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Nina and Josh do a deep dive on the career and crimes of Paul Di'Anno, the singer from Iron Maiden's first two albums and the Danny Devito twin to Bruce Dickinson's Arnold Schwarzenegger! Also this week, we check in on rock star's butts, and discuss the latest in the Judas Priest/KK Downing drama, Rob Halford's blues album, and how metal is chock full of disco! Links:Former HANOI ROCKS Guitarist NASTY SUICIDE Is Battling Prostate CancerY&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Diagnosed With Prostate CancerJudas Priest’s Rob Halford Shares Metal Horns Pics From Prostate Cancer Treatment: ‘Never Give Up. Never Give In’Twisted Sister guitarist talks prostate cancer and taking it seriously RICHIE FAULKNER Says '10 Years Of Weirdness' Between K.K. DOWNING And JUDAS PRIEST Has Been 'A Bit Unnecessary'Avantasia - New Studio Album CompletedPaul Di'Anno Jailed For Benefit FraudPaul Di'Anno Says Sepsis "Almost Killed" Him in 2015Paul Di'Anno Knee Surgery BenefitEx-ACCEPT Singer UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Releases Cover Of QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You'Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Blaze Bayley talks with Nina and Josh about his latest album The War Within Me, plus shares stories about his time in Iron Maiden, his Wolfsbane days, and that time he told Rick Rubin to sign one of the world's greatest bands...but Rick wouldn't listen!Plus Jason Ashcraft stops by to talk about Planeswalker, Helion Prime, and Dire Peril, and why Magic the Gathering is totally f$%^ing metal!Links:Official Blaze Bayley Website (Order War Within Me here!)Blaze Bayley "War Within Me" Official Lyric VideoBlaze "Motherfuckers R Us" (Iron Maiden Tour Story)Planeswalker  "Oath of the Gatewatch" Official VideoPlaneswalker Bandcamp (Order Tales of Magic here!)Dire Peril BandcampHelion Prime BandcampSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh are back for a new season of Thunder-stuff! The world's most influential twin guitar metal band would rather tour with one guitarist than bring back their missing original member. What's up with Priest and KK?! We lost one half of Meatloaf...but was he the meat, or the loaf? Why the Superbowl halftime show has never featured a metal band. And Nina and Josh talk upcoming releases and argue about Ghost! Links: K.K. DOWNING: 'Why I'm Angry' About Not Being Allowed To Rejoin JUDAS PRIEST Meat Loaf’s song played at anti-mandate rally in Washington D.C. as his death becomes politicized 2022 Metal Release Calendar The Krimson Kult Music Film Trilogy + Shadowman Music Video Tickets to A Sound of Thunder Zen West show on March 26 Tickets to A Sound of Thunder live stream concert on March 26 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

It's our first Metal History Mystery, as we tell the surprising tale of how Harry Levy went from old-time variety show entertainment to an important role behind-the-scenes in heavy metal history! There's a new kiddie diddler in metal for our Trashbag of the Week. And weigh the pros and cons of blowing Tony Iommi. This week's reviews are Aeternam by Nightmare, and Digital Dictator by Vicious Rumors.Reference Links: Business Man or Mobster? Revealed: The Al Capone of Pop Mr. Big (Amazon Book Listing) Issues Frontman Tyler Carter Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations Miss Fortune Singer Accuses Tyler Carter of Sexual Manipulation Nightmare "Aeternam" (Official Video) Nightmare Aeternam (AFM Records Pre-Order) Vicious Rumors Digital Dictator (Amazon.com)  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Why is it that some people have no problem with sex, horror and crime in movies, TV and novels, but as soon as those topics show up in songs they assume the artist is some kind of degenerate or serial killer? We explore that very question in this week's Trashbag of the Week segment! 2020 continues to plumb the depths with some high-profile deaths in the metal world. And this week's reviews are Celebration Decay by Vicious Rumors and The Woes of a Mortal Earth by Brimstone Coven.Reference Links: A Sound of Thunder "Kill That B!tch" (Official Video) Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back - Official Trailer Quiet Riot: Metal Health Remembering Power Trip’s Riley Gale, a Ferocious Frontman Who Made You Feel Like Family (Rolling Stone) Power Trip: Executioner’s Tax Shiley Acres music venue owner Greg Shiley dies after heart surgery Vicious Rumors “Pulse of the Dead” Official Video Vicious Rumors (Official Website)  Brimstone Coven "Secrets of the Earth" Brimstone Coven (Official Bandcamp)  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

