Back Stage With Spike

Artist Ashe Carlock and me have a couple of drinks and talk about life. We talk about inspiration, self-doubt, the dreaded dry spell and banjo music! We talked about how people don't always come through and how to deal with rejection. We get a special visit from The Nza! We play some really awesome music and have a lot of laughs. Intro music by The Lion Within! Shout Outs to Demonscar, Count Tour Dead, All Taken and SinSeer! Music by Sinch, Calabrese, Everlast and Havok.

What a great episode with Mr. Simon Daniels from Autograph! I had a blast talking with Simon and remembering all the old clubs from Brooklyn and L.A. from the 80's and 90's! We had a lot of laughs as Simon shared some great stories about growing up in Brazile, coming to L.A. and his early musical accomplishments. He shared some great tips for traveling with your guitar, solving writer's block and dealing with fans. We also talked about his solo career and new video coming. We also get the new schedule for Autograph coming this and next month. We play some great songs old and new! A true gentleman rocker for sure! Shout Out to Rockin' Martha Ruman! Intro music by Bouncing Betty!

Felix and I sit and drink beer and talk about what this former drummer of Carmilla has planned for his future. Felix has left Carmilla and his drumming duties to focus on work and home life. He talks about his engagement to his love and his new job. He will continue with music with a very relaxed attitude. Felix will pick up the microphone this time and concentrate on singing with his old band Angutras! He may also sing with Nextopia! Shout Out to Carmilla band! Intro music by Swilly!

Wow! What a blast I had with American transplant to Sweden, Tim Scott from Methane! I sit with lead vocalist and bassist of the metal band Methane. We talk about living in Sweden, the food, and customs. Tim talks about the band's origins and touring, recording and favorite equipment. Italian food just isn't the same in Sweden. We play some great tracks just released on their new album and Tim plays a great round of The Choose Game! Shout Out to Carmilla Band, Centinex and Hypocrisy. Intro music by Tad Morose Band!

Carmilla from Sweden announces their new drummer! I sit with Hakan, Alena and Ronny The Sound Guy! We have a lot of laughs and talk about rehearsals, recording, stage and studio. We talk about future plans for the band. We drink some beer and talk about old school and new school metal. How to write a song in the middle of the night! Shout Outs to Felix Forsberg, Abby K, L.A. Maybe, Tad Morose Band and extra big Shout Out to Geoff Saveedra from Titanosaur! Intro music by Clank!

I sit with Dallas Dwight, guitar player for The L.A. Maybe! We had a blast talking about their most recent tour with Steel Panther and what it's like, life on the road. The band has opened for many national acts such as Powerman 5000, Black Label Society, Kiss and many more! Dallas talks about the bands writing and recording process, stage equipment and what it was like playing on The Kiss Cruise. Dallas was really gracious spending his morning talking shop with me and playing The Yes or No Game. Keep an eye out for their next tour, maybe coming to your area! Intro music by Hostile Rage. Shout outs to Trey Saucillo, Abby Kay, Steel Panther, Malice 213 and Duallist Drums.

Trey from Sin Seer once again brings another amazing artist to the show! We had an awesome time talking with Sian Roberts from Sycamore Row! This Angel form England had us mesmerized with her charm, laughter and amazing voice. We talked about the band's plans, social media, the tedium of finding new band members and recording. We also get the newest info on Sin Seer and the beer and wine flows! Big shout out to Ed Mahalick and David HK. Intro music by Carmilla!

A first time on the show, I hang with the band Grindle just before going on stage at The Brickyard in Knoxville Tennessee. This 3 piece hardcore band is tearing it up down in Tennesse. I had a blast with Tim, John, James and Kassandra. We talked about the crazy schedule these boys set for themselves, recording and what plans they have for 2023! Lots of laughs and we play the bands entire EP! Intro music by Pissing Razors and shout outs to Hammer Down Hard, Abby K, Shocklore and Diabology! 

What can I say? After hours Hijinx with some of my awesome peeps! I am drunk and rambling while my guests hold it all together! This episode has in order, Fatal Conceit, Occult Fracture and Bovine Nightmares! Music by each artist! Intro music by Carmilla!

I can't get enough of this guy! Nick The NZA from DemonScar sits with me and has many exclusives for you guys! We talk about the band's upcoming show in L.A. at The Whiskey A Go Go! Thanksgiving, concerts, family, kids we cover it all. We have an exclusive track by The Scar not coming out until January, Nick's plans for 2023 and so much more. Lots of laughs guaranteed! Music also by NZA and we play The Choose Game! Intro music by Unveil and shout out to Like Savages and Gallery of Ghouls! If you have to choose between Meds or Meds always choose Meds!