Podcast appearances and mentions of John Sykes

Interview by Kris PetersThe world lost a true legend earlier this year, when vocalist/guitarist John Sykes - Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers Of Pan Tang - lost his battle with cancer. While his legacy endures thanks to the music he created, the world has still lost a musical innovator and pioneer with a gift for writing timeless music.Around eight years ago, Sykes entered into a contract with then-fledgling music label Golden Robot Records, agreeing to terms for a new album to be released through the company. But over the ensuing few years and as life and circumstances got in the way, all that was honoured by Sykes in that contract was four songs, written by him with a view to completing a full album down the track, that have until now remained locked away from the world in their original demo state.Since Sykes' passing, the label has gone to the vault and dusted off the cobwebs and had them professionally remixed and remastered by Aussie legendary producer Paul Gommersall (Paul Weller, George Michael, GNR).Paying respect to the music and legacy of John Sykes, Golden Robot decided to allow the music world at least six months to grieve the loss of Sykes before announcing their intentions to release the four songs - the first new music from Sykes in a quarter of a century - as a four-track EP.It was a decision taken with much respect to the situation, the man, and his music, but ultimately one which Golden Robot Records believes serves the best interests of fans and enables them to release material which was to form the nucleus of a full body of work.Golden Robot Global Entertainment's Mark Alexander-Erber sat down with HEAVY to talk us through the release and the history behind four tracks, which could well be the final recording the world hears from a man who has shaped so much of its history."John was introduced to me during the formative days of Golden Robot Records' journey in Los Angeles," Mark explained. "The label officially launched around 2015, and by 2017 we had entered into an agreement with John for a full-length studio album. The original contract was straightforward — John was to deliver a minimum of ten tracks for a complete album.""As per the terms of the agreement, we made an initial payment to John, and everything was progressing well. John preferred to work at his own creative pace, which we respected. The understanding was that upon delivery of additional material, a second tranche of payment would be made. However, as time went on, it became clear that what we had originally paid for and what was ultimately being delivered were two very different things.""That said, we approached the situation the way we always have at Golden Robot — through open communication and a commitment to the relationship. Like many bands we worked with in those early years, it was never just about rigid contractual enforcement; it was about navigating challenges together in good faith.""In the end, what we received were four absolutely outstanding demos — powerful, compelling tracks that truly reflect John's immense talent and artistic voice. While it wasn't the full album we initially set out to produce, those recordings have tremendous value, and we're proud to be the ones bringing them to the world."In the full interview, Mark provided detailed insights into his professional relationship with John Sykes, which commenced in 2017. He acknowledged that while not all contractual obligations were fulfilled to the letter, all parties involved reached mutual compromises in good faith. Mark expressed sincere appreciation for their personal and professional relationship, noting the importance of approaching sensitive matters with discretion and respect.The discussion also included specifics regarding the forthcoming 4-track EP, which will feature two previously unreleased songs along with remastered versions of two existing tracks. Mark confirmed that the estate of the late artist will receive the royalties as stipulated under the terms of the agreement.He conveyed confidence in the artistic and technical quality of the recordings, stating that the work pays a respectful and authentic tribute to John's legacy. The release strategy includes the rollout of two singles ahead of the EP, with the first single scheduled for release in late June through Golden Robot Records on a global basis.We discussed Mark's personal relationship with John and the decision to delay releasing the songs after John's death, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Schlüpfrige Texte, Posen und heiße Gitarrenlicks: Eckart seziert mit Studiogast Dominik Rothe WHITESNAKEs Millionenseller "1987".