We upgrade the Trashbag of the Week segment to Trashbag of the Century with a look at Motor City Madman and one star-rated babysitter Ted Nugent. ("Wore loincloth, banged my daughter, would not hire again.") We explore the legend of how Uncle Ted sh-t his pants to dodge the Vietnam draft, and his attempts to change his story. All this and Nina considers upgrading her stage outfit with a butt-window! This week's review is Metal Commando by Primal Fear.Reference Links: Snopes.com: Ted Nugent Dodged the Draft? Ted Nugent: I Never Sh-t My Pants to Avoid the Draft Primal Fear: "Along Came the Devil" (Official Video) Order Primal Fear Metal Commando (Nuclear Blast Official) In Memory of Michael Tyler Tornillo (Son of Accept vocalist Mark Tornillo) Grinding Coffee Co. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

We just can't stop talking about Jericho! After his war of words with Sebastian Bach, Chris Jericho unleashes a tuned-tastic version of "Aces High" with his new lockdown supergroup The Wheelblocks. That leads into a broader discussion on bands using backing tracks in their live performances. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek volunteers for the guillotine. This week's review is The Reality of Miracles by Lionheart.Reference Links: The Wheelblocks (ft. Chris Jericho) - "Aces High" Vocal Tuning Demonstration Scott Ian Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks Comments From Spotify CEO Anger Some Musicians Lionheart "Thine Is the Kingdom" (Official Lyric Video) Lionheart Official Website Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh break down Sebastian Bach's recent Pearl Harbor attack on Chris Jericho, with some hilarious results. Plus: Pantera, Tony Martin, and a bi-partisan bill to save live venues in America. This week's album reviews are Falconer - From a Dying Ember, Divided By Design - Stages to Osiris, and Alcatrazz - Born Innocent. Reference Links: Chris Jericho Lip Sync Analysis Sebastian Bach "This Is the Moment" (Live) Chris Jericho Sings "Youth Gone Wild" Falconer "Desert Dreams" Falconer - From a Dying Ember (Metal Blade Records) Divided By Design (Official Website) The Marbles "Only One Woman" (1968, featuring Graham Bonnet) Alcatrazz "Polar Bear" Alcatrazz (Official Website) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Part two of our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's breakup in 1976 through 2020, and includes our advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links: Deep Purple Reunion Press Conference 1984 "King of Dreams" (w/ Joe Lynn Turner) 1990 "Highway Star" Live 1993 (Ritchie Arrives Late) "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" (Enter Steve Morse)  "Perfect Strangers" Live 2002 (Jon Lord Farewell Performance)  "Time For Bedlam" 2016 "Man Alive" 2020 (from Whoosh!) Whoosh! Official Site with Pre-Order Links Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's formation in 1968 through their breakup in 1976. Join us next week for part two, picking up at the 1984 reunion and concluding with an advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links: Deep Purple Spotify Playlist Deep Purple Official Website The Highway Star (Deep Purple Fan Site) Concerto for Group and Orchestra (Complete Performance and Documentary) "Highway Star" Live (Ritchie Arrives Late) Highlights from Indonesian Tour 1975 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh return for a very specially socially distanced episode of Thunder-Stuff. This week we discuss what happens when your power metal cover artist makes his very own Mayhem bootleg cover, why other bands sell licensed booze but only Alice Cooper has the balls to sell chocolate milk, that time Great White tried to kill a bunch of people again, and just what exactly is Jon Schaffer's problem with the Jews? This week's album review is We Are One by U.D.O. Reference Links: Heavy Metal Cover Artist Accused of Murdering His Father Alice Cooper-Branded Chocolate Milk Coming This Fall Great White Apologizes for Maskless Show in North Dakota A New Species of Crab Has Been Named After Nightwish Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer on Covid-19: "Nobody's Going to Forcibly Vaccinate Me" U.D.O. We Are One Press