Music Mania Podcast

Queensryche frontman Todd La Torre talks about his new solo album "Rejoice in the Suffering" which is due out Feb 5th via Rat Pack records. La Torre also discusses his 9 years in Queensryche and his thoughts about touring returning in 2021.

Drummer extraordinaire Joey Cassata recalls his band Zo2 opening for Kiss on the 2004 tour and talks a little Wrestling with Joeylicious in our first podcast episode of 2021!

Guitarist extraordinaire Mitch Perry discusses his latest Christmas classic "A Very Merry Christmas."

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat has just released his memoir "Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life With Tesla" and talks about what the band has in store for 2021.

Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick will release his solo album "When Life Was Hard and Fast" on Feb. 19th. He discusses the process of recording the album and offers updates on upcoming Black Star Riders news.

Guitar legend Reb Beach discusses his latest solo album "A View From the Inside" and gives a few updates on the upcoming Winger album as well as the future of Whitesnake.

Current Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray discusses his latest solo single "Got a New Thing" and the importance of artists finding ways to stay productive during Covid 19.

Gunnar Nelson checks in and discusses his musical plans for the upcoming year including a new project entitled First Born Sons featuring his twin son Matthew.

Pop legend B.J. Thomas discusses his unbelievable journey in the music industry and the impact of songs like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head."

Ellefson's new album "No Cover" will be released on Nov. 20th and bassist David Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert discuss the making of the album and talk about many of their other endeavors including a horror film, coffee and upcoming Megadeth activity.

Brian Young talks about the infamous Sammy Hagar/David Lee Roth tour from 2002 and recalls his time playing in the Atomic Punks.

Former Jethro Tull Guitarist Martin Barre discusses his 43 years in the band the group's lasting legacy. Martin also talks about his upcoming double album "50 Years of Jethro Tull"

The Loyal Order's new single "Hellfire" is badass, as is the band itself and Brandon and Jeff join host Clint Switzer to talk about the trials and tribulations of COVID, the new single and self titled album.

Former Enuff Z' Nuff frontman Donnie Vie talks about his upcoming single and video for the song "Party Time" while Alex Grossi talks about life without Frankie Banali for Quiet Riot.

Rudy Sarzo breaks his silence on the death of longtime friend and former bandmate Frankie Banali while Damon Johnson prepares for his forthcoming album Battle Lessons.

Guitarist Rowan Robertson discusses joining Dio's band at age 17 as well as his current gig in Raiding the Rock Vault.

Frank Stallone discusses his success in the music industry specifically on soundtracks like Rocky, Staying Alive, etc.

Interview with Jeff Carlson (jeffcarlsonband.com) talking "Juke Box Hero" cover and John Bair (Johnbair.com) discussing his single "Ordinary Girl."

Loverboy frontman Mike Reno discusses the band's lasting legacy and the future of of the group. Reno discusses the band's first ever gig opening for Kiss in Canada and the devastation that COVID 19 has had on the touring industry.

John Gallagher talks about Raven's latest studio album "Metal City" which will be released on September 28th. John also talks about being a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the early 80's and recalls some of the band's early tours with bands like Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Metallica etc.