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http://montysrockcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rockcast289.mp3 On this February episode, Monty talks about the Grammys, the Superbowl, hackers, and the all-time greatest rockstars. He also answers lots of Listener questions and emails and gives you a sample of a new Galactic Cowboys song!

Eine lange Freundschaft mit einer ganzen Menge Gemeinsamkeiten! Das ist es, was Klaus und mich seit mehr als 20 Jahren verbindet. Und genau das hat uns dazu bewogen, den Rockcast gemeinsam zu produzieren. Klaus Vanscheidt - Mülheimer Ehrenbürger, Berufsmusiker, Gitarrist u. a. bei Doro, Wölli und aktuell wieder bei Hartmann. Und nicht zuletzt einer der vermutlich größten Iron Maiden-Fans, die ich kenne. Klaus wird den Rockcast zukünftig als zweiter Host unterstützen, mit mir (Tippi) gemeinsam über vergangene und zukünftige Konzerte, Alben und ganz sicher auch Maiden und die Beatles sprechen und Euch auch sonst mit der einen oder anderen Geschichte alter, weis(s)er Männer unterhalten. Klaus und ich gehen seit dem 26.10.1984, damals Iron Maiden in Essen, zu den meisten, gleichen Konzerten und jeder für sich hat so seine Sicht der Dinge darüber zu berichten.  In der Rockcast-Folge 68 stellt Klaus sich erstmal vor und das beinhaltet schon eine Vielzahl an Erlebnissen der letzten, mehr als 40 Jahre Rock`n´Roll. Auch wenn der Part diesmal ein wenig kleiner ist, so haben wir trotzdem Konzert-Tipps und das Album des Monats. WILDLIVE - @Powerwolf live in der Olympiahalle München hat Tippi mehr als begeistert. Den ausführlichen Bericht dazu findest Du via https://rock-music.net/wildlive-powerwolf/ Wir freuen uns über dein Like auf unserem Social Media-Kanälen, die du über www.concertfoto.de und https://www.facebook.com/RockMusicNet erreichst. Außerdem natürlich ein Abo unseres Podcast und wenn man in deinem Account auch die Glocke für uns drücken kann, dann nur zu! Du möchtest Deine Geschichte erzählen? Die arbeitest im Rock-Business, bist Superfan oder hast irgendetwas Spannendes für unseren Rockcast? Dann komm als Ideenlieferant oder Gast und wir sprechen mit Dir über dein Thema. Einfach eine Mail an News@Rockcast.de und schon meldet sich einer von uns bei dir. Klaus findet Ihr außerdem auch hier:  www.kvmusic.de www.facebook.com/kvmusic.de/ www.youtube.com/@KlausVanscheidt www.instagram.com/klaus.vanscheidt/   Und jetzt ab zum Rockcast!  #rockcast #podcast #klausvanscheidt #tippi #rockvan #rockweltcom #podcastde  Rockcast ist eine geschützte, eingetragene Marke. Die Verwendung ohne ausdrücklich schriftliche Genehmigung des Markeninhabers ist nicht gestattet. 

Dameon and his brother Gabe Aranda started their band as teenages in Oklahoma City officially in 2001. The two musicians/song writers hit their stride a few years later amazing a few top 20 rock radio hits, and even giving a song to Kelly Clarkson before taking some time off shortly before the pandemic. A few years later Aranda are back with new music and a full push to allow you to hear it, and touring later this year. Dameon digs into the history of the band and what it takes to be a powerful musician this week on the Rockcast.New Aranda song "You Don't Wanna Know" is available now with a new album called Are you Not Entertained? is due out this spring. 

Megadeth just released their 17th studio album, but unfortunately it's their last. Dave Mustaine says this is it for Megadeth music, so this week on the Rockcast, we find out why, as the legendary Dave Mustaine joins me and my morning show co-host Laura Lee for a conversation about going out on top, stories of the past, health concerns, and what it takes to be in a 40 plus year succesful band. Megadeth's self-titled album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and features his version of the Metallica classic "Ride The Lightning," co-written by Dave Mustaine. 

