Thunder Underground

In this episode we review several new albums. The forthcoming albums from Phillip H Anselmo & The illegals and Frank Hannon both come out Friday Jan 26th, and we have the advance scoop. We also take a look at the new album from Joe Satriani, which features an amazing trio of the guitarist being joined by Glenn Hughes and Chad Smith. Finally, BLS has a new album out, and we give our complete thoughts on this one. We kick off the episode with talk about slayer's final tour announcement, that includes an amazing package of Anthrax, Testament, Behemoth and Lamb of God. We also play some great music from Galaxia and Sovereign Dame, Jason wonders what all the Vinnie Vincent fuss is about, and Trent brings you Scattered Hamlet's picks for the winners of the 2 Royal Rumble matches this Sunday. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by David Ellefson of Megadeth. David talks about the ressurection of Combat Records, Dollskin, working with Thom Hazart, choosing artists, starting EMP Label Group at this point in his career, young bands, what Dirk has brought to Megadeth, Chris Adler, working with different drummers, the next Megadeth album, writing, Dave Mustaine producing, writing for the first 3 Megadeth albums, more projects he has coming, and more! We kick the episode off with a new song from Screaming Red Mutiny and a scorching track from Locust Grove. We also talk Bad Wolves cover of Cranberries 'Zombie', HolataFest and more. Thanks for listening, and please share. Listen to us everywhere podcasts are heard, and listen every Monday night at 8pm EST on 102.7 WSNR.

In this episode we delve into album reviews of Saxon's 22nd album "Thunderbolt", and Corrosion of Conformity's first album with Pepper Kennan since 2006, "No Cross No Crown." We play the title track from Saxon, as well as a track from Oklahoma's own XIII Minutes. We also talk about the loss of 'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motorhead / Fastway), Severmind parting ways with their vocalist, we delve into our thoughts on the polarizing new song, "Bastards", from Machine Head, and we look ahead to some more shows at IDL Ballroom and the announcement from Streets Gone Wild. Thank you for listening, and please share. Stream our episodes everywhere podcasts are heard, and listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR.

In this episode we are joined by Travesty, Devon and Jade of CYE. The guys talk to us about how they will spend the time during the band's hiatus, what the plans are once the band is active again, the status of the new "Mirrors" EP, writing, recording, how the name transition went, Travesty talks about his history with Brian, Jade talks about celebrating one year of being in the band, Devon talks about auditioning, Motogrator, Willie Nelson, Flaw, Warrant, video games, parents thoughts on our music growing up, and more! We also feature the debut of a new CYE song, which at this time can only be heard on this episode! Thanks for listening, and please share. Stream our episodes everywhere podcasts are heard, and listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR.

In this episode we are joined by Brent of US Bastards. Brent talks about doing double duty on tour with USB and Gwar, writing, recording, why he won't self produce again, love for Malcolm Young and ACDC, and more. We also talk about recent shows from Grind and Dryvr, and then we get into talk about the No Legacy compilation put together by Erik Kluiber. We play the tracks from Aboleth and Void Vator, and talk about the entire compilation. The vinyl only release features 9 killer tracks by Ironaut, Madrost, Void Vator, Disatroid, Astral Cult, Aboleth, Grand Lord High Master, Hazzard's Cure and Tzimani. Thanks for listening, and please share! Buy the No Legacy vinyl here: https://abolethband.bandcamp.com/album/no-legacy-vol-1-compilation-lp

In this episode we cover the best albums of 2017. We go over our favorite releases and count down the top 17 albums of the year: 1 Life of Agony "A Place Where There is No More Pain" 2 Sons of Texas "Forged by Fortitude" 3 Living Colour "Shade" 4 Night Flight Orchestra "Amber Galactic" 5 Iced Earth "Incorruptible" 6 Night Demon "Darkness Remains" 7 Warrant "Louder Harder Faster" 8 Rancid "Troublemaker" 9 Black Country Communion "BCC IV" 10 Danko Jones "Wild Cat" 11 Body Count "Bloodlust" 12 Tricounty Terror "Revenge" 13 Inglorious "2" 14 Powertrip "Nightmare Logic" 15 Cheap Trick "We're All Alright" 16 Prong "Zero Days" 17 Accept "The Rise of Chaos" We cover some honorable mentions as well from Trivium, Sweet & Lynch, HAVOK, Sons Of Apollo, Fozzy, Overkill and Powerman5000. We look forward to new albums in 2018 from Machine Head, Corrosion Of Conformity, Joe Satriani, and hope the Jared James Nichols album sees the light of day. We even throw in some love for non hard rock albums from Steve Earle and Son Volt. Thanks for listening, and please share! Listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR, and stream us anytime on iTunes, Soundcloud, and everywhere podcasts are found.

In this episode we are joined by Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend. Schuylar returns to the podcast to talk about the album "Few", writing, opening for Gwar, Heavy Fruit, thoughts on cell phones during concerts, albums in their entirety, KOA camps, Christmas music, passing time on tour, missing family, Home Alone, and a lot more. We kick off the show with talk about the stellar show from Alter Bridge, Sons of Texas and All That Remains, and we play a song from Binding Isaac out of NC. Thank you for listening, and please share! Listen to us on Monday nights at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR, and stream us anytime on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Music and Youtube.

We've reached episode 150, and it is time to bring back the first artists we interviewed on TU. In this episode we are joined by Scott and Janna Squires. Scott and Janna talk about the reformation of Down For Five - what led to the breakup, the return, who is playing drums, and what the future holds. Scott talks about playing bass again, Janna goes into the experience of performing with Dokken and the lead up to that moment. We also talk about their band Rocket Science, what goes into the production, playing covers as an opener, Janna singing while playing guitar, shows put on by Doug Burgess and Tom Green at IDL Ballroom, Guns n Roses, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and a lot more. We kick off the episode with talk about the new EP from In Flames, Not So Silent Night, Dead Orchestra at the Shrine. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Chris and Laura of Porch Talk. Chris and Laura drop a HUGE announcement on the podcast, we also get into a conversation about the beginnings of PT, how it has developed, preparing for interviews, Black Jellybean and the Peeps, a new project Chris is working on, HolataFest, Skytown, Sammy Hagar, Slayer, The Plums, Grind, AlterBlood, Christopher Walken, Less Than Human, and Andy Chapman of Fist of Rage makes an appearance as well. We open the show with our tribute to Malcolm Young, and talk about Claim Your Enemy, Sign of Lies, Switchbach and Esc Ctrl at Bad Ass Renee's.

In this episode we pay tribute to Chuck Mosley, and speak about his new album with Primitive Race. We then get into talk about Our Lady Peace's performance in Dallas, Custom Black returning to Tulsa with Screaming Red Mutiny and Oklahombres, another great show from Warrant, Firehouse and Rocket Science in Tulsa, Metallica's new Master of Puppets remaster box set, Metal Up Your Podcast - an all Metallica themed podcast Jason discovered, Greta Van Fleet's great new release and sound, Stone Temple Pilots coming singer announcement, a coming show from Claim Your Enemy, Sign of Lies, Switchbach and Esc/Ctrl, love for Jared James Nichols, the Houston Astros World Series win, and we play a killer new track from Dryvr. Check this out, and please share!