of the Alice Cooper Band and the albums "Constrictor" and "Raise your Fist and Yell"

A show too big for just one guest features Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra who is discussing the band's upcoming tour with Foreigner while Jesse Snider talks about his new graphic novel "King of Kings"

Geoff Tate discusses his upcoming Summer tour which celebtrates the 30th anniversary of one of the great hard rock albums of all time, "Operation: Mindcrime."

Clint talks with famed podcast host Mitch Lafon about a myriad of rock related topics and Mitch recalls his first interview at age 11 with Gene Simmons.

Vivacious Vixen drummer Roxy Petrucci talks about the band's forthcoming live album "Live Fire" and shares some stories from the early days of touring with bands like the Scorpions, Kiss, Bon Jovi.

Legendary shock-rocker Lizzy Borden calls in to discuss his first album in 11 years "My Midnight Things" which will be released June 15th via Metal Blade Records.

This week's show features Enuff Z' Nuff's Chip Z' Nuff who is discussing the band's current tour and forthcoming album. Madame Mayhem returns to the show to talk about her latest album "Ready For Me" and current tour with Sevendust.

Ryan Roxie makes his triumphant return to the Music Mania Podcast to discuss his latest solo album "Imagine Your Reality" which will be released May 25th. Roxie also talks about his 10 favorite Alice Cooper songs and the well-oiled machine that is the Alice Cooper band.

Dash Cooper of Co-Op talks about the band's debut album which will be released 6/15 via EMP. The son of shock-rocker Alice Cooper also discusses what he learned from his famous father.

Stryper frontman Michael Sweet discusses the band's newest album "God Damn Evil" (due out on Frontiers Music 4-20-18) as well as his numerous other projects.