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Great up and coming band with a powerful message. Fire From The Gods is a band out of Austin, TX. Lead vocalist AJ Cammer is the special guest on episode 117 of the DOMKcast. The band has been around since 2015 and released two albums to date. Their first "Narrative" deals with the issues of AJ who sunk into a deep depression at a certain time period in his life with feelings of emptiness and unfulfillment. Finding a purpose in his art and music, AJ tells the continuous journey of one man in both of the albums from "Fire From The Gods". Narrative highlights a dark time period and "American Sun" is a continuation of the walk into a more positive light. The band is on tour right now with Five Finger Death Punch and Three Days Grace. See Fire From The Gods when they come to a city near you. Hear their new song "Right Now" at the end of the episode. Full conversation with AJ Cammer of Fire From The Gods on episode 118 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

New album from the band Through Fire out now called "All Animal". Lead guitarist Justin McCain is the special guest on episode 117. Hitting the road with Broken Love and Saul next month, see them at a city near you. Hear about the balance between fatherhood and the rockstar life as Justin as two kids of his own. Full conversation with Justin McCain of Through Fire on episode 117 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

An old friend stopped by to hang with Lunchbox and Promo Brady this week. Promo Dave is back in Tulsa and has taken him no time at all to plug back into the local music scene. Dave ventured out to California for a few years and recently moved back to his old stomping grounds. A great conversation about the difference between the two music scenes(Northern California and Oklahoma), the decision to drop "Promo" from his name, and what he has on the horizon with his band The Haters. Dave has also been playing a few gigs with Bandcamp from time to time so ample opportunities to seehim in action around town. A little more grounded these days with a wife and two kids. Dave talks about his venture out to California and what he missed the most about Tulsa. Hear the full conversation with Promo Dave on episode 116 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The obsession with a "perfect" persona is the overall theme of the new album from called "Flawed Design". Adam Gontier and Mike Mushok are the special guests on episode 115 of the DOMKcast. Social media is king these days and everybody is all in on portraying the "perfect" life. Saint Asonia provides encouragement to not chase after those superficial goals and embrace your flaws. It's what makes you unique. Mike revealed in the conversation that he's one of the few people left on earth without a social media account of any kind. Deep and personal lyrics are laced throughout the new album. You'll hear about the events that led to the song "This August Day" where Adam articulates missing the birth of his son due to a stint in rehab. Realizing that the most important thing for him and his family was to rid the demons from the past. The dynamic is different these days being on the road-both Adam and Mike having kids. They talk about being a father and the balancing act of taking care of those responsibilities and enjoying their passion that they've cultivated in Saint Asonia. Mike gave us an update on the plans of Staind. Will they be doing more touring in the future? Find out that and more on episode 115 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRock

New album due out October 25th called "All Hail". Veteran rockers Norma Jean are poised to do big things in 2020. Hitting the road with Devil Wears Prada and going to make their way through the states to finish out the year. The band has undergone several lineup changes over the years. None of the original members in the band are currently in Norma Jean. The most recent lineup change happening with the departure of guitarist Jeff Hickey who has had troubles with alcoholism. Lead vocalist Corey Brandon talked Jeff's exit and many other topics on episode 114 of the DOMKcast. Corey's been on the DOMKcast before to talk about his other band Hundred Suns. He's focused his attention on Norma Jean of late. Corey talked about the differences between his two bands and how the recording process goes. Hear their new song "Mind Over Mind" at the end of this episode. Enjoy! #DOMKRocks

Offering a release to the constant negative news cycle that we've been enindated with for years is crucial in keeping your sanity. It was the goal of Sum 41 to provide that release with their new album "Order In Decline". With songs like "Out For Blood" and "45", this is their loudest and aggressive album yet. Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley is the special guest on episode 113 of the DOMKcast. The band has been around since 2001 emerging onto the rock music scene with their hit "Fat Lip". They continued on and built a loyal fanbase. Deryck talked about his struggles with alcohol. He is 5 years sober-at one point was told by a doctor that if he took one more drink he might die. Deryck viewed alcohol as just a thing he did as opposed to being addicted. In terms of transitioning out of drinking on a consistent basis, he found it was basically like turning off a switch for him. He had to find a different release and put all of his energy into that. Sum 41 is celebrating the 15 year anniversary of their album "Chuck". The band will be hitting the road this fall and playing all of the songs off of that album with some of their newer stuff off of "Order In Decline" mixed in. Hear the full conversation with Deryck Whibley of the band Sum 41 on episode 113 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd is back and making awesome music with his bandmates again. A rocky past which included run-ins with the law, substance abuse, and more are in the rearview mirror. Wes is 2 years sober. He talked about the impact that his sobriety has had on his life and career on the DOMKcast. Wes saying "I'm lucky to be alive".Hear about the new Puddle Of Mudd album "Welcome To Galvania", Puddle of Mudd's first gig playing at a porn party, and getting permantly banned from Graceland for doing a Jack Hammer in the pool. New song out "Uh Oh" that you'll be able to hear at the end of the episode. Great to hear Wes doing well and poised to do awesome things with Puddle Of Mudd again. Hear the full conversation with Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd on episode 111 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

September of the band September Mourning is the special guest on episode 111 of the DOMKcast. New song out "Unholy". Hear it at the end of the episode. Enjoy! #DOMKRocks

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is back with a new song "Shooting Star". Lead vocalist Ronnie Winter is the special guest on episode 110 of the DOMKcast. Been around since the early 2000's, Ronnie talks about how they've been able to sustain success and build their fanbase. Signed to a major record label in the early part of their career, now do it all on their own. Their fanbase has inspired them to continue on after all of these years. New song out called "Shooting Star" which you'll be able to hear at the end of the episode. This song tackles the tough subject of addiction. Ronnie explains what the song means to him. The band is thinking covers album in the near future after they released a cover of the Men At Work classic "Land Down Under". The lyrics to many of the songs by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have spiritual elements. Ronnie explains how his spirituality has helped him throughout his career and the difference between being spiritual and being religious. Hear the full conversation with Ronnie Winter of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on episode 110 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

