Mars Attacks first ever live show will take place tonight. Guests on the show will be Joey Z from Life of Agony, Anthony Esposito from Lynch Mob/Ace Frehley, and Mark & John from Talking Metal.
The show will air at a special time 7PM EST / 4PM PST / 1PM PST exclusively on MarkStriglRadio.com
Had the pleasure of interviewing Ivy and Tara from Kittie last night at BB Kings in NYC. I had interviewed Mercedes from the band right at the end of last year. I have to say that her interview was one of my favorites, as we talked for close to an hour, although about half of that was edited out. Although this interview originally aired back in January, I do intend on releasing both of the interviews together as a podcast during the course of the next few weeks. This was the first time I have caught the band, and they did not disappoint. They played fifteen songs total, you can tell that they are extremely happy with their last album In The Black, as they played six songs off of the album. During the interview Ivy and Tara confirmed that Kittie will indeed be touring with Insane Clown Posse.
Opening for the band was God Forbid, this was my second time seeing them, as I had seen them at the Kobetasonik festival in Spain last June. For those of you keeping score I interviewed guitarist Doc Coyle back in November. At the time things were somewhat in limbo with the band, they were looking for new management, a new label, and working a new guitarist into the fold (Matt Wicklund, who I saw back stage). Byron announced during the show that they were recording a new album which should be out at some point during this year. The set list focused on Earthsblood and IV: Constitution of Treason. Aside from songs off of their previous two releases, they played Pantera’s Mouth For War during their set. After their show I had Doc right behind me sporting a Metal Sucks t-shirt, he was watching Kittie’s show and had someone with him at the time. I didn’t see it prudent to walk up to him and bug him, in any event, will be posting his interview shortly as well.
Opening act was Gwen Stacy, unfortunately, didn’t get to catch much of their show, although they did sound great as well.
Thanks to Bill from E1 for making everything happen.
Tomorrow night’s Mars Attacks will go live, I will have interviews with Joey Z from Life Of Agony/Steromud/Carnivore, Anthony Esposito from Ace Frehley/Lynch Mob, and Mark & John from Talking Metal. This is my second go round with Joey; the last time we spoke was right before L.O.A. went out and did the shows in Jersey and NYC commemorating the twenty year anniversary of the band. The podcast version of the interview is available here:
http://marsattacksradio.com/2010/03/audio/podcast-episode-2-life-of-agonys-joey-z/
The show starts at 7PM EST / 4PM PST exclusively on MarkStriglRadio.com
During this episode of Mars Attacks Podcast we debut an interview conducted a few weeks back with Blaze Bayley, ex-lead singer of Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane. During this interview we discuss his new album Promise and Terror, as well as his history with Maiden, among other things. He also makes some interesting statements along the way regarding Judas Priest and Rob Halford.
Items discussed are as follows:
Blaze Bayley, Promise and Terror, The Man That Would Not Die, Blood And Belief, Iron Maiden, Wolfsbane, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Jase Edwards, Candlelight Records, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Nickelback, Metallica, Megadeth, Concrete Convention, Kerrrang, Ripper Owens, Steve Harris, Sanctuary Management, Nico Bermudez
Lovely spring like day in NJ, for those of you not keeping score I am on the other side of the Atlantic for most of the remainder of the month. In any event, since I’m actually on vacation I haven’t been able to post this sooner, but tonight’s repeat of Mars Attacks contains an all 80s show. Not so much bands that came out of the 80s (there are some of those) but there are also bands like Priest, Kiss and Maiden, that have obviously been around previous to the 80s. The episode includes the following artists:
Motorhead, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Kiss, Dokken, Y&T, Krokus, Black Sabbath, Twisted Sister, Poison, Guns N Roses, Van Halen, Helloween, W.A.S.P., Tesla, MSG, Scorpions, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne, Testament, Megadeth, Metallica and Anthrax
Show reairs today at 4PM EST / 1PM PST / 10PM CET only on MarkStriglRadio.com
The second Mars Attacks Podcast contains an interview I conducted with Joey Z from Life of Agony Back in November 09.
Items discussed during this interview are the shows being done in commemoration of the band’s 20th anniversary, the live album that will follow in 2010, Keith Caputo’s original departure from L.O.A., River Runs Red, Ugly, Soul Searching Sun, Broken Valley, Whitefeld Crane, Steromud, Eric Rodgers use of the Steromud name, Peter Steel, Carnivore, Type of Negative, Josh Silver, Metallica, Andreas Kisser, Sepultura, Road Runner Records, Ill Niño, Dave Chavarri (confused him for Joe Nuñez during the interview, sorry), Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, Seak N Destroy, Isolated Fear, Misfits, Devil’s Whorehouse, Schecter Solo 6, Gibson Les Paul, Jimm Archie, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey, Seymour Duncan, Boss Kelli, Pink Floyd, Road Runner United, Misery, Coery Lowery, Stuck Mojo, Perfect Self, Sony, Epic Records, Sick of it All, Anthrax, The Greatest Fear, Sworn Enemy, Incubus, System Of A Down, Korn, Snot, Ozzfest, Seven Dust, Soulfly, Tool, Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, Super Metal Records, System 2 Studios, Randy Rhoads, Kirk Hammett, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Method of Groove Studios, his production work, and the possibility of recording new material with Life of Agony.
