Back Stage With Spike

I had a blast with lead singer and guitarist Nick J. Townsend from the UK band Weak13! We talk about bands location, origins of the name and record deals. Lots of laughs and insight. Nick talks about where the boys came from and where they're going. We cover what it's like running a music studio. We play The Choose Game and listen to some awesome tracks from the band. Intro by Tim from Methane, intro music by Honey Bone Rush. Shout out to engineer John Stewart.

I sit with my old friend Geoff Saavedra from Titanosaur. He is back and recovering from a heart transplant! We talk about the events leading up to and post-surgery events. What it's like getting back to everyday life and creating music again. Lots of insight and some awesome music. We always have a great time together. Intro music by Cripples Fingers and Dennis from This Side of Anarchy kicks off the show!

Another great visit with Dennis Reed from This Side Of Anarchy! We talk about his latest album and his new project with his son called Anarchy and Son. Lots of laughs and great music. We talked about artwork, growing orchids, writing music and bass guitars. Opening music by The Voublys from Japan and Bovine Nightmare kick off the show. Shout outs to Wicked Cushions, Adam Hyman, Vicky Grandy and Metal Devastation Radio!

What a blast talking and drinking with the lovely Vicky Grandy from Metal Devastation Radio! She is the host of the very popular radio show, Lady Red's Bath of Blood Show. We talked about how she got interested in music and how the whole DJ career got started. We talked about the local music scene in Manitoba, the Metal Festival the station sponsored in Tennessee and how artists to properly promote themselves. Lots of laughs and tons of insight and we play The Yes or No Game! Intro music by Diabology and Gentle Savage kick of the show!

An impromptu phone conversation I had with Ed after a private viewing of his new film Tough Man. We talked about some of the behind the goings on of putting this film together. Lots of insight and the director's plans for the film. Intro music by Sin Seer featuring The Liminalist. Titanosaur kicks off the show. Shout out to Adam Hyman and Trey Saucillo.

I sit with the lovely Rocky Moreau from Dali Van Gogh! We had a blast talking about the music scene in Nova Scotia, recording, winning a major award and playing covers versus copies. Rocky and I even have a deep discussion on Lobster! We play The Choose Game and play some great tracks from the band. Intro music by Mad Wet Sea and Tim from Methane kicks off the show! Shout out to Logi!

We take you all the way to Porto Portugal! I had a blast hanging with Ivo and Hugo from MUMA, and they didn't get mad when I butchered their language! We talked about the music scene in Porto, doing original music, being a duo and bad auditions and band mates. We play the Yes or No Game and trash some famous bands we just don't like! We play some awesome tracks and have a ton of laughs. Shout out to Adam Hyman. Intro music by Adam Hyman and Bovine Nightmares kicks off the show!

I sit with my good friend Logi from Mad Wet Sea for the third time and what an episode it is! We talk about everything under the sun. The band has some member changes, we talk about guitars, recording covers, radio stations, baking, how much we spend doing our music and just how many guitars do we really need. We play some killer tracks from the band and as always lots of laughs. Shout outs to Peg City Pickups, Rattle Snake Cables and Adam Hyman. Intro music by Honey Bone Rush and Gentle Savage kicks of the show!

Finland's very own Gentle Savage hang with me for some awesome insight and lots of laughs. Tornado and Jay fill us in on the band's origins and future plans. We talked about recording, paying gigs, paying to play and old school advertising. We cover the music scene in Finland too. We play the Yes or No Game and play some killer tunes from the band. Intro music from Valar Morghulis. Carmilla band kicks off the show and shout outs to Carmilla and Dead Eye Doll Band!

We meet Justin Papan from Sunset Gore. With my cohost Trey from SinSeer we had a blast talking shop with Justin. We covered everything from equipment stigmas, playing out live, bad auditions and the importance of song titles. Lots of laughs as always. We play an awesome round of The Choose Game! Trey fills us in on where SinSeer is at with the finishing of their album. We celebrate Trey's birthday and play some killer tracks from Sunset Gore! Intro music by Shocklore, Tim from Methene kicks off the show!

Oh yea, this is a file dump. Last of the outtakes and after hours from the last 3 years. All new format coming. Check out after hour interviews with Joe Little from Braincell, Trey from SinSeer, Ashe Carlock, David HK, MEDS from DemonScar, Chris Stevens, Emily Glazener and the boys from Dichroma! Music from SinSeer, David HK, 45-70 Band, Simple Rhythm, Honey Bone Rush, and Shocklore! We talk about Colostomy bags, religion, Fender amps, Pantera, making videos and lots more drunken' shit!

