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On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1987. This is the most ground breaking year in the 80s metal explosion as it picks up where 1986 left off. The Hair Nation scene is at the top of the charts and all over the metal mags and MTV with Career Topping releases from MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD.  Part of the BIG 4 of Thrash is solidifying with releases by METALLICA and ANTHRAX. Solo acts like ACE FREHLEY and DIO tour the states.  Are The legend acts like AEROSMITH , KISS, RUSH and BLACK SABBATH running out of gas?  All this and more as we revisit 1987 and take a deep dive into the HISTORY OF METAL. Visit the new website and join the Metal mayhem ROC community.  Sign up for our  weekly newsletter keeping you updated on all new  podcast episodes as well as  reminders for our live Radio show on Monday nights. Thank you for the support and remember to always KEEP IT HEAVY!! https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com/

More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but never like this. The Meaning of Metallica is like a riveting conversation with a close friend. A thematic tour de force that traces Hetfield’s lyrical development across the decades, this companion examines everything from deep cuts like “Confusion” to megahits like “Enter Sandman.” Sure to spark debate and discussion, The Meaning of Metallica provides a close reading of lyrics dense with details and rich with allusions. William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin is best known for having originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy (1999), The Simpsons and Philosophy (2001), and The Matrix and Philosophy (2002). In 2006, became the General Editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series, which includes Metallica and Philosophy (2007) and Black Sabbath and Philosophy (2012), among other volumes.   Comments on the book or this interview? Feel free to contact Bill directly:   E mail -  WilliamIrwin@kings.edu TWITTER- @williamirwin38 https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

This weeks show we have a bit of "OLD SCHOOL " and "NEW SCHOOL "  to profile. MAD BUTCHER from Germany and GRAVEHUFFER from Joplin, Missouri. MAD BUTCHER After 30 years, German Heavy Metal Band MAD BUTCHER will hold a exclusive reunion gig in Oberhausen, Germany to commemorate the 40 year anniversary of the band.  Vocalist " METAL HARRY" (Harry Elbracht) Joins us to share a bit about the band and how this reunion came about. The gig features 3 of the 4 original members and will revisit music from 1985's Metal Lightning Attack, 1987's  Metal Meat and the 2020 For Adults Only Release. https://www.facebook.com/Mad-Butcher-German-Heavy-Metal-Band-112084134312153 GRAVEHUFFER Since their inception in 2008, GRAVEHUFFER has crafted their sound into an other-worldly amalgamation of Crust, Punk, Metal, Grindcore, and unapologetic down-tuned Sludge-laden Doom. Without ever making a conscious effort to do so, the Joplin, Missouri band proudly shuns the confines of genre confinements and so-called rules for the sake of the music itself and their collective creative output. Guitarist Ritchie Randall joins us to discuss the bands history , how they craft their unique sound, as well as fun collaborations with "Chewy" from VOIVOD, Curran Murphy from ANNIAHLATOR and Tommy Stewart from HALLOWS EVE. Rounding out the lineup is Travis McKenzie on vocals, Mike Jilge on bass, and Jay Willis on drums. Gravehuffer steers clear of trends and limits by being themselves and letting the music take them where it wants to go. They are now currently signed with Black Doomba Records, and are on tour  promoting their new album "NecroEclosion". https://gravehuffer.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gravehuffer   Metal Mayhem ROC Links  https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

On This weeks show, we welcome back Brian Wheat from TESLA. Brian is here to share insight on the new 2022 summer TESLA headline tour across America.    We discuss what songs make up this summers set list, how the band has adapted to writing new material in the covid era as well as their new philosophy of how to release material. Brian also shares his feelings about his recent reconnection with former TESLA band mate TOMMY SKEOCH, how they stay in touch and the brotherhood they share since the 80's. It's a fun insight into the "everyday guy attitude" that Brian Radiates.   https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

On this week’s episode we dissect the metal landscape in 1986. This is the most ground breaking year in the 80s metal explosion. The biggest divorce in rock history plays out in front of our naked steaming eyes as VAN HAGAR AND DAVID LEE ROTH release post breakup debut albums. The Hair Nation scene is at the top of the charts with BON JOVI, CINDERELLA, POISON and EUROPE all over the metal mags and MTV. The thrash and underground scenes are becoming mainstream with METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and METAL CHURCH taking their spot at the metal table. American young guns are making a dent as QUEENSRYCHE, TESLA, STRYPER and WASP are quickly gaining a following. The British Invasion  acts are changing their image as JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, OZZY OZBOURNE and BLACK SABBATH are trying to keep their hold at the top. Visit the new website and join the Metal mayhem ROC community.  Sign up for our  weekly newsletter keeping you updated on all new  podcast episodes as well as  reminders for our live Radio show on Monday nights. Thank you for the support and remember to always KEEP IT HEAVY!! https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com/

