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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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Josh Todd

As the frontman for Buckcherry, singer Josh Todd is a human blur of rowdy rock energy. On the eve of the band’s eleventh album, “Roar Like Thunder,” he joins us (on his birthday, no less) to discuss the new album, the touring hustle, why the Scorpions always bring the girls and how Val Kilmer talked him into acting in “The Salton Sea.”

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Robert Fleischman

He briefly sang for Journey and co-wrote two of the band’s best-known songs. His other credits include his piercing vocals on the cult-classic, glam-metal debut album from the Vinnie Vincent Invasion plus brushes with Asia, Michael Schenker, Genesis and Gene Simmons. Vocalist Robert Fleischman joins us to discuss his storied past, his latest album, “Emotional Atlas,” that time he got an encouraging two thumbs up from Beatles producer George Martin and an unforgettable outburst from a “pissy” Vinnie Vincent.

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Tracii Guns

Guitarist Tracii Guns returns for a third time to discuss the creative chemistry behind L.A. Guns’ latest album, “Leopard Skin;” its deep-rooted classic rock and funk influences; singer Phil Lewis’ initial dislike of the album title; the band’s collective favorite track; “pimp music;” and why James Hetfield is the bravest man in rock.

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Frank Meyer

With his first solo album, “Living Between the Lines,” and his membership in punk legends, FEAR, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Frank Meyer keeps his credits rolling. He joins us to discuss his songwriting process, collaborating with the Runaways’ Cherie Currie, recording FEAR’s latest album, “The Last Time,” jamming with Taylor Hawkins’ son, and why Taylor Swift and Amy Winehouse are such pop-perfect inspirations.

Created and Produced by Jared Tuten