Release U.D.O. We Are One Order - AFM Records Shop Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for COVID-19 is coming with wrath! In honor of the end of the world, Josh and Nina are joined by Jesse and Chris, thus assembling all of A Sound of Thunder for possibly the last time. We discuss the novel coronavirus' effects on the music industry, plus King Diamond's health issues, George Lynch joining Judas Priest, Biff Byford's solo tour, Joe Lynn Turner slamming Ritchie Blackmore's new version of Rainbow, and more. This weeks album review is The Dark Delight by Dynazty. Reference Links: List of All Cancelled Rock/Metal Tours Because of the Coronavirus TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Blasts TRUMP For Failing To Declare Coronavirus National Emergency MAGNUM Won't Cancel European Tour: 'F**k Coronavirus' KING DIAMOND cancels Hell & Heaven show GEORGE LYNCH On JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish They Would Call Me Up And Hire Me' DIO Music to Be Featured in New ‘Thor’ Movie, Band Shirt in ‘Stranger Things’ BIFF BYFORD Solo Tour Cancelled  DANZIG Finally Sets Release Date for Elvis Covers Album RAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 1984  RAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 2016 DYNAZTY - Heartless Madness DYNAZTY: The Dark Delight Out on April 3rd ACCEPT: "Pandemic" (Epidode Outro Music) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina, Josh and special guest Jesse Keen discuss Yngwie Malmsteen's latest unleashing of the fury, Metallica's new vinyl club, Avatar's Kickstarter success, and the Moonsorrow/Finntroll Nazi connection. This week's album review is Carnivore by Body Count (featuring Ice T).Reference Links: Yngwie Malmsteen Gets Angry in Monterrey, Mexico Will Carroll of Death Angel's Funny Yngwie Malmsteen Story Metallica Vinyl Club GHOST Introduces PAPA EMERITUS IV At Final Concert Of 'Prequelle' Album Cycle Avatar Made a Movie Legend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey  Moonsorrow’s Troublesome Relationship with White Supremacy Body Count - Bum Rush (Official Video) Black Sabbath w/ Ice T - Illusion of Power Listen to Carnivore by Body Count Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh feature founding Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss with a look at his history and a review of his new album Born of Fire! Discussion includes Metallica festival cancellations, Ozzy's AMA, the Nu-Metal Revival Tour, Chris Jericho jumping on bigots from the top rope, and Brian Posehn's new album Grandpa Metal. Reference Links: “Nu-Metal Revival Tour” to Feature Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, and Flaw Metallica Cancels Festival Appearances As Hetfield Continues Recovery Coronavirus Forces Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Show Cancelation Ozzy AMA ROSS THE BOSS To Release Born Of Fire Album In March Brian Posehn: Grandpa Metal Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh discuss K.K. Downing's new version of Judas Priest, Ozzy's tour cancellation, the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary, and former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson beating up two old men! This week's album reviews are Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne and III by Demons & Wizards! Reference Links: Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Forms Band With Other Former Priest Members OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 North American 'No More Tours 2' Dates Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Coming From BMG Dio in 1961 - "An Angel Is Missing"  Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Pleads Guilty To Attacking Two Older Men Demons & Wizards Announce First Album in 15 Years SONS OF LIBERTY: Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth interviewed by Alex Jones Jon Schaffer Interview with Metal Blast Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh discuss the life and crimes of Motley Crue singer Vince Neil; the 50th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album; Amy Lee, Axl Rose and other rockers going political on social media; and more! This week's album review is Legal at Last by Anvil! Reference Links: Rockers Celebrate Black Sabbath’s 50th Anniversary  Black Sabbath’s Debut: 5 Things We Learned About Its Creation and Cover Art Amy Lee: I Will Never Bow Down to a Dictator Axl Rose: Make the White House Great Again Last in Line Bassist Blasts Democrats: "They Are Truly Becoming Today's Nazi Party." Sean Reinert’s Organ Donation Refusal Rage Against the Machine Announces Plan to Combat Online Ticket Scalping Watch Vince Neil Slur His Way Through Video Message to Superfan Hire Vince Neil with Cameo Candlemass - Porcelain Skull official lyric video Hallas - Conundrum Seven Spires - Emerald Seas Psychotic Waltz - Inside out Void Anvil's 'Legal at Last' Cover Art Is Highly Amusing Anvil - Legal at Last official music video Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh discuss Dee Snider's Superbowl call-out,the heat between Max Cavalera and Sepultura, Dave Mustaine's health, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris' side project British Lion, Heilung telling Nazi punks to f#$% off, and more! This week's album review is The Serpent Rings by Magnum! Reference Links: Nightwish Releases new Video - Noise British Lion Announce New Album and US Tour Dates for 2020 James Hetfield Makes First Public Appearance Since Rehab Return Abbath Got Too Drunk, Cut Show Short Max Cavalera’s wife and manager shoots down Sepultura reunion suggestions SOUNDGARDEN Members Fire Back At CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Over Unreleased Recordings Soundgarden's response to Vicky Cornell's lawsuit over unreleased Chris Cornell recordings - Soundgarden vs Vicky Cornell Dave Mustaine Cancer Free Throat cancer’s link to oral sex Heilung react to incident at show: “we do not tolerate hate speech and racism” Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Ronnie James Dio and Malcolm Young return from the grave! Nina and Josh discuss rockers' legacies living on after death, a tragic start to 2020 for drummers, Kat Von D's upcoming album, power metal band Tanagra's international trademark dispute, and more! This episode's album review is Oresteia by Lotus Thief. Reference links:  Sean Reinert dies - https://loudwire.com/sean-reinert-death/ Dio hologram tour - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronnie-james-dio-hologram-us-tour-dates-820040/ New Falconer on the way - https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/falconer-heads-into-the-studio-to-record-new-album/ Tanagra - https://tanagraband.bandcamp.com/ Nagra Audio - https://www.nagraaudio.com/ Wyrd Leather and Mead - https://www.facebook.com/WyrdLeatherandmead Bud Lite Super Bowl Music Fest - https://www.superbowlmusicfest.com/ Kat Von D to release album - https://vegnews.com/2019/1/kat-von-d-to-release-music-album Kat Von D’s “Vanish” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1f4xGKD9ZM Ozzy has Parkinsons - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ozzy-osbourne-parkinsons-disease-940329/ Alcatrazz - https://www.alcatrazzofficial.com/ The Marbles (w. Graham Bonnet) - "Only One Woman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtdQTHZBK8 New AC/DC album coming - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-album-says-dee-snider/ Lotus Thief - https://www.lotusthief.com/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nina and Josh discuss Neil Peart, Judas Priest's Rock Hall snub, Sir Elton John playing with Ozzy Osbourne, and Queensryche joining the Kiss Kruise. Album reviews include Master Sword - The Final Door, and Haunt - Mind Freeze. Reference LinksMaster Sword: https://masterswordband.bandcamp.com/Haunt: https://hauntthenation.bandcamp.com/album/mind-freezeSaxon w/ Elton John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3letEs34_58Bob Daisely Autobiography: https://bobdaisley.com/shop/for-facts-sakeLemmy Recounts Ritchie Blackmore Prank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wocT87So80Shadow Frost Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/clarion-inn-frederick-event-center/shadow-frost-music-arts-festival/319480581997089/Blue Oyster Cult - New Live Album:http://bravewords.com/news/blue-oyster-cult-set-january-release-for-hard-rock-live-cleveland-2014-cult-classic-reissued-remastered-audio-and-video-clips-streamingHelloween - Juggernaut (Frank Marino Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZp1CmyR2KkFrank Marino - Juggernaut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efq1RVm6cjwFrank Marino Tour Dates: https://mahoganyrush.com/appearances.htmShadow Frost Music and Arts Festival: https://shadowwoodsproductions.com/shadow-frost-music-arts-fest/E-Mail us with questions or comments at asothunderstuff@gmail.com!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)