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Donald Tardy, drummer of Obituary, returns to the podcast to talk about the band’s recent livestreams (obituarylive.com), touring with Slayer, The Florida Metal Fest and taking care of homeless cats for Donald’s Metal Meowlisha (facebook.com/meowlisha)

Ian D’Sa, guitarist of Billy Talent, returns to the podcast to talk about guitars, recording guitars and getting through the pandemic.

The Queen of Scream herself, Darby Mills jumps on the podcast to talk about The Darby Mills Project and Flying Solo.

Walter Hoeijmakers is the co-founder and artistic director of the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland. Roadburn happens every April and showcases every genre in the heavy music realm. Walter and Danko discuss the festival and where it’s headed.

Steven Page jumps on the podcast to talk about musical theatre, going back to school, Trans-Canada Highwaymen and his weekly virtual live shows from his basement.

I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes. This episode is the first appearance of Damian Abraham, singer of Fucked Up and host of the Turned Out A Punk podcast, on the podcast. Originally aired in February of 2012 Ep. #18, this was the beginning of many many Damian Abraham appearances and many more to come. Nick Flanagan is the co-host of this podcast and has his own Nick Flanagan Weakly podcast as well.

I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes. Eddie Van Halen passed away this week and I thought it would be nice to revisit Episode #114 from 2015 with Ian Christe where we talked about Eddie Van Halen and the idea of him as a frustrated avant-garde artist.

I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes like this one with Lydia Criss, ex-wife of Peter Criss and author of “Sealed With A Kiss”, her autobiography documenting her time in the Kiss camp. This was originally episode #49 from 2013.

I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! While I take a short break from the podcast, I’m posting past episodes that may have been forgotten. Here’s a chat with Henry Rollins from 2012, originally episode 28. In this episode’s introduction, I also explain the background to my noise project, Throat Funeral, and the OU812112 album.

Blaine Cartwright, singer/guitarist of Nashville Pussy, jumps on the podcast to talk about touring with ZZ-Top, recording the new Nine Pound Hammer album, Daniel Rey and Blaine’s new spoken word album - Blaine Cartwright’s Hilarious History Of High As Hell (Nashville Pussy guitarist, Ruyter Suys makes a guest appearance too!)

Singer/Guitarist Tuk Smith is on the podcast to talk about his Covers From The Quarantine e.p., his upcoming debut album, feuding with the Kiss Army, the Atlanta rock scene and singing on the road.

Episode #237: THOR by dankojones

Isaiah Radke, bassist of Radkey, hops on the podcast to talk about Fishbone, Jools Holland, The Misfits, Dave Grohl and Jack White.

Lee Aaron, one of the greatest hard rock singers, jumps on the podcast to talk shop with Danko.

Episode #234: Jerry Montano (Hellyeah, Danzig, Adema, Nothingface, The Deadlights) by dankojones

Guitarist Sean Kelly hops on board the podcast to chat about all things rock - Dio, Dee Snider, Billy Gibbons, Lee Aaron, Helix, Brian Vollmer, classical guitar albums and his book - Metal On Ice.

Author Corbin Reiff is on the podcast to discuss his new book - Total Fucking Godhead, the biography on Chris Cornell. He talks about research for the book, Cornell’s various bands and Corbin's previous book, Lighters In The Sky.

Singer/Guitarist of The OBGMs, Densil McFarlane joins Danko to talk about starting the band, getting into rock, The Carps, social media and, of course, the pandemic.

Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts jumps on the podcast to talk about the new Dirty Ghosts single - Strange Weather. The chat also covers her previous band Parchman Farm, Katon W. De Pena, Derrick Beckles, moving to San Francisco and The Red Room Orchestra.

Danko showcases 16 bands that are either defunct or missing in action. Here’s a chance to either get to know bands you might’ve missed out on or reacquaint yourself with bands you might’ve forgotten. (some featured bands - Perm, Crunt, Bionic, Beaver, The Exploding Hearts, Silver, The Illuminati and many more)

Nick Sewell returns to the podcast to talk about his band - Mount Cyanide. Mount Cyanide’s fantastic debut album is available at mountcyanidemetal.bandcamp.com

Danko features 10 more electrifying RNR bands playing today. There needs to be a cohesive Rock N’ Roll scene and this episode is an attempt. Bands spotlighted - The Planchettes, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, Romano Nervoso, The OBGMs, Zig Zags, Sheer Mag, Gorilla, The Chris Lee Band, Saint Agnes, Robert Pehrsson’s Humbucker.

Guitar wizard extraordinaire, Jordan Ziff jumps on the podcast. Besides the usual lockdown talk, Jordan talks to Danko about being in Ratt, playing in Marty Friedman’s band and his upcoming solo album.

Nick calls in to catch up with Danko during lockdown to talk about Nick’s lockdown purchases like Nintendo games, Looney Tunes t-shirts, an alligator keyboard and Dragonlance audio books. Yeah, it’s podcast gold.

