Mick Wall is the best-known rock journalist in the world. Author of numerous best-selling books, including most famously: When Giants Walked The Earth, Two Riders Were Approaching, and Last Of The Giants, he is also an award-winning broadcaster and producer. The former editor-in-chief of Classic Rock, his work has appeared in The Times, Mojo, Rolling Stone, and many other newspapers and magazines around the world.Mick is also the genius behind the Dead Rock Stars pod of 2018 and Getcha Rocks Off (2020-21). The new Mick Wall pod will broadcast one free episode every week. Subscribers to his Patreon site, however, receive many more...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 58:55
Its interesting but I have never had anyone interviewed by me for my pod that has provoked a bigger response than those I've done over thr years with Alan Niven. It's the Guns N'…
Sep 22, 2026 · 57:20
Alan's book SOUND N' FURY: ROCK N' ROLL STORIES should have come out over a year ago. But Axl Rose has set his lawyers on his publishers and now him personally. But why? Is Axl…
Sep 15, 2026 · 49:45
In the 70s Richard Ogden worked with the greats of rock and metal from Hawkwind to Aerosmith to Ted Nugent to Black Sabbath to Black Oak Arkansas. In the late 80s/early 90s he…
Sep 8, 2026 · 22:02
Geoff has a new DBA album released this month. It's their 6th. He's also still part of Yes - and Asia - and should it ever arise Buggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Sep 1, 2026 · 46:05
No clues. No handy heads-up. Just dive headfirst straight into the muck. Don't pretend you don't LUV ITT!!!. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2026 · 36:03
Their collaborative album, The Roaring Waves , is released 28 August. Here's what they told me about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2026 · 43:16
Back in Blackmore for Purple! Followed by what was great in '88 including Maiden, GN'R, Tallica, V.Halen, Diamond Dave and... and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Aug 11, 2026 · 46:02
Jon and I go deep into 1985, the year of hair metal, thrash metal, black metal, Live Aid and Rock In Rio.1985 was the year of Misplaced Childhood and Mötley. Maiden and Megadeth.…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:02:13
Nikki sicks up some shit about playing along to backing tracks. It's good. They don't do it Queen did it so we do too. But we don't play along... Is he ON or OFF the gear again,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 36:39
We're talking Jon Bon Joki, Alice Cooper, Vince Kneel, Lemmy, James Hetfield, David Lee Roth, Steven Tyler, David Coverdale and - finally! - Hugh Hefner. Plus a surprise…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:11:44
Bonnie Bleedin' Tyler. First Jim then Meat now Bonnie. Boyzone better watch it! Also, like taking candy from a baby. The End Of The Rock Magazine You Never Heard Of & If You Had…
Jul 15, 2026 · 48:41
Hello Crowes, Goodbye Damond Dave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2026 · 47:49
Slippery, Turbo, Puppets, Time, Ultimate, Peace, Reign, Cat, Smile, Afterburner and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2026 · 46:53
An extraordinary person who I liked and admired very much. Did the big shit. Had the receipts. Farewell compadre. May your god go with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Jun 24, 2026 · 53:11
Special birthday blog featuring close personal friends Yngwie, Axl, Lars, Backmore and Many More! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2026 · 42:41
What really happened to make Axl order a three-hour overload at Download? Who is behind new supergroup Brown Sugar? And why is Steve Rothery charging for lessons on how to play…
Jun 3, 2026 · 44:59
For reasons I honestly cannot recall, this pod, recorded two weeks ago, managed to slip through the net and not get published. A damn good one too! Featuring Wild Horses, Thun…
May 25, 2026 · 37:35
As Regular Readers will testify, me and Jon have long envisaged a world of AI immersion to the point of being on stage with your fave raves. We always assumed however that would…
May 19, 2026 · 48:15
Fuck yeah, dude! Didja see it yet? Totally FUCKIN' RAD, right? RIGHT? Plus the one the world's been waiting for the official NICO McBRAIN Autobiography. Plus big dozy dollops of…
May 13, 2026 · 46:57
RUSH! SKID ROW!! MOSH PITS!!! BONNIE TYLER!!!! CANADA!!!!! not forgetting & MORE!!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2026 · 41:31
Starring: Bon Joki! Guns N' Noses! Vince Kneel! Europe (un-America)! Captain Kirk!! And more!!! (How do you spell 'Kirk'? 'Kirke'? Fuck it!) Hosted on Acast. See…
Apr 28, 2026 · 41:03
Weird metal meets grunge in a green beret uniform meditating at a Tibetan monastery - with some Pries and Maiden and Tallica thrown in. (Usually.) Hosted on Acast. See…
Apr 21, 2026 · 36:17
The Scorpions! The Floyd!! The Maiden!!! The MORE!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2026 · 45:35
It's Ritchie's birthday on Tuesday 14 April - the day this goes out officially. He will be 81. I think we mention that here somewhere. And Ginger, who told me a couple of years…
Apr 7, 2026 · 37:13
From deep within our no-clear-idea bunker we bring WORLD XCOOLSIVES!! Metallica Masterplan - if only! Guns n' Roses 'real' vs Guns n' Roses 'fake'! Rush - two sugars, love! AC/DC…
Mar 31, 2026 · 38:06
From deep within a specially constructed no-clear-idea bunker, two virtual men render forth into the matrix and... blah-de-blah... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Mar 24, 2026 · 42:45
How are they all CONNECTED? Read on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2026 · 39:15
Metallica enter their Fat Elvis years! Maiden to release movie!! And more!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2026 · 36:58
Our personal tribute to Phil Campbell (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2026 · 48:38
What the actual fuck? Robbie does Ozzy. Sebastian does Snider. Metallica does Vegas. Make it STOP!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2026 · 49:27
They're back!! No, wait... they're NOT back!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2026 · 27:23
Steve Howe talking all things FRAGILE., the classic 1971 album that set their path Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2026 · 43:40
You may have read of THE DEALER'S loss in court to his former compadres and dead-eyed dudes, Mötley Crüe. Well here's what REALLY happened!! Hosted on Acast. See…
Feb 6, 2026 · 41:55
This was meant to be next week's podcast. But we decided it can't wait. IMe in my warm, manly take-charge voice. Jon in his fragile forgotten-child vox. Regular Readers, ARE YOU…
Feb 3, 2026 · 36:44
This comes from about 18 months ago but for some reason never made it to the free for all pod. Here it is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2026 · 40:36
Art for art's sake.Money for fuck's sake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2026 · 48:11
Axl's little bottom showing. Nikki's little bass glowing. My little Jonnie going boom-boom-boom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2026 · 33:40
This was the first set at the West Hampstead Arts Club last November when Luke Morley was our Special Guest. Willie happened to be there and Jon and I immediately got him up to…
Jan 6, 2026 · 41:54
For reasons I can't actually recall but assume - coming as it did at exactly the halfway point between my disastrous bowel op in Dec 24 and my even more calamitous heart 'event'…
Dec 30, 2025 · 46:58
STEVEN WILSON Live! The second set from the live pod recored at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on December 3, 2025. With special guest star, STEVEN WILSON! Hosted on…
Dec 23, 2025 · 40:28
Recorded live before a raucous audience at the West Hampstead Arts Club earlier this month. Part 2 released next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:03:45
A conversation between me and my mystic old mate and former manager of GN'R and Great White, Alan Niven. No punches knowingly pulled all delivered with the rattlesnake charm and…
Dec 10, 2025 · 39:55
As shit hits the fan over Halfin selling other photographer's pictures we investigate. (It's not funny!!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2025 · 35:41
Tx still available. Tomorrow night - WEDNESDAY 3 December - join me and Little Jonnie Googly for a special live pod recording with STEVEN WILSON! Hosted on Acast. See…
Nov 25, 2025 · 55:55
Doncha wish your Fridays were hot like... this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2025 · 51:13
Jon and I go deep in the first of a two-part special on David Coverdale - the Richard Burton of Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2025 · 48:22
Listen to Little Jonnie Cricket Racquet and myself WMD M Wall discuss the week in rock! Eventually... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2025 · 24:15
Ahead of his appearance as Special Guest at the next Live Pod show on Nov 21, Luke Morley of Thunder gives us the latest on his solo album, solo tour, the Quireboys and why age…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:06:37
You will gasp, you may sigh. You will laugh, you may cry. You will be sick you weren't there... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2025 · 42:00
He lived Freely, he died no fuss. Our heartfelt tribute to the man who was the real rock'n'roll heart of Kiss. Plus three free copies of No Life Til Leather, the Metallica…
Oct 15, 2025 · 52:32
Lots of deep thoughts on new Rush drummer Anika Nilles. And why many Rush fans are confused by the proximity of a - checks notes - woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Oct 7, 2025 · 46:15
In depth look at the new BBC Ozzy and Shazza doc, news of Luke Morley live Pod show - and more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2025 · 48:04
Come get it while it's hot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 40:41
So Nikki said, then Mick said, then Vince nearly died, around the same time the other Mick nearly died, but you can't beat The Dealer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:01:00
Rick Davies Farewell. Roger Waters Fuckoff. Doddery Roger Daltrey. Paul Stanley's Brush Offs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:02:13
Dave Mustaine takes to his rocking chair and scrapbook. Spinal Tap Return Just 40 Years Late. Kate Bush also celebrates a 40th anniversary. And - you'll never believe it! -…
Sep 2, 2025 · 55:27
Yes we're back but in true Sonic Architect style, 'someone' bucked up the first couple of mins and 'somehow' Jon's voice got muffled. Ho hum... Hosted on Acast. See…
Jun 8, 2025 · 26:53
A quickie about Dickie. A non-faxual about Axl. Jonnie knows Nonnie About Onnie (Again). You get it, am I right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2025 · 36:48
Iommi joins Take That. Lemmy statue, the new one. Jonnie James offers 'heartfelt' apology for 36 year old Aerosmith review. And that's not all... Hosted on Acast. See…
May 17, 2025 · 30:44
You asked for it. Now you're getting it. Poor puny humans.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2025 · 41:21
Derek Shulman was the singer/writer/instrumentalist/leader of 70s prog legends Gentle Giant. Their classic 1977 double-live album, Playing The Fool has just been rereleased in…
May 5, 2025 · 41:32
Back To The Beginning - Shocking New Details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 · 36:40
John Coghlan West Hampstead Arts Club London LIVE Thursday 8 May 2025. Don't miss it!!! PLUS Ritchie Blackmore hits 80... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Apr 25, 2025 · 35:16
Steven Wilson is the most brilliant and fearless rock artist in the world today. And also funny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2025 · 36:27
Join Little Jonnie James Rotten and my extra nice self WMD Mick Wall for A VERY SPECIAL edition - and this time it really is - where we go DEEP into the forhcoming Live Pod show…
Apr 16, 2025 · 1:03:11
Recorded live on April 2 this year! Let me hear you say HELLLO BAAAAABY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2025 · 27:02
Album pre order; https://slinky.to/WalkingOnWaterLM Tour tickets; https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/luke-morley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2025 · 42:00
Steven Wilson is planning big laughs for his Palladium shows. Well obviously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2025 · 38:36
Shocking news... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2025 · 33:20
John 5 and 1/2 has his own KISS museum which you can buy tickets for - in his house. Spare bedroom maybe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2025 · 41:24
So long Frank Ferrrer though Jonnie James never knew you at all... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2025 · 33:04
John Coghlan brand new ahead of hids appearance at the Live Podcast show on May 8 at West Hampstead Arts Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2025 · 48:07
And if you think that sounds weird... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2025 · 36:10
Jon and I were shocked to see the news of the weird and sudden death of Pussycat Singer Taime Down's fiancée Kimberly Burch. She apparently 'fell' off the cruise ship they were…
Feb 28, 2025 · 51:51
Alan guided Guns N' Roses from the gutter to the stars at a time when everyone else in LA ran from them in disgust. Here he is speaking truth from his desert mountain home in…
Feb 21, 2025 · 30:59
Joel will be joining us for the first half of the DON AIREY live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on April 2. As well as being my former co-host on the legendary Dead…
Feb 17, 2025 · 43:40
Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey has also played on hit alubms by Sabbath, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Gary Moore, Priest, Tull... That's Don playing the intro to 'Mr Crowley'.…
