It's the return of Lawrence Gowan to the show as the dynamic keyboardist/vocalist discusses his 25 year stint in the band as well as Styx's current tour with Foreigner and subsequent dates with John Waite this Fall.

Up and coming rock superstar Drew Cagle joins the show to talk about his band, The Reputation and their endless quest for rock stardom which has taken them around the U.S. all Summer long.

It's our 4th of July special coming to you a day early and renowned rock bassist P.J. Farley is back on the show to talk about the upcoming July run of shows for his 80's Kiss cover band Kuarantine as well as all the goings on with Fozzy and Trixter.

In the mid-2000s, few people were more famous than Britney Spears. But as she began to stumble in her personal life, the price of the public’s fascination was more than just a few nasty late-night jokes. Paparazzi swarmed Spears’ home and her family, turning the singer into a tabloid punching bag. But when you’re a platinum-selling pop princess, the show goes on even when you desperately need an intermission. In the midst of madness, Spears began recording an album that would become her defining statement, 2007’s Blackout. Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums revisits the album at a time when Spears’ music — and the raw treatment she received from the public and the press — is being revisited and rethought in a big way. Collaborators and friends, from the A&R rep who was one of Spears’ closest allies to the producers who crafted visceral hits like “Piece of Me,” tell the story of how Spears’ made classic songs in the eye of a

hurricane. The result was an album that stood as a middle finger to Spears’ critics and established a dark, danceable sound that influenced pop for years to come. Be sure to tune in on Amazon Music.

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Crazy Lixx drummer Joél Cirera discusses the band's latest melodic hard rock masterpiece "Street Lethal" as well as being an original member of the band and what it has taken to get the band to this point.   httlp://roadtorockpodcast.com http://crazylixx.com

Legendary founding member of the iconic Yardbirds Jim McCarty discusses the bands early days in the 60's and working with guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy uPage. McCarty also talks about his latest book "She Walks In Beaty: My Quest for the Bigger Picture"

One of the world's greatest drummers, Carmine Appice joins host Clint Switzer to discuss his latest rocking instrumental album, "Energy Overload" and offers updates on a new King Kobra album. Carmine also discusses some of the personal accolades he's received over the years and what that means to him as a drummer.

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L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis discusses the band's upcoming album "Checkered Past" and teases a major Summer tour with two other bands. 

Former Lizzy Borden and Seven Witches guitarist Jack Frost talks about "Brothers in Arms" album.

Legendary musician John Wade discusses his soundtrack success in the 80s as well as his upcoming tour dates in the United States.

Eclipse's new album "Wired" doesn't come out until October 8th but the band is on fire after the release of their first two album singles "Bite the Bullet" And "Saturday Night"

Alcatrazz vocalist Doogie White discusses the band's upcoming album "V" and his road to replacing Graham Bonnet. White also talks about auditioning for Iron Maiden, and singing with Michael Schenker/ Richie Blackmore's Rainbow.

Jack Blades discusses Night Ranger's latest album ATBPO as well as the band's return to touring in 2021.

It's a special early-week episode as Tracii Guns joins the show to talk about the latest Sumbomb release "Light Up the Sky" as well as L.A. Guns' upcoming Summer Tour and new music via Cleopatra Records.

Rock n' roll icon Dee Snider discusses his latest metal masterpiece "Leave a Scar" as well as the legacy of Twisted Sister. Snider also touches on the importance of Twisted's second life from 2003-2016.

It's a double shot of bassists as former W.A.S.P./King Kobra's Johnny Rod returns to the show after 6 long years! It's a first though for Trixter/Fozzy bassist P.J. Farley who is discussing his busy slate of plans from playing with Eric Martin to upcoming Fozzy shows.

Actor, author and musician David Duchovny discusses his upcoming new album "Gestureland" as well as his role as Hank Moody on the hit Showtime show "Californication."

Host Clint Switzer is joined by two distinguished rock n' roll gurus as fellow podcast host Chuck Shute (The Chuck Shute Podcast) and Aaron Leigh (Y&T bassist) discuss the first two W.A.S.P. albums in great detail and crown a victor of which is the definitive early W.A.S.P. LP.

The Mid America Music Festival takes place July 16th and 17th at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton, MO. Rock heavyweights Great White, Slaughter and Autograph will rock the joint on night 1 and Mark Slaughter/Mark Kendall join the podcast to talk about America's return to rock in 2021.

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen discusses the decision to postpone the Stadium Tour another year as well as his upcoming fine art tour which features two of his latest works.

It's a twofer Friday as Marq Torien from the BulletBoys and guitarist Damon Johnson are On the Road to Rock! Torien talks about the reunion of the original BulletBoys lineup, the ramifications of COVID on rock n' roll and much more. Damon Johnson is discussing his latest album "Battle Lessons" and his evolution as a songwriter and guitarist.

Warrant frontman Robert Mason is talking about the band's current 30th anniversary of Cherry Pie tour as well as the new End:Machine album "Phase 2." Note: We experienced audio issues during the interviews so pardon the technical difficulties.

