Radioactive w/Mike Z

Haste The Day singer Stephen Keech called in to talk about their new album "Dissenter" (out now) as well as their headline show at the Glasshouse in Pomona on Friday, May 22 2026. Here's what we talked about: New album "Dissenter" (0-5) 5/22/26 at the Glasshouse (5-10) "Mandatory Metallica" (10-end)

Immolation vocalist/bassist Ross Dolan zoomed in to talk about their new album "Descent" (out now) as well as their tour with Behemoth coming to the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, May 21 2026. Here's what we talked about: new album "Descent" (0-9) "The Ephermeral Curse" song (9-12) "God's Last Breath" song (12-14) "Banished" instrumental song (14-17) 5/21/26 at Hollywood Palladium with Behemoth (17-23) Sports? (23-27) Mandatory Metallica (27-end)

Moodring leader Hunter Young zoomed in to talk about their 2nd album "Death Fetish" (out now). Here's what we talked about: Neuro-Imune Illness (0-6) "Death Fetish" album (6-13) Nu Metal Influence (13-15) Psycho Frame band (15-18) Music Producer (18-22) Mandatory Metallica (22-end)

The Amity Affliction singer Joel Birch zoomed in to talk about their new album "House of Cards" (out 4/24/26) and their headline tour coming to House of Blues Anaheim on Sunday, April 26 2026. Here's what we talked about: "House of Cards" album (0-5) 4/26/26 at House Of Blues Anaheim (6-7) 2025 "Summer Of Loud" tour (7-8) Mandatory Metallica (8-end)

Wage War singer Briton Bond zoomed in talk about their new EP "It Calls Me By Name" (out now) and their headline tour coming to House of Blues Anaheim on April 30, 2026. Here's what we talked about: EP "It Calls Me By Name" (0-6) 4/30/26 headline tour at HOB-A (6-8) guest features? (8-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp director David Fishof zoomed in as they are celebrating 30 years of Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp. We talked about the start of the camp, guest instructors, "Comedy" camp and more!

From Ashes To New singer Danny Case zoomed in to talk about their new album "Reflections" (out 4/17/26) and their tour with Black Veil Brides coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on 4/25/26. Here's what we talked about: "Reflections" album (0-11) 4/25/26 at Riverside Municipal Auditorium with BVB (11-16) Mandatory Metallica (16-end)

Sylosis leader Josh Middleton zoomed in to talk about their new album "The New Flesh" (out now) in addition to their tour with Bleed From Within coming to the Glasshouse in Pomona on Saturday, April 25 2026. Here's what we talked about: "The New Flesh" album (0-8) tour with Bleed From Within at Glasshouse on 4/25/26 (8-12) RIP Tom Searle of Architects (12-14) Mandatory Metallica (14-end)

Sponge singer Vin Dombroski zoomed in to talk about their concert at Stage Red in Fontana on Saturday, April 11 2026. Here's what we talked about: 30th Anniversary of 2nd album "Wax Ecstatic" (0-7) 4/11/26 concert at Stage Red in Fontana (7-9) Sammy Hagar (9-11) The Lucid (11-12) Sponge 1994 album "Can't Speak" cover (12-14) Mandatory Metallica (14-end)

Breaking In A Sequence singer Rich Nguyen zoomed in to talk about their single release headline concert at the Parish Room inside House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, April 3 2026. Here's what we talked about: 4/3/26 at the Parish Room inside House of Blues in Anaheim (0-2) Signing to TLG/Zoid The Label Group (2-7) drummer BC (7-8) growing up with producer Chris Collier (8-12) "Special Guests" at Parish Room House of Blues in Anaheim on 4/3/26 (12-end)

FFAA guitarist and producer Will Putney zoomed in to talk about the band's upcoming tour with Lamb of God coming to the YouTube Theater on 4/4/26. Here's what we talked about: 1st job in music: The Syndicate (0-3) "It Comes For You" song (3-5) Tour with Lamb Of God at YouTube Theater on 4/4/26 (5-8) Better Lovers band (8-9) Spite "New World Killer" album (9-10) Dying Wish "Flesh Stays Together" album (10-12) Advice for bands (12-13) Hunter Young (13-14) Mandatory Metallica (14-end)

THE HARA guitarist Zack Breen zoomed in to talk about their debut album "The Fallout" (out now). Here's what we talked about: band semantics (0-3) debut album "The Fallout" (3-13) Guitar (13-15) Bass? (15-19)

Little Caesar singer Ron Young zoomed in to talk about their upcoming concert at Stage Red in Fontana on Saturday, March 27 2026. We talked about the show, making their debut album, working with Bob Rock, being in the movie Terminator 2 and advice from David Lee Roth.

