Podcast appearances and mentions of brent porche

Philadelphia welcomed Disturbed back to the Big Joint in a fiery night that boasted a powerful setlist and live concert coverage on WMMR. In an exclusive backstage interview with Brent Porche, the co-founders of the band, Dan Donegan and Mike Wengren, opened up about their journey over the past quarter century, and what fans can expect in the near future. See more at WMMR.com

With MMRBQ 2025 fast approaching, WMMR’s Brent Porche caught up with Dorothy Martin, leader of the band Dorothy, who will join us at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Saturday May 10th. Dorothy’s a longtime friend of WMMR, and now she’s got a new album for us: The Way, her fourth LP out now via Roc Nation. The album delivers 10 powerful tracks, including the singles "MUD" and "Tombstone Town", the latter featuring none other than Slash. Brent and Dorothy also discussed the upcoming 10th anniversary of her debut album Rockisdead, concert memories, and how her latest release is a "love letter to her fans". With a new album out, a big show in Philly, and a milestone anniversary ahead, Dorothy is set for an exciting year. If you haven't listened to The Way yet, now's the perfect time. And if you want to see her live, MMRBQ 2025 is the place to be. See more at wmmr.com/Brent

It was announced by The Clergy today that Ghost's sixth Psalm - or rather, full-length album - SKELETA is set for release on April 25th via Loma Vista Recordings. The first single from the LP is titled "Satanized," a love song of sorts, described in a press release as "Ghost's most unflinchingly introspective work to date" and more of a personal album for bandleader Tobias Forge. He touches on all of that and more in an interview with WMMR Philadelphia hosted by Brent Porche. They also discuss Ghost's 2025 world tour, the concert film Rite Here, Rite Now, and Papa V Perpetua's upcoming appearance at the Back To The Beginning festival with Black Sabbath this summer. Watch their conversation here.

Myles Kennedy and WMMR's Brent Porche dive into the many layers of his new solo album 'The Art of Letting Go': the lead single "Say What You Will" and the accompanying video, the supporting players on the record, the cover art, and Myles' tour, which arrives in Philly this Saturday (1/25) at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA. See more at WMMR.com/Brent Note: This interview was originally recorded in July 2024.

Brent Porche here, and I had the chance to speak with both Three Days Grace singers. That's right: for the first time in over a decade, original vocalist Adam Gontier is back in the band, alongside Matt Walst. We talk about the new single "Mayday" that dropped today (11/22), the next album, and what's to come from this new era of 3DG... See more at wmmr.com/Brent

Brent Porche here with another update from the Shinedown camp. Their drummer Barry Kerch gave us a call at 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to introduce another hot sauce in their condiment lineup, plus he gave us an update on new music and more. See more at wmmr.com/Brent This interview was recorded in September 2024.

Eric Bass of Shinedown is going solo. In a conversation with Brent Porche of 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, the bassist and producer revealed that his next project I Had A Name will be unleashed on February 28th, 2025.  Shinedown have always delivered a three-dimensional experience, and Bass will continue this immersive storytelling for I Had A Name. In this new creative chapter, fans can expect a blend of music and visual art; Bass is excited to unveil a graphic novel that serves as a companion to the album and brings the stories behind the songs to life.  Listen to the interview below and hear the single "Mind Control" on Brent's show on WMMR, weekdays from 3 to 7pm. Watch the video for the debut single "Mind Control" on WMMR.com/Brent  

MMRBQ 2024 was nothing short of electrifying, and it all began when Jersey Calling hit the main stage of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. Shortly after their set, this year's featured Local Shots band joined Brent Porche live at the broadcast booth to revel in their ‘RBQ moment. See more at wmmr.com/brent

