Whether you’re in a band or just a rock music fan, this podcast is for you. Michael Beinhorn has produced some very popular records, and now he’s offering his services to upcoming or established bands. In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about his vast history of producing albums, as well as……….

*The importance of pre-production

*Crafting songs

*Soundgarden’s “Superunkown” album

*Working with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde

*The impact of Detroit music on him…..and it’s not about the rock or Motown

*His key to success

..and lots, LOTS more.

Thanks so much for listening.

-Meltdown-

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My friend Zacky Vengeance is my guest today talking about a lot of things on the Radio Chatter podcast. 

* Their latest song “Mad Hatter” and why they re-produced it

* The vocal health of M. Shadows

* If there’s any new music they’re working on

* Social media and his LOVE for Instagram (ha)….and more.

Al Beck (@AlBeckradio) joins me for new on KISS, Queen, Dave Grohl, and more.

If you’re digging this please give it a 5 star rating. Hit me up @MeltdownWRIF or leave a VM at 248-586-2988.

Thank You for listening! 

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Over the weekend I had the chance to meet and interview two guys I’d never met before. I was always a Type O Negative fan, so when the chance came up to sit down with Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey, I couldn’t say no. They’re in a new band called Silvertomb, which we discuss. We talk about….

*How the band was started

*The names and process that started Type O

*Johnny and Kenny’s favorite Type O albums

*Cover songs

*Peter Steele’s death

*New Type O merch coming out

*Keys to their success…and more.

Al beck returns with rock news as we talk about Megadeth, Metallica, STP, Slipknot and The Foo Fighters.

Hope you dig this. If so, subscribe, share and hit me up on social media @MeltdownWRIF. Feel free to leave a VM at 248-586-2988. 

Rock on!

-Meltdown-

 

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Another killer interview today with legendary guitarist, Slash! He’s doing press promoting his latest album, “Living the Dream”. We talk about that, plus….

*Working with Myles Kennedy for all these years

*The GNR tour

*New GNR

*Playing for four hours on stage, and more…

Slash is a great interview, and this one is no different.

Then, Al Beck joins me to talk some rock news.

* A classic guiatrist is getting into the wedding business.

*A rumor of a possible Super Bowl halftime show with a rock band?

*The Metal God may be wrting a book about his life.

*Greta Van Fleet’s new album is on the way

*A large festival has to cancel.

Hit me up on the socials @MeltdownWRIF, give this a 5 star rating/write an iTunes review, or leave a VM at 248-586-2988.

Thanks for listening!

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Rock legend Billy F. Gibbons joins me today on Radio Chatter. His new solo album is out and it’s called “The Big Bad Blues”. We talk about that and how it came about…plus…

*The current state of ZZ Top

*The 50th anniversary of the band in 2019

*New rock bands

*Success….and more. 

Plus, I bring in my friend Al Beck to get us up to date on some rock news. We cover stories about Metallica’s “Black” album, Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, and Chris Cornell. 

Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

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James Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more…..

*The quick rise to an arena tour

*Greta Van Fleet

*The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988

*Singer Lenny Wolf

*The 90’s and the grunge scene

*Joining The Scorpions and leaving the band

*His health and sobriety

*Keys to success

*”Ghost” drumming sessions….and more

James was very candid and great to talk with. Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

Follow me on the socials @MeltdownWRIF and feel free to leave me a VM at 248-586-2988. Thanks for listening!

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James Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more…..

*The quick rise to an arena tour

*Greta Van Fleet

*The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988

*Singer Lenny Wolf

*The 90’s and the grunge scene

*Joining The Scorpions and leaving the band

*His health and sobriety

*Keys to success

*”Ghost” drumming sessions….and more

James was very candid and great to talk with. Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

Follow me on the socials @MeltdownWRIF and feel free to leave me a VM at 248-586-2988. Thanks for listening!

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James Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more…..

*The quick rise to an arena tour

*Greta Van Fleet

*The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988

*Singer Lenny Wolf

*The 90’s and the grunge scene

*Joining The Scorpions and leaving the band

*His health and sobriety

*Keys to success

*”Ghost” drumming sessions….and more

James was very candid and great to talk with. Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

Follow me on the socials @MeltdownWRIF and feel free to leave me a VM at 248-586-2988. Thanks for listening!

The post Radio Chatter with James Kottak from Kingdom Come/Scorpions appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.

James Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more…..

*The quick rise to an arena tour

*Greta Van Fleet

*The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988

*Singer Lenny Wolf

*The 90’s and the grunge scene

*Joining The Scorpions and leaving the band

*His health and sobriety

*Keys to success

*”Ghost” drumming sessions….and more

James was very candid and great to talk with. Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

Follow me on the socials @MeltdownWRIF and feel free to leave me a VM at 248-586-2988. Thanks for listening!

The post Radio Chatter with James Kottak from Kingdom Come/Scorpions appeared first on WRIF Rocks Detroit.

James Kottak and Kingdom Come are touring the country as the celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. James has had a pretty stellar career outside of KC. We talk about that, and lots more…..

*The quick rise to an arena tour

*Greta Van Fleet

*The iconic Monsters Of Rock Tour from 1988

*Singer Lenny Wolf

*The 90’s and the grunge scene

*Joining The Scorpions and leaving the band

*His health and sobriety

*Keys to success

*”Ghost” drumming sessions….and more

James was very candid and great to talk with. Enjoy!

-Meltdown-

Follow me on the socials @MeltdownWRIF and feel free to leave me a VM at 248-586-2988. Thanks for listening!

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