Many know Nita Strauss from her work with the legendary Alice Cooper, but she's done a ton more. She's about to go back out on tour in support of her solo album before playing shows this summer with the Coop and Halestorm. She just played with Alice to a crowd of 85,000 over the weekend so I had to ask her.....

* Playing big stages vs. smaller ones

* Her solo album - Controlled Chaos

* Alice Cooper stories on stage

* Nita Strauss Incorporated

* L.A.'s music scene

* A famous composer she's related to

* Learning Alice's songs and the stage show

* Advice for young guitarist

* Playing for Alice

Al Beck brings up the rear with Rock News. Today, Tool debuts a couple new songs, a special guest joined the Ronnie James Dio motorcycle ride over the weekend, Nikki Sixx recovery from surgery and new merch coming from Ghost.

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Many know Nita Strauss from her work with the legendary Alice Cooper, but she's done a ton more. She's about to go back out on tour in support of her solo album before playing shows this summer with the Coop and Halestorm. She just played with Alice to a crowd of 85,000 over the weekend so I had to ask her.....
* Playing big stages vs. smaller ones
* Her solo album - Controlled Chaos
* Alice Cooper stories on stage
* Nita Strauss Incorporated
* L.A.'s music scene
* A famous composer she's related to
* Learning Alice's songs and the stage show
* Advice for young guitarist
* Playing for Alice
Al Beck brings up the rear with Rock News. Today, Tool debuts a couple new songs, a special guest joined the Ronnie James Dio motorcycle ride over the weekend, Nikki Sixx recovery from surgery and new merch coming from Ghost.
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Guitarist, Nita Strauss, checks in before heading out on tour in support of her Controlled Chaos album. She talks about playing with Alice Cooper and tons more.

Talkin' Rock with Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss

It's another packed episode, thanks for listening!

Ace Frehley starts us off. He's playing Soaring Eagle on the 29th, the last gig of the year for him. That show is with Stephen Pearcy of RATT. 

He told me he's working on his next album, Origins 3. We talked about the crazy drones flying around by his house. We also talked about the days of KISS and how big they were here in Detroit and Michigan. 

Ace is so much fun to talk to. Legend!

Bumblefoot is up next, with his new album dropping on January 24th. It's called Bumblefoot...Returns. It's his first instrumental album in 30 years! He's got some heavy-hitting guests on it as well. We talk about the video game surrounding the album, how it's coming out on vinyl and cassette, and more. 

To say he's one of the most talented guitarists out there is an understatement. 

Oscar and Alyse from a pretty new band called LYLVC join me next. They formed during the pandemic and have been making some real noise lately. Their latest song is out, called "XXX". They've had the chance to work with some great producers making new music, which we discussed. Alyse tells me about her appearance on the TV show Don't Forget the Lyrics. They're playing the Machine Shop in Flint on December 20th. 

Speaking of the Machine Shop, Jackyl played there on Thanksgiving Eve. Before that, I spoke with Jesse James Dupree. He spoke of his friendship with Travis Tritt, the only hockey game he'd attended, his home studio and the legends who've recorded there, and his connection with Harley Davidson. 

Thanks for listening!

It's another packed episode, thanks for listening!
Ace Frehley starts us off. He's playing Soaring Eagle on the 29th, the last gig of the year for him. That show is with Stephen Pearcy of RATT.&nbsp;
He told me he's working on his next album, Origins 3. We talked about the crazy drones flying around by his house. We also talked about the days of KISS and how big they were here in Detroit and Michigan.&nbsp;
Ace is so much fun to talk to. Legend!
Bumblefoot is up next, with his new album dropping on January 24th. It's called Bumblefoot...Returns. It's his first instrumental album in 30 years! He's got some heavy-hitting guests on it as well. We talk about the video game surrounding the album, how it's coming out on vinyl and cassette, and more.&nbsp;
To say he's one of the most talented guitarists out there is an understatement.&nbsp;
Oscar and Alyse from a pretty new band called LYLVC join me next. They formed during the pandemic and have been making some real noise lately. Their latest song is out, called "XXX". They've had the chance to work with some great producers making new music, which we discussed. Alyse tells me about her appearance on the TV show Don't Forget the Lyrics. They're playing the Machine Shop in Flint on December 20th.&nbsp;
Speaking of the Machine Shop, Jackyl played there on Thanksgiving Eve. Before that, I spoke with Jesse James Dupree. He spoke of his friendship with Travis Tritt, the only hockey game he'd attended, his home studio and the legends who've recorded there, and his connection with Harley Davidson.&nbsp;
Thanks for listening!

Talkin' Rock with Ace Frehley, Bumblefoot, LYLVC, and Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl

The guys from Three Days Grace dropped a new single today called 'Mayday'. That's the start of what they have going on. Drummer, Neil Sanderson joined the show to discuss the single, bringing Adam Gontier back into the band, and more. He also told me about the record label he co-owns with producing legend, Howard Benson. 

Wolfgang Van Halen is up second. He came through Detroit with 3 Doors Down and Creed, so we talked for a few minutes before soundcheck. He told me about playing at the Rock Hall induction ceremony last month. Insane that he got to jam Ozzy's 'Crazy Train' with so many rock legends. We talked about opening up shows, working on new music, and his first year or marriage for starters. 

Thanks for listening!

The guys from Three Days Grace dropped a new single today called 'Mayday'. That's the start of what they have going on. Drummer, Neil Sanderson joined the show to discuss the single, bringing Adam Gontier back into the band, and more. He also told me about the record label he co-owns with producing legend, Howard Benson. 
Wolfgang Van Halen is up second. He came through Detroit with 3 Doors Down and Creed, so we talked for a few minutes before soundcheck. He told me about playing at the Rock Hall induction ceremony last month. Insane that he got to jam Ozzy's 'Crazy Train' with so many rock legends. We talked about opening up shows, working on new music, and his first year or marriage for starters. 
Thanks for listening!

Talkin' Rock with Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace and Wolfgang Van Halen from Mammoth WVH

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, Ohio. That's just for starters. 

Michael Starr has the honors next. "Feel The Steel" is 15 years old and the band is celebrating. They're heading back out on tour and playing a song they wrote with Chad from Nickelback. He talks about that experience, as well as the addition of Spyder to the band, Superbowl predictions, and more. 

We wrap it up with Eric Bass of Shinedown. The guy does it all, including writing, producing, and playing an entire solo album. Eric Bass Present: I Had A Name drops on February 28th. He tells me this project has been done for a while. We talk about his depression, a hero he lost who taught him a ton around the recording studio, and questions from bandmates Barry, Brent, and their head of security, John. 

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, Ohio. That's just for starters. 
Michael Starr has the honors next. "Feel The Steel" is 15 years old and the band is celebrating. They're heading back out on tour and playing a song they wrote with Chad from Nickelback. He talks about that experience, as well as the addition of Spyder to the band, Superbowl predictions, and more. 
We wrap it up with Eric Bass of Shinedown. The guy does it all, including writing, producing, and playing an entire solo album. Eric Bass Present: I Had A Name drops on February 28th. He tells me this project has been done for a while. We talk about his depression, a hero he lost who taught him a ton around the recording studio, and questions from bandmates Barry, Brent, and their head of security, John.

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