At the end of the 1990s Brother Cane, after three number one rock singles, the broke up. 26 years later they are back! Founder, guitarist, and singer Damon Johnson caught up with us about the comeback of Brother Cane and why playing guitar for Lynyrd Skynyrd helped make it happen. New album Magnolia Medicine is due out this April

Von wegen, Tippi allein im Rockcast! 67 Folgen saßen sie zu zweit vor den Rockcast-Micros und ab heute kümmert sich Tippi allein darum. Doch falls du denkst, es wird ein Monolog, dann liegst Du komplett falsch.  Die neue Staffel startet mit einem besonderen Gast am Micro. Der Mann, der von Hendrix noch Geld bekommt und mit einer Led Zeppelin-Legende befreundet ist.   Mitten im Norden. Mitten im Hamburger Original, dem Schweinske treffe ich einen der offiziellen Star-Club Fotografen. Die Hamburger Konzertfotografen-Legende Robert Günther! Robert war einer der offiziellen Fotografen des legendären Star-Club in Hamburg. Ein Gespräch über Musik. Über Fotos. Über Geschichte. Über Rock`n´Roll. Ein Gespräch mitten im Hamburger Leben. Wer an meinem Micro sitzt, weiß genau, wovon er spricht. Du hast auch etwas spannendes aus der Welt des Rock zu erzählen? Du bist in einer Band, arbeitest beim Booker oder Hallenbetreiber? Du planst Tourneen, fährst den Tourbus oder bist ein Hardcore-Fan? Dann ruf mich an oder schreib mir an Tippi(at)Rockcast.de. Wenn es passt, nehmen wir schon morgen für die nächste Folge auf. Und jetzt was ganz wildes! Du hilfst mir sehr, wenn du den Rockcast abonnierst, teilst und natürlich auch hörst. Wo du mich findest?  www.Rockcast.de www.Rock-Music.net www.concertfoto.de   #rockcast #podcast #liveandlod #starclub #starclubhamburg #interviewstarclub #robertguenther #concertfotograf   

http://montysrockcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rockcast288.mp3 On this episode, Monty answers questions, reviews the new and final album from Megadeth, gives his thoughts on a Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time list, tells you What’s On TV, and gives advice on putting together a coffee table! Also…a new song from Galactic Cowboys!

25 years ago a group of metal loving guys in Sweden formed a band with an idea to do music based on Military history, and it worked. Little did they know then that a millions of people would gravitate towards that idea. That idea is the band Sabaton. I was one of those millions of people who loved the idea and the premise, plus the music is fantastic. Pure heavy metal in every sense of the phrase. Their latest album Legends has songs based on historical military legends, like the Templars or Napoleon. There is also the song "Crossing the Rubicon" that features the help of Nothing More, giving Sabaton their first ever charted rock radio hit. Lead singer Joakim Broden joins me this week on Cutter's Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown. 

Rockcast - The (remastered) Interviews! Im Rahmen der Neuausrichtung des Rockcast sind die Interviews bearbeitet und mit neuen Intro/Outro versehen worden. Um die Zeit bis zur ersten Folge des neuen Rockcast am 1. Februar ein wenig zu verkürzen, gibt es in den nächsten Tagen die bisherigen Interviews technisch ein wenig neu aufbereitet - aber selbstverständlich Immer noch mit Ecken und Kanten. Blaze Bayley, ehemaliger Sänger von Iron Maiden. (erstmalig erschienen: 6. September 2023)    Blaze spricht offen über seine Zeit in der Band. Er erzählt, wie Songwriting mit Steve Harris, Dave Murray und Janick Gers ablief. Und er sagt klar, dass er keine Minute bei Iron Maiden bereut. Ein großer Teil des Gesprächs dreht sich um seine Soloarbeit. Du erfährst, wie Blaze neue Alben schreibt, produziert und organisiert. Er erklärt, warum die Zusammenarbeit mit deutschen Künstlern für ihn wichtig ist. Dazu zählen Doro und Udo Dirkschneider. Du hörst eine Metal-Legende, die schwere Phasen überstanden hat und klar Haltung zeigt. Direkt, laut und ohne Filter. Feedback, Wünsche oder Tipps? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockcast.de/ Facebook: RockMusicNet Mail: news@rockcast.de https://rockcast.de Zur Rockcast-Playlist bei Amazon Music Zur Rockcast-Playlist bei YouTube  #Rockcast #Podcast #Metal #Rock #Musik #BlazeBayley #IronMaiden #Doro #UdoDirkschneider #Konzerte #Tickets Redaktion: Marcel Tippmann & Sven Schirmer Produktion: Sven Schirmer Schnitt: Sven Schirmer / Marcel Tippmann ReMastering: Marcel Tippmann mit Auphonic   Rockcast ist eine geschützte, eingetragene Marke