On the 63rd Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, the co-host of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast, Steven Michael, review the self-titled 1987 breakthrough album from Whitesnake. Whitesnake was a veteran British blues hard rock band with limited success in the United States. By 1987, David Coverdale wanted to change the band's style and image to a more Americanized version. He started with the music. The album is considered Whitesnake's "hair Metal" phase. The band was always a double guitar band, but this time, guitarist extraordinaire, John Sykes would contribute all the guitars and assist in the lyrics. Long time bassist, Neil Murray was on board as was top notch drummer, Aynsley Dunbar. Finalizing this lineup is Shout It Out Loudcast's favorite, Don Airey. After the music was completed, Coverdale proceeded to fire all the band members and hired an all star lineup to tour and more importantly appear in the MTV videos, including, Vivian Campbell, Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldrich. But, more importantly he added his then fiancée, Tawny Kitaen to their videos and the band and the album exploded. Songs like "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love" made it to Number 1 and 2 on radio respectively. The videos were all over MTV. The album was produced by Mike Stone and Keith Olsen. The album made it to Number 2 on the Billboard Charts and went 8X Platinum. The success of the band is credited to Coverdale's amazing vocals and frontman capabilities and John Sykes legendary melodic guitar work. However, the videos and Tawny Kitaen's impact cannot be overstated. As usual the boys breakdown and dissect the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and the album cover against the previous albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew. This was the Patreon pick. Please make sure you join! So grab your bad boys and go wild in the streets with this one! Ow, ow, ow, ow! To Purchase Whitesnake's Self-Titled Album On Amazon Click Below:   "Whitesnake"   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Michael Schenker Group… Purplen sukupuun äärellä paneudutaan maailman parhaisiin hard rock – ja hevilevyihin kautta aikojen. Reidar Palmgren ja Sami Ruokangas käyvät läpi suosikkejaan kiemuraisesta Deep Purple -sukukartasta. Purppuranmustasta sukupuusta käsitellään ensimmäisessä jaksossa levyt: Deep Purple: Burn (1974), Rainbow: Rising (1976), Rainbow: Down to Earth (1979), Black Sabbath: Heaven and Hell (huhtikuu 1980), Whitesnake: Ready An´ Willing (toukokuu 1980) ja Michael Schenker Group: Assault Attack (1982). Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fEFzzreD1qFAVxtJT4No8?si=c85f4c80a77748ad Menossa ovat mukana Uriah Heep, UFO, Von Herzen Brothers, Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Episode Six, Trapeze, Glenn Hughes, David Coverdale, Led Zeppelin, Pauli Kauppila, George Gershwin, Ricky Nelson, Jon Lord, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rainbow, Ronnie James Dio, Whitesnake, Ian Paice, Micky Moody, Bernie Marsden, Tommy Bolin, Elf, Cozy Powell, Jimmy Bain, Vivian Campbell, Dio, Def Leppard, Wild Horses, Thin Lizzy, Brian Robertson, Neil Carter, Clive Edwards, Tony Carey, Axel Rudi Pell, Over The Rainbow, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Don Airey, Kirka, Bee Gees, Gibb Brothers, Graham Bonnet, Alcatrazz, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Monsters Of Rock, Touch, Saxon, Riot, Nazareth, The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, Rory Gallagher, Judas Priest, Mark Mangold, Motörhead, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, Witchfynde, Tygers Of Pan Tang, John Sykes, Metallica, Venom, Tony Iommi, Sapattivuosi, Marco Hietala, Ozzy Osbourne, Vinny Appice, Carmine Appice, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Nirvana, Aki Blomberg, MTV, Free, Andy Fraser, California Jam, Neil Murray, Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Joe Lynn Turner, Baby Face, Phil Lynott, Bad Company, Mick Ralphs, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Martin Birch, Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac, Judas Priest, Blue Öyster Cult, Alex Harvey Band, Chris Glen, Ted McKenna, KISS, Aerosmith, Randy Rhoads, Robin McAuley, Gary Barden, Derek St. Holmes, Andy Nye ja Jack Douglas. RATB somessa: https://www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland/ https://www.instagram.com/samiruokangas

This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest guitar players in rock music, and pay tribute to the late great John Sykes. In the “Thanking The Greats Series” we will explore and discuss an individual Artist, Producer, Song Writer, Manager, or just about anyone involved in the music business we think has had a long career and contributed to the music we grew up loving. Oh and while we are at it, we will also select and play a few tunes we dig that are related to that individual. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It's quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin' Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin' Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Ginavera, Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, John Sykes. Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Ginevra - “Moonlight” If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 63rd Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, the co-host of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast, Steven Michael, review the self-titled 1987 breakthrough album from Whitesnake. Whitesnake was a veteran British blues hard rock band with limited success in the United States. By 1987, David Coverdale wanted to change the band's style and image to a more Americanized version. He started with the music. The album is considered Whitesnake's "hair Metal" phase. The band was always a double guitar band, but this time, guitarist extraordinaire, John Sykes would contribute all the guitars and assist in the lyrics. Long time bassist, Neil Murray was on board as was top notch drummer, Aynsley Dunbar. Finalizing this lineup is Shout It Out Loudcast's favorite, Don Airey. After the music was completed, Coverdale proceeded to fire all the band members and hired an all star lineup to tour and more importantly appear in the MTV videos, including, Vivian Campbell, Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldrich. But, more importantly he added his then fiancée, Tawny Kitaen to their videos and the band and the album exploded. Songs like "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love" made it to Number 1 and 2 on radio respectively. The videos were all over MTV. The album was produced by Mike Stone and Keith Olsen. The album made it to Number 2 on the Billboard Charts and went 8X Platinum. The success of the band is credited to Coverdale's amazing vocals and frontman capabilities and John Sykes legendary melodic guitar work. However, the videos and Tawny Kitaen's impact cannot be overstated. As usual the boys breakdown and dissect the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and the album cover against the previous albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew. This was the Patreon pick. Please make sure you join! So grab your bad boys and go wild in the streets with this one! Ow, ow, ow, ow! To Purchase Whitesnake's Self-Titled Album On Amazon Click Below:   "Whitesnake"   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on America's Podcast, we dive into the self-titled debut of Blue Murder—an album packed with enough guitar wizardry to make even your air guitar feel inadequate. But does it still rock as hard as its reputation, or is it just another relic of hairspray-fueled excess? No spoilers, but let's just say we have thoughts. We also take a moment to honor the late, great John Sykes, a guitar hero who shredded his way into rock history. His influence is undeniable, but does this album showcase his finest work? Tune in to find out! And of course, our Tracks of the Week bring the heat: Mooger channels the energy of Dreamstate's "Dayseeker." Marc gets nostalgic with Whitesnake's "Bad Boys." Jerry introduces us to Blueburst's "Vanish." Until next time, as Casey Kasem used to say—Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars (and maybe a good distortion pedal while you're at it! #bluemurder #johnsykes #rockpodcast

