One word describes the last several years in the life of Aranda. Perseverance.  Dameon joins Brock to discuss the seemingly endless list of tragedy that they made it through for the triumphant release of their latest music.  Plus we find out how Living Colour living legend Vernon Reid ended up on the record and a pretty weird round of rapid fire in this episode of DNM.   

Learning to scream is one of the many things Hardy gets to do when he lets his rock flag fly. When he and Brock are not exchanging fishing stories they also talk about him growing up a with a rock n roll dad, song writing and Hardy's new release "The Mockingbird and The Crow." Do their wives bait their own hooks?  What really happens in an ice shanty?  These questions and  more will be answered on this episode of DNM. 

This San Diego metal three piece has gone around the world to get these new songs made. They explain how bartering their carpentry skills lead them to not only build, but be the first and last people to record in a brand new California studio. What now?  Well they packed up and went to Asia. A journey that ended up leading them to finally discover their true sound. 

Lead Singer and Keyboardist Kellin Quinn discusses how wanting to have some more high energy songs to play live effected their mindset going in to create their latest release "Complete Collapse."  What does Spencer from Under Oath, Betty White and LA Guns have in common?  Besides coming up at various times in this interview, not much.  But they do come up in this episode of JJO Discover New Music.

What happens when you get back together after four years?  Disturbed frontman David Draimen says you go back to your old ways. The producer is new and amazing, the sound...vintage Disturbed, with a little HEART. That IS a pun. Listen to this episode to discover why, as well as what David's first record was and much more as we we take a deep dive into Divisive, the new release from DIsturbed.

1970s custom vans, prison and metric beer conversions are just a few of the topics covered when Brock and Lead Singer Chad Kroeger get together to talk about the band's new album "Get Rollin'".  Believe it or not, they do actually get to talking about it.  And since local slang UK style went horribly wrong with Architects last week, why not do it again only this time Canadian style? 

Lead Singer Sam Carter joins Brock to discuss the bands 10th studio album "The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit."  Are they just beating the devil around the gooseberry bush?  Listening to this episode will not only prove that to you, you will actually find out what the hell that even means.  As well as how proud Sam is of the growth on this new record and the track he knew would get a great response the minute they got done writing it.  

Is it live? As close as a studio recording comes to it anyway.  Mark Morton joins Brock to discuss the unique way they created and recorded Lamb Of God's new release Omens.  Which included all of them getting together and laying down the tracks together in the studio.  Somehow they end up talking about Cinderella t-shirts and some even say... bring on the old ladies.  Listen to find out who. 

Does a record that takes twice as long to record than your other records turn out twice as good?  Danny from Nothing More sure hopes so as takes a deep dive into their new release "Spirits".  Brock also tries to find out where all those shirt sleeves go, and who they have build all that awesome stuff for their live show on this Episode of DNM. 

Frontman Miles Kennedy joins Brock to discuss their latest release "Pawns & Kings"  We find out how a songs becomes epic. How it is to work with guitar legends. Plus, we clear the air as to whether Myles was shouting at ... OR ... with the devil in his early project SPYDER. Is it a coincidence Myles is wearing a Bigfoot hat when Brock asks him about Bigfoot? This too will be revealed in this episode of JJO DNM.

V Man joins Brock to discuss the newest release from long time friends of the JJO Slipknot, The End, So Far'.  Should we look deeper into that title er no?  Listen and you will know.  Plus find out what playing the new songs live means and what may actually scare Vman's new wife more than his mask

If you learn one thing from this episode of DNM it is, if you have a back up plan you may end up with three jobs. Eva joins Brock to discuss the bands chart topping debut, being from Detroit Rock City and how taking a chance on both things she loved lead Eva to become a rock singer, licensed clinical psychologist and eventually an actress that does her own stunts.  And if that is not enough, her and Brock give a Michigan geography lesson using only their hands.

Ever wonder what it is like to be stranded on an island for a year? Parkway Drive does not have to wonder. It happened, at least it was a big island. Lead Vocalist Winston McCall discusses how being stuck down under in their native Australia and not knowing if the world would every open back up gave them the freedom to create a record they did not even know they had in em. What is a Thunder Box?  You have one and you did not even know it. Winston will explain, plus the real shrimp and more in this episode of DNM.  