On this week show, we welcome Armand John Anthony, guitarist from Southern California’s metal master's NIGHT DEMON. Night Demon will release a special compilation album-titled Year of the Demon. Comprised Of the bands five standalone 7” singles from 2020, this 10 track collection features original Songs, cover tunes, and previously unheard live recordings. We cover a wide range of topics like WHY did they choose the bands to cover and how did playing live with Uli Roth from SCORPIONS fame come about. We go into detail about the NIGHT DEMON originals on the Year of the Demon. We take a walk down heavy metal Memory Lane and with Armand commenting on VAN HALEN 1 turning 40 and what Eddie Van Halen meant to him. His insight on his favs GUNS N ROSES, METALLICA, and MEGADETH. Fun discussion with an even more awesome guy www.nightdemon.net https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y8gRcKQODNMWwyLBfIHOA

After 40 years in the Heavy metal arena , legendary US heavy metal guitarist Jack Starr's stories are endless. Instrumental in the early 80's with the development of POWER METAL with his first band VIRGIN STEELE  ,to eventually going solo and fronting JACK STARR's BURNING STARR for the last 35 years. Jack Starr has a story to tell.  During A 5 decade career, BURNING STARR released material spanning many genre's. From classic rock and metal to blues and even some jazz. Working with metal legends along the way like  Rhett Forrester (RIOT) , Carl Canady( The Rods)  and Gary Driscoll ( Rainbow) Starr's Star Burns Brightly.   Jack was involved,from the start, in the success of the florida 80's In The Park yearly festival in the 2010's. Jack reflects on sharing the stage with fellow 80s contemporarys LITA FORD, QUIET RIOT, LA GUNS,WINGER ,SLAUGHTER to name a few. BURNING STARRS involvement contributed to the success and helped the 80's Metal Revival of the 2010's happen. 2022 brings more to the story. Global Rock Records has announced the signing of legendary US heavy metal guitarist Jack Starr's band Burning Starr, for the band's new album, Souls Of The Innocent. Souls Of The Innocent continues Jack and the band's commitment to true US style power metal, new vocalist Alexx Panza also continues the bands legacy of discovering great vocal talent. The new album will be released first half of 2022 and will surely impress the guitarists faithful following worldwide. Global Rock will also be issuing a 3-disc Burning Starr anthology, covering the bands entire career and featuring some rare and never heard tracks. https://www.facebook.com/jackstarrsburningstarr/ https://bravewords.com/news/jack-starrs-burning-starr-signs-worldwide-deal-with-global-rock-records.

Mastodons Drummer Brann Dailor is from Rochester NY. Metal Mayhem ROC originates from Rochester NY. So, our Paths have crossed throughout the years. Brann joins the Metal Mayhem ROC guys to discuss his memories and special “METAL MOMENTS” growing up in ‘THE ROC”. Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes show contributors ‘’Metal Walt” and Bill Lander – vocalist for the band ORDER OF THE DEAD, to the discussion. Bill and Brann became good friends in early 90’s when Brann was a young metal head growing up here in Rochester. The two take a walk down ‘HEAVY METAL MEMORY LANE”. Brann shares stories of when Cannibal Corpse jammed in his basement, comments on a circulating pic of a 16-year-old, mullet sporting metal head. How Kerry King and Gary Holt gave him shit about it. Metal Walt takes a deep dive into the new 2021 release of Hushed and Grim with song commentary and questions regarding the release. They discuss the fall tour and plans for touring the rest of 2022. It’s a fun discussion with many Mastodon and Brann Dailor antidotes never revealed before. https://metalmayhemroc.com/- Metal Mayhem ROC website https://metaldevastationradio.com/- Metal Mayhem ROC LIVE- Radio show https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR- Metal Mayhem ROC on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc- Metal Mayhem ROC on Face Book https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com- Metal Mayhem ROC Podcast site.

Today on the Metal Mayhem ROC show, we talk about: •  The Kiss album, Asylum, why the album was met with a lukewarm reception and the criticism of Why the Kiss stage gear. • Iron Maiden's LIVE  album • Heavier independent bands Anthrax, slayer SOD,  Dio's Sacred Heart album and why this was the album was Ronnie James Dio's musical transformation from an 80's sound to a commercial sound. RUSH-Power Windows and more..  https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com/

We have a SPECIAL EDITION episode tonight. Show host Jon ‘’ The Vernomatic’’ Verno welcome’s CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz to discuss the bands 15th studio CD VIOLENCE UNIMAGINED, the forth coming METAL BLADE 40th ANNIVERSARY Headline U.S. Tour and other odds n ends. Vernomatic also invites ORDER OF THE DEAD Vocalist Bill Lander on too to help navigate the discussion. Bill and Paul are old friends dating back to the early to mid-90s days. The three take a deep dive into the new album, contributions of new guitarist Erik Rutan to the new album and Bill and Paul share Road stories from touring together in the 90’s. Thank you for the support, and please like listen and share. Follow Metal Mayhem ROC on all of our social media Platforms. KEEP IT HEAVY!!! https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

