Best Jens Van Aaron Podcasts (2025)

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Rockcast 436 - Wolfgang Van Halen and Myles Kennedy 20:15

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4d ago20:15

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Wolfgang Van Halen is the frontman, guitarist, drummer, bassist and songwriter for the band Mammoth. Yes he plays all the instruments on their albums, Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him up. Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge who's new album AB is due out in January. He's …

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Rockcast 435 - Des Rocs 16:32

11d ago16:32

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Dripping rock and roll by way of Long Island, Des Rocs and his guitar are here to stay. If you missed my last conversation with Des we get into his history, this time we're digging into his sound and to what his musical idenity is. He has a new song called "This Land" which is the theme to the new Borderlands 4 Video Game, and that is launching a w…

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Rockcast 434 - Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 17:41

16d ago17:41

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It's been a hell of ride this past year for the band The Funeral Portrait. One of 2025's bands on the rise for sure. Lead singer Lee Jennings is back to revisit the past year as we look forward to what's on the horizon for this Atlanta based band. That includes a new live album due out in January!By Cutter

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Rockcast 433 - Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed 18:15

25d ago18:15

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Guitar great Mark Tremonti is back on the show this week to discuss all things Alter Brdige. Yes a little Creed and Tremonti talk as well, but we can't sleep on the fact that the band Alter Bridge just put out on the heaviest and most heavy metal things at rock radio in years. Their new album will be self-titled and it hits January 9th. I'll ask ab…

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Rockcast 432 - ADAM Music Project's Adam DeGraide and Dameon Aranda 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Adam DeGraide started a project with Dameon and Gabe from Aranda called ADAM Music Project, a music project where all the songs are based on video games and video game themes. Yes for this nerds need to unite! We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week.By Cutter

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Rockcast 431 - Matt Good of From First to Last 20:08

2M ago20:08

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Not only is Matt Good the guitar player and really the one constant in the band From First to Last, but Matt is an extremely good record producer as well. Matt is a busy guy, he knows it, his band knows it, and his family surely knows it. We're happy that Matt takes a bit out his schedule to have a chat about new music from From First to Last, his …

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Rockcast 430 - Joe Cotela of Ded 17:29

2M ago17:29

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"Negative music for positive people," is how Joe Cotela describes the music for the band Ded. It's hard to argue with that, there is a positive message under all that aggression. Ded's third album is called Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the road in the month of October with In This Moment, Dayseeker and The Funeral Portrait. Oh and Joe d…

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Rockcast 429 - Chris Daughtry...Again 13:59

2M ago13:59

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I'm not going to say no to hearing the words of Chris Daughtry, espicially when they are about great music. Earlier this year Daughtry released the EP Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP and the journey has already begun for another Daughtry song to get the absolute crap played out of…

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Rockcast 428 - Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail 15:59

2M ago15:59

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It can be distracting and maybe even a bit concerning when you hear a band you really like is losing one of it's singers. Luckily for I Prevail Eric Vanlerberghe has been there the whole time. Since the band's inception there have been two singers, one who holds down the clean vocals and Eric who handles the heavier and more intense parts. Now it's…

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Rockcast 427 - Aaron Pauley from Of Mice and Men 28:42

3M ago28:42

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In 2014 the underground metal core band Of Mice & Men put out their first album with new singer and bassist Aaron Pauley, and the band never looked back. That album along spawning a couple top 20 rock songs. Since then Of Mice & Men have been a proper metal band, but don't think they don't have any surprises up their sleeves. Their latest single "W…

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Rockcast 426 - Josh Todd of Buckcherry 18:43

3M ago18:43

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Since the release of the song "Lit Up" in 1999, Buckcherry's no frills rock and roll has been a staple on rock radio and in the live concert circuit. It was few years later though that the song "Crazy Bitch" was released making Buckcherry a plantium selling rock band and a household name. Since then they've continuied to do what they do, the way th…

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Rockcast 425 - Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides 21:48

4M ago21:48

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As the lead singer of Black Veil Brides is well regarded as one of the best front mans in the modern crop of heavy metal. They are a band who for the past 15 years who just consistently release quality heavy metal music, but Andy is more than just a metal singer. He's also a writer and their publishing company has released graphic novels, novellas …

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Rockcast 424 - The Haunt 24:09

4M ago24:09

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Brother and sister, Maxamillion and Anastasia Haunt started the band The Haunt out of a need to play music, the heavier the better. After swimming through the industry waters that were trying to push them and espicially her in a different direction, The Haunt are now where they always wanted to be. They are doing some hard rocking and at the highes…

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Rockcast 423 - Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains 20:39

5M ago20:39

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Normally when a band starts to click with the mainstream its after they've been at it for a long time. That's not to say Velvet Chains haven't been grinding, but bassist and founder Nils Goldschmidt didn't even start the band until he was in his early 30s, and they started as cover band playing little bars in the Vegas area. Then inspiration struck…

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Rockcast 422 - Ryan Patrick of Otherwise and Life By Music 31:57

5M ago31:57

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Ryan Patrick is the guitarist for the band Otherwise, a Las Vegas based band started by him and his brother Adrian. They've had sold out tours, gold records but the music industry did to them what it does to so many great bands and they decided to take the power back by taking some time away. In that process Ryan started a not for profit music teac…

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Rockcast 421 - Dillon Jones of Nerv 21:44

5M ago21:44

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The band Nerv is a story as old as rock and roll itself. The lead singer has a band that implodes, another band needs a singer, and it's like they were soulmates. 8 years ago, Dillon and the rest of the band Nerv experienced that exact story. Then, a few years ago, their song "Bad Habits" blew up everywhere. But this band is doing it their way; the…

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Rockcast 420 - Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker 22:32

6M ago22:32

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Dayseeker has released a new song as part of an upcoming album, and lead singer Rory Rodriguez says, "It's darker, it's more horror-themed, but it's not as sad." He's referring to the 2022 album Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. Check out Dayseeker on…

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Rockcast 419 - Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar 25:34

6M ago25:34

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What can I say about Johannes Eckerstrom that hasn't already been said? This guy is always a treat to talk to, from his introspection to his philosophy, to Avatar's incredible, if not sometimes frightful music, he always has something interesting to say. Avatar just put out a new song called "Captain Goat" from an as-of-yet unannounced new album. T…

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Rockcast 418 - Justin Benlolo of Brkn Love 32:01

6M ago32:01

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Before the release of their self-titled debut in early 2020, weeks before the pandemic struck, the band BRKN Love had been on the road doing what all new bands do. They were paying their dues and building a fan base, which included me. Since then, they have put out two more albums, each one doing just a bit better than the previous. Justin Benlolo …

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Rockcast 417 - Josh Katz of Badflower 17:59

6M ago17:59

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Over the past decade, it's been the band Badflower to take a torch once carried by bands like My Chemical Romance and carry it into the realms of modern rock. Lead singer Josh Katz wears his heart on his sleeve with lyrics that resonate with anyone, no matter what they might be going through. That has never been more evident than on their latest si…

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Rockcast 416 - Dave Stephens of We Came As Romans 23:16

6M ago23:16

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Losing a band member is one thing, but losing a member to a tragic death is an entirely another thing. We Came As Romans lost their singer, Kyle Pavone, in 2018 to what was ruled an accidental overdose. That's a hard task to overcome, but not for this band. We Came as Romans have overcome everything thrown at them, and not only did they survive, bu…

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Rockcast 415 - Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada 20:19

7M ago20:19

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20 years is a long time to be in a band, but sometimes it takes that long to truly break through and become more than just underground heroes. The Devil Wears Prada is doing exactly that with a string of recent hits and a new song, "For You," that's poised to take the band to new heights. Plus, you'd be hard pressed to find a better live band than …

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Rockcast 414 - Sam Carter of Architects 26:09

7M ago26:09

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After 11 studio albums, you might think a band is starting to get meh, but that is definitely not the case with Architects. Their latest offering, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works. Produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist and songwriter Jordan Fish, the sounds are all there. F…

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Rockcast 413 - Matt Bigland of Dinosaur Pile-up 31:35

7M ago31:35

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The band Dinosaur Pile-Up just announced a new album and released two new songs. After kicking down the door of mainstream rock with the 2019 album Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead singer Matt Bigland was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease that wrecks your insid…

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Rockcast 412 - Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman 15:49

8M ago15:49

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Have you ever wondered what bands do during their off time? Like when they aren't on the road or in the middle of a new album. Well, artists do what artists do, and that is creative creation. In this case, that creation is music. While Theory of a Deadman should be on break, Tyler has been hard at work on some new tunes and making amazing fashion c…

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Rockcast 411 - Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry 34:22

8M ago34:22

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Saturday, April 12th is Record Store Day, and Black Stone Cherry are one of many bands and artists taking part and releasing an exclusive Record Store Day album called This Is Black Stone Cherry's RSD Release...And The Band Really Loves it. Lead singer Chris Robertson and I dig into the album, being proud papas, and what's next for the Kentucky Mus…