Feb 15, 2025 · 31:25
So to mark the release of the Zeppelin 'documentary', here is Little Jonnie James Rotten and my bad self, WMD Mick Wall giving you all the stuff you won't find in the movie.…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:24:54
As promised, the second half of the recent live podcast recording before a packed West Hampstead Arts Club in London with guest star John 'Rhino' Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See…
Feb 8, 2025 · 21:32
Ozzy and Sabbath and Others for Villa Park! The Inside Story!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2025 · 37:34
Recorded on Jan 20. I NOT forget I had it or even what's on it. That would spoilt the surprise for all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2025 · 52:38
Insights into the life of JOHN SYKES who died last week aged 65. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2025 · 31:18
Ahead of his Special Guest appearance at the Live MICK WALL Pod at the West Hampstead Arts Club next Thursday 30 January, legendary QUO bassist John RHINO Edwards in convo with…
Jan 18, 2025 · 36:40
Join Little Jonnie James and I as we bring you world exclusive news on such stars of rock'n'roll as Jethro Tull, Mötley Crüe, Fish, Status Quo, and many other famous stars of…
Jan 16, 2025 · 40:11
Steve Lukather aka LUKE, aka Go-To-Guy-Guitarist To The Stars (including Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr). NOTE: at the beginning he's talking about his hair - and…
Jan 6, 2025 · 33:12
That's right you Southern softy bastards, we're talking SAXON - and this time it's personal!! So warm the teapot and get your stallion ready for the highway! PLUS well-known…
Jan 1, 2025 · 27:23
Say hello nicely boys and girls and others to 2025. What will the new year have in store for us all? Dare we even ask... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dec 24, 2024 · 39:27
Wishing you all a very very very special Christmas. Glad tidings to all our regular readers as we regale you with true-life tales of bumholes and blood, rogue doctors and drugs,…
Dec 20, 2024 · 35:29
John RHINO Edwards will be our special guest star at the next Live MICK WALL Podcast at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on Thursday 30 January 2025. Tickets are going…
Dec 10, 2024 · 43:01
Yes live from the Beyer Auditorium in glorious STEREO, the latest pod featuring WMD Mick Wall and Little Jonnie James Rotten (featuring Jonnie James Hotten)... get ready for…
Nov 25, 2024 · 56:43
Alan and I have known each other since 1987 and have worked together and been friends ever since. Alan was an indispensable source for my 2016 GN'R book, Last Of The Giants. And…
Nov 21, 2024 · 29:31
Rhino Live Show Jan 30, Bruce Di'Anno, AXL/DC, Regular Readers Letters, Jack Black, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, Mrs Mills, Ozzy and Lemmy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Nov 13, 2024 · 38:44
Here is the audio of me and Little Jonnie James on the Zoom this morning discussing such attention-grabbing stories as Bruce saying he'll pick next Maiden singer if he can't sing…
Nov 2, 2024 · 1:05:06
For those of you that will now regret not being there. The best live podcast I have done. Me and Little Jonnie James interviewing the legend that is Scott Gorham. I'm still…
Oct 26, 2024 · 36:52
Talking SCOTT GORHAM live pod guest at West Hampstead Arts Clue TUESDAY OCTOBER 29. And... Shooting rock stars! Dead rock stars!! Rock stars that need shooting and look like they…
Oct 23, 2024 · 57:50
Ahead of his special guest appearance at my next live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 - Thin Lizzy Legend SCOTT GORHAM. You will laugh, you will…
Oct 18, 2024 · 32:44
Spike, my good mate from the OLD DAZE, who will be special guest at my live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on November 6. As you'll see Spike likes to - heheheh - spill…
Oct 6, 2024 · 48:37
Faaabulousss new episode of the world's most devout rock 'n' comedy podcast. Featuring: news of new LIVE SHOW. Robbie joins Sabbath! THAT LA Metal TV doc - featuring DOC & THE…
Oct 1, 2024 · 38:10
For god's sake! Can it be T-R-U-E? The Yellow and Black are BACK! And with the best traak we've heard since Steel Panther put out '1987'. ALSO, how the recently deleted JD…
Sep 25, 2024 · 43:16
Perry's ghost punch. Best new Quireboys album for years! Only new Quireboys album for years! Good guy Grohl loses halo! Plus some never before told stories about stuff you might…
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