The Liquid Conversations

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Ben Wells of the band BLACK STONE CHERRY at Daytona Bike Week 2025 to chat about all things music. Take a listen to their talk about the band's Record Store Day release, how the band doesn't phone it in, being inducted into The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, playing in the UK, and the band's first appearance at Daytona Bike Week.

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Chris Adler, Tim Ossenfort, and Tim King of the new band SHALLOW RISING to chat about all things music. Take a listen to their talk about how the music industry can beat a person down, how the band came together, and the band's plans for the future. The band's new single 'FURTHER' is available on all streaming platforms. www.shallowrising.com

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Biff Byford of the band SAXON to chat about all things music. Take a listen to their talk about what is in Roswell, a place for the band's style of metal when they started, and the band's new album 'HELL, FIRE and DAMNATION'. Photo: SAXON The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with the guys in BACKLASH to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat at Michigan Metal Fest, winning the Dirtbag Clothing stage contest, staying active during the shut down, and whether or not to go Pop Country... Photo: BACKLASH The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING ***We don't own any of the music in the background***

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with the guys in SHAMAN'S HARVEST to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about their new album 'Rebelator', the costs of being on the road now, being creative in a parking lot, staying active during the shut down, and new music in the works already... Photo: Shaman's Harvest The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Kevin Jardine of the band SLAVES ON DOPE to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about THE KINGS OF QUARANTINE, covering Michael Stipe, playing covers to help the Roadie Relief fund, what's on the horizon for SLAVES ON DOPE, the Uplift Recording Studio, and who is going to win the Stanley Cup... Photo: Kevin Jardine/Uplift Recording Studio The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently sat down with Kris Rodgers of the band KRIS RODGERS & THE DIRTY GEMS to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about being from Maine, the band's new album "Still Dirty", playing covers to pay the bills, being signed to Steven Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records, and going to Berklee College of Music... Photo: Kris Rodgers The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Matt James of the band BLACKTOP MOJO to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about the risks of playing shows during a pandemic, the band's new self-titled album... a.k.a. '4', maturing as individuals and as a band, working out and getting in shape for the upcoming shows, and Ryan Kiefer being... well you know... Kiefer. Photo: Katarzyna Cepek The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Jordan Griffin of the band THEM EVILS to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about coffee being the new drug of rock stars, the band's new single 'Pour Out Another One' being a middle finger to Covid, world domination, and how the band will send you nudes if you buy their music and merch. Photo: THEM EVILS The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH's backing band MYLES KENNEDY and the CONSPIRATORS to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about the new solo album 'The Ides of March,' the song "Get Along" being inspired by Rodney King, how Jazz is a major influence, and being in another Mark Wahlberg movie. Photo: Chuck Brueckmann The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently caught up with Leigh Kakaty of the band POP EVIL to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how the pandemic has affected the band, tour bus prisons, the new album 'Versatile,' band members getting other jobs, the meaning behind the Rubik's Cube, and sports cards being a retirement fund. Photo: Amber Paredes The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently had a chance to catch up with Cody Kehn of the band ORINOCO to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how the pandemic has affected bands, building a home studio, releasing the new album "What A Relief," the onslaught of closing venues, how people mispronounce the band's name, and what the future holds for new music, videos, and shows. Photo: Cody Kehn The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX recently sat down with Kenneth Nixon of the band FRAMING HANLEY to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how the pandemic has affected bands, the importance of a back-up plan, releasing the new album "Envy" just before the world shut down, Alaska, and what the future holds for music and shows. Photo: Framing Hanley The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING *** The various background music heard during this podcast episode is not owned by The Liquid Conversations Podcast, or any of its ownership/staff/sponsors.***

