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Hello metal heads. After a two-week summer vacation, Jon “The Vernomatic “Verno is excited to be back in the Metal mayhem ROC studios for a brand-new show. Tonight, we are paying tribute to way too many rockers that have passed recently. THIS week lost DUSTY HILL of ZZ TOP, Mike Howe of METAL CHURCH, and JOEY JORDASON of SLIPKNOT fame. last week we lost both JEFF LABAR and GARY CORBETT of CINDERELLA and It was announced that John “Hutch’’ Hutchinson of DAVIOD BOWIE fame had passed this spring. Vernomatic is joined by show contributors Mark James from Marks Metal Assault Internet Radio show and Ian O’Rourke from the band MOTORLORD. Vernomatic, Mark and Ian reflect on these musicians, their music and the impact that they had on the rock and Metal world. Way too much death to not acknowledge and show some respect for these late rockers. THANK YOU for the support and always remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!

Good evening Metal Heads. While we enjoy a well-deserved summer 2-week vacation, we are excited to share with you another fun  BEST OF METAL MAYHEM ROC episode .   Originally aired during the holiday season of 2020, we hope you enjoy this very popular show with professional concert bootlegger "Metal Walt".  I will be back next week with a brand-new show.  Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and Metal Forever Mark welcome Metal Mayhem ROC show correspondent "Metal Walt" to the show.  The guys discuss "Metal Walt’s " 30 plus years of following hard rock and heavy metal bands around the world, and capturing their live concerts. Walt shares what propelled him to start recording concerts, the lessons   learned along the way and the chance meetings with some of his rock Idols. Metal Forever Mark reminisces with Walt about the times in NYC and hanging out with the HALFORD guys. Vernomatic goes one on one with Walt on a Epic segment of MT. RUSHMORE of Metal and shares his own concert shenanigans. All this and more. Enjoy the summer, Stay safe and keep it heavy.

Good evening metal heads. This week we are on our summer break so we are sharing a few of our “BEST OF “episodes from the past that maybe you have missed or would like to listen to again. As always THANK YOU for your support and KEEP IT HEAVY! Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno welcomed Dean Dilorenzo on the show to discuss Dean's new book: "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll." From AC/DC to ZZ Top, meet the man who has met so many iconic bands. Dean is from downstate New York, followed his passion for Rock n Roll and created a book that captures his journey over the last 35 years.  His book includes autographs, ticket passes, guitar pics and photos from backstage parties, tour bus shenanigans and random run-in's. It's a great story and just proves that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it and believe in ROCK N ROLL!  Truly leaves you in awe. I've found myself reading certain chapters over and over to relive some of memories. Be sure to check this out. #rockon

Good evening metal heads. On tonight’s episode we are re- Airing the popular “Making of Kill Em All “interview with Andrew Wroblewski, the then 21-year-old sound engineer who helped record the classic debut album from METALLICA. We caught up with Andrew to see what kind of feedback he has received and who has reached out to him regarding this very popular episode. Andrew discloses publicly for the first time some ground breaking news regarding the donation of one of a kind freshly uncovered media and shares a few new tidbits from That magical 6 week run in the spring of 1983. Metal Mayhem ROC Correspondent “The Cranker’’ checks in as well to share memories of hanging out with the Metallica guys while they were here in town recording the album. If You haven’t yet  heard this episode you are in for a treat, if you have, then listen again , Im positive you will enjoy it even more for the second time around. As always , please listen , like and share. Keep It Heavy!!

Happy Birthday AMERICA! – Good evening Metal Heads, we hope everyone is ready for a fun, relaxing safe and HEAVY 4TH of July holiday weekend. On This week show, we catch up with two bands that were featured on special episodes last fall. WICKED, from central New York, has just put the finishing touches on their official debut album, so Bassist Danny Doll returns to the Podcast to discuss how 2020 turned out, writing and recording the album, and to promote the July 8th showcase show at The Photo City Music Hall in Rochester NY. Danny shared a brand-new track that is exclusive to The Metal Mayhem ROC Podcast and can be only heard here, tonight! BLOODFEAST, veteran thrashers from the NY/NJ area are finishing up the follow up to 2017’s A Future State of Wicked, so we called on bassist and show friend Tom Lorenzo to share with us all the up to the minute details. Some major news regarding the band’s lineup is divulged for the first time anywhere right here on Metal Mayhem ROC. Tom gives us the live touring plans for the band in 2022 and beyond. We are doing our part to share with our listeners what some of the east coast National metal acts are up to and to support in any way that we can. Again, thank YOU for the support, listen, like share and always KEEP IT HEAVY!

Good evening metal heads! Hope everyone's start of summer 2021 is going awesome!  On tonight's show, we take a trip down Heavy Metal memory lane as we celebrate the brilliance of KISS ALIVE 1. Jon "The Vernomatic'' Verno welcomes two of our more dedicated listeners from both the podcast and our weekly live radio show on  www.thatmetalstation.com to participate in the discussion.  Bill Lander, lead singer from the power /thrash band Order of The Dead shares his history of discovering KISS as a young metal head in the 70s and how KISS ALIVE 1 helped sculpt him into A current day thrasher. Jimmy Neff, AKA 'Jimmy from The Bronx", also joins us as our token KISS EXPERT. Jimmy is from NYC and was there when KISS started in the early 70s, saw all those early tours and witnessed first-hand the KISS EXPLOSION. Say what you want about KISS today, There is no denying the impact that the original band had on the history of hard rock and Heavy Metal. True Rock N Roll Royalty!!   These Three KISS heads share their most memorable KISS concerts, tours and memories when they play the  show staple Mt. Rushmore of Metal segment. As always THANK YOU for the support, and please like, share and subscribe to the podcast. Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark

Hello Metal Heads. On Tonight's show its role reversal night as show Producer "Southern Cal " takes over the Metal Mayhem Studios and Interviews show host Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno. Its a look into Vernomatic's passion for Heavy metal music, and the world of broadcasting. Vernomatic shares his story of how he got into rock and metal, what led him to pursue a lifelong passion for broadcasting and media relations and just how the Metal Mayhem ROC brand got started. Southern Cal has also done his heavy metal homework and has a review Nicko Mcbrain's Rock N Roll Rib Joint in Coral Springs, Fl. A fun peek into what makes the Vernomatic the metal head he is.

Hello Metal heads!! on this weeks show Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Ian O'Rourke from central NY power metal band MOTORLORD to discuss the debut album. Ian Gives the Vernomatic a crash course on the history of the band, some of their influences and touring plans for the second half of 2021. MOTORLORD'S roots are directly taken from the power bands of the 80s that we all grew up on and loved. Vernomatic also welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC co host Metal forever Mark up to the studio to go head to head on this weeks MT.RUSHMORE Of Metal!-Tonights topic -Best album covers of all time. As always THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT, and remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!!! 

Good evening metal heads! On this weeks show the Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno  welcomes Flotsam & Jetsam guitarist Michael Gilbert onto the show to discuss the bands brand new release Blood in The Water. Vernomatic is joined tonight by show producer "Southern Cal" as they discuss with Michael were the band is at in 2021, how they kept the momentum going after the success of their last release , End of Chaos ,and touring plans in support of the new release. The Guys have some fun with Michael as he shares his all time MT.RUSHMORE of bands Flotsam have toured with, what bands he is listening to now and just a general conversation about the current state of Metal.  Great conversation with a very down to earth,  accommodating metal veteran.  As always Thank you for Listening and support the new Flotsam & Jetsam Blood In The Water..    

Good Evening Metal Heads and much respect and gratitude to all our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend!.  This week Jon" The Vernomatic" Verno and show Producer" Southern Cal " welcome Cirith Ungol /night Demon Bassist Jarvis Leatherby to discuss the Brand new Cirith Ungol release Half Past Human. Jarvis shares how he was instrumental with reuniting the 80s doom and power metal band after a 25+ years hiatus, and eventual string of new releases.  Vernomatic and "Southern Cal" discus with Jarvis the roots of 80s power metal and the emergence of a fast growing movemnt of NWOTHM-(New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal).  Jarvis divulges his MT.RUSHMORE of Cirith Ungol songs he likes to play most as well as insight on his favorite bands growing up. This is a cool peek into one of those bands from back in the day that has struck a power chord with some of the newer generation of fans of the old school metal vibe! lastly ,Jarvis gets us up to speed on what Night demon is up to in 2021 .

Good evening Metal heads!! Vernomatic Here- On Tonight’s show we discuss the landscape of both European Power Metal and the quickly emerging presence of the  NWOTHM Movement. I welcome into the studio my cohost Metal Forever Mark and introducing new Show contributor EXCITER.  MFM and EXCITER established a connection by following the best of the European Power metal scene. Exciter and Mark share there in sight on the current state of the genre.  Vernomatic  presents a sample of what the NEW WAVE OF TRADITIONAL HEAVY METAL scene has to offer. he plays choice cuts from up in comers SPIRIT ADRIFT NIGHT DEMON and MOTORLORD It’s a fun listen as new  Metal Mayhem ROC correspondent EXCITER shares his knowledge and  passion for European Power Metal with the guys .

Hello Metal Heads! On this weeks show, we  visit with 80s Power metal ragers Helstar. Helstar was one Americas better kept heavy metal secrets throughout the 1980s, composing a string of consummate LPs that earned the band many critical accolades. Formed in Houston Texas in 1982 by vocalist James Rivera and guitarist Larry Berrigan, Helstar was soon making waves in underground tape trading networks with their very first demo, and in 1984, released their debut album, Burning Star. Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Mayhem ROC show producer southern Cal catch up with long time Vocalist and vampire enthusiast James Rivera. The three discuss the brand new Clad In Black release , how Helstar has adapted a unique three tier release model for the rebranding of the 2016's  Vampio. The guys also dive into such topics   Touring with ALL the major acts in the metal world  as well as the unique back story of James's  METAL WAVE side projects.  James Plays our Mt.Rushmore of Metal game, divulges his Top Metal vocalists,.

Good Evening Metalheads! Tonight we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the After Hours TV Show. This is a cool chat with the Marty Duda. On April 28th, 1981; Marty was the young disc Jockey responsible for booking Ozzy Osbourne & The Blizzard of Ozz on hit TV show "After Hours" at 31 Studios here in Rochester, New York. Randy Rhoads took to the stage to film a live performance, this is the only pro shot video footage in existance of the late Randy Rhoads. Marty shared of just how and why he booked Ozzy, what is was like to both meet and work with Ozzy, Randy and the rest of the band, such as the explanation of why you only see Don Airey's hands on the keyboard during the opening of Mr. Crowley.  Vernomatic also welcomed Bill "The Rager" on to get his reflection on being a 14-year-old young metalhead and his once in a lifetime chance to see the late great Randy Rhoads in concert. A fun walk down Heavy Metal Memory lane from those that were there and furthermore cementing Rochester NY in the Top 5 Most Metal Cities in the US. 