A fun rock record is what Dinosaur Pile Up set out to achieve and ackomplished just that with their latest album "Celebrity Mansions". Lyrically, the album chronicals the bands struggles to break through. Musically, they wanted to make a fun record that you would put on at a party and grab a beer. We all have those vivid memories or living them out right now. An album you can put onto unwind and forget about lifes worries. Matt Bigland, lead vocalist of Dinosaur Pile Up is the special guest on this episode of the DOMKcast. He went in depth about what "Celebrity Mansions" means to him. Currently on the road right now with Shinedown and Badflower-Matt says they're enjoying their experience with those guys. Siting Brent Smith as such a wildly positive dude. He explained the story behind how they came up with their name Dinosaur Pile Up-finding their inspiration in the King Kong remake. They're new song "Back Foot" has a bit of rap cadensce to it. Where did Matt find the inspiration to that? You'll be surprised. Hear the full conversation with Matt Bigland of Dinosaur Pile Up on episode 109 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

A tremendous story coming from a friend of the DOMKcast. Josey Scott formerly of Saliva has been apart of DOMK in the past. He came up to the KMOD studios to hang out with Lunchbox and Promo Brady to share details about a new family member that he discovered after going through ancestry.com. Ironically enough, it required a sample of his "saliva". His discovery was life-changing. The results found that he had a sister that was born in Phoenix years ago. He made contact with his new sibling by the name of Savannah and flew her and her family out to Tulsa. You'll hear from both Josey and his new sister Savannah on episode 108 of the DOMKcast. What is her perspective of the news? Was she familiar with the band Saliva? The two united for the first time last week and will share their story. Enjoy! #DOMKRocks

Continuing to highlight some of the tremendous rock bands in northestern Oklahoma. Hear from The Normandys on episode 107. Opening up for Faster Pussycat August 13th and have a music video out for their song "Forgive and Forget". Hear the full convo with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. #DOMKRocks

Highlighting the awesome talent in northeastern Oklahoma this week. Hear the guys from Grind on episode 106. New album out and they will be celebrating the release soon. Hear the full convo with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. #DOMKRocks

Could you be seeing John Cooper of Skillet at a comic-con near you? Skillet has their first comic book called Eden set to be released at the end of the month. John Cooper is the special guest on the DOMKcast this week. A loyal fan of comic books since he was a kid, John said coming up with his own graphic novel is a bit of a bucket list moment for him. Promo Brady and John dissect the awesomeness and the flaws of the Avengers series. New album out now "Victorious". John has been making the rounds and promoting the brand new album which even included a performance at 6am on Fox and Friends. John has a different lifestyle out on the road as opposed to the normal rockstar cliche. Him and his wife Koorey who is also in Skillet take their two children with them anytime they hit the road. John talked about the diversity that they get to experience at an early age and also the ability to accept others for who they are. Heavily into his faith, touches on how christianity has helped him keep a level head throughout the years and the success that Skillet has had. It has been something for him that has kept him grounded and put things into perspective. What are the plans for his side project Fight The Furry which he recently started up? Can we expect to see them on the road? Find out about that and more on episode 105 of the DOMKcast with John Cooper of Skillet. #DOMKRocks

The writing process is a fascinating thing. Everybody has their own quirks, method, and overall ways to get inspired. Neil Fallon admits that it's not something you can just sit down with a pad and paper and start piecing together a song. Nothing productive comes out of that setting. He says "The majority of the time, I get song ideas when I'm stuck in D.C. traffic." He is the special guest on episode 104 of the DOMKcast. Clutch is an intriguing story-started their own record label in 2008 called Weathermaker Records. Their last album was Book Of Bad Decisions released in 2018, hear when their plans are to write and record a new album. They're releasing the Weathermaker Vault Series throughout the summer; a compilation of outside the box covers that they recorded. They've already released their rendition of "Evil" by Willie Dixon and ZZ Top's song "Precious and Grace". Neil sounds off about what young -up-and-coming bands deal with these days. Hear the full conversation with Neil Fallon of Clutch on episode 104 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

If you're stuck in a negative cycle with no sign of anything positive in sight, do you swim with the current or have the courage to go against it? Often we accept our issues as the norm but what if one positive action lead to a new life filled with perspective that pushes you closer to a since of happiness. You'll hear more about the story of Brian Head Welch in episode 103 of the DOMKcast.His inspiring journey was told in the showtime documentary "Loud Crazy Love". Brian quit Korn in 2005, walking away from a 23 million dollar recording contract to raise his daughter full-time. It was in this time period where he found his spiritual journey as well-finding peace in christianity. This helped him conquer some of those demons from years past and focus his attention on his daughter Jenna who recently turned 21 years old. His journey wasn't necessarily smooth sailing at this point. Brian had to overcome many obstacles in his years outside of Korn and grow as a person. As he points out in the conversation below, his faith does not necessarily align with the religion that is predominant in America. Believing that there shouldn't be any categories or castings into a group. Christianity is one denomination and we should be accepting of others-not ridiculing them. Did Bryan listen to much Korn while was away from the band between the years 2005 and 2013? He admits that he would critique the albums that were made from time to time. Being a guitarist, he suggestions were always turn Monkey's guitar up a bit. He said it was difficult to listen to Korn during this time period. Ultimately, rejoining the band in 2013 with a more positive outlook which heavily influenced other members of the band. Korn is older, wiser, and stronger than ever.New album "The Nothing" due out September 13th, Brian gave us some insight on the overall feel of the album. Jonathan Davis dealt with major emotional issues over the last couple of years and it spills out into this album. Could we be getting a covers album from Korn soon? The idea has been tossed around and Brian says it's something the band has been wanting to do for awhile. They have a few covers banked and will explore the idea. The anticipation of the new Korn album "The Nothing" is immense. We anxiously await it's arrival on September 13th. Hear the full conversation with Brian Head Welch of Korn on episode 103 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

An amazing story of perserverence in episode 102 of the DOMKcast. Neal Middleton is the lead vocalist of the band Royal Bliss and he has overcome many obstacles in his career. Fell from a building 35 feet in the air and was paralyzed from the waist down. That didn't stop Neal from quiting the band. He taught himself how to walk all over again-convincing his bandmates to weight while he got back into shape and ready to get back out on the road. They're new song "Pain" deals overcoming that resonating negative voice inside your head that controls you at times throughout your life. Hear the full song at the end of the episode. Neal tried out for The Voice years ago and talked about his experience which wasn't exactly positive by any stretch of the imagination. Royal Bliss is out of Salt Lake City and has been around for years. At one point was deemed the unluckiest band in rock. You can look at it more on the "glass is full" side of things and say that it's remarkable how much resiliance they've shown over their career. Hear the full conversation with Neal Middleton of the band Royal Bliss on episode 102 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Nick Reese of the band Joyous Wolf was heavily influenced by classic rock growing up. But what is considered classic rock these days? His definition is Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Music from the 50's and 60's when rock n' roll was in it's rawest form. Now-a-days people's perception of classic rock is a little different Nick discusses this with Lunchbox and Promo Brady on episode 101 of the DOMKcast. Joyous Wolf is a young up and coming band from Southern California-currently on the road with Buckcherry. The band met at 6th grade orientation and started walking down the path towards a career in the music industry. Joyous Wolf didn't want to be defined by their name and decided use an online generator to spit out some ideas for a name. Initially it gave the idea of Joyous Wolves. The band decided to make it singular and went with Joyous Wolf. Nick talks about his experiences as a musician in the early-going-playing anywhere and everywhere just to get some experience. Learn about the journey of Joyous Wolf from lead vocalist of the band Nick Reese on episode 101 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Celebrating episode 100 of the DOMKcast. Thank you for listening and being apart of our ever-growing community of music lovers. Henry De Jong of Alien Weaponry is the special guest this week. On the Rocklahoma lineup this year-these guys have a unique story. The first thrash metal band out of New Zealand. Hear Henry De Jong on episode 100 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Episode 99 of the DOMKcast with Blake Bedsaul of the band SAUL.

A real life school of rock down in Dallas, Tx run by Norman Matthews of the band As Strange As Angels. Move over Jack Black, Norman is poised to turn The Sound Foundation into a thriving company with an incredible purpose. He is the special guest on episode 98 of the DOMKcast. Formerly of the band Murder FM, Norman left to focus his full attention on raising his son after a divorce rocked his personal life. He has emerged with his solo project called As Strange As Angels and released their debut EP "Mirror, Mirror". It includes the title trac which can be heard at the end of the episode. Norman reflects on the last couple of years and how his priorities have changed. Hear the full conversation with Norman Matthews of the band As Strange As Angels on episode 98 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Mark Morton had the pleasure of working with Chester Bennington on the song "Cross Off". How did the collaboration with the late lead vocalist of Linkin Park come about? Mark says he came up with a wish list of vocalists that he would like to include on his solo album "Anesthetic" and Chester was at the top of the list. He was a little reluctant at first and thought he would be too busy. Turned out to be not the case-Chester heard the demo of "Cross Off" and wanted to be apart of it. Writing and recording a song is a personal, emotional experience-Mark connected with him on that level as they began to open up and find common ground. Mark Morton's first solo album "Anesthetic" is complete and out now. It features a plethora of lead vocalists including Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, Jacoby Shaddix, Myles Kennedy and Mark Laneganof Screaming Trees. Was the album more work than he anticipated? Mark Morton discussed the expectation he had going into the process. What's next for Mark Morton? Is there a new Lamb of God album in the works? He gives Lunchbox and Promo Brady the heads up that writing and recording is underway. They reminisce about the last Lamb of God show in Tulsa at the Brady Theater. Mark along with many is convinced that it's haunted. Here the full conversation with Mark Morton of Lamb of God on episode 97 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How do you get Brent Smith of Shinedown to be taken a-back by anything? That moment happened in a new episode of the DOMKcast. Promo Brady sharing with Brent his daughters interpretation of the song "Get Up" was spot on and everything that is trying to be conveyed. The simple message of getting up after failures and trying again is a powerful one. The song was written about Shinedown bassist Eric Bass who has had his battles with clinical depression over the years. The subject of anxiety and depression has been brought up in a different light lately due to the chatter coming more from a place of understanding than judgement. This is a condition that many deal with in the U.S. One of the main messages in Shinedown's latest album "Attention, Attention" is a person's journey to conquering demons in their life. Brent Smith reflect's on the success of the album coming up on the year anniversary of the release. Title track of the album showcases Brent's rapping abilities. We did a deep-dive into his hip-hop influences and what made him want to include some rap in his work. Perhaps a new fan favorite as he plans on including the song in the set at Rocklahoma this year Memorial Day Weekend in Pryor, USA. The landscape of the music business has changed since Shinedown emerged in the early 2000's. Streaming services have put their footprint on today's culture making music more accessible than ever. How has Shinedown adapted over the years? Brent makes the point that the industry has shifted and you have to pivot with it. Focusing more on live shows these days can be beneficial and sound advice for any band. See Shinedown at Rocklahoma this year. Hear the full conversation with Brent Smith on episode 96 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRock

Excitement and anxiousness are two similar emotions. Imagine having both tied up something you love-your passion that you've spent years cultivating. Imagine having the courage to lean into your anxiety and conquer it. That's what Josh Katz, lead vocalist of the band Badflower has done over the past couple of years. The emergence of their song "Ghost" deals with the topic of suicide-a fictional tale of a guy coping with those thoughts. This is based on similar thoughts that Josh has had in his life. Expressing those feelings through his music has allowed him to be comfortable with who he is as a person. Dealing with anxiety is a constant battle-there are good days and bad days. Having the confidence to continue on is something that Josh has achieved. This raw and real story has magnetized people to Badflower, growing in popularity over the last few years with songs like "Ghost" and "Heroin".New album out called "OK, I'm Sick". One of the more personal tracks is the song "Promise Me". It deals with the emotions of realizing you're loosing your childhood and those initial feelings of first experiences. Many firsts through love, heartbreak, excitement, and passion. It's tough to replicate the feeling that you get when you experience those things as a kid. It's new and exciting. You still might have the elation of experience in adulthood but it never compares to your first. The band is on the road right now and will be apart of DOMK Jam 1 at the historical Cain's Ballroom April 24th. Ticket info is available at cainsballroom.com. Hear the full conversation that Lunchbox and Promo Brady had with Josh Katz on Badflower on episode 95 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRock

From Ashes To New planning on releasing new music by the end of the year? That's Lance Dowdle lead guitarist of the band says they're shooting for-working on a concept and new songs as we speak. Lance guarantees this next album will be the one that keeps them on the rock landscape permanently. Enjoying success off of their latest album "The Future", Lance says that it's been a wild ride so far. The band has undergone a few lineup changes over the past few years but has found the right combination of people joking around with each other and not getting offended. They've created a comfort level with each other that is crucial in any situation where you're going to be in a confined space for an insane amount of time while being on the road. Lance touched on the success of their song "Crazy". He said that song wasn't originally on the record. It was a late addition after the album got handed back to the guys from the record label and told "You need more". They went back into the studio and recorded "Crazy" in 40 minutes. The rest is history. Such an ironic story in terms of the writing process. When it feels right, it can take you no time at all. Unfortunately, there are many times where it doesn't happen like that and you have to drudge through the drudgery. Lance and From Ashes To New were at the Diamond Ballroom earlier this week. He talked about their last experience there with a scorpion onstage. A conversation about phobia's broke out. With the amount of critters hanging around the Diamond Ballroom, Lance suggested they should open a petting zoo. New music is on the horizon and perhaps we'll get it by the end of the year. Hear the full conversation with Lance Dowdle of From Ashes To New on episode 94 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How is life after exiting the band Sick Puppies? Former lead vocalist SHIM is doing his own thing now and has a solo album out. Hear about new music, touring plans and his podcast. SHIM is the special guest on episode 93 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The most empowering thing you can do as a human being is "Let It Go"! That is the subject matter of the latest song “Victim” from the band Sunflower Dead. Lead vocalist Michael Del Pizzo is the special guest on episode 92 of the DOMKcast. Studies have shown that letting go of something emotionally actually shows up on a brain scan. It's the equivalent of doing bicep curl or a pushup. It conditions your brain; which leads to better decision making down the road. Holding onto negative things in your life often becomes a crutch or form of control. As ironic as it sounds, the best way to regain control of your life it in fact to let go of negativity. Michael wrote the song "Victim" to convey the message that it's okay to let go of negative energy in your life and replace it with something positive. Michael tells Lunchbox and Promo Brady “Sometimes as a song-writer, you get lucky and write something that effects people in different ways. There’s been many people reaching out and telling me their interpretation and how the song helped them. That’s the best feeling.” Many times the greatest weapon against negativity is a little positivity. This is a message that can resonate in today's society. As Michael explains "Sometimes I wake up and think, I've had it. But I have to stop myself and think; you know what, Things could be worse." Re-framing the negativity into something positive is a skill that will pay dividends down the road. New album from Sunflower Dead called “COMA” is out now. Also, Michael explains how the band got their name Sunflower Dead. Hearing touring plans and how the weather’s been in Southern California lately. Listen to the full conversation with Michael Del Pizzo of the band Sunflower Dead and hear their song "Victim" on episode 92 of the DOMKcast. New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio App. #DOMKRocks

Savage After Midnight has a story of overcoming bad luck and perserving to get to the release of their EP "11:59" which is due out March 8th. Lead vocalist, Shi is the special guest on the DOMKcast this week. Shi called us from Las Vegas so naturally stories of drunken debotury in Sin City ensued. Savage After Midnight is on the road with Pop Evil right now. He talked about his experience with those guys. The band has plenty of recorded material and plans on releasing another EP called "12:01" by the end of the year. They've overcome many obstacles along the way; a studio fire being the most notable situation. Hear about that and more on episode 91 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

What are your triggers that provoke anxious feelings? Are you doing what you can bipass those things? These are just a few questions that Howard Jones asked himself. This prompted him to leave Killswitch Engage and unplug from the world for awhile. He went on a search to find the root of his anxiety. Getting rid of his cell phone and doing a healthy amount of hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities that required isolation. Soul searching was priority #1 and he went off the grid for almost 3 years before re-emerging with the band Devil You Know now known as Light The Torch. You can see them at Rocklahoma this year. Howard is an intriguing story of emotional triumph. Determined to stay at a good place in his life, he opts not to engage in any form of social media. He just doesn't find a need for it in his life and would rather focus on other things. Hear about the new album "Revival", and touring with Sevendust and In This Moment. Howard is an avid fisherman. Would he try noodling when he makes his way down to Oklahoma in May? He answers that question among others on episode 90 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Do you think society is descencitized by imagery of violence around us? That is the subject matter of the song from Royal Tusk called "Aftermath". Lead singer, Daniel Carriere is the special guest this week on the DOMKcast. In this day and age our choices for entertainment are vast. Anything from tablets, to smartphones, social media, and TV. We're consuming massive amounts of imagery on a daily basis. The message that Daniel is trying to convey in the song "Aftermath" basically challenges you to do an inventory of the things you watch. How much of it is violent subject matter? New album out now called "Tusk II". Daniel also touched on the differences between touring in the states and his home country of Canada. Hear the full conversation with Daniel Carriere of the band Royal Tusk on episode 89 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How did the band Beasto Blanco come up with their name? Chuck Garric claims the name came to him during a meditation session in the woods. He views the name as his alter-ego. Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper joined the show this week. Calico Cooper is the daughter of rock legend Alice Cooper. Got her start as the sadistic nurse for her dad's stage show. She's also delved into acting as well. What part of the entertainment business does she like better? Dancing, being apart of a band, or acting? Chuck has played with Billy Bob Thornton, Ted Nugent, and Journey in the past. He talked about his experiences with them what he learned. They will be playing Rocklahoma this year and have plans to release a new album. Hear the full conversation with Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper on episode 88 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

