A New Era of Three Days Grace [Interview]

Brent Porche here, and I had the chance to speak with both Three Days Grace singers. That's right: for the first time in over a decade, original vocalist Adam Gontier is back in the band, alongside Matt Walst. We talk about the new single "Mayday" that dropped today (11/22), the next album, and wha…

Tim McIlrath of Rise Against Chats Backstage with Pierre Robert

Prior to their sold-out return to Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, Rise Against leader Tim McIlrath caught up backstage with Pierre Robert on 93.3 WMMR. Tim tells Pierre about the need to earn the name "Rise Against", as well as what the band could've been named when they were forming. He also …

Barry Kerch of Shinedown on Hot Sauce, New Music and Giving Back

Brent Porche here with another update from the Shinedown camp. Their drummer Barry Kerch gave us a call at 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to introduce another hot sauce in their condiment lineup, plus he gave us an update on new music and more. See more at wmmr.com/Brent This interview was recorded in Se…

Shinedown's Eric Bass Goes Solo with 'I Had A Name'

Eric Bass of Shinedown is going solo. In a conversation with Brent Porche of 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, the bassist and producer revealed that his next project I Had A Name will be unleashed on February 28th, 2025.  Shinedown have always delivered a three-dimensional experience, and Bass will cont…

Jersey Calling Kick Off a Spectacular MMRBQ with Brent Porche

MMRBQ 2024 was nothing short of electrifying, and it all began when Jersey Calling hit the main stage of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. Shortly after their set, this year’s featured Local Shots band joined Brent Porche live at the broadcast booth to revel in their ‘RBQ moment. See more…

Silvertide Returns at MMRBQ 2024

Moments after their first performance together in over a decade, Philly’s own Silvertide gathered at the broadcast booth at MMRBQ 2024, basking in the glow of what had just transpired. Nick Perri, Walt Lafty, Brian Weaver, Mark Melchiorre, and Kevin Frank shared their excitement on air with Brent …

Pierre & Professor Kevin Gunn Welcome Bruce Springsteen Back To Philly

Pierre Robert and WMMR alum/Bruce Springsteen expert Kevin Gunn celebrate Bruce and the E Street Band's return to Philadelphia for two nights. Pierre and the "Professor" chat Bruce's relationship with the station, current E Street member and contributions, and how there's nothing like seeing Bruce …

Tre Cool Talks Green Day's 'Once In A Lifetime' Tour with Pierre Robert

Green Day were in Philadelphia on August 9th for a tour that's celebrating 30 years of 'Dookie' and 20 years of 'American Idiot.' They played both of those albums in their entirety, plus a ton of hits and a few new songs, too (36 in all!).  Backstage at Citizens Bank Park, in an extended conversat…

Billy Corgan Talks New Album, Smashing Pumpkins Tour and Pro Wrestling

Ahead of his show with Green Day at Citizens Bank Park, Billy Corgan called up Brent Porche at WMMR Philadelphia to give us an idea of what we can expect from the Smashing Pumpkins' stadium set. Billy gave us a run-down of the album Aghori Mhori Mei, which was announced last month and release just…

The Struts' Birthday Surprise for Pierre Robert

Before taking the stage at the Fillmore Philadelphia on Friday night, the Struts crashed Pierre Robert’s Workforce blocks - live on the air! - with a special birthday surprise. Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliott, and Gethin Davies spent some time at the WMMR studios to update Pierre on their cu…