Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone

Full interview with Melynda (Mimo) Montano from NYDM in  Albuquerque, New Mexico dicussing Their 11th annual Brutal Christmas Drive to help fight hunger a benefit for New Mexicos Roadrunner Food Bank. Portions of this interview were originally aired on the Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit. We talked about their food drive for Roadrunner Food Bank, the show, and other cool stuff!

FULL INTERVIEW with Guitarist Ted Aquilar of legendary Bay Area Thrash Metal Band Death Angel. Mike was joined by Ted to discuss their lates tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico in which thery are playing their 1990 album Act III in it's entirety. He also discusses 2 of their latest singles and plans for a new album. Portions of this interview originally aired on Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit

Full interview with Scotty Sayler of Backroads Guitars a locally owned guitar shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Portions of this interview were originally played on the Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit. We talked about their food drive for Roadrunner Food Bank, their merch, and their other services as well.

Mike Trujillo sits with guitarist Thrashin Mike Armijo of Albuquerque's Metal outfit Egregious. We talk their latest album "Depraved and Deplorable", their history and The Blackened Death Fest 2 which will be happening December 6th 2025 at Albuquerque's All Ages venue Ren's Den.

Trujilllo caught up with Part owner/operator of Ren's Den one of Albuquerque's established all ages venues for all/extreme music, Aaron Barrera. We talk about the venue and the big event they have coming up Saturday December 6, 2025 The Blackened Death Fest 2 featuring 11 of the baddest New Mexicos Heavy artists!!!

FULL INTERVIEW, Vocalist/bassist founding member Joe Tapia of Albuquerque's Legendary Grind outfit Laughing Dog. Portions of this interview were originally aired on Albuquerque radio station 94.5 KTBL The Pit, in November.

FULL INTERVIEW with Vocalist  Ray Cordova of Albuquerque punk rock outfit Roadside Memorial. Exerpts of this interview were first aired on Albuquerque radio station KTBL 94.5FM The Pit. We caught up with ray to talk about a listening party he will be having for Roadside Memorial's split album with Grazer Grant Brutalismus/La Bajada 12" on Grazil Records

Full interview with Albuquerque Native, and drummer Francis Ruiz of Buckcherry. Excerpts of this interview were used for the local Albuquerque Radio Station 94.5FM KTBL the Pit. Francis joined Mike Trujillo as BuckCherry played in early November 2025 in Albuquerque, NM

Full interview with New Mexico Metal Outfit, Darken the Day. Excerpts of this interview were used for the local Albuquerque Radio Station 94.5FM KTBL the Pit. Guitarist Robert Smith joined Mike Trujillo as Darken the Day prepped to open for BuckCherry in early November 2025 in Albuquerque, NM

Mike Trujillo is joined by legendary bassist/founding member of Judas Priest, Ian Hill. This interview was originally done for an Albuquerque radio station KTBL 94.5FM The Pit, where excerpts were used. This is the full interview. In this interview we talk, the tour with Alice Cooper, Priest's latest album The Invincible Shield, and memories of the late Ozzy Osbourne, and Ace Frehley.