From New Orleans, the band Cane Hill is currently on tour with some of the nicest dudes in rock. Sevendust, Mark Tremonti and Cane Hill make a stop in OKC at the Diamond Ballroom in March and would be worth the drive. Devin Clark joins the DOMKcast for the first time this week. The band got their name from a psychiatric hospital in the UK and has a Alice In Chains feel to their sound. Devin said "Jar Of Flies" influenced their band heavily. Cane Hill will be performing at DreamHack gaming festival this year with Trivium and Hyro The Hero. Are the guys gamers? We asked Devin to give his Mt. Rushmore of Video Games. No old school Nintendo games made it on the list much to the chagrin of Lunchbox. Kill The Sun is the name of their new album. Devin went more in depth about the recording process and response from his fans. See Cane Hill this year while they are on the road with Sevendust and Mark Tremonti. Full conversation with Devin Clark of Cane Hill can be found on episode 87 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio app. Just type in DOMKcast.

Lead vocalist Brenton Dean of the band Holy White Hounds doing everyday activities while talking to Lunchbox and Promo Brady on the DOMKcast. We caught him while he was shopping at Target recently and chatted about where the band is at in terms of touring and balancing family life. A paradox that many bands are faced with. The older you get, the more anchored you become. Brenton admits it's hard leaving his son to go out on the road and missing pivitol moments in his life. New album was released late last year called "Say It With Your Mouth". We've played their new song "Perpetrator" over the last few months on DOMK. The new album was recorded in the same studio in Minnesota where Nirvana's final album "In Utero" was recorded. The genesis of the band was began in 2013 but these guys have known each other since their high school years. The comfortability of each other shine through in their music. Perhaps a little "Beck" can be detected in their sound. Hear Brenton's opinion who their major influences are. Holy White Hounds are a big fan of Tulsa and we got into an in-depth discussion about what the city has to offer these days. Everything from The Gathering Place, our booming downtown district, and of course The Hanson brothers. We hope to see this talented band hitting the road soon. Hear the full conversation with Brenton Dean of the band Holy White Hounds on episode 86 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio App.

Bringing the "fun" back to rock. Luke, Ross, and Kyle make-up the Canadian rock band "The Dirty Nil". New song out called "That's What Heaven Feels Like". New album out called "Master Volume". Hear the bands touring plans and if they're going to make an appearance at Rocklahoma this year?The Dirty Nil have had memorable experiences over the years. Staying in incredibly disgusting hotel rooms. Back in 2015, they stayed at a hotel in East Dallas. Smoking rooms were the only ones available. To set the scene properly, there were plastic covers on the furniture and a room with the stench of old casino's reeking of cigarettes and disappointment. They woke up the next morning to a trail of ants down the hall. The band decided to snap a picture of it post on Reddit. The photo topped their WTF page. Disgusting hotels is a subject matter that has inspired music from the band in their song "Super 8". When asked to describe their sound and what genre they should be classified as, Luke responded with "We're the best band." These guys are poised to bring the "fun" back into the rock music scene. Hear the full conversation with Luke, Ross, and Kyle of The Dirty Nil on episode 85 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

An inspiring story of overcoming anxiety and depression. Matt Mullins, lead vocalist of the band Memphis May Fire is the special guest on episode 84 of the DOMKcast. Pinpointing the basis of his depression was key. Taking on a radical new treatment called EMD therapy, he was able to uncover the basis of his issues which turned out to be a traumatic experience on a plane. This had caused him to carry the weight of anxious thoughts for years. Matt can comfortably say today that he is free of depression and anxiety. This is the subject matter that he tackles in the new song from Memphis May Fire "The Old Me". An important subject given some 40 million people deal with some form of anxiety and depression on a daily basis which accounts for 18 percent of the population. Matt talks about their new album "Broken" which is out now.Memphis May Fire has been aggressively touring the last few years and are currently on the road with Atreyu. They've been on the road with Sevendust recently as well. Matt talked about the spiritual lyrics behind their album "Unconditional". Do they consider themselves a Christian Rock Band? Hear his views on that. He touched on his religious upbringing and how it shaped his life. Matt has an entrepreneurial mindset and decided to concoct his own beard oil. Yes, if you're in need of some new manscaping tools, Matt Mullins of Memphis May Fire has some beard oil to offer you. Hear about that, Matt's Mt. Rushmore of Christian Rock Bands, and more on episode 84 of the DOMKcast. New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio App. #DOMKRocks

New album out "Anon" and new song out "Monster". The Australian band Hands Like Houses have a unique sound and perspective poised to share it with their fans. Hands Like Houses have been together since 2008. Their latest album was a bit of a grueling process. Working on the project for 52 weeks straight, lead singer Trenton Woodley admitted that the band was at each others throats at times. Only natural when you spend that much time with anybody. "Anon" was released back in October. The band has enjoyed success off of their single "Monster" after the song got picked up by WWE for an event. Hands Like Houses also recorded an outside the box cover doing their rendition of Natalie Imbruglia's song "Torn". How has the band grown over the years with their sound? Trenton talks about that in depth. Their vision is a bit more polished since beginnings back in 2008. How does he feel they've grown as artists? Hear about their touring plans for the future and what the goals are of the band on episode 83 of the DOMKcast. New episodes available every Friday afternoon at 2pm on the iHeartRadio app, Spreaker, Stitcher, or iTunes. #DOMKRocks

