https://www.razorwisconsin.com/cutting-edge-countdown/enMusicWoodward Communications Inchttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/feeb32217b5ae2e6301b0568ed044c4f.jpghttps://www.razorwisconsin.com/cutting-edge-countdown/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:29:15 +0000CutterWoodward Podcast Networkcutter@wcmnew.comRock and Roll interviews, topics, discussions and sometimes acoustic performances with no rules and no filters.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-462-eric-v-of-i-prevail--73263837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73263837Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:05:29 +0000CutterHe's back from his honeymoon and he's ready to roll and to possibly rock. Eric Vanlerberghe is the lead singer and front man from the Detroit based metal core band I Prevail. Eric and I always seem good for a mid album cycle catch up, but this time...1162australia,conversation,cuttermedia,detroit,eric,fans,friends,gaming,honeymoon,i,japan,metalcore,nerd,prevail,touring,vanlergerghe,vocalisttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-461-taylor-momsen-of-the-pretty-reckless--73093175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73093175Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:57:49 +0000CutterJoining us for a conversation about maybe the most personal record of the year called 'Dear God's whole getting ready for soundcheck to open for the legendary AC/DC it's non other than the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless Taylor Momsen! 784ac/dc,backstage conversation,dear god,interview,on tour,pretty reckless,taylor momsenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-460-jaya-of-the-hu--72895568The Hun about to see the light of day and a tour with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bout to kick off, I catch up with Jaya of The Hu. 

Note: We are having this conversation via a translator so be patient while listening.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72895568Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:20:05 +0000CutterThe Hu are an internationally known, global sensation, Mongolian rock band. Now the words "Mongolian rock band" isn't something you hear everyday yet The Hu have been able to succesfully marry tradiation Mongolian music and hard rock together in way...The Hun about to see the light of day and a tour with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bout to kick off, I catch up with Jaya of The Hu. 

Note: We are having this conversation via a translator so be patient while listening.]]>954conversation,culture,cuttermedia,history,hu,interview,jaya,mash-ups,mongol,mongolia,mongolian,music,rock,singing,throat,tradiontionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-459-kevin-martin-of-candlebox--72764597Can't Quit You Tour. My morning show co-host Laura Lee joins me for this conversation with one of the most successful bands of the 90s and beyond. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764597Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:29:39 +0000CutterCelebrating more than 30 years of Candlebox, lead singer Kevin Martin returns to the Rockcast and The Cutting Edge Countdown to kick off the Can't Quit You Tour. My morning show co-host Laura Lee joins me for this conversation with one of the most...Can't Quit You Tour. My morning show co-host Laura Lee joins me for this conversation with one of the most successful bands of the 90s and beyond. ]]>101790s,american,behind,bush,candlebox,can't,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,far,grunge,interview,kevin,lucy,martin,quit,rock,seattle,tour,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-458-saosin--72567158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72567158Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:24 +0000CutterThe band Saosin were darlings of the scene in the early 2000s, releasing their fan favorite self-titled album 20 years ago. It's hard to believe that to date, they have only released 3 full-length albums. The times they are a-changing, with a new...167820th,anniversary,beau,burchill,conversation,cuttermedia,emo,emocore,hard,interview,music,new,phil,rock,saosin,sgrossofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-457-eva-under-fire--72350317Villianous just around the corner, lead singer Amanda Lyberg is back on Cutter's Rockcast. This band is THE band to watch in 2026.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72350317Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:34:05 +0000CutterWith the release of the new Eva Under Fire new album Villianous just around the corner, lead singer Amanda Lyberg is back on Cutter's Rockcast. This band is THE band to watch in 2026.Villianous just around the corner, lead singer Amanda Lyberg is back on Cutter's Rockcast. This band is THE band to watch in 2026.]]>1482amanda,brink,cuttermedia,efu,eva,evaunderfire,fire,heavy,interview,itm,lyberg,maria,metal,mother,singer,therapist,therapy,underfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-456-kenny-wayne-shepherd--72214710Ledbetter Heights to huge success, and remember this is the album before his timeless mainstay "Blue on Black." Featuring hit radio songs "Deja Voodoo" and "Aberdeen" it reasonated with millions of people at a time when hair metal had faded and grunge was all the rave. Now 30 years later Kenny has been on the road playing the album from start to finish and put out a re-recorded version called Ledbetter Heights (30th Anniversary Sessions). 

This conversation was also recorded for my morning show WAPL Mornings With Laura Lee & Cutter along with my show The Cutting Edge Countdown, so Laura joined me for the talk and Kenny has some nice words for his history with the station WAPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72214710Thu, 28 May 2026 20:19:00 +0000CutterKenny Wayne Shepherd is by far one of the most prolific modern blues musicians and one of the few that have had crossover hit songs on rock radio. 32 years ago he released his debut album Ledbetter Heights to huge success, and remember this is the...Ledbetter Heights to huge success, and remember this is the album before his timeless mainstay "Blue on Black." Featuring hit radio songs "Deja Voodoo" and "Aberdeen" it reasonated with millions of people at a time when hair metal had faded and grunge was all the rave. Now 30 years later Kenny has been on the road playing the album from start to finish and put out a re-recorded version called Ledbetter Heights (30th Anniversary Sessions). 

This conversation was also recorded for my morning show WAPL Mornings With Laura Lee & Cutter along with my show The Cutting Edge Countdown, so Laura joined me for the talk and Kenny has some nice words for his history with the station WAPL.]]>113130th,anniversary,blues,conversation,cuttermedia,guitar,heights,interview,kenny,ledbetter,lousiana,music,shepherd,wapl,wayne,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-455-cody-quistad-of-wage-war--72008632It Calls Me By My Name. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72008632Wed, 27 May 2026 15:06:00 +0000CutterWage War might be one of the most popular of the heavy leaning metal-core bands out right now. On top of that, if you're paying close attention you might notice Cody Questad's stamp on modern music every where you turn. He's an incredible songwriter...It Calls Me By My Name. ]]>1068band,blindfold,cody,conversation,cuttermedia,florida,heavy,interview,metal,music,quistad,songwritting,swamp,wage,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-454-lajon-witherspoon-of-sevendust--71894093One is out now, and it's filled with the heavy grooves and catchy choruses that only Sevendust can truly pull off.

Lajon Witherspoon is the soulful lead singer of Sevendust and truly one of the nicest human beings on the planet. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71894093Fri, 08 May 2026 11:10:06 +0000CutterSevendust may seriously be one of the most influential hard rock bands in history, and on their 15th studio album, they are once again proving why. One is out now, and it's filled with the heavy grooves and catchy choruses that only Sevendust can...One is out now, and it's filled with the heavy grooves and catchy choruses that only Sevendust can truly pull off.

Lajon Witherspoon is the soulful lead singer of Sevendust and truly one of the nicest human beings on the planet. ]]>909band,conversation,cuttermedia,heavy-metal,interview,lajon,lead,metal,music,one,popular,sevendust,singer,soul,unbreakable,witherspoontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-453-billy-morrison--71736567The Morrison Project featuring the song "Crack Cocaine." The song had Ozzy on vocals and it quickly shot to number one. Then, as part of a expanded edition Billy put out another song with Ozzy called "Gods Of Rock N' Roll" and it sounded like a song that would be a swan song, unforuntly it was. Now, Billy is back with a new song called "Becoming" with Sully Erna from Godsmack singing and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme on guitar. It's part of a new solo project called Hallow due out later this year. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71736567Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000CutterFrom the legends like Billy Idol and The Cult to creating music with the Godfather of Heavy Metal himself, Ozzy Osbourne, this is the career of Billy Morrison. A couple of years ago Billy put out The Morrison Project featuring the song "Crack...The Morrison Project featuring the song "Crack Cocaine." The song had Ozzy on vocals and it quickly shot to number one. Then, as part of a expanded edition Billy put out another song with Ozzy called "Gods Of Rock N' Roll" and it sounded like a song that would be a swan song, unforuntly it was. Now, Billy is back with a new song called "Becoming" with Sully Erna from Godsmack singing and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme on guitar. It's part of a new solo project called Hallow due out later this year. ]]>1410becoming,billy,conversation,cult,cuttermedia,erna,godsmack,hallow,idol,interview,morrison,music,osbourne,ozzy,rock,rock-n-roll,solo,sulltfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-452-joel-birch-of-the-amity-affliction--71575341House of Cards, touches on the emotions of losing a Mom who wasn't always there the way her kids maybe would have wanted her to be. Joel is at some of his most poignant on this album, and the music follows suit. Let's dive in with lyricist and vocalist Joel Birch. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71575341Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000CutterWhen it comes to metalcore, there is something in the water in Australia. The Amity Affliction have been at that game for a long time and have amassed an insane and rabid fanbase along the way, not just in Australia or Europe, but here in the United...House of Cards, touches on the emotions of losing a Mom who wasn't always there the way her kids maybe would have wanted her to be. Joel is at some of his most poignant on this album, and the music follows suit. Let's dive in with lyricist and vocalist Joel Birch. ]]>2022affliction,album,amity,australia,birch,cards,conversation,core,cuttermedia,house,interview,joel,lyricist,metal,metalcore,new,vocalisttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-451-brandon-saller-of-atreyu--71348553The End is Not the End, the old school has met the new school. On top of that a tour with the most influential band in modern heavy music, Sevendust, kicks off this week. It's good to be in Atreyu right now, let's find out more from lead singer Brandon Saller. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71348553Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000CutterAtreyu at this point are the elder statesmen of metal-core and they're embracing it. That doesn't mean they are slowing down, in fact you could make the argument that Atreyu are busier and more relevant now then ever before. With a new album coming...The End is Not the End, the old school has met the new school. On top of that a tour with the most influential band in modern heavy music, Sevendust, kicks off this week. It's good to be in Atreyu right now, let's find out more from lead singer Brandon Saller. ]]>1437atreyu,brandon,conversation,cuttermedia,heavy,interview,metalcore,music,saller,sevendustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-450-molly-rennick-of-living-dead-girl--71190846Exorcism they are back with their 2nd efford, an album called Conspiracy. You do get what expect, but plus a lot more. They are heavy, Molly screams her ass off, but also sings her ass off. Time to introduce you to your new favorite horror themed metal band, Living Dead Girl. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71190846Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000CutterIt's not just a fun band name named after a Rob Zombie song, Living Dead Girl are the real deal. Molly Rennick is the lead singer and mastermind behind the horror themed metal band and she's all in 110%. After gaining some steam with their 2021...Exorcism they are back with their 2nd efford, an album called Conspiracy. You do get what expect, but plus a lot more. They are heavy, Molly screams her ass off, but also sings her ass off. Time to introduce you to your new favorite horror themed metal band, Living Dead Girl. ]]>938behind,conversation,cuttermedia,dead,fronted,girl,hard,heavy,horror,interview,living,metal,molly,music,rennick,rock,scenes,the,themed,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-449-matt-brandyberry-of-from-ashes-to-new--71068285Reflections, due out on April 17th. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71068285Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:42:24 +0000CutterWhen you start a band, you have a certain number of goals you'd like to hit. Get a deal, record a record, go on tour, rinse and repeat. The ultimate goal is to just make a living doing what you love. For Matt Brandyberry, it's not enough. Matt wants...Reflections, due out on April 17th. ]]>2218ashes,better,brandyberry,conversation,cuttermedia,fatn,from,hard,interview,matt,new,noise,reflections,rock,shinedown,superbowl,to,touringtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-448-jake-diab-of-autumn-kings--70837323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70837323Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:02 +0000CutterAfter 2 top 20 rock singles and a couple amazing tours, the Canadian based (even though Jake lives in Detroit now) rap influenced hard rock band Autumn Kings are back with new music! "Gone, Gone, Gone" was co-written by Charlie Scene of Hollywood...1922autumn,charlie,co-write,co-writers,cuttermedia,diab,guitar,guitarist,hard,hollywood,interview,jake,kings,music,riffs,rock,scene,songs,undeadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-447-bridges-ablaze--70755395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70755395Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:02 +0000CutterBrian and Ruben from the Austin based metal band Bridges Ablaze join me because why not. We are all about introducing new music on this podcast and via my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown, and it doesn't get any newer than this. While the band...1646ablaze,austin,bridges,conversation,cuttermedia,guitar,heavy,interview,metal,metal-core,progressive,shredding,solos,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-446-neal-middleton-of-royal-bliss--70615530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70615530Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:17:49 +0000Cutter20 years ago the Salt Lake City, Utah based band Royal Bliss put out their debut album, then the economy crashed and the upward trajactory of the band was put on hold. A couple more albums and a ton of touring saw the band hitting on all gears 10...1978band,bliss,cuttermedia,hero,houston,interview,middleton,neal,rock,royal,underrated,unsung,utahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-445-jacoby-shaddix-of-papa-roach--70284024Infest. Not too long after that, I met Jacoby while doing radio stuff, and he was doing press, and we've stayed in touch ever since. So when Papa Roach, who are fresh off the biggest year of their carreer released a new song, I reached out and said let's chat for my show The Cutting Edge Countdown and for this podcast Cutter's Rockcast. There's a lot to celebrate if you're Jacoby Shaddix, and new music is only part of it.

*photo credit for this episode belongs to Decker from Razor 94.4/1047*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70284024Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:00:09 +0000CutterTwenty-six years ago, I was a few months into my first ever radio gig. Tweny-six years ago, Papa Roach were putting out their second full-length album and first to be released on a major label called Infest. Not too long after that, I met Jacoby while...Infest. Not too long after that, I met Jacoby while doing radio stuff, and he was doing press, and we've stayed in touch ever since. So when Papa Roach, who are fresh off the biggest year of their carreer released a new song, I reached out and said let's chat for my show The Cutting Edge Countdown and for this podcast Cutter's Rockcast. There's a lot to celebrate if you're Jacoby Shaddix, and new music is only part of it.

*photo credit for this episode belongs to Decker from Razor 94.4/1047*]]>1227american,conversation,cuttermedia,cutting-edge,elder,emo,festivals,interview,jacoby,music,nu-metal,papa,roach,rockcast,shaddix,statesmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-444-dameon-aranda-of-aranda--70150710
New Aranda song "You Don't Wanna Know" is available now with a new album called Are you Not Entertained? is due out this spring. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70150710Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:02 +0000CutterDameon and his brother Gabe Aranda started their band as teenages in Oklahoma City officially in 2001. The two musicians/song writers hit their stride a few years later amazing a few top 20 rock radio hits, and even giving a song to Kelly Clarkson...
New Aranda song "You Don't Wanna Know" is available now with a new album called Are you Not Entertained? is due out this spring. ]]>1552aranda,bands,brothers,conversatoin,cuttermeida,dameon,interview,music,new,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-443-dave-mustaine-of-megadeth--70018038
Megadeth's self-titled album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and features his version of the Metallica classic "Ride The Lightning," co-written by Dave Mustaine. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70018038Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:02 +0000CutterMegadeth just released their 17th studio album, but unfortunately it's their last. Dave Mustaine says this is it for Megadeth music, so this week on the Rockcast, we find out why, as the legendary Dave Mustaine joins me and my morning show co-host...
Megadeth's self-titled album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and features his version of the Metallica classic "Ride The Lightning," co-written by Dave Mustaine. ]]>1318cuttermedia,dave,guitar,history,interview,lightning,megadeth,metal,metallica,mustaine,ride,rockcast,stories,story,telling,the,thrashfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-442-damon-johnson-of-brother-cane--69812986
New album Magnolia Medicine is due out this April]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69812986Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:05:02 +0000CutterAt the end of the 1990s Brother Cane, after three number one rock singles, the broke up. 26 years later they are back! Founder, guitarist, and singer Damon Johnson caught up with us about the comeback of Brother Cane and why playing guitar for Lynyrd...
New album Magnolia Medicine is due out this April]]>20731990s,album,brother,cane,comeback,conversation,cuttermedia,damon,interview,johnson,magnolia,medicine,new,ninetiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-441-joakim-broden-of-sabaton--69648313Legends has songs based on historical military legends, like the Templars or Napoleon. There is also the song "Crossing the Rubicon" that features the help of Nothing More, giving Sabaton their first ever charted rock radio hit. Lead singer Joakim Broden joins me this week on Cutter's Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69648313Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:25:07 +0000Cutter25 years ago a group of metal loving guys in Sweden formed a band with an idea to do music based on Military history, and it worked. Little did they know then that a millions of people would gravitate towards that idea. That idea is the band Sabaton....Legends has songs based on historical military legends, like the Templars or Napoleon. There is also the song "Crossing the Rubicon" that features the help of Nothing More, giving Sabaton their first ever charted rock radio hit. Lead singer Joakim Broden joins me this week on Cutter's Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown. ]]>1021broden,conversation,cuttermedia,history,interview,joakim,legends,metal,military,more,nothing,power,radio,rock,sabatonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-440-zero-9-36--69549672If You Don't Save Yourself. Except there was this little thing that happened called an international pandemic that shut everything down and put careers on hold. Since then Zero has been doing it his way, and he joins me to discuss just that, his take on A.I., and much, much more.

Zero 9:36 They Were Always Here is available now, and more new music is coming later this year.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69549672Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:48:41 +0000CutterIn 2020, Zero 9:36 hit the rock scene running with the single "Adrenaline" and an album released in early 2021 called ...If You Don't Save Yourself. Except there was this little thing that happened called an international pandemic that shut everything...If You Don't Save Yourself. Except there was this little thing that happened called an international pandemic that shut everything down and put careers on hold. Since then Zero has been doing it his way, and he joins me to discuss just that, his take on A.I., and much, much more.

Zero 9:36 They Were Always Here is available now, and more new music is coming later this year.  ]]>13449:36,adrenaline,ai,a.i.,atreyu,conversation,interview,metal,music,new,producer,rap,songwriter,songwriting,wage,war,zero,zero936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-439-beardo-chris-kael-and-weirdo-craig-gass--69456286
Find episodes of Beardo and Wierdo on YouTube and anywhere you get podcasts.

You know where to find Five Finger Death Punch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69456286Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:42:31 +0000CutterChris Kael is the bass player for Five Finger Death Punch and while they just announced a bunch of tour dates in honor of their 20th annivesary, Chris has been keeping busy as a stand up comedian and podcast host. Enter everyone's best friend,...
Find episodes of Beardo and Wierdo on YouTube and anywhere you get podcasts.

You know where to find Five Finger Death Punch]]>29005fdp,bass,bassist,beardo,chris,comedian,comedy,craig,death,finger,five,gass,interview,kael,player,podcast,punch,stand-up,stories,weirdotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-438-ryan-phillips-from-story-of-the-year--68995535Page Avenue in 2003 and helped changed the rock and roll landscape. The songs "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day" are legendary in the alt-rock world. From there the band exisited until it didn't, and then it did again. Right now the band themselves might be at their creative best and founding member and guitarist Ryan Phillips joins us to talk new music, skateboarding, and rocking in your 40s. Plus real talk too. 

The new song "Gasoline" is availble now, while the new album A.R.S.O.N. is due out in February. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68995535Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:15:42 +0000CutterStory of the Year put out their debut album Page Avenue in 2003 and helped changed the rock and roll landscape. The songs "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day" are legendary in the alt-rock world. From there the band exisited until it...Page Avenue in 2003 and helped changed the rock and roll landscape. The songs "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day" are legendary in the alt-rock world. From there the band exisited until it didn't, and then it did again. Right now the band themselves might be at their creative best and founding member and guitarist Ryan Phillips joins us to talk new music, skateboarding, and rocking in your 40s. Plus real talk too. 

The new song "Gasoline" is availble now, while the new album A.R.S.O.N. is due out in February. ]]>1485conversation,core,cuttermedia,emo,gasoline,hard,interview,middle-aged,music,new,of,phillips,rock,ryan,skateboarding,soty,story,the,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-437-amanda-lyberg-of-eva-under-fire--68859398
New Eva Under Fire song "Awakening" is out now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68859398Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:07 +0000CutterHer name is Amanda Lyberg and she's got things to say. Amanda is the lead singer of Eva Under Fire and while you might be thinking "wait, isn't her name Eva Marie?" well, it was. Or, at least that's what they wanted you to believe. Who's they? Lets...
New Eva Under Fire song "Awakening" is out now.]]>22154thwall,amanda,awakening,better,cuttermedia,eva,fire,hard,industry,insider,interview,lyberg,music,new,noise,rock,under,wavefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-436-wolfgang-van-halen-and-myles-kennedy--68785851Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him up. 

Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge who's new album AB is due out in January. He's also the lead singer for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. When he's not busy with those projects he has is own solo band. 

Mammoth are on tour until mid December with Myles opening up the shows and I had the pleasure of joining them on a recent tour stop that ended with a conversation in Myles' dressing room with both of them. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68785851Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:10:24 +0000CutterWolfgang Van Halen is the frontman, guitarist, drummer, bassist and songwriter for the band Mammoth. Yes he plays all the instruments on their albums, Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him...Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him up. 

Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge who's new album AB is due out in January. He's also the lead singer for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. When he's not busy with those projects he has is own solo band. 

Mammoth are on tour until mid December with Myles opening up the shows and I had the pleasure of joining them on a recent tour stop that ended with a conversation in Myles' dressing room with both of them. ]]>1215alter,backstage,bridge,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,epic,family,halen,interview,kennedy,mammoth,myles,sevendust,slash,tour,van,wolfgang,wvhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-435-des-rocs--68660447
He has a new song called "This Land" which is the theme to the new Borderlands 4 Video Game, and that is launching a whole new album due out sometime next year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68660447Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:19:36 +0000CutterDripping rock and roll by way of Long Island, Des Rocs and his guitar are here to stay. If you missed my last conversation with Des we get into his history, this time we're digging into his sound and to what his musical idenity is.  He has a new song...
He has a new song called "This Land" which is the theme to the new Borderlands 4 Video Game, and that is launching a whole new album due out sometime next year.]]>992borderlands,conversation,cuttermedia,des,desrocs,guitar,in-depth,interview,land,nerds,new,rockn'roll,rocs,sound,this,tone,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-434-lee-jennings-of-the-funeral-portrait--68557551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68557551Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:15:22 +0000CutterIt's been a hell of ride this past year for the band The Funeral Portrait. One of 2025's bands on the rise for sure. Lead singer Lee Jennings is back to revisit the past year as we look forward to what's on the horizon for this Atlanta based band....1061album,atlanta,bands,city,cuttermedia,funeral,hard,interview,jennings,lee,live,music,portrait,rise,rock,sleep,suffocate,tokenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-433-mark-tremonti-of-alter-bridge-and-creed--68452662
Mark's daughter Stella has become an inspiration for many and we'll get into some details about his fight to help Down Syndrome, and how important it is. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68452662Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:50:51 +0000CutterGuitar great Mark Tremonti is back on the show this week to discuss all things Alter Brdige. Yes a little Creed and Tremonti talk as well, but we can't sleep on the fact that the band Alter Bridge just put out on the heaviest and most heavy metal...
Mark's daughter Stella has become an inspiration for many and we'll get into some details about his fight to help Down Syndrome, and how important it is. ]]>1095ab,alter,bridge,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,down,extended,family,guitar,interview,mark,stella,syndrome,tremontifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-432-adam-music-project-s-adam-degraide-and-dameon-aranda--68124421
We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68124421Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:30:08 +0000CutterAdam DeGraide started a project with Dameon and Gabe from Aranda called ADAM Music Project, a music project where all the songs are based on video games and video game themes. Yes for this nerds need to unite!  We also get an update on the band...
We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week. ]]>1787adam,aranda,art,conversation,cuttermedia,games,interview,music,out,project,punch,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-431-matt-good-of-from-first-to-last--68082847
Check out the new song "Mirror Soul" featurin Kellin Quinn right now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68082847Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:54:02 +0000CutterNot only is Matt Good the guitar player and really the one constant in the band From First to Last, but Matt is an extremely good record producer as well. Matt is a busy guy, he knows it, his band knows it, and his family surely knows it. We're happy...
Check out the new song "Mirror Soul" featurin Kellin Quinn right now.]]>1208alexandria,asking,conversation,cuttermedia,emocore,first,from,good,guitar,guitarist,interview,last,matt,mattgood,music,producer,skirllex,totruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-430-joe-cotela-of-ded--67990044Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the road in the month of October with In This Moment, Dayseeker and The Funeral Portrait. Oh and Joe doesn't concert photography now. Yeah there's a lot to catch up with Joe Cotela, lead singer of the band Ded.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67990044Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:39:54 +0000Cutter"Negative music for positive people," is how Joe Cotela describes the music for the band Ded. It's hard to argue with that, there is a positive message under all that aggression. Ded's third album is called Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the...Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the road in the month of October with In This Moment, Dayseeker and The Funeral Portrait. Oh and Joe doesn't concert photography now. Yeah there's a lot to catch up with Joe Cotela, lead singer of the band Ded.
]]>1049concert,conversation,cotela,cuttermedia,ded,in,interview,joe,moment,nu-metal,phoenix,photography,resent,thisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-429-chris-daughtry-again--67899418Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP and the journey has already begun for another Daughtry song to get the absolute crap played out of it on North American rock radio with "The Bottom." But there's a special sound to this version of Daughtry that sees him hitting his 90s roots a little more than previous releases. Chris Daughtry is here to break it down this week on Cutter's Rockcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67899418Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:18:14 +0000CutterI'm not going to say no to hearing the words of Chris Daughtry, espicially when they are about great music. Earlier this year Daughtry released the EP Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP...Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP and the journey has already begun for another Daughtry song to get the absolute crap played out of it on North American rock radio with "The Bottom." But there's a special sound to this version of Daughtry that sees him hitting his 90s roots a little more than previous releases. Chris Daughtry is here to break it down this week on Cutter's Rockcast.]]>839a.i.,american idol,chris daughtry,cuttermedia,daughtry,interview,seether,shock to the system,the bottom,tour datesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-428-eric-vanlerberghe-of-i-prevail--67812092
I Prevail's new album Violent Nature is now out and worth every possible minute you can spend with it. Maybe this conversation with Eric will help you understand why.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67812092Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:16:31 +0000CutterIt can be distracting and maybe even a bit concerning when you hear a band you really like is losing one of it's singers. Luckily for I Prevail Eric Vanlerberghe has been there the whole time. Since the band's inception there have been two singers,...
I Prevail's new album Violent Nature is now out and worth every possible minute you can spend with it. Maybe this conversation with Eric will help you understand why.]]>959conversation,cuttermedia,detroit,eric,frontman,heavy,i,in-depth,industrial,interview,lead,metalcore,music,new,prevail,singer,vanlerberghefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-427-aaron-pauley-from-of-mice-and-men--67723184
Look for Of Mice & Men's new album Another Miracle due out November 14th. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67723184Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:40:07 +0000CutterIn 2014 the underground metal core band Of Mice & Men put out their first album with new singer and bassist Aaron Pauley, and the band never looked back. That album along spawning a couple top 20 rock songs. Since then Of Mice & Men have been...
Look for Of Mice & Men's new album Another Miracle due out November 14th. ]]>1722aaron,alanis,and,another,bassist,conversation,cuttermedia,hardcore,interview,men,metalcore,mice,miracle,morissette,music,new,pauley,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-426-josh-todd-of-buckcherry--67545137Roar Like Thunder and it's out now. Lead singer Josh Todd joins myself (Cutter) and my morning show co-host Laura Lee for a conversation about rock and roll, playing live, Justins, and the "F" word. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67545137Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:20:16 +0000CutterSince the release of the song "Lit Up" in 1999, Buckcherry's no frills rock and roll has been a staple on rock radio and in the live concert circuit. It was few years later though that the song "Crazy Bitch" was released making Buckcherry a plantium...Roar Like Thunder and it's out now. Lead singer Josh Todd joins myself (Cutter) and my morning show co-host Laura Lee for a conversation about rock and roll, playing live, Justins, and the "F" word. ]]>1123and,bitch,buckcherry,conversation,crazy,fuck,interview,josh,lit,music,roar,rock,rock'n'roll,roll,swear,talk,thunder,todd,up,wordstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-425-andy-biersack-of-black-veil-brides--67369348
Black Veil Brides have new music out, with a new record on the way sometime early next year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67369348Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:08:23 +0000CutterAs the lead singer of Black Veil Brides is well regarded as one of the best front mans in the modern crop of heavy metal. They are a band who for the past 15 years who just consistently release quality heavy metal music, but Andy is more than just a...
Black Veil Brides have new music out, with a new record on the way sometime early next year.]]>1308andy,biersack,black,bleeders,brides,conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutter's,cutting,edge,hallelujah,interview,rockcast,veiltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-424-the-haunt--67204418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67204418Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:52:13 +0000CutterBrother and sister, Maxamillion and Anastasia Haunt started the band The Haunt out of a need to play music, the heavier the better. After swimming through the industry waters that were trying to push them and espicially her in a different direction,...1449anastasia,conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,edge,haunt,interview,maxamillion,music,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-423-nils-goldschmidt-of-velvet-chains--67018290
"Ghost in the Shell" by Velvet Chains is out now. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67018290Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:13:26 +0000CutterNormally when a band starts to click with the mainstream its after they've been at it for a long time. That's not to say Velvet Chains haven't been grinding, but bassist and founder Nils Goldschmidt didn't even start the band until he was in his early...
"Ghost in the Shell" by Velvet Chains is out now. ]]>12392000s,90s,band,chains,conversation,cover,cuttermedia,goldschmidt,interview,maintream,music,nils,rock,velvettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-422-ryan-patrick-of-otherwise-and-life-by-music--66930608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66930608Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:21:25 +0000CutterRyan Patrick is the guitarist for the band Otherwise, a Las Vegas based band started by him and his brother Adrian. They've had sold out tours, gold records but the music industry did to them what it does to so many great bands and they decided to...1917by,charity,conversation,cuttermedia,gibson,guitar,hard,interview,kramer,las,life,music,otherwise,patrick,rock,ryan,shecter,six,string,vegasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-421-dillon-jones-of-nerv--66729914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66729914Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:00:08 +0000CutterThe band Nerv is a story as old as rock and roll itself. The lead singer has a band that implodes, another band needs a singer, and it's like they were soulmates. 8 years ago, Dillon and the rest of the band Nerv experienced that exact story. Then, a...1304conversation,cuttermedia,dillon,interview,jones,metal,music,nerv,new,nu,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-420-rory-rodriguez-of-dayseeker--66633936Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. 

Check out Dayseeker on tour the rest of this year, including an opening slot on the Ice Nine Kills summer tour. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66633936Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:19:35 +0000CutterDayseeker has released a new song as part of an upcoming album, and lead singer Rory Rodriguez says, "It's darker, it's more horror-themed, but it's not as sad." He's referring to the 2022 album Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new...Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. 

Check out Dayseeker on tour the rest of this year, including an opening slot on the Ice Nine Kills summer tour. ]]>1352cuttermedia,dark,dayseeker,horror,interview,latin,moonlight,music,new,pale,rock,rodriguez,rory,sleeptalk,sun,themedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-419-johannes-eckerstrom-of-avatar--66509841
The new era of Avatar begins now!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66509841Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:37:35 +0000CutterWhat can I say about Johannes Eckerstrom that hasn't already been said? This guy is always a treat to talk to, from his introspection to his philosophy, to Avatar's incredible, if not sometimes frightful music, he always has something interesting to...
The new era of Avatar begins now!]]>1534avatar,band,black,conversation,cuttermedia,eckerstrom,interview,iron,johannes,lead,maiden,metal,metallica,ozzy,philosophy,sabbath,singer,swedishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-418-justin-benlolo-of-brkn-love--66399698
BRKN Love's 3rd album, The Program, is available now. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66399698Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:58:28 +0000CutterBefore the release of their self-titled debut in early 2020, weeks before the pandemic struck, the band BRKN Love had been on the road doing what all new bands do. They were paying their dues and building a fan base, which included me. Since then,...
BRKN Love's 3rd album, The Program, is available now. ]]>1921and,benlolo,brkn,broken,conversation,cuttermedia,driven,guitar,hard,interview,justin,love,music,program,rock,roll,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-417-josh-katz-of-badflower--66317083There Is No Place Like Home, due out on June 20th. 

Josh and I have had some deep conversations in the past, and has their manager reminded me, "you two gab like two old Grandmas," well, this conversation gets into some real-life stuff. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66317083Thu, 29 May 2025 19:02:10 +0000CutterOver the past decade, it's been the band Badflower to take a torch once carried by bands like My Chemical Romance and carry it into the realms of modern rock. Lead singer Josh Katz wears his heart on his sleeve with lyrics that resonate with anyone,...There Is No Place Like Home, due out on June 20th. 

Josh and I have had some deep conversations in the past, and has their manager reminded me, "you two gab like two old Grandmas," well, this conversation gets into some real-life stuff. ]]>1079album,animal,badflower,conversation,cuttermedia,depression,dogs,emo,health,interview,josh,katz,mental,music,new,paws,rescuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-416-dave-stephens-of-we-came-as-romans--66174668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66174668Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000CutterLosing a band member is one thing, but losing a member to a tragic death is an entirely another thing. We Came As Romans lost their singer, Kyle Pavone, in 2018 to what was ruled an accidental overdose. That's a hard task to overcome, but not for this...1396as,bad,came,conversation,cuttermedia,dave,detroit,discussion,dwp,interview,kyle,luck,metalcore,music,new,pavone,romans,stephens,tragedy,wefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-415-jeremy-depoyster-of-the-devil-wears-prada--66105230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66105230Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:08 +0000Cutter20 years is a long time to be in a band, but sometimes it takes that long to truly break through and become more than just underground heroes. The Devil Wears Prada is doing exactly that with a string of recent hits and a new song, "For You," that's...1219conversation,cuttermedia,depoyster,devil,heavy,interview,jeremy,loud,metalcore,music,prada,rockville,songwriters,songwriting,sonic,summer,temple,wearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-414-sam-carter-of-architects--66002672The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works. Produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist and songwriter Jordan Fish, the sounds are all there. From the pummelling to the melodic, this band isn't showing any signs of slowing down. They're headlining festivals, they went on tour with Metallica, and if their latest single "Everything Ends" keeps going, they might have one of their biggest hits in the band's long history on their hands. 

Lead singer Sam Carter joined me from his home in London the day before the NFL Draft so we even get a little sports talk in on this conversation, and gardening too! Wormhole, activated. 

See Architects on tour in the U.S. this summer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66002672Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:09 +0000CutterAfter 11 studio albums, you might think a band is starting to get meh, but that is definitely not the case with Architects. Their latest offering, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works....The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works. Produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist and songwriter Jordan Fish, the sounds are all there. From the pummelling to the melodic, this band isn't showing any signs of slowing down. They're headlining festivals, they went on tour with Metallica, and if their latest single "Everything Ends" keeps going, they might have one of their biggest hits in the band's long history on their hands. 

Lead singer Sam Carter joined me from his home in London the day before the NFL Draft so we even get a little sports talk in on this conversation, and gardening too! Wormhole, activated. 

See Architects on tour in the U.S. this summer.]]>1569album,animals,architects,carter,conversation,cuttermedia,doomsday,draft,england,english,fish,gardening,heavy,interview,jordan,metal,new,nfl,sam,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-413-matt-bigland-of-dinosaur-pile-up--65812545Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead singer Matt Bigland was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease that wrecks your insides. Something I know a lot about as 15 years ago I found out that I had celiac disease, both are autoimmune diseases with similar outcomes, and they both suck. Matt ended up in the hospital for a bit, so his health needed to come first. Now though, he's better than ever, and the band is firing on all cylinders. Two new songs are out called "My Way and 'Bout to Lose It." They come off a new album called I've Felt Better, due out in August of 2025. 

On a side note, I personally am a huge fan of this band, and I'm stoked to have this conversation. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65812545Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000CutterThe band Dinosaur Pile-Up just announced a new album and released two new songs. After kicking down the door of mainstream rock with the 2019 album Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead...Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead singer Matt Bigland was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease that wrecks your insides. Something I know a lot about as 15 years ago I found out that I had celiac disease, both are autoimmune diseases with similar outcomes, and they both suck. Matt ended up in the hospital for a bit, so his health needed to come first. Now though, he's better than ever, and the band is firing on all cylinders. Two new songs are out called "My Way and 'Bout to Lose It." They come off a new album called I've Felt Better, due out in August of 2025. 

On a side note, I personally am a huge fan of this band, and I'm stoked to have this conversation. ]]>1895autoimmune,bigland,colitis,conversation,dinosaur,england,english,hard,health,interview,matt,metal,music,new,pile-up,pill,rock,thrash,ulcerative,upfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-412-tyler-connolly-of-theory-of-a-deadman--65613974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65613974Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000CutterHave you ever wondered what bands do during their off time? Like when they aren't on the road or in the middle of a new album. Well, artists do what artists do, and that is creative creation. In this case, that creation is music. While Theory of a...949beer,behind,canada,connolly,conversation,cuttermedia,deadman,getting,interview,miller,old,rock,scenes,the,theory,toad,tyler,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-411-chris-robertson-of-black-stone-cherry--65529410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65529410Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000CutterSaturday, April 12th is Record Store Day, and Black Stone Cherry are one of many bands and artists taking part and releasing an exclusive Record Store Day album called This Is Black Stone Cherry's RSD Release...And The Band Really Loves it. Lead...2062black,cherry,chris,conversation,cult,cuttermedia,day,hale,hard,interview,jesse,kentucky,leach,lzzy,musis,record,robertson,rock,stone,storefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-410-lzzy-hale-of-halestorm--65338988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65338988Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:09 +0000CutterShe truly needs no introduction as she has become one the most well-known voices in the world of rock music. Scratch that. She's become one of the most well-known voices in music. We know her as Halestorm's lead singer, but last year, she was also the...2310black,classic,conversation,cuttermedia,dio,hale,halestorm,history,interview,lzzy,modern,music,nashville,recording,rock,sabbath,searching,singer,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-409-aaron-gillespie-of-underoath--65141435The Place After This One is their 3rd full album since coming back and after touring for a year in honor of the anniversary of the genre's most influential albums, Their Only Chasing Safety. You can almost hear it yet another metalcore masterpiece. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65141435Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:08 +0000CutterDrummer, singer, and songwriter for the legendary metalcore band Underoath is here to discuss their new album, The Place After This One , which is out now! Actually, it came out today, or should I say the same day as this conversation's posting....The Place After This One is their 3rd full album since coming back and after touring for a year in honor of the anniversary of the genre's most influential albums, Their Only Chasing Safety. You can almost hear it yet another metalcore masterpiece. ]]>1372aaron,after,conversation,cuttermedia,drummer,gillespie,influential,interview,metalcore,music,one,place,rockcast,singer,talk,this,underoathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-408-lylvc--64998944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64998944Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000CutterAlyse Zavala and Oscar Romero are the co-lead singers in the band LYLVC, that is pronounced Lylac but with a V in place of the A. It's rock and roll man you can do what you want. This band started during the pandemic and a true won't take no attitude...1920band,conversation,cuttermedia,female,hard,hip-hop,industrial,interivew,lylvc,metal,nerds,rock,tech,vocalstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-407-jake-diab-of-autumn-kings--64865233
This conversation took place right before I left for Costa Rica two weeks ago and right before they left to tour Europe. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64865233Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000CutterAutumn Kings is a Canadian-based (but almost Detroit) rap rock band who are truly bringing the groove back to the mainstream rock world. After grinding for over a decade the song "Sleep When I'm Dead" finds the band hitting a new height of success....
This conversation took place right before I left for Costa Rica two weeks ago and right before they left to tour Europe. ]]>2204autumn,canada,conversation,covid,cuttermedia,detroit,diab,interview,jake,kings,metal,music,pandemic,rap,rap-rock,rock,songwriting,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-406-fuel--64593017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64593017Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:08 +0000CutterThe band Fuel had a ton of success with household-known songs like "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" "Shimmer" "Bad Day" and "Won't Back Down" just to name a few in the late 90s and early 2000s. Since then they've gone through a ton of changes and...23192000s,90s,99,alternative,alt-rock,creed,cruise,cuttermedia,fuel,hard,hemorrhage,interview,lit,new,rock,shimmer,singer,summerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-405-sophie-lloyd--64492734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64492734Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:06 +0000CutterSophie Lloyd is a British guitarist who rose to popularity by posting her amazing playing to digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This led to her releasing eps that saw her shredding through renditions of legendary hard rock songs. She then...1864all-star,conversation,cuttermedia,guitar,guitarist,gun,interview,kelley,lloyd,machine,player,rock,shred,shredding,singers,sophie,supergroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-404-jesse-hasek-of-10-years--64364930
Their new EP is called Inner Darkness and features a song with Conquer Divide that is continuing to rise up the rock radio charts.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64364930Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:56:05 +0000CutterFor over twenty years the band 10 Years has been out there giving us high-quality rock music, the kind that draws you in and never really lets go. But they've kind of been doing it under the radar. A band that can hold their own with the biggest of...
Their new EP is called Inner Darkness and features a song with Conquer Divide that is continuing to rise up the rock radio charts.  ]]>107410,conquer,conversation,cuttermedia,darkness,divide,hard,hasek,inner,interview,jesse,modern,progressive,rock,shiprocked,ten,tour,yearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-403-marshal-dutton-of-hinder--64235104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64235104Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:02 +0000Cutter"I knew more songs by Hinder than I thought I did," said one of my co-workers ahead of this conversation. It's true though, they are just one of those bands. Now on the heels of their first bonafide hit song in a decade it's high time to catch up with...1392angel,band,countdown,cover,cuttermedia,cutting,dutton,edge,hinder,lips,marsharl,radio,rock,rockcast,songsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-402-chris-daughtry--63792417Shock to the System Part One came out late last year, he's putting the final touch on Part Two as I type this. Chris even has a new more intense look to go with it, all that and thoughts on Falling in Reverse, Tremonti, Nothing More and even Sleep Token this conversation is as much two rock fans talking tunes as it is me asking questions about his music. Enjoy another in-depth conversation with one of the most talented voices in rock, Chris Daughtry.

-Cutter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63792417Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000CutterThe intensity level that Chris Daughtry has been bringing with Daughtry is on another level, and 2025 looks to be the biggest of his career as a true hard rock artist. Touring with Disturbed and with Creed is already on the books and while Shock to...Shock to the System Part One came out late last year, he's putting the final touch on Part Two as I type this. Chris even has a new more intense look to go with it, all that and thoughts on Falling in Reverse, Tremonti, Nothing More and even Sleep Token this conversation is as much two rock fans talking tunes as it is me asking questions about his music. Enjoy another in-depth conversation with one of the most talented voices in rock, Chris Daughtry.

-Cutter]]>2042albums,artifical,chris,conversation,cuttermedia,daughtry,hard,interview,l.a.,music,pieces,records,rock,shock,system,tattoos,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-401-leigh-kakaty-of-pop-evil--63720115What Remains due out March 21st. Which by the way is by far their heaviest record to date. Oh, and the Lions are the best team in football, (which hurts a little) it's time to catch up with my old friend and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for, Leigh Kakaty, lead singer for one of rock radio's most played bands, Pop Evil. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63720115Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:07 +0000CutterWith a new rhythm section now officially a part of the band, if you haven't heard Joey and Blake from the band Devour the Day are now the bassist and drummer respectively for Pop Evil. Plus they just announced their 8th studio album called What...What Remains due out March 21st. Which by the way is by far their heaviest record to date. Oh, and the Lions are the best team in football, (which hurts a little) it's time to catch up with my old friend and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for, Leigh Kakaty, lead singer for one of rock radio's most played bands, Pop Evil. ]]>2175conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,detroit,edge,evil,hard,heavy,interview,kakaty,leigh,metal,michigan,midwest,pop,radio,remains,rock,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-400-hollywood-undead--63631450
This conversation is also part of my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown as heard on many great rock radio stations around the U.S. 

For more go to the website Cuttingedgecountdown.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63631450Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:31:13 +0000CutterHide your daughters...and your moms Hollywood Undead is here! Charlie Scene, Johnny 3 Tears, and J-Dog join me for episode 400 of Cutter's Rockcast. They do have a fantastic new song out called Hollywood Forever and it's fitting that they join me from...
This conversation is also part of my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown as heard on many great rock radio stations around the U.S. 

For more go to the website Cuttingedgecountdown.com ]]>13903,angeles,charlie,conversation,cuttermedia,forever,hollywood,interview,j-dog,johnny,la,los,metal,music,rap,scene,talk,tears,undead,wildfirestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-399-cory-marks--63174355Sorry For Nothing hits the streets and the streams, I caught up with the Outlaws and Outsiders singer in between acoustic gigs opening for Theory of A Deadman.

His story starts like most Canadians, on the ice, then to the air, and now to rock and roll stardom. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63174355Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:31:29 +0000CutterCory Marks is a Canadian country-influenced hard rock singer, but he was doing it before the names Hardy and Jelly Roll were mainstays on the rock charts. As his new album Sorry For Nothing hits the streets and the streams, I caught up with the...Sorry For Nothing hits the streets and the streams, I caught up with the Outlaws and Outsiders singer in between acoustic gigs opening for Theory of A Deadman.

His story starts like most Canadians, on the ice, then to the air, and now to rock and roll stardom. ]]>2764canadain,conversation,cory,country,cuttermedia,cutter's,godsmack,hard,interview,ivan,marks,moody,outlaws,outsiders,rock,rockcast,sullytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-398-lee-jennings-of-the-funeral-portrait--63034542Greetings From Suffocate City came out and the title track featured a little help from the Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, some people started playing it and the rest is history. Their rise didn't happen overnight though, it's been ten years in the making with all the ups and downs you might expect. 

Now we get to answer the question Who exactly is The Funeral Portrait? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63034542Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:07 +0000CutterIt's not every day a band releases their first proper radio single and a few months later it's the number one rock song in the country. Yet that is exactly what happened with The Funeral Portrait. Earlier this year the album Greetings From Suffocate...Greetings From Suffocate City came out and the title track featured a little help from the Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, some people started playing it and the rest is history. Their rise didn't happen overnight though, it's been ten years in the making with all the ups and downs you might expect. 

Now we get to answer the question Who exactly is The Funeral Portrait? ]]>1300better,charnas,city,cuttermedia,funeral,heavy,interview,jennings,lee,metal,metalcore,noise,pop,portrait,punk,rockcast,spencer,suffocate,tour,warpedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-397-shim--62955320
This episode of Cutter's Rockcast also includes an exclusive song from Shim and Jayme that hasn't been heard outside of their circle before, it's a song that was written on the fly after binging Letterkenny and it's not for the faint of heart, trigger warning if you're a bit sensitive to outlandish comedic subject manners. The rest of the conversation is pretty normal, or at least as normal as it can be for Shim. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62955320Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:57:46 +0000CutterYou may know Shimone Moore as the lead singer of Sick Puppies during the Sick Puppies incredibly successful run in the early 2010s. After a falling out between him and Sick Puppies bassist Emma Anzai he left the band almost a decade ago and has since...
This episode of Cutter's Rockcast also includes an exclusive song from Shim and Jayme that hasn't been heard outside of their circle before, it's a song that was written on the fly after binging Letterkenny and it's not for the faint of heart, trigger warning if you're a bit sensitive to outlandish comedic subject manners. The rest of the conversation is pretty normal, or at least as normal as it can be for Shim. ]]>2414conversation,cuttermedia,guitar,in-depth,interview,letterkenny,moore,music,producing,puppies,recording,rockcast,shim,shimone,sick,talk,vocalstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-396-dustin-bates-of-starset--62756369Immersions. Meanwhile, they have been putting out one-off songs that aren't part of a bigger story arc like everything they have done up to this point. Everything in the world of Starset is tied together, from albums to comic books to novels, to music videos. Now while they look to the future to journey into the next era of Starset and all of its stories, they have been putting out one-off songs like the now top 20 hit "Toksik." 

Joining us from a bridge in Prague on Halloween Dustin, myself, and my morning show co-host Laura Lee discuss the next era of Starset. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62756369Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:06:17 +0000CutterStarset is wrapping up its incredible, mind-bending concert experience called Immersions. Meanwhile, they have been putting out one-off songs that aren't part of a bigger story arc like everything they have done up to this point. Everything in the...Immersions. Meanwhile, they have been putting out one-off songs that aren't part of a bigger story arc like everything they have done up to this point. Everything in the world of Starset is tied together, from albums to comic books to novels, to music videos. Now while they look to the future to journey into the next era of Starset and all of its stories, they have been putting out one-off songs like the now top 20 hit "Toksik." 

Joining us from a bridge in Prague on Halloween Dustin, myself, and my morning show co-host Laura Lee discuss the next era of Starset. ]]>1056band,bates,concept,conversation,cutter,cuttermedia,dustin,halloween,immersions,intermission,interview,laura,lee,prague,rockcast,sci-fi,stasrset,toksikfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-395-cullen-moore-of-sleep-theory--62657173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62657173Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:17:09 +0000CutterVeterans Day is this coming Monday and I thought what a great time to have Cullen back with us, plus lots of new music coming from the Sleep Theory world. Oh and a December tour with Daughtry. If you don't know Cullen Moore, the lead singer and...1316coundown,cullen,cuttermedia,cutting,daughtry,edge,interview,metal,moore,music,rock,rockcast,sleep,theory,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-394-andrew-de-neef-of-remember-the-monsters--62576409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62576409Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:38:38 +0000CutterRemember the Monsters are a new band, but one with all the potential in the world to become your new favorite rock band. Working the From First to Last lead singer Andrew De Neef and the rest of the band have been hard at work crafting quality rock...1360andrew,core,cuttermedia,de,deneef,first,from,interview,last,metal,monsters,neef,pop,punk,remember,rockcast,the,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-393-set-it-off--62492768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62492768Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:44:35 +0000CutterSet if Off is currently crisscrossing the United States headlining packed shows with From Ashes to New and New Years Day opening. Earlier this week the band randomly and unexpectedly stopped by the studio to say hi, so of course we sat down for a...1273bag,conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,edge,interview,it,jazz,metal,monsters,north,off,point,punching,punk,rockcast,setfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-392-jon-lundin-of-point-north--62402660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62402660Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterHe's written and produced songs for Falling In Reverse and Set it Off, all while fronting and writing songs for his own band Point North. Jon Lundin is a bit of a renaissance, a hard worker who does it all the way he wants. His band is no different....1716conversation,cuttermedia,falling,in,interview,it,jon,lundin,north,off,peace,point,producer,radtke,record,reverse,ronnie,set,songwriting,worldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-391-bryan-kuznitz-of-fame-on-fire--62318421The Death Card. Joining us from somewhere backstage on the Wage War tour, we talk about the story behind their new album, how it came to be, why tarot cards, opening for Wage War, our love of Avenged Sevenfold, and much more. 

For tour dates go to fameonfireband.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62318421Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:05 +0000CutterLead singer of the band Fame on Fire, Bryan Kuznitz returns to the Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown this week to dig into their new album The Death Card. Joining us from somewhere backstage on the Wage War tour, we talk about the...The Death Card. Joining us from somewhere backstage on the Wage War tour, we talk about the story behind their new album, how it came to be, why tarot cards, opening for Wage War, our love of Avenged Sevenfold, and much more. 

