Talkin' Rock with Teemu Mäntysaari from Megadeth, Chris Jericho, P.J. and Steve of Trixter, Rival Sons' Scott Holiday, and Vinnie Dombrowski of Sponge

Lots going on with this episode of Talkin' Rock.  Teemu Mäntysaari starts us out by talking about his year in Megadeth, how he became a member, how his life has changed, hockey, and more.  Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea Cruise will be in early 2025. Chris talks about the cruise's …

Barry Kerch of Shinedown on Hot Sauces, New Music and More

It's always a great conversation when Barry and myself get together. This week we discussed.... Their series of Hot Sauces. The band working on new music. A drummer who changed the way he played, thus, saving his career. Questions from their head of security about Krampus and a Hell Fest show y…

Talkin' Rock with Ian Hill of Judas Priest and Taproot's Stephen Richards

I am wrapping up the week with a new episode of Talkin' Rock with Ian Hill from the Priest and Stephen Richards of Taproot.  First, Ian Hill talks about all things Judas Priest. Does he like touring or recording more? Has he read Rob Halford's book? We talk about the careers of Judas Priest and Bl…

Talkin' Rock with Motley Crue's John 5, Steel Panther's Michael Starr, and Ray West of Spread Eagle

It's another big week on the Talkin' Rock with Meltdown podcast.  John 5 is up first. We discuss his latest signature guitar, being part of Motley Crue's legacy, and a paranormal experience he had. That's for starters with 5.  Steel Panther's Michael Starr is next, as they kick off their tour thi…

Talkin Rock with Brandon Boyd of Incubus, Jason Hook from Flat Black, and Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait

Three guests from different rock genres are on this episode of Talkin' Rock with Meltdown.  First up, it's Brandon Boyd from Incubus. We discuss their upcoming tour, and why it's in arenas instead of outdoor sheds. We talk about how he approaches writing lyrics, traveling the world, horror movies,…

Jared Leto Of Thirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars is playing Pine Knob on Tuesday as their Season World Tour makes a stop in Michigan. Jared Leto was nice enough to take a few minutes to speak with me about the band, his vast movie career, and much more.  I had to ask him about scaling the Empire State Building in New York …

Leigh Kakaty Of Pop Evil Says Their New Music Is Heavier And Darker

Great to catch up with Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty. He said the band has a lot going on, including writing and recording new music. "We're constantly writing, new single, obviously coming here and we're just excited, man."  We talked about the newest member of the band, drummer Blake Allison, and…

Dorothy On Her New Album 'The Way', A Moment That Changed Her Life, And Lots More

Dorothy is my latest Talkin' Rock with Meltdown guest. She's such a badass and a great talent. The talk of streaming came up early. "It should be 50/50," Dorothy said regarding the lack of money artists get from streaming services. Dorothy recalls a fight she got into at a Steel Panther show many…

PLUSH Talk Touring With Disturbed, TSO, Covering Heart, And More

The ladies from PLUSH are bringing their show to the Token Lounge on Saturday, August 3rd. I was lucky enough to catch up with the band, for the first time since their appearance at last year's RIFF Fest. We discussed a lot of topics with Moriah, Bella, Ashley, and Faith, including Moriah's addict…

Talkin' Rock with Josh and Alex of Badflower and P-Nut from 311

Lots to talk about with Josh and Alex of Badflower, although Josh does most of the talking. LOL  They have a new single out called "Teacher Has A Gun" off their upcoming album, but they also told me about a song called "Detroit". The song isn't about the Motor City but was written here. They told …