More missed file footage from the vault, perfect for EP111. Interviews with Farmacyde, Sycamore Row, Emily Glazener, Sinister's Army, Sin Seer, Joe Little, Simon Daniels, Shonda and The Lovely Laura. Music by Demonscar, Diabology, Honey Bone Rush, Braincell, Shocklore, and Pissing Razors. Intro by Mortal Blood and David HK kicks off the show.

What a crazy ass show with these 3 girls! We cover everything from Dog hair vs Human hair, they want it for free, yard sales, wash yourself and living life. We talk about downsizing your life and Ashe talks about her artwork. Episode was cut short due to technical difficulties! Intro music by Honey Bone Rush. Featured music by Sin Seer, Slipknot and Opeth. S/O to Trey Saucillo.

I sit with my good friend Dennis Reed from This Side Of Anarchy. We have a blast talking about his latest EP Skating Among The Saguaros. We talk about media outlet's new policies, recording techniques, pricing our music and Hollywood. What's the deal with these 30 second songs? Intro music by Like Savages. Shout Outs to Vince from Farmacyde, Adam Hyman, Book Of Golems, The Lovely Laura, Titanosaur.

What a blast! Laura and Spike sit and drink with Shonda for an hour of laughs and awesome indie music! Shonda talks about her new website for indie artists, moving around, music moods, dogs and how some musicians are very guarded in today's social media. Intro music by Adam Hyman, featured music by Highfront and The Spase! Shout out to Ed Mahalick.

I sit and drink with Adam Hyman and Vince Stout who are Book of Golems! We had a lot of laughs talking about old school versus new school ways of making music, playing out, people we know and who would sponsor a tour for aging musicians! Lots of insight and laughs from these two experienced musicians. Shout outs to David HK, Tattoo Babii and Carmilla Band. Intro music by Hammer Down Hard.

These two boys from Canada know how to rock! Great friends make great music it seems. One of the funniest episodes yet! We talked about the writing and recording process and play a killer round of The Choose Game! Intro music by Cindy and Burt.

Another fun episode with the beautiful and talented Emily Glazener and my Co Host The Lovely Laura! We talk about being a working musician playing in the U.S. and abroad. Emily talks about song inspiration, paranormal experiences and favorite guitars. Emily plays two songs live! Intro music by Bouncing Betty. Shout Outs to Eddy Izzard and Carmilla Band!

Always a good time visiting with my good friend Geoff Saveedra from Titanosaur! Geoff fills us in on his health and creating while in the hospital. He is home now and put out his new album. We talked about recording, social media, frustrations and Goth Country Music! We play some killer tunes from the new album! Intro music by Book of Golems. Shout Outs to David HK, Farmacyde, Kazuki, Sinisters Army, Ed Mahalick and Mad Wet Sea!

Wow! What a show! I sit with Peter Graigs and Keith Ferrari from Sinisters Army and we had a blast. We talk about song ideas, recording and inspiration. The boys talk about getting their latest album done and getting ready to play out. We play the funniest round of The Yes or No Game and play some killer tunes. Intro music by Forced Rejection. Shout out to Carmilla Band.

Great show with Vince and Dennis! We talked about the boy's new collaboration and recording process and where Dennis got his inspiration for the track. Vince talks about his new song and new project with Adam Hyman. We play some killer tracks and play Dennis' song about the dead California dream! We play a lightning round of what do you know. Intro music by Shocklore! Shout Out to Adam Hyman and Laura from Twitter!

Always a great time with Meds! Great guitarist and founding member of DemonScar. We talk about lots of cool topics including his solo side project called Unhealed. What's new and what's old with life in a metal band. We cover the new movie projects they are involved in and Meds shares some awesome NZA stories! We play some killer music from Demonscar and Unhealed and the newest collaboration with Titanosaur! Shout Outs to Trey Saucillo, Simon Daniels, Ed Mahalick, Bovine Nightmares and Adam Hyman. Intro music by SinSeer.

Wow. Episode 100 with so many shining stars like Trey from Sin Seer, artist Ashe Carlock, Joe Little from Braincell, David HK, Adam Hyman, The NZA, Ed Mahalick, Valar Morghulis, Meds from DemonScar, Laura and Angel, live performance from Carmilla! What a blast, loads of laughs, and lots of new info on your favorite artists! Shout Out to Farmacyde!