For tour dates go to fameonfireband.com
]]>1163album,avenged,bryan,card,death,devil,fame,fire,interview,kuznitz,music,new,on,sevenfold,sim,tarot,the,tower,wage,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-390-scott-anderson-of-finger-eleven--62213523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62213523Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:54:28 +0000CutterFinger Eleven may have written the biggest hit of the 2000s with the song "Paralyzer" but a one-hit wonder they are not. It's been some time since Finger Eleven has been on the big stage and all it took was a call from Creed to get them back, and now...13062000s,adrenaline,anderson,canada,concerts,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,eleven,finger,interview,music,paralyzer,rock,rockcast,scottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-389-jason-hook-of-flat-black--62119232Dark Side of the Brain and is available now. The sound is heavy, melodic, and in your face. If you've ever enjoyed his playing than Flat Black is something you need to be checking out. Their touring activities start this weekend with Godsmack and Nothing More. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62119232Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:52:15 +0000CutterYou know Jason Hook as the guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch. A few years ago Jason left Five Finger and instead of joining another band in need of his services he ventured out and did his own thing, that thing is called Flat Black. Their debut...Dark Side of the Brain and is available now. The sound is heavy, melodic, and in your face. If you've ever enjoyed his playing than Flat Black is something you need to be checking out. Their touring activities start this weekend with Godsmack and Nothing More. ]]>1094black,conversation,cuttermedia,death,finger,five,flat,guitar,heavy,hook,interview,jason,metal,new,punch,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-388-marc-labelle-of-dirty-honey--62041957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62041957Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:36:34 +0000CutterMarc LaBelle has been a frequent guest on this podcast and on my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown over the years, and he's back for more! Dirty Honey is out on the Can't Find the Brakes U.S. headline tour right now and are pushing the album of...1220america,american,brakes,buccanears,can't,dirty,find,football,honey,interview,labelle,marc,motorcycles,music,north,packers,rock,the,tour,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-387-crobot--61397241Obsidian which is out today (Friday.) Crobot have basically gone independent and they are doing things their own way with killer riffs and aggressive rock and roll songs in a way that only Crobot could do. Working with former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, Clutch frontman Neil Fallon, and even JD from Black Label Society, Crobot are about to take us on a journey. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61397241Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:57:28 +0000CutterWell, look who's back?! Crobot is here to give us all the details on their new album Obsidian which is out today (Friday.) Crobot have basically gone independent and they are doing things their own way with killer riffs and aggressive rock and roll...Obsidian which is out today (Friday.) Crobot have basically gone independent and they are doing things their own way with killer riffs and aggressive rock and roll songs in a way that only Crobot could do. Working with former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, Clutch frontman Neil Fallon, and even JD from Black Label Society, Crobot are about to take us on a journey. ]]>1311bishop,brandon,clutch,conversation,countdown,crobot,cuttermedia,cutting,edge,howard,interview,jones,metal,music,new,obsidian,riffs,rock,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-386-john-corabi-of-the-dead-daisies--61284778Light 'Em Up. John has also spent a lot of time in other bands like Ratt, Union, The Scream, and of course Motley Crue. He rides, he rocks, he's an Eagles fan (we don't hold that against him,) he is the one and only John Corabi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61284778Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:01:00 +0000CutterJohn Corabi is currently the lead singer of the straight-ahead rock and roll band The Dead Daisies. A supergroup of sorts with an incredible lineup of musicians they just released (today) their new album Light 'Em Up. John has also spent a lot of time...Light 'Em Up. John has also spent a lot of time in other bands like Ratt, Union, The Scream, and of course Motley Crue. He rides, he rocks, he's an Eagles fan (we don't hold that against him,) he is the one and only John Corabi.]]>784corabi,crue,cuttermedia,cutter's,daisies,dead,eagles,interview,john,motley,motorcycles,music,musician,packers,ratt,rockcast,singer,supergroup,talk,unionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-385-john-allen-of-stone-horses--61200113Redemption on October 25th. Music conversations and rock and roll stories, it's John Allen's turn this week on Cutter's Rockcast. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61200113Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:02 +0000CutterJohn Allen is the lead singer of the indie, straightforward rock and roll band Stone Horses, who on their own have already had a couple of top 40 rock hits including their latest single "Free." However, John's history goes back as he was also the lead...Redemption on October 25th. Music conversations and rock and roll stories, it's John Allen's turn this week on Cutter's Rockcast. ]]>1374allen,and,charm,city,conversation,cuttermedia,dave,devils,grohl,horses,interview,john,music,radio,rock,rockcast,roll,sr-71,stone,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-384-shallow-side--61118925
Shallow Side's new album Reflections is available now, wherever you get music from.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61118925Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:18:08 +0000CutterThe whole band Shallow Side stopped by the studios and decided to have a little fun in the back room. We went through their entire life cycle as a band and we all agree that Elias from Nonpoint is one of the best dudes on the planet.  Shallow Side's...
Shallow Side's new album Reflections is available now, wherever you get music from.]]>2065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-383-miles-dimitri-baker-of-ice-nine-kills--61041916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61041916Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterOur friend and sometimes collaborator Decker from The Cutting Edge Countdown affiliate Razor 94.7/104.7 in Green Bay, WI caught up with Miles from the band Ice Nine Kills. They talk opening for Metallica, headline shows, playing giant stadiums, horror...1122baker,decker,dimitri,guitar,horror,horrorwood,ice,ink,kills,metallica,miles,movies,nine,razorwisconsin,research,shecter,theatricsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-382-royale-lynn--60950541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60950541Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:05 +0000CutterDon't just call Royale Lynn another country-rock hybrid from Nashville. Well yes, some of that is true, this talented woman grew up with metal in her veins and is now spreading her wings to show that side of her songwriting ability. Her latest song...969awareness,conversation,country,cuttermedia,death,health,lynn,mental,nashville,punktry,rock,royale,singer,songwriter,wishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-381-badflower--60865776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60865776Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterSometimes I feel like I crave the joy and craziness of a Badflower conversation and this one starts with a surprise appearance by my daughter and I almost get kicked off the conversation. Then it's all in on new Badflower music, skateboards, and...1259alex,badflower,bass,conversation,cuttermedia,detroit,espiritu,guitar,gun,interview,josh,katz,music,nashville,new,riffs,skateboarding,skateboards,teacher,tractorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-380-dorothy--60792765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60792765Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterDorothy Martin has become one of the most sought-after female rock vocalists that exist. Her solo career is nothing to scoff at either with now 3 top ten hits and a new song called "Mud" that she says is going to be "the party rock workout song of the...837conversation,creed,cuttermedia,dolly,dorothy,female,guest,interview,martin,mud,music,musician,new,parton,rockisdead,slash,spots,staind,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-379-creed-part-2--60720307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60720307Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:24:40 +0000CutterWhen Creed is in your hometown rehearsing for their tour kickoff you don't just have a conversation with their lead singer Scott Stapp, you also talk to their incredible guitar player Mark Tremonti. In part two of this episode of Cutter's Rockcast, we...82899,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,eric,frank,friedman,guitar,interview,mark,nineties,of,reunion,rockcast,sinatra,summer,tour,tremontifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-379-creed-part-1--60719795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60719795Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:12:03 +0000CutterScott Stapp joined me on my morning show before the kickoff of the Creed reunion tour. Scott and I have known each other for a long time and I couldn't be happier for the man. We chatted about the reunion, the tour, the music, his solo album, his...16012000s,90s,conversation,creed,cuttermedia,higher,interview,power,reunion,scott,stapp,tourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-378-dan-o-connor-of-four-year-strong--60532897Analysis Paralysis on August 9th. With an actual rock single starting to crank up the charts called "Uncooked" and songs filled with attitude and a screw it let's party attitude we're ready for the new Four Year Strong. Dan O'Connor is one of two lead singers in the band and he's here to talk about new music and tell us what's so special about this legendary East Coast music scene. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60532897Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterTwo decades of writing and releasing music while touring the world, yet there's a good chance you may have never heard of the East Coast Punk/Hardcore band Four Year Strong. Hopefully with this episode of the Rockcast, that all changes. Four Year...Analysis Paralysis on August 9th. With an actual rock single starting to crank up the charts called "Uncooked" and songs filled with attitude and a screw it let's party attitude we're ready for the new Four Year Strong. Dan O'Connor is one of two lead singers in the band and he's here to talk about new music and tell us what's so special about this legendary East Coast music scene. ]]>820analysis,coast,conversation,cuttermedia,dan,east,four,hardcore,interview,music,o'connor,paralysis,pop,punk,rock,strong,talk,uncooked,yeartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-377-myles-kennedy--60453793The Art of Letting Go due out on October 11th. With that, he also released a new song called "Say What You Will. So I immediately shot off a message and asked Myles to come back and fill us all in. You can see Myles on tour this fall in Europe and this winter back state side. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60453793Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterMyles Kennedy is the lead singer of the band Alter Bridge, he is also the lead singer of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. That much you should know, but Myles is also an accomplished solo artist and on the best vocalists in rock,...The Art of Letting Go due out on October 11th. With that, he also released a new song called "Say What You Will. So I immediately shot off a message and asked Myles to come back and fill us all in. You can see Myles on tour this fall in Europe and this winter back state side. ]]>1288album,alter,art,bridge,conspirators,creed,cuttermedia,go,interview,kennedy,letting,mammoth,myles,of,say,slash,solo,what,will,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-376-mikey-carvajal-of-islander--60377380Grammy Nominated which was completely fan-funded they are ready to bring their message of love to the masses. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60377380Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterIslander jumped on the hard rock scene around 2014, and the band and Mikey became some of my favorites. After a couple of top 20 rock hits the road has been a bit bumpy for the band, but now they are doing it their way and are pumping out the heaviest...Grammy Nominated which was completely fan-funded they are ready to bring their message of love to the masses. ]]>1429band,bass,carvajal,crowd,cuttermedia,funded,groove,heavy,independent,interview,islander,love,message,mikey,music,offalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-375-robert-cosgrove-of-eyes-like-midnight--60304678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60304678Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterYou may remember a band called Sleep Signals, if not that's OK, they broke up last year. But, lead singer Robert Cosgrove is back with a new project called Eyes Like Midnight. It's a completely different take on the kind of music Robert loves to...1305conversation,cosgrove,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,deity,digital,edge,eyes,hard,interview,like,midnight,robert,rock,rockfest,signals,sleep,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-374-keith-wallen--60228711Infinity Now. Keith Wallen sits down for a conversation about songwriting, swinging both bands and to complain about TikTok and Spotify. Ok, we both kind of become crotchety old men with that conversation. Honestly though, we're music heads in our 40s so what would you expect? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60228711Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterYou may know Keith as the guitar player and backing singer for Breaking Benjamin. Keith is also a prolific solo artist having just released his new solo album called Infinity Now. Keith Wallen sits down for a conversation about songwriting, swinging...Infinity Now. Keith Wallen sits down for a conversation about songwriting, swinging both bands and to complain about TikTok and Spotify. Ok, we both kind of become crotchety old men with that conversation. Honestly though, we're music heads in our 40s so what would you expect? ]]>1445benjamin,breaking,conversation,cuttermedia,hard,headspace,holliday,infinity,interview,keith,musician,now,rock,solo,wallentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-373-jonathan-vigil-of-the-ghost-inside--60154307Searching For Solace featuring their first true radio hit "Wash it Away." I'm stoked to welcome lead singer Jonathan Vigil to the Rockcast. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60154307Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterThe Ghost Inside is a SoCal hardcore band who amassed a following doing what any great band does, tour your asses off. In 2015 that was put on hold when the band was involved in a bus accident that caused serious injuries for some in the band and...Searching For Solace featuring their first true radio hit "Wash it Away." I'm stoked to welcome lead singer Jonathan Vigil to the Rockcast. ]]>1225away,conversation,countdown,cutting,edge,for,ghost,hardcore,inside,interview,it,jonathan,metalcore,music,searching,socal,solace,talk,vigil,washtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-372-tim-montana--60065223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60065223Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterThis conversation with the Nashville songwriter turned hard rocker Tim Montana took place backstage at the Epic Event Center on May 8th before Tim opened up for the band Saint Asonia on a one-off show to get ready for some big festivals he's been...1881bar,billy,center,conversation,country,epic,event,fighters,foo,gibbons,interview,montana,nashville,nirvana,outlaw,owner,rock,tim,west,wildtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-371-sonny-sandoval-of-p-o-d--59930530Veritas. They are still out there grinding and joining us from the road is lead singer Sonny Sandoval. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59930530Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterP.O.D. jumped into the rap-metal/hardcore scene at about the same time Rage Against the Machine did, but adding their own influences of hip-hop, reggae, and Latin beats to their brand of hardcore immediately set them apart from the pack in the '90s....Veritas. They are still out there grinding and joining us from the road is lead singer Sonny Sandoval. ]]>1227blythe,conversation,cuttermedia,death,diego,hardcore,interview,metal,mudvayne,nu,nu-metal,on,payable,pod,randy,san,sandoval,sonny,tour,veritasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-370-jonny-hawkins-of-nothing-more--59783447Carnal due out on June 28th. Joining from their current tour with Wage War we get into the details of the songs and the raw emotion that has inspired this new album. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59783447Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterThe band Nothing More ten years ago exploded on the modern rock world with their self-titled album. Since then they have put out some of their best work and it looks like that journey will continue with their new album Carnal due out on June 28th....Carnal due out on June 28th. Joining from their current tour with Wage War we get into the details of the songs and the raw emotion that has inspired this new album. ]]>1583album,backstage,cancel,carnal,conversation,culture,cuttermedia,hard,hawkins,interview,jonny,more,new,nothing,rock,tour,wage,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-369-kerry-king-of-slayer--59660129From Hell I Rise due out on May 17th. Kerry sits down with me to fill us in on how this project came out of the ashes of Slayer.

I should also mention that Slayer did reunite and are playing some select festivals later this year, but how that happened will have to be saved for another conversation down the line. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59660129Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:03 +0000CutterYou know Kerry King as the legendary guitarist of what some would say are the ultimate heavy metal band, Slayer. Well a few years ago Slayer announced their retirement, they were hanging up the riffs for good. So Kerry being Kerry King took some songs...From Hell I Rise due out on May 17th. Kerry sits down with me to fill us in on how this project came out of the ashes of Slayer.

I should also mention that Slayer did reunite and are playing some select festivals later this year, but how that happened will have to be saved for another conversation down the line. ]]>10174,big,big-4,conversation,cuttermedia,from,guitar,heavy,hell,i,interview,kerry,king,metal,rise,slayer,supergroup,talk,thrashtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-368-sebastian-bach--59537694Child Within the Man comes out on May 10th and there's a great reason to be excited about it, the songs absolutely kick ass! Sebastian may have never sounded this good. I'm being dead serious about that. Listen to the tunes and then come back and listen to explain this album and share some stories too. Buckle up! It's time for Bach n' Roll!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59537694Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterThere are few voices more recognizable than that of Sebastian Bach. Back in the day Skid Row was one of the biggest bands in the world, and it's been a long time since we've heard Bach music that has the same potential as those first two Skid Row...Child Within the Man comes out on May 10th and there's a great reason to be excited about it, the songs absolutely kick ass! Sebastian may have never sounded this good. I'm being dead serious about that. Listen to the tunes and then come back and listen to explain this album and share some stories too. Buckle up! It's time for Bach n' Roll!]]>2111album,bach,child,conversation,cuttermedia,hard,interview,man,metal,music,rock,row,sebastian,skid,solo,talk,withintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-367-glenn-nubz-morrison-of-lines-of-loyalty--59424473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59424473Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000CutterThis week we are getting an introduction to a new band you might want to pay attention to. If you've been to any of the Machine Killer tour dates, featuring Static-X, Sevendust and Dope then you've seen Lines of Loaylty live and you already know that...1172band,conversation,cuttermedia,glenn,hard,interview,killer,lines,loyalty,machine,metal,morrison,nubz,of,rock,sevendust,static-x,wisconsintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-366-ryan-mccombs-of-drowning-pool--59299291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59299291Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:20:01 +0000CutterRyan McCombs is the lead singer of Drowning Pool, but he is also the lead singer of Soil. Seems like a lot, but if anyone can do it, it's Ryan. Drowning Pool just started the next leg of the Snafu Le Tour with co-headliners Saliva, and Ryan gives us a...1933conversation,cuttermedia,drowning,interview,le,lead,mccombs,nu-metal,package,pool,road,rockcast,ryan,saliva,singer,snafu,soil,tour,warriorstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-365-landon-tewers-of-the-plot-in-you--59212375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59212375Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:30:02 +0000CutterLandon Tewers is just one of those creative types but in all the best ways. The Plot in You was his vision from the start after coming out of another band 15 years ago, but he's been able to do this, do some solo records all while producing and...1774closure,conversation,cuttermedia,engineer,in,interview,landon,metalcore,music,plot,plotinyou,producer,song,tewers,writers,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-364-henry-cox-of-boston-manor--59138546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59138546Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:27:47 +0000CutterHenry Cox is the lead singer of the (don't call them a pop-punk) British band Boston Manor. They have a killer straight-ahead new rock song called "Container" and maybe a new album coming? That we cannot confirm yet, so let's ask Henry and talk a...1900band,boston,british,container,conversation,cox,cuttermedia,genres,henry,interview,lead,manor,pop,punk,rock,singertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-363-rory-rodriguez-of-dayseeker--59049066Replica that is due out in April. The EP features songs from their past two albums reimagined and a cover of the classic Evanescence song "My Immortal." You can also catch Dayseeker on tour this spring with Staind and Seether.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59049066Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:04:20 +0000CutterDayseeker recently announced a new acoustic EP called Replica that is due out in April. The EP features songs from their past two albums reimagined and a cover of the classic Evanescence song "My Immortal." You can also catch Dayseeker on tour this...Replica that is due out in April. The EP features songs from their past two albums reimagined and a cover of the classic Evanescence song "My Immortal." You can also catch Dayseeker on tour this spring with Staind and Seether.]]>1437conversation,dayseeker,dreamstate,interview,replica,rodriguez,rory,seether,staindfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-362-dicky-barrett-of-the-defiant--58880577
Dicky was also the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! for almost two decades and in this conversation, we found out he even gives tours of the punk rock museum in Las Vegas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58880577Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000CutterYou would know Dicky Barrett as the lead singer and founding member of the legendary Ska-Punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, but now he and some friends got together to form this "90s punk rock supergroup" called The Defiant. The Defiant is Pete...
Dicky was also the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! for almost two decades and in this conversation, we found out he even gives tours of the punk rock museum in Las Vegas.]]>812barrett,bosstones,conversation,cuttermedia,defiant,dicky,interview,jimmy,kimmel,mighty,punk,ska,supergroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-361-bryon-kuznitz-of-fame-on-fire--58789272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58789272Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:03:37 +0000CutterSurprise! The band Fame on Fire today (Feb. 23rd) released a killer brand new song called "Nightmare (The Devil)" Our old friend Bryon Kuznitz, lead singer of Fame on Fire stops by to tell us all about it and what the future looks like for Fame on...1029anime,brian,bryon,conversation,devil,fame,fire,hard,interview,kuznitz,lead,music,new,nightmare,on,pantera,rock,sim,singer,songtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-361-chris-daughtry-returns--58688002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58688002Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000CutterAt the time of this conversation (last week) Daughtry's latest single and by far his heaviest song to date, was sitting at number 2 on the rock charts. As of the posting of this conversation, that song has officially gone number one and as we found...1069a.i.,artificial,behind,chris,conversation,cuttermedia,daughtry,hard,interview,music,number,one,papa,roach,rock,shinedown,song,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-360-jahred-gomes-of-hed-pe--58616570Detox and it might be their best complete body of work in decades. It's probably been that long since I've talked to Jahred and I'm happy to catch up with the outgoing frontman of Higher Education Planet Earth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58616570Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:05:01 +0000CutterThe name (hed) PE is as synonymous with the nu-metal genre as Korn is. While they may not have gotten to the same popularity heights (hed) PE and their style of music embodies everything we love about the genre. Jahred Gomes formed the band in...Detox and it might be their best complete body of work in decades. It's probably been that long since I've talked to Jahred and I'm happy to catch up with the outgoing frontman of Higher Education Planet Earth.]]>948album,bartender,california,conversation,detox,earth,education,gomes,hed,higher,interview,jahred,new,nu-metal,pe,planet,waitingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-359-jesse-james-dupree--58536766Breathing Fire. Featuring songs co-written by the legendary Brian Johnson of AC/DC, they truly have something special on hand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58536766Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000CutterHe truly is the madman of rock and roll, a legendary frontman, an avid supporter of bikers, and a bourbon maker. You know Jesse James Dupree as the lead singer of Jackyl, but when inspiration struck during a surprise visit from his son Nigel, the boys...Breathing Fire. Featuring songs co-written by the legendary Brian Johnson of AC/DC, they truly have something special on hand.]]>1517acdc,ac/dc,american,bikers,breathing,brian,conversation,davidson,dixieland,dupree,fire,harley,interview,jackyl,james,jesse,johnson,rolling,spirits,thunderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-358-austin-meade--58451576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58451576Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000CutterTexas alt-blues-rock songwriter and bonafide rockstar Austin Meade pops on to say hi. Drinking a beer and talking rock and roll, the way it should be. Honestly though has his new song "Blackout" continues to rise up the charts I thought it was a good...1772alt,austin,behind,blackout,blues,conversation,country,cuttermedia,interview,meade,metal,music,rock,rockcast,scenes,songwriter,songwriting,texas,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-357-caleb-shomo-of-beartooth--58355377The Surface is incredible and it features their first ever number-one rock song "Might Love Myself" and a song that features country music's biggest star of 2023 Hardy called "The Better Me." Their current headline tour is almost completely sold out and they are putting on the best show of their lives. I first met Caleb Shomo backstage at the music festival Rock on the Range (now called Sonic Temple) in his hometown of Columbus, OH and to see his rise to greatness brings me great joy. Now it's time to dig further in and get in introspective look at Beartooth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58355377Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000CutterBy the time 2024 is over there's a real good chance that Beartooth will be the biggest rock band of the year. Their new album The Surface is incredible and it features their first ever number-one rock song "Might Love Myself" and a song that features...The Surface is incredible and it features their first ever number-one rock song "Might Love Myself" and a song that features country music's biggest star of 2023 Hardy called "The Better Me." Their current headline tour is almost completely sold out and they are putting on the best show of their lives. I first met Caleb Shomo backstage at the music festival Rock on the Range (now called Sonic Temple) in his hometown of Columbus, OH and to see his rise to greatness brings me great joy. Now it's time to dig further in and get in introspective look at Beartooth.]]>1460beartooth,behind-the-scenes,caleb,conversation,country,cuttermedia,hardy,in-debth,interview,metal-core,rock,rockcast,shomo,surfacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-356-oxymorrons--58269143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58269143Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:03 +0000CutterThe name Oxymorrons for this band isn't just a clever coincidence. These are some of the most thoughtful musicians one could meet. This is a band in touch with the universe around them and wanted to bring a higher meaning to the music. Sure rap-metal...2175conversation,cuttermedia,diversity,hip-hop,inclusion,interview,music,new,nyc,oxymorrons,queens,rap-metal,scene,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-355-jack-underkofler-of-dead-poet-society--58012541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58012541Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:04:41 +0000CutterWho doesn't love a little philosophy with their rock and roll? We'll dive into that, the truth, and the music with one of my favorite newer bands Dead Poet Society. Lead singer Jack Underkofler will even disclose his Christmas plans.1653band,conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutter's,cutting,dead,edge,interview,jack,new,poet,rockcast,society,underkoflertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-354-elias-soriano-of-nonpoint--57953575Heartless E.P. being an indy band, and how to follow the music media trends. Nonpoint is always on the road and I'd highly reccomend seeing a show as soon as you possible can. One of the best and most consistent rock bands of the past two decades.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57953575Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:30:02 +0000CutterElias returns to the Rockcast as they are in the middle of short Holiday tour that including a bunch of sold out dates and wrapping things up in the midwest. We touch on their latest Heartless E.P. being an indy band, and how to follow the music media...Heartless E.P. being an indy band, and how to follow the music media trends. Nonpoint is always on the road and I'd highly reccomend seeing a show as soon as you possible can. One of the best and most consistent rock bands of the past two decades.]]>997band,business,concerts,cuttermedia,digital,elias,heartless,indy,interview,live,media,music,nonpoint,ruthless,shows,singer,soriano,tour,trendstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-353-tommy-henriksen--57870323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57870323Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000CutterTommy is one of the hidden gems of rock music. He started as a guitarist in the heavy metal band Warlock with Doro Pesch. From there, life took him on an adventure that included a pop-based solo career, a punk rock band, producer and engineer work,...2331alice,behind,cooper,crossbone,depp,henriksen,hollywood,interview,johnny,legends,rock,royality,scenes,skully,storytelling,the,tommy,vampires,warlockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-352-dl-from-bad-wolves--57767757Die About It shows, he's comfortable being the lead singer of this band. While the whole band including DL comes from a very heavy metal background, Bad Wolves is a little more eclectic than just metal or even the hated term "radio rock." We catch up to talk about those subjects, coming from being a guitarist to just a lead singer, and how this band has opened up to be what you hear today. They are currently on the road with Bush and you can find tickets at Badwolves.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57767757Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:40:02 +0000CutterDaniel Laskiewicz or has he is known to everyone, DL became the lead singer of Bad Wolves in 2020, and with their 4th album (2nd with DL) Die About It shows, he's comfortable being the lead singer of this band. While the whole band including DL comes...Die About It shows, he's comfortable being the lead singer of this band. While the whole band including DL comes from a very heavy metal background, Bad Wolves is a little more eclectic than just metal or even the hated term "radio rock." We catch up to talk about those subjects, coming from being a guitarist to just a lead singer, and how this band has opened up to be what you hear today. They are currently on the road with Bush and you can find tickets at Badwolves.com]]>1274acicia,bad,conversation,cuttermedia,daniel,dl,interview,laskiewic,lead,metal,radio,rock,rockcast,singer,strain,thanksgiving,wolvesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-351-austin-john-winkler--57671889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57671889Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:35:02 +0000CutterAustin is the former lead singer of the band Hinder. He was on vocal duty during the height of the band's popularity and after spending some down time due to health concerns is back in the studio working on new music. But before we get to hear that he...5832000s,an,angel,austin,ballad,duet,hinder,interview,john,lips,of,rock,shaylyn,winklerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-350-chris-robertson-of-black-stone-cherry--57583399Screamin' at The Sky, they were just announced as the opener for the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour featuring the legends ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and meanwhile their cover of "Give Me One Reason" continues to captivate new audiences. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Robertson checks in from the tour bus to talk all things Black Stone Cherry and the state of music in 2023.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57583399Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:55:01 +0000CutterIt's good to be in the band Black Stone Cherry right now. Earlier this year they put out what may be their most intense and heaviest record to date with Screamin' at The Sky, they were just announced as the opener for the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour...Screamin' at The Sky, they were just announced as the opener for the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour featuring the legends ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and meanwhile their cover of "Give Me One Reason" continues to captivate new audiences. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Robertson checks in from the tour bus to talk all things Black Stone Cherry and the state of music in 2023.]]>1129black,cherry,chris,conversation,dressed,guitarist,interview,kentucky,man,nervous,robertson,rock,screaming,sharp,simple,singer,sky,southern,stone,tourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-349-stix-zadinia-of-steel-panther--57488166On The Prowl came out earlier this year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57488166Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:18:40 +0000CutterIt's been 20 years since Steel Panther first exploded onto the scene with their light-hearted tribute to the seediness of 80's hard rock and metal. Well, six albums later, world tours and even an appearance on America's Got Talent and Steel Panther...On The Prowl came out earlier this year.]]>1470conversation,cutter,cuttermedia,hard,holidaze,instagram,interview,metal,panther,party,rock,steel,stix,zadiniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-348-matt-brooks-of-like-a-storm-part-2--57402502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57402502Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:34:08 +0000CutterPart two of my conversation with Matt Brooks, guitarist, singer and songwriter for the band Like a Storm is about is other project. It's called Amplify and it's all about bettering yourself through healthy habits.1922a,amplify,brooks,empowerment,health,interview,like,matt,recovery,stormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-348-matt-brooks-of-like-a-storm-part-1--57402491

Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation which has Matt and I talking about recovery, mental health, and self empowerment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57402491Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:04:20 +0000CutterAfter spending the lockdown at their parents house in New Zealand, and even doing a whole record there, Like A Storm are back! New song is called "Saints and Sinners" and Matt Brooks joins me for a conversation about their music and how it's done....

Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation which has Matt and I talking about recovery, mental health, and self empowerment.]]>2083a,brooks,interview,like,matt,stormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-347-vic-ritchie-of-any-given-sin--57309956War Within via Mascot Records. Vic and I sit down this week for the Rockcast and my radio show Cutting Edge Countdown to tell the rest of the story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57309956Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:19:56 +0000CutterIf you're like me you recognize the name Any Given Sin as a band that John Moyer from Disturbed helped get started about 7 or 8 years ago. After recording an EP they split with their lead singer and started over with Vic Ritchie handling the mic, and...War Within via Mascot Records. Vic and I sit down this week for the Rockcast and my radio show Cutting Edge Countdown to tell the rest of the story.]]>995any,conversation,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,disturbed,dynamite,edge,given,hard,interview,ritchie,rock,rockcast,sin,vic,war,withinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-346-marc-labelle-of-dirty-honey--57094847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57094847Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:45:02 +0000CutterThe story goes back a few years when Dirty Honey was the first independent rock band to have a number-one rock song with "When I'm Gone." Since it's been a band on the rise and doing it their own way. Fresh off opening for Guns N' Roses and from...1711classic,conversation,cuttermedia,dirty,gnr,guns,honey,interview,labelle,marc,music,n,recording,rock,rosestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-345-backstage-with-winston-mccall-of-parkway-drive--56983434Darker Still and the title track and why it's a landmark for the band and himself as a songwriter and human.

Video of this conversation can be found on my YouTube channel @thisiscuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56983434Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:13:38 +0000CutterI was able to catch up with Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall backstage on a recent Monsters of Oz tour stop. This is THE show that they have been teasing us in North America with for years. Full of pyro, a spinning drum cage, and all the songs...Darker Still and the title track and why it's a landmark for the band and himself as a songwriter and human.

Video of this conversation can be found on my YouTube channel @thisiscuttermedia]]>1809backstage,conversation,cuttermedia,darker,drive,interview,mccall,monsters,oz,parkway,still,tour,winstonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-344-cullen-moore-of-sleep-theory--56889033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56889033Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:25:02 +0000CutterThe Memphis-based Sleep Theory blew up on TikTok and Reels earlier this year with the song "Another Way." Then, they met Memphis native and Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers who offered them an opening slot on their headline tour, now their latest single...1848another,conversation,cullen,cuttermedia,cutting,day,edge,genre,hard,interview,moore,myers,numb,rock,shinedown,sleep,theory,tiktok,viral,zachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-343-ayron-jones--56804510Chronicles of the Kid and now officially has his second number-one rock song in "Blood in the Water." He's been on tour constantly since the pandemic restrictions lifted and it's showing in these songs. Also, he has said he wants to be "the guitarist for a generation," well, that sparked my interest. It's always fun to have Ayron Jones on both The Cutting Edge Countdown and Cutter's Rockcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56804510Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:40:02 +0000CutterEarlier this year Seattle guitarist/songwriter Ayron Jones put out his second album Chronicles of the Kid and now officially has his second number-one rock song in "Blood in the Water." He's been on tour constantly since the pandemic restrictions...Chronicles of the Kid and now officially has his second number-one rock song in "Blood in the Water." He's been on tour constantly since the pandemic restrictions lifted and it's showing in these songs. Also, he has said he wants to be "the guitarist for a generation," well, that sparked my interest. It's always fun to have Ayron Jones on both The Cutting Edge Countdown and Cutter's Rockcast.]]>1301ayron,chronicles,conversation,generation,guitar,guitarist,hendrix,interview,jimi,jones,kid,rock,seattle,songsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-342-scott-stapp--56728676
In the '90s and early 2000s, his band Creed became one of the biggest rock bands in the world, selling millions of albums and selling out packed stadiums around the world. Around 2005 the band went their separate ways with part of the band forming Alter Bridge and Scott starting a successful solo career. After one more album a few years later, there's been no news about Creed in over a decade. That has changed as they are back together for a cruise in 2024. On top of that Scott has a heavy new solo song out and a new solo album scheduled for next year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56728676Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:03:28 +0000CutterScott Stapp has become one of the most recognizable voices in rock and dare I say a good friend. He and I will be hosting an event for Operation Song in Green Bay, WI on October 6th where we'll pair veterans up with songwriters, including Scott and...
In the '90s and early 2000s, his band Creed became one of the biggest rock bands in the world, selling millions of albums and selling out packed stadiums around the world. Around 2005 the band went their separate ways with part of the band forming Alter Bridge and Scott starting a successful solo career. After one more album a few years later, there's been no news about Creed in over a decade. That has changed as they are back together for a cruise in 2024. On top of that Scott has a heavy new solo song out and a new solo album scheduled for next year.]]>1393charity,creed,cuttermedia,higher,interview,operation,power,scott,song,stapp,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-341-in-this-moment--56652152Godmode coming on October 27th you can hear the reinvigoration of the band. Lead singer Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth are here to catch us up on the world of In This Moment and get ready for an amazing tour happening this fall with them, Ice Nine Kills, Avatar, and New Years Day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56652152Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:55:01 +0000CutterWhen In This Moment debuted they were a thrash metal band with a badass female singer. Since then they've reinvented themselves a bit into this theatrical powerhouse and haven't looked back. But with two new songs out and a full album called Godmode...Godmode coming on October 27th you can hear the reinvigoration of the band. Lead singer Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth are here to catch us up on the world of In This Moment and get ready for an amazing tour happening this fall with them, Ice Nine Kills, Avatar, and New Years Day.]]>777avatar,brink,chris,conversation,cuttermedia,godmode,hard,howorth,in,interview,maria,metal,moment,purge,rock,theatrical,thisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-340-dakota-sean-of-another-day-dawns--56581768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56581768Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:03 +0000CutterThis weekend the Scranton, PA band Another Day Dawns is releasing a new single called "Hesitate" and there has been a buzz building about this band for the past couple of years. We in the world of rock outside their fans may not know much about this...989another,band,benjamin,breaking,bush,conversation,cuttermedia,dakota,dawns,day,heavy,hesitate,interview,music,rock,rockcast,seanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-339-above-snakes--56503141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56503141Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:15:25 +0000CutterIt's the band Above Snakes from Boston (I did that in my head like the Sam Adams commercials.) Johnny Skulls on vocals and Dax Dabs on guitar join us this week to tell us the origin story of this nu-metal style band Above Snakes. Their latest single...1192above,boston,conversation,crashnburn,cuttermedia,dabs,dax,interview,johnny,numetal,nu-metal,skulls,snakestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rocckast-338-ryan-mccombs-of-soil--56432807Scars, while his other band Drowning Pool is also doing a ton of touring. Two bands that during the hight of nu-metal were all the rage. It's high time we catch up with our old friend and fellow midwesterner Ryan McCombs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56432807Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000CutterRyan McCombs is a rare breed, doing double duty as the lead singer of not one but two active touring hard rock bands. His original band Soil is currently out celebrating their breakthrough album Scars, while his other band Drowning Pool is also doing...Scars, while his other band Drowning Pool is also doing a ton of touring. Two bands that during the hight of nu-metal were all the rage. It's high time we catch up with our old friend and fellow midwesterner Ryan McCombs.]]>1329conversation,cuttermedia,drowning,frontman,interview,mccombs,music,numetal,nu-metal,pool,rock,ryan,singer,soilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-337-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria--56361470Where Do We Go From Here? Why is it called that? Ben clears up why as he joins us from his house in London where he's taking care of his kids and his wife. Ben also has big news to share as to why we haven't seen him on stage with the band on this past tour from Asking Alexandria.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56361470Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:06:18 +0000CutterAsking Alexandria have been going for a long time and after making a huge impact in the early metalcore days they've taken over rock radio with a string of hits and are now set to release their 8th album Where Do We Go From Here? Why is it called...Where Do We Go From Here? Why is it called that? Ben clears up why as he joins us from his house in London where he's taking care of his kids and his wife. Ben also has big news to share as to why we haven't seen him on stage with the band on this past tour from Asking Alexandria.]]>1574alexandria,asking,ben,bruce,conversation,cuttermedia,guitar,interview,metalcore,psychotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-336-lajon-witherspoon-of-sevendust--56253572Truthkiller Day! It's the 13th studio album from the legendary Sevendust and to celebrate I caught up with singer and all-around great human Lajon Witherspoon for a quick conversation about Truthkiller. Sevendust also signed a new record deal with Napalm Records for this album and will be hitting the road with Alter Bridge and Mammouth WVH next month, then with Static-X this fall. Oh, and it turns out that in our adult live we both ride Harleys but in our younger live we both had Pontiac Sunfires!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56253572Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:37:26 +0000CutterIt's Sevendust Truthkiller Day! It's the 13th studio album from the legendary Sevendust and to celebrate I caught up with singer and all-around great human Lajon Witherspoon for a quick conversation about Truthkiller. Sevendust also signed a new...Truthkiller Day! It's the 13th studio album from the legendary Sevendust and to celebrate I caught up with singer and all-around great human Lajon Witherspoon for a quick conversation about Truthkiller. Sevendust also signed a new record deal with Napalm Records for this album and will be hitting the road with Alter Bridge and Mammouth WVH next month, then with Static-X this fall. Oh, and it turns out that in our adult live we both ride Harleys but in our younger live we both had Pontiac Sunfires!]]>642conversation,cuttermedia,everything,interview,lajon,music,nu-metal,rock,sevendust,stranger,sunfire,things,truthkiller,witherspoonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-335-written-by-wolves--56171355Secrets and did it with the likes of Sonny from POD, Kellin from Sleeping With Sirens, and more. The best part about it is they did so for mental health. Now with a new single called "Misery," they are ready to get back on the trajectory they were one before the world shut down.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56171355Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:03 +0000CutterThe band Written by Wolves are from New Zealand, a place we don't get to mention a lot when it comes to hard rock. They came onto the scene in 2019 and immediately got a pretty good reaction and we started taking notice, then like everyone else they...Secrets and did it with the likes of Sonny from POD, Kellin from Sleeping With Sirens, and more. The best part about it is they did so for mental health. Now with a new single called "Misery," they are ready to get back on the trajectory they were one before the world shut down.]]>1798cuttermedia,health,interview,mental,misery,newzealand,pod,secrets,stigma,sws,wolves,writtenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-334-mixi-of-stitched-up-heart--56102775To The Wolves is almost ready for release and our taste so far is, shall we say, aggressive. Mixi is back on the Cutting Edge Countdown and Cutter's Rockcast and not only to we get into about music and touring, Mixi opens up about her vocal chord surgery and her passion of doing some animal rescue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56102775Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:57:21 +0000CutterStitched Up Heart began in 2010 in LA and since has become a force in the female-fronted metal band world. When their second album was released right at the start of a global pandemic it seemed like the wind may have been taken out of their sails...To The Wolves is almost ready for release and our taste so far is, shall we say, aggressive. Mixi is back on the Cutting Edge Countdown and Cutter's Rockcast and not only to we get into about music and touring, Mixi opens up about her vocal chord surgery and her passion of doing some animal rescue.]]>2287cuttermedia,darkness,female-fronted,heavymetal,industrial,interview,metal,mixi,monster,singer,stitchedupheart,stitched-up-heart,thrasher,vocals,wolvesfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-333-jason-aalon-butler-of-fever-333--56017858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56017858Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:28:18 +0000CutterJason from Fever 333 on episode 333 of Cutter's Rockcast, believe it or not, I didn't even plan it that way. The stars have aligned to feature this conversation with Jason Aalon Butler about the new and improved Fever 333.1635333,activist,alon,butler,conversation,cuttermedia,demonstrations,fever,human,inglewood,interview,jason,metal,nu-metal,rights,rock,rockcastfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-332-matt-brandyberry-of-from-ashes-to-new--54831270Blackout is due out on July 28th, and after a hugely successful tour opening for Shinedown they are about to hit the road in support of Motionless in White and In This Moment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54831270Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:15:18 +0000CutterMatt is one of the singers and is the visionary behind the band From Ashes to New. While he's no stranger to being on this podcast, we're catching him at a moment in time where From Ashes to New are on the rise. Their new album Blackout is due out on...Blackout is due out on July 28th, and after a hugely successful tour opening for Shinedown they are about to hit the road in support of Motionless in White and In This Moment.]]>1238ashes,blackout,brandyberry,conversation,cuttermedia,from,interview,matthew,newfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-331-des-rocs--54452778Dream Machine due out in August. Before that happened as an independent artist he made waves in the rock world with his retro guitar sound and even had stints opening for Muse and The Rolling Stones! I've been looking forward to talking to this guy for a long time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54452778Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:03:58 +0000CutterDes Rocs as a guitarist and singer got his start as a 13-year-old playing afternoon gigs at the famous CBGB in New York and now as an adult, his vision has come together. He just signed a new record deal with Sumerian Records and announced his new...Dream Machine due out in August. Before that happened as an independent artist he made waves in the rock world with his retro guitar sound and even had stints opening for Muse and The Rolling Stones! I've been looking forward to talking to this guy for a long time.]]>1597classic,conversation,des,desrocs,guitar,guitarist,interview,newyork,records,retro,rocknroll,rocs,sumerianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-330-mike-mushok-of-staind--54144368 Confessions of the Fallen due out this fall. Plus they are hitting the road with fellow Boston rock band Godsmack all summer. Now on top of that Mike is also the guitarist for the band Saint Asonia who released a new EP earlier this year. Lots to catch up on with Mike Mushok.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54144368Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:01:26 +0000CutterMike Mushok is the guitarist and founding member of the legendary Boston-based band Staind. Staind just put out their first new song in 12 years with "Lowest in Me." They have a new album called Confessions of the Fallen due out this fall. Plus they... Confessions of the Fallen due out this fall. Plus they are hitting the road with fellow Boston rock band Godsmack all summer. Now on top of that Mike is also the guitarist for the band Saint Asonia who released a new EP earlier this year. Lots to catch up on with Mike Mushok.]]>965asonia,boston,cuttermedia,durst,festivals,flip,florida,fred,godsmack,guitarist,interview,metal,mike,mushok,rock,saint,staind,touringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-329-blake-bedsaul-of-saul--54069055This is It...The End of Everything is due out on July 28th. Their latest single "A Million Miles" is an absolute incredible song. Let's dig into it with Blake Bedsaul.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54069055Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:15:12 +0000CutterBlake and his brother Zach Bedsaul formed the emotionally charged hard hitting rock band Saul in nowhere Iowa. Not many bands make it where they're from, but the music of Saul cannot be denied. Their next album This is It...The End of Everything is...This is It...The End of Everything is due out on July 28th. Their latest single "A Million Miles" is an absolute incredible song. Let's dig into it with Blake Bedsaul.]]>1022bedsaul,blake,cuttermedia,interview,iowa,music,rock,saulfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-328-ugly-kid-joe--54007913Rad Wings of Destiny that has changed. Ugly Kid Joe achieved chart-topping success in the early 90s with the songs "Everything About You" and "Cats in the Cradle." Ugly Kid Joe were cool with the rock fans, the punk kids, the skateboarders, and the metal fans yet they fizzled out by the end of the decade. Well, they're back! All it took was guitarist Dave Fortman to produce a Godsmack record whose drummer Shannon Larkin was the drummer for Ugly Kid Joe. Singer Whitfield Crane and Mr. Fortman explain all on this week's Cutter's Rockcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54007913Fri, 26 May 2023 15:21:58 +0000CutterThe band Ugly Kid Joe has not been on the road in America in 27 years. That's hard to believe for a band that reunited in 2012 and has continued to tour in Europe that entire time. With the release of the straight-ahead rock and roll album Rad Wings...Rad Wings of Destiny that has changed. Ugly Kid Joe achieved chart-topping success in the early 90s with the songs "Everything About You" and "Cats in the Cradle." Ugly Kid Joe were cool with the rock fans, the punk kids, the skateboarders, and the metal fans yet they fizzled out by the end of the decade. Well, they're back! All it took was guitarist Dave Fortman to produce a Godsmack record whose drummer Shannon Larkin was the drummer for Ugly Kid Joe. Singer Whitfield Crane and Mr. Fortman explain all on this week's Cutter's Rockcast.]]>143790s,conversation,crane,cuttermedia,dave,fortman,godsmack,interview,joe,kid,larkin,metal,music,rock,shannon,ugly,whitfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-327-jacoby-shaddix-of-papa-roach--53912374Ego Trip. It worked! That album has now produced three number-one rock singles. They've been touring non-stop and are now set to hit the stage again with Shinedown on the next leg of their Revolutions Live tour. It's always a pleasure to have Jacoby Shaddix on the Rockcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53912374Fri, 19 May 2023 15:12:30 +0000CutterA few years ago Papa Roach decided to step out on their own, start a new record label and self-release their latest album Ego Trip. It worked! That album has now produced three number-one rock singles. They've been touring non-stop and are now set to...Ego Trip. It worked! That album has now produced three number-one rock singles. They've been touring non-stop and are now set to hit the stage again with Shinedown on the next leg of their Revolutions Live tour. It's always a pleasure to have Jacoby Shaddix on the Rockcast.]]>1307cuttermedia,ego,interview,jacoby,live!,music,papa,paparoach,revolutions,roach,rock,shaddix,shinedown,tour,tripfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-326-point-north--53827309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53827309Fri, 12 May 2023 15:08:22 +0000CutterJon Lundin along with his friend Andy formed the band Point North in 2017. Jon is also a sought after songwriter and record producer having worked with Falling in Reverse, Atreyu, Set it Off and many others. These guys have some of the greatest ears...1542conversation,cuttermedia,interview,jonlundin,metalcore,music,north,point,pointnorth,pop-punk,producer,record,rock,songwritingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-325-adrian-and-ryan-patrick-of-otherwise--53744286Gawdzillionaire the "muzzle" has been taken off of Adrian and Ryan's riffs are hard-hitting and in your face. They are also in the middle of a tour with their Vegas brothers in Adelitas Way. Check Otherwise's official website for tour dates.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53744286Fri, 05 May 2023 13:16:58 +0000CutterThe Patrick brothers, Adrian and Ryan, of the hard rock band Otherwise released their debut album over 10 years ago and it's been a journey. Now with the release of their 5th album Gawdzillionaire the "muzzle" has been taken off of Adrian and Ryan's...Gawdzillionaire the "muzzle" has been taken off of Adrian and Ryan's riffs are hard-hitting and in your face. They are also in the middle of a tour with their Vegas brothers in Adelitas Way. Check Otherwise's official website for tour dates.]]>1715adrian,conversation,cuttermedia,gawdzillionare,interview,metal,music,otherwise,patrick,rock,rockcast,ryan,vegasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-324-johannes-eckerstrom-of-avatar--53672896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53672896Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:00:10 +0000CutterJoining us from outside his home in Finland just before coming to the States to kick off the Dance Devil Dance Tour it's Johannes Eckerström, lead singer of Avatar. The album of the same name is out and we go deep on metal philosophy, satan, the stage...1986avatar,conversation,cuttermedia,dancedevildance,eckerström,finland,interview,johannes,metalfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-323-saving-abel--53596245

Saving Abel's new song is called "Baptize Me" and it's available everywhere now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53596245Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:21:03 +0000CutterThe band Saving Abel jumped on the scene in the early 2000s and put out what is still a mainstay song "Addicted." Since then the band has had it's challenges. 18 months ago founding members Jared Weeks and Jason Null reunited and decided it was time...

Saving Abel's new song is called "Baptize Me" and it's available everywhere now.]]>1421false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-322-scott-stevens--53530269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53530269Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:00:02 +0000CutterScott Stevens started out as the lead singer of the band The Exies who had a couple of big hits in the mid 2000's like "Ugly" and "My Goddess" He then moved his career into the music production world as a co-writer and producer. Since he's worked with...2063conversation,daughtry,dorothy,exies,halestorm,interview,producer,record,rockcast,scott,shinedown,singer,skillet,songwriter,stevensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-321-brandon-saller-of-atreyu--53472705The Hope of a Spark coming next Friday, April 14th it was definitely time to catch up with my old friend Brandon Saller. Atreyu has had a long and some would say interesting career, but the band is looking at this as a new era. Their next U.S. headline tour kicks off at the end of April and you get more information at www.atreyuofficial.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53472705Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:59:31 +0000CutterWith the release of a new EP called The Hope of a Spark coming next Friday, April 14th it was definitely time to catch up with my old friend Brandon Saller. Atreyu has had a long and some would say interesting career, but the band is looking at this...The Hope of a Spark coming next Friday, April 14th it was definitely time to catch up with my old friend Brandon Saller. Atreyu has had a long and some would say interesting career, but the band is looking at this as a new era. Their next U.S. headline tour kicks off at the end of April and you get more information at www.atreyuofficial.com]]>1239atreyu,brandon,cuttermedia,drowning,interview,metal,metalcore,music,rock,saller,singer,watchmeburntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-320-michael-wilton-of-queensryche--53367404Digital Noise Alliance, I caught up with Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton. Michael is a founding member of this legendary metal band and over the course of their 40-year career, they've stuck to their ways and have carved out their own path. Not a lot of bands who have faced the kind of adversary that they have can say the same. Their latest offering is another example of their greatness but also includes an interesting cover choice. It's an absolute honor to have a conversation with one of rock's greatest players.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53367404Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:26:44 +0000CutterCurrently out on a headline tour across the United States supporting their latest album Digital Noise Alliance, I caught up with Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton. Michael is a founding member of this legendary metal band and over the course of...Digital Noise Alliance, I caught up with Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton. Michael is a founding member of this legendary metal band and over the course of their 40-year career, they've stuck to their ways and have carved out their own path. Not a lot of bands who have faced the kind of adversary that they have can say the same. Their latest offering is another example of their greatness but also includes an interesting cover choice. It's an absolute honor to have a conversation with one of rock's greatest players.]]>1192alliance,conversation,cuttermedia,digital,guitar,hard,interview,metal,michael,noise,queensryche,rock,wiltonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-319-giovannie-yanez-of-giovannie-and-the-hired-guns--53230189Tejano Punk Boyz featuring their latest single "Overrated." The are currently out on the road and it's time to tell the success story of Giovannie and The Hired Guns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53230189Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:13:13 +0000CutterGiovannie Yanez is the lead singer and founder of the Texas based rock/country band Giovannie and The Hired Guns. Last year as an independent band that had a number-one rock song with "Roman Ayala." Then after signing with Warner Bros. they put out...Tejano Punk Boyz featuring their latest single "Overrated." The are currently out on the road and it's time to tell the success story of Giovannie and The Hired Guns.]]>1046country,cuttermedia,giovannie,guns,hired,interview,music,overrated,punk,rock,tejano,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-318-rory-rodriguez-of-dayseeker--53149886Dark Sun that dream is coming to fruition. They are about to head out on the road with Silverstein, they've been booked on all the big summer music festivals and their latest single "Without Me" is now a top 20 rock song. We discuss all these things, say congrats to their peers Bad Omens on a number one rock song and even get into why Ronnie Radtke is now the biggest rock star in the world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53149886Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:25:01 +0000CutterRory is the lead singer for the '80s-tinged metalcore band Dayseeker. It has felt like Dayseeker has been on the cusp of greatness for years but with their latest album Dark Sun that dream is coming to fruition. They are about to head out on the road...Dark Sun that dream is coming to fruition. They are about to head out on the road with Silverstein, they've been booked on all the big summer music festivals and their latest single "Without Me" is now a top 20 rock song. We discuss all these things, say congrats to their peers Bad Omens on a number one rock song and even get into why Ronnie Radtke is now the biggest rock star in the world.]]>1788conversation,cuttermedia,dayseeker,interview,metalcore,rock,rodriguez,rory,singer,vocalisttrue69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-317-backstage-on-the-rock-resurrection-tour--52831755
This episode features quick conversations with all three bands in order of show opener to headliner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52831755Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000CutterOn the Rock Resurrection tour kickoff weekend, I went backstage at The Epic Event Center in my hometown of Green Bay, WI with John Cooper from Skillet, Tyler & Dave from Theory of a Deadman, and Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia. We caught up on...
This episode features quick conversations with all three bands in order of show opener to headliner]]>1873adam,asonia,backstage,connolly,cooper,cuttermedia,deadman,gontier,interview,john,resurrection,rock,rocknroll,saint,skillet,theory,toad,tour,tylerfalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-316-chris-daughtry--52761200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52761200Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:44:19 +0000CutterDaughtry lead singer Chris Daughtry just put out a cover song. Now normally that's not a big deal but when you release a cover on the song's 40th anniversary and include Lzzy Hale from Halestorm, it's a big deal. Plus, it's really good. The song is...1006chris,cover,coversongs,cuttermedia,daughtry,hale,interview,lzzy,separate,waystrue67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-315-take-back-your-life-tour-with-dan-donegan-of-disturbed--52688268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52688268Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:20:57 +0000CutterEarlier this week Disturbed announced their touring activities for the year. The Take Back Your Life Tour will also feature Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer. Dan Donegan is back to go through this tour with us and catch up.909america,benjamin,breaking,cuttermedia,dandonegan,disturbed,divisive,interview,jinjer,rockcast,sickness,tour,usafalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-314-comedian-craig-gass--52628567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52628567Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:38:13 +0000CutterCraig Gass is a comedian who has a long history with the rock music world. He does impressions of Gene Simmons, Lars Ulrich, and Sebastian Bach to just name a few. Has been involved with many a rock star roast and has opened for the likes of Metallica...2955bach,comedian,comedy,coreytaylor,craig,cuttermedia,gass,genesimmons,industry,interview,metallica,music,roasts,rocknroll,stand-uptrue65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-313-kellin-quinn-of-sleeping-with-sirens--52562432Complete Collapse features a title track that has been rocketing up the rock charts both at radio and at streaming. Kellin is here to tell us all about his band, the album and people love them in the midwest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52562432Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:37:30 +0000CutterSometimes you hear of a band and you think wow, that's a pretty cool new band. Then you realize oh they have seven albums out! If you've been following along you may know the band Sleeping With Sirens and their singer Kellin Quinn well, but if not...Complete Collapse features a title track that has been rocketing up the rock charts both at radio and at streaming. Kellin is here to tell us all about his band, the album and people love them in the midwest.]]>1132collapse,complete,cuttermedia,dorothy,interview,kellin,metalcore,music,punk,quinn,rock,singer,sirens,sleeping,sws,underoath,withtrue64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-312-myles-kennedy-of-alter-bridge--52488039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52488039Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:08:47 +0000CutterIt's been 19 years since the debut album from Alter Bridge. A band that was formed by the three members of the band Creed but with then, not as well-known singer Myles Kennedy. Alter Bridge quickly removed the idea they would be a Creed re-hash to...1127alter,bridge,conspirators,cuttermedia,guitarist,holiday,interview,kennedy,kings,musician,myles,pawns,singer,slashfalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-311-scott-holiday-of-rival-sons--52433644Darkfighter. An album that Scott says has the vibe and the music they were truly aiming for, but not to judge it on their first single "Nobody Wants to Die." As 2023 sets up to be the biggest year yet for Rival Sons we cover everything from sobriety and coffee to finally being let out of the cage to truly do what they love, play music and tour!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52433644Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:43:07 +0000CutterSince their debut album in 2011 Rival sons have been nonstop and have made a giant fanbase in the process worldwide. On June 2nd they will release their 8th studio output called Darkfighter. An album that Scott says has the vibe and the music they...Darkfighter. An album that Scott says has the vibe and the music they were truly aiming for, but not to judge it on their first single "Nobody Wants to Die." As 2023 sets up to be the biggest year yet for Rival Sons we cover everything from sobriety and coffee to finally being let out of the cage to truly do what they love, play music and tour!]]>1457cutteremdia,darkfighter,gear,guitar,holiday,interview,revival,rival,rivalsons,rock,roots,scott,sonstrue62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-310-edgar-winter--52364305Brother Johnny and features a whos who of rock's biggest stars like Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Star, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and more. The one that hits home the most though might be a vocal appearance by the late Foo Fighter's drummer Taylor Hawkins.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52364305Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:25:01 +0000CutterAs we enter a new year there is nothing wrong with taking a look back. The legendary Edgar Winter joins us to go in-depth on his tribute album to his brother Johnny Winter. The album is called Brother Johnny and features a whos who of rock's biggest...Brother Johnny and features a whos who of rock's biggest stars like Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Star, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and more. The one that hits home the most though might be a vocal appearance by the late Foo Fighter's drummer Taylor Hawkins.]]>2250false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-309-mike-protich-of-the-violent--52268738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52268738Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:27:56 +0000CutterMike Protich spent years and two albums as the lead singer of the band Red Sun Rising. They had two number-one rock songs and a few more top ten songs. In 2019 the band decided to call it quits. Mike and a couple of his bandmates kept going as a brand...830backstage,center,conversation,cuttermedia,epic,event,interview,mike,protich,red,rising,rockcast,sun,the,violentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-308-dorothy--52199111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52199111Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:48:55 +0000CutterDorothy Martin has definitely made a name for herself in the rock world over the past few years. We just found out that her song "Rest in Peace" was named one of the top ten songs of 2022 and her live show is full of rock and roll energy that just...847black,conversation,cuttermedia,dorothy,interview,music,rock,rockstar,sheepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-307-fame-on-fire--52140841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52140841Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:36:26 +0000CutterSinger Bryan Kuznitz and guitarist Blake Saul from the band Fame on Fire stopped by the studio while out on tour with Falling in Reverse to say hi and a conversation. Their song "Welcome to The Chaos" featuring Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills has...1343blake,bryan,conversation,cuttermedia,fame,fire,hardrock,ink,in-studio,interview,kuznitz,metal,metalcore,on,saulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-306-tyler-connelly-of-theory-of-a-deadman--52081342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52081342Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:27:38 +0000CutterTheory of a Deadman are back to their hard rocking ways with their new single "Dinosaur" and a new rock album on the horizon. Lead singer and guitarist Tyler Connelly joins us this week to tell us about their journey of the last half a decade. There's...1548connelly,cuttermedia,deadman,dinosaur,interview,music,rock,snarky,theory,toad,tylertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-305-the-lonely-ones--52011268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52011268Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:45:01 +0000CutterThere really is so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season, great music, good friends, and family, just to name a few. Over the years I've played in quite a few different bands and I've been lucky enough to create friendships in doing so. The...1834bobaflex,cuttermedia,discovery,hard-rock,interview,lonleyones,music,new,rock,thelonelyonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-304-dan-donegan-of-disturbed--51933121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51933121Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:05:05 +0000CutterAfter the Chicago band, Disturbed had the biggest hit of their career in 2015 with their cover of the song "The Sound of Silence" they experimented more with acoustic songs and ballads on the following album. Well, that time period is long past as the...1435chicago,conversation,cuttermedia,dan,disturbed,divisive,donegan,hard-rock,heart,interview,metal,sicknesstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-303-gavin-rossdale-of-bush--51864619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51864619Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:44:37 +0000CutterI think you know exactly who Gavin Rossdale is. As the frontman and main songwriter behind Bush, he's gone onto heights that few bands get to and most only dream of. With their sludgy new album 'The Art of Survival' out he definitely isn't done...1913art,bush,dad,divorced,fatherhood,gavin,gunge,gwen,health,interview,machines,mental,more,of,rock,rossdale,songwriting,stefani,survival,thantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-302-sharon-den-adel-of-within-temptation--51787089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51787089Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:50:18 +0000CutterIt's been 25 years since Within Temptation started as a hobby band in the Netherlands. At least that's what Sharon tells us. Pretty good for a Hobby as Within Temptation has become one of the more influential bands from the European metal scene of the...1016alexandria,asking,cuttermedia,denadel,european,frontwoman,interview,metal,netherlands,sharon,singer,temptation,vocalist,withinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-301-winston-mccall-of-parkway-drive--51716386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51716386Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:47:49 +0000CutterWinston McCall is the lead singer of the Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive. Before the pandemic hit Parkway had been on a trajectory to become of the biggest metal bands in the world. Playing to thousands of fans every night they had broken...2205australia,cuttermedia,depression,drive,health,heavy,interview,mccall,mental-health,metal,metalcore,parkway,therapy,winstontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-300-taint-and-butter--51646376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51646376Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:27:52 +0000CutterWow, it's the 300th full episode of Cutter's Rockacst. Six years, many rockstars, stories, and even a couple of different co-hosts. Kaytie became my radio partner right around the time this podcast was launched so it was only a matter of time before...2091300,anniversary,cutter,kaytie,mental-health,musicstories,rockstories,sobriety,taintandbuttertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-299-jonny-hawkins-of-nothing-more-returns--51577263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51577263Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:17:45 +0000CutterEarlier this summer when Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More sat down for a conversation about new music and touring I told him we should do it again when their new album 'Spirits' drops. Guess what's out today? That's right, Nothing More's new album...1006cuttermedia,hawkins,interview,jonny,jonnyhawkins,more,music,new,nothing,nothingmore,spiritsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-298-joe-satriani--51555105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51555105Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:38:05 +0000CutterThe guitar legend, the guitar god, the man behind some of the greatest guitar licks and albums in the history of rock, Joe Satriani joins us on the Rockcast. He has a new solo instrumental album out called 'The Elephants of Mars.' It's an album that...1399cuttermedia,elephants,guitar,guitarist,ibanez,icon,interview,joe,mars,rock,satch,satrianifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-297-rob-halford-of-judas-priest--51500021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51500021Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:47:28 +0000CutterHe's the metal god!! Rob Halford has finally joined me on the Rockcast. After Rob was a regular guest on my old show, Hangar 19 it's been many years since I've sat down for a conversation with Mr. Halford, and the timing couldn't be better. Judas...1248babymetal,england,fame,god,halford,hall,halloffame,heavymetal,interview,judas,judaspriest,metal,of,pantera,priest,rob,robhalford,rock&roll,r&rfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-alex-holycross-of-the-native-howl--51433297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51433297Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:03:44 +0000CutterOnce in awhile a conversation happens with someone you've never met and you just connect. Understanding music and the musicians who make music is something that has always been my goal. I'm a musician myself and music is everything. Alex and I got...1193alex,backstage,dwp,holycross,howl,interview,life,louder,louderthanlife,ltl,native,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-leigh-kakaty-of-pop-evil--51433267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51433267Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:51:07 +0000CutterPop Evil absolutely brought it to Louisville at Louder Than Life. Chris Laplant was filling in on guitar so I asked frontman Leigh Kakaty backstage what happened to Nick. Once we start talking though, we just talk, like old friends do.1034backstage,evil,interview,kakaty,leigh,life,louder,louderthanlife,pop,popevil,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-kas-from-red-light-king--51429668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51429668Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:53:53 +0000CutterIn 2011 it looked like Red Light King were about to become huge after having two singles that did very well, one of them peaking at number 3 on the rock charts. Then, it didn't happen. It's not that they went away, it's more of a business thing. It...487backstage,king,life,light,louder,louderthanlife,red,redlightking,rock,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-dan-of-all-good-things--51422454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51422454Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:56:34 +0000CutterAll Good Things jumped onto the scene and immediately scored a number one song with the song For the Glory featuring Hollywood Undead. Now they are finally out on the road and I caught up with lead singer Dan Murphy backstage at Louder Than Life. We...407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-balsac-the-jaws-of-death-of-gwar--51419541
Their new album 'The New Dark Ages' rules though! There's even a song on the new album called "The Cutter" featuring Lzzy Hale]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51419541Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:02:30 +0000CutterThis is the most awkward interview I've ever done. Listen I know my GWAR history, but with the mask on, while standing in a backstage area where you can hardly hear yourself, he had no idea what I was saying and I had no idea what he was saying. Since...
Their new album 'The New Dark Ages' rules though! There's even a song on the new album called "The Cutter" featuring Lzzy Hale]]>280backstage,balsac,festival,gwar,interview,jawsofdeath,life,louder,louderthelife,ltl,music,thantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-barry-kerch-of-shinedown--51410577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51410577Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:03:47 +0000CutterYou have a set to play that's 13-15 songs, but your band has had 19 number-one singles and 25 top 10s. How do you pick which songs to play live when you're that popular? I had to ask my old friend Barry Kerch that exact question.361backstage,barry,barrykerch,festival,kerch,life,louder,louderthanlife,music,number-one,rock,shinedown,songs,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-ego-kill-talent--51410494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51410494Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:49:57 +0000CutterI started hearing the name Ego Kill Talent at the last festival I covered, three years ago at Aftershock in California. Why? Because they were this newer band from Brazil that was already turning heads, they were booked to go on tour with Metallica...493backstage,brazil,ego,egokilltalent,festival,interview,kill,life,louder,louderthanlife,metal,music,talent,thanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-mike-s-dead--51407797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51407797Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:21:58 +0000CutterThe beauty of having music conversations at music festivals is sometimes you get to a band or two or on the rise who you immediately connect with. That's the case with Mike's Dead. He's a rapper, a metal artist and so much more. He has everything in...641backstage,dead,festival,interview,louderthanlife,mike's,mikesdead,mike'sdead,musictruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-will-hunt-of-evanescence--51401023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51401023Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:49:40 +0000CutterJoining me backstage at the Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, KY is drummer Will Hunt from Evanescence, but also from Slaughter, and also from the band where I first heard of Will, Skrape!323backstage,drummer,evanescence,festival,hunt,interview,life,louder,louderthanlife,ltl,music,than,will,willhuntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-plush--51400848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51400848Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:34:25 +0000CutterThe four girls that make up the rock band Plush joined me for a few minutes at the Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, KY393backstage,festival,interview,kentucky,life,louder,louderthanlife,louisville,music,plush,than,tsofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-296-backstage-at-louder-than-life-with-apocalyptica--51399948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51399948Tue, 27 Sep 2022 21:40:09 +0000CutterI'm backstage at the Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, KY with Mikko Siren of the Finish Cello-infused metal band Apocalyptica.223apocalyptica,backstage,cello,finish,interview,louderthanlife,mikko,sirenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-295-tobias-forge-of-ghost--51340658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51340658Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:15:02 +0000CutterA rock band with a top 40 hit? Say it ain't so! Ghost released the song "Mary on a Cross" three years ago as a one-off song that was part of a special 7-inch vinyl release. Suddenly, the song has been trending on TikTok and has begun to show up...1130arena,cuttermedia,emeritus,forge,ghost,impera,interview,maryonacross,papa,spillways,tiktok,tobias,tourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-294-thundermother--51282728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51282728Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:58:29 +0000CutterGo ahead and try to say the name Thundermother without saying it loud and with a rock n' roll voice? Can't do it. One-half of the Swedish all female rock band Thundermother join us this week from the road. They are on their first ever North American...1311all-female,black,cuttermedia,gold,hard-rock,interview,out,rock'n'roll,swedish,thundermother,watchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-293-ash-costello-of-new-years-day--51200963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51200963Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:30:16 +0000CutterNew Years Day has been killing it in the scene for a decade now, but it wasn't until 2019 that they had an actual "radio" hit with the song "Shut Up." Now Ash Costello and company are set to replicate that their new song "Hurts Like Hell" and a new...1616ash,ashcostello,costello,cuttermedia,day,emo,empowerment,halestorm,hard,interview,metal,metalcore,new,newyearsday,rock,scene,women,yearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-292-bobby-amaru-of-saliva--51122027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51122027Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:35:38 +0000CutterBobby Amaru became the lead singer of Saliva in 2011 right after original singer Josie Scott left the band. During a decade Saliva were up there with Godsmack, Papa Roach and all the other mainstream "active" rock bands. Since they've continued doing...2210amaru,bobby,crows,cuttermedia,interview,josie,lead,saliva,scott,singertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-291-dave-mustaine-of-megadeth--51033852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51033852Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:08:24 +0000CutterWhat can we say about the legendary Dave Mustaine that hasn't already been said? Love him or hate him without Megadeth music would be drastically different. With their 16th studio album due out next week it's time to catch up with Dave and talk all...777album,cuttermedia,dave,heavy,interview,megadeth,metal,metallica,music,mustaine,newfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-290-attack-of-the-killer-bassists--50827698
When famed Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde started Black Label Society and one of the first calls Zakk made to start the band was to his friend JD to handle bass duties. After leaving the band for a bit in the early 2000's, he's been back since.

Add in the band Hatebreed and you have one hell of a tour.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50827698Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:50:59 +0000CutterFrank Bello is the bassist for the legendary Anthrax who are on tour right now celebrating their 40th anniversary. In 1981 the world first heard of the New York thrash metal band Anthrax. It was 1985's 'Spreading the Disease' that put them on the map...
When famed Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde started Black Label Society and one of the first calls Zakk made to start the band was to his friend JD to handle bass duties. After leaving the band for a bit in the early 2000's, he's been back since.

