Anne Erickson on Audio Ink

Metal royalty joins the show as Wendy Dio, the widow of Ronnie James Dio, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for a great discussion! Wendy just released a new memoir about Ronnie James Dio, "Rainbow in the Dark," and she and Anne discuss the book, the legacy of Ronnie and Wendy names her favorite Ronnie band. It's also Anne's birthday show, so she celebrates with you! It's a party, and you're invited! Join private Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Save: Use coupon code ANNEXO10 during checkout at Built.com for 10% off your full purchase.

It's a pleasure to welcome Puddle of Mudd (@PuddleofMudd) vocalist Wes Scantlin back on the show! Scantlin and host Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about the band getting back out there on the road, the legacy of "Come Clean," his relationship with Limp Bizkti frontman Fred Durst, new music and more. Anne also talks about she was championing Limp Bizkit on the show well before Lollapalooza 2021. Just sayin'. Join private Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Save: Use coupon code ANNEXO10 during checkout at Built.com for 10% off your full purchase. Thank you to Roger Jones for your amazing support for the show! XO

Thrilled to welcome a truly incredible guitarist on the show: Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Jeff and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss his debut solo song, "Haenim," more solo music in the works and all things Smashing Pumpkins, including the status of the band's upcoming, 33-song album and what it's like to work with Billy Corgan. It's a must-listen episode of the show! Join private Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Save: Use coupon code ANNEXO10 during checkout at Built.com for 10% off your full purchase.

We have '90s alternative rock royalty on the show this week, as founding member of Collective Soul (@CollectiveSoul), bass player Will Turpin, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson). It's a fascinating conversation about the '90s grunge and alternative movement, as well as what's new with Collective Soul and the band's upcoming tour with Better than Ezra and Tonic. Join the fun! Support on Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Save: Use coupon code ANNEXO10 during checkout at Built.com for 10% off your full purchase! Shout out: Thanks to Roger Jones for his awesome support! Roger, you're the best. :)

Welcoming rock royalty on the show! The incredible Wolfgang Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his new album with Mammoth WVH (@MammothWVH), memories of his amazing father Eddie Van Halen, touring with Guns N' Roses and much more. Rock the show NOW! Support on Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Save: Use coupon code ANNEXO10 during checkout at Built.com for 10% off your full purchase! Shout out: Thanks to Roger Jones for his incredible support! Roger, you're the best. :)

It's a pleasure to welcome founding Helloween member Michael Weikath on the show! Helloween (@HelloweenOrg) is one of the biggest power metal bands out of Germany. On the show, Weikath and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss the band's new album with their newly reunited lineup, plus the state of heavy metal music around the world. Anne also discusses how great it feels when a band, at long last, gets back with its classic members. Support on Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Exclusive coupon codes for listeners: Use ANNEXO10 at Built.com at checkout for 10% off Use ANNEXO30 at Thegreatnorth.net at checkout for 30% off  

It's time to kick off a new season of the show! You know things are going to be extra exciting for the new season, starting with a fantastic guest: Staind (@Staind) guitarist Mike Mushok. He joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about the 20th anniversary of "Break the Cycle," which features Staind's mega-hit, "It's Been Awhile" and many more hits. They also delve into why people connect with the post-grunge genre and bands such as Staind. Tune in NOW! Support on Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com.

You know the season finale is extra exciting... ;) Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) reflects on the past season of the show and gives a little secret insight into how she records the show and what makes the program so unique. She also discusses some great guests that have appeared this season, including Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Rick Allen of Def Leppard and Charlie Benante of Anthrax. Are you ready for next season? It's coming! Thank you so much for listening to the show each week. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com.

We're welcoming true rock royalty onto the show: Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) drummer Rick Allen (@RickAllenLive)! Not only is Allen a celebrated drummer; he's also a fantastic artist. In this exciting show, Allen joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss his "Wings of Hope" artwork and why he chose to create art of the late, great Eddie Van Halen, as well as what's new with Def Leppard, what is was like getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more. Buckle up for this one! Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio at https://AudioInkRadio.com!

This episode brings the metal! Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new solo album, "Silver Linings," how he met his girlfriend, Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies, how music helped him through the lockdown period, the new Anthrax "Among the Living" graphic novel and much more. Anne also discusses seeing and photographing Anthrax on Slayer's farewell tour. Listen loud! Be friends with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio at https://AudioInkRadio.com!

Who doesn't love a good party anthem? After this past year, let's face it, it's time to party. From Kiss to Usher to Christina Aguilera, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses some of the greatest party songs and anthems of all time in this new episode. She gets into a range of genres, so there's something for everyone. Who can forget songs like "Dirrty" from Christina Aguilera and "Rock and Roll All Nite" from Kiss? Classics! Anne also reminisces about some of the songs on the list. Join the party and listen to the show! Link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's such an honor to have legendary Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) guitarist Stone Gossard (@SGossard) on the show. As one of the founding members of Pearl Jam, Gossard knowns pretty much everything about the early '90s Seattle scene. He and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss his record label, Loosegroove Records, and their new release from early Seattle punk band The Living, a band which featured a teenage Duff McKagan. It's a fascinating discussion on Seattle history! Link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com. Follow Audio Ink Radio, the publication, at http://AudioInkRadio.com. Get inked!

Legendary metal vocalist Geoff Tate (@GeoffTate) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss his upcoming album with Sweet Oblivion, "Relentless," and why he's against labeling bands and putting them into a specific genre. Tate also reminisces about his time fronting Queensryche and his favorite albums with the band. Finally, Tate and Erickson discuss the return of live music. Link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio, the publication, at http://AudioInkRadio.com! XO

One of metal's greatest voices, Simone Simons (@SimoneSimons) of Epica (@Epica), joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on the show to talk about the band's new album, "Omega," and more. Simone and Anne also discuss what it's like being a woman in metal music today compared to when Epica was starting out. "Women in the scene are more prominent and also more respected or accepted for the fact that we have talent and can work hard and can succeed," Simone says. Link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio, the publication, at http://AudioInkRadio.com! XO

It's never easy when a band loses a key member and decides to forge ahead, but a handful of bands do it successfully. Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses some bands that have switched lead vocalists and found great success, such as AC/DC, Killswitch Engage, Iron Maiden and Queensryche. Then, talented Queensryche (@Queensryche) vocalist Todd La Torre joins the conversation to talk about his deeply personal solo album, "Rejoice in the Suffering," and more. Link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink at http://AudioInkRadio.com! XO

There are those who follow trends, and then there are those who make the trends. German metal guitarist Michael Schenker is the latter, having forged a unique guitar sound for five decades and counting. On this episode, Schenker (@MW_Schenker) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his new album, "Immortal," his love for guitar and why he's closed the chapter on his time with UFO and the Scorpions. Anne also discusses why she hopes Mudvayne reunites this year! Also, make sure to link up with Anne on socials at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink at http://AudioInkRadio.com! XO

I'm so hype to have Josh Todd of Buckcherry (@Buckcherry) on the Audio Ink Radio podcast this week. Anyone who has been to a Buckcherry show knows he throws it down! The band has a live stream show this week, so that's a hot topic on the episode, plus Todd and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talk about the band's new album, which they're recording right now in Nashville. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com and support the show by linking up on socials at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

Welcome to the Audio Ink Radio Halloween Special! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. ;) Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) hosts the show, talking about her favorite music-related costumes (like Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, back when they were a thing), horror movies, haunted houses, candy (duh, candy corn) and more. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news, features, critique and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. Happy Halloween! XO

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) The incredible Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust (@Sevendust) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about the band's new album, "Blood & Stone," the recent passing of Eddie Van Halen and more. Link up with Anne on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/AshlleyAnne and Twitter at http://Twitter.com/AnneErickson. Keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's a new week, and a new, great episode! I love talking about rock and metal music history on the show. In this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Kevin Martin of Candlebox (@Candlebox) to talk about the band's new song, "Let Me Down Easy," and what it was like growing up in Seattle during the grunge explosion of the late-'80s and early-'90s. It's a fascinating look back on that influential period in music culture. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's heartbreaking to hear of the death of the great Eddie Van Halen. To say he was one of rock's most iconic guitarists doesn't begin to describe his gifts and influence on music. Let's remember Eddie Van Halen and celebrate his life together. In this show, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talks about the one time she got to see Eddie Van Halen in concert and describes why it was so significant to her. Prayers for Eddie. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's such an honor to welcome the one and only Rob Halford of Judas Priest (@JudasPriest) on the show this week. Halford has his debut autobiography out, "Confess," and he and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss the new book, what it felt like opening up about his life story, he desire to do a second book - yes second! - and more. Anne also talks about what the music of Judas Priest means to her and recalls one particular concert where her mom kept getting hit on by Judas Priest fans! Oh, my. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) Steve Riley joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about his new album, "Renegades," with his version of L.A. Guns, plus Steve and Anne go in-depth about the Sunset Strip scene back in the '80s. It's a fascinating journey though music history with fun stories! Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's great to have you back for another great episode! Big thanks to 3 Doors Down (@3DoorsDown) frontman Brad Arnold (@Brad3DD) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his debut solo song, "Wicked Man," as well as the 20th anniversary of "The Better Life." Anne also reminisces about how Brad was one of her first major interviews and remembers how much "The Better Life" meant to her growing up. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's a podcast party when Steel Panther is on the show! The great Michael Starr (@MichaelStarr) of Steel Panther (@Steel_Panther) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's first-ever drive in concerts, the status of new Steel Panther music, the memory of Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot and much more. Oh, and would he do a duet with Chris Jericho and Sebastian Bach? We find out! Connect with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and AudioInkRadio.com. XO

Welcome back to another great episode! Today, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Maurizio Iacono of heavy metal band Kataklysm (@KataklysmBand). They talk about the band's new album, "Unconquered," and why he believes the inclusive metal community has a "good message" of unity for the world today. This episode is a must-listen if you are a metalhead! Hook up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Lots of amazing guests on the way, so make sure you're subscribed to get a personal notice about the latest episodes! Get inked! xo

Warrant unleashed their seminal "Cherry Pie" album in September of 1990, which means this year marks the 30th anniversary of the record. Warrant (@WarrantRocks) vocalist Robert Mason (@RobertMasonVox), who also performs in The End Machine, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this episode to talk all things "Cherry Pie," the '80s rock heyday, new music, working with George Lynch and Jeff Pilson in The End Machine and so much more. This is a fantastic interview, and Mason has great insights into rock 'n' roll! Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

It's a pleasure to welcome Framing Hanley (@FramingHanley) frontman Kenneth Nixon to the podcast! Nixon joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's latest album, "Envy," their recent concert - yes, concert! - in Alaska, the future of Framing Hanley and if they ever get tired of playing their popular cover of Lil Wayne's song, "Lollipop." Make sure to subscribe to the podcast-- just search "Audio Ink Radio" wherever you listen to podcasts! Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

Let's switch it up! We've had so many great interviews on the podcast lately, and it's been a while since we've had a topic-based episode. I figured, why not? This is a very different episode than normal, because I spliced together breaks from my Audio Ink show. The theme is concerts- first concerts, last concerts (hopefully not forever), strangest concerts. If you're listening to this one, you're very special, because I'm not promoting this episode. It's just a random, refreshing episode, and I hope you enjoy it! XO ~Anne

Big thanks to the great Michael Sweet (@MichaelHSweet) of Stryper (@Stryper) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on her birthday week podcast! They talk about Stryper's new album, "Even the Devil Believes," his faith and the importance of love and loving each other during this time of division. Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo