Music Mania Podcast

Judas Priest/Elegant Weapons guitarist Richie Faulkner makes his debut On the Road to Rock as he's chatting about his new project Elegant Weapons and their forthcoming debut album "Horns for a Halo" due out May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. Faulkner also discusses the latest goings on in the Judas Priest camp including their upcoming album/tour in 2024. Listen for details on how you can win two weekend passes for Rocklahoma 2024! http://roadtorockpodcast.com http://elegantweaponsband.com

Desert Dragon released its latest album "This Side of Heaven" in late 2022 and famed singer Keith St. John (Raiding the Rock Vault, Kingdom Come, Lynch Mob, Montrose) & drummer Greg Patnode are talking about the band's 11-year journey.

George Harris, son of famed Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, is back on the show to talk about the Raven Age's upcoming album "Blood Omen" as well as opening for Iron Maiden on another extended European Tour this Summer.

The self-proclaimed "gothic Dolly Parton" is making a big impact nationwide opening for the likes of Bush as her wicked, southwest style is both enthralling and intriguing. Devora discusses her latest EP "God is Dead" as well as her new single "Porn Star" which is a gritty, dirty song/video which is available to view now on Youtube.

It's a pleasure to welcome Mike Tramp BACK to the podcast as he was our very first musical guest way back in 2013. Mike is releasing a new album called "Songs of White Lion" which features a brand new take on some classic White Lion tunes. Mike is also talking about his upcoming U.S. Spring Tour which gets underway this May.

It's the triumphant return of one of our favorite guests, drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey). Deen is talking about the new Revolution Saints album "Eagle Flight" and the fact the he's been expressing himself vocally on these Revolution Saints albums. Deen also talks about the current Journey tour and what it's meant to him returning to the band after a six year hiatus.

We are only two weeks away from the release of the latest L.A. Guns album "Black Diamonds" and frontman Phil Lewis returns to the podcast to set the record straight about his reasons for almost walking away from the band after inner-drama threatened to derail L.A. Guns.

Famed rock bassist Chuck Wright returns to talk about his solo album Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky as well as playing with Alice Cooper and much more.

Helloween are bringing their United Forces Tour to the U.S. the Spring with special guest Hammerfall. Markus Grosskopf discusses the legacy of Helloween and what fans can expect on this upcoming tour. 

Progressive rock bassist Bob Madsen discusses the Grafenberg Disciples single/video for "Cry a Million Tears" as well as the band's upcoming LP "Breathing Through My Ears."

Famed Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy is On the Road to Rock to discuss various topics including bands using backing tapes, his current Sunset Strip Experience tour and his new business venture Vaimee (www.vaimee.com)

It's a bombastic celebration of arena rock and it's also the best bang for your rock n' roll buck. The rock n' roll circus returns to Kansas City's Ameristar Casino this Friday night and one of Hairball's singers, Dave Moody is back on the show to talk about his two years in the band and the mighty touring entity that Hairball has become over the past 20 years.  http://hariballonline.com

The incomparable Todd "Damnit" Kerns (Raiding the Rock Vault, Toque, Bruce Kulick, Slash and the Conspirators) makes his first appearance on the show as he discusses the recent Frontiers release of Heroes and Monsters with Steph Burns and Will Hunt. Kerns also discusses what songs he would like to play with Bruce Kulick, his tenure at Raiding the Rock Vault and much more!

Crashing Wayward and their music are a combination of veteran experience with a fresh new direction; charismatic frontman Peter Summit provides a magnetic focal point vocally and visually, while the musicians weave complex yet totally accessible textures into infectious hooks. Guitarists Stacey David Blades and David Harris turn and burn atop the foundation provided by drummer Shon McKee and bassist Carl Raether, and the stunning sonic results are plainly evident in the tracks produced and mixed by Michael Gillies, former recording and mix engineer for Metallica.

Legendary hard rock singer Rob McAuley returns to the show to discuss his new single/upcoming album Alive which is available February 17th via Frontiers Music. McAuley talks about his reasonings behind releasing solo material and his decision to step way from his long-standing Raiding the Rock Vault gig in Las Vegas. 

It's the return of one of metal's finest singers as Geoff Tate is back on the show for the first time in close to five years to discuss his current tour which is criss-crossing through America as we speak. Geoff talks about his recent health scare and talks about what he does to keep his voice in such tip top shape throughout the years. http://geofftate.com

They took the country by storm on the Stadium Tour this Summer and now they are tearing across the country once again this Winter to support their debut album "Welcome to the Show."  Singer Derek Day and bassist Franco Gravante join host Clint Switzer to share stories from the road including what it was like opening The Stadium Tour and unveiling more songs from the debut album on the current tour. http://classlessact.com

Pop sensation Tiffany joins the show to discuss her new album "Shadows" which is out TODAY! Check out her website www.tiffanytunes.com to order "Shadows" and check out the lyric video for "I like the Rain." Tiffany also discusses her 2019 tour with NKOTB, Naughty By Nature, Salt and Peppa and Debbie Gibson. Listen to the new podcast LEGENDARY with the patriarch of the Jonas family, Kevin Jonas Sr: https://www.storicmedia.com/legendary...

The tremendous guests just keep coming as former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is back on the show discussing his latest effort Ellefson/Soto with Jeff Scott Soto "Vacation in the Underworld." Ellefson also talks about the Lucid and working with people that he gets along with.  Listen to the new podcast LEGENDARY with the patriarch of the Jonas family, Kevin Jonas Sr: https://www.storicmedia.com/legendary...

Outside the Tulsa Theater with the great John Bush from Armored Saint prior to the band's show with W.A.S.P. and Michael Schenker on 11/6. John discusses the band's 1985 tour with W.A.S.P. and MEtallica as well as the band's lasting legacy.