Butcher Babies singer Heidi Shepherd zoomed in to talk about their new single "Lost In Your Touch" as well as their headline tour hitting the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood on Wednesday, March 18 2026. Here's what we talked about: new single "Lost In Your Touch" (0-7) new album (7-12) Judge & Jury Records (12-14) 3/18/26 at the Whisky A Go Go (14-19) Living in Las Vegas (19-20) Mandatory Metallica (20-end)

Dario Lorina of Dark Chapel and Black Label Society zoomed in to talk about both bands and doing double duty LIVE at YouTube Theater on Friday, March 13 2026. Here's what we talked about: Dark Chapel (0-4) 3/13/26 Dark Chapel, Zakk Sabbath, BLS at YouTube Theater (4-9) RIP Jani Lane (9-12) Mandatory Metallica (12-end)

Pyschostick singer Rawb zoomed in to talk about their headline tour coming to the Teragram Ballroom on Sunday, March `1 2026. Here's what we talked about: 3/1/26 at Teragram Ballroom with Galactic Empire (0-7) "The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Rides Again" (7-9) Writing "Beer" song (9-11) Mandatory Metallica (11-end)

Jonas and Niklas from Katatonia called in to talk about their new album and headline tour coming to the Regent Theater on 2/28/26. Here's what we talked about: New album "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State" (0-3) 2/28/26 at the Regent Theater w/Rivers of Nihil (3-6) Touring with Opeth and Mikael Akerfeldt (6-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Slaughter singer Mark Slaughter called in to talk about "Rockaggedon" with Slaughter, Sebastian Bach and Stephen Pearcy with Warren DeMartini at Yaamava Theater on Thursday, February 26 2026. Here's what we talked about: "Rockaggedon" at Yaamava Theater on 2/26/26 w/Sebastian Bach & Stephen Pearcy w/Warren DeMartini (0-4) RIP Tim Kelly (4-7) Current Slaughter line up w/o Blas Elias (7-9) Fear No Evil 30th Anniversary (9-11) RIP Ozzy Osbourne (11-15) New Music Solo or with the band (15-17) Writing "Up All Night" song (17-end)

The entire band: Fire From The Gods zoomed in to talk about their new single "Human" and their headline tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on Friday, February 20 2026. Here's what we talked about: Myke Terry and new single "Human" (0-3) 2/20/26 at House of Blues in Anaheim (3-5) Sevendust tour 2026 (5-7) Myke Terry's band: Volumes (7-8) Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach (8-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine called in to talk about their self-titled album (out now). Here's what we talked about: "Behind The Mask" movie (0-3) "self-titled" album (3-6) "Puppet Parade" song (6-7) touring with Iron Maiden and beyond (7-end)

Nothing More bassist Daniel Oliver zoomed to talk about their headline tour coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, January 28 2026. Here's what we talked about: "Were In This Together" cover (0-3) 1/28/26 headline tour at RMA (3-8) Disturbed 25th Anniversary tour (8-10) your "Tombstone Song" Jenny? (10-11) "Mandatory Metallica" (11-end)

Motley Crue guitarist and solo artist John 5 zoomed in to talk about his concert with Living Colour on 1/23/26 at the Observatory OC. Here's what we talked about: 1/23/26 w/Living Colour at The Observatory OC (0-5) Motley Crue "Carnival Of Sins" tour at LB Amp on 9/19/26 (5-11) KISS (11-18) John 5 documentary (18-end)

David Ellefson of Metal Allegiance zoomed in to talk about their annual concert at House of Blues in Anaheim coming up on Thursday, January 22 2026. Here's what we talked about: Metal Allegiance concert at HOB on 1/22/26 (0-7) Metal Church (7-10) "Back To The Beginning" Concert (10-20) 40th Anniversary of "Peace Sells" (20-28) Mandatory Metallica (28-end)

Caskets singer Matt Flood zoomed in to talk about their new album "The Only Heaven You'll Know" (out now). Here's what we talked about: "The Only Heaven You'll Know" album (0-9) Touring in the states (9-10) Touring with Memphis May Fire (10-12) RIP Ozzy Osbourne (12-14) "Mandatory Metallica" (14-end)

CKY drummer Jess Margera zoomed in to talk about their new music and new bassist. Here's what we talked about: new single "Can't Stop Running" and new album (0-3) new bassist Mike Leon (3-4) Warped Tour (4-7) Deftones "Back To School" tour 2001 (7-8) Drumming Influences (8-10) Mandatory Metallica (10-end)

Orbit Culture leader Niklas Karlsson zoomed in back on 8/25/25 to talk about their new album "Death Above Life" (out now) which we talked about, as well as their industrial influence, touring with Slipknot and with Machine Head as well as my Metallica debate.

