Cutter's RockCast

Yes they were inspired by the movie of the same name. There that question has been answered. Now let's have a real conversation with lead singer of the new(er) band Dead Poet Society, Jack Underkofler. This is an introduction to a band that are posed to break out sooner than later.

It's here!!! Atreyu's new album 'Baptize' is now out. You may remember singer Brandon Saller joined Kaytie and I awhile back to go through the process of Brandon becoming the lead singer instead of drummer/singer for Atreyu. The results of that move is now upon us with their latest album. Featuring a genuine hit song with "Warrior" and guests like Travis Barker and Matt Heafy it's a pretty fantastic record. Oh and they are surprising us with an acoustic performance.

Marc LaBelle is the lead singer of the LA band Dirty Honey, who blasted onto the scene two years ago and scored a number one hit with the song "When I'm Gone." That made them the first ever independent rock band to have a number one mainstream rock song. No label, it didn't matter. Now with their full length debut album out and their latest single "California Dreamin'" climbing those same charts, its high time we get an introduction to this band.

He's the lead singer for Slash's band and he's the lead singer of Alter Bridge. Singing for two of the best guitarists in the world. Myles Kennedy though is a hell of a guitarist/musician himself and he's proving it on his new solo album 'The Ides of March' which is now available everywhere. With a new album plus some live shows on the horizon Myles joins us via Zoom from his home in Spokane, Washington.

A lot has happened in the world of Badflower since we last hung out with Josh Katz backstage on a pile of pillows. Their critically acclaimed record 'Ok, I'm Sick' ended up spawning three top 10 singles. They moved to Nashville, Josh bought a farm, they built their own studio out of a barn and finished a new record. Now after over a year of no shows Badflower are back on the road, albeit in a limited capacity. There is a lot to talk about and a lot of catching up to do, so sit back and enjoy a long form conversation with one of rock's biggest up and comers Josh Katz of Badflower.

Devil Daddy or more commonly he's known as Jeremy Spencer. Jeremy was a founding member of the arena headlining, platinum selling hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch. He played drums for the band and toured the world over and over again, that is until a couple of years ago. Jeremy was having some back problems and decided to step away from his drum kit and the band he formed with his friends Zoltan Bathory and Ivan Moody. Now he's back, but this time as the character Devil Daddy who fronts the band Psychosocial. Their debut song is out called "Devil From Hell" and are set to release a full album this spring. Let's dig in to the world Jeremy Spencer has created.

Escape the Fate's new album 'Chemical Warfare' is out now and it really continues the sound of their last album. The album though features a couple collaborations with one of them being with Lindsey Stirling. Yes the incredible violinist is featured on their new hit song "Invincible." Plus did you know that Thrasher worked on the latest Machine Gun Kelly album? Well let's dig in with Kevin Thrasher on the Rockcast.

One of the most legendary rock bands in history is the band Blue Oyster Cult. With their slogan of "On Tour Forever" of course they'd be one of the first bands we'd get to see live post pandemic. Oh and let's not forget there's that whole SNL skit about needing more cowbell, (and yes we talked at length about it.) Plus they put out a new album in 2020 that's full of classic BOC riffs and harmony's. It is an absolute honor to have on the Rockcast lead singer, Eric Bloom.

Joe Principe is the bassist and one of the founding members of the long running Chicago punk band Rise Against. A band that have become a household name for anyone who is a fan of rock music. They just announced their new album 'Nowhere Generation' due out on June 4th. We also talk about how they become comicized (made up word) for DC's Dark Nights: Metal comic book series. We also go a little down memory lane to the midwest punk scene of the 90's.

Let me first say that the new Chevelle album Niratias is absolutely incredible. The word is actually an acronym for "Nothing is real and this is a simulation." Seems pretty fitting for the times we're in. Pete and I discuss the album, the themes, the pandemic, the business and how much the business of music is not healthy for the artists.