In 2020, Zero 9:36 hit the rock scene running with the single "Adrenaline" and an album released in early 2021 called ...If You Don't Save Yourself. Except there was this little thing that happened called an international pandemic that shut everything down and put careers on hold. Since then Zero has been doing it his way, and he joins me to discuss just that, his take on A.I., and much, much more.Zero 9:36 They Were Always Here is available now, and more new music is coming later this year.  

Chris Kael is the bass player for Five Finger Death Punch and while they just announced a bunch of tour dates in honor of their 20th annivesary, Chris has been keeping busy as a stand up comedian and podcast host. Enter everyone's best friend, comedian Craig Gass. Craig has been able to, as a comedian, open for Metallica, Kiss, and more. His rock n' roll stories rival no one. So these two decided to start a podcast called Beardo and Wierdo, and how do you promote a new podcast? Go on other friend's podcasts. Find episodes of Beardo and Wierdo on YouTube and anywhere you get podcasts.You know where to find Five Finger Death Punch

In this episode of Fox Cities Core on WCZR Code Zero Radio, we sit down with a true staple of the Wisconsin media scene—Cutter. Known for his decades on the airwaves at WAPL and Razor, Cutter joins us to discuss his journey through the radio industry and what it takes to keep multiple "irons in the fire" today.Cutter is a veteran radio personality, host, and producer. He is currently the co-host of the WAPL Mornings with Laura Lee and Cutter and the host of the syndicated Cutting Edge Countdown and the Cutter's Rockcast podcast. Beyond the mic, he is a dedicated musician who originally entered the radio world for the love of music rather than just the industry itself.Interview Highlights:- Unexpected Origins: Hear the true story of how Cutter's radio career actually began while he was working at a Chuck E. Cheese in Green Bay, announcing that pizzas were ready.- The Madison Scene: Cutter reflects on his time at the Madison Media Institute in the late '90s and the "awesome" music scene that included bands like Garbage and Slipknot.- Building a Brand: Learn how he transitioned from "Jeff Bradley" (a radio name he hated) to the "Cutter" brand that listeners know today.- The Evolution of WAPL: Cutter discusses the transition from working with the legendary Rick McNeal to his current partnership with Laura Lee.- Defining Classic Rock: Get Cutter's unique take on why "Classic Rock" isn't just a time frame, but a specific sound.- Work-Life Balance: He shares how his recent marriage has helped him balance his "always-on" work schedule with much-needed downtime.Connect with Cutter:Website: cuttingedgecountdown.com Social Media: @cuttermedia Follow Fox Cities Core: Subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping the Fox Cities music community!#Cutter #WAPL #RadioInterview #WisconsinMusic #RockRadio #FoxCitiesCore #CutterMedia #CodeZeroRadio

It's the Year End Special! Monty hands out his Rockcastie Awards for the best and worst of everything in 2025. Plus, he tells you about moving back to Texas, and gives an update on the new GC album!

