Cutter's RockCast

Kaytie is once back on Cutter's Rockcast as we have a quick conversation with the legendary Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots. Their tour with Bush was canceled due to covid concerns from Bush, but STP goes on. Their fall tour kicks off in Oklahoma City on the 17th and rolls from there. On top of STP activity, during the pandemic Dean put together an album called Trip the Witch that includes a song with Jon Anderson of Yes. There is also a quick guitar lesson involved with this conversation. Oh and he gives a little love for my hometown of Green Bay.

As of today Friday, September 24th, Badflower's new album is out!!! It's called 'This is How the World Ends.' This is special though as this marks Badflower's 6th appearance on Cutter's Rockcast and for the first time since that now-infamous Corey Taylor episode, Kaytie is back! So as she says we are celebrating Badflower Day.

On Friday Dead Sara released their 3rd album 'Ain't It Tragic.' After breaking through in 2012 with the song "Weatherman" they've had their trials and tribulations, but there is no doubt that Dead Sara are back! Their new song "Hereos" has entered the mainstream rock charts and their song "Hands Up" which they put out late in 2020 was greatly received by fans worldwide. With a new home on Warner Brothers Records, it's safe to say Dead Sara are here to stay.

Sure the pandemic hit everyone hard, especially those within the entertainment industry. Can you imagine though putting out an album that spawns 3 major hit songs right at the beginning of shutdown and then never being able to promote it? That's what happened to Asking Alexandria. Instead of touring behind 'Like a House on Fire' they ended up writing more songs. In the process they switched labels and for the first time since their amazing 'Stand up and Scream' album all five guys went to the same place and wrote and recorded together. New album will be out in October and the heavy new single "Alone Again" is out now. Joining from his home where his kids are set up in their living room bounce house, it's the guitarist for Asking Alexandria, Ben Bruce.

The always entertaining and one of the coolest dudes I've ever met, Art Alexakis of Everclear joined us on my morning show, The Rick and Cutter Show. It's ahead of their Summerland tour stop in Wisconsin. This was a fun conversation.

The band DED burst onto the scene in 2016 with a heavy yet catchy debut album. Since they have toured and toured and toured some more. A few years later they switched gears and started working with famed producer Kevin Churko and the results so far have been fantastic. After putting out a couple of stand-alone songs they are now ready to unleash their second album. That means we need to know more! Plus you can catch them on tour this fall with In This Moment and Black Veil Brides.

A new era has begun for Papa Roach, well like a third life kinda. With the release of last years 'Greatest Hits, Volume 2: The Better Noise Years' their contract ended with their longtime label home. Instead of re-upping they decided to do this on their own. There is also the always changing evolution of Papa Roach which we once again hear on their newly released song "Swerve" which features Jason Aalon Butler of Fever 333. As always there's a lot to cover as Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach is back on the Rockcast.

Dustin Kensrue is back! Dustin is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Thrice. Thrice just released not one, but two new songs and announced their new album 'Horizons East' due out digitally in September and physically in October. This will be Thrice's 11th studio album, plus this time around they did it all themselves in a studio they built during the pandemic.

Lilith Czar is the persona that the artist formerly known as Juliet Simms. She has found her voice in the world of her first love, hard rock music. After being in a band, to a contestant on The Voice, to being a pop singer, she's where she belongs. A fact that is proven on the new album 'Created From Filth and Dust.' As her song "Anarchy" rises up the rock radio charts we go into the past for the Lilith Czar origin story. Then we work our way to her future for the music and imagery that goes with it. On top of that, we'll see her on tour this fall and winter opening up for Evanescence and Halestorm.

This conversation took place in 2013 for my previous show Hangar 19 and my afternoon show on Razor Wisconsin. Rest in Peace Joey Jordison

Elias Soriano is of course the lead singer of Nonpoint. For our money one of the most underrated bands that exist in hard rock. You know, sort of like Sevendust. Nonpoint just returned to where they are their best, the live stage. On top of that, they put out a new song called "Ruthless" that has taken off quicker than any other Nonpoint song in history. The band also decided to go the independent route and have multiple EP's on the way with music videos to go with each and every song. Oh and there's a new guitar player. Yeah, we have a lot to catch up on with our old friend Elias of Nonpoint.

