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The Hook Rocks!
by The Hook Rocks!
The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!
Episodes
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Jay Scott Benefit Show
A very special episode from All Things Blues And Southern Rock. This week Brian and Jason welcome their guest, from Los Angeles, Phil Baranchik. Phil chats with the boys about their mutual friend Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast, and the benefit show for him at Reggie;s in Chicago . Phil...
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Catching Up With Leilani Kilgore
With two new singles out and her first debut album on the way, Leilani Kilgore is back creating music after personal exploration. She and her band sit down with The Hook Rocks for a chat about the direction of her new music, latest singles, and more. Please enjoy the episode. Leilani Kilgore...
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2025 Q1 Audio/Tech Report With Professor Skylab: Cleaning Your Vinyl
The Audio/Tech report for quarter 1 of 2025 is ready for your music ears to enjoy & as always Professor Skylab brings us the latest on audio greatness. We discuss the many different ways to clean your vinyl as well as the do's and don'ts. Please enjoy the episode. The Hook Rocks...
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New Music Spotlight: Ace Monroe
With their new single "You're Gonna Swing" out now & their album "Wild Card" being released this April Ace Monroe is poised for a breakout. The band visits with The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight for a wide-ranging interview about what's next. Please enjoy the episode! Ace Monroe...
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Ronnie Montrose Remembered
As one of the most dynamic guitar players in music history , Ronnie Montrose and his band Montrose continue to be influential in all corners of the rock music world. Founder of the Ronnie Montrose Remembered Tribute Show Keith St. John, joins The Hook Rocks to discuss his relationship with Ronnie…
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The Hook Rocks Top 20 of 2024
2024 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums with co-host Jason Johantges of The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast! Check out the discussion as we countdown to number 1. Part of The Pantheon…
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Our Top Ten Albums From October Through December 2024!
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2024! Jason Johantges from "The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast" and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the fourth quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The…
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New Music Spotlight: Something Wicked Is Coming This Way!
We close out the year that is 2024 with another installment of The New Music Spotlight. Danny & Scotty of the band Wicked joins Jay for a fun conversation about music, influences, & what's next in the coming year for this emerging group. Please enjoy the episode! Wicked...
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Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil
Pop Evil just released their new single "What Remains" and singer Leigh Kakaty talks with The Hook Rocks about its subject matter as well as his musical journey. Please enjoy the episode! Pop Evil https://popevil.com/ https://www.facebook.com/popevil https://www.instagram.com/popevil...
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Tuk Smith Returns From The Road
The Hook Rocks welcomes back friend of the show Tuk Smith to discuss his recent tour stints in the US, UK, Europe, & Japan as well as his latest album "Rogue To Redemption". As usual we cover a lot of ground with music, the industry, and our previous lives. Please enjoy the episode! Tuk Smith...
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Parker Barrow World Premieres Their New Single On The Hook Rocks!
After crisscrossing the United States over the past several months, Megan and Dylan of Parker Barrow sit down with The Hook Rocks! to talk the past year, their new single, and what’s in store for 2025. Please enjoy the episode! Parker Barrow https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/...
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Our Top Ten Albums From July Through September 2024!
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from July through September 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the third quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of…
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Rock Journalist Matt Wake Returns With His 2024 "Twenty Bands You Need To Know"
Always an inspiration for new music Rock Journalist Matt Wake returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his "Top 20 Bands You Need To Know " list. With artists such as Goodbye June, Tuk Smith, Parker Barrow,Grace Bowers,The Band Feel, and more you will want to tune in to learn about some of the top…
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The Hook Rocks Back To School Special!
The Hook Rocks returns after a brief hiatus with a Back To School episode featuring Chicagoland middle school teacher Steve Hild. We discuss Steve's passion for new music & how he found a way to connect with his students, by teaching them how their favorite streaming app impacts musicians and the...
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Our Top Ten Albums From April Through June 2024!
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the second quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock...
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The Hook Rocks Celebrates 5 Years With Landon & Tyler of Goodbye June
The release of the new album by Goodbye June "Deep In The Trouble" is upon us! Hear lead singer Landon Milbourn & guitarist Tyler Baker join The Hook Rocks for track by track commentary on the songs & their backstories. Please enjoy the episode! Goodbye June https://www.goodbyejune.com/...
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New Music Spotlight: Singer/Songwriter Chris Bullinger
Singer/songwriter Chris Bullinger visits The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss his new single "Darlin' In Me" & his upcoming album "Waitin' To Be Seen". Chris also shares how John Mellencamp reached him as a young kid and put him on a path of making music. Please enjoy the episode! Chris...
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Christy Canyon Reflects On The Sunset Strip & Censorship
Adult film star legend Christy Canyon visits with The Hook Rocks for a discussion about rock stars, the sunset strip, & the modern day battle against censorship. Please enjoy the episode! Christy canyon https://www.instagram.com/therealchristycanyon11 https://x.com/christycanyon11...
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Who's Buzzin In The World of New Rock 'n' Roll?
Karl from the social media page NCRinNA (New Classic Rock in North America) joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about who is creating some buzz in the world of new rock 'n' Roll. Karl dedicates his platform to new music and promoting new bands. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon...
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Philip Sayce Unlocks The Emotion In His Music
Blues guitarist Philip Sayce visits The Hook Rocks for a conversation about guitar, unlocking the emotion in his music, & his latest album "The Wolves Are Coming"! We chat about his approach to guitar as well as his thoughts on the variety of styles played by different guitarists. Please enjoy…
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Armored Saint Singer John Bush Talks Category 7 & The 40th Anniversary of "March of The Saint"
Armored Saint singer John Bush returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his project Category 7 with members of Exodus, Adrenaline Mob, Overkill, & Machine Head. We also dive into the 40th anniversary of the Armored Saint classic album "March of The Saint". Please enjoy the episode! Category 7...
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Live Album Review: Queen "Live Killers"
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion about the iconic Queen live album "Live Killers". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on the performances recorded for this record. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The…
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Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns Talk Pete's Diary's New Album!
Two of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns return for a discussion about the new Pete's Diary album "Keep On Rockin". Pete share's his excitement about Tracii's involvement in the song "All Hell Breaks Loose" while both speak about the authenticity of playing guitar and...
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Arvid Hallagard of Greenleaf
Swedish band Greenleaf is about to release their new album "The Head & The Habit" on June 21st and lead singer Arvid Hallagard sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the bands new music. Arvid discusses their focus on the dynamic of the songs and how this approach created the…
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New Music Spotlight: The Greatness That Is Kitsa
The msterpiece album "Dead By Dawn" by Kitsa appeared in The Hook Rocks Top 10 in the first quarter of 2024. We sit down with the band to talk their influences, the Seattle music scene, & working with producer Tony Reed. Please enjoy the episode! Kitsa https://kitsa.bandcamp.com/...
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Pizza With Friends: The Hook Rocks Monthly Recap Show - May!
The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month of May in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks...
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Breaking News: Music Insider Update on Live Nation & Ticketmaster
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl for an update on the recent DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation & Ticketmaster and their recent data breach affecting over 500 million users! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl...
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Tim Montana Defines Savage
Living off the grid as a child, Tim Montana faced adversity throughout his upbringing. Many years later he finds himself with a publishing deal & a new album "Savage" due out this July. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his path into music & how it all started while living above a pawn shop....
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Jennie Skulander of Devilskin
The New Zealand band Devilskin is back with their new EP "Surfacing". Lead vocalist Jennie Skulander appears for the first time on The Hook Rocks for a discussion about the bands new music, their decision to cover the legendary songs "Barracuda" & "Holy Diver", and much more. Please enjoy the...
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Scott Hill of Fu Manchu
Desert Rock veterans Fu Manchu are back with their new album "The Return Of Tomorrow" out June 14th. Lead vocalist Scott Hill sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the new double album and his punk/hardcore roots. Please enjoy the episode! Fu Manchu https://www.fu-manchu.com/...
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Dave 'Snake' Sabo Celebrates 35 Years of Skid Row's Debut Album
From the clubs in New Jersey to Madison Square Garden & The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Skid Row's music helped define a generation. Guitarist & co-founder Dave 'Snake' Sabo chats with The Hook Rocks about the bands history, recording their debut album 35 years ago, & their recent shows with...
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2024 Q2 Audio/Tech Report With Professor Skylab: Navigating Through The World of Vinyl Pressings
The Audio/Tech report for quarter 2 of 2024 is here & as always Professor Skylab brings us the latest on audio greatness. He provides the playbook for record collectors on how to navigate through the world of vinyl pressings. The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/...
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New Music Spotlight: Ryan Gamey of High Desert Queen
Texas Desert Rock band High Desert Queen is set to release their new album "Palm Reader" at the end of this month. Singer Ryan Gamey joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the album, the record store experience, & his path into heavy rock music. Please enjoy the episode! High Desert Queen...