A more polished Rage Against The Machine is how I would describe the sound of our latest guest on the DOMKcast. His stage name is Hyro The Hero. Originally from Houston. Migrated to LA to pursue his music career and released his debut album back in 2011. His second album "Flagged Channel" was released earlier this year. Why the huge gap in between releases? Hyro explains and talks about the message that he is trying to convey. His stage persona is a complete 180 compared to how he is in real life. This seemingly jovial guy turns into an enraged character with a purpose in concert. Hyro explains the switch that it takes to get into that persona. He offers his thoughts on the rap scene today. Tupac being the biggest influence musically on his career. Hyro The Hero is a big cereal fan so it's only appropriate that we get his Mt. Rushmore of cereals. Find out what made his top 4. New song out called "Bullet" which you'll hear at the end of the episode. Hyro sounds off on the subject in his song "Live Your F######G Life". We're walking around like zombies being enslaved to the smartphone these days according to him. Hear the full conversation with Hyro The Hero on the episode 82 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available Fridays at 2pm on iHeartRadio. Listen to DOMK Friday nights at 11pm on 97.5 KMOD.

Playing the drums since Jason Bonham was 4 years old, was there anything else that captured his attention for a bit in terms of interests? The answer is yes. Jason Bonham is heavily into motorcross and talked his love for it on episode 81 of the DOMKcast. Son of the late, great John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. Jason has talent in his genes. A working relationship with the greatest hard rock band of all time throughout his childhood. He used to call Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Robert. The majority of his time is soaked up by his project with Sammy Hagar called The Circle. He gave us an update on new music from those guys. Who would you put on your Mt Rushmore of Hard Rock bands? This spawned an intriguing conversation with Jason. He gave me his picks with a contingency that Led Zeppelin is already up there being the major influence for so many bands. Jason is a record guy. We dove into the experience of albums and it's different now-a-days. He gave us the rundown of his sterio system at his house which includes a Macintosh record player. You just can't replace the experience of vinyl. When Jason plays Led Zeppelin songs, does he try to give it his own flare or does he does try to emmulate his father? Hear his answer to that question and many others on episode 81 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio app. Listen to DOMK Friday nights at 11pm on 97.5 KMOD.

How do you balance fatherly responsibilities while being on the road with a band? That's what Jayden Panesso of the band Sylar is faced with these days with a 3-month old daughter at home. Technology advances have helped imensely with Facetime and Skype. But how much does he miss his daughter while on the road? Jayden, Lunchbox and Promo Brady have a great talk about being a dad on episode 80 of the DOMKcast. Sylar is originally from Queens, New York. How did their surroundings influence their sound? The band champions the classic sound of Nu-Metal. Jayden cites many of the Nu-Metal bands as his major influences. New album out called "Seasons". Just like the seasons over the years, Jayden talks about the changes the band has undergone. New song "All Or Nothing" that you'll hear at the end of the episode. The guys from Sylar tour relentlessly throughout the year. Jayden called us from the side of the road in New Mexico. Naturally, jokes about Breaking Bad ensued which spawned a rehashing of one of the greatest shows of all-time. How close are they to Beartooth? Sylar has hit the road with those guys a few times over the years and Caleb Shomo has produced their first two albums. What's next for Sylar? Jayden answers that question and gives us an update on touring plans for 2019. Hear the complete conversation with Jayden Panesso of the band Sylar on episode 80 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

What is the "American Dream" these days? The band Hatebreed tackled that subject in their song "A.D." off of their latest album "Concrete Confessional". A univocal message that raises the anxiety of now-a-days. There's a certain aspect that has you even scared to go out of the house at times. Drummer Matt Byrne joins the DOMKcast on episode 79. In town not too long ago with GWAR at the Cain's Ballroom. Matt has enjoyed his time with them on the road. Matt was the fill-in drummer for Late Night with Seth Myers. What was it like being apart of a structured talkshow and how does it differ from performing onstage with Hatebreed? Matt admitted it was an adjustment watching for his cues. What are some Do's and Don'ts to follow if you want to be a successful band? Matt highlighted some of things that he tries to abide by. One for anybody to follow would be to keep your partying in check. Obviously that's something that can not only destroy your career but your life as well.What does Matt do in his downtime? He enjoys time at his house in upstate New York. Hiking and seclusion are on the list of musts during this time. The exact opposite of life on the road. The band has a reputation for touring relentlessly over the years. It's great to get a break but nothing replaces the feeling of performing live in-front of a crowd. The latest album from Hatebreed is "Concrete Confessional" released back in 2016. Worth the listen. Hear the full conversation with Matt Byrne of Hatebreed on episode 79 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

