My Haunted Head

Joining me in the studio for a chat about all things horror is my lifelong "fiend" Leviathan. The man behind the mask is my best bud Matthew, who talks about his own experiences growing up a horror kid, the dark reality behind some of his favorite films, and a hilarious story about meeting some of our Italian horror heroes at our first horror convention. Lots of great stuff here in this long overdue chat with the guy who would help me bury a body if I needed him to ;-)

No, I'm not dead - but I'm about two months overdue for another trip through My Haunted Head! In this catch-up episode we'll talk about Jakob's Wife, Spiral, Record Store Day and a little bit of rock n' roll. And we leave off with a hint at the next couple episodes to come. Get haunted!

Hotel reservation? Check. Photo-ops prepaid? Check. Convention tickets? Oh my god - I forgot to buy my tickets!! Yep, it really happened. But I made the most of my first Days of the Dead convention experience, and came away with everything I wanted and more. Hear all about our first convention weekend of 2021 in episode #33 of My Haunted Head!

Dennis Churchill Dries and his bandmates in White Sister emerged from the early 80's Los Angeles rock scene alongside the likes of Motley Crue, Ratt, Metallica and 45 Grave. They flirted with success on EMI Records, had songs featured in the films Fright Night, Halloween 5 and Thrashin', and later signed to Atlantic Records as Tattoo Rodeo. And then they disappeared. While they never achieved the commercial success of their peers, they became a legend in the melodic rock genre. This is their story, straight from the heart.

In the early days of thrash metal there arose a handful of bands who brought the genre to the masses - among them Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus and Overkill. Metallica was to become the biggest of them all, but following close behind was Megadeth, formed by former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine. Metallica and Megadeth have each had successful careers, carving out legacies which have forever shaped metal music. Along the way there have been triumphs, tragedies and rivalries. Many metal fans love both bands, but some favor one over the other. In this episode of My Haunted Head we'll look at the careers of both bands and whittle their catalogs down to the Top 5 albums by each!

Austin-based artist and illustrator Danny Dale Carroll plies his trade with charcoal and watercolor, turning blank paper and canvas into powerful portraits drenched in color and tempered by shadow. His work captures the heart and soul of whatever he's creating - creatures, villains, heroes and heroines alike. In our conversation Danny - Dale, to his friends - shares his process, and gives an insider's view of the horror convention circuit.

Jeff Scott Soto is one of the most prolific and profoundly talented voices in music. From his early days as frontman in Yngwie Malmsteen's band Rising Force, his later work in Talisman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and most recently with Sons Of Apollo, Jeff has continued to raise the bar and expand the boundaries of a career that has seen him become one of the most respected vocalists today. His voice has graced albums by peers Lita Ford & Stryper, and soundtracks for films such as Rock Star. He was the voice of Journey on their massive 2006 US tour with Def Leppard. And he has maintained a successful solo career for the last 25 years. Enjoy this lively and thought-provoking conversation with Jeff Scott Soto!

Join us for MOVIE NIGHT! Cue up FRIDAY THE 13th Part 3 and join Toddzilla for a trip back to Camp Crystal La-...I mean, Higgins Haven. SEE Jason put on the iconic hockey mask for the very first time! SEE rats, snakes, eyeballs, yo-yo's, spears, knives, pitchforks, glass shards, popcorn and more fly right into your face with 3-D technology! SEE Jason unmasked, and the return of Pamela Voorhees! All this and more in episode #28 of My Haunted Head!

February is Women In Horror month, and we're running down a list of women whose work makes horror great. From Fay Wray to Linda Blair, Sigourney Weaver to Linnea Quigley, Bloody Mary to Mary Shelley...vampire vixens, Final Girls, innovators and heroines...they're all here. Horror wouldn't be the same without them.

Picking up at the dawn of the new millennium, part 2 of our discussion of Iron Maiden includes the reformation of the band's classic lineup, the band's shift to a more progressive style, the creation of Trooper beer, the band's incredible documentary 'Flight 666' and more. More guitars, more epic songs, more side projects - 20 more years of Iron Maiden! Join Toddzilla and his buddy Ian for this long, strange trip down this heavy metal rabbit hole. Up the Irons!