Radioactive w/Mike Z

Talked to Spider of Powerman 5000 about their new album "New Wave" (out now) and their new tour coming to So Cal at the Cave in Big Bear on 3/16 and SlideBar in Fullerton on 3/23. We talk about the importance of Metallica and touring with them on the Summer Sanitarium tour back in 2000. We talk movie and video game soundtracks and which one had the biggest impact on his career. And lastly, Spider talks about growing up with his brother Rob Zombie and what he learned most from him.

talked to Justin McCain of Through Fire about their debut album "Breathe" and their current tour with Fozzy which will be at the Whisky A Go Go on March 10. We talk about coming up in the Omaha, Nebraska music scene and the old "Ranch Bowl" venue. Justin gives his picks for the Flannel 5, Nu Metal 6 pack and favorite movie soundtracks

Caught up with Chris Broderick and Henry Derek from Act Of Defiance at the NAMM convention last month. We talk about the differences between the 1st album and the 2nd album being a group effort. We talk about Metal Blade Records Brain Slagel's book "For The Sake Of Heaviness". The guys also talk about discovering Metallica, pick their favorite of the Flannel 5 and talk movie soundtracks

Caught up with Tetrarch at the NAMM convention. We talk about pronouncing the band name correctly and what it means. We also get into their move from Georgia to California and In & Out burgers. The gang give their picks on the Flannel 5, Nu Metal 6 pack and movie soundtracks.

Caught up with Revocation main man Dave Davidson at the NAMM convention. We talk about being at NAMM and his signature guitar. We also dive into Dave's musical evolution and the bands he fell in love with as a kid that led him to being a musician. We also talk about the last Revocation album "Great is Our Sin" and some specific tunes on the album and how one of them ended up in the Power Rangers movie soundtrack. Dave gives exclusive details on the bands plans for their new album and touring. We wrap up by talking some craft beer, specially the New England style hazy IPA's.

Caught up with Justin (drums) and Ari (guitar) from OTEP. We dive into the forthcoming 8th album from Otep and talk about self producing this album compared to using Howard Benson on the last album. We also talk touring and some of their favorite songs to play live. They also talk about discovering Metallica, their favorite of the Flannel 5 and some fitness tips from Ari

Caught up with the legendary Frank Bello of Anthrax. We talk about the 2nd leg of the "Killthrax" (Anthrax & Killswitch Engage) tour hitting the new House of Blues of Anaheim on 2/14/18. We also talk about Slayer's final tour and one more big four. Frank also talks about the new Anthrax live concert "Kings Among Scottland" (out 4/27/18) and his favorite songs to play live. We also talk about his singing side project Altitudes and Attitude, the "Wardance" Anthrax Pale Ale and Frank share's his thoughts on the latest Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi"

Caught up with Kyle from Blacklite District who are playing the world famous Whisky A Go Go on February 19 with Flaw. Kyle talks about the tour and the new album. Kyle talks about discovering Metallica and his favorite movie soundtracks. And Kyle picks his favorite of the Flannel 5 and Nu Metal 6 pack

The legendary Tracii Guns calls in to talk about reuniting with Phil Lewis and rejoining the band after a 10 year absence. He talks about some tunes on the album and working with Michael Grant for the first time. We also get into the recent loss of "Fast" Eddie Clark (of Motorhead) and Malcolm Young (of ACDC) and whether ACDC should continue. Tracii also explains how he is the "Guns" in Guns n Roses and forming the band with Axl. He answers the question of whether or not he will ever write a book and what comes to mind when he thinks about the Inland Empire

My conversation with Ash Costello singer of New Years Day. We get into EP vs LP and the New Years Day new EP "Diary Of A Creep". We talk about re-imagining the songs and how that came to be. We get into some Soundtrack talk and Ash picks her favorite Rock soundtrack. She also gives her picks for the Flannel 5 and Nu Metal 6 pack. Ash weighs in on 2018 being the final year of the Warped Tour and why it's time and a band that she discovered last year on Warped Tour.