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Scott Lucas of the band LOCAL H to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about the recent drive-in theatre shows, the future of music and shows, movies, and what the future holds... Photo: Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Movie Theatre The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Nick Huffman of The Looney Bin to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about being a bar/venue that supports the local music scene, bucket list performers, knowing what you are doing, and how to give back to the local community... Photo: Nick Huffman The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Jackyl vocalist Jesse James Dupree to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about if rockstars should be involved in politics, new bands that are making waves, and how people need to raise their kids right... Photo: Jesse James Dupree/Jackyl The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with metal-head funny man DON JAMIESON to talk about all things comedy. Take a listen to their chat about how comedy has changed to fit the hyper sensitive world nowadays, what's left on the bucket list, stealing podiums at The Looney Bin, Hot Tub hotel rooms, Greta Van Fleet, the new comedy album "Denim and Laughter," and what is in store for the future... Photo: Don Jamieson The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' hosts Aaron Nordstrom and Shawn SixX let it fly about The NAMM Show, boomers, learning to knife fight. and the forthcoming Gemini Syndrome album... Photo: Aaron Nordstrom The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with BLACKTOP MOJO vocalist Matt James in New Hampshire to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about Spotify stats, tour camaraderie, Billie Eilish, glamping, and millennials. Oh...and about how the snow has been chasing the band! Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with John Strickland and Joe Wilson of the band LULLWATER to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how a touring band doesn't get a snow day, pre-show energy, having to put on tire socks, and how making it to the stage is the real pay off. This is a real honest look at what being on the road is like for an independent band. Touring is not all fun and games, sometimes you have to white knuckle it to the next stop... Photo: Lullwater The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with drummer FELIX GRIFFIN (Ex. D.R.I.) on a sidewalk in Las Vegas to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about life on the road, crooked managers, playing a small venue, and if the band can get into Canada. This is a seriously honest look into the crossover/thrash world from a musician who has lived it... Photo: M.O.D. Classic line Up The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with BLACKTOP MOJO members Matt James, Matt Curtis, and Nathan Gillis at the ROCK USA festival to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about playing the main stage first, avoiding the label temptation, TOOL, the new album 'Under The Sun.' and how Drake's lyrics are going to end up being the equivalent to Chinese proverbs in 50 years. Yes, there was a Drake conversation in this episode!!! Oh... and there might have been a few adult beverages consumed before, during, and after the interview because you know... whiskey! Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Artie Alexander of the band DAMN YOUR EYES to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how songs plug into people's lives, a band not trying to sound like anyone else, wanting to be the TOM PETTY of Metal, and how the song 'Ascension' was inspired by the world we live in. This is a seriously in depth look at a band wanting to make honest music... for all the right reasons. Photo: DAMN YOUR EYES The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Rock-n-Roll comic DON JAMIESON at The Looney Bin in Bradley, IL to talk about all things comedy. Take a listen to their chat about how comedy has changed to fit the hyper sensitive world nowadays, touring with bands instead of comics, and what is in store for the future... ***This interview was recorded backstage at the Offical Dirtbag Venue Launch party 6/15/19*** Photo: Nicole Anders The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with the rock band DOLL SKIN to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about where the anger comes from, changing labels, becoming a different version of one's self on stage, the new album 'Love Is Dead And We Killed Her,' and what advice a young girl wanting to be in a band should hear. This is a seriously honest conversation with an extremely passionate band!!! Photo: Cameron Gile The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Sal Abruscato of A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about balancing music and family, keeping the dream alive, and playing music after all these years. This is a seriously honest look into the life of being a musician, parent, and how to balance the two. Photo: A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with drummer FELIX GRIFFIN (Ex. D.R.I.) to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about what's going on with M.O.D. Classic Line Up (M.O.D.), crooked managers, how bad the music industry can be, and what "Corruptover" means. This is a seriously honest look into the crossover/thrash world from a musician who has lived it... Photo: TAG Publicity The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with BUCKCHERRY vocalist JOSH TODD to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how Hip-Hop could be what Rock & Roll was 30 years ago, Buckcherry's 20 years in the game, how WARPAINT might be the band's best album yet, and how most active rock has become G-rated and forgettable. There was even some talk about skateboarding! Photo: Eyecandy Photography The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with NOTHING MORE's Daniel Oliver in Dallas to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about social media being a weird emotional currency, what gives people the confidence to make bold statements, how it's good to have people hate you, there being some new song riffs being floated around the band, their Grammy nod experience, and how the digital world of music affects our concept of good artistry. Photo: Masen Smith The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with David Silveria and Rich Nguyen of the band BI·AS to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about what luck has to do with making a great band, David removing the creative bridle, Rich finding bands on Craig's List, when new music is coming, and how BI·AS is a band that needs to get out on the road. Photo: BI·AS The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with Nick of DURTY NELLY'S "Boston's Friendliest Dive Bar" to talk about all things music, pubs, and whiskey clubs. Take a listen to their chat about what makes a great pub, telling stories through music, why the Whiskey Club at Durty Nelly's is so awesome, and what the future holds for this dive bar bastion in Boston... Photo: Durty Nelly's The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Michael Del Pizzo of the band SUNFLOWER DEAD to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about life after the makeup, being signed to the EMP Label Group, the success of the new album COMA, having social anxiety while being in a band, and trying to get back out on the road again with a new look... Photo: Sunflower Dead The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with John Strickland of the band LULLWATER to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about being on tour with Sevendust, the change in the band over the years, recording the new album in New Orleans, the differences of recording in full digital compared to analog, Voodoo being real, and when writing new music will start again... Photo: Lullwater The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with DIE FAST frontman and JUNKER DESIGNS founder TOD JUNKER to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about growing up by a Texas creek, starting Junker Designs, being an Artist versus a Musician, Tod's band Die Fast and his involvement with the movie ALITA: Battle Angel, and what the future might hold... Photo: One Bad Eye Photography The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' hosts Shawn SixX and Aaron Nordstrom caught up with DOYLE WOLFGANG VON FRANKENSTEIN to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about people stealing music, maintaining fitness on the road, meeting POST MALONE, Taylor Swift being metal, impressions of NAMM, and if playing in a band is a "job" or not. Photo: Randy R. Udell of R U Rockin' Photos The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with well known rock drummer and BONZO BASH/ RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED founder Brian Tichy to talk about all things BASH FEST 2019. Take a listen to their chat about the origins of Bonzo Bash, John Bonham, Randy Rhoads Remembered, the logistics of putting on an event like Bash Fest 2019, his new event honoring the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott, and what people can expect to experience at these highly anticipated NAMM week events. The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING WHEN: Thursday, January 24th, 2019 - Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 6:30 SHARP WHERE: The Yost Theater, 307 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 TICKETS: https://www.bashfest.us/ Limited VIP packages available at http://www.bashfest.us/ LINKS: Bashfest FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBashFest/ Randy Rhoads Remembered FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/RandyRhoadsRemembered/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/RandyRhoadsRememberd Bonzo Bash FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBonzoBash/ Press & VIP Contact Noelle Kim – [email protected] – 310.849.3444 — at The Yost Theater.