On this installment of THE HISTORY Of METAL, the guys tackle the year 1984. Old guards like VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS and IRON MAIDEN unleash career Topping releases. Up n comers METALLICA, RATT, TWISTED SISTER and QUEENSRCHE are making noise of their own with ground breaking efforts.  While The Underground is bubbling to the surface with kick ass platters from MERCYFUL FATE, METAL CHURCH, ANTHRAX, SAVATAGE and TROUBLE. Join The Vernomatic, "Metal Walt" and Ian O'Rourke and enjoy 1984. Please Like, Share and Review with all your Metal Friends. KEEP IT HEAVY!!! https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

Megaforce co-founder Jon Zazula — who launched the iconic label, which released the first albums from Metallica, Anthrax and many others, with his wife Marsha in 1982 — died on Tuesday Feb. 1. He passed away in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, grand-daughters and friends; he was 69. Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic'' Verno welcomes Carl Canedy of the NY power metal band THE RODS on to reflect on JOHNNY Z's Life in and out of the metal arena.  Canedy and Zazula have been friends for over 40 years. Forming both a professional and personal relationship. Canedy reflects back on a friendship that  started in the metal community, but turned the two into "FAMILY". Johnny Z was a true metal VISIONARY. R I P JOHNNY Z.  

On this weeks show Vernomatic welcomes SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler on to discuss the brand new CD Carpe Diem ( Seize The Day).  Its the bands 23rd  studio album and early indications from the first couple singles has the band in top form in this post pandemic metal landscape. Nigel shares the roots of the writing process, how the relationship with producer Andy Sneaps has matured over the years and the touring plans for 2022. The two also take a long walk down heavy metal memory lane with seldom  shared stories  and antidotes of SAXON in the 80's.  Vernomatic also profiles  Metal Devastation Radio CEO Zach Moonshine . Moonshine parleyed a passion for heavy metal and broadcasting into one of the top Internet Radio /PR media outlets in the industry. https://metalmayhemroc.podbean.com https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://metaldevastationradio.com/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC as this week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- The year -1983 Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes back metal historian” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD to the show to help navigate this series. “Metal Walt” covers the KISS no makeup album with Vinnie Vincent lick it Up. He also visits the BLACK SABBATH -Born Again album and gets his Balls to the wall with ACCEPT. Ian O’Rourke handles IRON MAIDEN- Piece Of Mind, Motley Crue Shout at the Devil album, KROKUS- Headhunter. Vernomatic covers all the NWOBHM honorable mentions, plus new releases and milestone albums including the Def Leppard Pyromania album, the Metallica kill Em All album and a feature on the US festival 1983 lineup. We invite you to share your comments at www.podchaser.com. Just enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down and press the MMROC logo and Rate and Review. As Always you can contact us at Vernomatic @metalforever.com and join the discussion at the Metal Mayhem ROC Facebook Group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870 Thank you for your support. Please listen, like and share with even your nonmetal friends and as always remember to -KEEP IT HEAVY!

Metal Mayhem ROC host Jon ''The Vernomatic" Verno and show correspondent " Metal Walt" welcome ex Black Sabbath singer Tony Martin onto the show. Tony comments for the first time on the new secured record deal to reissue the albums he recorded with the band. The three take a deep dive into the just released solo album 'Thorns', who's in the band, what led to releasing this cd now and the up to the minute plans for touring. The guys also take a walk down Heavy Metal Memory Lane and revisit some of the best chapters of Tony's time in Black Sabbath.  

Happy New Year metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC  as this week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- The year -1982 Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes back metal historian” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD to the show to help navigate this series. “Metal Walt” covers Live releases by both BLACK SABBATH Live Evil and Ozzy – Speak of The Devil, as well as the studio efforts by JUDAS PRIEST -Screaming for Vengeance and RUSH- Signals Ian O’Rourke handles IRON MAIDEDN- Number of The Beast, SCORPIONS -Black out and ACCEPT – Restless and Wild. Vernomatic covers all the NWOBHM honorable mentions, plus new releases and milestone albums from SAXON -Denim and Leather and MOTORHEAD-Iron Fist and VAN HALEN -Diver Down. We mix in commentary and personal reflection on all of some of these releases directly  from Carl Canedy of THE RODS and Nigel Glockler of SAXON. It’s a great escape and reminds all of us how and why we love our metal heritage. We invite you to share your comments at www.podchaser.com. Just enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down and press the MMROC logo and Rate and Review. As Always you can contact us at Vernomatic @metalforever.com and join the discussion at the Metal Mayhem ROC Facebook Group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870 Thank you for your support. Please listen, like and share with even your nonmetal friends and as always remember to -KEEP IT HEAVY!

