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SS | Interview w/ HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist Ryan Garney  On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist to talk about the band’s sophomore release ‘Palm Reader’. The guys discuss the band’s musical direction on the album and how Garney expanded his vocal range compare to the […]

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Can HotBox’s Rapcore Conquer Global Music Festivals? In this episode, Bill talks with Flip, Skinny, and Danny of the Israeli Rapcore band, HotBox. We discuss their childhoods in Israel and their service in the Israeli Defense Forces. They share how they stayed true to themselves and pursued their dream of performing music. Initially unwelcomed in […]

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ASTV | Are Gimmicks Good or Bad for Music? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Chris discuss the early 90’s alternative metal band LIFE SEX & DEATH who used a gimmick their lead singer Stanley and discuss whether or not gimmicks can hurt or help a band gain notoriety for their music.

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Which Albums Made Our Dream Theater Top 7 List? We’re back with Part 2 of our Dream Theater album rankings. This time we’re hitting the top halves of our lists as we rank albums 7 through 1! The bottom halves of our lists had some controversial selections. Will the top halves be more of the […]

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What Happened When Mike Madsen Lost Eagle One? Join us for an insightful episode as Bill interviews “Military” Mike Madsen from the Veteran Radio Syndicate. Mike shares his experiences in the Army, including flying helicopters and the story of losing Eagle One. Discover his unique anecdotes, such as finding Poodles in Dumpsters. We dive into […]

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Is Elizabeth Lyons’ Journey into Film Industry a Success? Embark on a journey with Elizabeth Lyons as we discuss her recent projects and personal milestones. Explore Elizabeth’s journey into motherhood, her latest film industry ventures, and her dedication to music. Hashtags:#ElizabethLyons #Interview #Podcast #GoodCompany #MotherhoodJourney #FilmIndustry #SingerSongwriter #MusicianLife #PersonalMilestones #CreativeProcess #ArtistLife #ReflectiveChat NOTE: Everything said […]

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SS | ABRAMS guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster  On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster from Denver melodic-heavy rockers ABRAMS. The guys talk about the bands new album “Blue City”, the band’s ever-evolving sound recording at the renowned God City Studios in Salem, MA, the musical relationship between Zach […]

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ASTV | DOJ To Sue Live Nation: Smoke & Mirrors? On this episode of Aftershocks TV, Matt & Tom discuss the recent news that the US Department Of Justice plans to sue Love Nation for violating anti-trust laws and a current update on the international live music/ small venue crisis

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Why Did Taproot’s Stephen Richards Wear Wedding Garb on Stage? In this episode, Bill talks with Stephen Richards of the band Taproot. They dive into Stephen’s journey, from skipping school to play drums, to having Howard Stern as a radio surrogate Dad. Discover the chaos of their early tour with Papa Roach, which led to […]

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How Did We Rank Dream Theater’s Studio Albums? (Part 1) We’ve put it off long enough. It’s time to strap our helmets on and go to work. We’re ranking the 15 Dream Theater studio albums in our own personal worst-to-first lists! This is a labor of love, and it’ll hurt placing some albums where they’ll […]

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