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about Robb's future plans on playing professionally, potentially making a thrash album with other artists, admiration for the band NOTHING MORE, whether NONPOINT is "back" and if so... where people think the band went, and whether or not playing in a band is a "job" or not. Photo: Francesca Ludikar The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX​ caught up with Marty McCoy​ of the band Bobaflex​ to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about bands recording covers nowadays, "Dark Times" potentially being the name of the next album, Bobaflex's time with TVT Records, and how being in a band is a full time job. Photo: Joseph Ward The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with the band METALACHI at The Rose in Pasadena, CA to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how the band created its own genre, how people used to come out just to make fun of them, how metal and mariachi purists might be angry because of the music they play, making original music, and what their plans for the future are... Photo: Metalachi (Photographer unknown) The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with the band RED DEVIL VORTEX at The Rose in Pasadena, CA to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how there is no days off or back up plan in for band, how things are different for metal bands in their home country of Brazil, how they made it on the Billboard charts with no big label support, and what their plans for the future are... Photo: Red Devil Vortex (Photographer unknown) The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX caught up with Crispin Earl of THE VEER UNION to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about the nasty "N" and "C" words, starting their own label after leaving Universal, how everyone is focused on the single, how doing a cover is a double edged sword, The new album "Decade II: Rock & Acoustic", and how the current line up is the best so far. Photo: The Veer Union (Photographer unknown) The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with Neil Fallon of CLUTCH backstage at the Worcester Palladium to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how becoming a father can make you a better story teller, how music sharing and social media has affected the band's exposure, the fans putting in as much work as the band over the years, how the new album "Book of Bad Decisions" has been received, and potential plans to get back in the studio fall of 2019. Photo: David Rippeto Photography The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with BLACKTOP MOJO guitarist Chuck Wepfer at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about going to Sin City to relax, being from the Midwest and playing in a Texas band, playing on Shiprocked, being the Metalhead in BTM, and the upcoming 3rd album. There was even a Ryan Kiefer mention or two. Oh... and there might have been a few adult beverages consumed before, during, and after the interview because you know... it's Vegas! Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX catches up with Roger Earl of FOGHAT at the 2018 Las Vegas Bike Fest to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how it feels to be playing after all these years, the excesses in Rock & Roll, remaking songs of yesteryear, having your manager be your wife, if being in a band is a real job, and new music coming from Earl & The Agitators. Comedy ensues in this interview for sure! Photo: FOGHAT The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX catches up with John Lodge of THE MOODY BLUES to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how if John still feels like he is "... just a singer in a rock & roll band", politics in songwriting, if being in a band is work or a luxury, being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the current tour, and if there is new music coming from John in the future. Photo: John Lodge Facebook/photog unknown The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX catches up with James Kottak of the band KINGDOM COME (and previously the SCORPIONS) to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about how it feels for the band to be celebrating a 30th anniversary, how the excesses of the past shapes a person now, being recruited by the Scorpions, being compared to another band, and if there is new music coming from KINGDOM COME. Photo: Ron Lyon Photo The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about being on cruise control, the death of Vinnie Paul and other artists, how the new album 'X' compares to the previous 9, how to survive in a band after 20 years, and what's next for NONPOINT. Photo: Elias Soriano Facebook (photog unknown) The Liquid Conversations podcast is proudly endorsed by DIRTBAG CLOTHING

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with the band BLACKTOP MOJO (after their set in Topeka, KS), and their friend/promoter Cody Nicolay to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about promoting shows, BTM's first show out of Texas, Kansas family, and again... how Kiefer pisses excellence. Oh... there might have been a few glasses of Texas Silver Star Whiskey consumed before, during, and after the interview. Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX catches up with "The Voice of Rock" GLENN HUGHES to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about getting sober, what it takes to maintain in the modern world of music, the new tour "Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live", the late LEMMY KILMISTER, and if there is new music coming from Glenn's other projects. Photography: Neil Zlozower

The Liquid Conversations' host Shawn SixX sits down with the band BLACKTOP MOJO (while literally rolling down the "Blacktop" towards Topeka, KS) to talk about all things music. Take a listen to their chat about not having a back-up plan, what it takes to be a better band, being honest on stage, and how Kiefer pisses excellence. Oh... there might have been a few glasses of Texas Silver Star Whiskey consumed before, during, and after the interview. Photo: BLACKTOP MOJO