Greg Marra is a Los Angeles based producer, multi-instrumentalist and clinician who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business today. Greg interviews many of music's contemporaries including studio engineers, guitar builders, amplifier builders, professional musicians and those…
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Listeners of Greg Marra Iconoclast Music Podcast that love the show mention: stuff, thanks,Prairie Sun Movie Previews with Rudy Sarzo & Tony MacAlpine. GREG AND BILL'S GUITAR UPROAR - EPISODE 10 In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero as well as legendary bassist, Rudy Sarzo of Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. Also included is a side stage look at Billy Idol performing White Wedding in Las Vegas, October 2021. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com If you love everything guitar and gear this show is for you!
Tony MacAlpine & Steve Steven's Guitar Tech, Frank Falbo - NEW EPISODE 9 In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero. Also included is an interview and shop tour with Billy Idol's guitar tech Frank Falbo. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com If you love everything guitar and gear this show is for you!
In this episode we feature Lebanese guitarist Cynthia Maalouf. Cynthia talks about performing at The NAMM Show with Duane Eddy, performing on the Lebanese TV show called "Female", her unique brand of chord/harmony guitar playing and much more! Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
This is the premier episode of the video version of Greg & Bill's Guitar Uproar previously available on all streaming podcast platforms at guitaruproar.com and by searching Iconoclast Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts as well as all other products streaming platforms. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
On this episode Greg and Bill are back after a month long break with updates on the new movie Greg is producing about legendary Prairie Sun recording studio, new record update from Greg, the state of social media from a working musicians perspective and much more! www.gregmarra.com www.billlonero.com
Greg and Bill discuss the untimely passing of legendary bassist Dusty Hill - bassist of ZZ Top, Mike Howe - vocalist for Metal Church, and Joey Jordison - drummer of Slipknot. Also updates on Greg's documentary on Prairie Sun Recording and more! Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Greg and Bill bring their guitars to the show for this episode and discuss the 40 year career of Metallica as well as their own solo careers, discovering new music, and keeping your art true. Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Greg & Bill chat about the untimely passing of Jeff Labar of Cinderella, new music from John Sykes, updates on the Prairie Sun documentary and much more! Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Director Andrew Bennett is the guest for this episode. Andrew is the writer and photographer for the beautifully presented coffee table book "Eruption in the Canyon". In the book, Andrew details his time living and documenting the genius of Edward Van Halen at 5150 studio. Andrew is a filmmaker and has produced works for artists such as Deftones, Dream Theater, Katy Perry and many others. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Cohosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things Steve Vai and tons of gear and guitar talk! Released on June 2, 2020. www.gregmarra.com
Greg and Mick chat all things George Lynch in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang released on May 29th, 2020. Also included is bonus content with brand new music from producer Eric Hill at the end of the episode. www.gregmarra.com Cohosts: Greg Marra Mick Marcellino
Greg and Mick chat all things AC/DC in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang - recorded on May 22nd, 2020. www.gregmarra.com Co-hosts: Greg Marra Mick Marcellino
Rob Balducci joins Greg Marra to chat about his gear and play some new riffs from his yet to be released new record. The exclusive debut of Rob's new song "Twelve Twenty-Four" is in this episode as well and as always - all things guitar! (This episode was recorded and released on May 21st, 2020.) www.robbalducci.com www.gregmarra.com
Greg Marra and co-host Mick Marcellino geek out on this Van Halen focused episode! The Ted Templeman and Eruption in the Canyon books are discussed as well as Greg and Mick's favorite Van Halen tunes and licks! www.gregmarra.com
Recorded on May 11th, 2020. Hosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things guitar and gear. www.gregmarra.com
I brought my guitar to the party in this episode and Mick Marcellino and I talk about the state of the music industry, more riffs, more recording techniques, guitars, amps and all things music! www.gregmarra.com
This is a brand new format for Greg Marra's show, Iconoclast Music Podcast, called "Greg's Guitar Hang". Host of Amps and Axes, Mick Marcellino, joins Greg on the first episode and we picked three songs each that we dig into and discuss the gear they used as well as new gear and recording techniques and the state of the music industry. Musical excerpts from Plini, Intervals, Shotgun Messiah, AC/DC, Van Halen, Ted Nugent, and Greg Marra's music is featured in this episode. This episode was recorded and released on May 3rd, 2020. www.gregmarra.com