Happy Holidays metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  This week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence and metal historian” Metal Walt”, and from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD Ian O'Rourke . The three recount what was going on in the word of metal and dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1981 “Metal Walt” covers Killer releases by ACDC- For Those about To Rock, BLACK SABBATH -Mob Rules, DEF Leppard- High N Dry, JUDAS PRIEST Point of Entry and RUSH- Moving Pictures and Exit…Stage Left. Ian O’Rourke handles IRON MAIDEDN- Killers, Ozzy -Diary of A Madman, SAXON -Denim and Leather and MOTORHEAD-No Sleep till Hammersmith. Vernomatic handles all the honorable mentions covering new releases and milestone albums from EVERYONE ELSE. We mix in samples of some of the music mentioned, with commentary and personal reflection on all of these releases from the guys. It’s a great escape and reminds all of us how and why we love our metal heritage. We invite you to share your comments at www.podchaser.com. Just enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down and press the MMROC logo and Rate and Review. As Always you can contact us at Vernomatic @metalforever.com and join the discussion at the Metal Mayhem ROC Facebook Group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870 Thank you for your support. Please listen, like and share with even your nonmetal friends and as always remember to -KEEP IT HEAVY!!

  Good evening, everybody. It’s Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC! Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno talks to Anthrax bass player Frank Bello about his new book "Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax". Frank shares stories about meeting Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN as a 14-year-old and also tracking down Gene Simmons of KISS in a secluded recording studio. Awesome, true stories!! Frank talks about music, family, and the band's plans in 2022. Vernomatic and Frank take a walk down heavy metal Memory Lane as the two discuss Rochester and central NY’s metal history. Frank answers a few listener questions and we hear from some of Franks metal friends. The two also pay tribute to the late “Dimebag” Darell Abbott and John Lennon. It’s an intensely powerful conversation with one of the nicest guys in Metal. We invite you to rate and review this and all past episodes at www.podchaser.com Simply enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down, press the MMROC logo and rate the episode and leave a review As always, we encourage you to listen, like and share this and all past episode to your metal and NON metal friends. Thank you for your support, you can follow us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870 Please stay safe and always remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!!!

Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.  Tonight, we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal” Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1980 Vernomatic provides commentary on the SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism, VAN HALEN Women and Children First and DEF LEPPARD On Through the Night releases. “Metal Walt” cover’s RUSH Permanent Waves, JUDAS PRIEST British Steel and BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules albums. Ian O’Rourke introduces OZZY and the Blizzard of Ozz,, IRON MAIDEN and MOTORHEAD releases. and then joins the “Vernomatic” and “METAL WALT” for a round table discussion on ACDC Back in Black. We invite you to share your comments at www.podchaser.com. Just enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down and press the MMROC logo and Rate and Review. As Always you can contact us at Vernomatic @metalforever.com and join the discussion at the Metal Mayhem ROC Facebook Group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870 Thank you for your support. Please listen, like and share with even your nonmetal friends and as always remember to -KEEP IT HEAVY!!

Happy Thanksgiving metal heads! Its Thursday and time for a holiday edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno takes the show on the road to Clifton New Jersey, home of legendary metal venue DINGBATZ, for a remote interview with New Wave of British Heavy Metal veterans RAVEN.   Vernomatic is joined by staff contributors “Metal Walt’’ and Order of The Dead vocalist ‘’Bill the Rager” the three hang out with brother’s John and Mark Gallagher, founders of the band.  The five joke, bust balls and deliver an entertaining conversation centered on the current 2021 U S METAL CITY TOUR.   Vernomatic and the brothers discuss what its like touring in a new “post covid” landscape. How things have changed and, in some instances, stayed exactly the same.   “Metal Walt”, as a native New Jersian, gets the history of RAVEN in the Garden state, memories of the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILTIA as well as their relationship with the tri state area overall.   “Bill The Rager “, John and Mark take a walk down Heavy Metal memory lane, rekindle memories of RAVEN playing to a sweaty, sold-out Penny Arcade metal club in Rochester NY, living in the central NY area for a few years and general flashbacks to the western NY days.   Sprinkled in with music from the new METAL CITY release as well as classics from the back catalog, this is a fun visit with true metal veterans.   We invite you to rate and review this and all past episodes at www.podchaser.com Simply enter Metal Mayhem ROC in the search box, scroll down, press the MMROC logo and rate the episode and leave a review As always, we encourage you to listen, like and share this and all past episode to your metal and NON metal friends. Thank you for your support, you can follow us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/409879766475870  Happy  Holidays everybody.Please stay safe and always remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!!!