The Eddie Trunk Podcast

ET - Lee Kerslake

Uriah Heep/Ozzy Osbourne drummer Lee Kerslake joins Eddie on this episode and discusses how he got the gig with Ozzy, working with Randy Rhoads, his days in Uriah Heep, his ongoing battle with cancer, and his upcoming album, 'Eleventeen.'

ET - Deadland Ritual

On this episode, which was recorded live at the Rainbow in Los Angeles, Eddie is joined in person by Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Matt Sorum (Guns 'n' Roses, Velvet Revolver), and Franky Perez (Apocalyptica, Scars on Broadway) as well as Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), who calls in. The guys discuss how the band came together, their upcoming live dates, the plans for new music, their respective projects, which Black Sabbath songs they'd like to play, and much more!

ET - Phil Collen // Marty Friedman

Eddie brings you another double shot on this episode! He is first joined by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen who discusses his reaction to finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, dishes on who he wants to induct the band, and pontificates whether or not he will wear a shirt during the performance. Then, Guitar God Marty Friedman rings in from Japan to discuss his current U.S. tour, his new live album, 'One Bad M.F. Live!!,' reflects on working with Jason Becker, and much more!

ET - Geddy Lee

Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee joins Eddie to promote his new book, 'Big Beautiful Book of Bass.' He discusses how it came together, his favorite gear, his thoughts on Rush's anniversary reissues, and dishes on whether or not he thinks he will play music again!

ET - Ian Paice

While on the road with Deep Purple, Eddie sat down with the band's drummer and only remaining original member, Ian Paice. Paice reflects on the band's storied history, discusses the various lineup changes, shares his thoughts about finally getting inducted into the RNRHOF, and so much more!

ET - Jake E. Lee

Guitarist Jake E Lee phones in on this episode to discuss his new band, Red Dragon Cartel. He discusses their new album, 'Patina,' the band's lineup changes, why he will never play Ozzy songs in his set, his history with Ratt and Ozzy, and clarifies the recent comments he made about Yngwie Malmsteen.

ET - Kix

Steve Whiteman and Mark Schenker of KIx join Eddie Trunk to discuss the 30 year anniversary of 'Blow My Fuse.' The band discusses the album's re-release, 'Fuse 30 Reblown,' some of the hardships the band faced, Funny Money, producer Beau Hill, and more!

ET - John 5 // Joe Perry // Paul Geary

Rob Zombie shredder John 5 co-hosts alongside Eddie Trunk at the Rainbow on Sunset Strip (Los Angeles) during a jam-packed live broadcast! Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and Extreme drummer/rock 'n' roll manager Paul Geary join the guys to discuss their respective projects and so much more!

ET - Ace Frehley

Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley joins Eddie Trunk on this episode to discuss his new solo album, 'Spaceman.' He also reflects on when he released his first solo album, discusses what it was like to reunite with Gene Simmons for the album, talks about how hard it was to let go of his solo band and why he did it, takes calls from listeners, and so much more!

ET - Steve Vai + Sebastian Bach

On this episode, Eddie Trunk broadcasts from one of the most iconic hard rock landmarks in Los Angeles, The Rainbow! First, he chats with guitar extraordinaire Steve Vai who discusses his upcoming Big Mama Jama Jamathon and Generation X shows, reminisces about the time he and David Lee Roth shut down the Rainbow, shares his thoughts on the Frank Zappa Hologram, and more! Then, Sebastian Bach joins in and discusses his upcoming solo tour, his inspirations, and shares some Lemmy stories!

ET - Mark Farner

Mark Farner (Former Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner's American Band) joins Eddie Trunk on this episode! He reflects on his time in Grand Funk Railroad, dishes on the time the band had the plug pulled on them while opening for Led Zeppelin, shares his thoughts on GFR moving forward without him while still using the same name, and more!

ET - Wolf Hoffman

Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman joins Eddie Trunk this week to discuss the band's upcoming American tour, picking set lists, working as a photographer before Mark Tornillo joined the band, recording with an orchestra, and more!

ET - Klaus Meine // Glenn Hughes

On this double episode, Eddie talks to two of rock's greatest legends! First, Klaus Meine of The Scorpions discusses the band's current tour in America, the first time he ever toured the states, his thoughts on the band's absence from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more! Then, Glenn Hughes wraps things up and discusses celebrating the music he wrote for Deep Purple, his sobriety, finally being inducted into the Rock Hall, and the future.

ET - Dee Snider

Twisted Sister mainman Dee Snider is back again, this time to promote his new solo album, 'For the Love of Metal,' which was produced by Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta. Snider also discusses if he'd ever do another show or album with Twisted Sister, shares a funny story about running into Chuck D. (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage) at an amusement park, and discusses his new modern direction, among other things!

