Rick Hunolt

As a member of Exodus, guitarist Rick Hunolt immortalized himself on the classic, 1985 genre-defining, thrash-metal album, “Bonded by Blood.” Not to be relegated to history, he joins us to discuss his latest band, Nefarious, featuring members of Bay Area thrash titans Hirax, Death Angel and Blind Illusion. We also learn why “sh!t got real” opening for Loudness; how band mates and his love for his kids helped him conquer his addictions; why the musical exploration of Die Humane offers a new creative outlet; and who he considers to be the most underrated player in San Francisco 49ers history. He’s real, he’s raw, he’s Rick. And you’re gonna love getting to know him as much as we did.

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Larry Barragan

No talk of Texas metal is complete without mention of Houston legends, Helstar. With upcoming new album “The Devil’s Masquerade” on deck, founding guitarist Larry Barragan joins us to discuss the band’s 40-year legacy, the healing power and emotional pull of heavy music, the early days of tape trading, sharing stages with King Diamond, Megadeth, Anthrax, Fates Warning and others, and why Angel Witch rules (smoke breaks and all)!

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Andy Parker

The classic catalog and hard-rock influence of UFO cannot be overstated (just ask Steve Harris!). Drummer Andy Parker joins us to discuss the expanded reissue of the 1980 album, “No Place to Run,” the hilarious story behind the cover photo and how Beatles producer George Martin got his first taste of “heavy metal.” We also learn how UFO poached guitarist Michael Schenker from the Scorpions (and how a restroom tutorial saved a gig); why “Strangers in the Night” is a masterclass live album in spite of its “amped-up” performers; and how all those classic Phil Mogg lyrics were always reliably down-to-the-wire. You’re gonna love Andy as much as we did!

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Alan Niven

As the manager for Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, Alan Niven helped steer the career of one of the most explosive, volatile and important rock bands of all time. He joins us to discuss his recent memoir, “Sound N’ Fury,” in which he details random recollections of the insanity, drama and stratospheric stakes of navigating GN’R’s appetite for destruction -- while also managing Great White through their equally wild years of excessive success. How he’s still sane is anyone’s guess.

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Mean Mistreater

In two short years, Austin-based Mean Mistreater has released two albums of hellbent-for-leather, muscle-car metal. Think WASP and Motorhead drag racing on Iron Maiden’s blacktop --with no brakes! Vocalist Janiece Gonzalez and husband/guitarist Alex Wein join us to discuss the band’s rapid-fire rise, their successful European tour, the party-vibe video shoot for “Do or Die” and why you gotta keep the creative motor running when momentum is stomped to the floor. (live photos courtesy of Robb Pendland)

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Shawn Duncan

L.A. Guns drummer Shawn Duncan credits Keith Moon and Tupperware as early inspirations. He joins us to discuss his musical childhood in Los Angeles (including his father’s world-famous, sports-arena anthem); early gigs by future stars Motley Crue, City Kidd (Tesla) and Dante Fox (Great White); and how W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes upgraded his first “real” band, Odin, to Hollywood headliners (and how Odin, in turn, “may” have “fueled” Holmes’ notorious pool scene in “Decline of Western Civilization Pt.II: The Metal Years”). Plus, why Phil Lewis is the best singer he’s ever worked with and how his love of cooking fed various Hollywood stars, including Bruce Willis.

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Sam Bam Koltun

He started playing local clubs at age 12 and has since established himself as a rising guitar star with Faster Pussycat, Godsmack, Dorothy, Budderside and Crossbone Skully (featuring Alice Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen). Sam Bam Koltun joins us to discuss the new Faster Pussycat single, “Motorbike,” his move from St. Louis to L.A. at age 18, how he juggles multiple bands, his love of INXS and how guitar hero Nuno Bettencourt connected him with Godsmack.

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S.A. Slayer at Keep It True

Jason recaps his recent visit to Germany where he fronted a reunited S.A. Slayer at the annual Keep It True metal festival featuring Riot, Vio-lence, Solitude Aeturnus and others.

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Martin Popoff on his latest Iron Maiden book

Renowned rock journalist, editor and heavy metal author Martin Popoff has written more than 120 books, including his latest behemoth, “Hallowed By Their Name: The Unofficial Iron Maiden Bible.” He joins us to discuss his killer 666-page beast of all Maiden books as well as the overall New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. You could say we enjoyed his piece of mind.

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Michael Monroe in L.A.

“Metal Dave” recaps his April 12 birthday trip to Los Angeles where he saw Michael Monroe perform at the legendary Whisky a Go Go. Other highlights include Faster Pussycat, a guided tour by Jimmy Ashhurst (The Broken Homes, Izzy Stradlin, Buckcherry), a surprise run-in with Sean Pierce from Toilet Boys and quick hangs with Armored Saint singer John Bush, L.A. Guns bassist Johnny Martin and music journalist and author Katherine Turman.

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