Amy Lee is the lead singer and songwriter for Evanescence, but you already know that. After it taking a decade for them to put out a new album, 'The Bitter Truth' is available everywhere. In the meantime, she became a mom, a movie composer, among other things. Now that the band is back though and touring is here, they are all about girl power. Evanescence is doing a co-headline tour with Halestorm this fall and winter. Plus the bands Plush and Lilith Czar will be opening. We have a lot to talk about as Amy joins us from her home studio.

The legendary Alice Cooper just released his 28th studio album 'Detroit Stories.' Yes, I said 28th studio album. The album was recorded back in his hometown of Detroit with almost exclusively Detroit musicians. The stories are in abundance in this conversation with one of the original rock stars.

With the release of Beartooth's 4th album 'Below' it's once again time to catch up with Caleb Shomo. Caleb is of course the lead singer/songwriter/producer and everything else for Beartooth.

Yes, the legendary Dee Snider of Twisted Sister. Dee actually joined me on my morning show that I do with Rick McNeal, live. Dee Snider isn't just the voice of Twisted Sister and the guy with the most recognizable hair in rock history. He's the host of the long-running radio show House of Hair, he's been all over TV and even recently was on Celebrity Jeopardy, and is about to release his new solo album Leave a Scar. Produced by hard-core metal legend Jamey Jasta Leave a Scar will be out on July 30th.

A studio project created by three musicians who just wanted to write cool rock music for syncs. Syncs mean for video games, movies, TV, Sports or other types of entertainment. After a few years of toiling away in the studio they turned themselves into a real life rock and roll band. With a new album on the way this fall, a tour with P.O.D. happening this summer and a now top ten rock single with the song "For The Glory." All Good Things are poised to truly be the next big thing. So let's find out who the hell they are.

Yes they were inspired by the movie of the same name. There that question has been answered. Now let's have a real conversation with lead singer of the new(er) band Dead Poet Society, Jack Underkofler. This is an introduction to a band that are posed to break out sooner than later.

It's here!!! Atreyu's new album 'Baptize' is now out. You may remember singer Brandon Saller joined Kaytie and I awhile back to go through the process of Brandon becoming the lead singer instead of drummer/singer for Atreyu. The results of that move is now upon us with their latest album. Featuring a genuine hit song with "Warrior" and guests like Travis Barker and Matt Heafy it's a pretty fantastic record. Oh and they are surprising us with an acoustic performance.

Marc LaBelle is the lead singer of the LA band Dirty Honey, who blasted onto the scene two years ago and scored a number one hit with the song "When I'm Gone." That made them the first ever independent rock band to have a number one mainstream rock song. No label, it didn't matter. Now with their full length debut album out and their latest single "California Dreamin'" climbing those same charts, its high time we get an introduction to this band.

He's the lead singer for Slash's band and he's the lead singer of Alter Bridge. Singing for two of the best guitarists in the world. Myles Kennedy though is a hell of a guitarist/musician himself and he's proving it on his new solo album 'The Ides of March' which is now available everywhere. With a new album plus some live shows on the horizon Myles joins us via Zoom from his home in Spokane, Washington.

A lot has happened in the world of Badflower since we last hung out with Josh Katz backstage on a pile of pillows. Their critically acclaimed record 'Ok, I'm Sick' ended up spawning three top 10 singles. They moved to Nashville, Josh bought a farm, they built their own studio out of a barn and finished a new record. Now after over a year of no shows Badflower are back on the road, albeit in a limited capacity. There is a lot to talk about and a lot of catching up to do, so sit back and enjoy a long form conversation with one of rock's biggest up and comers Josh Katz of Badflower.

Devil Daddy or more commonly he's known as Jeremy Spencer. Jeremy was a founding member of the arena headlining, platinum selling hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch. He played drums for the band and toured the world over and over again, that is until a couple of years ago. Jeremy was having some back problems and decided to step away from his drum kit and the band he formed with his friends Zoltan Bathory and Ivan Moody. Now he's back, but this time as the character Devil Daddy who fronts the band Psychosocial. Their debut song is out called "Devil From Hell" and are set to release a full album this spring. Let's dig in to the world Jeremy Spencer has created.

Escape the Fate's new album 'Chemical Warfare' is out now and it really continues the sound of their last album. The album though features a couple collaborations with one of them being with Lindsey Stirling. Yes the incredible violinist is featured on their new hit song "Invincible." Plus did you know that Thrasher worked on the latest Machine Gun Kelly album? Well let's dig in with Kevin Thrasher on the Rockcast.