We are back! There was a slight delay, but we are kicking off the year by remembering the mighty John Sykes. If you have been listening to the podcast, his name comes up a lot. He was a true inspiration to the music we love. We give our top 5 Sykes songs he wrote or co-wrote.   We also talked about the following podcasts.   EP 7 - Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-this-album-reads-like-a-suicide-note/id1652056578?i=1000608173622 EP 21 - Whitesnake - Slide it in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-music-for-plumbers/id1652056578?i=1000654490896   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Power Rock: Viene Graham Bonnet, John Sykes fue un talento generacional y porqué debes escuchar The Great Old Ones  Grabado desde GW-Cinco Studio como parte de GW5 Network #tunuevatelevisión. Puedes ver toda la programación en www.gwcinco.com. siguenos en instagram @gw_cinco Patreon:   patreon.com/gw5network patreon.com/hablandopop

It is with heavy hearts that we deliver this week's episode honoring the passing of a guitar hero giant who also happened to be an awesome singer and songwriter: John Sykes. He was a guitarist deserving of the title guitar god who rarely got mentioned in the same circles as the Satches, Vais, Rhodes, and Van Halens. Most known for his brief stint in Thin Lizzy at the end of their career and as a brief member of Whitesnake. He should have been a household for playing on the Whitesnake 87 album that sold 25M records worldwide, but he was fired before it came out. Kevin's a huge fan of Blue Murder, so we will focus on that band and some of the lesser-known projects he was involved in while also paying homage to his mainstream successes. New to InObscuria? Typically, what we do is exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Rest In Peace John. Your pure musicality and amazing songs will live forever in our hearts!Songs this week include:Blue Murder – “We All Fall Down” from Nothin' But Trouble (1993)Streetfighter – “She's No Angel” from Lightnin' To The Nations: NWOBHM 25th Anniversary Collection (2005)Tygers Of Pan Tang – “Blackjack” from Spellbound (1981)John Sykes – “Pride And Joy” from Crossfire: A Salute To Stevie Ray (1996)Derek Sherinian – “God Of War” from Mythology (2004)Thin Lizzy – “Cowboy Song” from One Night Only (2000)John Sykes – “Cautionary Warning” from 20th Century (1997)Blue Murder – “Still Of The Night” from Screaming Blue Murder: Dedicated To Phil Lynott (1994)Blue Murder – “Jelly Roll” from Screaming Blue Murder: Dedicated To Phil Lynott (1994)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

The Headbangers Vault pays tribute to one of the greatest, most underrated guitarist of all time, John Sykes. From Thin Lizzy, to Whitesnake, Blue Murder, & solo projects, John was one of the best!!

Joe Bonamassa is constantly listed towards the top of the lists of the best guitarists in the world.  At the age of twelve he opened for the legendary B.B. King and was introduced to the world.  Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Joe's won numerous other awards especially in the Blues world.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White connected with him via telephone in August of 2024 to talk about his Live At The Hollywood Bowl album, playing concerts at many of the world famous concert halls, his activities during COVID, his latest with Black Country Communion (who recently released "V") and much, much more.  Check out more from Joe on Episode 19.  In our showcase segment, we look back at highlights of another excellent guitarist -John Sykes, who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake.  He succumbed to cancer in December of 2024.  We have superb rock guitarists on this episode, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.  Let 'em rip! 

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include John Sykes, Phil Lynott, Neil Peart, Fast Eddie Clark, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Slaughter's 'Stick it to Ya,' David Lee Roth's 'Crazy From the Heat,' John Fogerty's 'Centerfield,' and a bunch more. Looking ahead, there are great new and upcoming releases by Gravedigger, Bonfire, Tokyo Blade, and more. It's a fun hunk of rock talk from your favorite geeks. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include John Sykes, Phil Lynott, Neil Peart, Fast Eddie Clark, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Slaughter's 'Stick it to Ya,' David Lee Roth's 'Crazy From the Heat,' John Fogerty's 'Centerfield,' and a bunch more. Looking ahead, there are great new and upcoming releases by Gravedigger, Bonfire, Tokyo Blade, and more. It's a fun hunk of rock talk from your favorite geeks. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In dieser Folge gucken wir uns schon einige Neuheiten von der NAMM 2025 an, wie das ToneX Cab, das Mooer GS1000, den kleinen Tube Amp Expander Core von Boss, Gitarren von Fender, LR Baggs und Harley Benton, den Rockman X100 und noch mehr. Wir haben in der neue Larkin Poe Album reingehört und natürlich feiern wir Alben Jubiläen. Diese Folge auf Youtube https://youtu.be/KCP2RUb-nGs 00:00:00 Intro und Begrüssung 00:01:00 John Sykes gestorben 00:02:10 Gonz Bandlos 00:03:05 Los Angeles Feuer 00:05:50 Papa Roach Konzertbericht 00:10:55 Ola Englund Konzertbericht 00:17:45 Randal Smith von Mesa Boogie gefeuert worden 00:21:25 Mary Spender Tour mit Verlust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9FyZcozdOE&t=659s 00:25:00 Bernd Kiltz Konzert jetzt auf Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mZHjYerO4s 00:26:40 Equipment News 01:05:20 Neue Musik – Larkin Poe – Bloom 01:08:10 Alben Jubiläen 01:25:15Verabschiedung und Outro https://www.facebook.com/gitarrenkram https://gitarrenkram.de https://gitarrenkram.de/gitarrenkram-unterstuetzen Unsere Musik auf Bandcamp https://silentmenband.bandcamp.com/releases

Episode 77 The Old and New Guys discuss John Sykes, Battle Vests, The Heavy Metal Lifestyle, Aces High Fries and More! The Old Guys welcome the New Guys Ryan and Robert to the OGTM Team!