A band of brothers that actually gets along?  WHAT?  Find out how from guitarist Dean Roland. He also discusses the creation of their latest release Vibrating. Plus get the inside scoop on how Collective Soul spent their Covid down time, touring now vs the 90s and does Dean Roland's future include playing guitar in a ballet band? 

Thrash Metal pioneer and heavy metal legend Dave Mustaine shares his thoughts on their 16th release, The Sick, The Dying and They Dead.  The joy of getting to do something you love for so long.  The struggle  to make sure people don't take that away.   What do Sammy Hagar and ICE-T have to do with a Megadeth record? Listen and discover that and much more on this episode of DMN.

You might want to invest in the company that makes wooden bar stools because Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl makes it very clear that, while he has cut up quite a few over the last 30, there are more to come.  Brock talks to JJD about the new tunes and the live tunes on their latest release Jackyl 30 Coming in Hot.  We also find out what has kept em together all these years, how gas prices affect chainsaw solo costs and ponder the notion of using a hand saw during a Jackyl acoustic set. 

Johnny 3 Tears from Hollywood Undead believes someone should repeat the fourth grade. But who? One of the many things you will discover in this episode.  Brock and Johnny take a deep dive into their new release "Hotel Kalifornia", talk suburb kid problems and try to figure out what some of these genres Hollywood Undead gets placed in even mean.

He decided at age 12 that he was going to move to America, learn to play guitar and become a rockstar.  Zoltan joins Brock to talk about never giving up on that dream.  He also discusses Five Finger's latest release "Afterlife", Martial arts and oddly enough the rubik's cube.

 Gavin Rossdale and Brock chat about how Bush can play with almost any band on a lineup and how they adjust the set list to be juuuuust right for the heavy or softer crowds. They discuss the new album “The Art of Survival” available Oct 7th. And of course, a Rapid Fire with a little storytime interruption.  

Brian tells us how their latest release was ready when they decided it was.  How the band kinda ended up having to write a record sooner than they planned.  Also Wikipedia basically gives a grocery list when defining I Prevails Genre.  Brock and Brian do their best to pair that down.  Rapid Fire and of course a deep dive into the making of the new tunes on their latest release TRUE POWER.

Adam Gontier, front man for the band and Norwood High School Wall Of Honor inductee discusses how fun recently getting that recognition was as well as a deep dive into their new album "Introvert."  Find out how what started as working together on Mikes solo album evolved into a band that just released its third album.  A highly suspect guest appearance on the record and Rapid Fire Canadian style.

Find out how three sisters go from loving the Rock Band video game to being their own 3 piece rock band.  They do great as band mates and songwriting partners, but will Brock's Rapid Fire round cause a band riff?  Who is the messiest sister?  And how excited are they to finally get out and play live?  All of this and more will be discovered in this episode.

What happens when three guys from the Arizona desert ride out the Rona in the Ozarks?  Into The Night, the latest release from The Black Moods.  Josh, Chico and Jordan join Brock to  discuss how that came to be.  The limitations and freedom that comes with being a three piece band, sucking air through a dryer vent and men with bear arms are all topics in this Episode of Discover New Music.  

How do you go from a massively popular YouTube cover band to a band that writes, records and produces your own music IN YOUR APARTMENT?  Brian from Fame On Fire tells Brock how they did it.  Plus, a Florida fight almost breaks out and discussion about how flying slow would be annoying. 

Frontman Brent Smith discusses the bands longevity, generation spanning fanbase and surprising roles each member of the band plays in creating new music.  Plus we also find out if he believes he can take a punch from Mike Tyson and a lesson in respect he learned from Momma Smith. 

John Connolly discusses his work life work life balance between his legendary band Sevendust and Projected. How does he know which band he is writing for? Manage his time and get away? Brock covers all that and a pineapple pizza.

Frontman Brandon discusses their new release "Feel This" with Brock.  Is it the most Croboty record Crobot has ever made?  Is Croboty the only word Brock makes up in this interview?  Where in the world is this being recorded at?  And 4 out of 5 Croboters still live the rockstar life. Who it the odd man out?  Find out now.  

Long time friend of JJO Chris Motionless joins Brock to talk about their latest release "Scoring The End Of The World."  After he hints at a voice over gig for Brock, they take a deep dive into the writing process and time spent on the creation of the new album.  Plus someone agrees to take a punch from Mike Tyson.  Wonder who?

