Frontline Records Rewind

In Frontline Records Rewind Special Immortal Episodes, host Les Carlsen and executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, reach out to epic Frontline artists performing in a rare concert opportunity. Fans can now hear these special episodes, and all 80 previously produced, on Spotify Podcast, Apple Podcast, as well as Frontline Records YouTube channel. In Part 2, Les calls Rey Parra, frontman for Sacred Warrior. Rey reminisces about band beginnings with his close teenage friends who got saved, broke up, then re-formed with a mission to reach youth for Jesus. The band is back together in top form to close out the festival at the BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio September 3rd! Adel interviews Bloodgood frontman, Les Carlsen, about his exciting solo appearance. In the first Annual Immortal Christian Rock Festival in February, 2022. Bloodgood was in their prime, with visions of reigniting the Musicianaries internationally. But sadly two days later, Michael Bloodgood suffered a massive stroke, then moved to his heavenly address few months later.  Les was already impassioned by the Holy Spirit to write new songs, which he delivers with fire in his solo album, “He's Coming”.  A moving 4-song medley combines new and old songs, heard in the episode, as Les will perform at the festival on September 3rd.

In Frontline Records Rewind Special Immortal Episode, host Les Carlsen and executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, reach out to epic Frontline artists performing in a rare concert opportunity. Fans can now hear this special episode, and all 80 previously produced, on Spotify Podcast, Apple Podcast, as well as Frontline Records YouTube channel. Les calls Jimmy P Brown II, founder of Deliverance who just returned from performing at Part 1 of the 2nd annual Immortal Christian Rock Festival. Jimmy's laughter and animation ring out as he shares event highlights and reasons for songs selected from their vast catalog. Adel takes the opportunity to ask Les about Bloodgood and the festival. In typical transparency, he shares about how the band was chosen to perform at BMI Event Center in 2021 to test interest in a metal festival.  The first Immortal Christian Rock Festival became a reality in February, 2022. Bloodgood was in their prime, with visions of reigniting the Musicianaries internationally. But sadly two days later, Michael Bloodgood suffered a massive stroke, then moved to his heavenly address few months later.  The episode closes with “Never Be The Same”. The festival is in two parts (July 22-23 & September 2-3, 2023). These Frontline family artists share the stage with other iconic rock and metal bands who still proclaim an eternal message, delivered over 40 years.

Rewind Recap Finale hi-lights 12 guests performing live renditions of songs from the '80s and ‘90s Christian music scene. Line up includes Michael Knott, Freedom of Soul, Deliverance, Jon Gibson, Bloodgood, Altar Boys, Recon, EDL, 12th Tribe, SFC, Preac – In Frontline Rewind episode 80, the crew wraps up 6 years of radio/podcast entertainment and closes a chapter on a program featuring music and memories from a variety of recording artists. Rewind Recap Finale hi-lights 12 guests on the show performing live renditions of songs they recorded in the ‘80s and ‘90s Christian music scene. It is difficult to choose material from 79 episodes and over 40 artists in a 1-hour recap episode, but here is the line-up: Michael Knott, Freedom of Soul, Deliverance, Jon Gibson, Bloodgood, Altar Boys, Recon, EDL, 12th Tribe, SFC, Preachas In Disguise and Lanny Cordola. Original host, Brian Healy (founder of Dead Artist Syndrome), proposed the show to Adel Meisenheimer (whose company owns and manages Frontline Records catalog and others) and deemed her “Executive Producer”. His radio voice and DJ experience created a fun, some-what professional, experience as he presented playlists introducing or reminding listeners about music of artists in mixed genres. Due to health issues, Healy could not continue. But in Episode 32, Les Carlsen (lead singer of Bloodgood) was a guest host and then agreed to full-time, launching his “reality TV” style, getting together with artists in an interview/music format. Friendships were made and bonds created between Rewind crew and artists. Listeners were treated to stories from musical and spiritual journeys, live performances, commentary for musical works and updates on current activity from the Frontline family. It is bittersweet to announce the Finale of Frontline Records Rewind and our hope is that many benefited. Episodes can be enjoyed for generations on FrontlineRecords, YouTube and iTunes. Thanks for your support! Scotty… call the limo. We’re outta here!

Featuring songs from their second album, Heartsong, and fourth album, Saints In The Light. – In Frontline Rewind episode 79, Executive Producer Adel Meisenheimer continues her conversation with Scott Frankfurt, of Street Called Straight. Listeners will recognize many names of musical heroes, friends and clients he has worked with since the 1980’s. The show features tracks from “Heartsong”, recorded on Frontline Records by this pop husband-wife artist duo, with guest appearances from some very accomplished musicians. “Pick Up The Pieces” is a duet with Jody Moreing-Frankfurt and Philip Bailey, of Earth Wind and Fire, a group Scott still works with. Listeners hear a humorous story about the time Howard McCrary came to work on their track, “To Save You”, which happened to use a song in the intro that he wrote for Gospel great, Shirley Caesar. Jody, who passed away in 2006, truly looked forward to heaven and many of her songs reflect it, including those on two albums released after Frontline Records: Well In The Wilderness and Saints In The Light. Scott Frankfurt Studio in Los Angeles provides an exquisite recording environment. Scott’s experience, skill and humility has attracted many notable, famous musicians and artists, too numerous to name here. Sergio Mendes was there the day before Scott opened his door and heart to the Rewind crew. The Studio is no longer private and he will work with those who are “doing it for the right reasons”. Listeners will learn more about the reasons that motivated the music of this artist couple.

Featuring songs from their Self-Titled debut album, Street Called Straight. – In Frontline Rewind episode 78, Executive Producer Adel Meisenheimer subs in for host Les Carlsen and interviews Scott Frankfurt, half of high-tech husband and wife pop duo, Street Called Straight. The other half, Jody Moreing Frankfurt, passed away in 2006, but Scott does a wonderful job of taking listeners through this dynamic couple’s spiritual, musical and relational journey. Listeners get to hear the progression from secular success, to salvation, to Sunday church, to CCM recordings on Frontline Records. Before marrying Scott, Jody had a record deal and secular success, including the writing of a song called “Danny” recorded on pop singer Tiffany’s debut album that sold over 11 million copies in 1987. Listeners will hear about her relationship with Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks almost wasn’t! Scott, a drummer, keyboardist and sound designer, started writing songs with Jody in the late ‘80s. Their first Contemporary Christian Music album, “Street Called Straight”, was one of the first in that market to be programmed digitally in 1991, thanks to Scott’s extraordinary tech talent. This episode includes songs with Jody’s unmistakable voice from the first album, complete with intros, recited lyrics and tech secrets straight from the artist.

Featuring songs from Moment of Clarity, Disgruntled, produced by Lanny Cordola, and American Standard, Produced by Mike Knott, Engineered by Gene Eugene. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 77, host Les Carlsen continues his conversation with rapcore group, Every Day Life (EDL), during a reunion rehearsal, 15 years after their last album. Listeners are treated to a couple live performances from that gathering and more of the juicy details behind some of their most controversial songs. Members Tedd Cookerly, Carl Weaver, Eric Wilkins and Jim Rupe share insights, but lead singer, Cookerly, is particularly transparent. He calls himself “a kid on welfare”, claims “everybody tolerates Tedd” and explains how EDL used their music as a voice for people who were searching for a commonality. Songs they wrote expressed empathy for victims of church vanity, rape, those who were belittled and youth who suffered from depression. Songs discussed in the episode were recorded on “American Standard” (Frontline) and “Moment of Clarity” (KMG). Tedd’s colorful narration includes a story of how Allan Aguirre (Scatered Few) prevented him from punching the lead singer of a Christian band during a concert. Another time he threatened to punch the nose of a Focus On The Family article writer. (Tedd often went looking for fights with those he believed disrespected friends and other Christian music pioneers.) Listeners will want to hear all the tales. Tedd even explains where babies come from!

Featuring songs from Moment of Clarity, Disgruntled, produced by Lanny Cordola, and American Standard, Produced by Mike Knott, Engineered by Gene Eugene. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 76, host Les Carlsen walked into a SoCal studio to sounds of rapcore by the pioneering group, Every Day Life (EDL), and talked with them about their unique combination of rap and metal, formulated in 1992. The show opens with a live 2016 rehearsal performance that will convince listeners EDL still has their chops! Tedd Cookerly, Carl Weaver, Eric Wilkins and Jim Rupe explain the thrill and fright of creating something new and the challenges of recording their improvisational, impromptu style. Lanny Cordola, producer of first Frontline album, “Disgruntled”, made it “shinier” than the group envisioned. Mike Knott produced, and Gene Eugene engineered, second release, “American Standard”, named for the toilet manufacturer, which continued their raw social criticism. Cookerly admits some lyrics included swear words, which didn’t seem to bother the record label, but many Christian bookstores were ruffled by lyric and controversial content, pulling CDs from the shelves. Ironically, EDL’s song, “Salt Circles,” was nominated for a “Hard Music” Dove Award in 1999. This conversation and reunion performance is rare and exclusive, something you don’t hear every day.

Featuring music by Les Carlsen, Oz Fox of Stryper, Scott Blackwell, Street Called Straight, Paul and Faith Jackson, and the Ray Conniff Singers. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 75, host Les Carlsen will get everyone in a jolly holiday spirit with his Christmas Special Extravaganza! Calls are made to Bloodgood members and friends who chat and choose one of their favorite songs, and Les kicks off the show with a song he wrote for the occasion. Listeners will be surprised by Michael Bloodgood's selection. Guitarist, Paul Jackson, and wife, share a duet of "Baby It's Cold Outside" from their indie release. Conversation with Oz Fox covers a variety of topics, including a popcorn maker, new Stryper album in the works, Hookers For Jesus and the miracle of love and humility of the Christmas story, which leads into "Feliz Navidad", recorded by Oz himself. Long-time friend, Don Cromwell, chose "Little Drummer Boy", so Les chose a Frontline recording by Scott Blackwell, featuring Sandra Stephens, from "A Myx'd Christmas". Les calls Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, who has a favorite collection called "Frontline Presents: Christmas", of course. Many of the artists included have been guests on the Rewind show. Though they are all her favorites, "What A Wonderful Night" by Street Called Straight, closes the hour. The conversations and eclectic song selection are sure to make you smile. Merry Christmas from the Frontline Rewind crew!

Part 2 features music from Tame The Volcano, and Escape From The Fallen Planet. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 74, host Les Carlsen continues his musical interrogation of Crumbacher members Stephen Crumbacher, Dawn Wisner Johnson and Jimmy Wisner. Stephen talks about the beginning days of Frontline, including the surreal experience of driving around his musical idol, Terry Taylor, looking for potential studios. In the show, listeners are wowed by acapella intro to “Glowing In The Dark”, off INCANDESCENT, the song that gave the group their signature sound. Acapella intro also kicks off “Speechless” from TAME THE VOLCANO, which Jimmy admitted was a favorite. These intros were from memory -no cheat sheets, folks- in amazing harmony! Stephen provides the inside scoop for his concept album, ESCAPE FROM THE FALLEN PLANET. It was the ‘80s! Broken down van or bus, causing them to nearly miss their sets, Stephen’s mom making outfits, Jimmy wearing girl’s clothes and hair styles that reflected the times, were the norm for this keyboard-heavy pop group from Southern California. The episode closes with an emotional solo piano version of “Once More (For The Band)” off TAME THE VOLCANO, which was Stephen’s farewell song, a gift to the group, even before the decision to stop performing was final. Listeners may tear up a bit.