EP 601 Discussing Current Metal News

Turn it UP! This week we have NEW Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard from The Dead Daisies, Joe Bonamassa & Sammy Hagar, Ace Monroe, Nerv, Marilyn Manson, and Circus 66. We also pay tribute to John Sykes with a set of music from his bands Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and Blue Murder plus a live track from John's final solo album. We also remember Jane Lane with a track from Warrant, and crank up a tune from Metal Allegiance! Songlist:Metal Allegiance - Wait Until TomorrowThe Dead Daisies - Back To ZeroTygers Of Pantang - HellboundThin Lizzy - Thunder and LightningWhitesnake - Still Of The NightBlue Murder - We All Fall DownJohn Sykes - JellyrollJoe Bonamassa & Sammy Hagar - Fortune Teller BluesAce Monroe - If You're Gonna SwingNerv - Lost!Marilyn Manson - No Funeral Without ApplauseCircus 66 - I Am Your ReckoningWarrant - Machine Gun

EP 601 Discussing Current Metal News

This week I open up the show with a brief John Sykes memorial and talk about the upcoming Super Bowl. Then we move onto the weekend here in Vegas including Pat Travers & Marty Friedman who both played at Count's Vamp'd and my experience at the AVN Expo including the first installment of "Dating Tips From Porn Stars" with your first gal, Violet Voss.As always, please support the linked places.PATREON - https://www.patreron.com/realizzypresley Izzy's linkshttps://www.sotastick.com                                                                                           https://vintageguitarsrus.com                                                                                     https://www.beeteramplification.com                                                                        https://www.thesmokinkills.com                                                                                  https://www.7thavenuepizza.com                                                                                https://www.lockecustomguitars.com                                                                       https://valkenburgusa.com https://www.monstersofrockcruise.comCAMEO https://www.cameo.com/realizzypresley Donate: CashApp - $izzypresley Venmo - @realizzypresley PayPal - izzypresley@yahoo.com

Send us a textBrought to you by Mean Beard, Green Beard, Analog Pedals, and Franklin Straps.I do not own any right to John Sykes, or Whitesnake's music. This is merely for educational and informative purposes.Also I pick the four of five raddest pedal drops I've seen in a min all from Namm 2025.Thank you all for listening. Im just getting back in the saddle after gallbladder surgery. So thanks a ton for sticking around.

Check out this weeks KICK ASS PODCAST with ya boy QPC and special guests Jimmie Nimble and KENMAN ... It's more fun than watching pardoned Jan 6th rioters going BACK to prison, I PROMISE !!! LOL !!! Topics discussed: The price of eggs, Defunct restaurants, Manson, John Sykes, First rap song, Supergroups, Figs, New spiderman cartoon and soooooooo much more ... You're gonna LOVE THIS SHOW !!! CHECK IT !!!

THE KYLE-VERSE with KYLE HIGGINS •It's an extra-special, extra-long episode featuring KYLE HIGGINS (and Andrew Challenger)!! •Image's MASSIVE-VERSE is a universe within itself featuring Radiant Black, Rogue Sun, Super-Massive, Inferno Girl Red, No/One, and more, and Kyle tells us ALL about it! •RADIANT BLACK #31 is the prefect jumping on point and is available to order from Challengers (or any local comic shop) RIGHT NOW! •Did you know Kyle blew Challengers up in the pages of Nightwing? And he ALMOST did it again during Radiant Black's ‘Catalyst War'! What did we ever do to YOU, Kyle?!? (Don't answer that). •It's a double-length interview and you're getting it almost a week early (just to make sure you have enough time to add Radiant Black #31 and Rogue Sun #25 to your subscriptions! (CoC Episode #723 will out on its regularly scheduled release date of Feb 10th) This episode is dedicated to John Sykes. Long may he shred in eternity. Say “Hi” to Phil for me! ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #722 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

Remembering one of the most astounding and significant figures in human creativity, David Lynch.   Albums of discussion (rest in peace John Sykes): Thin Lizzy - Thunder And Lightning (1983) Tygers of Pan Tang - Spellbound (1981) __________________________________________   E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM   To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Neon Nightmare: North America: https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare   Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy   __________________________________________   Find Spirit Adrift:   https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________   Find Nate:   https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________

Insights into the life of JOHN SYKES who died last week aged 65. New podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

592 - Whitesnake - Still of the Night: In the wake of the passing of John Sykes, Chris, Nick, and Andy break down "Still of the Night" from the self-titled 1987 album by Whitesnake. 