Dorothy discusses the incredible real life event that inspired the title of their latest release "Gifts From The Holy Ghost."  She also discusses music that inspires her and how she hopes to do the same for others with her songs.  Brock also gets is first "neither" and his first "both" in the Rapid Fire round.  

Combing worms out of his hair is one of the many topics Matty Mullins discusses with Brock on this episode of DNM.  He also takes us through the entire process of writing, self producing and making the videos for MMF new release "Remade In Misery."  Hair products, John Travolta and of course a round of Rapid Fire are covered in this edition as well. 

Marvel or DC?  One of the many tough questions Brock asks Claudio of Coheed.  Plus a deep dive into their latest release "Axis II: A Window Of the Waking Mind."  Which continues the Story Of "The Amory Wars."  Does he know how the story ends? What roles do he and his writing partner, his wife, play in its creation? Also Batman's belt?  Or Iron Man's suit?  Which one would Claudio be more productive in? 

Chris Jericho takes a moment to ponder leading all of north America, then pulls back the curtain on the making of their latest release Boombox.  Does he know the actual name of the wheres the beef lady?  Canadian Beer?  US Beer?  None of the Above?  The answers to these questions and more will be revealed.    

Brock talks with front woman and all around awesome person Lzzy Hale about the new release "Back From The Dead."  We find out how people who have not died yet can come back, what it's like to work with two producers and just how much music they recorded and even scrapped in the making of this record. #Halestorm #JJOSucks #DNM

Neal from Three Days Grace discusses their new album Explosions.  As well as the lizard man, slapshots and Poutine.  Helping the good folks of Kentucky.  Bonus, if you listen, you will no longer have to wonder what a ketchup chip is.   

He may be a terrible roadie but he is an awesome bass player. Tobin Esperance talks about Papa Roach's latest album Ego Trip.  Will living in the same house with your band, and working with artists outside the genre create a great album?  Tobin talks about getting creative with the music and experience of making Ego Trip.

Jelly Roll joins Brock to discuss his latest release "Ballads Of The Broken."  Find out how he got his nickname and his lifelong pursuit to live up to it.  How he goes about songwriting, if he would trust his wife to tattoo him and how he found it in his heart to forgive The Waffle House.

Tobias Forge joins Brock to discuss the new release IMERA.  He talks about how knowing the song Hunters Moon was going to be placed in a film affected the writing process, his daughter singing on a track, and how he kept ideas fresh for their 5th record.  Plus, Swedish Fish or  Swedish Meatballs?  This and more will also be revealed in the Rapid Fire round.

Nate and Josh join Brock to discuss their new release "Rebelator."  They also cover being Brock's first ever on air radio interview many years ago and how that nearly got him fired.  Finally, rapid fire reveals a moderate BigFoot obsession by not only the band, but the entire state they hail from.  

Walt Flakus of Stabbing Westward joins us to discuss how tragedy and lifelong friendship lead to the band reuniting and how the recording of Chasing Ghost not only got the band back together, it reunited the entire team from their early records.

Rock Royalty Munky from Korn zoom's in to talk about their latest effort Requiem.   He explains how grateful the band is for the longevity of their career, and attempts to put into words the vibe and feeling that naturally occurs when all the guys get together in one room and start playing music together.

Rock legend Slash joins us to talk about his new release with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators "IV."   He discusses how the record was ready to go in April of 2021 and he is so happy it is finally out.  Brock also tries to get him to reveal the worst bus mate in the band, and Slash tells us he still finds music to be a never ending challenge and an amazing journey. 

Mike Portich of The Violent discusses life after Red Sun Rising.  Three being easier than five and how the evolution of the band has been pretty natural.  He also discusses his internal debate he has prior to deciding to record a doors cover.  

Underoath's Spencer Chamberlain joins us to discuss the new release Voyeurist.  Spencer explains the song writing process, capturing the sound of a full choir in the study and contemplating song ideas while driving alone in a U-Haul.  

Skillet's John Cooper joins us to discuss the new release Dominion.  John talks about his favorite song on the new release.  His hope that everyone comes out on the other side of struggles stronger and the battles we all fight within ourselves.  Life is short, John wants all of us to get the most out of it. 

Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills gives us an inside look at their latest release Welcome To Horrorwood: The Silver Scream 2.  The pandemic forced the road dogs in Ice Nine Kills to stay home.  Spencer explains how that extra time gave them a less stressful situation to create what he feels is their best release.