In Episode 546 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast welcome Dennis Diken, drummer of the Smithereens. Dennis talks with us about the decision to continue with Gin Blossom’s vocalist Robin Wilson taking over vocal duties for the late Pat DiNizio, the Lost Album, plans for new music and their appearance December 18 at Jergels.

We are then joined by vocalist Ronnie Platt of the band Kansas. Kansas will conclude their 50th Anniversary: Another Fork in the Road Tour in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center on December 11th.

Finally we introduce you to Ginny Luke. Ginny has just released her debut album, Devil at My Heals but is no stranger to the music business. Ginny talks with us about the process of putting together a solo album, lining up some very special guests and so much more.

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In Episode 545 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we welcome Stix Zadinia of Steel Panther. Steel Panther are currently on tour celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Feel the Steel. Stix talks to us about the transition of the band from a weekly celebration of the music they loved into an actual band, the reaction they got from some of their peers in the industry that made their lyrics, the 15 year journey that Feel the Steel started and so much more. Steel Panther will be at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks on Friday, December 6th.

We are also joined by bassist Danny Martin of the band Wicked. Wicked just finished a tour with Raven and have a new video out of the single “Hellraiser”.

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In Episode 544 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we are joined once again by Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate. Jeff talks with us about the preparations for their 2024 “Lost Christmas Eve”. Jeff gives us an insider’s perspective into the massive production and legacy of the TSO.

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In Episode 543 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we welcome back Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. and Joey Vera of Armored Saint to talk about their current tour.

Blackie talks to us about the impact of the debut album, the concept in this show’s production, the impact the Live at the Lyceum home video had and so much more.

Joey talks to us about the band’s latest single, a cover of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)”, the plan for the next studio album and going out on the road again with W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint will be at Stage AE on November 20th at 7pm. Tickets are available here.

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