Talkin' Rock with Papa Roach's Jerry Horton, Michael Starr of Steel Panther, and Shinedown's Eric Bass

Again, lots happening on this episode of Talkin' Rock with Meltdown.  Jerry Horton of Papa Roach is first. We discuss their 2025 plans. Tour, new music, and more. He speaks to playing Detroit, trouble the band may have gotten into on tour, and playing with a marching band on stage in Columbus, Ohi…

Talkin' Rock with Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip

What a fun conversation. The topics with Paul included the new box set release on November 8th, some big gigs they played here in the States, the last-ever concert in their hometown, the documentary ‘THE TRAGICALLY HIP: NO DRESS REHEARSAL’, and more. It was truly an honor to speak with Paul; he was…

Talkin' Rock with Saliva's Bobby Amaru and Lee Jennings from The Funeral Portrait

Two frontmen on today's Talkin' Rock Podcast.  First up, it's Bobby Amaru from Saliva. It's his time of year since he's all inked up with horror movie characters. We discuss Halloween, some of his favorite scary movies, and more.  The band is dropping a new song called "Time Bomb" on November 1st…

Twiztid's Madrox Is On Talkin' Rock with Meltdown

Jamie Madrox, one-half of the iconic horrorcore duo Twiztid, is no stranger to busy schedules and big creative shifts. In a recent conversation with Meltdown, the rapper-turned-rocker discussed everything from Twiztid's new album to the highly anticipated House of Krazees reunion shows to how worki…

Talkin' Rock with Scott Stevens of The Exies, and Al Pitrelli of TSO

Two great conversations, one mediocre podcast! LOL Scott Stevens is up first. The Exies are back together and touring. They play the Machine Shop on November 9th. Since the band disbanded 15 years ago, Scott's worked with everyone from Shinedown to Dorothy, to Halestorm, and more. He has some grea…

Talkin' Rock with Sully of Godsmack, Cullen from Sleep Theory, Cody and Briton of Wage War, James and Sam from Asking Alexandria, and Dale from Seether

This is a special Riff Fest wrap-up. Before the bands took to the stage of Pine Knob, they spoke with me.  I spoke with Sully from Godsmack, Cullen of Sleep Theory, Cody and Briton of Wage War, James and Sam from Asking Alexandria, and Dale from Seether.   A huge thank you to each of the bands fo…

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…