Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Royal Republic. The band talks to us about touring America, how their sound gives them the ability play with many different acts, developing their sound, the status of a new album, learning to roller skate for the "Baby" video, writing, performing acoustic, music education and musicianship in Sweden, Tom Petty, being the subject of erotic fan fiction, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with talk about RR at Cain's Ballroom, and the stunning performance from Ayron Jones, we play a new song from Slumlord Radio, talk about Metallica's remastered Master of Puppets, and #Dimevision Vol 2. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Ritchie and Mike of Gravehuffer. We talk about their upcoming vinyl release, Bluntface Records, their Celtic Frost cover, their songwriting process, the status of a filling their drummer spot, cassettes, Killer B Guitars, Sinister Guitar Picks, having Carlo Regadas (ex Carcass) play the solo on the track "Your Fault", Judas Priest, Oil Capital Underground, and a ton more. We kick off the episode with our thoughts on Trivium's new album, and we play a track from Gravehuffer.

In this episode we are joined by Brandon Kellum of American Standards. Brandon talks with us about Anti-Melody, writing the album, losing his father and guitarist during the process, keeping the songs concise, having songs that stand apart from each other, writing lyrics from a personal standpoint, the experience being under the Victory Records umbrella, the advantages to being an independent band, the plans for new music from AM, playing taco shops, Hanson, the Simpsons, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with talk about the tour announcements from Judas Priest, Saxon, Black Star Riders, Black Label Society, COC, Eyehategod, we throw a shout out to Porch Talk, and Trent thanks Jon and Jes of Sons of Texas for a great restaurant recommendation. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all 5 members of Dryvr. We kick the episode off with talk about the new album from Black Country Communion, BCCIV. The guys in Dryvr then join us to talk about how Brandon Dingler became the vocalist, Brandon's background with Shyner and beyond, Brandon's vocal style and writing, the writing process, the chemistry of the new lineup, recording an album, the band's sponsorships, highlights of their history like opening for Danzig, playing the Axis Stage at Rocklahoma, Nathan and Jude sharing leads, how the Pantera / Type O Negative show inspired them to start a band, In Flames, NAMM, and a ton more. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Bunch and Tom King of Doxy. We kick the episode off with some words about the loss of the mighty Tom Petty, we give a run down of Jackyl at The Sound Room in Fort Smith with Reliance Code, and we play a track from Doxy. Kevin and Tom then talk to us about their new album Freakshow. the writing process, recording at Valcor Sound, what Ryan and Miguel bring to the band. what brought them back together as a band after all these years, Kevin's band Beast getting banned in Sapulpa, OK during the early 80s, melodic rock, Alice Cooper, Warrant, Winger, Bulletboys, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we say a few words about Jake Delling Le Bas, Scattered Hamlet's drummer who has suffered a severe injury, we delve into talk about Sons of Texas' fantastic sophmore album, we talk about Through the Stone's return to Tulsa at Bad Ass Renee's along woith the performances from Sovereign Dame and Claim Your Enemy, we talk about Less Than Humans Battle 4 Kattfest victory and what it says about the band, we discuss the Me and That Man music, and we play some great songs from Stanley's Revenge (OK) and Torpedohead (Germany.) Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by the filmmaker behind "Oil Capitol Underground," the documentary focusing on the evolution of punk music in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bryan Crain, Dave Cantrell and Terry Waska join us to talk about the long process to bring this idea to reality. They discuss the interviews, the history, many of the bands involved, their roles and what they learned throughout the process, the venues featured, the preview screening at Circle Cinema, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with songs from NOTA and Brother Inferior. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode Sprout returns to the podcast. The Screaming Red Mutiny frontman talks about the band's new music, forthcoming Ep being recorded at Simpson Studios, a new music video, his and Tony's transition to the new members, what Nick and Jim Bob bring to the band, touring plans, working with Mugen Music, Sony, and more. Sprout also gets into his upcoming solo adventure, writing songs on acoustic and keys, the style of the music, his audition in LA, how he plans to balance both projects, his vocal techniques, some influences that help shape his vocals, an upcoming fundraiser at Aftershock in KC, the state of the Tulsa and Wichita music scenes, Code Orange, Weekend Nachos, and we also get into talk about Living Colour's great new album Shade, the New York Jets, El Refugio Azteca, and a lot more.

Episode 139 - Sons of Texas, Sons of Apollo + More by Podcast from Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Bible of the Devil. The band talks with us about their tour with High Spirits, playing a garage in Tulsa back in 2001, other memorable shows, great excuses other bands have cancelled with, the current 7" with Leeches of Lore and why they love the band, working with other bands on previous 7" splits, how the horns came about on "I Know What is Right", the status of a new album, the Chicago music scene, and more!