Music Mania Podcast

Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty discusses his latest solo album "Divided We Fall" and talks about the 30 year anniversary of Firehouse's debut, self-titled album.

It's our first best of show and it features clips from some of our favorite interviews from over the years. Everything from Ted Nugent to Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister, it's been a wonderful journey here on the Music Mania Podcast and we can't wait to see what's next!

Steve Brown has become the designated hitter of rock guitarists as he sometimes fills in for Def Leppard, plays with Trixter and Danger Danger and has just released a new album with Tokyo Motor Fist.

Jou Bouchard's new solo album "Strange Legends" is out now and he joins the Music Mania Podcast to talk about the album and his time in Blue Oyster Cult.

Two brand new interviews featuring Dirty Honey's Marc LaBelle discussing the band's momentum and how they hope to regain it once COVID ends. Joel Hoekstra is talking about his latest project Echobats and the future of Whitesnake.

It's the ultimate battle of 80's metal Alice Cooper albums as Metal From the Inside host Sydney Taylor and former Alice Cooper guitarist and co-writer of both albums join host Clint Switzer to decide, once and for all, which album reigns supreme.

Michael Bruce is back with the Michael Bruce Group with a new album forthcoming and a new song called "Born Screamer." Bruce also discusses the genesis of the Alice Cooper Group and his role in co-writing many of the band's biggest hits.

She's the 20 year old host of the Metal From the Inside Podcast and she's dropping copious amounts of hard rock knowledge with host Clint Switzer as she discusses her new podcasting venture.

It's another double shot of guests as Great White guitarist Mark Kendall discusses the band's upcoming shows in the wake of Covid and Simon Daniels talks about Autograph's new single "Souls on Fire."

Vandenberg is back and the legendary guitarist has a new lineup and a brand new album called "2020" which was released May 29th.

One of the more dynamic drummers in Rock, Todd Sucherman discusses his debut solo album "Last Flight Home" and chronicles his 24-year journey as Styx's drummer.

Another show too big for just one guest as Axel Rudi Pell discusses his latest opus "Sign of the Times" while Ron Keel has just released "SXSD"

Billy Sheehan checks in and goes in-depth on the effect the pandemic has had on Sons of Apollo's summer bookings. Sheehan also discusses the latest with Mr. Big and if it's possible that a proper farewell tour could take place.

Former Ozzy & current Firewind guitarist Gus G joins us from Greece to talk about Firewind's latest self-titled album as well as his time playing with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. Brandon Allen discusses his incredible life's journey which has culminated with his band, Boxcar junkies.

Honoring the one and only Ronnie James Dio on the 10th anniversary of his death with his long-time friend and bandmate Vinny Appice. The Appice brothers are an the verge of unveiling a tribute video for Ronnie which will debut on May 16th.

A show too big for just one guest as H.E.A.T. drummer Don Crash talks about the band's latest hard rock masterpiece "H.E.A.T. II" while Brandon Cook discusses the Loyal Order's latest single "Ready for Dead."

Bruce Kulick checks in and discusses his isolated riff online streams as well as his thoughts on joining Kiss during their last show in NYC.

Mr. Big frontman Eric Martin discusses what he's been up to during quarantine and addresses the state of Mr. Big going forward.

David Ellefson has launched his "School's Out" initiative that provides music lessons during the pandemic. He's also talking about his latest single "Simple Truth" and updates us on the new Megadeth album/tour. Mitch Perry is talking about his new album "Music Box" and his life in the music industry.

Stewart Copeland (The Police) talks about what he's been up to during the global pandemic and goes back to share memories from the outstanding Police reunion tour from 2007/2008.