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On this week's episode, we have My Haunted Past as the Unsigned Band of the Week. We have Midnight Fracture and Plague Of Stars as the Hard and Heavy bands of the week. We also have rock and metal news with stories on Bad Omens, Orange Goblin, Cradle Of Filth, John Sykes, Linkin Park, Belphegor, Nine Inch Nails, and much more on this week's episode. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter.com/pedal_radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/eddiespedaltothemetalradioshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/pedaltothemetalradioshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pedaltothemetalradioshow.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/pedaltothemetalradio⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@pedalmetalradio.bsky.social

Rich Embury is back again with another flashback to the '70s, '80s, and '90s rock and metal scene! Rock History, and Classics from Whitesnake / Blue Murder / Tygers Of Pan Tang / Thin Lizzy / Kick Axe / Bon Jovi / Journey / Slaughter / Paul Stanley / Def Leppard / Aldo Nova / […]

Radio Ronin makes Thursday's awesome!!!Chunga is in a bad way... why!?  He sunburned his eyes!!!  HIS EYES!!!!!  How do you sunburn your eyes!?!?The arctic blast is freezing most of the country! Except the one place that REALLY needs things to cool down!  Southern California is on fire again.  This time it's in Santa Clarita and Dan Diego!There's more drama surrounding the future name of the Utah Hockey Club, but Chunga, Chandler, Gregg, and Chris all think there's something very odd about this entire scenario.  Legendary guitar hero John Sykes had passed away.  His influence will live on for decades.CHUNGA POLL: If you could bring back ONE celebrity back from the dead, who would you choose?  You can only pick one! Post your answers below!!!!PLUS, Gregg has a new Big, Dumb, Fun, Movie Shout Out!!!! Listen NOW!!!!It's on www.radioronin.com and everywhere you get your podcasts!!

Radio Ronin makes Thursday's awesome!!!Chunga is in a bad way... why!?  He sunburned his eyes!!!  HIS EYES!!!!!  How do you sunburn your eyes!?!?The arctic blast is freezing most of the country! Except the one place that REALLY needs things to cool down!  Southern California is on fire again.  This time it's in Santa Clarita and Dan Diego!There's more drama surrounding the future name of the Utah Hockey Club, but Chunga, Chandler, Gregg, and Chris all think there's something very odd about this entire scenario.  Legendary guitar hero John Sykes had passed away.  His influence will live on for decades.CHUNGA POLL: If you could bring back ONE celebrity back from the dead, who would you choose?  You can only pick one! Post your answers below!!!!PLUS, Gregg has a new Big, Dumb, Fun, Movie Shout Out!!!! Listen NOW!!!!It's on www.radioronin.com and everywhere you get your podcasts!!

Send us a textOn this episode we discuss lots and lots of new music. We list some expected music releases for the month of February and hear new songs from the Doobie Brothers, the Spin Doctors and the new band featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. We dip into the Top 20 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal albums from 1995 according to Ultimate Classic Rock, and mourn the loss of one of the great guitar heroes, John Sykes, RIP. We also read some listener mail, play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a 5 piece rock band from the 80s who is still going strong today.#newmusic #doobiebrothers #johnsykeshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

John Sykes Tribute John Sykes' passing hits hard, partly because he was the same age as me. You don't expect to be making tribute videos for someone from your own generation—a peer who, for many of us, epitomised the 1980s rock dream. But more than that, John Sykes was a driven perfectionist with a distinct vision for his music. He left an indelible mark on the bands he joined, whether it was Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, or Blue Murder. To his family—especially his sons—know that John Sykes was truly one of the greats. His riffs, solos, and larger-than-life stage presence continue to inspire guitarists all over the world. Though his time here ended too soon, the music he created remains timeless. Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

R.I.P John Sykes

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Esta semana, programa con mucho minutaje y con un montón de contenido; y con el obvio y más que necesario recuerdo y tributo al eterno John Sykes. John Sykes, eterno. Mi tributo. Nuevos: Alien (2 temas!), Bonfire, Wildness, Perfect Plan, Jelusick, Gotthard, Captain Blackbeard, Gathering of Kings, Crazy Lixx, Timson AOR Femme Fatalle, más que nueva música en 2025. Clasicazos: Glory, Gun, Femme Fatalle, Chez Kane, nueva incorporaciónal Lion Rock Fest 'Force Majeure' de Doro, disco de oro 35 años después 1332Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de AOR Diamonds. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/75094

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Niclas Engelin of The Halo Effect Joins Scott Penfold on The Loaded Radio Podcast This week's episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast, hosted by Scott Penfold, features a can't-miss conversation with guitarist Niclas Engelin of The Halo Effect and former In Flames axeman. Niclas dives into the details behind The Halo Effect's anticipated new album, March Of The Unheard, offering insights into the creative process and themes that shaped the record. In addition to discussing the band's latest work, Niclas sheds light on The Halo Effect's unique connection to In Flames, the Swedish melodic death metal band where he made his mark. When asked whether a joint tour between In Flames and The Halo Effect could ever become a reality, Niclas offers an intriguing perspective that fans of both bands will surely want to hear. Other topics include the band's role in keeping the iconic Gothenburg sound alive and their relationship with the current metal scene. A Tribute to John Sykes The second half of the podcast shifts gears to honor the late, great John Sykes. Known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, Sykes recently passed away at the age of 65. Scott reflects on Sykes's profound influence on rock and metal, from his legendary guitar work to his unforgettable contributions to albums like Whitesnake's self-titled 1987 release and Thin Lizzy's Thunder and Lightning. Scott highlights Sykes's unique ability to blend emotional melodies with technical brilliance, recounting stories from his storied career and celebrating his legacy as a guitar icon. Metal News Rundown As always, the podcast wraps up with the latest in metal news. This week's highlights include updates on festival announcements, new releases, and more developments from the world of heavy music. Don't miss this jam-packed episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast. Tune in for an insightful conversation with Niclas Engelin, a heartfelt tribute to John Sykes, and your weekly dose of metal news. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform, or visit LoadedRadio.com for more updates and exclusive content. #TheHaloEffect #NiclasEngelin #InFlames #JohnSykes #LoadedRadioPodcast #GothenburgMetal #MelodicDeathMetal #HeavyMetalNews #MetalPodcast

TikTok has been a major talking point online recently, with the potential ban - or not - in the U.S. so this week Moose and Dews explore the value of the platform to bands, asking several questions… Why would bands use the platform? Is it worth their time, or would that time be better used on other things? If so, what things? Are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and YouTube viable options? They also explore the evolving landscape of the music industry, focusing on the shifting roles of gatekeepers and influencers, the impact of the internet, and the nature of content creation in the age of controversy and rage-bait. They also realise - via plague-ridden 19th Century influencers - that times, technology and platforms may have changed, but people have not. They also pay tribute to the late John Sykes, discuss new music from As December Falls and One Morning Left, and make themselves feel old by discussing a few albums having their silver anniversaries (25 YEARS?! Hybrid Theory, anyone?) in 2025. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great charity work they do here https://metalforgood.org/ https://primordialradio.com https://www.instagram.com/primordialradio https://tiktok.com/@primordialradio https://www.facebook.com/primordialradio https://www.twitter.com/primordialradio​

Today I dive into the loss of David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson all in one week. Also my thoughts on the film The Brutalist and  some new music that I'm digging by the band American Analog Set. Thank you for the support my friends. Come see me on the road in February https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

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Join us as we react to the recent Vulture interview with Rock Hall chairman John Sykes. We discuss the battle over what is "rock", the category mess, corporate interference and inconsistent messaging from the Hall.

Send us a textDrummer, and NYC native, Carmine Appice joins the show to discuss his lengthy career, inspirations, and the latest album from Cactus.Bio (from website) One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Ya Think I‘m Sexy' and “Young Turks.' He left Stewart to record his first solo album, “Rockers', and tour Japan and North America with an allstar band. . In the early 80's, he toured with OZZY Osborne ,Ted Nugent . In the mid 80's, he formed King Kobra for two Capitol albums and international touring And in the late 80's, Carmine played on a Pink Floyd record “Momentary Lapse of Reason' and formed Blue Murder with Whitesnake‘s John Sykes and The Firm‘s Tony Franklin. In the early 90s, he pounded away soul-style for The Edgar Winter Group.As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, The Realistic Rock Drum Method, selling over 400,000 copies (now in video format). He was the first Rock Drummer and Rock Musician to conduct instructional clinics and symposiums around the world.https://www.carmineappice.net/ Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodBonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

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Send us a textRock Legend: A Conversation With Drumming Icon Carmine Appice#vanillafudge #rocklegends #rockdrummer #carmineappice #classicrock #rodstewart #jeffbeck #cactus #bluemurder  #kingcobra As drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice set the grooves for the groundbreaking band‘s 1967 psychedelic debut, inadvertently inventing Stoner Rock in the process. The Fudge had no precedent. The band was totally unique. No rock group, up until that point, had ever so lugubriously s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d out well-known pop tunes like the Beatles “Eleanor Rigby” and “Ticket To Ride,” Curtis Mayfield‘s “People Get Ready,” Sonny & Cher‘s “Bang Bang” Rod Argent‘s “She‘s Not There” and, most famously, The Supremes‘ Motown classic “You Keep Me Hangin‘ On” to such hippie heights. With Mark Stein‘s mysterioso wash of Grand Guignol keyboard theatrics, Tim Bogert‘s amazing and trippy bass runs, and guitarist Vince Martell‘s era-happy soloing, Appice boomed like no other drummer in rock history. Their debut album still stands today as a Hard Rock classic. Vanilla Fudge went on to tour with Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and even had Led Zeppelin as an opening act.Post-Fudge, Bogert and Appice formed Cactus (seen as an influence on King‘s X and Van Halen). Post-Cactus, the rhythm section found Grammy-winning Guitar Hero Jeff Beck to form the first supergroup: Beck, Bogert & Appice (BBA).One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Ya Think I‘m Sexy' and “Young Turks.' He left Stewart to record his first solo album, “Rockers', and tour Japan and North America with an allstar band. . In the early 80's, he toured with OZZY Osborne ,Ted Nugent . In the mid 80's, he formed King Kobra for two Capitol albums and international touring And in the late 80's, Carmine played on a Pink Floyd record “Momentary Lapse of Reason' and formed Blue Murder with Whitesnake‘s John Sykes and The Firm‘s Tony Franklin. In the early 90s, he pounded away soul-style for The Edgar Winter Group.As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, The Realistic Rock Drum Method, selling over 400,000 copies (now in video format). He was the first Rock Drummer and Rock Musician to conduct instructional clinics and symposiums around the world.Carmine's catalog: https://cleorecs.com/search?q=carmine+appiceCarmine's website: https://www.carmineappice.net/X: https://twitter.com/carmineappice1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmineappiceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmine.appice9CD BOXED SET FEATURING OF THE COMPLETE ATCO RECORDINGS BY VANILLA FUDGE MADE BETWEEN 1967 AND 1969.  Purchase the cd:  OWNR OPS PodcastStarting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