(recorded 8/26/25) Dayseeker singer Rory Rodriguez zoomed in to talk about their new album "Creature In The Black Night" (out now) and at the time touring with In This Moment (which the LA date ended up being cancelled). Dayseeker are returning home to rock House of Blues in Anaheim on 12/27/25. Here's what we talked about: new album "Creature In The Black Night" (0-7) touring with In This Moment (7-11) Silent Planet singer Garrett Russell (11-14) saying "HI" in person (14-19) Mandatory Metallica (19-end)

Death Angel singer Mark Osegueda zoomed in to talk about the 35th Anniversary of Act III tour coming to the Belasco on 12/17/25. Here's what we talked about: the making of the album Act III (0-6) 12/17/25 at the Belasco Theater concert celebration (6-11) New music (11-13) Kerry King band (13-15) Metal Allegiance (15-16) Mandatory Metallica (16-end)

John Bush of Armored Saint and Catagory 7 zoomed in to talk about a special concert on Saturday, December 13 at the Whisky A Go Go celebrating the four studio albums he made with Anthrax by performing those songs LIVE. Here's what we talked about: Getting the gig in Anthrax (0-9) "Safe Home" Music Video (9-14) Joey Vera & 12/13/25 at the Whisky (14-18) Catagory 7 (18-20) Armored Saint (20-24) Mandatory Metallica (24-end)

Dying Wish singer Emma Boster zoomed in to talk about their new album "Flesh Stays Together" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the Regent Theater in DTLA on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Flesh Stays Together" (0-5) Vocals (5-8) 12/9/25 at the Regent Theater in DTLA (8-11) touring with Poppy (11-13) Wedding and The Devil Wears Prada (13-end)

Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto zoomed in back on October 9 2025 to talk about their new EP "Struck Dead" & tour coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on December 3rd (which is why the drummer talk is outdated). Here's what we talked about: new EP "Struck Dead" (out now) 0-4 drummers 4-9 Ascendency 20th Anniversary tour at RMA on 12/3/25 (9-13) "TrivTooth" tour 2023 (13-15) "The Crusade" album (15-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Fox Lake guitarist Brandon Kemp zoomed in to talk about their new album "New World Heat" (out now) as well as their tour with Greyhaven coming to House Of Blues Anaheim on December 1 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "New World Heat" (0-10) 12/1/25 at House of Blues in Anaheim w/Greyhaven (10-13) California "must haves" (13-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Sanguisugabogg guitarist Drew Arnold zoomed in to talk about their new album "Hideous Aftermath" (out now) along with their headline tour coming to the Observatory on Wednesday, November 12 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Hideous Aftermath" (0-5) bass guitar? (5-7) "Repulsive Demise" song (7-11) 11/12/25 headline tour at Observatory (11-14) "Mandatory Metallica" (14-end)

Ozomatli's Uli Bella zoomed in to talk about their 30th Anniversary party at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella on Friday, November 7th 2025. Here's what we talked about: 30th Anniversary (0-8) 11/7/25 at Spotlight 29 Casino (8-10) New Music (10-16) Mandatory Metallica (16-end)

Avatar singer Johannes Eckerstrom zoomed in to talk about their new album "Don't Go In The Forest" (out on 10/31/25) along with their headline tour hitting Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Friday, November 7 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "Don't Go In The Forest" (0-16) 25th and 20th anniversaries coming in 2026 (16-19) 11/7/25 headline tour at Riverside Municipal Auditorium (19-26) Mandatory Metallica (26-end)

Spite's Alex and Darius Tehrani zoomed in to talk about their new album "New World Killer" (out 10/31/25) and being a part of the FFAK "Lonely God" tour coming to HOB-A (11/1/25) & Belasco (11/2/25). Here's what we talked about: "New World Killer" album (0-10) "Lonely God" tour with FFAK (10-16) "Mandatory Metallica" (16-end)