New Korn in the works for 2019? Jonathan Davis of Korn joins the DOMKcast. On the road with the Black Labyrinth tour and made a stop in Tulsa at the Cain's Ballroom. Jonathan says his solo stuff has more of a mellow feel to it compared to the music he's created with Korn. Speaking of which, Jonathan says that he will start laying down the vocals after he wraps up his solo tour. Perhaps we'll get a new album from them in 2019. We talked about the process of recording a new album with him. Sometimes it takes no time at all and others it's more of a time consuming process. Just looking for that inspiration and acting on it. Hear his Mt. Rushmore of New Wave bands. The category of music Jonathan Davis was a huge fan of growing up. His musical background influenced by his father who owned a music store in California. Originally from Bakersfield, California. Hear about his upbringing out there. Korn played a few shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their landmark album "Follow The Leader". Hear about his experiences and reminiscing about that time period where Korn dominated the show TRL on MTV amongst all the boybands. According to Jonathan Davis, "we were carrying the rock flag around that time and it felt good." Hear the full conversation with Jonathan Davis of Korn on episode 78 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The Canadian rock music scene is not just about Nickelback. The country is rich with talent in the rock world with the emergence of some eclectic bands like The Glorious Sons, Monster Truck and Justin & Tarek from the band The Blue Stones. A two-piece band originally from Windsor Canada. Has a sound comparable to The Black Keys and Royal Blood. They are the special guests this week on the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. The re-release of their album "Black Holes" will happen Friday October 26th. You'll hear the title track off their album at the end of this episode. It tackles the subject of independence. That first little taste that you get directly out of high school and college. Always an experimental time. It's left 100% up to you. Which path will you take? When talking about the message that they were trying to convey with the song Justin & Tarek said "It's about trying to choose between something secure, the safe choice or taking a risk on a path that might be a black hole but could lead to something great.". Huge sports fans and got the opportunity to have one of their songs played during Monday Night Football. Both are admitted Lions fans and talked about the trepidation that goes along with that. The guys and Lunchbox go back and forth about which is worse situation The Lions or The Browns? Hear about their experience playing just outside Wrigley Field before a Pearl Jam concert and the reception they got out on the streets. What are the bands future plans in terms of touring? Hopefully they will be making their way to Oklahoma soon. Full conversation with Justin & Tarek from the band The Blue Stones on episode 77 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Your legacy is the only thing you leave behind in this world. The Protest convey's that message in the album artwork of their latest effort "Legacy". Lead vocalist Josh Bramlett is the special guest this week on the DOMKcast. New song out called "Noise Revolution" which you'll hear at the end of the episode. Josh's first passion was basketball. Make sense when you find out the band is from Indiana. It's in their blood out there. A band with a positive message but heavier sound. They do have christian beliefs but don't consider themselves a christian band. How have their christian beliefs affected them in their dealings with record labels? Has it given them a bit of a stigma or has it been embraced? Hear about the trials and tribulations that the band has had to endure not only with the people in the music business.At the end of the day, they just want to reach people and uplift them. That's something they've never lost sight of. Their nickname is "The Road Warriors" playing over 150 shows every year. Where would they like to tour in the future that they haven't already been? Hear touring stories and their aggressive approach to getting their stuff heard in the episode. It's refreshing to hear such a positive message in a negative climate. For a little piece of that, listen to episode 76 of the DOMKcast with Josh Bramlett of the band The Protest. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday afternoon at 2pm on the iHeartRadio App.

Nashville is rich with talent in the rock scene these days and this week's guest is another example. Tyler & Caleb from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown join the DOMKcast. A classic blues rock sound with energy and enthusiasm. At such an early juncture in their career, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown have toured with some big names in the business like AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and more. What did they learn from these heavy hitters in the industry? Hear their stories on this week's episode. They still reside in Nashville where they run around with another Nashville based rock band Halestorm. Regular fishing trips with the guys occur in their downtime. The band's first self-titled album was recorded in Tyler Bryant's basement. The band has had their struggles with record labels and are in the process of getting the rights to their songs back from their former employers. The frustrating tails of a band not being able to play their own songs. Imagine that! Graham Whitford, son of Brad Whitford of Aerosmith plays on guitar in the band. Hear how Tyler Bryant got hooked up with him. A great recourse for advice not too far away. These young, up-and-comers will be at the Cain's Ballroom October 17th with Clutch and Sevendust. Fun, energetic band with a classic blues rock sound. Almost refreshing to hear it these days. Hear the guys talks about what they prefer in terms releasing new material. Albums or EPs? That is the question these days. Tyler and Caleb from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown on episode 75 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Full of piss and vinegar. That is how the band Kaleido has been described over the years. Been in the indie rock scene for a bit and originally from Detroit, Michigan. Christina Chriss fronts the band and joined the DOMKcast on episode 74. Hear about her rapping abilities. She celebrates all types of music and that lead her to experimenting with rap on her solo stuff. Hear about her epic ecounter with popstar Justin Bieber. A moment she'll never forget for all the wrong reasons. The band is good friends with Alien Ant Farm and has worked with them in the past. Any plans to do anything in the future? Kaleido has also been apart of shiprocked and hear about her experiences performing with members of Papa Roach and Filter. Did they pull any rockstar moves like throwing TV's into the ocean or anything along those lines? You'll have to listen to find out. Christina did reveal that she did quite a bit of karaoke while on shiprocked. Go-to seems to be "Love Is A Battlefield" by Pat Benatar. Kaleido is known for their live shows and the fans have been responding to their new music. They're looking to release an EP soon which will include the song "My Enemy". You'll hear it at the end of this episode. The band has been in the indie rock scene for 6 years. Hear about the trials and tribulations of going through the music business these days. Christina Chriss from the band Kaleido on episode 74 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. #DOMKRocks