Doppelter Abschied beim Rockcast! Nicht nur das - ehrlicherweise anspruchsvolle - Jahr geht dem Ende zu, auch Sven hat beschlossen, seiner Wege zu gehen. Warum, wieso und weshalb? Das erzählt er im neuen und damit letzten Rockcast des Jahres 2025. Geht es weiter? Na klar! Wie geht es weiter? Höre den neuen Rockcast und lass dir nicht nur erzählen, wie und wer im nächsten Jahr an den Micros sitzt, sondern erfahre auch, was die Themen, Konzerte und Alben des Jahres 2025 für uns waren. Außerdem erzählt Sven von seinen Highlights der letzten drei Jahre. Wie immer mit jeder Menge Bands, Geschichten und tatsächlich labern Tippi und Sven wieder über eine Stunde.  Bleibt nur zu sagen: Danke Sven! Es war den Hörern und mir ein Vergnügen und wenn Du vor der Tür vorbeikommst, werfen wir das Micro für Dich an. Bis dahin Tschüss!   Du hast uns noch nicht abonniert? Dann wird es Zeit: Auf Rockcast.de, bei Amazon, Apple Music, Audible, Spotify, youtube und velen anderen Kanälen findest du unsere Folgen und mehr Informationen. Danke für´s Liken, Teilen und Liken! Amazon Music Apple Podcast Podbean Audible Spotify YouTube iHeart Radio PlayerFM Listen Notes Podchaser Boomplay SAMSUNG-Podcast uva.  Unsere gesamten Auftritte im Web findest Du auch über diesen Link:  https://linktr.ee/rockcast.de Ansonsten bleibt nur zu sagen: Danke für das Hören unseres Podcast! Es ist eine Ehre, dass inzwischen mehr als 8.700 Menschen bei uns zugehört haben.  Und nicht vergessen: Ab 15. Januar geht´s weiter mit dem Rockcast. Mit Tippi, einem tollen Gast und jeder Menge rockiger Geschichten.  Kommt gesund und rockig ins neue Jahr! #rockcast #2025 #seeyouontheotherside #podcast #Drummer #Wacken #Helloween #AlbumdesJahres    Rockcast ist eine eingetragene Marke. Das Verwenden ohne ausdrücklich schriftliche Zusage durch den Markeninhaber ist nicht gestattet!  

Story of the Year put out their debut album Page Avenue in 2003 and helped changed the rock and roll landscape. The songs "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day" are legendary in the alt-rock world. From there the band exisited until it didn't, and then it did again. Right now the band themselves might be at their creative best and founding member and guitarist Ryan Phillips joins us to talk new music, skateboarding, and rocking in your 40s. Plus real talk too. The new song "Gasoline" is availble now, while the new album A.R.S.O.N. is due out in February. 

Echt jetzt? Schon 66 Rockcast-Folgen? Grund genug für Tippi & Sven ihre Hörer mit auf eine energiegeladene Tour durch aktuelle News, Konzertankündigungen und persönliche Geschenk-Empfehlungen für das anstehende Weihnachtsfest. Schon der Einstieg hat es in sich: von Black‑Friday‑Fundstücken über Band‑News mit Arch Enemy und Amon Amarth bis hin zu überraschenden Tour‑Absagen. Und einmal mehr sind Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses und Heavy Saurus dabei – mit spannenden Terminen und Festival‑Highlights für 2026. Passend zur Jahreszeit widmen sich die beiden außerdem dem Thema Weihnachtsgeschenke für Musikfans. Mit viel Leidenschaft stellen sie Alben, Technik‑Gadgets, Konzerttickets und Bücher vor, die garantiert für Freude unter dem Baum sorgen. Dabei bleibt es nicht bei reinen Tipps – die Empfehlungen sind gespickt mit persönlichen Anekdoten und augenzwinkernden Kommentaren. Das Herzstück der Episode ist jedoch die symbolträchtige Zahl 666. Tippi & Sven beleuchten deren Bedeutung in der Rock‑ und Metal‑Geschichte und greifen Songs von Iron Maiden, Helloween, Slipknot, Slayer und vielen anderen auf. Ohne zu viel zu verraten: es wird eine spannende Reise durch die dunklen, ikonischen Kapitel der Musikgeschichte. Abgerundet wird die Folge mit dem „Plattenteller“ und Tippi und Svens Playlist‑Fundstücken – von Portugal. The Man bis zum Stranger‑Things‑Soundtrack und natürlich der “Neverendig Playlist” mit Songs aus unseren Folgen. Bock auf einen Spoiler? Es ist vermutlich die kürzeste Folge, seit Beginn der (Rockcast-) Aufzeichnungen. Enjoy! #rockcast #666 #metalnews #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #numberofthebeast #Musikpodcast #playlisttipps #konzertnews #metalhistory

Her name is Amanda Lyberg and she's got things to say. Amanda is the lead singer of Eva Under Fire and while you might be thinking "wait, isn't her name Eva Marie?" well, it was. Or, at least that's what they wanted you to believe. Who's they? Lets answer that question and more on this week's episode of Cutter's Rockcast. New Eva Under Fire song "Awakening" is out now.

Wolfgang Van Halen is the frontman, guitarist, drummer, bassist and songwriter for the band Mammoth. Yes he plays all the instruments on their albums, Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him up. Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge who's new album AB is due out in January. He's also the lead singer for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. When he's not busy with those projects he has is own solo band. Mammoth are on tour until mid December with Myles opening up the shows and I had the pleasure of joining them on a recent tour stop that ended with a conversation in Myles' dressing room with both of them. 

Wie war der Urlaub in Albanien und wie sind die Musikszenen anderer Länder? Das verraten euch Nils und Dubi von Serum 114 im neuesten Rockcast! Jetzt reinhören!

Dripping rock and roll by way of Long Island, Des Rocs and his guitar are here to stay. If you missed my last conversation with Des we get into his history, this time we're digging into his sound and to what his musical idenity is. He has a new song called "This Land" which is the theme to the new Borderlands 4 Video Game, and that is launching a whole new album due out sometime next year.

It's been a hell of ride this past year for the band The Funeral Portrait. One of 2025's bands on the rise for sure. Lead singer Lee Jennings is back to revisit the past year as we look forward to what's on the horizon for this Atlanta based band. That includes a new live album due out in January! 

  It's a full hour of Monty's random thoughts and bits of genius! Listener questions answered, and an update on the new Galactic Cowboys album. Plus…What's On TV?

Guitar great Mark Tremonti is back on the show this week to discuss all things Alter Brdige. Yes a little Creed and Tremonti talk as well, but we can't sleep on the fact that the band Alter Bridge just put out on the heaviest and most heavy metal things at rock radio in years. Their new album will be self-titled and it hits January 9th. I'll ask about new Creed music as well.Mark's daughter Stella has become an inspiration for many and we'll get into some details about his fight to help Down Syndrome, and how important it is. 

Few Metal bands havwe achieved Iron Maiden's enduring success - across popularity, musical integrity, and live performance power. Daniel Bukszpan's new book, Iron Maiden At 50, captures this extraordinary five-decade journey in full. Equal parts biography and anniversary tribute, the book chronicles Maiden form inception to global metal juggernaut via 50 pivotal moments that shaped the band's influence and legacy. They story is told indepth, via the landmark albums, historic tours, line up shifts and behind-the-scenes decisioins through the decades.  Daniel's book is more than a timeline - it's a deep dive into Maiden's unmatched drive, evolution, and artistic conviction. From pub gigs to packed stadiums across six continents, Iron Maiden at 50 explores how a working-class band from London became one of the most influencital forces in metal.  For show notes and more information, visit our website: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks We also have two other interviews with Daniel in our archives including: his books: "Ozzy at 75" and "Rush at 50"

Adam DeGraide started a project with Dameon and Gabe from Aranda called ADAM Music Project, a music project where all the songs are based on video games and video game themes. Yes for this nerds need to unite! We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week. 

On this episode…Monty plays some new clips from the upcoming Galactic Cowboys album…answers Listener Questions…talks some Rock News…and tells you what he's been watching on TV. Also…Reviews of a new album from Vimic, and the new song from Megadeth. Plus… … Continue reading →

Not only is Matt Good the guitar player and really the one constant in the band From First to Last, but Matt is an extremely good record producer as well. Matt is a busy guy, he knows it, his band knows it, and his family surely knows it. We're happy that Matt takes a bit out his schedule to have a chat about new music from From First to Last, his production skills, why he still writes and jams rock tunes, and even why their orginal singer Sonny (Skrillex) has been in and out of the band. Check out the new song "Mirror Soul" featurin Kellin Quinn right now.

"Negative music for positive people," is how Joe Cotela describes the music for the band Ded. It's hard to argue with that, there is a positive message under all that aggression. Ded's third album is called Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the road in the month of October with In This Moment, Dayseeker and The Funeral Portrait. Oh and Joe doesn't concert photography now. Yeah there's a lot to catch up with Joe Cotela, lead singer of the band Ded.

Chris Daughtry enjoys talking, I'm not going to say no to hearing the words of Chris Daughtry, espicially when they are about great music. Earlier this year Daughtry released the EP Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP and the journey has already begun for another Daughtry song to get the absolute crap played out of it on North American rock radio with "The Bottom." But there's a special sound to this version of Daughtry that sees him hitting his 90s roots a little more than previous releases. Chris Daughtry is here to break it down this week on Cutter's Rockcast.

On this episode, Monty gives his thoughts on Charlie Kirk…Tells you what he's been watching and NOT watching…Answers Listener Questions…and plays some teaser clips from the upcoming Galactic Cowboys album!

It can be distracting and maybe even a bit concerning when you hear a band you really like is losing one of it's singers. Luckily for I Prevail Eric Vanlerberghe has been there the whole time. Since the band's inception there have been two singers, one who holds down the clean vocals and Eric who handles the heavier and more intense parts. Now it's up to Eric and guitarist Dylan Bowman to handle all vocals and they do it better than I bet even they imagined. I Prevail's new album Violent Nature is now out and worth every possible minute you can spend with it. Maybe this conversation with Eric will help you understand why.

In 2014 the underground metal core band Of Mice & Men put out their first album with new singer and bassist Aaron Pauley, and the band never looked back. That album along spawning a couple top 20 rock songs. Since then Of Mice & Men have been a proper metal band, but don't think they don't have any surprises up their sleeves. Their latest single "Wake Up" has an acoustic guitar and Aaron tells us that they wanted Alanis Morissette to duet on the song, but her manager said no. Look for Of Mice & Men's new album Another Miracle due out November 14th. 

Since the release of the song "Lit Up" in 1999, Buckcherry's no frills rock and roll has been a staple on rock radio and in the live concert circuit. It was few years later though that the song "Crazy Bitch" was released making Buckcherry a plantium selling rock band and a household name. Since then they've continuied to do what they do, the way they want to do it, without comprimising who they are. Their 11th studio album is entitled Roar Like Thunder and it's out now. Lead singer Josh Todd joins myself (Cutter) and my morning show co-host Laura Lee for a conversation about rock and roll, playing live, Justins, and the "F" word. 

On this episode, Monty answers Listener Questions…tells you what it's like to have a kidney stone…and gives an update on the new Galactic Cowboys album. Plus…What's On TV?!

As the lead singer of Black Veil Brides is well regarded as one of the best front mans in the modern crop of heavy metal. They are a band who for the past 15 years who just consistently release quality heavy metal music, but Andy is more than just a metal singer. He's also a writer and their publishing company has released graphic novels, novellas and more based on the music of Black Veil Brides, you see every album tells a story. On top of all that he's also an actor, having most recently starred in the movie American Satan, and the show Paradise City. Black Veil Brides have new music out, with a new record on the way sometime early next year.

Brother and sister, Maxamillion and Anastasia Haunt started the band The Haunt out of a need to play music, the heavier the better. After swimming through the industry waters that were trying to push them and espicially her in a different direction, The Haunt are now where they always wanted to be. They are doing some hard rocking and at the highest level. 

Monty answers listener questions, and explores the topic of the Christian Music Industry. Also, cool tunes and a Galactic Cowboys album update. Plus…Two sets of drums and a squirrel?

If you have ever wondered what it was like to work in the rock and roll business at the highest level, our latest guest will be able to answer many of your questions.  Paul Rappaport was just a regular guy growing up in Southern California, who enjoyed seeing legendary concerts and even playing guitar in his own band.  As fate would have it, someone recommended that he apply for a job as a college rep for Columbia Records. He got the job and before long he was using his creativity and love for music to help elevate the careers of Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and even stalwart label mates, like Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan.  Paul just release is critically acclaimed book, "Gliders over Hollywood - Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion". The book is available everywhere including Amazon and your local book stores!

Normally when a band starts to click with the mainstream its after they've been at it for a long time. That's not to say Velvet Chains haven't been grinding, but bassist and founder Nils Goldschmidt didn't even start the band until he was in his early 30s, and they started as cover band playing little bars in the Vegas area. Then inspiration struck and the Velvet Chains we now know was born. "Ghost in the Shell" by Velvet Chains is out now. 

Ryan Patrick is the guitarist for the band Otherwise, a Las Vegas based band started by him and his brother Adrian. They've had sold out tours, gold records but the music industry did to them what it does to so many great bands and they decided to take the power back by taking some time away. In that process Ryan started a not for profit music teaching group called Life By Music. Now that that's taking off, Otherwise are back with new music and much more on the way.