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Rockcast 410 - Lzzy Hale of Halestorm 38:30

8M ago38:30

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She truly needs no introduction as she has become one the most well-known voices in the world of rock music. Scratch that. She's become one of the most well-known voices in music. We know her as Halestorm's lead singer, but last year, she was also the fill-in singer with Skid Row. She's put out duets with everyone from Brooks & Dunn to I Prevail. J…

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Rockcast 409 - Aaron Gillespie of Underoath 22:52

8M ago22:52

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Drummer, singer, and songwriter for the legendary metalcore band Underoath is here to discuss their new album, The Place After This One , which is out now! Actually, it came out today, or should I say the same day as this conversation's posting. Underoath is one of the originators of a genre of music that has millions of fans worldwide, and after t…

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Rockcast 408 - Lylvc 32:00

9M ago32:00

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Alyse Zavala and Oscar Romero are the co-lead singers in the band LYLVC, that is pronounced Lylac but with a V in place of the A. It's rock and roll man you can do what you want. This band started during the pandemic and a true won't take no attitude has put them on a path to greatness. You may have seen them on tour with Atreyu or Pop Evil, but wi…

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Rockcast 407 - Jake Diab of Autumn Kings 36:44

9M ago36:44

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Autumn Kings is a Canadian-based (but almost Detroit) rap rock band who are truly bringing the groove back to the mainstream rock world. After grinding for over a decade the song "Sleep When I'm Dead" finds the band hitting a new height of success. Guitarist/singer/songwriter Jake Diab jones me for a conversation about who they are, how trauma can …

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Rockcast 406 - Fuel 38:39

9M ago38:39

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The band Fuel had a ton of success with household-known songs like "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" "Shimmer" "Bad Day" and "Won't Back Down" just to name a few in the late 90s and early 2000s. Since then they've gone through a ton of changes and challenges, but now they are back and better than ever. Original members Carl and Kevin join me and my mornin…

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Rockcast 405 - Sophie Lloyd 31:04

9M ago31:04

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Sophie Lloyd is a British guitarist who rose to popularity by posting her amazing playing to digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This led to her releasing eps that saw her shredding through renditions of legendary hard rock songs. She then spent the better part of the pandemic putting together her first true solo album featuring a who's who …

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Rockcast 404 - Jesse Hasek of 10 Years 17:54

10M ago17:54

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For over twenty years the band 10 Years has been out there giving us high-quality rock music, the kind that draws you in and never really lets go. But they've kind of been doing it under the radar. A band that can hold their own with the biggest of the big. Lead singer Jesse Hasek has been known to be an entertainer of the highest quality during 10…

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Rockcast 403 - Marshal Dutton of Hinder 23:12

10M ago23:12

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"I knew more songs by Hinder than I thought I did," said one of my co-workers ahead of this conversation. It's true though, they are just one of those bands. Now on the heels of their first bonafide hit song in a decade it's high time to catch up with that "Lips of an Angel" band. Marshal Dutton has been the singer now for 10 years and the music is…

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Rockcast 402 - Chris Daughtry 34:02

10M ago34:02

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The intensity level that Chris Daughtry has been bringing with Daughtry is on another level, and 2025 looks to be the biggest of his career as a true hard rock artist. Touring with Disturbed and with Creed is already on the books and while Shock to the System Part One came out late last year, he's putting the final touch on Part Two as I type this.…

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Rockcast 401 - Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil 36:15

11M ago36:15

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With a new rhythm section now officially a part of the band, if you haven't heard Joey and Blake from the band Devour the Day are now the bassist and drummer respectively for Pop Evil. Plus they just announced their 8th studio album called What Remains due out March 21st. Which by the way is by far their heaviest record to date. Oh, and the Lions a…

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Rockcast 400 - Hollywood Undead 23:10

11M ago23:10

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Hide your daughters...and your moms Hollywood Undead is here! Charlie Scene, Johnny 3 Tears, and J-Dog join me for episode 400 of Cutter's Rockcast. They do have a fantastic new song out called Hollywood Forever and it's fitting that they join me from a house in L.A. where they are working on new music, and dealing with the L.A. wildfires. This get…

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Rockcast 399 - Cory Marks 46:04

12M ago46:04

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Cory Marks is a Canadian country-influenced hard rock singer, but he was doing it before the names Hardy and Jelly Roll were mainstays on the rock charts. As his new album Sorry For Nothing hits the streets and the streams, I caught up with the Outlaws and Outsiders singer in between acoustic gigs opening for Theory of A Deadman. His story starts l…

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Rockcast 398 - Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 21:40

1y ago21:40

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It's not every day a band releases their first proper radio single and a few months later it's the number one rock song in the country. Yet that is exactly what happened with The Funeral Portrait. Earlier this year the album Greetings From Suffocate City came out and the title track featured a little help from the Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Ch…

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Rockcast 397 - SHIM 40:14

1y ago40:14

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You may know Shimone Moore as the lead singer of Sick Puppies during the Sick Puppies incredibly successful run in the early 2010s. After a falling out between him and Sick Puppies bassist Emma Anzai he left the band almost a decade ago and has since decided to go solo under jus the name Shim. After a solo album in 2018 and a couple of singles sinc…

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Rockcast 396 - Dustin Bates of Starset 17:36

1y ago17:36

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Starset is wrapping up its incredible, mind-bending concert experience called Immersions. Meanwhile, they have been putting out one-off songs that aren't part of a bigger story arc like everything they have done up to this point. Everything in the world of Starset is tied together, from albums to comic books to novels, to music videos. Now while th…

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Rockcast 395 - Cullen Moore of Sleep Theory 21:56

1y ago21:56

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Veterans Day is this coming Monday and I thought what a great time to have Cullen back with us, plus lots of new music coming from the Sleep Theory world. Oh and a December tour with Daughtry. If you don't know Cullen Moore, the lead singer and founder of the band Sleep Theory is also a United States Veteran. Now he's living his dream as a musician…

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Rockcast 394 - Andrew De Neef of Remember the Monsters 22:40

1y ago22:40

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Remember the Monsters are a new band, but one with all the potential in the world to become your new favorite rock band. Working the From First to Last lead singer Andrew De Neef and the rest of the band have been hard at work crafting quality rock songs, and now Andrew is with us on the Rockcast to dig into how this band came to be and why they ar…

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Rockcast 393 - Set it Off 21:13

1y ago21:13

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Set if Off is currently crisscrossing the United States headlining packed shows with From Ashes to New and New Years Day opening. Earlier this week the band randomly and unexpectedly stopped by the studio to say hi, so of course we sat down for a conversation. After Set It Off's friend and producer Jon Lundin was here last week, we can tie it all t…

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Rockcast 392 - Jon Lundin of Point North 28:36

1y ago28:36

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He's written and produced songs for Falling In Reverse and Set it Off, all while fronting and writing songs for his own band Point North. Jon Lundin is a bit of a renaissance, a hard worker who does it all the way he wants. His band is no different. Point North just put out a new song called "World Vs. Peace" and there's plenty of reason to be exci…

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Rockcast 391 - Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire 19:23

1y ago19:23

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Lead singer of the band Fame on Fire, Bryan Kuznitz returns to the Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown this week to dig into their new album The Death Card. Joining us from somewhere backstage on the Wage War tour, we talk about the story behind their new album, how it came to be, why tarot cards, opening for Wage War, our love of…

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Rockcast 390 - Scott Anderson of Finger Eleven 21:46

1y ago21:46

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Finger Eleven may have written the biggest hit of the 2000s with the song "Paralyzer" but a one-hit wonder they are not. It's been some time since Finger Eleven has been on the big stage and all it took was a call from Creed to get them back, and now with a budding hit song "Adrenaline" they are ready to reclaim their spot as one of rock's elite ba…

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Rockcast 389 - Jason Hook of Flat Black 18:14

1y ago18:14

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You know Jason Hook as the guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch. A few years ago Jason left Five Finger and instead of joining another band in need of his services he ventured out and did his own thing, that thing is called Flat Black. Their debut album is called Dark Side of the Brain and is available now. The sound is heavy, melodic, and in your …

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Rockcast 388 - Marc LaBelle of Dirty Honey 20:20

1y ago20:20

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Marc LaBelle has been a frequent guest on this podcast and on my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown over the years, and he's back for more! Dirty Honey is out on the Can't Find the Brakes U.S. headline tour right now and are pushing the album of the same name's third single "Don't Put Out the Fire." From motorcycles to football and all the rock …

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Rockcast 387 - Crobot 21:51

1y ago21:51

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Well, look who's back?! Crobot is here to give us all the details on their new album Obsidian which is out today (Friday.) Crobot have basically gone independent and they are doing things their own way with killer riffs and aggressive rock and roll songs in a way that only Crobot could do. Working with former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, …