Phil Rind is back on to debate Danko - Beatles vs Rolling Stones. Phil argues for the Beatles, Danko argues for the Stones. Listen to see who wins.

Matt Reber, bassist for the LEGENDARY New Bomb Turks, is on the podcast to catch up with Danko. Talk revolves around the Sjock Festival, books, Chet Weise, Blaine Cartwright, Mixed Deuce, Obnox, Bernies and them good old days.

Ace Von Johnson, guitarist for L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat, jumps on the podcast. Talk swings from Covid-19 to Tracii Guns, Tony Higbee, Riki Rachtman, rescue dogs, Cinderella, John Christ and the required Danzig album chat.

Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book with super producer Ted Templeman. It’s a fantastic tome called - Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life In Music.

Todd Kerns returns to the podcast to talk about one of the greatest films ever made - Bachelor Party.

Ted Aguilar, guitarist for the legendary Death Angel, returns to the podcast to talk about being nominated for a Grammy, their participation in the Bay Strikes Back tour and their new beer - Divine Defector. Also, an update on drummer Will Caroll’s recent bout with Covid-19.

Patrick Muzingo, drummer for Junkyard, jumps on the podcast to talk about the formation of Junkyard - one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands to come out of LA and with an extraordinary punk rock pedigree.

Daniel Dekay returns to the podcast for a 3rd time to debate Danko on Kiss. This time it’s a debate on one song - I Still Love You - off of Creatures Of The Night. Daniel loves it, Danko not so much

Episode #216: Mike Watt (Minutemen, Firehose, Dos, Mike Watt & The Missing Men, mssv) by dankojones

Damian drops by to hang with Danko and Nick. Talk covers Public Enemy, Kid Rock, Beto O’Rourke, Matty Matheson, Nick’s sister - Sarah, Johnny Ramone, Damian’s Vice Show - The Wrestlers and Nick’s bang-on Dr. Phil impression.

Don Jamieson returns to talk about his new album on Metal Blade - Denim & Laughter. Since this is his third appearance on the podcast, Don becomes the newest member of the Black Coffee Brigade!

Johnny Gorilla makes an appearance on the podcast to talk about the two records he put out in 2019 that made Danko’s Top album list - Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s Very Uncertain Times & Gorilla’s Treecreeper. Johnny also asks Danko a very personal question and Sarah Jane discusses Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and The Beastie Boys.

Comedian Chris Locke joins Nick and Danko on this episode to talk about making comedy, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Dick Cavett, Don Rickles, Brad Garrett and MasterClass online courses.

On the eve of his 200th episode, Nate Goyer of The Vinyl Guide is on the podcast to talk about producing his own wonderful podcast and, of course, records records records!

Nick drops by to review 2019. Talk revolves around Nashville Pussy, Black Moon, Volbeat, Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, New Year’s resolutions and Nick’s deep dive into retro video games.

Sebastian Thomson, drummer for Baroness, jumps on the podcast to talk about hooking up with Baroness, Trans Am, the Washington D.C. scene, Weird War, Publicist, studying for his Phd in physics and getting nominated for a Grammy.

Episode #206: Daniel Dekay (Exciter, Diemonds, Banger TV) by dankojones

Episode #207: Ika Johannesson & Jon Jefferson Klingberg (Blood Fire Death, The Swedish Metal Story) by dankojones

Episode #208: Jason McMaster (Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Evil United, Broken Teeth) by dankojones

Episode #205: Todd Kerns (Toque, Age Of Electric, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators) by dankojones

Episode #204: Ayal Senior (Sacred Lamp, Medusa Editions) & Nick Flanagan (Nick Flanagan, Weakly) by dankojones

Phil Rind is back on the podcast to discuss Awakening, Sacred Reich’s first album in 23 years. Talk revolves around making the new album, drummer Dave McClain, new guitarist - Joey Radziwill, Jello Biafra, karaoke, Phil Demmel & Violence and U2.

Episode #202: A Discussion On Terrace House w/ Bethy Squires (Vulture, Vice, @BethyBSQU) by dankojones

Tony Higbee, guitarist for The Tom Keifer Band and singer/guitarist of The East Side Gamblers joins Danko on the podcast to discuss all things rock, joining Tom Keifer’s band, Chemokaze, Damon Johnson, The Wildhearts, Big Wreck and his love for Canadian rock music.

To celebrate the 200th episode, Danko celebrates the hard rock bands that have keeping the flame of rock alive. Thank you to The Supersuckers, Backyard Babies, Nashville Pussy, New Bomb Turks, The Hellacopters, Rocket From The Crypt, The Leather Uppers, The Bellrays, The Hives, Hardcore Superstar and Volbeat.

Episode #199: Per Wiberg (Kamchatka, King Hobo, Spiritual Beggars) by dankojones