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.

Podcast: Download

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.

Podcast: Download

During this episode we have two interviews, one with Dan Lorenzo from Hades, The Cursed, and Non-Fiction. With Dan we discuss his entire musical career, covering all of the bands listed above, his solo work, and his involvement in Screaming Metal. We also discuss his love for basketball, various festivals, musical influences, etc.

The other interview included in this episode is conducted with brothers Joe and John from the band Misery. This interview with was conducted as a way to prepare for the release of their debut album. This interview goes over all of the basic information surrounding the band, touching on how the band got together, how they transitioned to be the band they are today, what is was like working with Joey Z, among other things. We’re planning on doing a follow up once the album has been released.

Tracks heard during this interview include:

Keep It Together – Dan Lorenzo
Save You – Misery
Take The Power Back – Misery
A Flower Without Sun – The Greatest Fear
In The Know – Non-Fiction
Absorbed – Hades
Evil In The Bag – The Cursed

Topics covered during both interviews include:

Misery, Visions Of Disorder, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Korn, Joey Z, Life Of Agony, Pantera, Super Metal Records, Method Of Groove Studios, System Two Studios, Metal Army America, Type O Negative, Devil Driver, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Free Reign, Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth, Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Aerosmith, Heaven & Hell, Dio, Steppin Out Magazine, Mark Strigl, TMetal.com, The Cursed, Tim McGillis, Big Blue Meanie, Non-Fiction, In The Know, Room Full Of Sinners, Overkill, Savatage, Pete Steele, Tom Coughlin, Hades, Bang Your Head Festival, Twisted Sister, Jimmy Shulmann, Scott LePage, Kevin Bolembach, Infernophonic, Keep It True, Alan Tecchio, Watchtower, Rick Colaluca, Ron Jarzombek, Doug Keyser, Zakk Wylde, Gary Howe, Dimbag Darrell, ZZ Top, Waken Festival, Metal Blade Records, JJ French, Lamour, Dave Mustain, Cassius King, Draw The Line, Talking Metal on Fuse, Screaming Metal, John Ostronomy, Ron Lipnicki, Metal Mike, Halford, Rob Dukes, Exodus, John Kosco, St. Caine, Drop Box, Steve Zing, Danzig, Mark Tornillo, T.T. Quick, Accept, Ace Frehley, Anomaly, C.C. Banana, Merciful Hate, Riot, Swords And Tequila, Judas Priest, Testament, Megadeth, Priest Feast, Cory Proctor, Mark Colombo, Scott Stapp, P.O.D., Don Jamison, Jim Florentine

Podcast: Download

During this episode you’ll hear two interviews, one with Steven Bradley from Iwrestledabearonce (IWABO) and another with Rasmus Booberg from New Keepers Of The Water Towers (NKOTW). Interesting how both bands go by their initials. In any event, I spoke to Rasmus while he was in Stockholm, soaking up the sun. We discussed their album Chronicles which came out on Meteorcity Records. We also discussed their soon to be released EP The Caledonia Hunt, his gear, being invited to play the Roskilde Festival and the possibility of having another full length out later this year.

Steven talks to me about everything from gear, to why he, Krysta and John have lasted in the band, Hurricane Katrina, the possibility of touring with the Bacon Brothers, and what are some of the more common questions thrown at the band.

Items touched upon during the interview are as follows:

New Keepers Of The Water Towers, Rasmus Booberg, Chronicles of the Massive Boar, Victor Berg, The Knowledgeable Kangaroo, Chronicles of the Iceman, Flight Of The Reptilians, The Three Headed Cow, The Caledonian Hunt, The Sword, Grooves Tube Amplifier, Marshall Amplifier, Fender Telecaster, Gibson Guitars, Meteorcity Records, Roskilde Festival, Iwrestledabearonce, Steven Bradley, Gary Busey, Kevin Bacon, The Bacon Brothers, Krysta Cameron, Metal Just Got Gay, Metal Sucks, Lady Gaga, Crabcore, Deathcore, Nintendocore, Horse The Band, Anthrax, Back Street Boys, Terrible, Usher, R. Kelly, All Shall Perish, John Ganey, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Mike Patton, Bjork, Dillinger Escape Plan, Refused, The Shape of Punk To Come, LTD, ESP, GHS Strings, Rocktron, Madison Amps, Engl Amps, Gretch Drums, Zildijan Cymbals, EMG, EMG 81X, EMG 60X, Seymour Duncan Black Outs, Axis Pedals, Marshall Amplifiers, Ampeg, Warped Tour, Propellerhead, Reason Refills, Bury Your Dead, Hurricane Katrina, The Chariot, The Eyes Of The Traitor, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Faith No More, Toumai, Rise Of The Lizard King, Pursuit of Yeti, You Ain’t No Family, Dan Beland, Melanie Beland, Paco Fernandez, Metal Army America, Talking Metal Wire, Stevis, Wolf, Eli Haftman, Mikey Mongomery, John Ganey, Mike Martin, Century Media, Blabbermouth.net

Podcast: Download

During episode 5 we interview David Starr ex-Vicious Rumors bass player and current guitarist/bassist in Wildstarr, a band he formed with frontwoman London Wilde. During the episode we discuss (among other things) his past with Vicious Rumors, how Wildestarr got together, the recording of their album Arrival, his gear, and what the future holds in store for the band.