On this episode, Monty talks some rock, tells you what he's been watching, and reviews the new album from Volbeat. He also checks out a new band called President, and tells a story from his youth. Plus, Listener Questions are … Continue reading →

The band Nerv is a story as old as rock and roll itself. The lead singer has a band that implodes, another band needs a singer, and it's like they were soulmates. 8 years ago, Dillon and the rest of the band Nerv experienced that exact story. Then, a few years ago, their song "Bad Habits" blew up everywhere. But this band is doing it their way; they are writing their own story. A piece of that story gets told here on Cutter's Rockcast. 

Dayseeker has released a new song as part of an upcoming album, and lead singer Rory Rodriguez says, "It's darker, it's more horror-themed, but it's not as sad." He's referring to the 2022 album Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. Check out Dayseeker on tour the rest of this year, including an opening slot on the Ice Nine Kills summer tour. 

This interview we welcome an old friend back into the studio - someone who's been part of the soundtrack of our lives for decades, It's JR Richards, fromerly of Dishwalla. JR began his career as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the iconice alternative rock band Dishwalls. The bands' debut album "Pet Your Friends" dropped in 1995, and it didn't take long for them to make waves. In 1996, The Richards-penned 'Counting Blue Cars" hit #1 earning JR a Billboard Music Award for Top Mainstream Rock Track of the Year. But that was just the beginning. JR has been producing music since the '90s not only for Dishwalla but also for this own solo projects and a slew of TV shows. You might've heard his work on series like One Tree Hill, How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds and he even contributed twenty songs to the reboot of Baywatch in 2017.  Now, JR is gearing up to release his 10th studio album (5th solo), "My Darkest Hour", expected in the next few months. So we're thrilled to sit down and talk about it, along with his journey through music and all the incredible milestones along the way.

On this episode, Monty gives an update on the new Galactic Cowboys album and tells you about his trip to Nashville for the mix. Also…segments of What's On TV? and Uncle Monty's Listening Corner!

A pioneer and one of the first aritsts ever inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, Dion DiMucci first rose to fame with his group Dion & The Belmonts, before becoming a solo sensation with iconic hits like The Wanderer, Runaround Sue and many more. His influence on American music spans more than six decades - and he's still going strong.  Earlier this year, Dion co-authored a powerful and deeply personal new book with his longtime friend Adam Jablin. It's titled: Dion - The Rock N Roll Philosopher: Conversations on LIfe, Recovery, Faith 7 music. In it, Dion opens up about his incredible journey - his struggles and triumphs, his faith, and his unwavering passion for music.  In our conversation, we'll talk about the new book, his decision to give up his seat on the plane with Buddy Holly, his path to sobriety, wisdom he gained from Sam Cooke, and the lessons He's leanred across a lifetime in music. Check out our show notes at; www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks  

On this episode, Monty gives an update on the new Galactic Cowboys album, and then goes completely random! Topics include…weddings, baseball, tribute bands, Elon Musk, reality TV, drummers, celebrity astronauts, and hard boiled eggs. Plus, a review of the new … Continue reading →

One of the greatest rock bands in our generation was REO Speedwagon. At the beginning of this year, we received word that REO was officially no longer. But that doesn't mean that guitarist, song writter and lead vocalist Kevin Cronin is stopping. We had the opportunity to speak with Kevin not only about his upcoming tour (with many of the REO family members), but we spoke about his dad being in World War II, why REO broke up, how Stephen Stills is one of his all time heroes and a hint of his new book. 

ZZ Ward was born in 1986 and is an American Singer-Songwriter from Roseburg, Oregon. She signed with Hollywood Records to release here debut EP, Criminal in 2012, which preceded the release of her debut studio album, Til The Casket Drops, that same year. Her second studio album, The Storm was released in 2017, which peaked atop the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. Her third studio album, Dirty Shine (2023), was released independently and met with cricital acclaim. On Friday, March 14 (2025) ZZ will be releasing her next album which is on the famous blues label: Sun Records, titled Liberation. 

This episode begins with a sad goodbye to friend and Galactic Cowboys drummer, Johnny Simmons. Other segments include, an update on the new GC album, and Monty's thoughts on the recent Super Bowl, The Grammys, and the band Pagan's Mind.