It's a two-fer Friday edition of On the Road to Rock as Styx frontman Lawrence Gowan discusses the band's upcoming album "Crash of the Crown" while Collective Soul's Dean Roland talks about the upcoming Summer shed tour with Styx and their new EP "Half and Half."

Tracii Guns discusses the new Sunbomb album with Stryper singer Michael Sweet and upcoming L.A. Guns releases.

Legendary guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK, as they prepare to release their debut album "Dark Side of The Brain" on July 19th via Fearless Records.

The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist recruited a trio of young, hungry, and talented musicians (Wrex Horton on vocals, Nick Diltz on bass, Rob Pierce on drums) with a drive not only to replicate his past success but to surpass it with his new band. Despite reaching a commercial summit with his prior band thanks to multiple platinum certifications, sold-out arena shows, and a string of No. 1 singles, Hook remains as hungry for musical blood and thunder as the day he first picked up a guitar at the age of 6. 

Warrant guitarist Joey Allen discusses the band's upcoming 30th anniversary of Cherry Pie tour and the dynamic between the four original band members that keeps the machine rolling.

It's the end of an era as Clint Switzer hosts the FINAL Music Mania Podcast ever! But fear not as much bigger things are on the horizon. Joining this week's show is Growing Up Rock Podcast co-host Steven Michael and guitar prodigy Griffin Tucker.

Jay Jay French takes a look back at the life and times of Twisted Sister, the band he founded back in 1976. He is also discussing his new podcast "The French Connection" and gives his reasoning for starting it.

Our good friend Jeff Pilson is back and he's discussing the new End Machine album "Phase 2" as well as upcoming plans for Foreigner.

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and W.E.T. vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have combined forces on a new project called Ellefson-Soto and have released a new single (a cover of the RIOT song "Swords and Tequila")

Co-author of the 80's hard rock book "Nothin But a Good Time: An Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion" Tom Beajour discusses the project and what made the 80's hard rock scene so memorable.

H.E.A.T. drummer Don Crash returns to the podcast to discuss the band's future after singer Erik Gronwall left the band late in 2020 while original singer Kenny Leckremo has returned to the fold.

The dynamic duo joins host Clint Switzer to discuss their upcoming horror film Dwellers as well as a new book series The Sledge Chronicles: "Rock Star Hitman.

Singer/songwriter Don McClean talks about "The Day that Music Died" and his subsequent 1971 song depicting the events of the tragic plane crash that killed three musical icons.

Legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley talks about what he's been up to during the last year and updates us on his upcoming solo album, new Black Swan music and much more!

The Duke of Metal, Rich Ward talks about this awesome 80's tribute band Guardians of the Jukebox as well as his memories of growing up in the 80's and hearing many of these songs for the first time. Rich is also discussing the new Fozzy single and upcoming Fall U.S. Tour. http://guardiansofthejukebox.com http://foxxyrock.com

Queensryche frontman Todd La Torre talks about his new solo album "Rejoice in the Suffering" which is due out Feb 5th via Rat Pack records. La Torre also discusses his 9 years in Queensryche and his thoughts about touring returning in 2021.

Drummer extraordinaire Joey Cassata recalls his band Zo2 opening for Kiss on the 2004 tour and talks a little Wrestling with Joeylicious in our first podcast episode of 2021!

Guitarist extraordinaire Mitch Perry discusses his latest Christmas classic "A Very Merry Christmas."

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat has just released his memoir "Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life With Tesla" and talks about what the band has in store for 2021.

Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick will release his solo album "When Life Was Hard and Fast" on Feb. 19th. He discusses the process of recording the album and offers updates on upcoming Black Star Riders news.

Guitar legend Reb Beach discusses his latest solo album "A View From the Inside" and gives a few updates on the upcoming Winger album as well as the future of Whitesnake.

Current Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray discusses his latest solo single "Got a New Thing" and the importance of artists finding ways to stay productive during Covid 19.

Gunnar Nelson checks in and discusses his musical plans for the upcoming year including a new project entitled First Born Sons featuring his twin son Matthew.

Pop legend B.J. Thomas discusses his unbelievable journey in the music industry and the impact of songs like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head."

Ellefson's new album "No Cover" will be released on Nov. 20th and bassist David Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert discuss the making of the album and talk about many of their other endeavors including a horror film, coffee and upcoming Megadeth activity.

What else can you say? It's 35 minutes of rip-roaring, flag-waving, star-spangled excellence. Ted Nugent brings his flame thrower to this interview and talks about everything from his work on the new Cactus album to honoring his Motown funk brothers like Bo Diddly and Little Richard.

Brian Young talks about the infamous Sammy Hagar/David Lee Roth tour from 2002 and recalls his time playing in the Atomic Punks.

Former Jethro Tull Guitarist Martin Barre discusses his 43 years in the band the group's lasting legacy. Martin also talks about his upcoming double album "50 Years of Jethro Tull"

The Loyal Order's new single "Hellfire" is badass, as is the band itself and Brandon and Jeff join host Clint Switzer to talk about the trials and tribulations of COVID, the new single and self titled album.