The Hook Rocks!

The music world changed on February 10th, 1978 and it never was the same. The loud and ferocious tone of Eddie Van Halen influenced generations of new guitar players while also inspiring veteran players to change their sound. I heard this album 5 years later as an 8-year-old sneaking into my brothers' room as my mother cleaned the house. When I heard the first song "Runnin With The Devil" my soul was captured and my musical journey went into overdrive. Please enjoy!

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We always have the benefit of hindsight whenever we reflect on the past. Things we may have missed and not appreciated are now looked upon much differently. The '80s hard rock and heavy metal era was such a great time. So many greats bands with so many great songs filled the airwaves and had a presence on MTV. However, none of those bands had the catalog that Iron Maiden put out with seven outstanding studio albums plus a massively successful live album. Nesbit from the Talking Maiden podcast and I discuss how those albums and the music Iron Maiden produced were responsible for their incredible global presence. Enjoy the episode! Up The Irons!

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The new album from the band Massive Wagons "House of Noise" is on its way this July and their first single "In It Together" has dropped. The high energy band is ready to take the stage but will have to wait like many others due to the coronavirus impacting the globe. I had the opportunity to sit down with their lead singer Barry "Baz" Mills and discuss everything from the new album to the current state of affairs. Please enjoy the conversation!

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With a dirty south sound mixed with classic rock influences, Black Heart Saints are a band on the rise. The Misery EP released this past fall, which is a follow up to their full-length album Alive shines a light on their addictive riffs and sleazy grooves. Lead guitarist Mark Sean joins me to discuss the history, influences of the band, and where they are headed once life gets back to the new normal. This band is building a reputation and it's time to take notice. Please enjoy the episode!

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Big Wreck released their 6th album "...but for the sun" last year to glowing reviews. For me personally, it was one of my favorite albums of the year and the music continues to be in my everyday music rotation. I got the chance to chat with Ian Thornley about the album and how the death of guitarist Brian Doherty affected both him and the rest of the band. Ian also shares his thoughts on writing music and what inspired him to pick up a guitar. Please enjoy the conversation!

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I first saw the album cover of Iron Maiden's The Number of The Beast by way of a poster while at a family friend's house when I was 8 or 9 years old. I remember feeling scared and excited at the same time. It wasn't until a few months later while at a sleepover I heard the album in its entirety. The album had a huge impact on my life growing up. I had realized at a young age how the imagery of an album connected with me just as the music did. In the first episode of Classic Album Rewind I take a look back at the influence and impact The Number of The Beast had on the hard rock and heavy metal community. Please enjoy the episode!

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Being in one of the most recognizable bands in rock history has not stopped Tesla's Frank Hannon from trying to evolve as an artist. His solo records have become the outlet he needs creatively as well as a way to increase his knowledge of the guitar. Frank and I also talk about what went into developing his last solo effort, his passion for helping new musicians, and how the covid19 stay home order has helped him reconnect with his family. Enjoy the episode!

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From Melbourne, Australia the band Massive has been building a solid reputation in different parts of the world over the past 8 years. From their home country to the U.K. Massive is feeding the hunger of fans who crave loud raucous rock 'n' roll. Lead singer Brad Marr visits The Hook Rocks podcast to talk about the history and influences of the band while discussing the challenges of the current Covid19 global lockdown and what the future may look like. Please enjoy the episode!

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Everyone has their own rock 'n' roll story. We all have similar tales of how we connected to hard rock and heavy metal but no one has the same exact tale. Jaide Alicia grew up after the height of the hard rock and heavy metal popularity. Nevertheless, her journey began with Kiss and as a result she has toured with bands across the country, helped them with selling merchandise, and has pushed herself to fulfill her goal of a metal music journalist. She certainly has a story to tell. Enjoy the episode!

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Who were the biggest bands of the '80s? Several bands throughout this decade held the throne at one time or another. They were larger than life and influenced music for generations that followed. Mojo Moomey and I give our own top ten and opinions on why the bands we selected deserve to be on the list. Not only was this a fun discussion but it allowed us to take a trip down memory lane. Please enjoy the episode!

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