Moments after their first performance together in over a decade, Philly's own Silvertide gathered at the broadcast booth at MMRBQ 2024, basking in the glow of what had just transpired. Nick Perri, Walt Lafty, Brian Weaver, Mark Melchiorre, and Kevin Frank shared their excitement on air with Brent Porche, and traced the moments that led them to the MMRBQ stage. After a long hiatus, when they began tossing around the idea of a reunion, the important stipulation was that it had to be fun. That philosophy, along with sharpening the songs that Philly knows and loves, resonated from the pit to the lawn at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Seeing the band back in action made it feel like we'd turned the clock back to their early 2000s heyday, but with all the experience and soul that comes with many years spent in the industry. What made this reunion even more special was how the band member's kids were part of the experience for the first time, pointing out that their children barely know that this music was huge a huge part of our lives 20 years ago. It's a full-circle moment for Silvertide, who not only celebrated their epic past and their debut album Show & Tell, but are also brewing up new projects, including a holiday show at the TLA and potentially new music on the horizon. See more at wmmr.com/Brent

Ahead of his show with Green Day at Citizens Bank Park, Billy Corgan called up Brent Porche at WMMR Philadelphia to give us an idea of what we can expect from the Smashing Pumpkins' stadium set. Billy gave us a run-down of the album Aghori Mhori Mei, which was announced last month and release just two weeks later. The two also covered wrestling, of course, and Billy will be back in our town at the end of August for NWA 76 at 2300 Arena. Join us at the show this Friday 8/9 at the ballpark! Tickets and details are on MMR's official Concert Calendar. Between Green Day, the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas, Brent Porche will be broadcasting live from the concourse, so stop by and say hi. Plus: keep an eye on Pierre's page at WMMR.com for a backstage interview with Tre Cool.  

Shinedown are known for bringing the heat in their pyro-heavy live performances, and now they're heating things up in a different way: with a brand new hot sauce. The band is collaborating with Torchbearer Sauces to create Symptom Chipotle Garlic Sauce, a nod to their song “A Symptom of Being Human.” In this new interview, Brent Porche speaks with drummer Barry Kerch on the spicy process, plus where the band is at with new music.  WATCH this interview in its entirety on wmmr.com/brent 

Brent Smith of Shinedown called in to tell us how excited he & the fellas are about headlining the 2023 MMR*B*Q on September 16th at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Tickets are on-sale now! Brent & Brent also talk about the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Shinedown's debut album 'Leave A Whisper', including plans for ONE show only to play the entire album from cover to cover, with the possibilities of some special guests. Brent also touches on their record-breaking 20th #1 song "Dead Don't Die", the long-rumored "Deep Dive" tour, Shinedown 8, and their massive vault of songs that we have never heard! Plus a bunch more! Thanks for giving it a listen! See you at the 'RBQ in September! -bp

Hey Gang! Brent Porche here.. I had the chance to have a good ol' face-to-face chat with the lead guitarist and founding member of the Grammy nominated powerhouse Disturbed, Dan Donegan. To date, Disturbed has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, making them one of the most successful rock bands of the modern era. We discuss their brand new, 8th, studio album (as yet untitled) due out later this year. We also touch on the 20th anniversary's of their debut album The Sickness (2000) & their sophomore album Believe (2002) as well as the 10th anniversary of Fight or Flight's debut album. 2023 is going to be a huge year for the Chicagoland rockers.. find out why, and MUCH more! Check out the full gallery of photos from the epic day that was the 2022 MMRBQ here Thanks for taking a few minutes to give it a listen! Enjoy! -bp

Brent Porche sat down for a chat with Marc Labelle from Dirty Honey & Wolfgang Van Halen from MammothWVH ahead of their co-headlining Young Guns Tour that stopped in Philadelphia at the end of March! Brent and the boys talk about the origins of the tour & what it means for both bands to have the duty of “carrying the rock flag” for the next generation of rockers.

Hey Gang, Brent Porche here...     I had the pleasure of speaking with Jerry Cantrell ahead of the release of his new solo album 'BRIGHTEN' due out October 29th. This is his first new solo album in close to 20 years.. It is also the first album he has ever released independently.  Brighten boasts a number of big name artists assisting Cantrell with his latest studio effort, including Duff McKagan (Guns n' Roses), Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney) and many more! Jerry touches on how he connected with Gilbert Trejo.. son of renowned actor and all-around badass Danny Trejo, to direct the music video for the title-track Brighten. 2022 is going to be a huge year for Jerry.. which includes the Brighten 2022 Tour - hitting Atlantic City (Borgata/Music Box) & Philadelphia (TLA) in the beginning of April (tickets on sale now). 2022 also marks the 20th Anniversary of his last solo effort 'Degradation Trip', the 30th Anniversary of Alice in Chains multi-platinum smash hit 'Dirt', the 35th Anniversary of the formation of Alice in Chains as well as the 20th Anniversary of the passing of Layne Staley... and we talk about ALL OF IT!! Plus what we can expect next from Alice in Chains! Hope you enjoy my chat with Jerry..  Thanks for checking it out! Rock On! bp

