Cutter's RockCast

Alice in Chains for me is just one of those bands, a band that influenced so much of what I do. This conversation was a dream come true for me, but also really interesting. From the power of rock being alive with our youth, to the vibes of certain places, this is bassist Mike Inez and guitarist Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains backstage at Aftershock 2018.

There is a message here, and it's an important one. The Fever 333 don't shy away from their thoughts about the social situation in America. If anything else their Made an America E.P. proves that. I'll take every chance I get to say hi to Jason Butler, Stevis Harrison and Aric Improta from the Fever 333.

This conversation outside at Aftershock actually started with Mike (lead singer) of Red Sun Rising asking my girlfriend Luna Nicole about a certain piercing she has. Besides that we talk their new album Thread a bit, the loss and gain of fans, the new single "Veins" and a bunch of other randomness.

Shannon Larkin joined Godsmack in 2003, but this year Godsmack celebrates their 20th year since their debut album came out. They changed things up a bit on 'When Legends Rise.' Sully told us that before that record came out and Shannon takes the drummer's perspective on the new album. He also explains why they had to postpone their European tour set for the end of the this year. Tony you and your family are in our thoughts.

It only took 10 years but Jonathan Davis the lead singer of the legendary Korn has finally put out his solo album 'Black Labyrinth' It features the songs "What it Takes" and "Basic Needs," two songs that have both gone up the charts at rock radio. So amazing to catch up with truly one of the nicest people around.

Ben Bruce and James Cassells from Asking Alexandria, talking the power of their newest song Alone in a Room, Breast Cancer Awareness and touring with Shinedown.

We had to get one host episode of the Rockcast in before I (Cutter) left for California for a week. From Christian metal, to Wilson, to tattoos, to talk of Aftershock and the DWP music festivals, Kaytie and I are a little all over the place this week. October is a busy month in rock radio and we're feeling a little broken down, so this episode is as much therapy for us as it is an actual podcast. Kaytie talks about being a broken bitch, but I could say the same for myself. You've been warned.

Badflower have exploded onto the rock scene with their debut hit single "Ghost." Kaytie had the chance to meet up with the guys before their show in Ringle, Wisconsin to talk about the upcoming new album, their performance on James Corden and the responsibility they've taken on in ending the stigma of mental health. Oh... and we found out another song on the new album.

Normally we don't have comedians on the Rockcast or do I have them on my local afternoon radio show. For a modern great like Sebastian Maniscalco, I make the exception. It works out as he's on his "Stay Hungry" tour right now, just filmed his parts in a Martin Scorsese movie, has put out the book "Stay Hungry" and even has a new Netflix special on the way. So what the hell? It's Sebastian and myself catching up for a few minutes on the latest Rockcast.

It's been a minute since we've caught up with Saving Abel. Scott Bartlett is the band's guitarist/back-up vocalist and main songwriter. After blowing up about 11 years ago with the song "Addicted" they've never really looked back. They are a band that plays countless shows every single year and are all just about bringing the rock to as many people as possible. Scott has had a rough road health wise in the last few years, but as he explains he is back to being at one hundred percent. The band is working on a new record and still doing what they do best, playing rock and roll.

We are based out of Wisconsin and Saving Abel will be playing a show this Friday 9/28 at a place just north of Green Bay. More info on that show can be found at www.razorwisconsin.com