On this episode of Westwood One's Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon, new interviews with TREMONTI, Hardcore Superstar's Jocke Berg and The Magpie Salute's Rich Robinson. No co-host this week. I'm flying solo! Our first guest is guitarist Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Tremonti. We discuss the new album A Dying Machine, the accompanying novel, a CREED reunion, the tour with Seether, concept albums, making a movie?, Alter Bridge's Live At The Royal Albert Hall, balancing the two bands (Tremonti & Alter Bridge - ie. two brands), work on Alter Bridge's next new album, he explains his career success, Wolfgang Van Halen, and more. Next up - is Hardcore Superstar's Jocke Berg. We discuss their upcoming new album You Can't Kill My Rock N' Roll, 20th anniversary, conquering North America, a new live album, street metal, the Swedish Rock scene, line up changes, their first album - It's Only Rock N' Roll and more. Our third and final interview this episode is with The Magpie Salute's Rich Robinson. We talk about their new album High water 1, putting the album together, The Black Crowes, his connection with his band, the appeal of being in a band over solo, building a new brand rather than touring as The Black Crowes, corporate music is a problem, The Black Crowes' Shake Your Money Maker album, and more.  Visit: Indeed.com And a quick reminder THE DEAD DAISIES North American tour: THE DEAD DAISIES are: Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) - GuitarJohn Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM) - VocalsMarco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) - BassDeen Castronovo (BAD ENGLISH, JOURNEY) - DrumsDavid Lowy (RED PHOENIX, MINK) - Guitar North American tour dates: Aug. 15 - Cleveland, OH - Agora BallroomAug. 16 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere’sAug. 17 - Joliet, IL - The ForgeAug. 18 - Flint, MI - The Machine ShopAug. 19 - Louisville, KY - DiamondsAug. 22 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music HallAug. 23 - London, ON - Harris ParkAug. 24 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix TheatreAug. 25 - Ottawa, ON - The Brass MonkeyAug. 26 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes ElectriquesAug. 28 - New York, NY - Highline BallroomAug. 29 - Warrendale, PA - Jergel'sAug. 30 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart'sAug. 31 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon ClubSep. 01 - Albany, NY - Upstate Concert HallSep. 04 - Nashville, TN - Mercy LoungeSep. 06 - Houston, TX - Scout BarSep. 07 - Dallas, TX - TreesSep. 08 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It LiveSep. 12 - Las Vegas, NV - Fremont Country ClubSep. 13 - San Diego, CA - Brick by BrickSep. 14 - Pomona, CA - The Glass HouseSep. 15 - Phoenix, AZ - The MarqueeSep. 16 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy Theatre For all The Dead Daisies Tour dates please visit: thedeaddaisies.com

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