Billy White

As a member of Watchtower (along with our own Jason McMaster), guitarist Billy White helped pave the way for progressive, thrash-metal music. After making his mark on the now-classic 1985 “Energetic Disassembly” album, he left Watchtower and resurfaced as a member of Don Dokken’s solo supergroup in time to record and release the 1990 album, “Up From the Ashes.” He later formed the blues-influenced Billy White Trio before ultimately devoting his life to more spiritual pursuits. He joins us to discuss Watchtower’s kitchen-sink approach, how Warren DeMartini played a role in his Dokken gig and how silence can be the most beautiful sound of all.

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Tracii Guns

On a hot streak since rebooting in 2017, L.A. Guns is set to release its latest album, “Black Diamonds” on April 14. Guitarist Tracii Guns joins us to discuss his prolific partnership with vocalist Phil Lewis, how Slash turned him onto Randy Rhoads, his appearance in Michael Jackson’s iconic “Beat It” video and memories of Axl Rose singing WASP songs from the shower.

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Mike Tramp

He shot to fame in the late-1980s as the voice (and impossibly good-looking face) of White Lion’s hit songs, “Wait,” “Tell Me,” “Little Fighter” and “When the Children Cry.” Today, he’s reimagined and rerecorded the band’s best-known songs for an upcoming (April 14) new album titled “Songs of White Lion.” He joins us to revisit the classic songs, discuss his love of Thin Lizzy, and recall past tours with AC/DC and Aerosmith (including that time he and Steven Tyler invaded a water park). And, yes, we ask him THAT question.

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Sami Yaffa

He called it the “worst-sounding album” of Hanoi Rocks’ career, but after four decades, bassist Sami Yaffa and his legendary band have proudly righted the wrongs. He joins us to discuss the remixing and rerelease of 1982’s “Oriental Beat,” his solo album and autobiography, plus his time in Jetboy and whether or not any Hanoi gigs could be up around the bend.

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Junkyard

Dusted off and back in action since 2017’s well-received “High Water” album, Junkyard is refueled and ready to rumble. Drummer Patrick Muzingo and guitarist Tim Mosher join us to discuss some very special tour dates (featuring original guitarist Chris Gates), the status of new music, the story behind the “Hollywood” video and that time Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington stole their Jack and literally trashed their dressing room -- much to their astonished delight!

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Trauma

Formed in San Francisco in 1981, Trauma owns a sacred place in the hallowed history of whiplash thrash. Currently promoting new album “Awakening,” drummer Kris Gustofson joins us to discuss the band’s long and winding history, touring with Queensryche, the addition of new singer Brian Allen and what it’s like to carry the legacy of original bassist, Cliff Burton.

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Todd La Torre

Best-known as the powerhouse vocalist for Queensryche, multi-instrumentalist Todd La Torre is a musical force in his own right. He joins us to discuss a special edition of his 2021 solo album, “Rejoice in the Suffering,” his songwriting process inside and outside of Queensryche, and his not-so-secret wish to record a black-metal album.

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John Moyer

As the bassist for Disturbed, John Moyer plays in one of the world’s biggest metal bands. He’s also been a member of Geoff Tate’s Queensryche, the Union Underground, SOAK and star-studded supergroups that – for better or worse -- included Scott Weiland, Scott Stapp, Mike Portnoy, A.J. Pero and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. He joins us to discuss nu-metal, his Disturbed audition, touring with Marilyn Manson and why it’s better to the nice guy who didn’t get the gig instead of the jerk who did.

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Ace Von Johnson

Fresh off the set of an L.A. Guns video shoot, guitarist Ace Von Johnson brings us up to speed on the band’s forthcoming new album, “Black Diamonds.” We also discuss his time in Faster Pussycat and U.S. Bombs (among others), his lifelong obsessions with punk-rock and horror movies, and how his quick reflexes behind the steering wheel earned him the name “Ace.”

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Robin McAuley

On the eve of his latest album, “Alive,” vocalist Robin McAuley joins us to discuss his songwriting process, working with Michael Schenker, his Black Swan supergroup, singing “Eye of the Tiger” with Survivor and his little-known connection to Motorhead’s “Philthy Animal” Taylor.

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