Once again, I hang with my good friend Toni from Bouncing Betty and the host of Toni's Guitar Hangout! We cover everything from starting a new YouTube channel to keeping a touring band going. We talk guitars, that's what we do. We do some drinking like we always do and share lots of laughs, a must listen episode especially if you're a musician. Intro music by Bullett For My Valentine. Music by Bouncing Betty and an exclusive not yet released song from Honey Bone Rush. Shout Outs to Thomann's, SMG Studios, Philip McKnight, 60 Cycle Hum, HP42, Sweetwater Music, CS Guitars, Maybach Guitars, Sam Ash, Guitar Pusher.

You know him as Hellrazordlx on Twitter, he is my friend Steve! We had a blast covering everything under the sun. We talk about relationships, work, family first, the crazy society we now live in and Steve's passion for cooking. We play some killer songs from Methane, Carmilla and DemonScar. We share our passion for our favorite show M.A.S.H. We play a fun round of The Choose Game and talk about preserving a bands history. Intro music by Full Blown Chaos. Shout Outs to, Bad Mary, NZA, Meds, Felix Forsberg, Mash Matters, Nicole Rose and Hakon.

What a blast I had hanging with EZ from Spacegoat! The new Thunder From Down Under! We talked about playing heavy music in the Victoria region of Australia. We talked about the cold weather, the misconceptions of living there and the distance to travel between venues. Lots of laugh and awesome music as EZ tells us about their recording techniques and what it's like gigging with your husband in the band. We play some great tracks by the band and play The Choose Game. Intro music by Carmilla, Shout Outs to Chris Delmecraw and Opius Omega.

Mischievous behavior and shenanigans once again with Mark, Jim and James from Shocklore! Lots of farts, burps and funny answers. We had a blast talking about the boy's newest video out for No Vacancy. Mark relocates and is building a brand-new studio! We talk about the boys upcoming plans and play lots of Shocklore tracks. Intro music by Braincell. Shout outs to Johnny from Level L.B. Ed Mahalick and Adam Hyman.

I hang out with Vince Stout from Farmacyde. We had a blast talking about his return to the music scene and where he is going to take his music. Vince talks about his influences and the origins of Farmacyde. We also talk about family sometimes just don't get it, recording with electronic drums and acoustic drums. Evil Little Drummer Boy, social media and staying true to yourself. Vince plays The Choose Game and we play some great tunes. Intro music by Felix Forsberg's Angutras! Shout Outs to This Side Of Anarchy, DemonScar and Justin Nugent.

I had the pleasure to sit with the beautiful and talented Emily Glazener from Houston Texas! Emily is the definition of the professional musician; we talk about her original music and her inspiration behind the music. We talk about being a gigging musician and playing the different venues in and around Houston. We have lots of laughs and Emily has some great insight for fellow musicians. We play The Yes or No Game and play some great tracks! Intro music by Dancing on Fire. Big shout outs to; Trey from Sin Seer, Abby K, Simon Daniels, Neil Harvey, Adam Chester, Caitlin Grey, Red Iris and Eddie Lazar!

OMG! What a show. I hang and drink with these two beautiful and crazy girls, Laura and Angel and we cover everything under the sun and under the covers! Dogs, cats, snakes, eating underwear and play a brand new game! We talk about toe photos, running out of booze, the proper beer pour and what a jerk Tommy Lee is! Spike drops a bomb but the girls stop him! Killer tracks by Ratt and Mad Wet Sea intro music by Israel's Sinnery! Shout Outs to Wildstreet, Carmilla and Mad Wet Sea.

It's been a year since I sat with my good friend Logi! We had a blast just like old times taking about what's new with the band. We find out Logi makes his own guitar pedals and makes his own maple syrup! We talk cigars and our preference for indie music over signed bands. As always we can't help talking guitars and equipment! The band is gaining traction and getting lots of radio play, we discussed the whole Motley Crue and Kiss saga going on. Logi plays a great game of Yes or No. Of course, we play some awesome MWS tracks. Intro music by Green Hog Band and big shout outs to David HK, Sinseer, Silius, Dirty Honey, Peg City Pickups, JHS Pedals, Bone, Ed Mahalick and Black Berry Smoke!

Just sitting and drinking with my friend Felix Forsberg. Lots of laughs and good music. We cover everything under the sun from all things Swedish, jelly, electric cars, taxes, smoking and Mexican Food! Karens everywhere. Lots of scotch drinking too. Do you have a fake Grandpa? Music by Iron Maiden, Honey Bone Rush and Silius. Intro music by Felix Forsberg!

Chopped up segments from past episodes after the show with John from Bone, the crew from Carmilla, Jessee from Diabology, NZA from DemonScar and Simon from Reckless Velvet along with director Ed Mahalick! All songs played from my guests. Lots of laughs and some awesome insight. Intro music by Tad Morose. Shout Outs to 45-70 Band, Adam Hyman and Trey Saucillo.

Spike sits with Robert from Spungee Goodness! Located in Arizona Robert talks about creating his music, collaborating, recording and producing it! We had lots of laughs talking about social media and living with rattlesnakes! Great story about how Spungee Goodness got its name. We play some killer Heavy Metal tunes from The Goodness and play an awesome round of The Choose Game with lots of insight! Shout Out to Chris Steven. Intro music by Fatal Conceit!

I sit with a true rocker, Christ Steven from Toronto Canada! A true musician's musician and an awesome DJ from Pluto Radio! We had a blast covering all the aspects of being a writing and performing musician. Chris talks about being a radio DJ and what stations are looking for from artists submissions. We talk about Twitter, love it or hate it you need it to get your message out there. We talked about recording techniques and what it's like to put your heart and soul into something. Christ talks about making videos and writing good songs. Shout Out to Pluto Radio, Ashe Carlock and Dead Eye Doll! Intro music by JC Miller!

Artist Ashe Carlock and me have a couple of drinks and talk about life. We talk about inspiration, self-doubt, the dreaded dry spell and banjo music! We talked about how people don't always come through and how to deal with rejection. We get a special visit from The Nza! We play some really awesome music and have a lot of laughs. Intro music by The Lion Within! Shout Outs to Demonscar, Count Tour Dead, All Taken and SinSeer! Music by Sinch, Calabrese, Everlast and Havok.

What a great episode with Mr. Simon Daniels from Autograph! I had a blast talking with Simon and remembering all the old clubs from Brooklyn and L.A. from the 80's and 90's! We had a lot of laughs as Simon shared some great stories about growing up in Brazile, coming to L.A. and his early musical accomplishments. He shared some great tips for traveling with your guitar, solving writer's block and dealing with fans. We also talked about his solo career and new video coming. We also get the new schedule for Autograph coming this and next month. We play some great songs old and new! A true gentleman rocker for sure! Shout Out to Rockin' Martha Ruman! Intro music by Bouncing Betty!

Felix and I sit and drink beer and talk about what this former drummer of Carmilla has planned for his future. Felix has left Carmilla and his drumming duties to focus on work and home life. He talks about his engagement to his love and his new job. He will continue with music with a very relaxed attitude. Felix will pick up the microphone this time and concentrate on singing with his old band Angutras! He may also sing with Nextopia! Shout Out to Carmilla band! Intro music by Swilly!

Wow! What a blast I had with American transplant to Sweden, Tim Scott from Methane! I sit with lead vocalist and bassist of the metal band Methane. We talk about living in Sweden, the food, and customs. Tim talks about the band's origins and touring, recording and favorite equipment. Italian food just isn't the same in Sweden. We play some great tracks just released on their new album and Tim plays a great round of The Choose Game! Shout Out to Carmilla Band, Centinex and Hypocrisy. Intro music by Tad Morose Band!

Carmilla from Sweden announces their new drummer! I sit with Hakan, Alena and Ronny The Sound Guy! We have a lot of laughs and talk about rehearsals, recording, stage and studio. We talk about future plans for the band. We drink some beer and talk about old school and new school metal. How to write a song in the middle of the night! Shout Outs to Felix Forsberg, Abby K, L.A. Maybe, Tad Morose Band and extra big Shout Out to Geoff Saveedra from Titanosaur! Intro music by Clank!

I sit with Dallas Dwight, guitar player for The L.A. Maybe! We had a blast talking about their most recent tour with Steel Panther and what it's like, life on the road. The band has opened for many national acts such as Powerman 5000, Black Label Society, Kiss and many more! Dallas talks about the bands writing and recording process, stage equipment and what it was like playing on The Kiss Cruise. Dallas was really gracious spending his morning talking shop with me and playing The Yes or No Game. Keep an eye out for their next tour, maybe coming to your area! Intro music by Hostile Rage. Shout outs to Trey Saucillo, Abby Kay, Steel Panther, Malice 213 and Duallist Drums.

Trey from Sin Seer once again brings another amazing artist to the show! We had an awesome time talking with Sian Roberts from Sycamore Row! This Angel form England had us mesmerized with her charm, laughter and amazing voice. We talked about the band's plans, social media, the tedium of finding new band members and recording. We also get the newest info on Sin Seer and the beer and wine flows! Big shout out to Ed Mahalick and David HK. Intro music by Carmilla!

A first time on the show, I hang with the band Grindle just before going on stage at The Brickyard in Knoxville Tennessee. This 3 piece hardcore band is tearing it up down in Tennesse. I had a blast with Tim, John, James and Kassandra. We talked about the crazy schedule these boys set for themselves, recording and what plans they have for 2023! Lots of laughs and we play the bands entire EP! Intro music by Pissing Razors and shout outs to Hammer Down Hard, Abby K, Shocklore and Diabology!

What can I say? After hours Hijinx with some of my awesome peeps! I am drunk and rambling while my guests hold it all together! This episode has in order, Fatal Conceit, Occult Fracture and Bovine Nightmares! Music by each artist! Intro music by Carmilla!

I can't get enough of this guy! Nick The NZA from DemonScar sits with me and has many exclusives for you guys! We talk about the band's upcoming show in L.A. at The Whiskey A Go Go! Thanksgiving, concerts, family, kids we cover it all. We have an exclusive track by The Scar not coming out until January, Nick's plans for 2023 and so much more. Lots of laughs guaranteed! Music also by NZA and we play The Choose Game! Intro music by Unveil and shout out to Like Savages and Gallery of Ghouls! If you have to choose between Meds or Meds always choose Meds!

Had me a blast talking with Dennis Reed from This Side Of Anarchy! California punk rocker who is going strong with his original fast paced in your face brand of rock! We talk about being a punk rocker from the 90's, where he came from and where he is going. Lots of laughs and insight. We play several tracks and laugh our asses off. Dennis tells about his graveyard inspiration too. We play The Fastest 3 Game! Intro music by Malice 213. Shout outs to The Liminalist, Shocklore, All Taken, The Sound Ninja, My Last Failure, The NZE, DemonScar, John Warwick and The Secret Weasels!

What a great Time with Like Savages! I hang with Mike and Mark from Like Savages out of Haverhill Massachusetts! We talk about the band's history, upcoming shows and the meaning behind many of the band's lyrics. We listen to some killer tunes and Mike plays one of the funniest rounds of The Choose Game. Intro music by Agency Panic and shout out to DemonScar!

Wow! What an amazing show with Daniel and Avo from All Taken! I sit with this dynamic duo from Los Angeles California to talk about where they came from, where they've been and where they are going. We talked about recording techniques, social media, what's in a name, videos, and what it's like playing out as a duo. The boys play a killer game of Yes or No and we play some awesome tracks! Intro music by Hammer Down Hard. Shout outs to Tim The Liminalist, Evil Kim and Dead Eye Doll. Special thanks to Trench Gun for an awesome intro!

Awesome show with Grim from GrimRock out of Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The lovely and talented Ashe Carlock co-hosts the show with Spike. Grim tells us his recording technique, preferred equipment, the Pennsylvania music scene and gives some interesting background to his music. Lots of great music and an awesome round of The Choose Game! Intro music by Like Savages! Shout Out to Bovine Nightmares!

Here is another compilation of material that didn't get into the original shows, for very good reason! Great outtakes with Trey from Sin Seer along with artist Ashe Carlock, then we have Tony from Bouncing Betty! The all powerful and always entertaining NZA from DemonScar, my good friend and amazing artist and musician Tim from The Liminalist and then we have the hysterical musings of my boy Marky from The X Friends! We play each artist's a full length song and intro music by Carmilla Band!

I have never had an interview start out so sophisticated and reserved and end in such hysterical chaos before! It was awesome! Spike and co host Ed Mahalick talk with Simon Webster from Reckless Velvet from Australia. Simon tells us his influences, his original band Mickey Homicide and what it's like finding the right people to play with. We play a funny, funny round of Yes or No and get a lesson on Aussie speak! Intro music by DemonScar.