The Big Rock Show

Last show of 2011, Season Six of The Big Rock Show. Interview with Brad Borchers, lead vocalist of Kill Box. Hailing from Covington Kentucky and formed just a few short months ago, Kill Box are already making a name for themselves! Discussions focus on the bands brand new, self-titled debut EP, the writing and recording for the new disk, a bit of history on the band, their signing to Indie label "Rat Pak Records", writing for a full length album (to be released late next year), and much more! Includes 2 brutal tracks from their as yet unreleased EP: "The Changing" and "Coming Back". AIR TIME: 31 Minutes.

A Special Edition of The Big Rock Show, featuring a fun interview with Brian "Head" Welch (formerly of Korn). Discussions focus on his as yet unreleased EP, the lead off hit single from the upcoming disk entitled "Paralyzed", possible tour dates, the writing and recording for the new album, gear talk, and much more! Includes 2 songs ~ the new single "Paralyzed"; and "Re-bel" (from 2008's "Save Me From Myself"). AIR TIME: 29 Minutes.

Mike Levine, one of the founding members, and bassist of Triumph, makes a return visit to The Big Rock Show! Celebrating Triumph's 30th Anniversary on September 19th of this year, and in honor of the event, the band have reissued Triumph's classic breakthrough album, 1981's "Allied Forces" as a killer vinyl package! Discussions include the decision to reissue "Allied Forces" as a 30th Anniversary vinyl edition, the differences between making a vinyl album today~as opposed to 1981, memories from that year and more! Mike also takes the time to explain, in quite some detail, on what it would take for the band to tour, and why they haven't yet. "Allied Forces" was certified Platinum, and has gone on to sell an impressive 2.5 million copies worldwide and spawned two of Triumph's most beloved and enduring arena rock anthems – "Fight the Good Fight" and "Magic Power", both of which are played on the show. AIR TIME: 40 Minutes.

Interview with power-house vocalist Ronny Munroe (the voice of Metal Church, Presto Ballet and more!). Discussions focus on Ronny's as yet unreleased, wicked new disk entitled, "Lords Of The Edge", the writing and recording for the new disk, guest appearances by Chris Caffery of TSO and Savatage, Stu Marshall of Empires Of Eden and Michael Wilton of Queensryche, plus a breakdown of the 12 blistering tracks from "Lords Of The Edge". Includes 2 kick ass songs: "Just Breathe" and "The Vision". "Lords Of The Edge" is available for pre-order, as well as a pre-order bundle consisting of a LIMITED EDITION t-shirt/AUTOGRAPHED poster/CD, all available at: http://www.ratpakrecords.com/ronnymunroe

Interview with lead vocalist Biff Byford of Saxon. Discussions focus on the writing and recording of Saxon's 19th studio album entitled, "Call To Arms" (release date in North America September 27th), tour dates, Biff's son Sebastian (who makes a guest appearance on the video "Hammer Of The Gods"), Biff's favorites off the new disk and much more! Includes two songs off "Call To Arms" ~ the lead-off single "Hammer Of The Gods" and the ochestral version of the title track, "Call To Arms". AIR TIME: 29 Minutes.

On a Special Edition of The Big Rock Show, I chat with Charlie Benante about the first studio album by Anthrax in 8 years entitled, "Worship Music"(release date: September 13th, 2011). Talks focus on the writing and recording for the new disk, Charlie's thoughts on a few of the songs, his favorite/s off the new disk, the return of Joey Belladonna as lead vocalist, and much more! Includes 2 songs from Worship Music: "Fight 'Em Till You Can't" and "The Devil You Know". AIR TIME: 41 Minutes.

Interview with Vivian Campbell, guitarist of Def Leppard.  Discussions focus on various side-projects that Vivian is involved in, the new Def Leppard release (their first live album ever!) entitled Mirror Ball, and much more! Includes 2 songs, one from the bands 1993 release Retro Active entitled "Two Steps Behind" (original acoustic version) and the other off Def Leppards new live disk Mirror Ball entitled "Undefeated". AIR TIME: 30 Minutes.

A fun and very entertaining interview with Randy Cooper, lead guitarist for Texas Hippie Coalition (THC).  Discussions focus on the bands sophomore album entitled Rollin', tour dates, Dean guitars, Dimebag, and fun road stories!  Also includes two songs, both off the bands latest release: "Pissed Off And Mad About It" and "Groupie Girl". AIR TIME: 46 Minutes. 

An interview from the road with JD DeServio, bassist of BLS, who also has his own side project, a band called 'Cycle of Pain'. Includes 2 songs, one from Black Label Society's recently released album 'Order Of The Black' entitled "Overlord" and the other from 'Cycle of Pain's' self titled debut album released last year called "5". AIR TIME: 26 MINUTES.

Interview with the Metal God himself, Mr. Rob Halford, who makes another return to The Big Rock Show for a fun and entertaining visit! Discussions include: the Halford band's recently released disk entitled, "Halford IV: Made of Metal", a scare at one of the recording sessions, his fans, Ozzy...as well, Rob talks about some of his more personal, heartfelt lyrics on "Made of Metal" including discussions on his sobriety. Includes 2 songs, both of them off the new disk, "Mower" and "25 Years". AIR TIME: 32 Minutes.

A fun and always entertaining interview with Todd Kerns, bassist and backing vocalist for Slash's touring band, as well as being the lead vocalist for The Sin City Sinners, a band he formed with his good friend Brent Muscat of Faster Pussycat fame. Includes 2 songs, one from the limited edition CD by Slash "Live In Manchester" entitled "Slither" and the other from the Sin City Sinners debut album "Exile on Fremont Street" entitled "Goin' To Vegas". AIR TIME: 52 Minutes.

Interview with drummer extraordinaire, Charlie Benante of Anthrax, who has been credited as one of the pioneers of the double-bass. Includes 2 songs, one from Anthrax's 1985 release “Spreading The Disease” entitled Armed and Dangerous,and the second tune from their 1987 release “Among The Living” entitled Caught In A Mosh. AIR TIME: 28 minutes.