Back Stage With Spike

I sat down with TJ from UnDead Asylum on this episode. We spoke about his early days playing blues in the Juke Joints and his refreshing opinions about fake followers, fudged numbers and over aggressive promoters. We discussed recording techniques, mastering services and industry standards. An awesome episode with great music including intro music from Robot Gods!

The most fun I ever had doing these interviews! Martha is a first class heavy metal act that few can even compete with! We drank and talked about Ohio's classic car scene, the indie music club scene and best shows. We laughed and joked about how Martha got into music and hot rods, we also played a hilarious version of Yes or No!! Music by Motley Crue, Pop Evil, Wild Street and Crash Midnight!!

I had a blast hanging with North Carolina's very own sons, Valar Morghulis! We drank some beers and talked about the state's metal scene, along with the origin of the band's name. The boys are back on track with their new drummer and ready to hit the stage again. We talked about their upcoming releases and future plans. We played a hell of a round of The Choose Game and had a lot of laughs. Opening song provided by Diabology from California!

I spoke with Adam Hyman on this episode about his years of making great music including working with Robot Gods, his recording process and his choice of guitars! We spoke about South Carolina getting back open and listen to some of Adam's tracks. When two old New Yorkers get together it gets fun. Intro music by The WJB project. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jeff Crowder, founding member of Black Rose Reception. Please stay for the very end of the show for a final tribute to Jeff. 

In this episode I sit down with Anthony from Malice 213! We had a blast talking about the bands origin, guitars and play their newest release Jesters Crown!! We play The Choose Game, yes we brought it back!! Intro music by Dan Weeks. What a great show.

I sit with Aaron Martin from Ukranium and we had a blast!! Taking about Recording techniques, getting musicians to show up, phone scammers and letting recording time slip away from us at home! We talked for an hour and a half, hey don't ask someone's opinion if you really don't want it!! Also, where are you from? People do want to know! Intro music by the amazing Malice 213!! 

Wow! Great show with Wayne from The WJB Project. Intro music by Shocklore! Wayne and I talk about his time with Dancing On Fire, his love of Fender Telecasters and Vox amps! We discuss the advances of lower price instruments, music market saturation and how to better your exposure from algorithms! A very informative episode indeed!!

Wow Episode 12!! I had a great time with Stephen Berchielli from Hollowed Sky, an amazing foursome out of Maryland! We talked about keeping busy during lockdown and where the guys see themselves heading into the future. We play 2 awesome tracks from the band and had some laughs too. Intro music provided by Ukranium!! 

Spike talks with John "Trey" Talley. We talk about some of the major players he has partied with! We talk about Strip Clubs, Jani Lane, Tom Keifer, Jesse James  Dupree, DemonScar and Honey Bone Rush among other things!! Social etiquette and common sense!! A true southern gentleman rocker! Intro music by DemonScar and featured music by Say Never and Poison!! You can follow John "Trey" Talley on Instagram at Popevil1972

We go international on this episode! I sit down with Dancing On Fire from Ottawa Canada. Rick Davoice and Richard Boivin were so nice to fill us in on there story, including background info on their name and origins. We talk about Covid restrictions in Canada and listen to some awesome tunes from the band! Intro music by Faith Head from Tennessee.