ASTV | Are Digital Venues The Future For Live Music? On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom get into a discussion about the recent opening of The Machine Shop Digital Lounge in Flint, MI featuring legendary producer Toby Wright (Metallica, Alice In Chains, etc.) and whether or not this idea can become the […]

Interview w/ THE RODS drummer Carl Canedy Matt & Tom interview THE RODS drummer Carl Canedy to discuss the band’s new album ‘Rattle The Cage’. Canedy gets into the band’s legacy/history as well as his early days as the first drummer for power metal heroes MANOWAR and more.

ASTV | Di’Anno’s Blunder From Down Under On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss Paul Di’anno’s gig last week in Adelaide, Australia where he had to be escorted offstage in his wheelchair while performing the Iron Maiden classic “Prowler”. The guys discuss some recent happenings in the world of metal that includes […]

ASTV | The Dilemma For Guitar Virtuosos On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss the challenges for virtuoso guitar players to be able to reach a wider audience and how Yngwie Malmsteen was able to have a larger fanbase than most. The guys discuss the influence Thin Lizzy continues to have over […]

ASTV | The Case For Manowar On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom get into a discussion about the polarization of Manowar and whether or not the metal genre is better off with or without them.

ASTV | ‘On The Road Again’ Will End Underground Music On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ program and how it’s designed to destroy underground/independent music and venues.

ASTV | Revisiting NEWSTED & Portnoy Returns Home On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom revisit the NEWSTED ‘s ‘Metal’ that was released 11 year ago and discuss their take on the legendary ex-Metallica bassist’s attempt at getting back into the metal world in 2013. The guy’s also discuss the return of drummer […]

ASTV | Is SLEEP TOKEN the Next GHOST? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom get into a brief discussion into British modern metal outfit Sleep Token who are being labeled by some in the industry as the next Ghost due to their theatrics and wardrobes. The guys get into a discussion on […]

ASTV | ASTV’s Guilty Pleasures & Top Albums of 2023 On this segment of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom unveil their Top 5 albums of 2023 and as well their biggest rock and metal ‘guilty pleasures’.

ASTV | Ozzfest & The Modern Day Metal Festival Template On this segment of Aftershocks TV, the guys get into the recent discussion surrounding the possibility of an Ozzfest return and why Omegafest 2024′ in Oakland,CA is the perfect template for modern-day rock and metal festivals in the US.