During the podcast you’ll hear the following Wildstarr songs (in this order): Arrival, Rose In The Dark, Rise

Items touched upon during the episode:

Vicious Rumors, Laaz Rocket, Jeff Thorpe, Warball, London Wilde, David T. Chastain, Kate France, Larry Howe, Wildestarr, Rob Halford, Queensryche, Jim Hawthorne, Kiss, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Blue Oyster Cult, Pain Killer, Halford, Resurrection, Judas Priest, Vinnie Moore, Brad Gillis, Mark McGhee, James Rivera, Dream Theater, Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tate, Carl Albert, Michael Fischer, KNAC, Juan Arteaga, In An Outrage, Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen, DiAddario, Sans Amp Tech 21 GT2, EMG, Gibson Guitars, Les Paul Custom, Greco Guitars, Ibanez Guitars, Chipster P.R., Chip Ruggieri, Talking Metal Wire, Metal Army America

Podcast: Download

Here is a recap of yesterday’s show, it will repeat tonight and over the weekend, as well as during the course of the next few weeks. Check the show times at the top right hand side of the home page for more details.

Testament – Hail Mary
Overkill – Necroshine
Megadeth – Ashes In Your Mouth
MD .45 – Hell’s Motel
Metallica – Of Wolf And Man
Anthrax – Catharsis
Fight – War Of Words
Judas Priest – Hell Patrol
Life Of Agony – I Regret
Machine Head – The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears
Pantera – Fucking Hostile
Dio – Strange Highways
Black Sabbath – After All The Dead
Black Sabbath – Cross Of Thorns
Ozzy Osbourne – Thunder Underground
Motley Crue – Let Us Pray
Prong – Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck
Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar
Killing Joke – Millennium
Faith No More – Mouth To Mouth
System Of A Down – Sugar
Rage Against The Machine – Know Your Enemy
Sevendust – Denial
Godsmack – Whatever
Alice In Chains – We Die Young

As mentioned in my previous post, we also discuss the following:

Ozzmosis, Lee Ving, Fear, Joey Belladonna, John Bush, Painkiller, Tony Martin, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Vinnie Appice, Ronnie James Dio, Dehumanizer, Cross Purposes

Thanks once again to everyone that checked out last week’s live show, especially Joey Z from Life of Agony, Anthony Esposito from Ace Frehley’s band, and John and Mark from Talking Metal.

Tonight’s Mars Attacks will feature an all 90s show. I’ve always heard how the 90s sucked, how metal died in the 80s, and all types of non-sense like that. As a result I’ve put a show together that has nothing but 90s metal to prove that some great music did come out during this decade. You’ll hear the following artists:

Testament, Overkill, Megadeth, MD .45, Metallica, Anthrax, Fight, Judas Priest, Life of Agony, Machine Head, Pantera, Dio, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, Prong, Marilyn Manson, Killing Joke, Faith No More, System Of A Down, Rage Against The Machine, Sevendust, Godsmack, Alice In Chains

We also discuss the following:

Ozzmosis, Lee Ving, Fear, Joey Belladonna, John Bush, Painkiller, Tony Martin, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Vinnie Appice, Ronnie James Dio, Dehumanizer, Cross Purposes

Show debuts tonight 8PM EST / 5PM PST / 2AM CET (Friday) only 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

Podcast: Download

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

Tonight on Mars Attacks it’s all about you the listener. For weeks I’ve been asking you to submit your favorite albums of the previous decade 2000-2009. Tonight’s episode centers around that very list.

The episode features songs from the 20 most voted albums, it actually consists of 21 songs total as we highlight two songs off of the album you guys voted number one. You’ll hear some classic bands, some newer bands, some surprises.

I will post the complete list a few days after the show airs.

Update: Here is the complete List

20 – Tool – 10,000 Days
19 – System Of A Down – Mezmirize
18 – Slipknot – Iowa
17 – Nine Inch Nails – With Teeth
16 – Mastodon – Crack The Skye
15 – Lamb of God – Ashes Of The Wake
14 – Iron Maiden A Matter Of Life And Death
13 – Amon Amarth – Twilight Of The Thunder God
12 – Opeth – Water Shed
11 – Lamb Of God – Sacrament
10 – Deftones – White Pony
09 – Iron Maiden – Brave New World
08 – Tool – Lateralus
07 – Testament – Formation of Damnation
06 – Pantera – Reinventing The Steel
05 – Megadeth – Endgame
04 – Mastodon – Leviathan
03 – Queens Of The Stone Age – Songs For The Deaf
02 – Metallica – Death Magnetic
01 – System Of A Down – Toxicity