Darkest Hour-Guitarist Mike Schleibaum discusses the new Live in Lockdown cd and jamming metal for 25 years! April 29, 2021 Hello Metal Heads!  Here's a preview of this week's show. Show Hosts Jon"The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark are in studio together tonight to play a fun show segment of MT. RUSHMORE of Metal. Tonight's topic-" Songs that need to be played together." The guys give their list of metal songs that NEED to be heard back-to-back. Tonight's feature artist interview: Mike Schleibaum, guitarist of the melodic death metal band Darkest Hour . Mike discusses the first phase of rollout for their new audio/video release titled Live in Lockdown - The Complete Collection.    Filmed on September 26, 2020 as a benefit for Washington D.C.’s legendary venue Black Cat, Darkest Hour invited guest guitarists Fred Ziomek (ex-Darkest Hour), Kris Norris (ex-Darkest Hour), Buz McGrath (Unearth), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves / God Forbid), Fella Di Cicco (Dreamshade) and Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) to join them via satellite as the band performed 11 of their greatest hits (+ 1 cover song) spanning their 26-year-long career thus far. Live in Lockdown is free and only available to all Darkest Hour Patreon subscribers at this time. Subscribe now to immediately receive a download code for the audio version of the album and be automatically reserved for the future video and Vinyl component. Mike and the" Vernomatic" discuss Mike's Mt. Rushmore of all time guitarists. Mike shares memories of growing up in Elmira NY, and spending a bit of time with family in Rochester NY Mike also reflects on memorable tour stops at legendary Rochester venues The Bug Jar and The Penny Arcade as well as general commentary of his career in DARKEST HOUR. As always, Listen, Like and share this podcast with all your metal head friends and remember to KEEP IT HEAVY      

  Jon" The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice on to celebrate the Canadian Heavy Metal website/ You-Tube channels 10-year anniversary. Jimmy share's how he and a old buddy turned a summer ritual of talking metal around a BBQ campfire, into friendships with some of the metal industries most respected artists.  Jimmy participates in Metal Mayhem ROC show segments Mt.Rushmore of Metal with his top 4 interviews all time. Gives the Vernomatic some advice on how to turn a labor of love into a sustainable heavy metal media brand and some of the "Money can’t buy" experiences from the last 10 years.  As always, THANK YOU for your support. Listen, Like and share this podcast. 

Good Evening METALHEADS! Its Thursday and time for a brand new episode of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and  " Metal Forever Mark" welcome  MMROC Correspondent "Metal Walt" back to the show to play our debate game of Metal or NOT Metal.  The guys are presented with six brand new songs from unidentified artists and they debate whether the tracks qualify as METAL OR NOT METAL! It's a fun way to hear some new music, talk metal and bust some chops.  Enjoy the weekend, jam some tunes and always remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!!!  

Good evening #metalheads! We have a VERY fun and informative show for you. For the last 20 years, Metal Forever Mark has been good friends with Roy Z, a veteran metal guitarist and contributing writer of Bruce Dickinson's solo material from 1996-2005. Tonight, Roy Z shared on how he and Bruce met and developed such a strong musical connection. From writing and recording together, to sharing the stage with him and Adrian Smith. Roy Z also had the chance to work with Rob Halford during his solo career and future releases! He played a big part of Rob's return to Judas Priest and produced the reunion album "Angel of Retribution." Too many stories followed to list here. Metal Forever Mark and Roy Z shared never-before-heard stories from their long friendship and shared his picks from Mt. Rushmore of Metal & Metal Confessions. Such a cool way to look back at a historic period Heavy Metal History!    

Hello Metalheads ! No April fools day trick for you. We really have an exclusive fun interview with SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler as he discusses with the Vernomatic the brand new INSPIRATIONS CD. Coming off of a successful album/tour cycle with their previous effort “Thunderbolt”, Biff Byford & Co. reportedly already have new original material in final stages of production to be released. Understandably though, presenting this now would be shooting blanks for a band that has become such a staple in the live circuits under normal circumstances. Hence the idea to buy some time with “Inspirations”. But rest assured, this is not something hastily put together – Saxon clearly put a lot of thought into this release, starting with its cover – a black and white drawing with the classic formations of the bands they’re covering. Nigel plays along with staple show segment Mt.RUSHMORE of metal and gives some highlights of past tour antics. Great conversation with a super guy from a HEAVY METAL HOF BAND..