Blothar the Beserker of GWAR zoomed in to talk about their new EP "The Return Of Go Gor (out now) as well as their 40th Anniversary tour coming to House of Blues in Anaheim on 10/23/25. Here's what we talked about: "The Return of Gor Gor EP (0-5) GWAR Exhibition in LA (5-7) 40th Anniversary Tour at HOB-A on 10/23/25 (7-10) Mandatory Metallica (10-12) RIP Ozzy Osbourne

Lorna Shore drummer Austin Archey zoomed in to talk about their new album "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me" (out now) and their headline tour coming to the IE: Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Sunday, October 12 2025. Here's what we talked about: new album "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me" (0-13) 10/12/25 at Riverside Municipal Auditorium w/TBD (13-19) Mandatory Metallica (19-end)

Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst zoomed in to talk about their new album "Alienation" (out now) as well as their upcoming concert at Toyota Arena on October 6 2025 with Breaking Benjamin. Here's what we talked about: Reunion with Adam Gontier (0-3) new album "Alienation" (3-6) 10/6/25 at Toyota Arena w/Breaking Benajamin (6-9) Mandatory Metallica (9-end)

Mudvayne singer Chad Gray called in to talk about their upcoming tour at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, September 28 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album "LD50". Here's what we talked about: "LD50" 25th Anniversary tour on 9/28/25 at the Hollywood Palladium (0-5) "Hurt People Hurt People" new music (5-11) RIP Vinnie Paul and Ozzy Osbourne (11-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Chris and Maria from In This Moment called in to talk about their tour coming to the Hollywood Palladium on October 1 2025. Here's what we talked about: 20 years of In This Moment (0-1) 10/1/25 at the Hollywood Palladium (1-6) "Heretic" song featuring Kim Dracula & New Music (6-10) RIP Ozzy (10-13) Mandatory Metallica (13-end)

Chevelle drummer Sam Loeffler zoomed in to talk about their new album "Bright As Blasphemy" (out now) along with their headline tour coming to the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, September 26 2025. We also talked about his drum tech and drum influences as well as "Mandatory Metallica"

Pinkshift singer Ashrita Kumar zoomed in to talk about their new album "Earthkeeper" (out now) and their headline tour coming through So Cal in October, plus we talked about celebrating birthdays on the road and RIP Ozzy Osbourne

The Callous Daoboys singer Carson Pace zoomed in to talk about their new album "I Don't Want To See You In Heaven" (out now) and their headline tour coming to Chain Reaction on Saturday, September 20th. Here's what we talked about: new album "I Don't Want To See You In Heaven" (0-6) music videos (6-10) headline tour at Chain Reaction on 9/20/25 (10-14) Mandatory Metallica (14-end)

The entire band: Attack Attack on to talk about their new album "Attack Attack 2" (out now) and their "One Hit Wonder" headline tour coming to the Echoplex on 9/6/25. Here's what we talked about: new album "Attack Attack 2" (0-2) "Dance" w/Will Ramos of Lorna Shore (2-6) more new album talk (6-8) "One Hit Wonder" tour on 9/6/25 at the Echoplex (8-11) Warped Tour (11-13) Mandatory Metallica (13-end)

Face to Face guitarist Dennis Hill zoomed in to talk about his new side project called The Project" who have their debut concert coming up on Friday, August 29 2025 at Old Stump Brewing Company in Pomona, CA. Here's what we talked about: "The Project" (0-7) Face To Face (7-10) Warped Tour (10-12) RIP Ozzy (12-13) Mandatory Metallica (13-end)

Rad conversation with From Ashes To New voices Matt Brandyberry and Danny Case backstage at the Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach. We talked about their new single "New Disease", Warped Tour, new member, new album, wearing gloves on stage and RIP Ozzy

Great conversation with Alex Terrible and Jack Simmons of Slaughter To Prevail backstage at the Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach. AUDIO IS "TERRIBLE" for reals. The interview I was looking forward to the most and by far the worst audio quality and part of the risk you take recording live backstage at a festival

Caught up with the entire band: Oxymorons at the Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach. We talked about the Warped Tour, new music, brothers in a band together, 2nd leg of the Sleep Theory tour, RIP Ozzy and Tom Morello

Talked to Kami Kehoe backstage at the Warped Tour 2025 in Long Beach. We talked about her new EP "Kandy", fall tour with Seether, Daughtry and POD, playing drums, RIP Ozzy and more