Last fall on a tour stop in Canada, Wrex Horton (vocalist of Flat Black) appeared on A-SIDES' Episode 136 and was on foot for an exciting conversation. This time we catch up with Wrex in his studio following the release of Dark Side Of The Brain, Flat Black's immensely anticipated studio debut. Wrex shares his favorite songs, lessons he's learned as a member of the band, the Paris Olympics, touring with Godsmack, and more!

Stay updated on all things Flat Black by visiting their website here. You can also purchase their album through their web store or stream it on your favorite app.

Thanks to Wrex for coming back onto the podcast, thanks to the Flat Black team, and to everyone who pushes play on Episode 167!

Expanding on a previous discussion with Denny Smith about his favorite movie soundtrack, Episode 166 explores the entire decade of 1980's soundtracks! We share a few noteworthy albums along with topics ranging from buying albums to acquire a specific rare track, the all-too-brief discography of Andy Taylor, 80's revivals of Eric Carmen and Tina Turner, plus a surprising connection to Dave Bickler, and what this has to do with a specific oiled-up saxophone player!

Huge thanks to Denny for making his most-triumphant 8th appearance on A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens!

Cris Hodges was originally on A-SIDES at the early part of 2023 for Episode 117, just as he was about to embark on tours opening for Alter Bridge, Fozzy, and Ugly Kid Joe. On this episode, Cris shares interactions and lessons learned on the road, joining Grey Daze, performing the Collision Course songs with In The End and their guest Avery Hardin, finding peace, and maintaining positive mental health. It was a blasting having Cris back for Episode 165!

Cris will be out this fall with Grey Daze, and you can stay updated on their tour plans and more, by visiting their website.

He also performs with In The End, a California-based Linkin Park Experience, which will be embarking on a tour this fall celebrating the recent Papercuts compilation. Check them out here!

James Black from Finger Eleven joins A-SIDES for a huge discussion on collecting vinyl records, 007 movie scores, creating a song for 2003's Daredevil movie, marrying visual art with music, and more!

One of the biggest tours of Summer 2024 is the return of Creed, along with Finger Eleven and 3 Doors Down as opening acts. You can follow along with Finger Eleven through their tour dates at their website. Huge thanks to James for taking time to chat before the band embarks on this huge summer tour. Thanks for listening to Episode 164 of A-SIDES!

While music itself is already a shared passion, a recurring theme between guests and hosts alike seems to be Cheap Trick. The special guest for A-SIDES Episode 163, Nick Perri, is no different. Not only does he love Cheap Trick, he's even toured with and interviewed founding member Rick Nielsen. We discuss Nick's inspirations and favorite artists, his own music, methods to center yourself, and we barely scratch the surface of Nick's expansive record collection.

Huge thanks to Nick for being a guest and sharing his stories. He dropped a new song - "Sunset to Sunset (Electric)", which can be found on many streaming platforms or at this link. You can also stay updated on Nick through his website and you can even become a Patreon here.

Thanks for listening!

Episode 162 of A-SIDES features returning guest and heavy metal enthusiast, Marc Sasso! We not only discuss several of our favorite tracks from Judas Priest's latest album Invincible Shield, but also stolen cassettes, the day Rob Halford departed Judas Priest, the perfect song for speeding in your car, Ghost, Metallica's Kill Em All, and more!

Huge thanks to Marc for making his second appearance on A-SIDES and to everyone who listens!

Mixing heavy metal and graphic illustrations is not only a passion for Marc Sasso, it's also his career. He's crafted artwork for Dio, Rob Halford, and more! Check out his website here: http://www.marcsasso.com/

For Episode 161, A-SIDES is flying the flag of classic rock band Thin Lizzy, by welcoming back longtime friend and frequent guest, "The Professor" Kenny Wright. He praises the lyrical prowess of Thin Lizzy's founder Phil Lynott, ponders why guitarist Gary Moore was constantly leaving and rejoining the band, explains "cut out" bargain bins, twin guitar harmonies, recommends a key blue-eyed soul record, and we even share a few notable cover songs.

It's a straight up salute to classic rock with this latest episode of A-SIDES! Thanks to Kenny, The Great Affairs, and all who listen!

It's well-documented that a favorite live band in recent years has been In The End, the California-based tribute to Linkin Park. Members Cris Hodges, Zak St. John, and Danny Lopez have made appearances on A-SIDES, with Danny Lopez returning for a smashing sequel with Episode 160! Like most sequels, there's a familiarity with the story, but also new elements are added, such as conversations on comic book movie villains, sauces that enhance the pizza-consuming experience, Linkin Park's One More Light, and the power of nostalgia!

Check out In The End when they play your town, as their tour dates are continuously taking them to new areas!

Thanks to Danny for making a triumphant return to A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens!

Throughout the lifespan of A-SIDES, one band that has made a direct impact is King's X. They've been a topic either organically or purposefully, even being a focal point for discussion in Episode 93 with Corey Rozzoni and Freddy Herrera. With this episode, founder/bassist dUg Pinnick joins A-SIDES for an intimate discussion on mental and physical health, the groove of King's X, the enduring legacy of the band, and more! Huge thanks to dUg for his time, thanks to the many friends of the podcast, and everyone who listens!

You can follow along with dUg's many projects on his personal website and also King's X band website.

As funny as he is talented, returning guest Zak St. John made this one of the quickest hour-long conversations on A-SIDES. Among his current numerous projects are Slow Burning Car, Ashen Moon, In The End, and Annie Bosko. Originally a guest on Episode 101, Zak returns to share recent experiences with In The End, how he likes his steak, Elton John vs Billy Joel, drummers that inspire him, and Knuckle Bump Farms!

Huge thanks to Zak for taking time away from his busy schedule to chat on A-SIDES!

You can follow along with his Linkin Park Tribute, In The End, by visiting their website and also look out for upcoming new music from another of Zak's projects, Ashen Moon.