Hey Gang! Brent Porche here.. I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Barron, lead singer, of The Spin Doctors ahead of his show at City Winery Philadelphia on 8/24. We talk about the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" (released August 20th 1991), the filming of the music video for their smash hit Two Princes.. and the whereabouts of that infamous knit hat! We chat about the early days of the Spin Doctors/Trucking Company and rooming with John Popper & Blues Traveler in NYC. We also touch on the Spin Doctors opening for the Rolling Stones on the Voodoo Lounge tour & Sir Keef's "guitar guy". Also, what it was like having their debut album released the week before Pearl Jams's debut, Ten, while on the same record label. And one of my favorites from the chat, among many, was Chris' story about the first time he met Pierre Robert! Chris Barron will be performing live at the City Winery in Philadelphia on Tuesday August 24th 2021 - with special guests Michael Glabicki from Rusted Root w/ Dirk Miller. Featuring a special opening set from Danny Beissel from Featherborn/Fosterchild. Show time 8pm Thanks for Listening! bp

In a Draft Night Eve chat, former long-time Eagles beat reporter Mark Eckel visits Philly Pressbox Radio to help Bill and Chet preview the 2021 draft. Will the Birds get it right this year? Plus, there's some Phillies and Sixers talk, and WMMR's Brent Porche stops by to discuss being a Philly sports fan and his 15 years at 93.3 MMR.

Hey Gang! Brent Porche here… joining me, this time around FROM HAWAII, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman! We’re getting geared up for the official kick-off to the summer concert season – THE 2020 MMR*B*Q! David opens up about his love for Philadelphia, their plans for the 20th Anniversary (in 2020) of Disturbed’s debut album “The Sickness”, what Disturbed has planned for the rest of the year in regards to touring & the possibility of any new music being released, his feelings on the prospect of Disturbed being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will we ever see his other project Device again & where does their Music As a Weapon Tour stand currently! Hear his thoughts on the passing of The Professor – Neil Peart and SOOO much more! Thanks for Listening! -bp   2020 MMR*B*Q – Saturday May 16th – BB&T Pavilion /// Tickets on sale Friday 1/17/20 @ 9am

       For more than a decade, acclaimed Philly rock vocalist Danny Beissel has crisscrossed the country performing with such musical stalwarts as Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Barry Goudreau (Formerly of Boston), James Burton (Elvis, Ricky Nelson) and more. Now, as he prepares to launch the national radio campaign for his forthcoming debut solo album Featherborn, the singer-songwriter is headed back to his PA roots for an exclusive show at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Saturday, November 16.        During this much-anticipated performance, Beissel will be joined by special guests Conrad Korsch (Rod Stewart Band) and Leroy Romans (The Wailers/Third World Band) to unveil songs from the record that he describes as “the culmination of [his] musical voyage.” Featherborn is the first record from his new project of the same name after fronting such super-star bands as The American Vinyl All Star Band (featuring members of Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, formerly of Boston, The Wailers and Fosterchild (with members of Candlebox, Tantric, and FUEL).        The November 16 show marks Beissel’s first performance at the new West Chester music theater. The Featherborn lineup will be rounded out by Mike Czimback (drums) and Aubrey Toone (vocals). Doors 6:30pm/Showtime 7:30pm! Featherborn.com & UptownWestChester.org for more info

Hey Gang! It’s your friendly, resident Wrasslin’ fan, Brent Porche, here… Iron Woman & WWE Superstar Natalya (Niedhart) checks in with us at WMMR prior to the WWE Live event at the Cure Insurance Arena this weekend (10/19/19) in Trenton, NJ. The Hart family is one of the most Legendary names in professional wrestling & sports entertainment.. Nattie opens up about her 20+ year wrestling career, being the first EVER 3rd generation female wrestler, what it’s like to be, constantly, in front of the camera.. both in WWE & on E! Network’s Total Divas. We also talk about her dream matches, her most memorable matches and how she feels about the likes of Ronda Rousey & Becky Lynch. Natalya loves her music too… find out who her favorite artists are to work out to.. and what her most favorite concert was ever. Plus SO much more! (Catch Natalya & the rest of the WWE Raw Superstars 10/19/19 at CureInsuranceArena.com)

Hey Gang! Brent Porche here... I had the chance to catch up with Josh (Katz) & Anthony (Sonetti) from BADFLOWER at the LOUDER THAN LIFE festival in Louisville Kentucky - the newly dubbed "Largest Rock Festival in America"! We chat about everything from the new record "OK, I'm Sick" to their new Fall/Winter fashion campaign for John Varvatos, their tour summer tour with Shinedown, their first EVER headlining US & European tour and so much more. We also touch on being vegan, their contributions to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the possibility of a LIVE Badflower album, and we find out the one thing that Josh loves wasting his money on.. all while enjoying a couple beverages, courtesy of METALLICA! Enjoy! bp (Catch them at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA on November 1st 2019)

WMMR's BRENT PORCHE caught up with JIM ROOT (#4) from SLIPKNOT at the 2019 Knotfest Roadshow! Did you know he said "No" to joining Slipknot.. TWICE? They touch on topics like His first ever show with Slipknot.. like ever-ever, His first ever tour.. Ozzfest '99, How Root's Jester mask came to be, Meeting heroes Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey, Seeing Metallica (front row!) on the Master of Puppets tour.. WITH Cliff Burton.. and what plans might be in store for Slipknot's 25th anniversary...  plus MUCH more!  (Pic: Brent & Jim from the Factory '07)

Rosie Bones & Carmen Vandenberg of BONES UK stop by the WMMR studios to speak with our very own Brent Porche ahead of their headlining show at Milkboy (11th & Chestnut) in Center City. The ladies are loaded with stories... including: meeting Jeff Beck at Roger Taylor's (Queen) birthday party, how they spent one Christmas at Mick Jagger's house, their thoughts on groupies - both male & female... and of course their NEW self-titled album.. which is out now annnnnd available via Sumerian Records on VINYL! HOW COOL! Enjoy! -BP  

Brent and Zach of Shinedown joined us backstage just before their outstanding headlining set at MMRBQ 2019. They spoke with Pierre Robert and Brent Porche about the meaning of "Get Up", how Philly feels like home to the band and a lot more, PLUS the guys present Pierre with one of the coolest gifts we've ever seen: guitar picks emblazoned with Pierre's face on them!

Join me for a conversation with Brent Porche, on air personality at 93.3 WMMR. We discuss his absolute love of all things rock and Philly, his rise through the radio world, and so much more.

Just before absolutely demolishing the waterfront park stage, Fever 333 sat down with Brent Porche at MMR's broadcast booth at Rock Allegiance. Jason Aalon Butler, Stephen Harrison, and Aric Improta discussed the objective of this musical project, Travis Barker's involvement, their full-length album, and using the stage as a "jungle gym", plus they talked about how much they love Philly and how they spent their day off in the city.

Brent Porche and Sara welcomed John Cooper of Skillet to the broadcast booth at Rock Allegiance! They talked about which bands make John turn into a "fanboy" backstage at festivals, the new Skillet album that's coming in 2019, his new project Fight The Fury, famous bassist-singers, and more. We can't wait to see John again with Skillet AND FTF next year! 

Motionless In White returned to Rock Allegiance this year and we were stoked to welcome our Pennsylvania friends back to Camden, NJ! Chris Motionless talked with Brent Porche and Sara about the band's local ties, how their parents are total rockers, and building community around heavy music... plus, Chris tells us about watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl while on tour, and offers his thoughts on the new Flyers mascot Gritty! 

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