Get ready to rock! This is a MEGA episode jam-packed with fascinating stories, quotes, and conversations from the biggest names in music, straight from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and press conferences. We were backstage, bringing you exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to this legendary event. Hear from icons like Cher (13:16), Kool & The Gang (16:20) , Chuck D(22:46), Dionne Warwick (30:40), Tom Morello (35:40), Jennifer Hudson (40:40), Peter Frampton,Keith Urban and Roger Daltrey (43:40) as they share their thoughts on this momentous occasion. and  Suzanne de Passe (54:20) who shares incredible stories from her career working with some of the biggest names in the industry. Plus, dear Friend Greg Harris, President of the Rock Hall,(8:00) and John Sykes(3:50) Chairman of the Rock Hall, share their insights on this year's inductees and the lasting impact of rock and roll. This episode is a must-listen for any music fan. Don's miss it! the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is available to stream on Disney+ and ABC will air a special featuring performance highlights and standout moments on Monday, January 1 at 8pm ET. _________ This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Magic Mind is a “mental performance shot”, an addition to your daily routine, that gets you focused, mentally clear, motivated, and productive while reducing stress, with mushroom nootropics and adaptogens plus over 100% of your daily vitamin C and D per bottle! It is 100% Safe- all ingredients are third-party tested, sourced from the best suppliers You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code JRODCONCERTS20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/JRODCONCERTS20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1989: The world was a strange mix of excess and transition. On one side, the neon-drenched MTV era was still riding high, with hair metal bands like Poison, Motley Crüe, and Def Leppard dominating the charts with their polished, radio-friendly anthems. Power ballads and arena rock were inescapable, and rock fans were tuned in to Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses. Yet, beneath the surface, change was brewing. Bands like Jane's Addiction and Soundgarden were slowly carving out a new, grittier sound that would soon transform the entire landscape.Amid this backdrop, Blue Murder made their entrance—not as another Sunset Strip glam act, but as a hard-hitting supergroup led by a guitar hero who had already proven himself with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. John Sykes wasn't looking to jump on the hair metal bandwagon. Instead, with Blue Murder, he aimed to bring the technical brilliance of the '70s into the late '80s, blending his bluesy, virtuoso guitar work with heavy grooves and intricate song structures. Sykes, along with legendary drummer Carmine Appice and fretless bass wizard Tony Franklin, formed a trio that drew on the legacy of hard rock and metal titans, delivering something deeper and more ambitious than most of their glam metal contemporaries.Yet, for all their talent, Blue Murder wasn't about writing catchy three-minute radio singles. Their self-titled debut album was a blend of towering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and epic song structures that leaned closer to the ‘70s hard rock tradition of Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple than the bubblegum metal that filled the charts. But in 1989, as hair metal ruled the airwaves and grunge was lurking around the corner, Blue Murder stood out—ambitious, raw, and musically masterful.The Road to Blue MurderJohn Sykes had already proven his chops with Whitesnake's 1987 album, a monster hit that spawned chart-topping singles and dominated MTV. But creative tensions with Whitesnake's leader, David Coverdale, led to Sykes' unceremonious departure just as the band was at the peak of its commercial success. Undeterred, Sykes began writing material for what would eventually become Blue Murder, determined to put together a powerhouse group that could rival his previous success.At first, Sykes wasn't planning to be the frontman. The band initially brought in some big-name vocalists to handle lead duties. Ray Gillen of Black Sabbath and Badlands fame was the first to join the lineup, contributing vocals to some early demos. But Gillen left after just a few months, reportedly due to creative differences. The next contender was Tony Martin, another former Black Sabbath singer, but he, too, didn't stick around for long. After several auditions and some disagreements with the label Geffen Records, the A&R team suggested that Sykes himself take over lead vocals. Despite being known more for his guitar work, Sykes stepped up, and his voice turned out to be a perfect match for the band's sound—gritty, soulful, and powerful.With legendary drummer Carmine Appice, who had played with the likes of Jeff Beck and Vanilla Fudge, and fretless bass virtuoso Tony Franklin, fresh off his stint with The Firm alongside Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, Blue Murder had a lineup that was nothing short of rock royalty. The result was a self-titled debut that combined technical brilliance with bluesy hard rock, reflecting Sykes' desire to channel the spirit of '70s heavyweights like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, rather than chasing the more formulaic sound of the late-'80s hair metal scene.Building the Sound: A Guitarist as a FrontmanFor a guy who wasn't originally a vocalist, Sykes delivered some serious vocal prowess on Blue Murder. He was filling big shoes, considering he had just played alongside David Coverdale, one of rock's great frontmen. And while the album isn't a complete departure from Whitesnake's bluesy, hard-hitting rock, it's more expansive, both musically and lyrically.The standout track, “Valley of the Kings,” showcases the epic grandeur Blue Murder was going for. Co-written by Black Sabbath's Tony Martin, the song combines powerful riffs, intricate solos, and a historical theme that was rare in the pop-metal scene of the time. This track had a “late '80s Sabbath” feel, blending hard rock with doom-like weight, something that set the band apart from the typical hair metal crowd.Tracks like “Jelly Roll” and “Out of Love” demonstrate the band's diversity—moving between blues-infused swagger and heartfelt ballads, all carried by Sykes' smooth yet powerful vocals and, of course, his signature guitar tone. The hosts also discussed how “Out of Love,” a lesser-known power ballad, was one of those hidden gems deserving far more attention than it ever received.The Legacy of Blue MurderThough the album charted respectably (peaking at #69 on the Billboard 200), it didn't make the impact that Whitesnake's 1987 album did. Part of the issue was the changing musical landscape. By 1989, the glam metal scene was beginning to saturate, and the introspective rawness of grunge was on the horizon. Blue Murder, with its complex musicianship and Sykes' ambitious songwriting, may have been too sophisticated for an audience that was more accustomed to quick-hit rock anthems.But for those in the know, Blue Murder became a cult classic. Its combination of blistering guitar work, thunderous drums, and intricate bass lines made it a musician's album—a performance record. For fans of technical prowess and intricate song structures, Blue Murder was a band worth rediscovering.What Could Have BeenDespite the talent and the potential, Blue Murder never achieved the commercial success many expected. Tensions with their label, Geffen Records, didn't help. Sykes believed Geffen was trying to sabotage the band in hopes he'd rejoin Whitesnake. Whether or not that's true, it's clear that Blue Murder didn't get the marketing push it deserved.After a follow-up album in 1993 (Nothing But Trouble), Blue Murder faded into the background, overshadowed by the grunge explosion. However, Sykes continued to be a respected figure in the hard rock and metal scenes, even though he never reached the heights of Whitesnake's success again.A Call to Revisit a Lost MasterpieceSo why does Blue Murder still resonate with those who know it? It's a record that transcends the pop-metal limitations of its time. If you're a fan of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, or just killer guitar work, this album is well worth revisiting. And for those who missed it the first time around, now's the perfect time to dive into one of the best-kept secrets of late '80s metal.Take a listen, let it transport you back to 1989, and then wonder how this gem flew under the radar.Songs in this Episode* Intro - Blue Murder * 22:17 - Black-Hearted Woman * 27:14 - Out of Love * 31:53 - Ptolemy * 37:59 - Billy * 39:04 - It's Too Late (demo w/ Ray Gillen on lead vocals) * Outro - Valley of the KingsMake Your Voice Heard!In our quest to explore the depths of 90s Rock, we rely on you, our listeners. Your suggestions drive our show – be it an underrated classic or a forgotten gem. By joining our DMO Union on Patreon, you help us stay independent and ad-free and gain the power to vote on and choose the albums we dive into each year. Together, let's unearth the treasures of 90s Rock, one listener-powered episode at a time.Suggest an Album → | Support the Mission → This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit digmeout.substack.com/subscribe