New music coming soon from the guys from Goodbye June. Brandon, Landon, and Tyler devulged those details on the DOMKcast and let us know that in the next couple of weeks, we'll get our first little taste. Hitting the road with Greta Van Fleet this fall, the guys have struck up a friendship with the Kiszka brothers over the years. Before Goodbye June became a success, they vowed to take the Nashville band on the road with them. Both bands will hit the road and do some European tour dates this fall. Goodbye June had to drudge threw the drudgery to get to where they are right now. Booking their own shows and playing in front of crowds of minimal people in the early going. They stuck with it, perservered and have become a success. Hear about the Nashville music scene, how they benefited from it, and where it ranks among citites with rich music cultures. Landon, Brandon, and Tyler all had a church background. Hear how that influenced their sound and sculpted who they are. Goodbye June played Rocklahoma last year and have been doing great things ever since. Their classic sound resonates with their friends and leaves them wanting more. The band talked about the triles and tribulations of the music business these days and how internet streaming has affected it. Hear the full conversation with Goodbye June on episode 73 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Is metal a bit stale these days? If you listen to Matt Heafy of the band Trivium, he'll argue that it's never been more healthy. There's many young up and coming artists in the metal world worth listening to. You just have to exercise some forbearance and look. In this day and age with social media, you're choices tend to get overwhelming. The truth is, this generation has more access to bands and artists than we could have even imagine growing up. Matt Heafy of Trivium joins the DOMKcast again for the second time. He's using social media to the fullest, having a twitch account where he gives ju-jitsu lessons, guitar lessons, and gives his fans to learn about Matt's true personality offstage. Matt will incorporate outside-the-box covers on not only his twitch account but YouTube channel as well. Perhaps a collaboration in the works after this talk? Matt recently did a metal version of "mmmmbop" by Hanson. Just shows you the eclectic taste in music that Matt has and does similar covers on his YouTube channel as well. Maybe we'll see him at Hop Jam next year? Matt revealed that he's working on a collaboration with Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional. We touched on why metal is king in Europe but not so much in the states. An incredibly talented guy who got his start at an early age. As he stated in the interview, Trivium has been the only real job he's had in his life. Always great to chat with Matt Heafy who is one of the nicest guys in the business. Hear the full conversation on episode 72 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How often are YOU more aware of what's going on in your smartphone than you are of the surroundings around you? Often in society today, we find ourselves plugged into everything else but the present. That's the overall point that The Veer Union is trying to make in their new song and music video "Living Not Alive". Crispin Earl of the band joins the DOMKcast this week. The Veer Union has been around for 12 years. Hear about what Crispin's learned about the business in his time in the music industry. Older and wiser these days and full of piss and vinegar. Recently, The Veer Union did a cover of the old Linkin Park tune "Numb" to pay homage to Chester Bennington. Hear about the thought process behind coming up with that cover. New album is out now "Decade 2: Rock and Acoustic". You can hear their new song "Living Not Alive" at the end of the DOMKcast. The guys will be hitting the road with Puddle Of Mudd, Saliva, and Tantric. Hear if they'll be making it close to Tulsa in the upcoming months. Dealings with depression over the years, Crispin expressed his struggles in the song "Defying Gravity". A string of albums are set to be released and Promo Brady breaks down the schedule and when we can expect to hear more from The Veer Union. Back onto the rock music scene and sounding phenomenal with their new album "Decade 2: Rock and Acoustic". We want to know what you think about the new stuff from The Veer Union. Give us your opinion in the comments below. Do you want to hear more from The Veer Union on the DOMKcast? Give us your thoughts and you just might hear more from these guys Friday nights at 11pm on 97.5 KMOD. Great conversation with Crispin Earl of The Veer Union on episode 71 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

An incredible story of perseverance on this episode of the DOMKcast. Michael Orlando was on tour with the band Vampires Everywhere when their bus was hit by a drunk driver. Crippling injuries were sustained as a result of the crash and sent Michael to rehab where he began a long grueling recovery. Reemerging with a new perspective on life, Michael decided to get back in the music business and start another band called Dead Girls Academy. He talked about the effects of going through a traumatic event like the bus crash has had on his life. Michael still deals with flashbacks from time to time and avoids driving in the dark all together. Perhaps a little problem with OCD, Michael talked about his quirks that he does while out on the road and touched on the bedbugs epidemic. This is a real thing and had Lunchbox curious as to how you check for them. Michael loves to watch food shows in his spare time. He gives some of his favorites and we dive into some old shows from years past. New album “Alchemy” is out now. Hear “No Way Out” at the end of episode 70 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

High praise from some familiar names in regards the music of Ivory Blue. A new artist with a story of perseverance. Ran away from home at the young age of 15 and ended up in Kansas City. Along the way playing local coffee shops and any other place that was interested. The tail of a struggling artist out on the road trying to find a home. Ended up in Kansas City and decided to enter the Next2Rock Contest in L.A. Made it to the finals at the legendary Viper Room and played in front of some big names like Gavin Rosdale of Bush and John Varvatos. Taking home the honors and winning it all, Ivory Blue’s career would take on a new life. Gavin Rosdale described Ivory as a true artist. John Varvatos said “"Wow, I've been waiting for the wow and you are the wow.”. Ultimately signing to John Varvatos record label BMLG and is working with him in Nashville.The journey to get this point has been challenging overcoming obstacles along the way. Deciding to drop out of High School and move to Florida. Ivory Blue recalls turning to Eminem’s album “Encore” for a release, listening to that album constantly and memorizing the lyrics. One of the first artists to come out as a non binary transgender. Ivory Blue’s unique style has captured many with her new song “Ready Get Set”. Hear more about the journey of Ivory Blue on episode 69 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The band Orgy is back with a new lineup and some “#NEWMUSIC”. New song “Army To Your Party” has their signature industrial rock sound with elements of EDM mixed in. Lead singer and creator of the band Orgy joins the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. Feverishly working on the new album called “NEWMUSIC”, the release will more than likely happen in the fall. The band will be hitting the road and unveiling some #NEWMUSIC at their shows. You could possibly get some impromptu shows on the side of the road from the band Orgy. As Jay explained, their tour buss only drives 10 hours at a time and shuts off. Perhaps some guerrilla shows in the future? See Orgy at the Diamond Ballroom August 21st. What about the Family Values Tour? Some of the most eclectic lineups ever assembled. Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ramstein, Ice Cube and of course the guys from Orgy. Would their be a chance of that franchise getting revived? Jay said he’s down. Some of his best touring experiences were those years being apart of such a major tour. The owner of his own indie record label called D1 Music, Jay chimes in on the state of music today and easy it is for artists to get their music out there. I single father, Jay talks about the joys of having a daughter and balancing family life with being apart of the band. When asked what he prefers, full length albums or EP’s? Jay said “Playing Live”. He loves the rush of being in front of a crowd that’s their to see his music. The high that you get off of that is like no other. Hear the full conversation with Jay Gordon of Orgy on episode 68 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks