Through The Never

Back From The Dead!!!! This title was a great choice for this band and this time....it was also appropriate for me as it's been too long since the last episode. So glad to be "not dead" again. *Check out this episode on Spotify or Anchor to hear it with clips/songs.

This episode includes albums reviews for new releases by Weezer and Foo Fighters. *Listen to this episdoe on Spotify to hear clips or songs discussed.

Not getting to enjoy live music this year really sucked....but there were some great singles released so I'll go over some of my favs. Also an Artist Spotlight on Small Town Titans with another great single this year. See you in 2021! *Listen to this episode on Spotify to hear it with songs/clips.

Quick review of the tracks on AC/DC's new album POWER UP! *Spotify episode will also include clips/songs from the album.

In this extended episode we look into actors that have seriously recorded/performed music, from well-known crossovers to more obscure finds. Levi from the Whiskey Bros Podcast joins me to review these attempts as we decide if it's worthy of praise or complete trash. *Music from the actors will be included in the Spotify episode.

The episode is a concert video review of Metallica's S&M2 event where they performed with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Marking a 20th anniversary of the first S&M, this unique concert contained newer songs and other special moments. My friend Mitch joins again to discuss and react to the recently released Blu-ray version (remixed and mastered with the band).  *This episode is also on (free) Spotify containing songs/clips from the show as released on the live album.

In this episode I take a look into Corey Taylor's first solo album (known as the vocalist for Stone Sour and Slipknot).

Last of the 5-part series evaluating a list of "Legendary Rock Albums with No Weak Songs" to determine if they truly deserve to be listed. This group of albums includes releases by Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age, King Crimson, and the Rolling Stones. My long time friend and professional drummer Mike Little joins me to discuss these as well as another selection he thought should have made the list. Also Mike shared with us a clip of the upcoming release from his current project: "Take Your Medicine" by Marron Chaplin. 

Album review of Lindsay Ell's new album "Heart Theory" that describes the journey of processing the stages of grief after the end of a serious relationship. My wife, who is also a fan, joins me to discuss this release and more about Lindsay Ell.

Episode 4 of a 5-part series evaluating a list of "Legendary Rock Albums with No Weak Songs" to determine if they truly deserve to be listed. This group focusses on "Grunge/Alternative" releases of the 90s including albums by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Deftones. My long time friend and bandmate Dustin joins me to discuss these as well as another selection he thought should have made the list.

Episode 3 of a 5-part series evaluating a list of "Legendary Rock Albums with No Weak Songs" to determine if they truly deserve to be listed. This group includes albums by AC/DC, Rush, Van Halen, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd. My Dad joins me to discuss these as well as another selection he thought should have made the list.

Episode 2 of a 5-part series evaluating a list of "Legendary Rock Albums with No Weak Songs" to determine if they truly deserve to be listed. This group includes albums by Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Rainbow, Weezer, and Rage Against The Machine. My friend Mitch returns to discuss these as well as another selection he thought should have made the list.

Episode 1 of a 5-part series evaluating a list of "Legendary Rock Albums with No Weak Songs" to determine if they truly deserve to be listed. This first group includes albums by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Radiohead and David Bowie. My long time friend and bandmate Lee joins me to discuss these as well as another selection he thought should have made the list.

On this episode I'm joined by my friend T.J. of the Whiskey Bros Podcast to talk about his collection of vinyl albums and why people still love to spin records. We discuss the upward trend of sales, the unique listening experience of records, and even some tips on starting your own collection. Don't forget to check out the Whiskey Bros Podcast on YouTube or podcast platforms (I also appeared on the April episode).

Album review of Trivium's new full release including my notes written for each song during my first listen. I also discuss the 2020 album from Five Finger Death Punch and a new single by Evanescence.

Well, everything is corona-cancelled!!! Unfortunately most live music events have been postponed or cancelled, but music is still happening and live performances are even taking place via streaming. On this episode I talk about the shake-up a viral outbreak causes and how artists are handling the situation.

Album review of Ozzy's new album "Ordinary Man" going over the details of recording the project, the players involved, and how it compares to the legendary act's expected standard.

Today we take a look into the Rock Hall, the 2020 Inductees, and those who deserve induction but somehow have never been honored.

In the first episode of 2020 I list my most anticipated rock/metal releases for the year. Also I give my own list of rock stars that have found success in more than one project.

This year's last episode of Through The Never. To finish off 2019 we will take a look at the top selling artists, streams, tours and trends of 2019. Thank you for a great start in 2019. See you in 2020!

Finally got to see TSO for the 1st time. This is a look into the epic music, production and experience that they are known for. At the end I included a quick chat with my 5yo daughter (podcast debut), who also attended to get another perspective.

This is a look back and review of a 2017 release that I recently discovered and can't get enough of. Apex is a concept album by the female-fronted Canadian power metal band Unleash The Archers. Check it out!

After some delay, Mike and I get together to discuss our experience at Louder Than Life 2019! This festival ended up becoming the year's biggest rock festival in the U.S. and we were excited to attend after last year's weather cancellation.

This is a look in the new album by Alter Bridge with some insight to the writing, recording and audio concept. Alter Bridge is one of my personal favs and I've been looking forward to this one!

My wife joins me again to talk about the first ever Exit 111 festival that we attended together over the weekend.

Joined by Mitch for a 2-part episode, we discuss music in film, soundtracks, and more.

Joined by Mitch for a 2-part episode, we discuss music in film, soundtracks, and more.

This is a review of the 1st annual Hometown Rising Festival in Louisville. My wife, who also attended the weekend event, joins in this review. *1st attempt at dual mics did not go as planned-will upgrade to improve audio for future episodes*

Quick overview of recent album released by Slipknot. Also included a few thoughts about Tool's new release "Fear Inoculum."

Quick overview on what to expect on "Through The Never"