Add in the band Hatebreed and you have one hell of a tour.]]>154440thanniversary,anthrax,bass,bassist,bello,black,bls,cutteremedia,frank,hatebreed,interviews,jd,label,metal,socity,wylde,zakktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-289-sam-kiszka-of-greta-van-fleet--50750077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50750077Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:30:58 +0000CutterIt might be hard to believe, but the band Greta Van Fleet have truly created something special. Who would have thought that a little band from nowhere, Michigan would take over the rock universe like this? Sold out shows, number one hits, and a fan...1328back-stage,bassist,bay,cuttermedia,fleet,greata,green,gvf,interview,kiszka,michigan,music,rock,sam,van,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-288-eric-vanlerberghe-of-i-prevail--50679712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50679712Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:48:28 +0000CutterWith I prevail announcing their new album 'True Power' and releasing two incredible new songs it's time to catch up with our old friend Eric Vanlerberghe of the band I Prevail.829bad,bodybag,eric,i,interview,iprevail,metal-core,power,prevail,things,true,vanlerberghefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-287-crobot--50584159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50584159Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:57:58 +0000CutterThe entire band is here. Brandon, Bishop, Dan, and Tim from Crobot joined me in the studio while in the middle of their tour with Shaman's Harvest. Their incredible new album is called 'Feel This' which is available everywhere right now.1251bishop,brandon,conversation,crobot,danzig,feel,hard,in-studio,interview,music,rock,thisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-286-henry-cox-of-boston-manor--50510563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50510563Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:29:24 +0000CutterBoston Manor just announced their 3rd album 'Datura' due out this October and released two new songs. They come from Blackpool, England and have been grinding it out in the scene since 2015. One of the better new bands out there we go in on the new...1251boston,cox,datura,england,foxglove,henry,interview,manor,metal,punk,rock,turnstilefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-285-leigh-kakaty-of-pop-evil--50312822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50312822Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:25:02 +0000CutterPop Evil over the course of almost 20 years (yes 20 years!) has seen a couple of line-up changes, popular style of music changes and yet they have never wavered about who they are. Pop Evil are a hard rock band that likes to incorporate pop stylings...1666epic,evil,eye,greenbay,interview,kakaty,leigh,michigan,pe,pop,popevil,rock,storm,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-284-george-pendergast-of-dishwalla--50241359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50241359Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:09:54 +0000CutterGeorge Pendergast is the original drummer for the popular 90's alt-rock band Dishwalla. They had numerous top songs like "Counting Blue Cars" and "Charlie Brown's Parents" before disbanding after the turn of the century. Back with new music, George...92890s,alive,alternative,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,dishwalla,edge,george,interview,music,new,nineties,pendergast,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-283-chris-motionless-of-motionless-in-white--50201787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50201787Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:31:20 +0000CutterOn the week of the release of Motionless in White's amazing new album 'Scoring the End of the World', I caught up with singer Chris Motionless. We find out how the fans helped inspire songs on the new album, how mental health was affected by the...1430chris,cuttermedia,cyberhex,end,in,interview,masterpiece,miw,motionless,of,scoring,singer,white,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-282-jonny-hawkins-of-nothing-more--50051033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50051033Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:17:19 +0000CutterThere are few bands that have been able to include the creativity and success that Nothing More has over the past decade. After a pandemic that left everyone a little depressed, Nothing More are back with some of their most aggressive music yet. A new...1486conversation,cuttermedia,hawkins,interview,jonny,metal,more,nothing,philosophy,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-281-eva-under-fire--49969351
Oh and she's also a licensed therapist with a Master's degree in psychotherapy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49969351Fri, 27 May 2022 16:06:10 +0000CutterEva Maria is the lead singer of the rock band Eva Under Fire. The band in the past couple of years has really begun to win over fans worldwide with their very hard-driving songs and vocals on par with anyone. Their latest single "Blow" features...
Oh and she's also a licensed therapist with a Master's degree in psychotherapy.]]>1369blow,cuttermedia,detroit,eva,evaunderfire,fire,health,interview,mental,seperate,therapy,under,waysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-280-shane-told-of-silverstein--49867319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49867319Fri, 20 May 2022 20:20:08 +0000CutterShane Told is the lead singer of the band Silverstein. A band that has been around since the year 2000 and while that may surprise some people, their extremely dedicated and hardcore fanbase will probably be like, "psh where have you been?" With the...2104backrupt,cutter,cuttermedia,interview,made,me,misery,shane,silverstein,told,ultraviolettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-279-brann-dailor-of-mastodon--49786908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49786908Fri, 13 May 2022 15:45:29 +0000CutterMastodon is a band that's on it's 22nd year of existence and has done nothing but turned heads along the way. Their latest album is called 'Hushed and Grim' and in a day and age where everyone is listening to singles and supposedly doesn't care about...1008brann,conversation,cutter,cuttermedia,dailor,drummer,drums,grim,grimm,hushed,interview,mastodon,singertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-278-lzzy-hale-of-halestorm--49693073
(This conversation was prerecorded a couple of weeks before the album's release.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49693073Fri, 06 May 2022 18:23:18 +0000CutterOn the day that Halestorm's awaited new album 'Back From the Dead' has been released I'm excited for this conversation. Lzzy Hale as the amazing frontwoman of Halestrom has been a trailblazer since their self-titled release debut in 2009. The pandemic...
(This conversation was prerecorded a couple of weeks before the album's release.)]]>1539album,back,cutter,cuttermedia,dead,depression,from,gibson,guitar,hale,halestorm,health,interview,lzzy,mental,new,pandemic,steeple,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-277-kenny-wayne-shepherd--49596337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49596337Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:27:12 +0000CutterBlues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd released his debut album when he was a teenager. Then at the old age of 18, he wrote and recorded one of rock's best albums 'Trouble Is' featuring the megahit song "Blue on Black." That was 25 years ago and...108125th,anniversary,black,blue,blues,cutter,cuttermedia,interview,is,kenny,kws,on,rock,shepherd,trouble,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-276-tobias-forge-of-ghost--49518393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49518393Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:15:02 +0000CutterThe leader, the frontman, the songwriter, the mastermind, and whatever other titles you can come up with all describe this week's guest. He is Tobias Forge, but better known as Papa from the band Ghost. Their new album 'Impera' is out now and features...1204art,band,cutter,cuttermedia,emertius,forge,ghost,ghoul,history,impera,interview,metal,papa,rock,swedish,the,tobiasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-275-chris-jericho-of-fozzy--49459829
***This conversation originally took place on my morning show The Rick and Cutter show on WAPL the day after a very amazing Fozzy show***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49459829Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:41:00 +0000CutterChris Jericho may already be a legend in the world of wrestling. From ECW to WCW to WWE and now one of the main players in the world of AEW. As time goes Chris is starting to become a legend in the world of hard rock as well. Fozzy started their...
***This conversation originally took place on my morning show The Rick and Cutter show on WAPL the day after a very amazing Fozzy show***]]>852aew,boombox,champion,chris,fozzy,hard,interview,jericho,music,new,rock,wcw,wrestling,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-274-jay-weinberg-of-slipknot--49344085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49344085Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:29:06 +0000CutterJay Weinberg comes from a lineage of drummers. His dad Max was the drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, plus he played drums for Conon O'Brien's various late-night talk shows. Now that's just the introduction. Jay has been in the rock...1645countdown,cutter,cuttermedia,cutting,drummer,edge,interview,jay,knotfest,roadshow,slipknot,weinbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-273-nita-strauss--49203285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49203285Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:44:23 +0000CutterNita Strauss has spent the past almost decade playing guitar for Alice Cooper, that's a great gig. Well, she also has one of the most anticipated rock albums of 2022 coming out later this year. It'll be her second solo album and this is the first to...1197alice,cooper,cutter,dead,guitar,guitarist,inside,interview,metal,nita,rock,rockcast,solo,straussfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-272-james-munky-shaffer-from-korn--49099652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49099652Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:58:04 +0000CutterThe man at this point should need no introduction, but we shall anyway. Munky is one of the founding members and guitarist in the (can we say legendary?) band, Korn. His real name is James Shaffer and he like most of us had a tough time at the...1166cutter,cuttermedia,guitar,interview,james,korn,munky,requim,rockcast,shafferfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-271-plush--49032717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49032717Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:38:47 +0000CutterThe band Plush are an all-female band from the east coast who are all teenagers but don't let their age fool you. These girls have the rock and roll gene and their music is as furious as any band's out there. They were handpicked by Amy Lee to open...1212evanescence,halestorm,hate,interview,modern,plush,rock,slash,teenagers,thevoice,voice,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-270-jelly-roll--48936466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48936466Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:15:02 +0000CutterJelly Roll is someone you may know as that Nashville rapper who plays country music. Well it's not just that, there's so much more to the artist Jelly Roll and has now gotten into the rock world. Unlike another rapper who jumped into the rock world,...1151country,cutter,cuttermedia,genre,hip-hop,interview,jelly,jellyroll,mashing,music,nashville,rapper,rock,roll,song,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-269-marc-labelle-of-dirty-honey--48882098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48882098Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:24:00 +0000CutterNow that the Young Guns tour has kicked off with Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey. Now after having Wolfgang on last week our old friend Marc Labelle lead singer of Dirty Honey joins us. It's rock and roll and it's all about rock and roll, songs,...1266dirty,dirtyhoney,guns,honey,interview,labelle,mammothwvh,marc,tour,vanhalen,wolfgang,youngfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-268-wolfgang-van-halen--48787805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48787805Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:02:20 +0000CutterThe name Van Halen and rock and roll go hand in hand. Wolfgang is continuing to prove that. With the self-titled release, Mammoth WVH is a piece of just sold hard rock with great songwriting. Featuring number one singles with one of those songs being...722cutter,cuttermedia,halen,interview,mammouth,mammouthwvh,van,vanhalen,wolfgang,wvhfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-267-noah-sebastian-of-bad-omens--48694697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694697Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:39:50 +0000CutterBad Omens are getting set to release their 3rd album 'Death of Peace of Mind' on February 25th. The music has grown and has been turned a little on its side since their first album in 2016. Lead singer and principal songwriter for Bad Omens Noah...1162bad,badomens,cutter,cuttermedia,hard,interview,metal,metalcore,music,noah,omens,rock,sebastianfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-266-wage-war--48589161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48589161Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:06:42 +0000CutterBriton Bond and Cody Quistad of the metalcore band Wage War join us from their tour bus just before wrapping up their mostly sold out with Falling in Reverse. The story of Wage War follows the path of a band that has earned the respect of everyone in...1085briton,cody,cutter,cuttermedia,interview,mainstream,manic,metal,metalcore,podcast,radio,rock,wage,warfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-265-mike-protich-of-the-violent--48487003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48487003Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:31:21 +0000CutterYou know Mike Protich as the lead singer of Red Sun Rising. Right before the pandemic had hit Mike along with Pat and Dave from Red Sun decided to start over as a three-piece band and do things a bit differently. They called themselves The Violent and...1297band,cutter,cuttermedia,hardrock,interview,mike,music,new,people,protich,red,rising,rock,strange,sun,violenttrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-264-ronnie-radke-of-falling-in-reverse--48393317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48393317Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:42:51 +0000CutterWho would have thought that Falling in Reverse would have had the biggest rock song in the world of the past few years? Yet here we are, Ronnie Radke and company did it. Falling in Reverse in 2019 released "Popular Monster" and while they had already...1089cutter,cuttermedia,falling,fir,in,interview,metal,monster,music,popular,radke,reverse,rock,ronnie,tour,zombifiedtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-263-kevin-and-kane-churko--48299163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48299163Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:35:52 +0000CutterKevin and his son Kane have become two of the most sought-after producers in modern rock. From Five Finger Death Punch to Ozzy, their list of credits is long. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to listen to rock radio in the 21st century, (or a playlist)...22965fdp,churko,churkos,cutter,cuttermedia,ded,engineer,hardrock,interview,kane,kevin,modern,music,ozzy,producers,rock,rockcast,skilletfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-262-matt-heafy-of-trivium--47969797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47969797Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:06:50 +0000CutterTrivium have just released their tenth studio album, another metal powerhouse called 'In The Court of the Dragon' So Matt and I dissect songwriting in this episode, plus how they are able to get so intense so quickly. Oh and if you didn't know Matt...1553cuttermedia,hard,heafy,iamrazor,interview,live,matt,metal,performance,rock,streaming,trivium,twitchfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-261-aaron-pauly-from-of-mice-and-men--47875945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47875945Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:58:34 +0000CutterOf Mice & Men just put out their 7th studio album entitled 'Echo.' The album itself is made up of 3 different E.P.s all put out during the pandemic. Add a few more songs and they had a ready-made album. An album made during a pandemic and done 100...1464aaron,and,echo,interview,men,metal,metal-core,mice,of,ofmice&men,pauly,podcastfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-260-claudio-sanchez-of-coheed-and-cambria--47777183
Now we get to find out for sure they are definitely more than just that "comic book band." The stories told within this incredible music though should not be downplayed and with a new album on the way 2022 is looking solid for Coheed and Cambria.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47777183Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:06:59 +0000CutterFun Fact: After all these years I've never spoken to Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria in an official forum before. Now we get to find out for sure they are definitely more than just that "comic book band." The stories told within this...
Now we get to find out for sure they are definitely more than just that "comic book band." The stories told within this incredible music though should not be downplayed and with a new album on the way 2022 is looking solid for Coheed and Cambria.]]>1191band,book,cambria,candc,claudio,coheed,comic,cutter,cuttermedia,interview,metal,rock,sanchez,shoulderfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-259-the-tragedy-of-the-rockstar--47721786
Ps...we do truly hope all is well with Wes Scantlin, when he's sober he's such a loveable guy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47721786Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:10:00 +0000CutterKaytie has returned once again to Cutter's Rockcast! We also welcome the debut of our newest family member, Decker. The reason for the special hostful episode is because you may have seen the news about yet another Puddle of Mudd mishap. Wes who had...
Ps...we do truly hope all is well with Wes Scantlin, when he's sober he's such a loveable guy.]]>1733cutter,decker,hard,health,iamrazor,kaytie,mental,mudd,music,of,pom,puddle,razor,rock,rockstar,rockstars,wisconsintrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-258-jerry-cantrell-of-alice-in-chains--47563789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47563789Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:45:27 +0000CutterThat's right the legendary Jerry Cantrell, guitarist for Alice in Chains is back for more on Cutter's Rockcast. We got in a quick conversation about his new solo album 'Brighten' before I had to leave and get to my son's karate graduation.782aic,alice,atone,brighten,cantrell,cec,chains,guitar,iamrazor,in,interview,jerry,rockcast,waplfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-257-doc-coyle-of-bad-wolves--47446608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47446608Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:59:59 +0000CutterAfter two very successful albums, their singer is out. Enter new frontman Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz. He was the guitar player in the metal band The Acacia Strain and now he's the singer for Bad Wolves. Old friend and Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle joins...1596album,bad,coyle,cutter,cuttermedia,dear,dl,doc,interview,monsters,new,wolvesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-256-john-cooper-of-skillet--47334585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47334585Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:36:17 +0000CutterJohn Cooper is the singer and bassist for the band Skillet. If you're keeping track that's two weeks in a row with a singer/bassist. Anyway Skillet got their start in the Christian music circuit in the late 90s, but by the time they released their...1699awake,bassist,churkos,cooper,cutter,cuttermedia,dominion,frontman,hard,iamrazor,john,metal,music,rock,singer,skilletfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-255-troy-sanders-of-mastodon--47220549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47220549Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:36:30 +0000CutterMastodon have officially released their highly anticipated new double album 'Hushed and Grim.' Yes, we said double album. An album that was largely influenced by the unfortunate passing of Mastodon's manager Nick John. As the single "Teardrinker"...1206cutter,cuttermedia,grim,hushed,interview,mastodon,metal,rock,rockcast,sanders,troyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-254-slash--47097862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47097862Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:30:31 +0000CutterYes that Slash. He plays guitar in Guns N' Roses, he wears a top hat, and plays that iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar. Slash of course has seen a lot of music success in the past few years with his own band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators....941cuttermedia,four,gibson,gn'r,guitar,guns,iamrazor,interview,kennedy,myles,rock,roses,slash,solo,wapltrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-253-nathan-hunt-of-shaman-s-harvest--46993191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46993191Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:24:21 +0000CutterNathan Hunt is the lead singer of the band Shaman's Harvest. A band who put out their first music when it was still the 20th century, not the 21st. In other words, they've been at a long time. A few years ago they really struck gold and broke through...964cutter,cuttermedia,harvest,hunt,interview,nate,natehunt,nathan,rockcast,shaman's,shamansharvest,singer,voicesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-252-dean-deleo-of-stone-temple-pilots--46887364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46887364Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:07:24 +0000CutterKaytie is once back on Cutter's Rockcast as we have a quick conversation with the legendary Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots. Their tour with Bush was canceled due to covid concerns from Bush, but STP goes on. Their fall tour kicks off in Oklahoma...741cuttermedia,dean,deleo,guitarist,iamrazor,interview,pilots,stone,stp,temple,tourfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-251-badflower-day-with-josh-katz--46673638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46673638Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:26:03 +0000CutterAs of today Friday, September 24th, Badflower's new album is out!!! It's called 'This is How the World Ends.' This is special though as this marks Badflower's 6th appearance on Cutter's Rockcast and for the first time since that now-infamous Corey...129630,badflower,cutter,cuttermedia,iamrazor,interview,josh,katz,kaytietrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-250-emily-armstrong-of-dead-sara--46599905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46599905Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:44:00 +0000CutterOn Friday Dead Sara released their 3rd album 'Ain't It Tragic.' After breaking through in 2012 with the song "Weatherman" they've had their trials and tribulations, but there is no doubt that Dead Sara are back! Their new song "Hereos" has entered the...1259armstrong,brothers,cutter,cuttermedia,dead,emily,interview,music,punk,rock,sara,warnertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-249-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria--46505957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46505957Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:32:00 +0000CutterSure the pandemic hit everyone hard, especially those within the entertainment industry. Can you imagine though putting out an album that spawns 3 major hit songs right at the beginning of shutdown and then never being able to promote it? That's what...2317acting,actor,alexandria,american,asking,ben,bruce,city,cutter,cuttermedia,guitarist,hard,interview,metal,paradise,rock,satantrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-248-art-alexakis-of-everclear--46433586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46433586Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:32:08 +0000CutterThe always entertaining and one of the coolest dudes I've ever met, Art Alexakis of Everclear joined us on my morning show, The Rick and Cutter Show. It's ahead of their Summerland tour stop in Wisconsin. This was a fun conversation.1311alexakis,art,cuttermedia,everclear,interview,rickandcutter,summerlandfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-247-joe-cotela-of-ded--46416986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46416986Sat, 04 Sep 2021 19:43:00 +0000CutterThe band DED burst onto the scene in 2016 with a heavy yet catchy debut album. Since they have toured and toured and toured some more. A few years later they switched gears and started working with famed producer Kevin Churko and the results so far...1722cotela,cutter,cuttermedia,ded,interview,joe,metal,music,rockfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-246-jacoby-shaddix-of-papa-roach--46205890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46205890Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:34:04 +0000CutterA new era has begun for Papa Roach, well like a third life kinda. With the release of last years 'Greatest Hits, Volume 2: The Better Noise Years' their contract ended with their longtime label home. Instead of re-upping they decided to do this on...1687aalon,ada,butler,cuttermedia,interview,jacoby,jason,music,new,papa,roach,shaddix,swerve,warnertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-245-dustin-kensrue-of-thrice--46085478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46085478Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000CutterDustin Kensrue is back! Dustin is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Thrice. Thrice just released not one, but two new songs and announced their new album 'Horizons East' due out digitally in September and physically in October. This will be...1310alt,cuttermedia,dustin,east,hard,horizons,interview,krensue,rock,rockcast,scavengers,thricefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-244-lilith-czar--45986428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45986428Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:19:59 +0000CutterLilith Czar is the persona of the artist formerly known as Juliet Simms. She has found her voice in the world of her first love, hard rock music. After being in a band, to a contestant on The Voice, to being a pop singer, she's where she belongs. A...2191anarchy,cutter,cuttermedia,czar,evanescence,halestorm,interview,juliet,lilith,nin,simmsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-243-an-archival-conversation-with-joey-jordison--45863915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45863915Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:29:06 +0000CutterThis conversation took place in 2013 for my previous show Hangar 19 and my afternoon show on Razor Wisconsin. Rest in Peace Joey Jordison156246,cuttermedia,death,joey,jordison,razor,slipknot,wapl,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-242-elias-soriano-of-nonpoint--45817780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45817780Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:01:52 +0000CutterElias Soriano is of course the lead singer of Nonpoint. For our money one of the most underrated bands that exist in hard rock. You know, sort of like Sevendust. Nonpoint just returned to where they are their best, the live stage. On top of that, they...1682360,cutter,cuttermedia,elias,front-man,interview,nonpoint,ruthless,singer,sorianofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-241-amy-lee-from-evanescence-is-back--45729430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45729430Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:07:18 +0000CutterAmy Lee is the lead singer and songwriter for Evanescence, but you already know that. After it taking a decade for them to put out a new album, 'The Bitter Truth' is available everywhere. In the meantime, she became a mom, a movie composer, among...1830amy,bitter,composer,cutter,cuttermedia,evanescence,halestorm,iamrazor,interview,lee,plush,studio,touring,truthfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-240-alice-cooper--45644680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45644680Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:25:51 +0000CutterThe legendary Alice Cooper just released his 28th studio album 'Detroit Stories.' Yes, I said 28th studio album. The album was recorded back in his hometown of Detroit with almost exclusively Detroit musicians. The stories are in abundance in this...1295alice,cooper,cuttermedia,detroit,eighteen,interview,legend,pandemic,rockcast,stories,touringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-239-caleb-shomo-of-beartooth--45594946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45594946Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:16:00 +0000CutterWith the release of Beartooth's 4th album 'Below' it's once again time to catch up with Caleb Shomo. Caleb is of course the lead singer/songwriter/producer and everything else for Beartooth.873beartooth,below,caleb,cuttermedia,interview,metal,metalcore,music,rock,shomotrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-238-dee-snider--45444583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45444583Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:25:13 +0000CutterYes, the legendary Dee Snider of Twisted Sister. Dee actually joined me on my morning show that I do with Rick McNeal, live. Dee Snider isn’t just the voice of Twisted Sister and the guy with the most recognizable hair in rock history. He’s the host...798cuttermedia,dee,deesnider,heavy,interview,metal,podcast,sister,snider,twistedfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-237-dan-murphy-of-all-good-things--45379576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45379576Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:44:00 +0000CutterA studio project created by three musicians who just wanted to write cool rock music for syncs. Syncs mean for video games, movies, TV, Sports or other types of entertainment. After a few years of toiling away in the studio they turned themselves into...1715agt,all,allgoodthings,better,cuttermedia,dan,glory,good,hollywood,interview,murphy,music,noise,placements,syncs,things,undeadfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-236-jack-underkofler-of-dead-poet-society--45264698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45264698Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:37:58 +0000CutterYes they were inspired by the movie of the same name. There that question has been answered. Now let's have a real conversation with lead singer of the new(er) band Dead Poet Society, Jack Underkofler. This is an introduction to a band that are posed...1397badflower,coda,cutter,cuttermedia,dead,exclamation,iamrazor,interview,music,poet,rock,rockcast,societyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-235-brandon-saller-of-atreyu--45168695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45168695Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:46:49 +0000CutterIt's here!!! Atreyu's new album 'Baptize' is now out. You may remember singer Brandon Saller joined Kaytie and I awhile back to go through the process of Brandon becoming the lead singer instead of drummer/singer for Atreyu. The results of that move...1325acoustic,atreyu,baptize,barker,brandon,countdown,cuttermedia,cutting,edge,interview,rockcast,saller,travis,warriortrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-234-marc-labelle-of-dirty-honey--44957741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44957741Fri, 21 May 2021 21:25:55 +0000CutterMarc LaBelle is the lead singer of the LA band Dirty Honey, who blasted onto the scene two years ago and scored a number one hit with the song "When I'm Gone." That made them the first ever independent rock band to have a number one mainstream rock...1549angeles,california,cuttermedia,dirty,honey,iamrazor,interview,la,labelle,los,marc,rock,rock&rollfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-233-myles-kennedy--44821856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44821856Fri, 14 May 2021 21:42:00 +0000CutterHe's the lead singer for Slash's band and he's the lead singer of Alter Bridge. Singing for two of the best guitarists in the world. Myles Kennedy though is a hell of a guitarist/musician himself and he's proving it on his new solo album 'The Ides of...1128alter,bridge,cuttermedia,iamrazor,ides,interview,kennedy,march,myles,of,rockcast,slashfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-232-josh-katz-of-badflower--44683677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44683677Fri, 07 May 2021 16:35:49 +0000CutterA lot has happened in the world of Badflower since we last hung out with Josh Katz backstage on a pile of pillows. Their critically acclaimed record 'Ok, I'm Sick' ended up spawning three top 10 singles. They moved to Nashville, Josh bought a farm,...271530,alternative,animals,badflower,cuttermedia,farm,guitarist,iamrazor,interview,josh,katz,live,music,nashville,rock,singer,vegantrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-231-jeremy-spencer-aka-devil-daddy--44457973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44457973Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:55 +0000CutterDevil Daddy or more commonly he's known as Jeremy Spencer. Jeremy was a founding member of the arena headlining, platinum selling hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch. He played drums for the band and toured the world over and over again, that is...12895fdp,cuttermedia,daddy,death,devil,finger,five,iamrazor,interview,jeremy,psychosexual,punch,spencertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-230-kevin-thrasher-of-escape-the-fate--44372455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44372455Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:31:39 +0000CutterEscape the Fate's new album 'Chemical Warfare' is out now and it really continues the sound of their last album. The album though features a couple collaborations with one of them being with Lindsey Stirling. Yes the incredible violinist is featured...1184chemical,escape,etf,fate,interview,invicible,kevin,mgk,the,thrasher,warfarefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-229-eric-bloom-of-blue-oyster-cult--44273924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44273924Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:42:14 +0000CutterOne of the most legendary rock bands in history is the band Blue Oyster Cult. With their slogan of "On Tour Forever" of course they'd be one of the first bands we'd get to see live post pandemic. Oh and let's not forget there's that whole SNL skit...1078bloom,blue,boc,cowbell,cutl,eric,iamrazor,interview,oyster,podcast,reaper,snl,tour,wapl,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-228-joe-principe-of-rise-against--44147866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44147866Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:16:54 +0000CutterJoe Principe is the bassist and one of the founding members of the long running Chicago punk band Rise Against. A band that have become a household name for anyone who is a fan of rock music. They just announced their new album 'Nowhere Generation'...660against,bassist,chicago,cutter,cuttermedia,generation,iamrazor,interview,joe,nowhere,principe,punk,rise,rockfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-227-pete-loeffler-of-chevelle--44050025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44050025Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:11:03 +0000CutterLet me first say that the new Chevelle album Niratias is absolutely incredible. The word is actually an acronym for "Nothing is real and this is a simulation." Seems pretty fitting for the times we're in. Pete and I discuss the album, the themes, the...1418albums,business,chevelle,chicago,interview,loeffler,music,new,niratias,pete,records,rock,self-destructor,streamingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-226-zero-9-36--43955295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43955295Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:14:54 +0000CutterThe world of rock and rap have been colliding for years, but more and more artists are using the two styles together to create a musical style all their own. One of the newest artists to do that is Zero 9:36 and he's not apologizing for his rock...15039:36,cuttermedia,iamrazor,interview,podcast,zero,zero936false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-225-noodles-and-dexter-of-the-offspring--43845996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43845996Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:27:50 +0000CutterJust a good quick hit, fun time rock and roll conversation the legendary punk rock band The Offspring. Guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman and Bryan "Dexter" Holland join us via zoom from their studio where they've been putting the finishing touches...732cutter,cuttermedia,dexter,iamrazor,interview,letthebadtimesroll,noodles,offspring,podcast,punk,rocktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-224-leigh-kakaty-of-pop-evil--43739892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43739892Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:07 +0000CutterIf you listened to this podcast or me on the radio by this point you probably know that Leigh and I truly are old friends. We did tend to get a little retrospective in this conversation, plus talk about our love of Football. Oh and Pop Evil have a new...2884again,breathe,cutter,cuttermedia,evil,iamrazor,interview,kakaty,leigh,lions,onyx,pop,versatile,waking,workfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-223-andy-biersack-of-black-veil-brides--43642368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43642368Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:04:31 +0000CutterAndy Biersack is the lead singer of the band Black Veil Brides. Over the past decade or so Black Veil Brides have amassed a giant hard core following and for good reason. Now with the release of the song "Scarlet Cross" they are poised to gain more...1148american,andy,beirsack,black,brides,bvb,city,cross,cuttermedia,iamrazor,interview,metal,paradise,podcast,rock,rockcast,satan,scarlet,veilfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-222-corey-taylor--43531935
PS...Kaytie is back for this one as well.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43531935Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:14:15 +0000CutterYou know Corey Taylor as the lead singer of Slipknot. Also as the lead singer of Stone Sour. Also has an accomplished author. Just cause now he's a solo artist too. Last fall he put out his debut solo album entitled 'CMFT' I think you can figure out...
PS...Kaytie is back for this one as well.]]>1833cmft,corey,cutter,cuttermedia,iamrazor,interview,kaytie,rockcast,slipknot,sour,stone,taylorfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-221-shaun-morgan-of-seether--43419796
Seether's 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum' is available everywhere now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43419796Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:07:27 +0000CutterListen, this conversation with Shaun Morgan of Seether involves religion, it involves mental health and drug addiction, it involves the subject of current world issues and of course we talk music too. I Cutter can honestly tell you that it's very rare...
Seether's 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum' is available everywhere now.]]>2039above,concerts,conversation,covid,dangerous,family,festival,frontman,interview,masks,mental-health,morgan,music,religion,rise,rock,seether,shaun,singer,zoomfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-220-black-stone-cherry-s-ben-wells--43294873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43294873Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:02:34 +0000CutterThe Human Condition is the name of the 7th studio album from Kentucky's modern southern rock heroes Black Stone Cherry. Yet there is a heaviness to the album that we haven't heard from them. Ben Wells is the guitarist of Black Stone Cherry and you...1385ben,black,bsc,cherry,condition,guitar,human,interview,kentucky,rock,southern,stone,wellsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-219-sam-carter-of-architects--43170332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43170332Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:35:15 +0000CutterIf you dig back through some of these episodes you'll find the first time I ever had the chance to meet and have a conversation with Sam Carter, the lead singer of the UK metalcore band Architects. That sold out show that evening sold me on everything...1471animals,architects,architectsuk,carter,interview,metalcore,sam,singer,uktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-218-taylor-momsen-of-the-pretty-reckless--43046557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43046557Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:50:04 +0000CutterFull disclosure when I set everything up for Taylor to return to the Rockcast it was my birthday and therefore wished me a happy birthday a couple of times. Besides that though we nerd out on guitar players, talk about building Pink Floyd puzzles and...128825,death,guitar,interview,momsen,morello,podcast,pretty,reckless,rock&roll,taylor,tomfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-217-avatar-ages-with-johannas-eckerstrom--42983623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42983623Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:34:00 +0000CutterThroughout the month of January Avatar has been holding special live stream concerts. Every Saturday with a new theme. The first was about their latest album Hunter Gatherer and then different eras of the band every Saturday. Lead singer and all...1564ages,avatar,eckerstrom,finland,interview,johannes,memories,metal,sweedentrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-216-maria-brink-of-in-this-moment-and-the-grammy-s--42816855
*note* This conversation took place just before Christmas and before we knew the Grammy's were postponed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42816855Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:00:09 +0000CutterYes the grammy's have been postponed and they don't really pay very close attention to the world of hard rock, but In This Moment have shined through and have been nominated for best metal performance. I catch up with lead singer of In This Moment and...
*note* This conversation took place just before Christmas and before we knew the Grammy's were postponed.]]>751brink,grammy,grammy's,in,interview,itm,maria,metal,moment,thisfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-215-puddle-of-mudd-with-wes-scantlin--42540929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42540929Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:38:13 +0000CutterBy this point we probably all know the emotional roller coaster ride that has been the life of Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of Puddle of Mudd. In the first part of this century it was hard pressed to find a more popular band, but drugs, alcohol and...1080cutter,interview,mudd,of,pom,puddle,puddleofmud,scantlin,soberity,wesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-214-alter-bridge-s-myles-kennedy--42480907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42480907Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:42:53 +0000CutterMyles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge, but he's also the lead singer of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, plus he's an accomplished solo artist in his own right. Alter Bridge put out a version of their latest album 'Walk...13632.0,alter,bridge,cutter,cuttermedia,iamrazor,interview,kennedy,myles,sky,slash,the,walkfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-213-lajon-witherspoon-of-sevendust--42319188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42319188Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:41:20 +0000CutterLajon Witherspoon of Sevendust returns to the Rockcast as they get set to do another live stream concert on January 8th. This time they will be playing their 3rd album 'Animosity' in it's entirety. So we're digging back in time and talking about that...817animosty,blood,cutter,iamrazor,interview,lajon,nu-metal,sevendust,stone,witherspoonfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-212-royal-bliss-medicine--42202569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42202569Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:37:22 +0000CutterThe power of the monolith compelled me to have Utah's own Royal Bliss on the show. Although it didn't take much convincing as they are old friends, plus they currently have another top 20 single. That song is of course called "Medication" and the did...2224false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-211-bill-kelliher-of-mastodon--41944799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41944799Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:50:15 +0000Cutter'Medium Rarities' is the name of a compilation album by Mastodon that features one new song and a bunch of hard to find, covers and live songs. Time to catch up with one of the best guitarists in hard rock/heavy metal Bill Kelliher of Mastodon.1196bill,countdown,cutter,cutting,edge,fallen,iamrazor,interview,kelliher,mastodon,medium,rarities,razor,torches,wisconsintrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-210-royal-blood--41867571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41867571Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:54:00 +0000CutterThis conversation was actually recorded on Halloween and I was proudly wearing my Batman onesie will talking to Royal Blood. The two piece band joined me via Zoom from England to talk about their latest song "Trouble's Coming" and what's going on with...881blood,coming,england,interview,royal,royalblood,trouble's,two-piece,uk,zoomfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-209-guitar-talk-with-ayron-jones--41775561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41775561Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0000CutterAyron Jones is a Seattle born guitarist and singer/songwriter. He hails from the same neighborhood as Jimi Hendrix but a Hendrix clone he is not. Being influenced by the blues, hard rock, hip-hop and R&B Ayron has a sound all his own. Let's find out...1406ayron,blues,cutter,guitar,hendrix,interview,jimi,jones,live,performance,pudget,r&b,rock,seatlle,soundfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-208-jason-aalon-butler-of-fever-333-bite-s-back--41591815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41591815Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:50:48 +0000CutterI can't even begin to explain how deep this conversation goes. Jason Alon Butler is the lead singer of Fever 333 who are just as much a revolution as they are a band. Jason had been on the front lines of the most recent protests and wrote the new ep...2037alon,butler,civil,cutter,fever333,generation,iamrazor,interview,jason,kaytie,protest,revolution,rights,wrongtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-207-brandon-saller-of-atreyu-saves-us--41481501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41481501Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:44:20 +0000CutterBrandon Saller... former drummer/ vocalist now official frontman for Atreyu joins Cutter and Kaytie for an update on the band status, new music, touring info and more.1776atreyu,brandon,brandonsaller,iamrazor,interview,newmusic,razorwisconsin,rockcast,saveusfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-206-chris-daughtry--41422175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41422175Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:43:53 +0000CutterChris Daughtry is of course the lead singer of the band of his name sake. He rose to fame in the early 2000's after being a runner up on American Idol. Of course the dude is a rock guy and if he ever needed to prove it, he's done just that with his...1552american,chris,cutter,daughtry,fire,hardrock,iamrazor,idol,interview,masked,on,rock,singer,slash,worldtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-205-amy-lee-of-evanescence--41307599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41307599Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:28:32 +0000CutterIt's been 9 years since Evanescence released a proper album. Soon that will change with 'The Bitter Truth' but first Amy Lee is using her power for good with the song "Use My Voice." Amy is truly a wonderful human being and one of the most intelligent...1434american,amy,amylee,bitter,bittertruth,constitution,conversation,cutter,evanescence,iamrazor,interview,lee,music,politics,rock,truth,votefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-204-james-michael-of-sixx-a-m-and-artists-for-recovery--41169670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41169670Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:39:46 +0000CutterArtists for Recovery is the name that has been given to a slew of artists that are now sober and are raising awareness for one of the worst epidemics this country has ever seen. The song "Maybe it's Time" by Sixx:A.M. has been re-released with Corey...629better,charity,interview,james,michael,noise,opioid,sixx,sixxam,sno-babiesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-203-an-intorduction-to-cleopatrick--41044219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41044219Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:03:19 +0000CutterThe two piece rock and roll band Cleopatrick hale form Cobourg, Ontario, Canada and Kaytie and I have been listening to them for a couple of years. With the official single release in the States of their song "Hometown" they are poised to do amazing...17202-piece,band,canada,cleopatrick,cutter,hard,hometown,ian,interview,kaytie,luke,red,rock,sonytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-202-genre-mashing-with-eric-vanlerberghe-of-i-prevail--40372252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40372252Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:06:41 +0000CutterEric is of course one of the two singers in the band I Prevail. With their last two singles featuring guest spots, one with rapper Joyner Lucas in the song "DOA" and of course "Every Time You Leave" featuring Canadian singer Delaney Jane a...2061cutter,delaney,doa,eric,genre,iamrazor,interview,iprevail,jane,joyner,lucas,mashup,mash-up,prevail,vanlerberghetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-201-matt-brandyberry-from-ashes-to-new--40253220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40253220Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:48:26 +0000CutterMatt Brandyberry is one of the founding members of the band From Ashes to New. On the cusp of their 3rd album 'Panic' coming out (Auguest 28th) plus the title track now being a top 15 song in the world of mainstream rock, it was time to catch up....1890ashes,brandyberry,cutter,eagles,fatn,football,from,iamrazor,interview,matt,music,new,panic,rock,rockcast,tofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-200-200th-episode-and-we-re-still-mad--40182856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40182856Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:02:01 +0000CutterHoly crap! This is the 200th episode of Cutter's Rockcast. This is a big deal to us and we can't thank you enough for joining us on this journey. We discuss the orgins of this podcast, some favorite moments, but we're still a little ticked off at the...2946200,cutter,freedom,iamrazor,kaytie,metal,music,razor,rock,unedited,wisconsintrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-199-brent-smith-of-shinedwon-live--40127376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40127376Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:35 +0000CutterYou know who Brent Smith is if you listen to rock music, unless you write for Stereogum but more on that in this the 199th actual episode of Cutter's Rockcast. Shinedown are close to breaking the record for the most number one rock songs in history...2889atlas,brent,covid-19,direct,falls,instagram,interview,live,relief,shinedown,smithfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-198-lauren-kashan-of-sharptooth--40003588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40003588Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:02:12 +0000CutterLauren Kashan is the lead singer of the Baltimore based hardcore band Sharptooth. After hearing their current single "Say Nothing" I couldn't help myself and I needed to know more about this band.2389baltimore,hardcore,interview,kashan,lauren,metal,political,punk,screaming,sharptoothfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-197-john-humphrey-of-seether--39814750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39814750Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:56:07 +0000CutterJohn Humprey is the drummer of Seether and an all around fun dude to sit and have a conversation with. With the release of their new song a couple of weeks ago called "Dangerous," a new album due out at the end of August and having Corey Lowery now...1065cutter,dangerous,drummer,hard,humphrey,iamrazor,interview,john,kaytie,music,new,rock,seetherfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-196-the-day-i-tried-to-live-with-lajon-witherspoon--39423778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39423778Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:13:01 +0000CutterLajon Witherspoon is of course the lead singer of the almighty Sevendust. They have just released a cover Soundgarden's "The Day I Tired to Live," plus a new album is done. Let's find out more!2333cutter,hardrock,iamrazor,interview,kaytie,lajon,lj,rock,sevendust,witherspoonfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-195-a-conversion-with-the-black-moods--36427958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36427958Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:07:09 +0000CutterJoining from their hideout in a small town somewhere in Missouri is The Black Moods. Now the story goes that I met these guys a few years ago on New Years Eve in their actual hometown of Phoenix, AZ. We hung out for a couple of days and we became...1831black,blackmoods,cutter,interview,missouri,moods,sunshine,zoomtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-194-tinder-and-politics--35046085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35046085Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:13:25 +0000CutterFor the first time in months Kaytie and I were in the same room together. We had a lot to catch up on including how dating during a pandemic has been working out. Also you know what, we have thoughts about the world and what's going on and maybe it's...3724cutter,dating,iamrazor,kaytie,music,podcast,politics,radio,razorwisconsin,tindertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockast-192-the-hu--31558534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31558534Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:47:18 +0000CutterJoining me with a translator from their home in Mongolia is Gala, throat singer and horsehead fiddle player from the Mongolian hard rock band The Hu. This band has taken the rock world by storm in the past couple of years. Even though they don't speak...1106fiddle,gala,hu,hunnu,interview,mongolia,mongolian,singer,translatorfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-191-live-guitar-jams-with-chris-bishop-of-crobot--30337015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30337015Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:01:37 +0000CutterChris Bishop from the band Crobot joined from his friend's studio in Austin, TX via Instagram live to talk guitars and to jam a little. Oh we totally did some vodka shots together.3550bishop,crobot,guitar,guitars,jamming,live,lowlife,titos,vodkatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-190-booking-shows-in-2020-with-ryan-vander-sanden--28663117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28663117Fri, 29 May 2020 21:30:23 +0000CutterConcerts at this point seem to be extinct for the year 2020. With every major tour getting canceled or being postponed we thought it would be a good idea to talk to a concert promoter. Ryan isn't just any concert promoter though. He owns National...2673agent,booking,concerts,festivals,interview,nep,promotions,razor,rockusa,tourstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-189-taylor-momsen-of-the-pretty-reckless--28387543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28387543Tue, 26 May 2020 21:33:12 +0000CutterTaylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless joined Kaytie and I from quarantine to talk about this new song "Death by Rock and Roll" which is the title track of a new album coming later this year. We also get a glimpse into the life of Taylor and just how...1209cutter,interview,kaytie,momsen,music,new,pretty,reckless,rock,rockcast,roll,taylorfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-188-kasper-from-volbeat--27671988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27671988Mon, 18 May 2020 15:39:07 +0000CutterVolbeat bass player Kasper Boye Larsen joined the band in 2016, but as he tells us here he's been around the band since their inception. Calling in from his home in the country of Denmark we get into this, the new record, what's going on with touring...1174bassist,cutter,interview,kasper,leviathan,rockcast,volbeatfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-187-stock-watch-with-dustin-bates-of-starset--27446020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27446020Fri, 15 May 2020 20:17:54 +0000CutterFrom his home in Ohio we caught Starset lead singer Dustin Bates in the middle of watching his stocks. The stock market is just one of many obsession's for reclusive singer. His main obsession though remains music and art. Starset put out their third...1931bates,cutter,divisions,dustin,iamrazor,interview,kaytie,starset,trialstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-186-the-marriage-of-leigh-kakaty-and-cutter--26872163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26872163Thu, 07 May 2020 16:01:09 +0000CutterPop Evil may have just released two of their best songs to date. That's saying something about a band who has had multiple number one singles in their career. Kaytie and I got singer Leigh Kakaty on a chat to talk about these new tunes, acoustic...2343cutter,evil,iamrazor,interview,kakaty,kaytie,leigh,pe,pop,popevil,worktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-185-kaytie-s-pandemic-dating-profile--26379510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26379510Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:50:32 +0000CutterIt's been a little bit since Kaytie and I have been able to do a host episode of the Rockcast. Like always our conversation has gone into unexpected territory. Like why is Kaytie trying to date during a world wide pandemic? Why I need a break from...3126bands,cutter,dating,headbanging,kaytie,metal,online,pandemic,podcast,rock,underratedtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-184-maria-brink-of-in-this-moment--26091734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26091734Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:01:28 +0000CutterTo be honest I've been following In This Moment since the very beginning. They were a metal band and I at the time hosted a metal radio show. So when Maria Brink said she'd join me from quarantine for a quick conversation I of course jumped on it. We...795art,brink,cutter,in,interview,itm,maria,moment,mother,this,vocalistfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-183-gavin-rossdale-of-bush--25708137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25708137Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:27:08 +0000CutterFinally abel to start having some music conversations again and I couldn't be happier to have my first one since lockdown be with Gavin Rossdale of Bush. Why? Cause it's Gavin Rossdale of Bush. New song is out called "Flowers on a Grave" and the new...881bush,concerts,covid-19,gavin,interview,isolation,kingdom,live,music,rock,rossdale,touringfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockccast-182-the-top-rock-albums-of-the-90-s--25507143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25507143Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:21:34 +0000CutterFirst of all nothing makes you miss your co-host more than talking to yourself for an hour, but it's a topic that I love digging into, rock music history. Take all the decades of popular recorded music and the 90's may be the most eclectic decade of...355390's,aic,albums,generes,grunge,industrial,metallica,music,nirvana,punk,rocktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-181-joe-from-ded-interviews-himself--24797174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24797174Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:46:36 +0000CutterSometimes you just have to make things work. As soon as Ded released their new song "A Mannequin Idol" I knew I wanted to catch up with the band's singer Joe Cotela. Isolation/Quarantine has of course made these conversations a little more difficult....708anti-everything,churko,cotela,cutter,ded,iamrazor,interview,joe,mannequin,metal,rock,singerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-180-sean-dowdell-of-grey-daze--24446975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24446975Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:56:42 +0000CutterSean Dowdell is the drummer and founding member of the band Grey Daze. A band that rose to popularity in the late 90's before disbanding in 1998. You care because that have re-recorded a bunch of songs for a new album called 'Amends' due out on June...1024bennington,chester,cutter,daze,dowdell,grey,greydaze,interview,rockcast,sean,sicknessfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-179-an-ass-will-always-shows-it-s-hole--24269677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24269677Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:52:25 +0000CutterWith the pandemic of the Covid-19 virus it's been difficult for Kaytie and I to get together and do the podcast. Hell it's difficult to even leave the house. As our state like so many others was about to go on lockdown I grabbed my mobile set up and...2883cornovirus,covid-19,cutter,iamrazor,iprevail,kaytie,metalcore,music,podcast,razor,rock,trapt,twitter,vodkatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-178-the-blue-stones-in-studio-and-unplugged--23773007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23773007Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:44:37 +0000CutterWindsor, Ontario, Canada's The Blue Stones stopped by the studio recently to introduce themselves and of course brought their acoustics with them. This two piece band came together back in 2011 and after having some minor success with the song "Black...2211acoustic,blue,canada,in-studio,interview,stones,two-piece,unpluggedfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-177-antisocialist-with-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria--23480102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23480102Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:57:19 +0000Cutter"Antisocialist" is the name of the brand new Asking Alexandria song that was released on the day of this podcast. 'Like a House on Fire' is the name of their 6th studio album due out on May 15th. In honor let's talk to guitarist Ben Bruce about the...975alexendria,antisocialist,asking,ben,bruce,cutter,iamrazor,interview,kaytie,metal,rocktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-176-bones-uk-uncut-and-unplugged--22640137
Currently Bones UK are on the road with Korn and Breaking Benjamin, in March they go out with Royal Blood and they were recently nominated for a grammy! We find out how they got they start, what brought them to the states by way of London and we try to dig in and find out what makes this band tic.

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@cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22640137Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:10:53 +0000CutterBy this point you should know that we like to just turn on the mics and see what happens. There's nothing better then doing that when there's a band in studio with us. The band Bones UK, Carmen, Rosie and Heavy joined Kaytie and I in studio ahead of a...
Currently Bones UK are on the road with Korn and Breaking Benjamin, in March they go out with Royal Blood and they were recently nominated for a grammy! We find out how they got they start, what brought them to the states by way of London and we try to dig in and find out what makes this band tic.

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@cuttermedia]]>2731acoustic,bones,bonesuk,carmen,cutter,grammies,grammy,iamrazor,interview,kaytie,korn,live,pretty,unplugged,vandenberg,wastetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-175-munky-from-korn--22572528
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@JC_SHAFFER]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22572528Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:31:54 +0000CutterJames "Munky" Shaffer is of course the guitarist for the legendary Bakersfield, CA band Korn. This past September Korn released their 13th studio album 'The Nothing.' This album should go down as yet another Korn classic. Munky joins me to talk about...
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@JC_SHAFFER]]>986chicago,guitarist,interview,korn,munky,nothing,podcast,tourfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-174-backstage-with-bert-mccracken-of-the-used--22465382
We talk new album, the power of the punk rock emo kid, playing clubs versus arenas and how they just might be touring with a band that The Used had taken out on tour almost 20 years ago that are now reunited and have sold out an entire arena tour in the U.S.

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@wearetheused]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22465382Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:22:24 +0000CutterKaytie and I went backstage, well actually it was in the tour bus which was parked out front of The Bottom Lounge in Chicago to catch up with Bert Mccracken, lead singer of The Used. We talk new album, the power of the punk rock emo kid, playing...
We talk new album, the power of the punk rock emo kid, playing clubs versus arenas and how they just might be touring with a band that The Used had taken out on tour almost 20 years ago that are now reunited and have sold out an entire arena tour in the U.S.

@cuttermedia
@KTRGrocks
@wearetheused]]>1299backstage,bert,chemical,chicago,cutter,interview,kaytie,mccracken,music,my,romance,usedtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-173-always-see-the-opener--22278165
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@KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22278165Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:20:07 +0000CutterThere is nothing better than live music. No matter what's going on in your live you can be put in a place of happiness and your soul can be soothed with live music. To hear your favorites live, man there's nothing better. But what about those opening...
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@KTRGrocks]]>2474aftershock,bands,concerts,festivals,music,openers,rockusa,rockville,sonic,temple,touring,tourstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-172-dororthy-and-breast-implant-illness--22144183
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@KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22144183Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:33:33 +0000CutterA couple of weeks ago when we say our old friend Dorothy post about something called Breast Implant Illness and how she wanted to get the word out I immediately reached out and said let's do this. She tells her story of how she realized she had this...
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@KTRGrocks]]>1651breast,cutter,dorothy,iamrazor,illness,implant,interview,kaytie,music,new,rock,sickness,singertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-171-mark-tremonti-of-alter-bridge--22034589
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@cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22034589Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:07:09 +0000CutterAfter releasing their 6th studio album 'Walk The Sky' this past October it's time for more touring. Guitarist Mark Tremonti goes through the album, the tour and even how difficult it is to play a sitar. I'm still hoping to get a free guitar lesson...
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@cuttermedia]]>845alter,bridge,godspeed,guitar,guitarist,iamrazor,interview,mark,sky,the,tremonti,walkfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-170-we-re-still-here-and-we-re-still-pissed-off--21891744
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21891744Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:43:00 +0000CutterWhile yes that sounds like the perfect title for a comeback album by an old school punk rock band, it does hold true for the subject of this week's Cutter and Kaytie only episode of Cutter's Rockcast. You may have or may not have seen the news that a...
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2042cutter,entertainment,iheart,kaytie,media,music,radio,rock,technologytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-169-danny-worsnop-solo-and-unplugged--21688553
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Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21688553Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:58:59 +0000CutterAfter a few weeks off, we're back!! For the first episode of Cutter's Rockcast of 2020 who better to join us in studio than Danny Worsnop? He's of course the lead singer of Asking Alexandria, also We Are Harlot and is currently on the road in support...
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Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>1691acoustic,alexandria,asking,blues,danny,interview,metal,metalcore,rock,solo,tour,unplugged,worsnopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-168-5-for-19-and-the-great-kaytie-and-luna-conspiracy--20670130
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20670130Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:19:38 +0000CutterAs we start to round out the year 2019 Kaytie and I spend some time talking about our favorite records of the year. She's got hers and I've got mine, but also the industry website allaccess.com poles the entire rock radio industry every year and we've...
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>22692019,allaccess,badflower,bmth,hardrock,highly,iprevail,mcid,okimsick,radio,rockmusic,slipknot,suspect,tool,top5truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-167-sam-loeffler-of-chevelle--20565520
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20565520Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:30:05 +0000CutterAhead of a stop in Oshkosh, WI on Sunday December 8th, drummer Sam Loeffler of Chevelle checked in with me. Chevelle have been working on what will be their 10th album, but there's been some changes. Long time bassist and Loeffler brother in law Dean...
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Sam Loeffler: @SamChevelle
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>1553band,chevelle,epic,interview,loeffler,music,records,rockcast,sam,tourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-166-fan-appreciation-with-like-a-storm--20511701
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Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20511701Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:05:55 +0000CutterAhead of their Freak Show Tour stop in our hometown of Green Bay, New Zealand's Like a Storm stopped by to have a chat with Kaytie and I. The whole tour is free to get in and their celebrating 5 years of their first major single "Love The Way You Hate...
Like A Storm: @likeastorm
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2401a,brooks,catacombs,freak,freetour,hate,interview,las,like,love,lovethewayyouhateme,me,new,show,storm,the,way,you,zealandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-165-the-lost-chapters-of-jamey-jasta--20482080
Before you hit play, Jamey and I did this once before a few weeks ago and due to some technical difficulties the whole conversation was not saved. This is a re-do and we talk a little at the beginning about how this happens sometimes.

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Hatebreed: @hatebreed
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20482080Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:24:15 +0000CutterYou know Jamey Jasta as the lead singer and front man for Hatebreed. You may remember Jamey as the host of MTV2's Headbanger's Ball, or maybe from his very popular podcast The Jasta Show. There's also his solo band simply called Jasta. Oh and there...
Before you hit play, Jamey and I did this once before a few weeks ago and due to some technical difficulties the whole conversation was not saved. This is a re-do and we talk a little at the beginning about how this happens sometimes.

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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>3226cutter,hatebreed,interview,jamey,jasta,metal,mtv2,podcasting,punk,radio,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-164-adam-gontier-of-saint-asonia--20388092
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Saint Asonia: @saintasonia
Cutter: @cuttermeida]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20388092Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:38:36 +0000CutterAdam Gontier is the lead singer of the band Saint Asonia. A band that he started with Mike Mushok of Staind after he left Three Days Grace. Now back with their second record 'Flawed Design' and a top ten song that features Sully Erna of Godsmack it's...
Adam Gontier: @gontierofficial
Saint Asonia: @saintasonia
Cutter: @cuttermeida]]>539adam,adamgontier,asonia,design,flawed,godsmack,gontier,hunted,interview,saint,saintasonia,staind,starset,sullyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-163-grammys-and-sex--20194394
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Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20194394Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:25:26 +0000CutterI honestly can't remember why this episode is titled Grammys and Sex. We def go through the grammy nominations for the 4 rock categories that came out this week. It's Kaytie and I so I'm sure there's also some sort of sexual commentary. Cutter:...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>2763cutter,grammies,grammy,grammys,kaytie,razorwisconsin,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-162-clint-lowery-goes-solo--20131491
Clint Lowery: @clintlowerynet
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Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20131491Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:55:23 +0000CutterYou know Clint Lowery as the guitarist for the band Sevendust and also maybe from Dark New Day and even his work with Seether. After writing and working on it for a few years, Clint is about to release his first solo album, 'God Bless the Renegades'...
Clint Lowery: @clintlowerynet
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>924alter,bridge,clint,cutter,interview,kaytie,kings,lowery,music,podcast,rock,sevendust,solofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-161-blegh-and-why-it-turns-luna-on--20038865
Luna Nicole is yes my girlfriend, she is also an accomplished pole dancer/model who's been in Inked Magazine and has now starred in two music videos. Find her everywhere @luunamoonaa

Dylan Greenhill is a very close friend of ours and is the lead singer of the up and coming progressive death core band Immortallis. Check them out @immortaliswi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20038865Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:28:57 +0000CutterWith Kaytie being on vacation I decided to invite some friends to co-host this week's episode of Cutter's Rockcast. I wanted to get into metal-core, death-core and whatever other sub genre name you want to come up with. Plus of course the art of the...
Luna Nicole is yes my girlfriend, she is also an accomplished pole dancer/model who's been in Inked Magazine and has now starred in two music videos. Find her everywhere @luunamoonaa

