For episode 15 I had the pleasure of interviewing current GNR guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. During this episode we discuss the differences between recording and touring with GNR as opposed to his solo work, being compared to past members of the band, the re-release of The Adventures Of Bumblefoot , and his work with MS Research among other things.

Items touched upon include:

Guns N Roses, D.J. Ashba, Robin Finck, Izzy Stradlin, Chinese Democracy, The Adventures Of Bumblefoot, Shrapnel, MS Research, Rock Band, Guitars Suck, Normal, Abnormal, Guitars Still Suck, UFC, Exodus, Anthrax, Dream Theater, Zakk Wylde, In This Moment, Talking Meal On Fuse, John Ostronomy, Mark Strigl, Judas Priest, Evan Seinfeld and the Spyderz, Paul McCartney, Mike Patton, Axl Rose, L&B Spumoni Gardens, Blair’s Hot Sauce, Tommy Stinson, Frank Ferrer, Thin Lizzy, Gary Cherone, Van Halen, Eddie Trunk, Kiss, Beatles, Led Zepplin, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dizzy Reed.

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Much like Trent Reznor is to NINE INCH NAILS, or Al Jorgensen is to MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS, etc. Peter Tagtgren is the mastermind behind PAIN. He is also the lead singer of the Swedish band HYPOCRISY.

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SABATON hails from Falun, Sweden, for those of you that don’t know, they’ve been around for over a decade, since 1999 to be exact. They are known for their war themed lyrics, taking their inspiration for various battles, and wars. That being said, they tend to focus on World War II the most.

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10 Rob Zombie – Hell Billy Deluxe 2 – Mars Needs Woman
09 Armored Saint – La Raza – Left Hook From Right Field
08 In This Moment – A Star Crossed Wasteland – Just Drive
07 Charred Walls Of The Damned – Charred Walls Of The Damned – The Darkest Eyes
06 White Wizzard – Over The Top – 40 Deuces
05 Overkil – Ironbound – The Green & Black
04 Danzig – Deth Red Sabaoth – Hammer Of The Gods
03 Filter – The Trouble With Angels – The Inevitable Relapse
02 Ratt – Infestation – Lost Weekend
01 Ihsahn – After – Frozen Lakes Of Mars

Episode 14 of Mars Attacks Podcast contains two interviews. One with Airbourne rhythm guitarist David Roads, and another with Age Of Evil frontman Jeremy Goldberg.

Dave discusses the band’s success, the pressure (or lack thereof) when recording No Guts No Glory the follow up to their highly successful album Runnin’ Wild. He also discusses his gear, and whether or not he has every thought of joining lead singer/guitarist Joel O’Keeffe up in the rafters during a show.

Jeremy discusses Age of Evil’s EP Get Dead, their previous work with Marty Friedman and their desire to work with various hard rock and metal legends including Rob Halford. Jeremy also comments on what it was like touring with Jon Oliva’s Pain, and what their dream tour would be.

Topics covered during this episode are:

David Roads, Joel O’Keeffe, Marshall, Gibson Guitars, Lemmy, Download Festival, WWE, No Guts No Glory, Runnin’ Wild, Airbourne, Bob Marlette, Johnny K, Seymour Duncan, Status Quo, Ampeg Amps, Slash, Aerosmith, NASCAR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Motorhead, AC/DC, Age of Evil, Get Dead, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Guns N Roses, Chad Kroeger, Jon Oliva, Jon Oliva’s Pain, Savatage, Gravedigger, Rebellion, Skid Row, Judas Priest, Girlschool, Marty Friedman, Megadeth, Cacophony, Jason Becker, Rob Halford, Nuno Bettencourt, Extreme, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P., Marshall JCM 800, JCM 900, Gibson Les Paul, Jackson Custom Shop Guitars, Jackson Custom Shop Bass, DW Drums, Seymour Duncan Pickup, Sacred Reich, Dave Ellefson, F5, Flotsam & Jetsam, Soulfly, NAMM.

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Here is a rundown of the tracks that where featured on episode 38

Metallica – Bleeding Me
Armored Saint – La Raza
Iron Maiden – Ghost Of Navigator
Halford – The Mower
Queensryche – Justified
Kiss – Deuce
Twisted Sister – What You Don’t Know
Overkill – The Green & Black
Dio – Jesus, Mary & The Holy Ghost
Megadeth – Hanger 18 / Return To The Hanger
Anthrax – Lone Justice
AC/DC – Ballbreaker

This episode features an interview with Bruce Kulick. This episode can actually be considered the pilot for Ten, a show in which artists will pick ten songs that they feel define their legacy, or an episode can be based on a specific top, or in the case of this episode discuss a new album at great length. What we did with Bruce is discuss five tracks off of BK3 (sort of, more on this in a sec), and five classic Kiss tracks. I say sort of, because during the heat of the interview we only discussed four tracks off of BK3, but what I did was take a piece from the previous interview I did with him, and splice it into the episode. This way there are five tracks from BK3 discussed! I could give all types of excuses, but I dropped the ball. Oh well, I think the episode came out pretty good, regardless. Hope you the listeners feel the same!

Songs discussed are as follows:

Hand Of The King
Ain’t Gonna Die
I’m The Animal
Between The Lines
No Friend Of Mine
I Walk Alone
Tears Are Falling
Crazy Crazy Nights
Forever
Unholy

You’ll also hear Master & Slave and Dogs Of Morrison played in the background during the episode.

Items touched upon during the episode:

Grand Funk Railroad, Gene Simmons, Family Jewels, Nick Simmons, Eric Singer, Tobias Sammet, Brent Fritz, Union, Edguy, Avantasia, John Corabi, Steve Lukather, Kenny Aronoff, Steak House Studios, A&M Studios, Van Halen, Toby Wright, Paul Stanley, Animalize, Ron Nevison, Michael Bolton, Led Zepplin, Vinnie Vincent, Motown, Steve Vai, Jeremy Rubolino, Keith Moon, Queen, Pink Floyd, Adam Mitchell, Doug Fieger.

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Last night’s Mars Attacks Radio Thrash special consisted of the following tracks:

Metal Church – Battalions
Exodus – Riot Act
Sepultura – Born Stubborn
Kreator – Hordes Of Chaos
Death Angel – Buried Alive
Sacred Reich – Surf Nicaragua
Testament – Over The Wall
Overkill – Necroshine
Slayer – Gemini
Anthrax – Time
Megadeth – Diadems
Metallica – …And Justice For All

Here is the playlist for episode 36:

Brazil – Sepultura – What I Do
France – Goddamn – Perfect End
Spain – Wayne – The Moon Effect
Switzerland – Krokus – Headhunter
England – Iron Maiden – Drifter
United States – Metallica – Through The Never
Germany – Scorpions – 321
Australia – Airbourne – Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
Denmark – Volbeat – Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
Netherlands – Van Halen – Dirty Movies
South Africa – Seether – Your Bore
Japan – Loudness – Crazy Nights
Italy – Lacuna Coil – Spellbound

Tonight’s episode of Mars Attacks is dedicated to the World Cup. You’ll hear 13 bands from nations that are currently competing in the tournament. The following countries will be represented:

Brazil, France, Spain, Switzerland, England, United States, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Holland, South Africa, Japan and Italy.

Mars Attacks airs tonight 8PM EST / 5PM PST