Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by guitarist Chris Green. Chris talks with us about his solo instrumental EP Unveil, the meanings behind the songs, the long process of getting it completed, the writing process, and the cover of the exceptional song from his father's band Deep Feeling. Chris talks with us about Tyketto (The Official) new album 'Reach', the writing process with Danny and Mike, how he got to know Tyketto and eventually join, working with Cj Snare in Rubicon Cross, RC's future plans, working with Rick Beato, seeing Steve Vai live recently and how a live show from Vai moved him many years ago, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with a track from his new EP. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode Trent talks about his trip to Seattle to see the reunion of Temple of the Dog. The Paramount Theater hosted the highly sought after ticket, and we talk about the vibe, the set list, Chris Cornell's amazing homage to Andrew Wood's Mother Love Bone songs, Mike McCready's greatness, the crowd reaction, meeting people from all over the place, and more. Trent also talks about other points in his trip that included a visit to Easy Street Records in West Seattle to see Jeff Ament's MLB mural, a trip to the grave site memorial of the immortal Jimi Hendrix, and talk about another rousing Steell Panther show at the Showbox. We then get into talk about Metallica's great new album. We gave our first reaction on youtube, but now that we have had some time to let it sink in we give some new thoughts. High praise for Kirk's solo writing, the riffs, the magic of sounding like all eras of Metallica, praise for Rob, and more... we also play a badass song from Screaming Red Mutiny and talk a bit about the great band out of Oklahoma, and talk about Winger coming to Tulsa in 2017. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Eddie Veliz of Kyng. Eddie talks with us about the new album "Breathe in the Water," writing, his vocals, some of the more laid back songs on BITW, part of the album that was inspired by part of Pantera's Reinventing the Steel, their excellent choice of Pantera cover, performing with Jose Mangin, playing second guitar live with Clutch and how working with Tim came about, and a ton more. We kick it off with talk about seeing Kyng live, live sets we saw from Fist of Rage, Drunk on Monday, Doxy, and the big Black Sabbath show in Tulsa. We talk about the excellent choice of Rival Sons as Sabbath's opener, talk about Testament's new powerful slab of thrash metal, and look forward to some other albums and shows, including the announcement of Motortrain's final show. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Scattered Hamlet. The band talks to us about their new album Swamp Rebel Machine, the process of getting it released, how they handle the business aspects, several of the songs on the album, how The Lesson came about, Adam Newell's unique solo on Green Bastard as an ode to Iron Sheik and Stone Cold, Johnny T Crash recording his part of Green Bastard in one take, their love for The Ascension, Adam Joad challenges CM Punk to a MMA fight, Jake argues with Newell about whether not Brock Lesnar is badass, Jake argues with Joad about saying "We" when referring to your favorite sports team, Newell talks about the feeling of being a lifelong Cubs fan whose dream finally came true, we talk the Misfits reunion, Dave Lombardo, Adam Joad's trip to see Phish, Jake hanging out with Rammstein, Buzz Osborne, Goldberg, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with a song from Gravehuffer out of Missouri, and talk about recent show from Scattered Hamlet and Machine in the Mountain, and the stellar new album from Glenn Hughes. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Chris Bender and Eamonn Gallagher of Guns 4 Roses. G4R is the premier Guns n Roses tribute band, and Chris and Eamonn talk to us about traveling to Columbia, fan reactions in other countries, the hardest and their favorite GNR songs to play, seeing GNR live this summer, Chinese Democracy, how they formed, getting Slash's tone, other music they are into, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with talk about the recent RnR Hall of Fame nominees - who we think may go in, talk about Pearl Jam, Dave A, Yes, Journey, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steppenwolf, Metallica, Rush, Deep Purple, and of course we bitch a lot. Thanks for listening, and please share.

In this episode we are joined by Dakota Harrington and Trevor A Tree of Mr Rogers Intergalactic Sexual Experience. Dakota and Trevor talk about the band's sound, the live shows, the name, the meaning behind some of their songs, their love of Less Than Human, the diverse influences they incorporate into the band like John Coltrane, Eric Andre, Mayhem, Black Sabbath, Dakota talks about his Space Eyes song The Kurt Cobain, we talk about GG Allin, Nocturnal Winter, Sunn O, kazoos, organs, and a ton more. We kick it off with some talk about Andrew WK's speaking tour stop in Norman, and discuss the plethora of events in the region for Halloween weekend. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of IRONAUT and Void Vator. Erik talks with us about the new music and current happenings with both bands, writing, working with Paul Fig and Ulrich Wild, guitar lessons, The Sword, working with Omicida, touring when he was working with bands like Gypsyhawk, White Wizzard, Scattered Hamlet, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with a great new song from Ironaut, talk about the Diamond Ballroom stop of the Clutch and Zakk Sabbath tour, and we bid farewell to one of Oklahoma's great bands, Even The Dogs. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Ted Aguilar of Death Angel. Ted talks to us about The Evil Divide, how working with Jason Soucof has evolved over the past 3 albums, how great Slayer is to tour with, fans re-discovering DA on this tour, his white on white ESP guitar, the signature model ESP made, his playing speed, Rob's writing style and how songs come together with him and Will Carroll, their video concepts, Danko Jones saying they are making the best metal out right now, the idea of a Big 4 festival that included a second stage with all the other thrash bands, Metallica using the "Moth" word only a few months after them, and a lot more. We discuss the Slayer / Anthrax / Death Angel concert we attended at Gas Monkey Live, and we play a great track from Less Than Human out of Oklahoma. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar. Johannes talks with us about the writing process of the story behind the Feathers and Flesh concept, thoughts on doing another concept album in the future, stretching their sound and incorporating different styles, the age old question from metalheads "What's in the water in Sweden?", touring with different acts like Dark Tranquility, 5FDP and A7X, how much he enjoyed touring with and hanging out with Helloween, their diverse fanbase, how they fit on American radio, playing the trombone, growing up immersed in music, and more. We also talk about recent shows we caught from Max and Igor Cavalera, Ghost, Fist of Rage and Crane Technique. We play a track from Machine in the Mountain, and discuss Avatar as well. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Mark Kendall of Great White. Mark talks to us about the status of their next album, working with Michael Wagener now as well as on their debut in the early 80s, writing with Michael Lardie, what Terry Ilous brings to the band, the writing process of Elation, why he loves live shows, playing festivals like Rocklahoma, Streets Gone Wild and in Europe, playing acoustic shows, MTV, his love of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Carlos Santana, and a lot more. We kick it off with talk about Great White, and we also play the new single from Void Vator out of LA. Thank you for listening, and please share!