Music Mania Podcast

Guitarist Rick Ventura goes in-depth on his time playing in famed east-coast based rock band RIOT and what led to forming the band Riot Act. Ventura also discusses the upcoming Riot Act album "Closer to the Flame" and the band's UK tour with Lilian Axe this Summer.

Doug Blair (W.A.S.P., Signal2Noise, Run 21) talks about W.A.S.P.'s recently postponed European tour and the excitement of the band returning to the U.S. for the first time since 2013. Blair also discusses his initial run in the band playing several dates on the Crimson Idol Tour and being a part of the last three W.A.S.P. studio albums.

Soulful singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenneth Brian returns February 25th with a new album, titled Keys to the Kingdom, that’s drenched in Southern Rock, Alternate Country, Blues and Americana sounds guaranteed to shake some legs and raise some smiles from all who hear it. Kenneth and his band have toured with Blackberry Smoke, Lucinda Williams, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd in the last few years, and an earlier album of his was produced by legendary producer Johnny Sandlin (The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman).

We are Workin' For the Weekend on this week's show as Loverboy frontman Mike Reno talks about the band's 40 year career including an epic Summer tour this year with Styx and Reo Speedwagon. Also, is Kenny Loggins the real soundtrack king? Mike discusses the songs he did for Top "Gun" and "Footloose" as well as Loverboy's consistent output in the 80s.

It's a bombastic celebration of arena rock as Hairball is rocking America as we speak on tour! Singer Dave Moody talks about what it's like being in this band of merry men and how bands like Hairball represent the future of keeping the spirit of these great songs alive.

The legendary voice of Mr. Big, Eric Martin discusses his upcoming solo tour dates and the pure enjoyment of getting out of the house for a gig! Martin also recalls touring with Bryan Adams and shares a story that will blow your mind! What did Mr. Martin do during the pandemic? Well let's just say he was just like most of us over the past two years. Is Mr. Big on a permanent hiatus? Eric updates us on that situation and much much more! www.ericmartin.com www.starcademedia.com

German anthem rockers Kissin' Dynamite release their explosive new album "This is not the End of the Road" today and Hannes Braun discusses the difficulties of the last two years and how the latest album has reenergized the band. 

Lance Lopez is back, now a Nashville resident, he's got a new band and new healthy attitude...Oh yeah and he's recording a new album of original material! 

Bruce Kulick and his amazing Kiss Kruise band will be performing on land in Las Vegas on Dec. 30th at Counts Vamp'd. Kulick discusses the genesis of this show and why he decided to keep the gig despite Kiss canceling its Vegas residency. Get tickets now: brucekulick.com

Junkyard frontman Dave Roach discusses the band's current U.S. Winter tour as well as the much-anticipated upcoming album which will come out in 2022.

In the mid-2000s, few people were more famous than Britney Spears. But as she began to stumble in her personal life, the price of the public’s fascination was more than just a few nasty late-night jokes. Paparazzi swarmed Spears’ home and her family, turning the singer into a tabloid punching bag. But when you’re a platinum-selling pop princess, the show goes on even when you desperately need an intermission. In the midst of madness, Spears began recording an album that would become her defining statement, 2007’s Blackout. Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums revisits the album at a time when Spears’ music — and the raw treatment she received from the public and the press — is being revisited and rethought in a big way. Collaborators and friends, from the A&R rep who was one of Spears’ closest allies to the producers who crafted visceral hits like “Piece of Me,” tell the story of how Spears’ made classic songs in the eye of a hurricane. The result was an album that stood as a middle finger to Spears’ criti

Crazy Lixx drummer Joél Cirera discusses the band's latest melodic hard rock masterpiece "Street Lethal" as well as being an original member of the band and what it has taken to get the band to this point.   httlp://roadtorockpodcast.com http://crazylixx.com

Legendary founding member of the iconic Yardbirds Jim McCarty discusses the bands early days in the 60's and working with guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy uPage. McCarty also talks about his latest book "She Walks In Beaty: My Quest for the Bigger Picture"

One of the world's greatest drummers, Carmine Appice joins host Clint Switzer to discuss his latest rocking instrumental album, "Energy Overload" and offers updates on a new King Kobra album. Carmine also discusses some of the personal accolades he's received over the years and what that means to him as a drummer. http://carmineappice.net

L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis discusses the band's upcoming album "Checkered Past" and teases a major Summer tour with two other bands. 

Former Lizzy Borden and Seven Witches guitarist Jack Frost talks about "Brothers in Arms" album.

Legendary musician John Wade discusses his soundtrack success in the 80s as well as his upcoming tour dates in the United States.

Eclipse's new album "Wired" doesn't come out until October 8th but the band is on fire after the release of their first two album singles "Bite the Bullet" And "Saturday Night"

Alcatrazz vocalist Doogie White discusses the band's upcoming album "V" and his road to replacing Graham Bonnet. White also talks about auditioning for Iron Maiden, and singing with Michael Schenker/ Richie Blackmore's Rainbow.

Jack Blades discusses Night Ranger's latest album ATBPO as well as the band's return to touring in 2021.