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John Corabi Brings The Fun Back To The Dead Daisies
John Corabi's return to The Dead Daisies has brought excitement to their fans across the globe. He visits The Hook Rocks for a chat about the decision to return & recording the new album at the historic Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. Please enjoy the episode! The Dead Daisies...
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Joe Hottinger of Halestorm Seeks The Moments
Halestorm's guitarist Joe Hottinger strives to find the connection between moments that move us. He explores the role music has with creating emotion & how his love of photography allows him to develop another perspective on his recent visit with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! Joe...
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New Music Spotlight: Dino McCord of Red Voodoo
Rising up from Northern California Red Voodoo is on a path to greatness. Singer Dino McCord sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about his influences, being mentored by Tesla's Frank Hannon & Sammy hagar, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Red Voodoo https://redvoodooband.com/...
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Richie Kotzen Returns With "Cheap Shots"
Fresh off The Winery Dogs tour Richie Kotzen returns his focus to his solo music with a new song "Cheap Shots" & a new album out this fall. Richie tells The Hook Rocks about the current status of The Winery Dogs, when more music is coming from Smith/Kotzen . & his story of authenticity throughout...
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Tyler Bryant Gets Electrified
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are back with their new album "Electrified"! Tyler sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the music, the songs, & the creative process. We dive into his studio & their independent label and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Tyler Bryant & The...
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Kaz & Izzy From The UK's The Heavy Rock Show
Our friends Kaz & Izzy visit The Hook Rocks to discuss their favorite genre of music, Metalcore. Bands such as Sleep Token & Bad Omens are part of the discussion as well as the need for more grassroots support in the world of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! The Heavy Rock Show...
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Michael Anthony Reflects On 40 Years of Van Halen's "1984"
The Hook Rocks welcomes bassist Michael Anthony for a great conversation about his Mad Anthony Cafe website & his involvement with the Save The Heartbeat foundation. The conversation moves to the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's "1984". Michael speaks to the bands decision to have more keyboards…
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Pizza With Friends: The Hook Rocks Monthly Recap Show!
The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/...
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Guitar Legends: George Lynch
Rock journalist Andrew Daly returns to The Hook Rocks and kicks off our Guitar Legends series. Our inaugural episode features a discussion about the iconic George Lynch. We reflect on the remarkable Lynch Mob debut album "Wicked Sensation", how he is defined as a guitar player, as well as the...
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Don Jamieson Slays McSorsley's
Stand up Comedian and friend of the show Don Jamieson returns to The Hook Rocks for a discussion about his new comedy album "No Sleep Til McSorley's". Don speaks on how he develops his jokes, defining his perspective, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Don Jamieson http://www.donjamieson.com/...
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The Hook Rocks Celebrates Our 600th Episode With Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson reflects on the life of drummer Brit Turner, who passed away last month. He speaks about his relationship with Brit, and what he meant o him and the band. We also discuss the bands current tour and more. Please enjoy the episode! Blackberry Smoke...
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The Hook Rocks Quarterly Music Business Insider Report: Q2 2024
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation & the anticipated TIKTOK ban. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl...
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The Legend Lita Ford
The legend Lita Ford visits The Hook Rocks to discuss her career in hard rock & heavy metal with her views on ACDC, Van Halen, & more. She also reflects on how the industry has changed as well as her thoughts on the emerging bands in the new rock scene. Please enjoy the conversation! Lita Ford...
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Michael Starr of Steel Panther Is On The Prowl
Set to begin the continuation of their "On The Prowl" tour lead vocalist of Steel Panther Michael Starr sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the essence of the band & how it celebrates the music of an important era in rock music. Michael reflects on the bands history & when he knew the their...
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Ray West Feels The Need For SupaFly
Ray West has never been able to shed the rock 'n' roll' life. From his days in Spread Eagle to his latest project SupaFly he has always felt the need to create. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project on an all new episode. Please enjoy the episode! Ray West...
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Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower
The new Goodbye June album "Deep In The Trouble" will be out later this summer and The Hook Rocks shares a brief preview of the first single "The Hard Way" during this episode. We talk with both Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower about the bands new record as well as the...
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The Exies Scott Stevens Finds The Worth In Reflection
After the success of last years song "Spirits High", The Exies frontman Scott Stevens found himself reflecting on his life which provided a path to the bands new song "For What It's Worth". He shares his journey that helped him move forward on the latest Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation!...
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The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!
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