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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
In this episode I talk to Phoenix Van Der Weyden and Charles Lamb from the FTR Project about their new project, songwriting plus lots more.
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Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
In this episode I talk to Elias Viljanen from the band “Sonata Arctica” about their album “Acoustic Adventures - Volume One” which is out now.
Elias gives us a breakdown of some of the songs and how they changed the songs around from the original versions. He also demonstrates a bit of his banjo playing and lets us know what he has coming up this year.
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Youtube Clips:
The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me
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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
In this episode I talk to Steve Rosen about his new book “Tone Chaser” which is about his 26 year journey with Eddie Van Halen.
This interview is also available on my Youtube channel. Click here.
Here is how you can purchase Steve’s book: (all prices are in US dollars)
Steve's Paypal address: scrosen@sbcglobal.net
Don't forget to include your address when ordering.
For U.S. residents, the total cost is $47
$35 for the book and $12 for shipping.
For Australian residents, the total cost is $110
$35 for the book and $75 for shipping..
For European residents, the total cost is $75
$35 for the book and $40 for shipping.
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In this episode I talk to Tomi Koivusaari from the band Amorphis about their new album “Halo”. Tomi shares some great stories about the recording process and a behind the scenes about some of the songs.
Pre order the album here
Youtube clips: The Moon
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
In this episode I talk to classical guitarist Daniel Nistico about the differences between the classical and the electric guitar.
This interview is also available on my youtube channel where you can view Daniel's amazing playing:
Daniel Nistico Youtube interview
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
In this episode I talk to Zakk Wylde from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society about his new album “Doom Crew Inc.”
We break down some of the songs including how he came up with the riffs, writing melodies plus more.
Zakk also tells us where the inspiration came from to do his famous pinch harmonics.
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YouTube Clips: "Set You Free"
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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
In this episode I talk to guitarist Kee Marcello (ex Europe) about his new album “Out Of This World” which is out on January 14th 2022.
Kee also gives us a great lesson on writing great melodies and hooks.
He informs us of a guitarist named “Ollie Halsall” from the early 70’s that influenced him and might have influenced some other well known guitarists from the 70’s!!
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Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
In this episode I talk to Phoenix Van Der Weyden and Arnaud Krakowka about our new album “The Mission”.
We break down each song from the album and discuss the behind the scenes of each song including the songwriting, recording process plus lots more.
The album is available here.
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
In this episode I talk to Link Meanie from the band “The Meanies” about the Uncaged Festival coming up next month around Australia.
Link also shares some great stories about the band and what else they have planned for 2022 including his project “Bagful Of Beez”.
The Meanies - "Cruel To Be Caned"
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Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
In this episode I talk to bassist Dale Prinsse from the band “Caligula’s Horse” about the Caged Festival coming up next month around Australia.
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Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
In this episode I talk to Ben Hutcherson from the band “Khemmis” about their new album "Deceiver".
Ben gives us a great insight to recording the album and shares some great stories about the recording process.
Youtube Link: Living Pyre
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Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
In this episode I interview returning guest Bill Hudson from the band “Northtale” about their new album “Eternal Flame”
Bill lets us know all about the recording process of the album, some behind the scenes stories plus lots more.
We are also joined by a special guest towards the end!!
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Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
In this episode I talk to bassist Juna Serita about her album “Battlefield”. Juna gives us a great insight to the album and her playing.
You can check out the video of the interview here
For more info about Juna: http://junaserita.com
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist Anton Kabanen from the band “Beast In Black” about their new album “Dark Connection”.
Anton discusses the making of the album and about his influences.
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Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist/songwriter Steve Janevski from the band “Wicked Smile”. Steve gives us a great track by track breakdown of their new album “Wait For The Night”.
If you would like to know more about Steve’s playing check out episode #7 which we recorded back in 2017
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
In this episode I talk to Japanese guitarist Taka from the band “Mono” about their new album “Pilgrimage Of The Soul” which is out now:
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Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist Vince Martell from the band “Vanilla Fudge” about their new single “Stop In The Name Of Love” originally performed by The Supremes.
Vince shares some great stories regarding the band, about Paul McCartney and George Harrison, The Who, his book “Psychedelic Solo” plus lots more.
Listen in to the end of the interview where I play an audio clip from the band members with a legacy to Tim Bogert who passed away earlier this year at the age of 76.
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Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode I talk to Steve Price (ex Thor) and Nick Z Marino (Yngwie Malmsteen) about their new album and project “Red Moon Project”.
We go into details about the songs, the guest artists and the recording process.
Steve also shares some great stories about hanging out with David Lee Roth, meeting Jimmy Page, the movie “I am Thor” plus lots more.
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Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist David Anderson from the band ‘The Night Flight Orchestra” and also “Soilwork”.
We talk about the new album “Aeromantic 2” and how they just started touring their previous album “Aeromantic” just before the pandemic hit plus lots more.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In this episode I talk to one my favourite guitarist and someone who has inspired myself and my original band “Busted Up”, Mr Robben Ford.
We talk about his new album “Pure” plus his website the “Robben Ford Guitar Dojo”.
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
In this episode I talk bassist Tim Foreman from the band “Switchfoot” about their new album “Interrobang”. Tim breaks down the recording process for the album plus some great insight to the music.
Switchfoot has been continually breaking musical barriers in their 20+ career. They have sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums.
They have also performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Switchfoot has raised millions of dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation.
Album link: here
YouTube videos: "Fluoroscent"
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Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
In this episode I talk to Alex Grossi from the band “Hookers and Blow” and also “Quiet Riot”. We discuss the new album out now by Hookers and Blow plus what is coming up with Quiet Riot.
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Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist Bill Steer from the band “Carcass” about their new album “Torn Arties” out September 17th.
Bill also answers some questions from listeners from the facebook page.
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
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This offer ends on August 31st 2021.
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Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist Nili Brosh about her guitar playing, growing up in Israel, playing with some of the worlds best musicians including Tony MacAlpine, Stu Hamm, Virgil Donati plus lots more.
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Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
In this episode I talk to Melbourne based guitarist Matt Wilcock from the band “Shotgun Mistress” about their new album that is out now. Matt shares some great stories about recording the album and about the band.
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Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
In this episode I talk to Robyn Ferguson from South Africa about her new EP “The Waking World” which is her 5th EP to come out over the past couple of years.
Robyn gives us a great insight to the making of the album plus I share my conversation through the guitar to one of her tracks “Morpheus”.
Robyn was also on episode #107 in June 2020 where we spoke about her guitar playing and her EP “Falling Forward”.
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Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
In this episode I talk to guitarist Francesco Artusato from the band “Light Of The Torch” about their new album “You Will Be The Death Of Me” which is out now.
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Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
In this episode I talk to Mississippi guitarist Dakota Amacker about his new album “Invictus” which contains some awesome playing and songs that you can hear throughout the podcast.
Dakota gives us an inside to the making of the album plus about his influences, dealing with COVID plus lots more.
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