Lee Jackson of Metaltronix. Iconic amp modder, builder and master of classic rock tone.

Today we’re going into the world of high-gain history with a man who helped shape the sound of an era..

He’s the mind behind some of the most iconic guitar amps of the 70’s '80s and '90s — from hot-rodded Marshalls to his own Metaltronix beasts. He’s worked with players like Steve Vai and George Lynch, and he’s never stopped pushing the envelope when it comes to tone and innovation.

Today, we’re sitting down with the one and only Lee Jackson — amp designer, builder, and certified tone legend. Whether you know him from his custom mods or his original creations, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Check out more at: https://leejackson.com/

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Credit for Intro music - Francis.

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Laurie Marlow from Australian hard rock outfit Heaven.

The band were a big part of the early 80’s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal scene in Australia.

The band toured the world with, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Black Sabbath and Kiss for more than 4 years while being based in LA.

And now, Laurie’s got the band back together. They are about to do a run of Australian shows before heading over to Japan and Europe. There is also talk about a new album being recorded.

I spent a couple of hours with Laurie to go over his story, the origin of the band and some of the wild stories from 4 years spent on the road with some of the biggest Rock acts in the world throughout the early 1980s.

Check out more at: https://heavenband.com.au/

Find more music conversations here and the online store www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Francis.

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Rick burst on to the Australian music scene in the 1990’s with his Breakthrough: debut album Heaven Knows. The album reached the ARIA top 3; and gave us singles like “Not A Day Goes By” and “Heaven Knows” all reaching the top 10.

Ricks song writing influences go far behind the pop music world with deep ties to soulful rhythm and blues and country style writing.

In this episode we talk about his origins from the small country town he grew up in, then being thrust into the world of fame to now living in Nashville where he owns a studio, record label, produces new artists.

Check out more at: https://www.rickprice.com

Find more music conversations here and the online store www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more conversations unrelated to music - www.bumpinginto.com.au

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Frank Levi worked with the whose who of Rock and chances are you’ve heard his amps on your favourite albums or tours.

Of course, no story about Frank is complete without mentioning the famous Marshall S.I.R. rental amps—the mystery machines that fueled some of the greatest recordings and tours of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

For years, fans and players alike have debated: who actually modded what and what models were used on GnR's Appetite for Destruction. Today, we’ll go straight to the source and dive into the history around numbers 34, 36 and the missing 39. Backed up by Franks own S.I.R paperwork and schematics.

Joining me is Brian Zircon, Frank’s apprentice who has been entrusted to continue the legacy of his work and offer his personal insight to Franks history. Brian has also been working with remaining members of the Doors and shares some information around the Hammond organs used by the band.

To close out the podcast, Brain gives us some audio directly off one of Franks creations.

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Bumping Into That Sound Podcast.

Bands don’t come much bigger than GNR and my guest was there from the early days and directly responsible for managing them through the chaos of fame to navigating deals with the heavyweights of music industry.

He’s a manager, producer, storyteller — and now, for the first time — an author.

Alan Niven has just released his debut book, Sound and Furry, and it’s every bit as sharp, honest, and compelling as you would expect.

For this interview I tried to dig into the stories behind the pages rather than trail down the obvious paths. The moments that shaped him and the times that challenged him along with some very personal insights.

Alan Niven. Sound and Fury is available now.

Find out more at www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Bumping Into That Sound Podcast.

Today on the show we are talking with Thomas Welladsen of Voltage Cable co. The world famous coily cable company that offers a life time warranty on all their hand made guitar cable products.

In his pursuit of offering the most durable cables in the world, Thomas has secure a world first patent on an treatment to an audio cable. Their ISO COAT is a Hermetic seal that offers unrivalled durability and now his got a world first patent to secure it.

This is the inside story about not only what that patent means but offers a deep insight to the challenges and process of dealing with world patents and trademarks.

Check out more at: https://voltagecableco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_HdNouh2BWECFOfRluQTwmXVHgxyn7m87DcBdEBHHdFM8v0Ew

Find more music conversations here and the online store www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more conversations unrelated to music - www.bumpinginto.com.au

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Gunshine is a band that channels the raw spirit of old-school rock, drawing inspiration from legends like Guns N’ Roses and Def Leppard—yet with a modern, hard-hitting edge all their own. With gritty riffs, infectious hooks, and an electrifying energy that jumps straight out of the speakers, they’ve been making serious waves—tearing up stages and dropping powerful tracks that are turning heads in the rock world.

I had the pleasure of spending an hour with guitarist Austin Ingerman, where we dove into the band's origins, their songwriting process, working with producer/engineer Chris Collier, and of course, his go-to guitars and amps. We also talked about what’s on the horizon for Gunshine.

Check out more at: www.gunshineband.com

Find more music conversations here and the online store www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more conversations unrelated to music - www.bumpinginto.com.au

I'm joined by Australian artist Rose Carleo, frontwoman of the Rose Carleo Band.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Rose has worked alongside some of Australia’s most iconic musicians and built an impressive catalogue across Country, Blues, and Rock.

The Rose Carleo Band has just dropped their brand-new single, Daisies Song, which is available now on all major streaming platforms.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rose to talk about the standout moments from her musical career— and to dive into the inspiration behind Daisies Song.

More about Rose Carleo: https://rosecarleo.com

More about Bumping into that sound here: www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

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Whether it’s blues, rock, or something in between, Brett Wood delivers a signature style that’s both powerful and heartfelt.

From catching the attention of the legendary Tommy Emmanuel, to touring the world with Pete Murray, and laying down some of the best hard rock riffs with Electric Mary — this is Brett’s story, as he prepares to launch his solo career.

We also dive into the gear behind his signature sound, and the story behind his latest single, Real Piece of Work.

Find out more about the Brett: www.brettwood.com

Find out more about this podcast: www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more - www.bumpinginto.com.au

From Whitesnake to Dio and of course the Dead Daisies, our guest today is a true rock and roll icon.

Doug Aldrich. A powerhouse guitarist and absolute gentleman of the music industry.

A guitarist whose work and fan base is multi-generational, and he continues to keep innovating and creating some of the best hard rock and blues rock songs of the modern era

The Dead Daisies have recently released a new album called Light em up and are about to realise a new blues album called Lookin' For Trouble.

To add to all that Doug has partnered with Blackstar Amplification to realise his own signature amp called the DA Ruby 100 and it sounds amazing.

So, buckle up, because we’re about to hear firsthand from the man who’s lived the rock and roll dream, and get into all of the above in detail. Turn up the volume and welcome Doug Aldrich!"

Find out more about the Dead Daisies: https://thedeaddaisies.com/

Find out more about his new amp from Blackstar: https://blackstaramps.com/da100/

Find out more about this podcast: www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more - www.bumpinginto.com.au