ET - Don Dokken + Mick Brown

Don Dokken and Mick Brown join Eddie on this laugh-filled episode to discuss the reunion of Dokken's classic lineup, how the band found George Lynch and Jeff Pilson, stories from the road about Metallica, The Scorpions, Eddie Van Halen, and former manager Cliff Burnstein, accidentally stealing gold carts, and much more!

ET - Stephen Pearcy

Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy joins Eddie on this episode to discuss the band's recent lineup changes and how he found the 3 new members, his forthcoming solo album, Ratt's public lawsuits, and much more!

ET - Sammy Hagar // Rick Springfield

On this double shot, Eddie is separately joined by two men who are both linked by the song, "I've Done Everything For You," Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield. First, Hagar joins Eddie to discuss his High Tide Beach Party & Car Show, remembers late Pantera/Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, his TV show 'Rock & Roll Road Trip,' and drops major headlining grabbing news about Van Halen. Then, legendary songwriter Rick Springfield stops in to discuss his new album, 'The Snake King,' why he chose to cover Sammy Hagar's song, growing up in Australia and what the music scene was like over there, his acting career, and where he got the idea for his iconic hit, "Jessie's Girl."

ET - George Lynch // Bobby Dall

Eddie bring you another double shot on this episode! First, Dokken's George Lynch drops and discusses declining a gig with Ratt, his 'Shadow Train' double album, working with Living Colour's Corey Glover for Ultraphonix, and dishes on what's going on with some of his projects, including Dokken and Lynch Mob. Then, Poison bassist Bobby Dall calls in from the road and gives and update on the band's summer tour with Cheap Trick and Pop Evil.

ET - Rob Zombie

Shock Rock legend Rob Zombie joins Eddie Trunk to discuss the band's upcoming "Twins of Evil" tour with Marilyn Manson, his latest film, 'Three From Hell,' which is the latest in his 'House of 1000 Corpses' series, veganism, the band's plans for new music, and more!

ET - Joe Elliott // Sully Erna

On another double episode, Eddie first drops by Def Leppard's tour rehearsals to talk to Joe Elliott, who discusses being a legacy band, how they pick the setlist, staying healthy, his thoughts on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame decision process, and more. Then, Godsmack mainman Sully Erna phones in to discuss the band's latest album, 'When Legends Rise,' how the concept behind the fun new music video for "Bulletproof" came about, experimentation with musical sound, and much more!

ET - Jonathan Cain // Geoff Tate

On this double episode, Eddie is first joined by Journey's Jonathan Cain, who shares stories from his new memoir, 'Don't Stop Believin',' such as the impact of Steve Perry's entry and exit from the band had, leaving The Babys to join the band, an interesting interaction with Prince, and more! Then, Geoff Tate reflects on the past 30 years since the release of Queensryche's iconic 'Operation Mindcrime' album, how hard it was to get people on board with the album at first, and more!

ET - Dee Snider + Rob Evans

Twisted Sister mainman Dee Snider and 'Rocktopia' creator Rob Evans join Eddie on this episode to discuss the 'Rocktopia' broadway show, which blends rock 'n' roll and opera for a unique theatre experience! Snider also discusses life after Twisted Sister, his new album with Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta, and how he came up with "We're Not Gonna Take It" while Evans explains his background, how 'Rocktopia' came about, and more!

ET - King Diamond

Legendary shock rocker King Diamond joins Eddie Trunk at the guitar sanctuary in McKinney, TX for this episode! King gives an update on the progress of the band's forthcoming studio album and live DVD, shares some bone-chilling ghost stories, discusses his new fatherhood, reflects on his near death experience and heart attack, and so much more!

ET - Jesse James Dupree

Eddie Trunk and comedian Dean Delray interview Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree on this all new episode. In addition to discussing Throttle Fest, his book, and his bourbon business, Dupree also shares war stories from the road, including a brutal motorcycle accident, getting into a brawl with security at a venue, stumbling upon Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Nashville, getting protested by church groups, and the time Nirvana got thrown out of one of his shows for being too rowdy.

ET - Michael Schenker // Eddie Kramer + John McDermott

On this packed double episode, Eddie is first joined by Michael Schenker who discusses his current Michael Schenker Fest tour, working with Kirk Hammett, new album 'Resurrection,' and how he doesn't listen to any other music. Then, legendary record producer Eddie Kramer and Jimi Hendrix catalog manager John McDermott drop by to discuss the Experience Hendrix project, restoring old Hendrix tapes, "new" Hendrix album 'Both Sides of the Sky,' working with the legend back in the day, and where they think he would be now if he were still alive.