Been a fairly busy week, started things out on Monday conducting an interview with David Starr from from Wildestarr. Tuesday I spoke to former Iron Maiden lead singer Blaze Bayley, who I will miss out on seeing live, since I’ll be in the states (more on that in a sec). Wednesday I got speak to Dallas Cowboy, and Free Reign drummer Cory Proctor. These interviews will air shortly on Mars Attacks Radio!
This weekend you’ll have podcast episode number 2, which will feature an interview with Joey Z from Life of Agony.
As mentioned above, I’ll be heading out to the states on Saturday, I’ll be flying from Santander to Madrid, and then into Newark. Have plenty of things lined up, keep checking back hear and the Talking Metal Wire for more info!
This is the premier episode of Mars Attacks Podcast. This episode features an in-depth interview with Erik Kluiber regarding his playing concepts, his gear, and the jump from Overloaded to White Wizzard.
Other items covered include the writing and recording process of Over The Top, Talking Metal, Dave Meniketti, Robert Fleischman, Ace Frehley, Chad Bryan, Dimebag Darrell, Dusk, Earache Records, ECW, Iron Maiden, Jake E. Lee, Jason Becker, Jimmy Page, Jon Leon, Kerry King, Kill Em All, Killswitch Engage, Kirk Hammett, Korpiklani, Lamb Of God, Led Zepplin, Les Paul Studio, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marty Freidman, Metallica, Misfits, Motor City Pick Ups, Overloaded, Randy Rhodes, Regeneration, Slipknot, Steel Panther, Tyr, Viper Room, White Wizzard, Wyatt “Screamin Demon” Anderson, Yngwie Malsteen
The episode contains an interview with Manu from the Spanish band Toumai. The podcast is done in Spanish, and this episode can be found here:
http://fusionsonica.com/2010/03/06/podcast-episodio-38-toumai/
Items discussed are the following:
Toumai, Bicuo, Soulfly, Raging Speedhorn, Bull, Mudvayne, Machinehead, Portus Victoria, Incubus, Face The Void, Chinese Democracy, Oculto, Catiusca Rock, Conocimiento Zero, Operacion Humanos, Noche De Rock, Max Cavalera, Phil Anselmo, Faith No More, Meshugga, Norma Jean, The Chariot, The Ocean, Carl Middleton, Earthtone 9, Deftones, Hamlet, Def Con Dos, Mike Patton, John Zorn, Mondo Cane, Peeping Tom, Lady GaGa, Temptations, Bjork, Primus, Pantera, Mastodon, U2, Coldplay, In Flames, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Sobrinos, Super Skunk, Carcas, Rock Zone, Zona Zero, Wayen, Inperfectus Burtus, Genecidio Cultural, Brujeria, Tundra, New Order, Orgy, Frontline, Combo, Devil Driver, Slipknot, Silicon Flesh, Ktulu, Coco Crispies, Sala Arena, Sala Heaven, Burning Skies, Marea, Skunk D.F., Estudio La Celda, In The Sky, Nexus 4, Bar Salambo
During this episode I’m joined by former Vinnie Vincent Invasion drummer Bobby Rock. Items discussed during this interview are why the Invasion broke up, various Vinnie Vincent rumors, why Robert Fleischman left the band, and if he would ever play with Vinnie again. Other items discussed include recording with Nitro, Nelson and all things fitness as well as authoring several books.
To read more about this interview check out the Talking Metal Wire www.talkingmetal.com
Items discussed include:
Bobby Rock, Vinnie Vincent, Robert Fleischman, Vinnie Vincent’s Invasion, Sweet Savage, Dana Strum, Joey Jones, Rare Earth, Def Leppard, Mutt Lange, Myron Grambacher, Pat Benatar, Chet Akins, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Godsmack, W.A.S.P., Stet Howland, Gary Hoey, Fred Coury, Cinderella, Warrant, Whitesnake, Rock Never Stops, Slaughter, Rudy Sarzo, Bruce Kulick, John Corabi, Tony Montana, Dee Snider, Mark Slaughter, Blas Elias, Slaughter, All Systems Go, Nitro, Michael Angelo Batio, Nelson, Monster Circus, Carnival Of Souls, Zentoria, Chrysilis Records, Enigma Records, Hypothetical Erotica, Zentoria, Poison, Aerosmith, Great White, Twisted Sister
The following Vinnie Vincent Invasion tracks are played during the episode:
Boyz Are Gonna Rock
Burn
Twisted
Tonight on Mars Attacks I’m joined by former Vinnie Vincent Invasion drummer Bobby Rock. Items discussed during this interview are why the Invasion broke up, various Vinnie Vincent rumors, why Robert Fleischman left the band, and if he would ever play with Vinnie again. Other items discussed include recording with Nitro, Nelson and all things fitness as well as authoring several books.
The episode airs tonight at 8PM EST / 5PM PST for those of you in Europe 2AM CET / 1AM UK
To read more about this interview check out the Talking Metal Wire
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