One of the most legendary rock bands in history is the band Blue Oyster Cult. With their slogan of "On Tour Forever" of course they'd be one of the first bands we'd get to see live post pandemic. Oh and let's not forget there's that whole SNL skit about needing more cowbell, (and yes we talked at length about it.) Plus they put out a new album in 2020 that's full of classic BOC riffs and harmony's. It is an absolute honor to have on the Rockcast lead singer, Eric Bloom.

Joe Principe is the bassist and one of the founding members of the long running Chicago punk band Rise Against. A band that have become a household name for anyone who is a fan of rock music. They just announced their new album 'Nowhere Generation' due out on June 4th. We also talk about how they become comicized (made up word) for DC's Dark Nights: Metal comic book series. We also go a little down memory lane to the midwest punk scene of the 90's.

Let me first say that the new Chevelle album Niratias is absolutely incredible. The word is actually an acronym for "Nothing is real and this is a simulation." Seems pretty fitting for the times we're in. Pete and I discuss the album, the themes, the pandemic, the business and how much the business of music is not healthy for the artists.

The world of rock and rap have been colliding for years, but more and more artists are using the two styles together to create a musical style all their own. One of the newest artists to do that is Zero 9:36 and he's not apologizing for his rock roots, in fact he's embracing them. Let's meet him and find out what makes his music tic.

Just a good quick hit, fun time rock and roll conversation the legendary punk rock band The Offspring. Guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman and Bryan "Dexter" Holland join us via zoom from their studio where they've been putting the finishing touches on their new album 'Let The Bad Times Roll' The title track is out and now and the whole thing will be released on April 16th.

If you listened to this podcast or me on the radio by this point you probably know that Leigh and I truly are old friends. We did tend to get a little retrospective in this conversation, plus talk about our love of Football. Oh and Pop Evil have a new album coming out this spring, or so we hope.

Andy Biersack is the lead singer of the band Black Veil Brides. Over the past decade or so Black Veil Brides have amassed a giant hard core following and for good reason. Now with the release of the song "Scarlet Cross" they are poised to gain more followers. We find out about their new album and get the low down on the Amazon Prime show 'Paradise City' staring Andy and Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce.

You know Corey Taylor as the lead singer of Slipknot. Also as the lead singer of Stone Sour. Also has an accomplished author. Just cause now he's a solo artist too. Last fall he put out his debut solo album entitled 'CMFT' I think you can figure out what that stands for. Now it's time to get into it further with the one and only Corey Taylor.PS...Kaytie is back for this one as well.

Listen, this conversation with Shaun Morgan of Seether involves religion, it involves mental health and drug addiction, it involves the subject of current world issues and of course we talk music too. I Cutter can honestly tell you that it's very rare that a recorded conversation in front of a microphone goes this deep. I have the utmost love and respect for this man. This conversation is filled with brutal honesty about subjects that are not always easy to talk about. This is worth your time. Seether's 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum' is available everywhere now.

The Human Condition is the name of the 7th studio album from Kentucky's modern southern rock heroes Black Stone Cherry. Yet there is a heaviness to the album that we haven't heard from them. Ben Wells is the guitarist of Black Stone Cherry and you know how I love my riffs! Let's catch up and dig in on Black Stone and The Human Condition.

If you dig back through some of these episodes you'll find the first time I ever had the chance to meet and have a conversation with Sam Carter, the lead singer of the UK metalcore band Architects. That sold out show that evening sold me on everything this band has ever done and now they are back with an actual mainstream rock hit. Their new album 'For Those That Wish to Exist' will be out on February 26th. Let's get into it with Sam Carter from Architects.

Full disclosure when I set everything up for Taylor to return to the Rockcast it was my birthday and therefore wished me a happy birthday a couple of times. Besides that though we nerd out on guitar players, talk about building Pink Floyd puzzles and go in depth on the new album ‘Death By Rock and Roll’ and more specifically their two new songs “25” and “And so it Went.”

Throughout the month of January Avatar has been holding special live stream concerts. Every Saturday with a new theme. The first was about their latest album Hunter Gatherer and then different eras of the band every Saturday. Lead singer and all around amazing human Johannes Ekerstrom joins me on Cutter's Rockcast

Yes the grammy's have been postponed and they don't really pay very close attention to the world of hard rock, but In This Moment have shined through and have been nominated for best metal performance. I catch up with lead singer of In This Moment and the amazing Maria Brink to discuss it further. *note* This conversation took place just before Christmas and before we knew the Grammy's were postponed.

