The latest episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast contains interviews with Chris Poland of Megadeth fame, and Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob. Chris discusses what he is currently up to with Ohm, and Ohmphrey, and addresses his solo work, and why Damn The Machine came to an end. His tenure in Megadeth is not discussed as this portion of the interview will form part of this month’s Classic Albums Column.

Mike Orlando discusses putting Adrenaline Mob together, writing the material for the band’s self titled EP, and what it was brining all of the members into the band among other things.

The episode also contains a review of the Iced Earth, White Wizzard and Fury UK show that host Victor M. Ruiz took in this weekend.

You’ll hear tracks from Megadeth, Adrenaline Mob, Ohm, Damn The Machine, Sick Speed, Dave Reffett and Iced Earth during the episode.

Pictures courtesy of Chris Poland and Mike Orlando.

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Judas Priest – Blood Stained
Katmandu – God Part II
Souls At Zero – Souls At Zero
Soundgarden – Face Pollution
Screaming Trees – Tomorrow’s Dream
Sacred Reich – Heal
Monster Magnet – Atomic Clock
Ministry – Just One Fix
Prong – Prove You Wrong
White Zombie – Black Sunshine
Suicidal Tendencies – Possessed (90s version)
Life Of Agony – Drained
Iommi – Flame On

This week’s episode of Mars Attacks features an interview with Greg Prato author of The Eric Carr Story and When MTV Ruled the World (among others). The interview is split between both of these books, as both where released around the same time. During the interview he details what it was like to put both books together, what hard rock and metal musicians where interviewed for both (including members of Kiss, Judas Priest, Carmine Appice, Twisted Sister, Anthrax, etc.) and how difficult it was to get them involved in his projects. Some of the other items discussed with Greg are which testimonials (if any) surprised him, why he decided to release both books, and his two upcoming releases, an autobiography of Carmine Appice which he is currently writing alongside the legendary drummer, and Sack Exchange his first non-music related book which is centered around the New York Jets of the 1980s.

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During this expanded edition of the Mars Attacks Podcast we bring you an extra special interview with none other than John Bush, the legendary lead singer of Armored Saint, and ex-lead singer of Anthrax. We obviously discuss his years in Armored Saint, their latest album La Raza, his tenure in Anthrax, almost joining Metallica, and how Armored Saint has been mentioned incorrectly during Metallica’s documentary Some Kind Of Monster, and Motley Crue’s The Dirt.

Here is a complete list of items that we touch upon:

Santana, Mars Volta, Dave Jerden, Cannibal Corpse, Mike Patton, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Radiohead, Rainbow, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Great White, Ratt, Black Sabbath, Ed Trunk, Dan Nelson, Symbol Of Salvation, La Raza, Anthrax, Dan Nelson, Revelation, March Of The Saint, David Pritchard, Rainbow, Six Feet Under, Radiohead, Thom York, Ronnie James Dio, Soilwork, Dimebag Darrel, Phil Anselmo, Peter Wichers, Volume 8, The Dirt, Metallica, Motley Crue, Some Kind Of Monster, Fates Warning, Joey Vera, Gonzo Sandoval, Kill Em All, Joey Belladonna, Faith No More, Soundwave, NY Steel, Talking Metal, John Ostronomy, Mark Strigl

During the course of the episode you will also hear tracks from throughout John’s career. Songs off of not only La Raza, but Revelations, Symbol of Salvation, and a re-worked version of the classic track March Of The Saint. You will also hear some Anthrax, and tracks that he collaborated with Peter from Soilwork, and Six Feet Under.

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Here’s a link to an album review I did for for Metal Army America. The group is called City Of Fire, it features Burton C. Bell and Byron Stroud of Fear Factory. This is actually the second review I have put together for this album (the previous one can be found here). You can read the review here.

During this episode we have two very special interviews, one with the legendary Chuck Billy of Testament and Dublin Death Patrol and another with Liam Cormier of the Canadian band Cancer Bats. Items discussed during the Chuck Billy segment include 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 segment with Liam we discuss the recording process of Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones, the multitude of sub-genres associated to the band, and covering various acts among other things.

During this episode you’ll hear the following songs:

Cancer Bats – Doomed To Fail, Dead Wrong and Savatage
Testament – F.E.A.R., Hail Mary, and Eyes Sewn Shut

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Here is a rundown of what was played during episode 42

Filter – The Trouble With Angels
Iron Maiden – Coming Home
Mushroomhead – Come On
Soundgarden – Black Rain
Murderdolls – The Funeral Ball
Disturbed – Warrior
Street Sweeper Social Club – Ghetto Blaster
The Cult – Everyman & Woman Is A Star
Boris & Ian Astubury – Magikal Child
Sully Erna – Sinner’s Prayer
Stone Sour – Digital (Did You Tell)
Witchery – Conqueror’s Return
Mose Giganticus – The Seventh Seal

Tonight’s episode of Mars Attacks consists of a plethora of new tracks that have been recently released. You’ll hear tracks from the following bands:

Filter, Iron Maiden, Mushroomhead, Soundgarden, Murderdolls, Disturbed, Street Sweeper Social Club, The Cult, BXI (Boris & Ian Astbury), Sully Erna, Stone Sour, Witchery, Mose Giganticus

Tonight 8PM EST / 5PM PST

Check Fusion Sonica tomorrow for an interview with Black Metal Powerhouse Bittencross

This is the play list for the last episode of Mars Attacks, if you missed the episode it will repeat today, and tomorrow, as well as next week.

Anthrax – Auf Widersehen (Cheap Trick)
Sebastian Bach and Dimebag Darrel – Believer (Ozzy Osbourne)
Halford – Black Out (Scorpions)
Metallica – Breadfan (Budgie)
Rattlebone – Cities Of Flames (Blue Oyster Cult)
Cradle of Filth – The First Still Burns (Twisted Sister)
Fu Manchu – D.O.A. (Van Halen)
Fear Factory – Dog Day Sunrise (Head of David)
Static X – Look That Kill (Motley Crue)
Iron Maiden – I’ve Got The Fire (Montrose)
Soundgarden – Into the Void (Black Sabbath)
Arch Enemy – The Oath (Kiss)

Tonight’s Mars Attacks episode features nothing but cover tunes, you’ll hear the following:

Anthrax covering Cheap Trick
Sebastian Bach and Dimebag Darrel covering Ozzy
Halford covering the Scorpions
Metallica covering Budgie
Rattlebone covering Blue Oyster Cult
Cradle of Filth covering Twisted Sister
Fu Manchu covering Van Halen
Fear Factory covering Head of David
Static X covering Motley Crue
Iron Maiden covering Montrose
Soundgarden covering Black Sabbath
Arch Enemy covering Kiss

Tonight 8PM EST / 5PM PST

Show repeats Friday and Saturday, check the top right corner for the exact times.

On the Fusion Sonica side of things we’re extending what we did for Mars Attacks last week, and showcase hard rock and metal from the 90s. You’ll hear:

Dio
Nine Inch Nails
Accept
King’s X
Killer Dwarfs
Bullet Boys
Dokken
Quiet Riot
Sacred Reich
Bruce Dickinson

Fusion Sonica airs from 12AM EST to 3AM EST week nights.

Both shows can be heard on MarkStriglRadio.com.