Anne Erickson on Audio Ink

It's been a great week for the podcast, and we wrap it up with the talented Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch (@ClutchOfficial)! He talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about the band's "Live from the Doom Saloon" virtual concerts, the state of rock music amid COVID-19 and why the music has kept Clutch together for decades. It's also the week before Anne's birthday! Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

Big thanks to the legendary George Lynch (@lynchrocks) for being a great guest on the Audio Ink podcast this week! He talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about the 30th anniversary of "Wicked Sensation (Reimagined)" reissue and exclusively tells Anne that this will mark the final release from Lynch Mob. Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

It's another great metal interview for you this week! Kragen Lum, a legend in the thrash world, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his new album on the way with longstanding Bay Area thrash band Heathen (@HeathenMetal), as well as his work co-managing Exodus. Heathen has a new album on the way, "Empire of the Blind," featuring Gary Holt from Exodus and more great guests. Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Please subscribe, and rock on! xo

The legendary Don Dokken of Dokken (@Dokken) joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new collection on the way, "The Lost Songs: 1978-81," as well as the upcoming new Dokken album. Don says the new album recalls classic Dokken albums "Tooth and Nail" and "Under Lock and Key." Anne also talks about missing concerts! Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Please subscribe, and rock on! xo

Tony Campos of industrial metal band Static-X joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new album, "Project Regeneration Vol. 1," which features vocals from the late, great Wayne Static. Also, will they ever reveal the identity of their mystery singer? They discuss. Anne also remembers seeing Static-X at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. Link up with Anne on all socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Thank you for being here! xo

Jon Schaffer of Florida heavy metal band Iced Earth talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about his new book, "Wicked Words and Epic Tales," the state of heavy metal music and more. "It's not the flavor of the week. It's a lifestyle," he says of heavy metal. So true! Enjoy the episode! Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

We're halfway through 2020, and what a year it's been. Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses Audio Ink's top 30 rock and metal songs that rule the first half of 2020, including tracks by Testament, Ellefson, Ozzy Osbourne, Sevendust, Firewind, Five Finger Death Punch, RED, Clint Lowery, Seether, Within Temptation and many more. Read the full story via AudioInkRadio.com. Enjoy the episode! XO

With live shows hit hard this year, bands are getting creative and launching live streaming events and virtual shows to stay connected with fans. In this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses the state of live music and talks with Chris Garza about his band's upcoming "Virtual World Tour." They also talk about his desire to work with Munky from Korn. Please subscribe and leave a five-star review! Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. xo

German thrash metal legend Schmier of Destruction (@Destruction) joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's live album, "Born to Thrash - Live in Germany," plus their upcoming, in-person live show, which marks their first since the coronavirus lock down. They also talk about the current heavy metal scene and much more. Please subscribe and leave a five-star review! Link up with Anne on all socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

The talented David Ellefson (@EllefsonDavid) of Megadeth (@Megadeth) joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about his David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the new Megadeth album, his Post Malone cover, the idea of a Big Four reunion and more. Anne also talks about why she decided to become a bass guitarist. Please subscribe and leave a five-star review! Link up with Anne on all socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo