ASTV | Are Surnames Good For Solo Records? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom have a discussion as to whether or not its is good for artists to use his/her surname when doing a solo band or project and how it can have a positive or negative effect on it’s brand and […]

ASTV | Michael Schenker: Overrated or Underrated? pic.twitter.com/XqZ2dUWdRF — The CMS Network (@cmsrocks) February 9, 2024 ASTV | Michael Schenker: Overrated or Underrated? On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss the news in relation to the soon-to-be-released Michael Schenker boxset and whether or not the legendary guitarist is overrated or underrated over […]

ASTV | King Is Reborn & The Ego’s Influence On Musical Longevity On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss the debut single ‘Idle Hands’ from legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King and his new band of thrash vets. The guys also get into a discussion referencing a recent statement/quote by Twisted Sister vocalist […]

ASTV | FU MANCHU guitarist Bob Balch On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom sit down with FU MANCHU guitarist Bob Balch to discuss the new releases from his bands SLOWER and BIG SCENIC NOWHERE. Balch discusses the the formation of Slower and how the lineup was conceived and tracks were picked for […]

ASTV | Is It Best To Replace An Aging Vocalist? On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss their preference and whether they’d rather see a band live with their original vocalist (regardless if they can do a good job live or not) or a replacement vocalist who can do a better job […]

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ASTV | What To Make Of CREED’s Sold Out Reunion Shows? On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss the recent sold out Creed reunion shows as it relates to the band’s reputation for being strongly disliked among rock and metal fans.

ASTV | Simplicity Reigns In Rock & Metal On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss how technical proficiency in rock and metal does not always equate to strong songwriting and how focusing on tone and catchy hooks and choruses have more staying power then virtuosity. They guys discuss the challenges for the […]

ASTV | Simplicity Reigns In Rock & Metal On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss how technical proficiency in rock and metal does not always equate to strong songwriting and how focusing on tone and catchy hooks and choruses have more staying power then virtuosity. They guys discuss the challenges for the […]

ASTV | Metal Bands Who Benefited From Change In Sound On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt and Tom discuss bands who have found equal or better success after a significant change in musical direction. The segment ends with the track/video ‘Ad Personam’ from Polish groove metal maestros TRUSIM.