Tony Dolan: Venom Inc.

As frontman for Venom Inc., Tony Dolan relishes his role of serving the devil his due (quite the dichotomy considering his sweet and funny demeanor). He joins us for an impromptu history lesson (who knew?) and thoroughly engaging discussions on his upbringing, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, his early days in Atomkraft, his tenure with black metal kings, Venom, and how the former morphed into Venom Inc. based on a T-shirt design! Helluva guest, this one!

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Bob Catlin SA Slayer

S.A. Slayer was one of Central Texas’ most celebrated underground metal

bands until its final chapter in 1984 (Jason calls them the Texas

version of Mercyful Fate). With recent news of reunion gigs booked at

the 2025 Hell’s Heroes and Keep It True festivals, we caught up with

guitarist Bob Catlin for an update and history lessons, including the

infamous 1984 Slayer vs. Slayer gig, the highly collectible 1983

“Prepare to Die” EP, his foray into industrial metal with Evil Mothers

and Pigface, and how former S.A. Slayer singer Steve Cooper was the

coolest cat in the room.

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Bob Daisley

Despite repeated efforts to scrub his name from the history books, bassist, composer and lyricist Bob Daisley is universally celebrated (and rightfully so) as a creative force behind some of heavy metal’s most defining songs and albums (you’ve heard of “Crazy Train,” eh?). He joins us to discuss the writing and recording of “Blizzard of Ozz,” “Diary of a Madman,” “Bark at the Moon” and other albums that made Ozzy Osbourne a superstar. We also discuss his theory behind the fatal Randy Rhoads plane crash; the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix; his time in Rainbow and Uriah Heep; his book, “For Facts Sake;” and that time Bon Scott bummed a beer, but left behind some cash like a gentleman. Special photo thanks to Richard Galbraith and Alan Perry

Krusher Joule

His graphic design work can be found on albums by Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, among others. He’s also done work for Motorhead, Hawkwind and the mighty Kerrang! Magazine (he designed the iconic logo). Steve “Krusher” Joule joins us to discuss his battles with Sharon Osbourne and Don Arden, how his work on “Diary of a Madman” was deemed satanic, why the gatefold to Iron Maiden’s “Live After Death” nearly made his eyes glaze over and how Black Sabbath’s “Born Again” went from a speed-fueled, lost-cause disaster to a shockingly approved, love/hate success. And to think it all started with Blondie?!

2024 Year-in-Review

With thanks to our viewers and listeners, Dave and Jason look back at memorable guests, albums and concerts from 2024.

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Nick Bowcott

He promised to “See You in Hell” in 1983 and we all welcomed the warning with horns held high. Grim Reaper guitarist Nick Bowcott joins us to discuss his heavy metal heyday; his post-Reaper career as a music columnist and gear brand ambassador; his audition for Iron Maiden (pre-Dennis Stratton); how a broken leg paid for his first guitar (his signature Union Jack Yamaha); his friendship with Dimebag Darrell; a memorable chat with Randy Rhoads; why he shaved his head; and that time Dave Grohl surprised him by naming a deep cut as his favorite Grim Reaper song. You will not meet a more passionate, heavy metal lifer.

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Michael Wilton

It’s hard to overstate the jaw-dropping impact of Queensryche’s 1983 self-titled EP and the subsequent catalog of prog-metal classics, including “The Warning,” “Rage for Order,” “Operation: Mindcrime” and “Empire.” Guitarist Michael “Whip” Wilton joins us to discuss the band’s early years, “The Origins” tour, his new solo album, “Vol. 1,” the inspiration of Eddie Van Halen and the day singer Todd LaTorre floored everyone in the room with his beyond-belief vocals.

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AI in Art & Music with Claudio Bergamin

How far is too far when it comes to AI in art and music? Paranormal and

heavy metal artist Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest, Ignitor, Burning

Witches) joins us to debate the pros and cons of human creativity

interacting with AI.

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Ozzy in Hall of Fame

For all its good intentions, Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

induction was not without its oversights. We discuss Ozzy’s celebrated

career, the induction ceremony and the overlooked names who helped pave

the path to his successful solo career.

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Ronnie Simmons

He’s played guitar with Rose Tattoo, Faster Pussycat and Richie Ramone –

which automatically triples his cool factor (although he’s too modest

to say so himself). Ronnie Simmons joins us from Australia to discuss

his latest band, Ronnie Simmons and the Redback Spiders, lessons learned

from Angry Anderson, Taime Downe and Richie Ramone, plus jamming with

Slash and falling in love with America.

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