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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During this episode we interview Zach Broderick from Nonpoint. We touch upon being the new guy in the band, how he got the gig, what its been like to work with Chad Gray and Gregg Tibbett from Mudvayne on Mircacle, touring with Nonpoint, etc.

During the episode I also mention the recent deaths within the hardrock/metal community. My thoughts go out to Paul Gray from Slipknot, and everyone else that I mention, Rev from A7X, Ronnie James Dio, and Pete Steele. I hope they’re all in a better place, and thank them all for their music.

Other items discussed during the episode are the following:

Zach Broederick, Nonpoint, Miracle, Dirge Within, Soil, Shaun Glass, Dan Donegan, Disturbed, The New Game, Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett, Paranoid, Black Sabbath, EVH Amps, Peavey, Jackson Guitars, EMG X Pickups, Dunlop Pedals, Sam Ash, Mick Mars, Motley Crue, God Forbid, Doc Coyle, Ernie Ball Strings, Download Festival, Rock On The Range, Eddie Trunk, Talking Metal, Ripper Owens, 60 Cycle Media, Ronnie James Dio, Wendy Dio, Gloria Butler, Geezer Butler, Dimebag Darrell, Pantera, The Rev, Avenged Sevenfold, Pete Steele, Joey Z, Life Of Agony, Paul Gray, Slipknot, Blabbermouth.net

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For episode 19 of Mars Attacks we have the legendary Chuck Billy of Testament and Dublin Death Patrol. Items discussed during this interview are the Rust In Peace Tour, the recording of new albums by Testament and Dublin Death Patrol as well as the expanded rerelease of DDP´s debut album. He also dispels any rumors regarding Alex Skolnik´s original parting with the band, discusses how cancer has changed his life, and gives his opinion on the term “The Big Four”.

During the episode you’ll hear the following tracks by Testament or Dublin Death Patrol:

More Than Meats The Eye
Over The Walls
Hail Mary
Lights Out – DDP
Draw The Line
Sewn Shut Eyes
F.E.A.R.

Behind My Banter You’ll Hear The Following Testament Tracks:

Souls Of Black
The Evil Has Landed
Into The Pit
Electric Crown
Distorted Lives

Items touched upon are as follows:

Testament, Megadeth, Exodus, The Legacy, The New Order, Rust In Peace, Bonded By Blood, Steve Souza, Alex Skolnik, Billy Milano, Eric Peterson, Megaforce, Metallica, Cliff Burton, Anthrax, Johnny Z, Maria Ferrero, Louie Clemente, The Ritual, Formation Of Damnation, First Strike Still Deadly, The Gathering, Steve DiGiorgio, Dynamo Festival, Eddie Trunk, Death Angel, Forbidden, Judas Priest, Del James, RIP Magazine, Dave Lombardo, Slayer, The Gathering, Dublin Death Patrol, Mascot Records, Bobby Blitz, Overkill, James Hetfield, Low, Mike Tempesta, Jon Dette, Paul Bostaph, Mark Strigl, John Ostronomy