In honor of the 43rd anniversary of MTV, we're rereleasing a classic episode: the real story of MTV, as told by the founders. Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston, and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny record store in Tulsa helped save the business, to why you should really think twice about going on a Lost Weekend with Van Halen... all the way to how a terrible cereal inspired one of the greatest ad slogans of all time: “I want my MTV,” we've packed this episode full of stories that marketers, fans and entrepreneurs will all want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the 43rd anniversary of MTV, we're rereleasing a classic episode: the real story of MTV, as told by the founders. Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston, and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny record store in Tulsa helped save the business, to why you should really think twice about going on a Lost Weekend with Van Halen... all the way to how a terrible cereal inspired one of the greatest ad slogans of all time: “I want my MTV,” we've packed this episode full of stories that marketers, fans and entrepreneurs will all want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the 43rd anniversary of MTV, we're rereleasing a classic episode: the real story of MTV, as told by the founders. Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston, and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny record store in Tulsa helped save the business, to why you should really think twice about going on a Lost Weekend with Van Halen... all the way to how a terrible cereal inspired one of the greatest ad slogans of all time: “I want my MTV,” we've packed this episode full of stories that marketers, fans and entrepreneurs will all want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice takes listeners on an enthralling journey through his iconic music career. With over 60 years in the industry, Carmine shares insights into the 5 favourite albums that he has played on, which is no mean feat given he's contributed to hundreds of records over his career. He tells stories about working with renowned artists such as Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart and John Sykes. This interview uncovers fascinating details about the making of huge hits, unforgettable albums and memorable bands, offering an unmissable glimpse into the world of rock and roll history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices