A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan's perspective, to the music business professionals' point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten
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Sep 28, 2026 · 32:54
Europe As the keyboardist behind the instantly recognized intro to “The Final Countdown” (and co-writer of the smash 1986 ballad, “Carrie”), Europe’s Mic Michaeli holds a…
Sep 21, 2026 · 49:39
Jason McMaster with Quiet Riot Back from banging heads with Quiet Riot, our own Jason McMaster recaps his recent role as the band’s substitute singer. From the initial invite and…
Sep 14, 2026 · 53:01
Frank Bello It’s been 10 years since the last Anthrax album, but with the Sept. 18 release of “Cursum Perficio,” the wait is finally over. Bassist Frank Bello joins us to discuss…
Sep 7, 2026 · 33:56
Airbourne: Joel O’Keeffe When it comes to gutsy, high-voltage rock’n’roll, few bands do it better than Australia’s Airbourne. Frontman Joel O’Keeffe joins us to discuss…
Aug 31, 2026 · 40:54
Brian Tichy He’s spent decades playing drums for the biggest names in rock (Ozzy, Whitesnake, Slash, Billy Idol, Zakk Wylde, Foreigner, Gene Simmons and many more), but he’s also…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:17:54
Robert “Boogie” Bowles He’s spent the past 40 years as guitarist for Motown legend Smokey Robinson and also played on massive hits by Jerry “The Iceman” Butler (“Never Give You…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:43:32
Christian Larson He’s the mastermind behind the annual Hell’s Heroes heavy metal festival in Houston, Texas, and also a member of the bands, Necrofier and Night Cobra. Christian…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:07:28
Mark Weiss: Photographing Ozzy World-renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss spent more than four decades shooting iconic images of Ozzy Osbourne. He joins us to discuss his “Back…
Aug 3, 2026 · 34:52
AC/DC Pop-Up For those about to rock with AC/DC, be sure to check out the free, pop-up store that’s traveling to each city on the current tour. Jason recaps his recent visit to…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:04:41
Accept: Mark Tornillo When it comes to balls-to-the-wall heavy metal, few bands pushed the genre to extreme, new intensity like Germany’s Accept. Marking 50 years as a sonic…
Jul 20, 2026 · 58:04
Donnie Vie He made his mark as the voice of E’nuff Z’Nuff with the 1989 psychedelic, power-pop hits, “New Thing” and “Fly High Michelle.” Along the way, he became renowned for…
Jul 13, 2026 · 55:44
Al Del Barrio When early members of Suicidal Tendencies called him to step up to the mic, Al Del Barrio said “yes, sir” and joined the Luicidal army. He joins us to discuss that…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:27:59
Rotting Corpse The name alone could incite panic and disgust, but Rotting Corpse just wants to throw a (pizza) party! Frontman Walter Trachsler joins us to discuss the band’s…
Jun 29, 2026 · 41:12
Tesla: Frank Hannon As a kid growing up on the Beatles, Stones, Skynyrd and Cash, guitarist Frank Hannon borrowed inspiration from his idols when he founded the rock band Tesla…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:18:02
Solitude Aeturnus In his latest adventure as a substitute singer, our own Jason McMaster recaps his recent gig fronting Texas doom metal legends, Solitude Aeturnus, at the 2026…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:26:41
Andy Parker The influence of legendary British rock band UFO is readily – and rightfully – praised by the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Metallica (among others), yet the…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:05:47
John Moyer Best known as a member of multi-platinum metal band, Disturbed, bassist John Moyer recently took on the role of producer for Geoff Tate’s “Operation: Mindcrime III”…
Jun 1, 2026 · 2:02:06
Ronnie Younkins His band, KIX, exploded with the 1988 platinum-selling album, “Blow My Fuse” and the major hit single, “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” but away from the spotlight,…
May 25, 2026 · 48:56
Away from Voivod Never a band to shy away from sonic exploration, Voivod prepares to drop new album, “Symphonique,” which pairs the band’s classic sci-fi metal with the Quebec…
May 18, 2026 · 36:58
Jeff Duncan On the eve of new album, “Emotion Factory Reset,” Armored Saint guitarist Jeff Duncan joins us to discuss the band’s new music and videos; the influence of Foghat;…
May 11, 2026 · 51:48
Brian Greenway: April Wine In 1977, guitarist Brian Greenway joined April Wine in time for the band’s rise to international fame with the 1978 album, “First Glance,” and its…
May 4, 2026 · 55:30
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2026 Back home in Texas after a week at sea, our own Jason McMaster recaps his voyage on the 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise with Dangerous Toys. Did you…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:08:12
Carmine Appice As the drummer for Vanilla Fudge and Cactus during the late-1960s and early 1970s, Carmine Appice pioneered the thunderous sound of heavy rock. He later co-wrote…
Apr 20, 2026 · 45:37
Kenny Hickey As the guitarist for goth-metal icons Type O Negative, Kenny Hickey sold millions of albums and toured with everyone from Pantera to Motley Crue during the mid-1990s…
Apr 13, 2026 · 30:13
Richie Faulkner For the past 15 years, Richie Faulkner has lent his formidable firepower to the legendary dual-guitar attack of metal gods, Judas Priest. Today, he celebrates the…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:05:18
Corrosion of Conformity They don’t come any cooler than Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman of Corrosion of Conformity. They join us to discuss new album, “Good God, Baad Man,”…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:42:23
Craig Locicero of Forbidden No discussion of the legendary Bay Area thrash-metal scene is complete without Forbidden. Founding guitarist Craig Locicero joins us to discuss the…
Mar 23, 2026 · 58:20
Billy Rowe Buckcherry guitarist Billy Rowe is having a bucket-list year – and it’s only March! He joins us to recap a recent UK tour with the Michael Monroe band (which reunited…
Mar 16, 2026 · 45:00
John Corabi He’s been a high-profile rocker for more than three decades, but has never released a full-length solo album – until now. John Corabi – the former voice of The…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:11:12
Hot Shot You can’t go wrong with new music that combines the bomb-blast swagger and snarling spit of Dirty Looks, Broken Teeth, Dangerous Toys and … Lemmy? Believe it! Our own…
Mar 2, 2026 · 54:57
Tom Hunting of Exodus As a founding member of one of thrash metal’s most important and enduring bands, Exodus drummer Tom Hunting helped define a genre. He joins us to discuss…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:55:52
Jackson Davenport of Void His love of heavy metal was born in a Burger King drive-thru and today at the young age of 20, he’s signed to the legendary Metal Blade Records. Void…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:22:58
Del James He’s a lifelong friend and road manager of Guns N’ Roses, but also is an accomplished author, journalist and lyricist whose credits include GN’R, Testament, the…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:14:28
Georg Dolivo Hey There! Rhino Bucket is back! We caught up with frontman Georg Dolivo to discuss the new lineup, his songwriting process, his first AC/DC concert, plus memories…
Dec 29, 2025 · 51:08
2025 Year in Review With special thanks to our viewers and listeners, Dave and Jason look back on memorable guests, concerts, highlights and losses of 2025. Thank you all for…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:17:31
Lower Class Brats Three decades since proudly proclaiming they’d “Rather Be Hated Than Ignored,” the Lower Class Brats are still driving harder than a stolen getaway car. Singer…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:11:38
Jeff Wagner The story of Voivod is one of otherworldly weirdness. Words fail, comparisons don’t exist and articulating the essence of the Canadian tech-metal/prog-thrash band is…
Dec 8, 2025 · 36:53
Graham Bonnet He’s got one of the most powerful voices in rock and a list of recording credits that can’t be overstated (who else could replace Ronnie James Dio?). Graham Bonnet…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:17:31
Dangerous Toys - Demolition Somewhere in the cobwebs of 1990-93, Texas rockers Dangerous Toys wrote a hellacious stack of songs for a third, major-label album that,…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:03:42
Alex Skolnick Best known as the lead guitarist for thrash-metal titans, Testament, Alex Skolnick is also an accomplished jazz player. He joins us to discuss the Alex Sknolnick…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:41:04
Kelly LeMieux He’s been Buckcherry’s bassist for the past 12 years, but Kelly LeMieux has also played with Dave Mustaine, FEAR, Paul Gilbert, Goldfinger, the Electric Love Hogs…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:27:16
Tim Durling Canadian author Tim Durling has written nerd-level books offering insight and analysis on albums by Y&T, Night Ranger, Sammy Hagar and Kansas. He also writes with…
Nov 3, 2025 · 54:42
Ace Frehley tribute As lead guitarist for rock-n-roll superheroes KISS, Ace Frehley left a legacy as vast as outer space. With his recent passing at age 74, we pay tribute to the…
Oct 27, 2025 · 25:13
Eddie Spaghetti He’s the leader of the self-proclaimed “greatest rock’n’roll band in the world” (and who are we to argue?). Eddie Spaghetti joins us to discuss the Supersuckers…
Oct 22, 2025 · 44:22
Watchtower: The Texas Trek In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Watchtower’s landmark prog-thrash metal album, “Energetic Disassembly,” our own Jason McMaster recently led…
Oct 15, 2025 · 1:00:19
Dorothea Taylor At 75 years young, Dorothea Taylor is affectionately known as “The Godmother of Drumming.” She joins us to discuss her booming social media presence, her recent…
Oct 8, 2025 · 1:21:08
David Roach tribute Pt. II with Tim Mosher & Todd Muscat Junkyard guitarist Tim Mosher and bassist Todd Muscat join us to share stories about their late, great singer, David…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:12:37
David Roach tribute with Chris Gates & Patrick Muzingo Original Junkyard guitarist Chris Gates and drummer Patrick Muzingo join us to remember their late, great singer, David…
Sep 24, 2025 · 1:08:58
Nashville Pussy Yee-haw!!! It’s always a hoot hanging out with Nashville Pussy. Timely, too, if you’ve heard the recent Michael Monroe/Buckcherry tour news. Big thanks to…
Sep 17, 2025 · 2:07:09
Bobby Sharron As host of the CobraCast Podcast in Austin, TX for the past nine years, Bobby Sharron gave a platform to local musicians, rock’n’roll culture and all the…
Sep 10, 2025 · 2:01:37
Katherine Turman As a lifelong music journalist, Katherine Turman has interviewed countless rock stars. She also served as editor-in-chief at RIP magazine, co-wrote “Louder Than…
Sep 3, 2025 · 1:01:08
John Bush He’s got one of the greatest voices in metal as evidenced by his work with Armored Saint, Anthrax and, more recently, Category 7. Powerhouse vocalist John Bush joins us…
Aug 27, 2025 · 1:03:58
The Oxys They’ve survived a coma, a car crash and multiple lineup changes to release three explosively catchy, snot-slinging, punk-rock albums in just three years. Guitarist…
Aug 20, 2025 · 1:43:49
Farewell to Ozzy with Harald Oimoen We go Back to the Beginning with renowned Bay Area thrash-metal photographer/musician Harald Oimoen who witnessed Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig in…
Aug 13, 2025 · 55:26
Chip Z’Nuff To say Chip Z’Nuff is good for a laugh is putting it mildly. The high-spirited bassist and founding member of long-running glam rockers, Enuff Z’Nuff, joins us to…
Aug 6, 2025 · 1:07:11
Rick Hunolt As a member of Exodus, guitarist Rick Hunolt immortalized himself on the classic, 1985 genre-defining, thrash-metal album, “Bonded by Blood.” Not to be relegated to…
Jul 30, 2025 · 1:46:36
Larry Barragan No talk of Texas metal is complete without mention of Houston legends, Helstar. With upcoming new album “The Devil’s Masquerade” on deck, founding guitarist Larry…
Jul 23, 2025 · 1:30:47
Andy Parker The classic catalog and hard-rock influence of UFO cannot be overstated (just ask Steve Harris!). Drummer Andy Parker joins us to discuss the expanded reissue of the…
Jul 16, 2025 · 1:21:57
