Cutter's RockCast

Why do we as rock music fans think that every time our favorite underground band hits radio or has some success they sell out, and then we can't like them anymore? Why do we feel like every time a band changes up their sound a bit they sold out? Every stop to think maybe that's just the direction their art took? As artists the main goal is do what you love for a living, so when an artist has some success that's a good thing. Sure there have been bands or artists over the years that have "sold out" but so what? Let's discuss why most likely your favorite band hasn't in fact sold out. As always feel free to get a hold of us at the social media handles below and continue the conversation. Oh and please if you enjoy listening to the Rockcast, share, share, share.

Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
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The band Underoath were brought up during a conversation two episodes ago, because of the use of certain words and religion in rock. We thought it was a good time to catch up with Spencer Chamberlin lead singer of Underoath. Works out even better, because their new song "Rapture" has hit and a new album called 'Erase Me' will be out in April. All topics are covered and nothing is left out during this very personal conversation with the lead singer of one of metal-core's biggest and most influential bands.

"I was sent to warn you, the Devil's in the next room." That line is taken from the new Shinedown song "Devil" and it's the song that will kick off the band's 6th studio album entitled 'Attention, Attention' due out on May 4th. Brent and really all of the guys in Shinedown and I go back a long time and to see them be a creative rock powerhouse that has been as successful as them is a pretty incredible thing to be a part of. Time to break down the new tune and the new album with the voice and democratic leader of Shinedown, Brent Smith.

When Underoath came back and released their new song "On My Teeth" it broke the internet, because of one use of the word "f***." When is swearing too much in music, and where does the line of religion in rock get drawn? Kaytie and I try to answer that question and more on the latest Rockcast.

It's always nice to catch up with anyone in Stone Sour, but conversations with drummer Roy Mayorga always end up to be a lot of fun. Now get Kaytie involved after a few hour drive to the show, and let the fun begin. Stone Sour is currently on tour behind their album 'Hydrograd' and will be opening the North American leg of the final tour from Ozzy Osbourne this year. (Also sorry for walking through your dressing room on accident after the show guys, The Rave is like a maze.)

Stone Sour: @stonesour
Roy Mayorga: @stonesourroy
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia

Kaytie and I went backstage with the Akron, OH rock and roll band Red Sun Rising. After a debut record that saw three songs top the charts, it's time to unleash their second album 'Thread' upon the world on March 30th. The songwriting, the lyrics, what they used for instruments, where they wrote and recorded, and every other detail you could possibly want about this new album is discussed in this episode of the Rockcast. Oh, and they embarrass Kaytie, so there's that.

Robb Flynn is the outspoken frontman for Bay Area metal band Machine Head, who have just released their 9th studio album 'Catharsis.' This album has moments that are a bit of departure for Machine Head, specifically the song "Bastards." With slumping CD sales and increasing streams it may have looked like this album wasn't going to do as well as past releases, but a closer look says that's not entirely true. Robb explained this on the General Diaries and the internet hate took over. It's time to go in depth with Robb Flynn.

Machine Head: @MfnH
Robb Flynn: @TheGeneralMH
Cutter: @cuttermedia

Hey I'm not here to judge. Besides what's wrong with a good cleansing? Time for some more fun and games with Zakk Wylde. I caught up the legendary guitarist from Ozzy and the leader of Black Label Society before a show at the historic Rave in Milwaukee, WI. We talk Grimmest Hits, we talk the No More Tours 2 announcement from his boss, and yeah there's some talk about anal bleaching, don't judge.

Zakk Wylde: @ZakkWyldebls
Cutter: @cuttermedia

With the recent announcement by Best Buy that will not be selling CD's in their stores as of July 1st and that Target is making music manufacturers sell them only on a consignment basis, is this the end of an era? I posed this question on my Facebook page as well and most seemed to say they've only been going to the local independent record shop anyway. What about nationally? CD sales have been dwindling for years. Let's discuss.

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Avatar (the band) formed in 2001 in Gothenburg, Sweden, a city that is also home to great metal bands like In Flames and The Haunted. I've been lucky enough to know these lovely Swedes since they first came to America on tour for their album 'Black Waltz.' Now with the release of their 7th studio album the band Avatar are ready to pay glory to their king and welcome us to 'Avatar Country' as I sit down for a long conversation with lead singer Johannes Eckerstrom.

Avatar: @avatarmetal
Cutter: @cuttermedia