Pittsburgh are guitar shredder, Xander Demos, joins host Greg Marra to talk all things guitars in this brand new updated episode with content from February 2020 that was originally recorded as a lead up to the PG3 show that due to the current world health scenario has been postponed. You will hear original tunes from Xander Demos as well as his story and much more. www.xanderdemos.com www.gregmarra.com
Flipping things around for this episode wherein legendary radio DJ, Bob Cupp, of 97.7FM in Western Pennsylvania interviews host Greg Marra and premiers his new single titled "Colliding Consciousness" as well as three other original songs from Greg's back catalogue. (Content from this episode originally aired on April 26th, 2020 on 97.7FM - Butler, PA.) www.gregmarra.com www.977rocks.com
Guitarist & songwriter Brev Sullivan and host Greg Marra chat about Brev's career in jazz and rock including appearing in the Rock of Ages movie with Tom Cruise, NAMM happenings, endorsements, fireside jams and tons more! www.brevsullivanguitar.com www.gregmarra.com
Mark "Mooka" Rennick is the owner and founder of Prairie Sun Recording Studios located in Cotati, CA which has been the primary studio that tracked hundreds of the aptly named "shred guitar gods" records of the late 80's and early 90's on Mike Varney's legendary Shrapnel Records label. This episode is information packed with tons of likely never heard before stories of the guitar shred era as well as the infamous Tom Waits room, gear and recording techniques at Prairie Sun, and much more. www.prairiesun.com www.gregmarra.com
Shane Alexander joins host Greg Marra in the studio to discuss his long and successful career as a singer/songwriter, gear preferences, studio work and beyond. Shane has been the opening act for legendary musicians such as Jewel, Seal and many others as well as having a following all over the globe. www.shanealexandermusic.com www.gregmarra.com
Mike Delaney, Delaney Guitars, and host Greg Marra chat about their musical relationship as builder to artist and Mike's custom guitar company. Mike Delaney has built some of the finest instruments for the who's who in the business including; Samantha Fish, Mike Zito, Arlen Roth, Johnny Winter and many more! www.delaneyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
Guitar Max himself, Maxxxwell Carlisle chats with host Greg Marra about his uber popular Youtube channel, video production, working with Michael Angelo Batio, and much more in this info packed episode of the Iconoclast Music Podcast. www.maxxxwell.com www.gregmarra.com
Eric Hill, owner of The String Source, US rep for Skervesen Guitars, owner and mixing and mastering engineer at The Blue Room Studio and much more joins host Greg Marra for an update on all things music related and current state of global health in March 2020. www.thestringsource.com www.gregmarra.com
Chris Compton is a well-known drummer from Pennsylvania that has played drums with host Greg Marra and many others for well over three decades. Chris has performed countless studio sessions as well as the live festival circuit as well. Find out Chris' story including his preferred gear, influences, and coming up in the Pittsburgh area music scene and recording in Los Angeles. www.gregmarra.com
Jeff Bober has been dubbed "the godfather of low wattage amps" as well as being the designer of Buddha Amps and owner and designer of East Amplification. In this episode, Jeff and host Greg Marra go deep on the glorious world of tube amplifiers. Jeff talks about working with Leslie West, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai and much more! www.jeffbober.com www.gregmarra.com
Phil Short is the guitarist for the Irish pop vocals sensation, Westlife as well as a music professor at the prestigious BIMM Institute in England. www.philshort.com www.gregmarra.com
WWE referee and music industry liaison for some of the biggest names in the business joins host Greg Marra for a one on one match up to discuss all things from rock to the ring! www.gregmarra.com
Part 2 of my interview with Greg Chaisson of Badlands and Kings of Dust where we answer listener questions and break down the new Kings of Dust record track by track. www.gregmarra.com
In this brand new for 2020 episode legendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra to chat all things Badlands as well as his new band Kings of Dust. www.gregmarra.com
Musician, Devin Tait, joins host Greg Marra to talk about his 2019 release titled Art Damage, his career as an L.A. studio and stage performer and much more! www.gregmarra.com Devin Tait
The Original Pranksta himself, Mike Martini, of the Evil Joe prank call bit fame joins host Greg Marra to talk about his diverse career as a tattoo artist, comedian, musician, and much more! www.gregmarra.com Search: Mike Martini, Original Pranksta
Jeff Bowders, drummer for The Paul Gilbert Band, Scrap Metal, Musicians Institute Professor, (and many more) joins host Greg Marra for this episode to discuss his career and offers comprehensive breakdown on his new record called Mission. www.jeffbowders.com www.gregmarra.com
Eric Hill (The String Source, Blue Room Studio, Skervesen Guitars) joins host Greg Marra for this open discussion formatted episode with topics ranging from guitar string tension to recording drums and many topics in between. www.gregmarra.com www.Thestringsource.com (The String Soure Website will be live starting June 2019)
Paul Killion from EX-GEAR pedals and host of the The Super Funkin' Dirty Rockin' Freak Jam in LA is the guest on this episode of Iconoclast. http://ex-gear.com www.gregmarra.com
Legendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra for this episode of Iconoclast. Greg Chaisson discusses his career in Badlands and his new band - Kings of Dust (February 2019).