Alan Niven As the manager for Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, Alan Niven helped steer the career of one of the most explosive, volatile and important rock bands of all time. He…
Jul 9, 2025 · 1:00:28
Mean Mistreater In two short years, Austin-based Mean Mistreater has released two albums of hellbent-for-leather, muscle-car metal. Think WASP and Motorhead drag racing on Iron…
Jul 2, 2025 · 1:12:31
Shawn Duncan L.A. Guns drummer Shawn Duncan credits Keith Moon and Tupperware as early inspirations. He joins us to discuss his musical childhood in Los Angeles (including his…
Jun 25, 2025 · 1:25:46
Sam Bam Koltun He started playing local clubs at age 12 and has since established himself as a rising guitar star with Faster Pussycat, Godsmack, Dorothy, Budderside and…
Jun 18, 2025 · 1:15:10
S.A. Slayer at Keep It True Jason recaps his recent visit to Germany where he fronted a reunited S.A. Slayer at the annual Keep It True metal festival featuring Riot, Vio-lence,…
Jun 11, 2025 · 1:46:38
Martin Popoff on his latest Iron Maiden book Renowned rock journalist, editor and heavy metal author Martin Popoff has written more than 120 books, including his latest behemoth,…
Jun 4, 2025 · 1:16:45
Michael Monroe in L.A. “Metal Dave” recaps his April 12 birthday trip to Los Angeles where he saw Michael Monroe perform at the legendary Whisky a Go Go. Other highlights include…
May 28, 2025 · 34:58
Josh Todd As the frontman for Buckcherry, singer Josh Todd is a human blur of rowdy rock energy. On the eve of the band’s eleventh album, “Roar Like Thunder,” he joins us (on his…
May 21, 2025 · 1:19:47
Robert Fleischman He briefly sang for Journey and co-wrote two of the band’s best-known songs. His other credits include his piercing vocals on the cult-classic, glam-metal debut…
May 14, 2025 · 51:37
Tracii Guns Guitarist Tracii Guns returns for a third time to discuss the creative chemistry behind L.A. Guns’ latest album, “Leopard Skin;” its deep-rooted classic rock and funk…
May 7, 2025 · 1:13:49
Frank Meyer With his first solo album, “Living Between the Lines,” and his membership in punk legends, FEAR, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Frank Meyer keeps his credits rolling.…
Apr 30, 2025 · 31:52
John 5 Long before he played guitar for Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and others, John 5 was – and remains – a diehard KISS fan. Need proof? Welcome to Knights in…
Apr 23, 2025 · 2:02:30
Jizzy Pearl Singer, author, YouTuber and rock’n’roll martyr Jizzy Pearl joins us to discuss his new album, “Punk Rock Fiesta.” We also learn about his insightful and humorous…
Apr 16, 2025 · 2:13:31
Johnny Kelly He was a mailman, mechanic and almost a cop until music took priority against the wishes of his mother (and to the delight of his rocker Dad). Drummer Johnny Kelly…
Apr 9, 2025 · 1:22:40
Rowan Robertson At age 17, guitarist Rowan Robertson was hired by Ronnie James Dio to record the “Lock Up the Wolves” album and tour the world. His first gig was opening for…
Apr 2, 2025 · 1:46:20
Angry Anderson Five decades of rock’n’roll has left him scarred for life – and he wouldn’t have it any other way! Legendary Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson joins us to discuss…
Mar 26, 2025 · 1:22:30
Bevis M. Griffin As an African-American glam rocker during the 1970s, Bevis M. Griffin broke barriers and brought like-minded people together in Austin’s burgeoning music scene.…
Mar 19, 2025 · 33:27
Dirty Honey As an unsigned band in 2019, Dirty Honey made history when they drove the rock’n’roll bullet train to the top of the charts. In 2025, they still can’t find the…
Mar 12, 2025 · 1:27:43
Dangerous Toys: Metal Hall of Fame Intro On Jan. 22, 2025, Dangerous Toys joined Twisted Sister, Saxon, Triumph, Armored Saint, Judas Priest, Anthrax and many others in the Metal…
Mar 5, 2025 · 1:26:01
Ginger Wildheart He’s one of the most prolific and creatively uncompromised rock musicians of the past 30 years -- and he’s far from finished. Ginger Wildheart joins us to…
Feb 26, 2025 · 1:58:43
Art Villarreal of S.A. Slayer S.A. Slayer was one of Central Texas’ most celebrated underground metal bands until its final chapter in 1984. With recent news of reunion gigs…
Feb 19, 2025 · 56:25
Kenny Hickey He earned gold and platinum with the murky metal of Type O Negative before forging new paths with Seventh Void, Silvertomb and touring stints with Danzig and Kingdom…
Feb 12, 2025 · 46:44
Kerry King He is risen and still reigns as the King of thrash-metal brutality. Guitarist Kerry King joins us to discuss his new album, “From Hell I Rise,” his immortal legacy…
Feb 5, 2025 · 1:24:52
Patrick Kennison When he’s not rocking stages as lead guitarist in Lita Ford’s band, Patrick Kennison is prolific in his own right as the frontman for Heaven Below and…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:30:27
Tony Dolan: Venom Inc. As frontman for Venom Inc., Tony Dolan relishes his role of serving the devil his due (quite the dichotomy considering his sweet and funny demeanor). He…
Jan 22, 2025 · 1:48:15
Bob Catlin SA Slayer S.A. Slayer was one of Central Texas’ most celebrated underground metal bands until its final chapter in 1984 (Jason calls them the Texas version of Mercyful…
Jan 15, 2025 · 1:38:46
Bob Daisley Despite repeated efforts to scrub his name from the history books, bassist, composer and lyricist Bob Daisley is universally celebrated (and rightfully so) as a…
Jan 8, 2025 · 1:05:42
Krusher Joule His graphic design work can be found on albums by Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, among others. He’s also done work for Motorhead, Hawkwind and the…
Jan 1, 2025 · 1:31:01
2024 Year-in-Review With thanks to our viewers and listeners, Dave and Jason look back at memorable guests, albums and concerts from 2024. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten
Dec 18, 2024 · 1:46:16
Nick Bowcott He promised to “See You in Hell” in 1983 and we all welcomed the warning with horns held high. Grim Reaper guitarist Nick Bowcott joins us to discuss his heavy metal…
Dec 11, 2024 · 50:30
Michael Wilton It’s hard to overstate the jaw-dropping impact of Queensryche’s 1983 self-titled EP and the subsequent catalog of prog-metal classics, including “The Warning,”…
Dec 4, 2024 · 1:06:49
AI in Art & Music with Claudio Bergamin How far is too far when it comes to AI in art and music? Paranormal and heavy metal artist Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest, Ignitor,…
Nov 27, 2024 · 43:37
Ozzy in Hall of Fame For all its good intentions, Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was not without its oversights. We discuss Ozzy’s celebrated career, the…
Nov 20, 2024 · 1:17:42
Ronnie Simmons He’s played guitar with Rose Tattoo, Faster Pussycat and Richie Ramone – which automatically triples his cool factor (although he’s too modest to say so himself).…
Nov 13, 2024 · 1:27:20
Sean Pierce Standing 6’6” and swinging a flaming guitar, Sean Pierce was hard to miss with New York glam punks, the Toilet Boys. He joins us to for a hilarious retelling of the…
Nov 6, 2024 · 1:41:25
Billy Chainsaw Returning with their latest album, “Horns and Hammers,” Texas metal warlords Ignitor are once again battle-ready. Bassist Billy Chainsaw joins us to discuss the…
Oct 30, 2024 · 1:16:54
Paul Di’Anno Tribute With the recent passing of former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno, Dave and Jason pay tribute to the man whose heavy metal contributions cannot be…
Oct 23, 2024 · 1:00:10
Marc Storace In 1982, Krokus went Boom! on the strength of the must-have, hard rock album, “One Vice at a Time.” Front and center was vocalist Marc Storace whose powerfully…
Oct 16, 2024 · 1:05:53
Nasty Ronnie Back with their first new album in 20 years, Nasty Savage still slams hard. Vocalist Nasty Ronnie gives us a tour of the “Jeopardy Room” and explains how the latest…
Oct 9, 2024 · 1:18:48
Blaze Bayley He realized his dreams as the singer for Wolfsbane until a successful Iron Maiden audition launched him beyond his wildest. Now a long-time and highly-prolific…
Oct 2, 2024 · 1:03:09
Richie Stotts As a founding member of shock-rock, punk-metal band, The Plasmatics, guitarist Richie Stotts generated enough notoriety to last 10 lifetimes. He joins us to discuss…
Sep 25, 2024 · 1:04:02
Marty Friedman From his early beginnings in Deuce, Hawaii and Cacophony to worldwide acclaim with Megadeth and a celebrated solo career, Marty Friedman has established himself as…
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