Part 1 features music from Incandescent, Escape From The Fallen Planet, and Thunder Beach. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 73, host Les Carlsen gets together with Crumbacher members Stephen Crumbacher, Dawn Wisner Johnson and Jimmy Wisner, and into their "party in a box" pop-dance style. Stephen talks about breaks he got in the early 1980's when he submitted a demo tape to Maranatha! Music, which lead to a track on MRC and Broken Records compilations, which lead to their 3 albums released on Frontline Records: Escape From The Fallen Planet, Thunder Beach and Tame The Volcano. The group's multi-keyboard style was attractive to Ojo Taylor of Undercover, who produced the first tracks. They also surprised Ojo when all three members gathered around a studio microphone and belted out their epic harmonies. In this episode, listeners are treated to an acappella intro of "Interstellar Satellite". Stephen wrote Crumbacher's deep lyrics, with Biblical foundation. In fact, he provided scripture references supporting each song, which is why their music is timeless. The three original members are kind of timeless too, attending the same High School in Southern California and their families are still close today. Listeners get to experience the harmony of their relationship and vocals in this rare interview.

Part two features music from Shout’s second album In Your Face – Frontline Rewind host Les Carlsen exclaims, “These are the best tour stories I’ve heard”, as he continues an interview with original Shout members, Chuck King (in person) and “virtual” Ken Tamplin (in Hawaii). Listeners are entertained with topics like: stolen clothes from a dressing room, speeding tickets in every state, train stop in the middle of Germany demanding money or else, and a 26-foot long sandwich Ken gave to KLOS radio to get music played. Ken’s eating habits were the cause of many awkward situations. Chuck states that Ken needed to eat every 15 minutes –“like a duck.” Ken’s need to stop landed the long-haired rockers in Grandma’s Southern Cooking (Grandma is not the image one would expect) and trapped them in the middle of a tornado while stopping at a “choke and puke” diner in Pennsylvania. The guys laughingly credit Frontline Records as the reason for the stories. If a tour budget had been provided, they wouldn’t have been speeding from state to state in a broken down van, struggling to pay transportation and food costs. Rockin’ tracks from It Won’t Be Long and In Your Face are weaved in between stories. Pure entertainment!

Join us in the green room for interviews with guitarist George Ochoa (Recon, Worldview), vocalist Rey Parra (Sacred Warrior, Worldview), drummer Glen Mancaruso (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), guitarist Doug Thieme (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), bassist Rog – Join us in the green room for interviews with guitarist George Ochoa (Recon, Worldview), vocalist Rey Parra (Sacred Warrior, Worldview), drummer Glen Mancaruso (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), guitarist Doug Thieme (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), bassist Roger Dale Martin (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), L/A and Travis from Chaotic Resemblance, Bill Roxx, and Les Carlsen (Bloodgood).

Part one features music from Shout’s debut album It Won’t Be Long. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 70, host Les Carlsen gets together with Shout member, Chuck King, in person and “virtual” Ken Tamplin from his home in Hawaii. The guys share wild tour stories and insights about songs they co-wrote for albums, It Won’t Be Long and In Your Face. Contemporary Christian rock music fans might recall that Chuck was originally the guitarist for Frontline artist, Idle Cure. Listeners hear how Chuck and Ken met. (Includes Ken hawking equipment through Recycler in order to eat.) They ended up forming a new group and signing a contract with Frontline. We learn of Ken’s decision to turn down a very lucrative secular band to honor his commitment with Frontline. Shout recordings often featured guitar solos by Frontline artist, Lanny Cordola (House of Lords, Magdallen), who started giving Ken guitar lessons at age 16. Ken shares a humorous story of this early time with Lanny and how they developed as friends. Listen to his crazy solo on the hit song, “Shout”.

In Pt. 2 Sandra and Allegra share about their time with Lanny Cordola and how they ultimately came to have their own solo albums. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 69, executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, continues her conversation with Sandra Stephens and Allegra Parks. These ladies sang background vocals for Jon Gibson, Scott Blackwell, Lanny Cordola and other Frontline artists. Though it has been about 25 years since they wrote, recorded and toured hit songs, they still recall them and treat listeners with acappella intros and even a new Rewind intro. The episode focuses on Sandra’s participation with Lanny Cordola in various projects he produced for Frontline Records –and we do mean “Various”! Sandra’s deep appreciation and gratitude for this eclectic artist/producer is rooted in lessons communicated that “This is who you are, and this is who you can be musically.” In the 1990’s and even to this day, when Lanny asks Sandra to write or sing on a project, she doesn’t hesitate to show up. The show takes us from Reggae Worship II, to Blues For The Child to a far-out trans music album, Symbiotica, where listeners can learn to recognize Sandra’s soulfully low, modern R&B, jazz-influenced, pitch-perfect voice. Sandra released her first solo album titled He Can and it is a must-have CD! Listeners get a little taste of it. Allegra also released a solo album in 2014 titled Just To Praise and Worship You, and a track from this exciting Gospel-flavored project closes the show.

Sandra and Allegra sing intros to songs, share studio and tour stories and relate experiences as background singers for Frontline artists. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 68, executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, hosts the show, interviewing Sandra Stephens and Allegra Parks. It’s a full hour of Girl Power! These ladies sang background vocals for Jon Gibson, Scott Blackwell, Lanny Cordola and other Frontline artists. Though it has been about 25 years since they wrote, recorded and toured hit songs, Sandra and Allegra still recall them and treat listeners with acappella intros. Sandra shares how a Jon Gibson song changed her life and moved her to make a commitment to Christ. Soon after, she and Allegra had an opportunity to exchange vocal technique lessons from Jon for their background vocal work on a track. Nice barter! Then he recruited them for vocals on almost every track of “Forever Friends”. Listeners will want to tune in closely to hear their amazing vocal contribution. The ladies are forever friends and fans of Jon Gibson and expound on his exceptional singing, intense recording techniques and endearing personality. After writing with Jon, the ladies met with Scott Blackwell, who presented a cassette tape with his house dance music and commissioned them to write lyrics for it. Sandra relates how lyrics poured out and Scott never said “no” to her lyrical ideas, exercising a “no rules” process. The episode includes a couple tracks from “Walk On The Wild Side”, the first album on which they collaborated. Sandra and Allegra toured with Scott and Jon simultaneously, hitting about every state in the USA. Boy do they have some stories!

In Part 2 Fred talks about how he learned the scriptures and demonstrates a fresh way created for memorizing the Word by paraphrasing it into rap verses. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 67, host Les Carlsen continues his conversation with Fred Lynch, founding member of P.I.D. (Preachers In Disguise) and Preachas. In Part 2, Fred talks about how he learned the scriptures and demonstrates a fresh way created for memorizing the Word by paraphrasing it into rap verse. Fred provides background story for songs recorded on Frontline Records releases, The Chosen Ones and Born With A Gift. Listeners learn about some innovative recording techniques originated by P.I.D. and other pioneer artists, like a compilation of loops by various rappers on “Holy Roland Patches” and abstract structure on “Abstruction”. It was popular for artists to borrow or “bite” loops from other hip-hop artists. Fred reveals one time when they got busted in a magazine review for doing it. In closing, Fred talks about his desire to mentor and train young MCs and rappers to use “flow” as a discipleship medium. He gives listeners a taste of “The Script”, his scripture translation of I John into verse-by -verse rhyme. Fred also travels to public schools with the organization, Rachel’s Challenge, and speaks with students about a life of compassion and kindness. Listeners will enjoy getting to know this man with a big smile and even bigger heart.

In Part 1 Fred talks about losing talent competitions, getting signed to Graceland Records, winding up in a room with a dancing Jimmy Kempner at Frontline, and how he eventually found his flow as a rapper. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 66, host Les Carlsen gets together with Fred Lynch, founding member of P.I.D. (Preachers In Disguise) and Preachas. He takes listeners back to the beginnings of Holy Hip-Hop and kicks out some old school rhymes. Fred talks about the Bible nerd and street kid dynamic of group members and how it sometimes created hard lessons. Details are revealed about an early tour experience that includes a gun, swagger and being black-balled by white evangelicals. Though the group didn’t win a talent contest hosted by Graceland Records in 1987, label owner, Caesar Kalinowski, was impressed and signed the teenagers. Frontline Records purchased the albums Back To Back and Here We Are, originally released on Graceland. In this episode, Fred provides background story for selections on these albums. Fred states that rap is “the language of the coming of age”. Of course Hip-Hop artists don’t always see eye-to-eye on execution and say of some: “Dat ain’t rap!” But on this episode, listeners will definitely hear authentic rap from a pioneer artist who still flows!

Les talks about his rich history as a cast member of Hair, a singer in early hard rock bands, recording the latest Bloodgood album, his new project Carlsen Cromwell, and the 90 minute monologue he memorized for the play he is touring called St. John in Ex – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 65, Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, interviews Les Carlsen. She asks what Les was doing before he became famous as host of the show (haha). Listeners will hear about his dynamic musical history, including a star role in the Broadway musical, “Hair”, and how he transitioned from sex, drugs and Hair to a Christian heavy metal band, Bloodgood. Since writing, singing and recording albums with Bloodgood on Frontline Records in 1986-1990, his musical and theatrical journey continues. In 2013 Bloodgood independently released “Dangerously Close”. Les collaborated with long-time friend, Don Cromwell (bass player for Eddie Money, Air Supply), releasing the album “The Lucky Side”. And in 2016 he has been memorizing a 90-minute monologue for the play, “St. John in Exile”, which opened in October and will be touring the country. In closing minutes of the episode listeners are treated to a snippet of the play, as performed by St. John himself, with Bloodgood standard, “Seven”, playing in the background.

In Part 2 Mark and Steve talk about growing as artists and pushing each other to their limits. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 64, host Les Carlsen continues his conversation with Idle Cure members, Steve Shannon and Mark Ambrose. Part 2 includes back-story for songs included on the band’s 3rd and 4th Frontline albums, 2nd Avenue and Inside Out. 2nd Avenue is Steve’s favorite album. It has an aggressive rock feel and guitar experimentation, including putting a Marshall amp in the bathroom, with microphone in the toilet, for a unique sound in “If You Mean It”. Steve’s vocals were taken to a new level, as Mark wrote songs that intentionally challenged him. Mark continued to write in-your-face lyrics on the album. In 1989 the song, “Pray”, was the #1 CCM charting rock song in the USA –the entire year, and nominated for a Dove Award. Inside Out is a conceptual album that examines delicate spiritual topics like pornography, abortion and hypocrisy. It also includes worshipful, “Holy Mountain”, a brilliant re-write by Mark that almost didn’t make the album. The song describes the worship experience, influenced by the Old Testament story of Moses meeting with God on Mount Sinai.

In Part 1 Mark and Steve talk about all that went into finding their own original sound during the making of their first and second albums. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 63, Steve Shannon and Mark Ambrose, of Idle Cure, captivate host Les Carlsen and listeners with stories of band history, song inspiration and an angel appearance in Paris. Songs introduced are from their albums, Idle Cure (1986) and Tough Love (1988). Mark talks about how they hit a wall and almost gave up on the writing of their trademark song, “Breakaway”. Not only was the song a chart-topping hit, it enticed Mark to stay with Idle Cure, in spite of earning his recent accounting degree from USC. Steve tells the story of how radio and distribution execs didn’t believe he sang vocals on “Take It”, because it was so mellow and different from others. Well, Steve did back then, and he sings an intro for the song on Rewind! Listeners also learn how the name “Idle Cure” was selected from a name search contest conducted by Frontline Records. The band has a rare treat –a limited supply of vinyl albums (still sealed) of their original debut self-titled album. Check out Idle Cure FaceBook page for purchase details.

In Part 2, 12th Tribe members share rich testimonies and favorite songs from their latest album "Tha G Hits". – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 62, conversation continues with12th Tribe founder, David Portillo, and current members. Host Les Carlsen asks them to share their story and introduce favorite songs from the new indie album, “tha G Hits”. Listeners will be in awe as Eric (DJXRAY) humbly reveals his entertainment industry repertoire as DJ for Ellen Degeneres, undefeated DJ in battles representing the USA and performing with Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. He finds more satisfaction with 12th Tribe. Young tribesman, Simon, tells of his journey of acceptance and how he now fits the group and a new life of service. Carlo (The Realist) escaped death after a gang-related stabbing and credits prayers of his Grandmother and the promise that all things are possible with Christ –even redemption of a poor street kid. Stories and songs from “tha G Hits” provide a constant message that 12th Tribe members are forever changed! As the crew would say, “Check it out!” During the interview session, 12th Tribe performed “G Hits Mash Mix”.

In Part 1 David takes us back to the days before Christian Rap was welcomed by the church and hits us with some old school rhymes. – 12th Tribe founding member, David Portillo, gets his latest crew together for an interview with the Rewind crew. David shares his journey of being a 15-year-old rapper performing for crowds of senior citizens, to rubbing elbows with The Newsboys and P.O.D., and recently taking his 15-year-old son on tour.

Michael talks about his plan for the future, tells his best road story, and talks about his bass, of course. They love Jesus and they wear Spandex; look out. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 60, host Les Carlsen got together with his long-time friend, “boss” and bass player, Michael Bloodgood, the day Bloodgood rocked the stage at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. Michael shares optimistically about plans for the future, tells an incredible road story, and talks about his bass, of course. They love Jesus and wear Spandex, so look out! The guys recall band beginnings, including how they got signed with Frontline Records, and some adventures together. Songs introduced on the show are from “Bloodgood”, “Detonation”, Rock In A Hard Place” and “Dangerously Close”, the band’s most recent independent release. The episode closes with “Eat The Flesh”, performed live at the SoCal Metal Fest.

Rey Parra tells moving stories about real God-encounters he had while touring as the lead vocalist of Sacred Warrior. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 59, host Les Carlsen gets together with his good friend, Rey Parra, front man for Sacred Warrior and Worldview, where they both perform at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. In fact, Les adds his inspiring vocals to “The Chosen Few” track on the new Worldview album (by the same title). In addition to intros for Sacred Warrior tracks, Rey tells moving stories about real God-encounters he had while touring. One story still moves Rey to tears. It is sure to move listeners as they are reminded of a challenging journey by these pioneering Christian metal ministers. Special guest Brian Healy drops by to catch us up on his latest endeavors and we chat about the festival, which included notable performances by Tempest, Chaotic Resemblance, and Bloodgood. View clips from Rewind episodes at https://www.youtube.com/user/FrntlnRcrds

Host Les Carlson continues interview with RECON members who revisit their favorite songs on BEHIND ENEMY LINES. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 58, host Les Carlsen continues conversation with RECON. Members choose favorite songs and revisit the creation and recording of their work, BEHIND ENEMY LINES. This Frontline Records original is being celebrated in a 25thAnniversary re-issue. The episode also features tracks from THE CHOSEN FEW, by WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Copies of both albums can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com. Lively conversation ensues; including the reason why George refused to play one of the songs live in concert and the time vocalist Vett Roberts spontaneously played drums on a track. Band members present are: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass). Members are preparing for upcoming concert events as WORLDVIEW. Dates are: April 23rdin Irvine, CA at the SoCal Metal Fest with BLOODGOOD and April 24th at Whiskey A Go-Go in Los Angeles, with STRYPER. Tickets availableat: www.worldviewmetal.com.

Host Les Carlson asked RECON members to reminisce about their long history together. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 57, several RECON members gather at guitarist George Ochoa’s home to play music and reminisce about their long history together. Humorous topics include: members’ unique roles, George’s leadership style, 30-minute road trips and players’ initiation into the band. A live performance of “Take Us Away” was recorded exclusively for Frontline Rewind listeners during this reunion weekend. Host Les Carlsen asked the guys to talk about their favorite songs. Stories were shared by: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass). Simultaneous with the release of this Rewind interview is RECON’s 25th Anniversary re-issue of Frontline Record’s BEHIND ENEMY LINES on CD and Vinyl by Roxx Productions. It includes the 10 original songs, plus bonus tracks. Copies can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com. Members are sharpening their chops for upcoming concert events, including one with STRYPER in L.A., as WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Details at: www.worldviewmetal.com.

Part 2 -Die Happy members continue conversation about their personal and music journey. Live guitar licks lead into some band favorites. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 56, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members continue their conversation about Die Happy songs, their personal and music journey together and each member's role in this powerhouse band. Guitarist, Larry Farkas, still has the touch and opens several songs with live guitar licks as the guys reflect on some of their favorites on DIE HAPPY II and their live studio album titled, INTENSE LIVE SERIES VOL 4. Bassist, Roger Dale Martin, joins the conversation via FaceTime and tells the story of how their close bond and song lyrics developed as they walked together through homelessness, marriage, death and bleak tour conditions. When vocalist Robyn Kyle Basauri joined Die Happy, he took the band in a totally new direction from their Vengeance Rising sound and they couldn’t be happier. Robyn (via FaceTime) shares some of his thoughts about the group’s recordings. Listeners are sure to get chills up and down the spine from his multi-octave vocals. All of these tracks and Frontline Records albums are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

Doug Thieme (Guitar), Larry Farkas (Guitar), and Glenn Mancaruso (Drums) meet with us for a live jam, and a FaceTime session with Roger Dale Martin (Bass) and Robyn Kyle Basauri (Vocals). – In Frontline Rewind Episode 55, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members gather in Doug Thieme’s living room to talk about Die Happy beginnings, lyric inspiration and a bond that continues today. Listeners get the inside scoop on touring with Roger Martinez as lead singer of Vengeance Rising and formation of Die Happy afterward. In a spontaneous moment, host Les Carlsen adds vocals to a jam with Doug Thieme (Guitar), Larry Farkas (Guitar), and Glenn Mancaruso (Drums) on the opening song, “Break Every Chain”. Other members, Roger Dale Martin (Bass) and Robyn Kyle Basauri (Vocals), join the conversation via FaceTime. Featured songs in this episode are from the group’s first self-titled album and the show wouldn’t be complete without a couple Vengeance Rising tunes. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

Listeners hear personal stories from Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance), Paul Q-Pek (Bunch Of Believers), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Mike Stand (Altar Boys, Altar Billies), Lanny Cordola and Jon Gibson. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 54 Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, calls six artists and asks them to share a Christmas time memory and introduce their Seasonal music. This program celebrates the unique Christmas songs recorded by Frontline Records. Listeners hear personal stories from Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance), Paul Q-Pek (Bunch Of Believers), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Mike Stand (Altar Boys, Altar Billies), Lanny Cordola and Jon Gibson. Featured tracks are included in these compilations: FRONTLINE PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS and FRONTLINE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SAMPLER. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

This second part features music from Chaos Is The Poetry, Magdallan, and albums from Lanny’s solo project: Symbiotica, Salvation Medicine Show, and Shades Of Blue. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 53 host Les Carlsen continues his in-depth conversation with accomplished guitarist and singer/songwriter, Lanny Cordola and Gary Thomas Griffin (of The Beach Boys fame) at Gary’s infamous recording studio in Los Angeles. This is a place where Lanny is right at home, as most of his Frontline Records albums were recorded there, like those covered in the show: Chaos Is The Poetry, Symbiotica, The Dirt (Magdalen), Salvation Medicine Show and Shades of Blue. Lanny indulges the listener with stories and influences that inspired songs. He reveals which one is about his Grandmother, how characters he meets spark songs like DzStreet Of No Hopedz, and how a rap contribution by Solo of Gospel Gangstaz transpired on DzThe Longest Day in Mrs. Evers’ Lifedz. Gary shares about how Frontline Records provided the two creators a small budget and lots of creative freedom to produce unique projects. For those in Southern California, Lanny is preparing a real music feast he calls Peace Jam. Many of his musical friends, including John Stamos (Jesse and the Rippers from Full House), will be jamming in support of funds being raised to assist kids living in war zones and poverty stricken areas. For more info and to donate funds, check out Lanny & the MLK’s GoFundMe site: gofund.me/fmbl8o

In part 1 of this 2 part series, Lanny Cordola shares his heart for impoverished families in the Middle East and shares the music that was inspired by his experiences in Pakistan and Afghanistan… as well as some Reggea Worship throwbacks. – REWIND 52: Lanny Cordola (House of Lords, Jesse and the Rippers from Full House, Magdalen, Chaos is the Poetry, Children of Zion) and Gary Griffin (Recording engineer for Lanny’s projects as well as The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Petula Clark and the list goes on) shares music and current projects. In part 1 of this 2 part series, Lanny Cordola shares his heart for impoverished families in the Middle East and shares the music that was inspired by his experiences in Pakistan and Afghanistan… as well as some Reggea Worship throwbacks.

Lively banter ensues as Michael Knott interviews his friend Brian Healy to celebrate new DAS album “Kissing Strangers.” – In Frontline Rewind Episode 51 lively banter continues between Brian Healy of Dead Artist Syndrome and Michael Knott (LifeSavers, LSU, Aunt Betty’s). In this session Knott interviews Healy about the recent DAS release, Kissing Strangers.

Knott reveals the back-story for his rock opera, “The Grape Prophet” (L.S. Underground). Songs relate his experience with a Southern California church he attended that had self-proclaimed prophets from Kansas City. Tune in to hear details. Michael – Brian Healy of Dead Artist Syndrome returns to guest host our 50th episode of Frontline Rewind! Healy gets together in studio with the one and only Michael Knott (LifeSavers, LSU) to celebrate digital release of his albums, “The Grape Prophet” and “Heaven High”. These guys are good friends and this episode is filled with camaraderie, transparency and free-flowing wit. Knott reveals the back-story for his rock opera, “The Grape Prophet” (L.S. Underground). Songs relate his experience with a Southern California church he attended that had self-proclaimed prophets from Kansas City. Tune in to hear details. Michael performs acoustic renditions of several songs from the album, available digitally for the first time since its 1992 Blonde Vinyl Records release. Healy also urges Knott to talk about a Saintly influence for “Heaven High” (LifeSavers), a crowd-funded CD that released in 2014, available digitally now for the first time. Knott talks about Saint Clare of Assisi, whose picture is on the cover, and her story. He describes the album as a “bombastic love-fest of hope and truth”. Now that’s worth checking out!

David Zaffiro Pt. 2 features a fantastic playlist of Bloodgood songs that highlight Zaffiro’s writing and playing abilities. David and Les kick off the show with a live couch concert version of The Messiah. – In Frontline Rewind 49, host Les Carlsen continues his interview with former bandmate and good friend, David Zaffiro. In Part 2 they dive into the creative process behind some great Zaffiro-infused Bloodgood songs that highlight his exceptional writing and playing abilities. David and Les kick off the show with a live couch concert version of “The Messiah”. David shares about his recent ventures, including mastering audio for Bloodgood’s independent album Dangerously Close and up-coming documentary film. He is even writing a book that includes stories about some very colorful family members. Look for re-mastered Bloodgood albums Rock In A Hard Place and Out Of The Darkness to be distributed on CD in late 2015 by Brutal Planet.

David Zaffiro has been up to a lot since leaving Bloodgood. Catch up with him in this two part show featuring music from the 4 solo albums he did with Frontline Records. – In Frontline Rewind 48, host Les Carlsen interviews his former Bloodgood bandmate and longstanding friend, David Zaffiro. In this Part 1 of 2 episodes, they discuss David’s four solo albums on Frontline Records. A sampling of tracks is played from The Other Side (1989), In Scarlett Storm (1990), Surrender Absolute (1992) and Yesterday’s Left Behind (1994). The interview is insightful and comfortable as these rockers converse on David’s couch in Los Angeles and catch us up on his work since leaving Bloodgood.

Girls rule on this episode of Frontline Rewind featuring Riki Michele of Adam Again and Adel Meisenheimer, Executive Producer of Frontline Rewind. – It’s “Girls Gone Wild” in Frontline Rewind 47 as executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, interviews Riki Michele, of Adam Again fame. It was fitting to get the girls together on the cusp of Michele’s female-infused new solo album, Push. She and producer, Margaret Becker, primarily wrote the new work, which also features several girlfriends. Getting together in Michele’s San Diego home provided an opportunity to celebrate the new release and reminisce about her very first solo album, Big Big Town. Songs on this first project were written by Gene Eugene (Adam Again) and Steve Hindalong (The Choir) and produced by Gene Eugene. Of course it has funk-rock influences and Adam Again-infused production. Songs featured are from Big Big Town, released digitally for the first time since its 1989 release on Broken Records, and a couple favorites from Push.

Newly remastered version of Gut Level Music out now on Girder Records with previously unreleased song, “I Just Can’t Let Go." – Frontline Rewind Episode 46 is the second part of host Les Carlsen’s interview with Mike Stand of Altar Boys and Altar Billies. We are celebrating the recent re-issue of Gut Level Music CD available on Girder Records March 31st. Mike talks about bonus track, “I Just Can’t Let Go”, originally written for, but not included on, the 1986 Frontline Records’ GLM. Listeners get an insider look at Terry Taylor, who produced the album, and hear the story from Mike about how “Final Hour” almost didn’t get finished or recorded. The show includes “Unconditional Love”, a Donna Summer cover, done Altar Boys style. Near the end, Mike dedicates 2 tunes to his long-standing, supportive church in Santa Ana, California. This episode includes 6 of the GLM newly re-mastered tracks and even 1 from the Altar Billies!

Mike Stand and his son, Keith, play acoustic versions of Altar Boys songs from the newly remastered Gut Level Music. Out on Girder Records March 31st with a previously unreleased song “I Just Can’t Let Go." – Mike Stand and his son, Keith, play acoustic versions of Altar Boys songs from the newly remastered Gut Level Music. Out on Girder Records March 31st with a previously unreleased song “I Just Can’t Let Go."

Part 2- Jon catches us up with his current life and works as a father of three boys and an independent artist. Get his latest album “Storyteller” on iTunes now. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 44 host Les Carlsen continues to visit with Jon Gibson in his home, where he talks about current life as a father of three boys and an independent artist. For a rare treat, Jon sings and plays several songs live and is joined by his sons on a couple. Jon shares background about songs from his latest album “The Storyteller”, which is a tribute to his dad. Topics include faith, family and his father’s near death conversion experience. Listeners hear stories about his friendship with Stevie Wonder, including studio sessions and Stevie’s perfect “audio memory”. The Gibson guys play a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Have A Talk With God."

Part 1- Jon shares his testimony, discusses his upbringing as a white man immersed in black culture, and talks about what it was like to meet and perform with his greatest musical influence, Stevie Wonder. – Jon Gibson invites the Frontline crew into his home to share stories about his life as a Christian musician highly sought after by both the Christian and secular music worlds. In this two part interview Jon gives his testimony, recounts his recording sessions with Stevie Wonder, and performs songs in his living room with his teenage boys. Part 1- Jon shares his testimony, discusses his upbringing as a white man immersed in black culture, and talks about what it was like to meet and perform with his greatest musical influence, Stevie Wonder.

Part 2- Enjoy witty banter between former Rewind host Brian Healy (DAS), and current host Les Carlsen as they discuss the unintentional formation of the Christian Goth supergroup, Dead Artist Syndrome. Ric Alba brings insight to a couple of songs he wrote – In Rewind Episode 42 the San Francisco Sessions continue with Dead Artist Syndrome, Ric Alba (Altar Boys and Undercover) and Michael Roe (77s and Lost Dogs). Listeners will enjoy witty banter between former Rewind host Brian Healy (DAS), and current host Les Carlsen as they discuss the unintentional formation of the Christian Goth super group, Dead Artist Syndrome. Ric Alba brings insight to a couple of songs he wrote for Altar Boys; and Michael Roe shares some of his favorite 77s tunes. With this installment comes the release of exclusive live footage from Michael Roe and Michael Knott's VIP Acoustic Set at the November 2014 concert event near San Francisco. Available on Frontline Records YouTube channel.

Part 1- Veil of Ashes’ Sean Patrick Doty, Brian Kirsch (Sterling), and Lance Harris talk about how the band formed, how the songs were written, and how the beers hit the table when they performed them in the clubs. – In Rewind Episode 41 host Les Carlsen has an opportunity to interview 3 of the original 4 Veil Of Ashes members at a music concert event. Sean Patrick Doty, Sterling and Lance Harris share stories of the band’s origins, favorite songs and their chemistry. The session includes reflections about songs from their Frontline Records release, “Pain” and an independent album, “Eternal Teenage Angst”.

Part 2- Soup and QP talk about the beginnings of Holy Hip Hop, tell rigorous touring stories, discuss the reception of Illumimation, and brush off 20 years of dust to give a couple of a cappella performances. – In Rewind Episode 40 S.F.C’s Soup The Chemist and QP continue their exclusive interview with host Les Carlsen. In Part 2 they talk about songs on their album Illumination (1994 Brainstorm Artists Int’l), released digitally for the first time. Les, a pioneering metal head, gets schooled by Soup on some Hip Hop terminology like “One Time” (giving it to you one time), “Respect” (for rhyme and beats on the streets) and C-mode Fizzunk (Christ-centered Funk). Soup talks about the writing of his book, “Through My Windows”, the history behind Holy Hip Hop.

Part 1- Soup and QP talk about the beginnings of Holy Hip Hop, tell rigorous touring stories, discuss the deep lyrics of Phase III, and brush off 20 years of dust to give a couple of cappella performances. – In Rewind Episode 39 S.F.C’s Soup The Chemist and QP drop in for exclusive interview and talk about songs on their newly-digitally released album Phase III (1992 Brainstorm Artists Int’l). Host Les Carlsen, a pioneering Metal Head, really connects with Soup, a pioneering Rapper, as they cover the beginnings of Holy Hip Hop. Soldiers For Christ members were in the Gospel-preaching trenches with the Gospel Gangstaz, DJ Dove, Dynamic Twins, XL and many others. Soup and QP share rigorous touring stories, discuss the deep lyrics of Phase III and even brush off 20 years of dust to give a couple a cappella performances.

Les skypes Jacob's Trouble members in Georgia to see what they're up to 25 years after their debut album was released. They tell about recording Door Into Summer with producer Terry Scott Taylor and how they got signed to Frontline in the first place. – Rewind Episode 38: Host Les Carlsen catches up with Jacob’s Trouble members via Skype during rehearsal for their reunion concert. The original trio will play songs from their Frontline Records debut album Door Into Summer, including covers by The Beatles and The Monkees. Yes, they are not ashamed to say they are fans of The Monkees. Jerry Davison, Mark Blackburn and Steve Atwell talk about recording their first album with Terry Scott Taylor producing. Les remembers working with Taylor and how he was given the nickname Tinker Bell; while Jerry considered working with his music hero a dream come true. Listeners learn how Jacob’s Trouble got signed to Frontline in the first place through Jerry’s music store management position. Mark explains the nature of the church he pastors, for which concert funds will benefit. And Steve is pretty quiet, as usual.

Stories include Jimmy’s first interaction with his idol and triple Deliverance album producer, Terry Scott Taylor. He also recalls Gene Eugene’s idea for “skull guy” album cover art. Jimmy demonstrates complicated guitar parts of Pseudo Intellec – Rewind Episode 37 continues the in-studio appearance with Deliverance members Jimmy P. Brown and George Ochoa. Songs from 5 Frontline albums, and background stories about them, fill the hour. Listeners also get to hear a selection from the most recent independent Deliverance album, Hear What I Say?. The session includes humorous stories, including Jimmy’s first interaction with his idol and triple Deliverance album producer, Terry Scott Taylor. He also recalls Gene Eugene’s idea for “skull guy” album cover art. Jimmy demonstrates complicated guitar parts of Pseudo Intellectual and fills the show with laughter. The show celebrates a recent vinyl collector’s edition of Weapons of Our Warfare by Roxx Productions.

Jimmy and George play 23 for the first time in 24 years, George still claims to be "Joe Metal," and Jimmy talks about the time he met James Hetfield of Metallica... before either of them were famous. – Rewind Episode 36 has a very special treat: an in-studio appearance with Deliverance members Jimmy P. Brown and George Ochoa. Jimmy and George play “23” for the first time in 24 years. George still claims to be “Joe Metal” and Jimmy talks about the time he met James Hetfield of Metallica … before either of them were famous. The session includes humorous stories, live guitar and vocal performance, lots of laughs and reflections on the creation of historically influential album Weapons Of Our Warfare, originally released on Frontline Records in 1990. The show celebrates a vinyl collector’s edition of the album releasing July 15th by Roxx Productions.

Host Les Carlsen calls Mike Stand, Altar Boys frontman, to talk about touring, opening for Foghat, the reason behind the music, and Mike’s current rockabilly endeavor Altar Billies. Music selections include tracks from Gut Level Music and Against The Gr – In Rewind Episode 35, host Les Carlsen calls Mike Stand, Altar Boys frontman. The conversation touches on touring, opening for Foghat, Mike’s current endeavors and his admission of being a “knucklehead”. Music selections include tracks from Gut Level Music and Against The Grain. Listeners get a taste of Altar Billies, Mike’s rockabilly band, with the track “I’m Still Stand’n”.

Les Carlsen of Bloodgood makes his debut as host of Frontline Records Rewind, and what better way to start then to have him call his heavy metal friends in their natural habitat. – Rewind Episode 34 continues conversation with Bloodgood members and features their music. Host Les Carlsen, lead singer of Bloodgood, calls Michael Bloodgood as he is getting off a ferryboat in South Carolina. Les also reaches Oz Fox, as he is travelling with Stryper in Rhode Island. Michael shares a rare story of leaving one of his sons at a stop while on tour. And Oz Fox reminisces about a one-man-band Bloodgood recording session.

Les Carlsen of Bloodgood chats with Paul Jackson, Kevin Whistler and David Zaffiro. – Rewind Episode 33 introduces Les Carlsen, lead singer of Bloodgood, as the new host of Frontline Records Rewind. When you have a founding member of an award winning Christian metal band hosting, it makes sense to feature the music of that artist. Les calls Bloodgood members on the phone as they are in their “natural habitat” and extracts humorous stories from their memory banks. This Episode includes chats with Paul Jackson, Kevin Whistler and David Zaffiro.

Les Carlsen of Bloodgood provides commentary and introduces tracks from some of the heaviest of all Christian metal bands in this Easter compilation. – Rewind Episode 32 includes music from “Frontline Presents: The Passion”, a heavy metal Easter compilation. This new collection begins with landmark Christian artist, Bloodgood, ushering us into the remembrance of the Last Supper with “Eat The Flesh” before retelling Christ’s arrest from the viewpoint of Pontius Pilate through their hit, “Crucify.” So who better to guest host the show than Bloodgood lead singer, Les Carlsen?!