Sully from Sully Guitars chats with host Greg Marra about all things in the world of Sully Guitars. www.sullyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
Eric Hill from Skervesen Guitars chats with long time pal and host Greg Marra about all things NAMM 2019! www.gregmarra.com
Armando Vega, formerly of Yamaha Guitars for over a decade, chats with host Greg Marra about his time at Yamaha, his new band Corazon De Mana and much more! www.gregmarra.com
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Bjorn Englen is one of the most in-demand bass players in the music business today with credits including Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Macalpine, PLENTY HEAVY and many others. In this episode, host Greg Marra (Plenty Heavy vocals and guitar) discuss gear, life on the road, and much more! www.bjornenglen.com www.gregmarra.com www.plentyheavy.com
John Cruz is a master guitar builder at Fender Guitars. John has built guitars for the top players in the history of electric guitar as well as tribute guitar runs for Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Yngwie Malmsteen and many more. www.fender.com www.gregmarra.com
Ted Morton and Keith Moreland from the progressive band Pet Shark join host Greg Marra to discuss their 2018 indie release "Carnivore Cruises" which includes collaborations with legendary musicians Mike Keneally (Zappa). www.petsharkband.com www.gregmarra.com
Legendary vocalist and musician Ron Keel, Keel, joins host Greg Marra for this episode to talk about Ron’s many decades in the music business with MTV darlings KEEL, his Vegas producton, Steeler and so much more! www.ronkeel.com www.gregmarra.com
Matt Guillory's new single is called "Give me a sign" (released November 2018). Host Greg Marra and Matt chat about about his years in Mullmuzzler and James Labrie band (Dream Theater vocalist) as well as his solo career and much more! You can find out more on Matt Guillory's socials and online. www.gregmarra.com
Bassist and producer, Anthony Esposito, is a member of Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel who are set to release their much anticipated latest hard rock offering titled Patina on November 9, 2018. Anthony and host Greg Marra chat about the recording of Patina , plans to tour the record and the videos for the record as well as Anthony's years as a member of Lynch Mob and the Ace Frehley Band. Besides being an A-list, first call bassist, Anthony is also the owner and operator of Obscenic Arts Studio in Pennsylvania where the newest Red Dragon Cartel record was tracked. www.reddragoncartel.com www.obscenicarts.com www.gregmarra.com
Oscar Jordan is a writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, a classically trained actor, and blues and rock musician with many credits to his name. Oscar and host Greg Marra chat all things guitar including performing on the same stage as Larry Mitchell and Steve Vai for the L.A. Jamathon and much more! www.oscarjordan.com www.gregmarra.com
Stevie D, guitarist for Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict, talks with host Greg Marra about his long and successful career in the music business as one of rocks top billed bands of the past two decades. Stevie & Greg chat all things gear as well as Stevie's signature Sully Guitar. www.buckcherry.com www.gregmarra.com
Andrew Freeman, lead singer for Last in Line (original DIO band), Raiding the Rock Vault (top rated Las Vegas show), Lynch Mob, The Offspring an many others joins host Greg Marra to discuss his successful career and much more! www.raidingtherockvault.com www.lastinlineofficial.com www.gregmarra.com