By this point we probably all know the emotional roller coaster ride that has been the life of Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of Puddle of Mudd. In the first part of this century it was hard pressed to find a more popular band, but drugs, alcohol and as Wes says women ultimately were the downfall. Then in 2019 he put out a new album called ‘Welcome to Galvania’ and rock radio welcomed them back with open arms. Sober, wiser, and more creative than ever we end 2020 with a conversation with Wes Scantlin.

Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge, but he's also the lead singer of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, plus he's an accomplished solo artist in his own right. Alter Bridge put out a version of their latest album 'Walk the Sky' called 'Walk The Sky 2.0' that features one new song "Last Rights" and a bunch of songs recorded live during their shortened US tour in support of the album. Myles is an amazing and good dude and we're always happy to have him on the Rockcast.A

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust returns to the Rockcast as they get set to do another live stream concert on January 8th. This time they will be playing their 3rd album 'Animosity' in it's entirety. So we're digging back in time and talking about that landmark album.

The power of the monolith compelled me to have Utah's own Royal Bliss on the show. Although it didn't take much convincing as they are old friends, plus they currently have another top 20 single. That song is of course called "Medication" and the did it with former Sick Puppy, Shim. It was time to catch up with Neil and Taylor from Royal Bliss.

'Medium Rarities' is the name of a compilation album by Mastodon that features one new song and a bunch of hard to find, covers and live songs. Time to catch up with one of the best guitarists in hard rock/heavy metal Bill Kelliher of Mastodon.

This conversation was actually recorded on Halloween and I was proudly wearing my Batman onesie will talking to Royal Blood. The two piece band joined me via Zoom from England to talk about their latest song "Trouble's Coming" and what's going on with their upcoming third album. Also me being the nerd I am I had to ask how they make this huge sound with just the two of them.

Ayron Jones is a Seattle born guitarist and singer/songwriter. He hails from the same neighborhood as Jimi Hendrix but a Hendrix clone he is not. Being influenced by the blues, hard rock, hip-hop and R&B Ayron has a sound all his own. Let's find out more plus a special Rockcast exclusive live performance of hit single "Take Me Away."

I can't even begin to explain how deep this conversation goes. Jason Alon Butler is the lead singer of Fever 333 who are just as much a revolution as they are a band. Jason had been on the front lines of the most recent protests and wrote the new ep 'Wrong Generation' all about it. Kaytie, myself and Jason are getting into it on the latest episode of Cutter's Rockcast.

Brandon Saller... former drummer/ vocalist now official frontman for Atreyu joins Cutter and Kaytie for an update on the band status, new music, touring info and more.

Chris Daughtry is of course the lead singer of the band of his name sake. He rose to fame in the early 2000's after being a runner up on American Idol. Of course the dude is a rock guy and if he ever needed to prove it, he's done just that with his latest release "World on Fire."

It's been 9 years since Evanescence released a proper album. Soon that will change with 'The Bitter Truth' but first Amy Lee is using her power for good with the song "Use My Voice." Amy is truly a wonderful human being and one of the most intelligent women I've ever met so it's about time she joins us for a conversation on the Rockcast.

Artists for Recovery is the name that has been given to a slew of artists that are now sober and are raising awareness for one of the worst epidemics this country has ever seen. The song "Maybe it's Time" by Sixx:A.M. has been re-released with Corey Taylor, Ivan Moody, Tommy Vext, Slash, Joe Elliot and more and they did to put money (literally) where their mouth is for the opioid problem. James Micheal joins me for a quick conversation to discuss this further.

The two piece rock and roll band Cleopatrick hale form Cobourg, Ontario, Canada and Kaytie and I have been listening to them for a couple of years. With the official single release in the States of their song "Hometown" they are poised to do amazing things. New album is coming, as we get an introduction to Cleopatrick.

Eric is of course one of the two singers in the band I Prevail. With their last two singles featuring guest spots, one with rapper Joyner Lucas in the song "DOA" and of course "Every Time You Leave" featuring Canadian singer Delaney Jane a conversation needed to happen about mash up of genres going on here. Plus what exactly are I Prevail up to during this pandemic?