Good evening Metal Heads! Metal March Madness is coming to an end, just as spring fever is in full force. On tonight's show, we profile two of our Media Partners that have helped build the Metal Mayhem ROC brand into what it is today. WLFE-DB Radio and WLFE-DB Digital Network is an Ontario NY based production company specializing in both audio Podcast Production as well as Internet Television talk shows.  Ted Wolfe is the co-owner of WLFE-DB Digital Network and host of a weekly television talk show "Talking with Teddy." I was recently a guest on Talking with Teddy to discuss the history of Metal Mayhem ROC,  the connection that MMROC and WLFE-DB Radio share and to discuss where both operations are at in 2021. Our second interview is a replay of our december interview with Mike "Metal Mike"  Tyler from www.thatmetalstation.com. We teamed up with TMS this January and launched a Live Radio show Metal Mayhem ROC Live on every Mondays on That Metal Station. "Metal Mike" gives us the low down on all the wide variety of specialty metal shows hosted by Metal DJ's heard around the world. Mike shares the history of the station and gives us insight on where they are headed in 2021. We wanted to share what type of programming our media partners have to offer and show our pride in being associated with 2 great outlets! Have a great weekend and as always THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! Keep it heavy,  Vernomatic & Metal Forever Mark    

Happy St.Pattys's Day Metal Heads. To keep with the spirit of the Irish we welcome one of their own to this weeks show.  Jon 'The  Mc Vernomatic " Verno welcomes Irish Rocker Ricky Warwick to the show. Metal Forever Mark and "McVernomatic" share some past concerts shenanigans in a holiday edition of METAL CONFESSIONS. Ricky Warwick is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter, and the lead singer with Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy. He is also the frontman for the Scottish hard rock band The Almighty. with whom he achieved chart success in the UK throughout the 1990s. Warwick has released several solo albums and performed with a variety of other bands and artists, and also fronts his own band, The Fighting Hearts, to showcase his solo material.Warwick gained notoriety when he was asked to join a revised version of Thin Lizzy by long time thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham. In September 2009, Gorham began to assemble a new version of Thin Lizzy, and in May 2010 a new line-up was announced. Joining Gorham was original drummer Brian Downey, long-standing keyboardist Darren Wharton, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, and singer Ricky Warwick from The Almighty, while Marco Mendoza returned to fill the bass guitar role. In April 2011 the band announced that Vivian Campbell would be leaving Thin Lizzy amicably to rejoin Def Leppard after one final gig on 28 May. He was replaced by Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus.[46] On 28 August, it was announced that Damon Johnson of Alice Cooper's band would be replacing Fortus for Thin Lizzy's tour of the US with Judas Priest. Fortus returned to tour with Guns N' Roses for the rest of the year, and Johnson has since replaced Fortus permanently. On 10 October 2012, Thin Lizzy announced that the new material would not be released under the Thin Lizzy name, but would be released under the name of Black Star Riders.. According to Gorham, this was "out of respect to Phil Lynott and the legacy he created", though he confirmed that the new material would feature the classic Thin Lizzy sound. Ricky Warwick announced that the group would cease regular touring as Thin Lizzy at the end of 2012,  Today sees Ricky Warwick release his first solo record in five years with 'When Life Was Hard And Fast'. To celebrate the release of the new album, For the process of recording the album, Ricky was joined by Robert Crane (Bass), Xavier Muriel (Drums) and Keith Nelson (Guitar) as well as a number of special guests including Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Andy Taylor formerly of Duran Duran, Thunder's Luke Morley, Dizzy Reed of the mighty Guns 'N Roses and even Ricky's daughter Pepper. Keith also produced the new album, having previously worked with Buckcherry, Blackberry Smoke and Alice Cooper. Keith noted that "Ricky is a true Rock-n-Roll soul... he’s got incredible stories to tell and a unique way of telling them. It’s been an honor to be asked to partner and contribute to this record.” Vernomatic gets the details of how Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy have a unique connection to the Metal world. Great listen and A superv way to celebrate with our Irish friends.  https://youtu.be/ayqMcr9JOOs Facebook.com/rickywarwickofficial Twitter.com/rickywarwick Instagram.com/rickywarwickofficial