Dylan Greenhill is a very close friend of ours and is the lead singer of the up and coming progressive death core band Immortallis. Check them out @immortaliswi]]>2809blegh,cutter,death,deathcore,heavymetal,immortalis,luna,lunanicole,metal,metalcoretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-160-backstage-with-eric-vanlerberghe-from-i-prevail--19912054
I Prevail: @iprevailband
Eric Vanlerberghe: @DickVanberg
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912054Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:24:09 +0000CutterEric Vanlerberghe is one of the singers for the band I Prevail. I caught up with Eric backstage in Chicago during the Degenerates Tour. The tour that features A Day To Remember headlining, I Prevail, Beartooth and Can't Swim. We dig into their latest...
I Prevail: @iprevailband
Eric Vanlerberghe: @DickVanberg
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>859backstage,cutter,degenerates,eric,interview,iprevail,podcast,prevail,trauma,vanlerberghetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-159-taint-and-butter-s-magical-mystery-tour--19895971
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19895971Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:50:54 +0000CutterTwo major bands that we love reunite, one smaller band who we love breaks up, the ultimate co-headlining package tours and how Kaytie and I's show is now apparently called 'The Taint & Butter Show.' Welcome to our world of rock and roll crazy....
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>2438against,butter,chemical,co-headliners,cutter,kaytie,machine,mcr,my,rage,ratm,reunion,romance,taint,the,wilsontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-158-otherwise-live-and-unplugged--19810280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19810280Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:24:42 +0000CutterToday the Las Vegas based band Otherwise joined me live on Razor 94.7/104.7 to promote their show with Blacktop Mojo. We talked about their new record 'Defy' which comes out next Friday November 8th. They also played 2 songs acoustic including a cover...1233acoustic,defy,interview,otherwise,razor,unplugged,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-157-the-most-rock-and-roll-states--19810137
Follow Kaytie on social media @KTRGrocks
Follow Cutter on social media @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19810137Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:58:00 +0000CutterKaytie and I are back with a host episode of the rockcast! Kaytie found this article from vividseats.com about which state have the most rock shows per capita. Also which states have the most rock bands from them and even which rock and/or metal bands...
Follow Kaytie on social media @KTRGrocks
Follow Cutter on social media @cuttermedia]]>2832concert,cutter,kaytie,metal,rock,states,touring,vividseatsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-156-one-nation-under-bad-wolves-with-tommy-vext--19691749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19691749Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:35:36 +0000CutterTommy Vext is no stranger to the Rockcast but on the day that Bad Wolves' 2nd album N.A.T.I.O.N. comes out it's high time to talk again. We dig into the record, the success, the experience of the band, what does N.A.T.I.O.N. stand for and even Tommy's...1087bad,badwolves,interview,nation,tommy,tommyvext,vext,wolvesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-a-day-to-remember--19492607
New record "You're Welcome" due out November 15, 2019.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19492607Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:16:10 +0000CutterBackstage at Aftershock 2019 with Jeremy Mckinnon and Kevin Skaff of A Day to Remember. Luna Nicole also joins in the conversation. New record "You're Welcome" due out November 15, 2019.
New record "You're Welcome" due out November 15, 2019.]]>779a,adtr,aftershock,aftershock2019,aftershockfestival,backstage,day,interview,jeremy,kevin,luna,lunanicole,mckinnon,remember,skaff,totruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-brkn-love--19490914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19490914Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:19:37 +0000CutterBackstage at Aftershock 2019 with a very killer new band from Canada called BRKN Love.314aftershock,aftershock2019,aftershockfestival,brkn,brknlove,canada,interview,lovetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-sick-puppies--19484052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19484052Sun, 13 Oct 2019 08:00:47 +0000CutterBackstage at Aftershock 2019 with Sick Puppies. There's new album information in this short conversation.384aftershock,aftershock2019,aftershockfestival,backstage,interview,puppies,sick,sickpuppiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-chris-motionless-of-motionless-in-white--19479793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19479793Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:03:23 +0000CutterBackstage at Aftershock 2019 in Sacramento, CA with one of my oldest friends in rock and roll, Chris Motionless from Motionless in White.719aftershock,aftershock2019,backstage,chris,disguise,in,interview,miw,motionless,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-sum-41--19479072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19479072Sat, 12 Oct 2019 22:42:35 +0000CutterBackstage at the Aftershock Music Festival in Sacramento, CA with Deryck Whibley of Sum 4140941,aftershock,aftershock2019,backstage,deryck,interview,sum,sum41,whibleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-aftershock-2019-dropkick-murphys--19478664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19478664Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:53:15 +0000CutterBackstage at Aftershock 2019 in Sacremento, CA with Tim Brennan of Dropkick Murphy's521aftershock,aftershock2019,backstage,brennan,dropkick,interview,murphys,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-155-backstage-with-josh-katz-of-badflower--19424882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19424882Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:47:19 +0000CutterKaytie and I caught up with Josh Katz, the lead singer of Badflower backstage once again at the historic Rave/Eagle's Ballroom in Milwaukee, WI. Everything from Josh being a child actor in commercials to this headlining tour they are currently on....1821backstage,badflower,ballroom,cutter,eagle's,ghost,herion,interview,jester,josh,katz,kaytie,podcast,rave,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-154-sully-erna-of-godsmack--19343581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19343581Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:42:06 +0000CutterLead singer of Godsmack Sully Erna caught up with Kaytie and I after they kicked off their current tour with Halestorm and Monster Truck in my hometown. Drum battles, the stage crew and why we don't f*** with the truck. Also digging into Sully's Scars...1799erna,foundation,gaga,godsmack,halestorm,interview,lady,monster,scars,sully,trucktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-153-6-stories-from-the-prp--19236945
Check out more metal and hard rock news here ----> www.theprp.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19236945Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:41:05 +0000CutterEvery so often Kaytie and I are going to pick a rock news website and talk about the first few stories, or as many as time allows. For our first episodes of these we randomly chose The PRP. The PRP is website that generally leans a little more heavy...
Check out more metal and hard rock news here ----> www.theprp.com]]>2143cutter,kaytie,news,prp,rock,theprptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-152-backstage-at-riot-fest-with-gwar--19221768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19221768Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:50:43 +0000CutterWhat could I possibly say about GWAR that hasn't already been said. I will admit flat out that I was not prepared for this conversation. It wasn't scheduled, it was just their publicist who I've known for years coming up to me at the festival and...360backstage,chicago,fest,gwar,interview,podcast,riot,riotfesttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-151-backstage-at-riot-fest-with-joe-principe-of-rise-against--19143003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19143003Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:24:40 +0000CutterWent backstage at Riot Fest in Chicago to catch up and talk old school punk rock with the bassist of Chicago based punk band, Joe Principe of Rise Against.511against,backstage,fest,interview,joe,principe,riot,riotfest,risetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-150-backstage-with-ash-costello-from-new-years-day--19074619
Follow Ash and New Years Day @ashcostello @nydrock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19074619Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:00:03 +0000CutterSo my own band Hot Carl opened up for New Years Day. After we both had played I had to take advantage and have a quick backstage conversation with lead singer Ash Costello. We talked of course about their new album Unbreakable, their new song "Come...
Follow Ash and New Years Day @ashcostello @nydrock]]>711ash,backstage,comeforme,costello,cutter,day,interview,new,nyd,nydrock,rockcast,shutup,unbreakable,yearstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-149-rock-photographer-dave-jackson--19050819
Check out is work at www.davidejackson.com
Follow him on all socials @davidejackson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19050819Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:30:18 +0000CutterYou may not know the name Dave Jackson off the top of your head, but you have definitely seen his photographs. He's worked with a ton of Eleven Seven Record's artists like Five Finger Death Punch, Steel Panther and Bad Wolves. He's also the lead...
Check out is work at www.davidejackson.com
Follow him on all socials @davidejackson]]>2954bad,dave,death,eleven,finger,five,interview,jackson,lifestyle,photographer,photography,punch,seven,wolvestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-148-live-on-air-with-allen-mack-myers-and-moore--18992603
This conversation happened live on Razor 94.7/104.7 and you are hearing it as it aired with the music and commercials taken out.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18992603Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:22:32 +0000CutterZach Myers is of course the guitarist for Shinedown, but is also the Myers of the Americana rock band Allen, Mack. Myers and Moore. Three of the four of them (minus Allen) stopped by the studio before soundcheck at the Green Bay Distillery. We talked...
This conversation happened live on Razor 94.7/104.7 and you are hearing it as it aired with the music and commercials taken out.]]>1055allen,iamrazor,interview,mack,moore,myers,razor,shinedown,wisconsin,zachmyersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-147-loud-ride-takeover-with-crobot--18963321
'Motherbrain' is the name of Crobot's 3rd album which available everywhere now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18963321Sat, 31 Aug 2019 02:39:11 +0000CutterOn my daily show on the radio station in Wisconsin, Razor 94.7/104.7, I sometimes will have bands takeover parts of the show when they swing by. Crobot did exactly that on Thursday August 28th. What happened on air live was to good not to share here....
'Motherbrain' is the name of Crobot's 3rd album which available everywhere now.]]>1803acoustic,bishop,burn,crobot,cutter,instudio,in-studio,interview,live,lowlife,motherbrain,performancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-146-dustin-bates-of-starset--18941848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18941848Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:18:33 +0000CutterKaytie and I both met Starset early on in their career and have been able to watch the rise since the initial Transmission "My Demons." Now getting set to release their third album entitled 'Divisions' on September 13th the whole narrative of this...1650bates,conversation,cutter,demonstrations,dustin,interview,kaytie,manifest,russia,starset,touring,transmissionstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-145-backstage-with-nonpoint--18802632
*note* Since the recording of this episode it has been announced that guitarist BC Kochmit will be leaving the band to spend more time with his family.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18802632Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:11:17 +0000CutterKaytie and I got out on the 'Celebration of Life for Vinnie Paul' tour that of course featured Hellyeah! It also featured a direct support set from our old friends in Nonpoint. It's been too long since we've sat down with full band to talk. So we did,...
*note* Since the recording of this episode it has been announced that guitarist BC Kochmit will be leaving the band to spend more time with his family.]]>1472backstage,cutter,elias,industry,interview,kaytie,music,nonpoint,paul,rob,vinnie,xtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-144-tobias-forge-of-ghost--18764529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18764529Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:15:12 +0000CutterFrom opening for Metallica, to a deluxe edition of 'Prequelle' with a couple of new songs, to touring arenas on the "Ultimate Tour Named Death" this fall. There's a lot to catch up on with the mastermind behind Ghost. We have Ghost for the Rockcast...924cardinal,copia,deluxe,forge,ghost,interview,metallica,prequelle,tobiasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-143-the-unsung-hero-of-the-music-industry--18716685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18716685Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:19:00 +0000CutterThe tour manager, the roadie, the guitar tech, the drum tech, the manager, the promotion rep, the public relations rep, these are the true heroes of the music industry. Without any of these fine men and women that work behind the scenes all of our...2187industry,manager,music,pr,roadies,techs,tourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-rock-usa-dan-donegan-of-disturbed--18663024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18663024Sun, 21 Jul 2019 01:15:00 +0000CutterKaytie and I caught up with Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan backstage before their headlining performance in what had turned into a giant mud bath with 30,000 friends at Rock USA. Specifically we wanted to talk about the work they have been doing with...696backstage,dan,disturbed,donegan,evolution,guitarist,health,interview,mental,rockusa,rusa,rusa2019false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-neil-fallon-of-clutch--18663226
Ps...the other person in the picture is friend and metal show host Pete Burns]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18663226Fri, 19 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0000CutterThere are few conversations where I'm talking and my head is thinking somewhere else. I was fan boying the whole time. Live in front of an audience at Rock USA this turned out to be my favorite conversation of the whole weekend. The incredible lead...
Ps...the other person in the picture is friend and metal show host Pete Burns]]>512clutch,fallon,interview,live,neil,rockusa,rusa,rusa19,rusa2019false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-red-sun-rising--18663101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18663101Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:00:00 +0000CutterLead singer Mike Protich and guitarist Dave McGarry of the band Red Sun Rising joined me in front of some fans live at Rock USA, and just in time for them to see my phone be rescued from the backstage bathroom! Fun times with good friends on the music...465interview,live,red,rising,rockusa,rsr,rusa,rusa2019,sunfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-rock-usa-zoltan-from-five-finger-death-punch--18592655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18592655Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:03:39 +0000CutterKaytie and I caught up with the always amazing Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch backstage at Rock USA. We talked about his hair, the new energy in the band, Zoltan's support of our police and first responders, Ivan's sobriety and a ton more...17815fdp,backstage,bathory,death,finger,five,interview,punch,rockusa,rockusa19,zoltanfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-backstage-at-rock-usa-ben-burnley-from-breaking-benjamin--18592031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18592031Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:16:27 +0000CutterKaytie backstage at Rock USA 2019 with Breaking Benjamin lead singer Ben Burnley. Live shows, acoustic records, special guests and Ben wants to be a record producer? All of this is covered.969acoustic,backstage,ben,benjamin,breaking,burnley,interview,rockusa,rockusa19false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-barry-and-matt-from-three-days-grace--18635672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18635672Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:15:00 +0000CutterThis conversation between myself, guitarist Barry Stock and singer Matt Walst of Three Days Grace happened live on air in front of an audience at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, WI.4553dg,barry,days,grace,interview,matt,rockusa,rusa,rusa19,stock,threefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-spencer-charnas-of-ice-nine-kills--18635624
PS...We are currently apartment hunting for a place that suits both of our needs. Listen for more info.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18635624Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:45:00 +0000CutterThis conversation between myself and Spencer Charnas, lead singer of Ice Nine Kills, happened live on air in front of an audience at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, WI. PS...We are currently apartment hunting for a place that suits both of our...
PS...We are currently apartment hunting for a place that suits both of our needs. Listen for more info.]]>479charnas,ice,ice9kills,interview,kills,live,nine,rockusa,roomates,rusa,rusa19,scream,silver,spencerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria--18635546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18635546Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:10:00 +0000CutterThis conversation between Myself, Kaytie and Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce happened live on air in front of an audience at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, WI.539alexandria,asking,ben,bruce,guitarist,interview,live,metal,rock,rockusa,rusa,rusa19,violencefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-tommy-vext-of-bad-wolves--18635435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18635435Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:20:00 +0000CutterThis conversation between Kaytie and Tommy Vext, lead singer of Bad Wolves happened live on air in front of an audience at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, WI.5392019,bad,interview,live,metal,razor,rock,rockusa,rusa,tommy,vext,wisconsin,wolvesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-live-at-rock-usa-i-prevail--18635362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18635362Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:16:00 +0000CutterThis conversation between Kaytie and the band I Prevail happened live on air in front of an audience at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, WI.3322019,i,interview,iprevail,live,metal,prevail,razor,rock,rockusa,rusa,trauma,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-142-everybody-s-pooping-in-a-ufo--18515941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18515941Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:49:11 +0000CutterOk so thanks to a random Twitter conversation (you can follow us @cuttermedia or @ktrgrocks) Kaytie and I had to discuss farting and pooping, but the real basis of this conversation is about the music industry as a whole. Thanks to an interview that...2483business,magazine,manson,marilyn,music,radio,revolver,rob,rock,rockusa,tour,touring,zombietruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-141-quick-hit-with-sum-41-s-deryck-whibley--18492725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18492725Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:25:28 +0000CutterSum 41's new album 'Order in Decline' is going to be out on July 19th. It's time to catch up with lead singer Deryck Whibley. Just a quick conversation about the song "Out of Blood," the new record, playing a Metallica medley, and the power of a live...60041,canada,deryck,interview,metallica,punk,rock,sum,sum41,whibleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-140-fat-ugly-beast--18455430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18455430Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:21:22 +0000CutterYears ago Kaytie and her then co-host Wes Styles replaced the long running, nationally syndicated morning show Free Beer and Hot Wings on Kaytie's former radio station in Springfield, IL. When that happened there were words said by listeners and more...2743apologies,beer,behind,eric,free,hot,kaytie,morningradio,national,radio,scenes,syndication,the,wings,zanetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-139-gavin-rossdale-of-bush--18367745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18367745Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:45:12 +0000CutterThe always wonderful Gavin Rossdale of Bush called in to talk to Kaytie and I about the new song "Bullet Holes," hugs with Kaytie, a new record and the 25th anniversary of Bush's landmark album "Sixteen Stone.'89225th,alt-amite,anniversary,bullet,bush,cutter,gavin,holes,interview,john,kaytie,rossdale,sixteen,stone,touring,wickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-138-messer-live--18340510www.razorwisconsin.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18340510Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:18:26 +0000CutterThe band Messer have been grinding it out for the past few years and are now starting to see some success. Successful tours and their latest single "Simple Man" is on the rise via the rock radio charts. I met them earlier this year and we immediately...www.razorwisconsin.com]]>1431dallas,interview,live,messer,on-air,pantera,podcast,razor,rockcast,scott,stapp,texas,tour,wisconsin,wzorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-137-how-to-book-the-world-s-largest-music-festival--18282994
Summerfest kicks off June 26th and wraps up July 7th and features some of the biggest names from all genres of music. For line-ups, tickets, and travel information go to www.summerfest.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18282994Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:10:20 +0000CutterEver wonder what it takes to book a music festival. The amount or work, time and energy to make sure it all goes off and everyone's happy? Bob Babisch is the Vice President in charge of Entertainment for the World's Largest Music Festival; Summerfest...
Summerfest kicks off June 26th and wraps up July 7th and features some of the biggest names from all genres of music. For line-ups, tickets, and travel information go to www.summerfest.com]]>1832badflower,billie,concert,dogg,eilish,entertainment,evil,festival,megadeth,milwuakee,ozzy,papa,pop,roach,skillet,snoop,summerfestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-136-backstage-with-a-day-to-remember--18221061
This tour just started so do yourself a favor and get to one of the shows. For updated tour information check www.adtr.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18221061Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:27:28 +0000CutterKaytie and I got out to the Raisin' Hell in the Heartland Tour with A Day to Remember. Before one of the best concerts we've seen in a long time we caught up with singer Jeremy McKinnon and guitarist Neil Westfall. 7 records in what is now 16 years as...
This tour just started so do yourself a favor and get to one of the shows. For updated tour information check www.adtr.com]]>929a,adtr,backstage,cutter,day,epitaph,interview,jeremy,kaytie,mckinnon,neil,remember,to,victory,westfalltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-135-tweets-and-apples--18183281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18183281Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:42:15 +0000CutterFinally Kaytie and I are back at with a conversation between just the two of us and not one of those pesky rockstars. (joking of course.) From bands we've never seen, twitter conversations, poop and what's up with Apple, this is Cutter's Rockcast...2620apple,cnet,cutter,fighters,foo,heislegend,itunes,kaytie,luna,nicole,twittertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-134-backstage-with-sam-carter-from-architects--18165431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18165431Tue, 04 Jun 2019 03:35:29 +0000CutterArchitects man, this band...wow. Their latest album 'Holy Hell' is just a fantastic metal album that hits deep. Their show is intense and incredible to watch. Yes I'm a fan. Talking about this record, their music and of course their fallen brother was...1092architects,backstage,carter,chicago,doomsday,hell,holy,interview,samtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-133-stories-of-life-sobriety-and-guitars-with-nita-strusss--18117459
Facebook: @NitaStruass
Twitter: @hirricanenita
Instagram: @hirricanenita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18117459Wed, 29 May 2019 22:45:25 +0000CutterYou know her as the guitar Goddess from Alice Cooper's band, as the performing guitarist at last year's WWE Wrestlemania, as the workout guru and as a solo artist. We know her as one of the most badass women in the music industry. Her name is Nita...
Facebook: @NitaStruass
Twitter: @hirricanenita
Instagram: @hirricanenita]]>1641album,alice,chaos,controlled,cooper,cutter,guitar,guitarist,interview,kaytie,nita,sober,solo,struass,tour,wrestlemania,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-sonic-temple-tommy-vext-of-bad-wolves--18113202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18113202Wed, 29 May 2019 15:50:23 +0000CutterWhile at Sonic Temple Festival, Kaytie had a conversation with Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext. He told an hilarious story about meeting Metallica's Robert Trujillo and gave a small update on their sophomore album615badwolves,cutter'srockcast,kaytie,metallica,rockcast,sonictemple,tommyvexttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-sonic-temple-jerry-horton-of-papa-roach--18068191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18068191Fri, 24 May 2019 21:23:16 +0000CutterKaytie had the fun of hanging out at the largest 3 day rock music festival in the country, Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH. Here she is backstage with guitarist for Papa Roach, Jerry Horton.470backstage,elevate,guitarist,horton,interview,jerry,kaytie,live,papa,roach,sonic,templefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-sonic-temple-josh-katz-of-badflower--18068167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18068167Fri, 24 May 2019 21:20:50 +0000CutterKaytie had the fun of hanging out at the largest 3 day rock music festival in the country, Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH. Here she is backstage with the lead singer of Badflower, Josh Katz.457backstage,badflower,ghost,herion,interview,jester,josh,katz,kaytie,sonic,templefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-132-a-mental-health-conversation-with-jesse-leach-of-killswitch-engage--18047026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18047026Wed, 22 May 2019 20:23:01 +0000CutterFinishing their Collapse the World Tour with Parkway Drive I caught up with Jesse Leach, lead singer of Killswitch Engage, for a conversation about mental health. Also some info on new music and personal believes.866backstage,blade,cutter,engage,health,interview,jesse,killswitch,kse,leach,mental,metal,rave,rockcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-131-backstage-with-winston-mccall-of-parkway-drive--18017155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18017155Sun, 19 May 2019 19:43:46 +0000CutterFunny story, Parkway Drive is one of the first bands that my girlfriend Luna Nicole and I bonded over, Ire will forever be our record. About 5 years ago I had the chance to meet Winston and have since taken every opportunity to say hi. Time for...1063cutter,drive,epitaph,iamrazor,interview,ire,mccall,metalcore,parkway,podcasat,rave,reverence,rockcast,winstonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-130-welcome-home-with-chad-gray-of-hellyeah--18004236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18004236Fri, 17 May 2019 20:55:49 +0000CutterHellyeah! have had a year of heartbreak and loss. Really after the death of Vinnie Paul we all had to deal with heartbreak and loss. The band went into the studio and finished the record and now we have a taste. I caught up with lead singer Chad Gray...836333,chad,gray,hellyeah,home,iamrazor,interview,new,paul,podcast,vinnie,welcomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-129-backstage-with-lajon-witherspoon-of-sevendust--17932090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17932090Wed, 15 May 2019 02:13:30 +0000CutterOver 20 years of music and playing their 20th something show at infamous Rave/Eagle's Ballroom in Milwaukee it was time to catch up with great Sevendust. Lead singer Lajon Witherspoon reflects on the shows, the ghost hunting, the people and more. Plus...928appleton,backstage,conversation,cutter,interview,lajon,milwuakee,rave,razor,sevendust,wisconsin,witherspoonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-128-backstage-with-chris-howorth-of-in-this-moment--17918903www.inthismomentofficial.com for tour dates and more details. This conversation contains information on their perviously unannounced new album.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17918903Mon, 13 May 2019 20:30:20 +0000CutterIt's almost time for a new In This Moment record and that means it's time to catch up with guitarist and founding member of In This Moment, Chris Howorth. I met up with Chris who are currently doing a headline tour with the equally incredible...www.inthismomentofficial.com for tour dates and more details. This conversation contains information on their perviously unannounced new album.]]>978backstage,ballroom,brink,chris,eagle's,howorth,in,interview,itm,maria,moment,mother,rave,sevendust,the,this,tourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-127-backstage-with-jordan-fish-of-bring-me-the-horizon--17893155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17893155Fri, 10 May 2019 18:46:35 +0000CutterAhh back home again. Backstage at the historic Eagle's Ballroom/The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Bring Me The Horizon played one the best shows I've seen in sometime. The energy, the setlist, the sound, everything was amazing. No one left without a smile on...840amo,backstage,bmth,bring,fish,horizon,interview,jordan,me,oli,rave,sykes,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-126-scott-stapp-s-purpose-for-pain--17873423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17873423Wed, 08 May 2019 20:35:42 +0000CutterYou know Scott Stapp, you know who is, but do you? You know him as the lead singer of Creed. Maybe you heard about his issues? Maybe you're just a fan. No matter what we're getting into the mental health aspect of Scott Stapp, we're getting into his...1724creed,health,interview,mental,music,rock,scott,scottstapp,stappfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-125-backstage-with-chris-motionless-from-motionless-in-white--17736940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17736940Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:20:19 +0000CutterChris Motionless is the lead singer of Motionless in White. As the story goes we first met in Las Vegas at an industry dinner when we were both very new to the music industry. We've remained friends ever since and I personally couldn't be happier for...1461atreyu,backstage,brandnewnumb,chirs,creatures,cutter,disguise,fans,interview,kaytie,miw,motionless,motionlessinwhite,razor,tour,warpedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-124-backstage-with-brandon-from-atreyu--17736868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17736868Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:49:41 +0000CutterAtreyu just kicked off their tour doing direct support for Motionless in White. After the release of the album In Our Wake there has been a return to form for Atreyu. This audio was recorded in conjuction with a Facebook like from @razorwisconsin and...1330atreyu,backstage,brandon,drummer,inourwake,interview,live,miw,podcast,singer,tourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-123-a-profoundly-psa--17671691
This episode is definitely not safe for work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17671691Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:38:41 +0000CutterProfoundly.me is an app going around Facebook where you can ask a person anything and do anonymously. I posted it and let people ask me questions and I then applied at a conversation between Kaytie and I. So not only do I answer these Profoundly...
This episode is definitely not safe for work.]]>2450ama,ask,cutter,facebook,kaytie,media,profoundly,questions,socialtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-122-here-comes-the-rain-again-with-moroni-silva--17606894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17606894Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:17:10 +0000CutterKaytie and I spoke with A Dead Desire's Moroni Silva about how the band formed, recovering from addiction, and his newly released cover of the Eurythmics’ “Here Comes the Rain Again" featuring late All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert. It turns out...1699adeaddesire,atr,cover,dead,desire,eurythmics,herbert,herecomestherainagain,moroni,moronisilva,oli,oliherberttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-121-i-prevail-trauma--17476313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17476313Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:41:32 +0000CutterIt's here! The highly anticipated 2nd full length album from I Prevail 'Trauma' is available now. Dylan and Eric from I Prevail joined me to dive into this record a bit. The picture for this episode of the Rockcast is me talking to the band in the...842breaking,breakingdown,down,dylan,eric,interview,iprevail,prevail,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-120-women-in-rock-with-diamante--17397067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17397067Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:31:42 +0000CutterThis is a conversation that Kaytie and I have been having since we started having conversations. Women rock, plain and simple. There is no difference between a male band and a female band and the idea that it's separate needs to go away. So you know...2159college,cominginhot,comininhot,diamante,female,haunted,interview,music,rock,rockstar,student,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-119-backstage-at-home-with-barry-kerch--17326160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17326160Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:55:15 +0000CutterBefore Shinedown played a sold out show in Green Bay, WI Kaytie and I sat down in the warm up room backstage with drummer Barry Kerch. We caught up about family and how his is from the area, about playing a venue that's been standing for over 50 years...1299attention,barry,devil,drummer,interview,kerch,live,monster,music,podcast,rock,shinedown,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-118-backstage-with-jacoby-shaddix-from-papa-roach--17305814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17305814Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:08:15 +0000CutterWhere do I begin with Jacoby Shaddix? I first meet the Papa Roach lead singer probably around 2002 and I think it was at a bar. Since then it's hugs and catch ups everytime we see each other. Now instead of it being over some sort of bottle it's with...969bca,bus,conversation,elevate,interview,jacoby,music,papa,proach,roach,rock,shaddix,tourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-117-the-las-vegas-rock-and-roll-travel-logs--17176022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17176022Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:09:39 +0000CutterI just got back from spending 8 days in Vegas, Kaytie just got back from spending 2 days in Vegas that was supposed to be 3 than only 1 and then...just listen to the story. Also huge thanks to the Contraband Company and CO5 for putting on the #happens...4009airlines,american,badflower,coreytaylor,delays,flying,happens,lasvegas,messer,momo,southwest,travel,united,vegas,weather,wisconsintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-116-badflower-ok-i-m-sick--17121065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17121065Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:41:02 +0000CutterAfter all the lead up, a number one song, and another top 15 song that's rising Badflower's debut full length album is here. OK, I'm sick is the long awaited doubt album by Badflower and it features a couple songs you already know like "Ghost" &...1090album,badflower,debut,ghost,heroin,interview,ok,podcast,rock,vegastruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-115-jay-buchanan-of-rival-sons--17058226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17058226Sat, 16 Feb 2019 03:02:15 +0000CutterLong Beach, CA band Rival Sons just released their 6th album 'Feral Roots' and their first single from it "Do Your Worst" is now a top ten rock song. Catching up while in tour in Europe, lead singer Jay Buchanan gets on the phone with myself and...1089black,buchanan,ca,california,crew,feral,interview,jay,rival,rivalsons,roots,sabbath,singer,sons,tour,vocalisttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-114-f-the-grammys--17058144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17058144Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:41:00 +0000CutterThe title says it all. Needless to say we and many of us in the rock community were not happy after the 2019 Grammy Awards.1493atr,community,grammies,grammy,grammys,hellyeah,oli,pantera,rock,vinniepaul,wcartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-113-then-who-should-play-the-halftime-show--16970081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16970081Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:56:16 +0000CutterMaroon 5, rappers, Atlanta, all things represented during the halftime show at this year's big game in Atlanta between New England and LA. Was it good? Was it bad? Why can't Adam Levine afford better tattoos?1882adam,foofighters,halftime,levine,live,maroon5,metallica,music,nin,superbowltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-112-defining-the-formats-of-radio--16970062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16970062Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:45:00 +0000CutterEver wonder what the hell Active Rock or Top 40, or even easy listening means? Let us help you understand why each different type of radio station plays what they play and why it's defined as their particular format.2620aaa,active,alternative,chr,classic,formats,genre,hits,music,oldies,radio,rock,talk,top40,urbantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-111-mark-morton--16814878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16814878Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:54:35 +0000CutterYou may or may not know Mark Morton as the guitarist of the metal band Lamb of God, but I'm a huge fan. Mark has decided to expand his song writing chops and put out a solo album called 'Anesthetic' due out March 1st. The album features a lot of rock...622anesthetic,benningtion,chester,collaboration,crossoff,interview,lambofgod,linkinpark,log,lp,mark,mortonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-110-release-day-with-jerry-horton-of-papa-roach--16749115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16749115Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:55:33 +0000CutterToday (Jan. 18th) is release day for Papa Roach! Their tenth studio album is called 'Who Do You Trust?' and looks to be like another great record from a staple of rock. Jerry Horton joins me quick to talk about the new record and help celebrate...535album,do,guitar,horton,interview,jerry,jerryhorton,papa,paparoach,release,roach,trust,who,whodoyoutrust,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-109-rock-in-a-mainstream-culture--16681908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16681908Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:47:50 +0000CutterWhy is it that we as rock fans hate everything? We hate bands when the become popular, we hate it when bands charge money for things...anything. It's time for Kaytie and I to vent and get a few things off our chest. This conversation is def not safe...2005anger,cutter,disturbed,dragons,greta,imagine,kaytie,kimmel,live!,mainstream,rock,rockcast,shinedowntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-108-forwards-and-backwards--16615037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16615037Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:35:27 +0000CutterKicking off the new year chill and relaxed. Catch up on NYE and holiday fun and take a look back at our best and worst rock and roll moments of 2018. Then the wheels come off and anger happens to set up what we're going to do next week.27552018,2019,black,cutter,drive,in,kaytie,moods,nf,parkway,review,yeartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-107-an-introduction-to-the-black-moods--16601500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16601500Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:42:08 +0000CutterThe Black Moods have actually been around for a number of years and even have two full length albums out, but until recently they have gone relatively unnoticed to the mainstream rock crowd. That has begun to change now that their new single "Bella...1028belladonna,black,blackmoods,eve,interview,moods,new,nye,phoenix,rockcast,yearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-106-author-corbin-reiff--16533444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16533444Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:10:45 +0000CutterCorbin Reiff has written for Rolling Stone Magazine, Spin, Uproxx, Billboard, Consequence of Sound and tons more. He was announced plans to write a biography about Chris Cornell set for 2020 release. We sat down to talk to him about that book, Chris...1815billboard,chriscornell,corbinreiff,rollingstone,spintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-105-the-dose-live-and-unplugged--16456150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16456150Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:07:07 +0000CutterIndio Downey and Ralph Alexander of the 2 peice rock band from Malibu, CA The Dose stopped by the studio. We chatted for a bit and then yes they brought some guitars. Enjoy an introduction to the band The Dose.973acoustic,dose,downey,interview,unpluggedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-104-the-reboot--16397378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16397378Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:59:50 +0000CutterThis isn't actually a reboot. The news broke about the reboot of the MTV stop motion show 'Celebrity Death Match' right before we got into the studio. A show who's theme music was written by none other than Marilyn Manson! That news spawned this...1819deathmatch,iamrazor,manson,mtv,reboottruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-103-true-stories-with-jonny-hawkins-of-nothing-more--16382871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16382871Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:07:50 +0000CutterNothing More played The Sylvee in Madison, WI on December 2nd. Cutter caught up with frontman Jonny Hawkins before the show. They talked gaming, the spark that pushed Jonny to music, his road from drummer to singer, and more.2223cutter,interview,jonnyhawkins,nothingmore,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-102-payable-on-death--16360242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16360242Sat, 01 Dec 2018 20:20:11 +0000CutterP.O.D. which stands for Payable on Death having been kicking it around the rock and metal scene since the mid 90's. Based out of San Diego their music is unrecognizable. From giant hits like "Youth of the Nation" and "Boom" to their newest album...1329circles,interview,nonpoint,pod,p.o.d.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-101-the-big-rock-and-roll-chairty--16334034
Music for Relief
Solid Rock
Musicares
Make Yourself Foundattion
Sweet Relief
The All Within My Hands Foundation
The Vitalogy Foundation
Silverlake Conservatory of Music
The Better Life Foundation
The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation
Hagar Family Foundation
Fender Music Organization
Bob Irwin Wildlife & Conservation Foundation
Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund
5FDP Vets]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16334034Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:43:37 +0000CutterAfter helping Ivan Moody from Five Finger Death Punch do an amazing thing by donating sleeping bags to a homeless shelter, Kaytie and I decided it's high time to go down the list of charity organizations that are ran by, started by, or helped by...
Music for Relief
Solid Rock
Musicares
Make Yourself Foundattion
Sweet Relief
The All Within My Hands Foundation
The Vitalogy Foundation
Silverlake Conservatory of Music
The Better Life Foundation
The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation
Hagar Family Foundation
Fender Music Organization
Bob Irwin Wildlife & Conservation Foundation
Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund
5FDP Vets]]>2915truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-100-live-ama--16223964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16223964Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:31:02 +0000CutterFor the 100th episode of the Rockcast, Kaytie and I went live via Facebook and took your questions. Plus I was still live on the air. Turns out we're OK at multitasking. Here's the audio, enjoy!4042ama,cutter,kaytie,live,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-99-all-that-remains--16180917
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
All That Remains: @ATRhq
Mike Martin: @mikemartinatr]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16180917Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:20:53 +0000CutterA few weeks ago the rock world lost one of it's great guitarists in Oli Herbert from the band All That Remains. Kaytie and I were both lucky enough to have met Oli and everyone from ATR on numerous occasions and I know for me personally they quickly...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
All That Remains: @ATRhq
Mike Martin: @mikemartinatr]]>2434allthatremains,atr,interview,oli,victimtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-98-red-sun-rising-stealing-life--16151360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16151360Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:38:20 +0000CutterThe kickoff to the Red Sun Rising tour happened about an hour down the road from our main studio so we had to take advantage and have them stop by and say hi. The Together We Are A Thread tour was inspired by their song "Stealing Life," which they...1427acoustic,musicares,redsunrising,stealinglife,threadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-97-behind-the-rock-with-chad-nicefeild-of-wilson--16055553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16055553Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:26:12 +0000CutterThe Detroit rock and roll band Wilson sound like they are all just about the party and the good times, While that may true at times there is still a giant business machine behind them and most rock bands or artists we love. There is a lot more to the...3465baller,business,interview,music,wilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-96-quick-hit-with-jacoby-shaddix-of-papa-roach--16005095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16005095Fri, 19 Oct 2018 19:38:11 +0000CutterLet me set this up. I had to do the Free Beer and Hot Wings morning show this morning so I had been up since 3am, but when presented with the chance to catch up with my friend Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach I couldn't turn that down. Our time was brief,...659interview,jacoby,new,paparoach,shaddixfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-bonus-bam-margera--15968063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15968063Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:04:47 +0000CutterI was done for the day, I had just wrapped up with Alice in Chains when my girlfriend Luna Nicole taps me on the shoulder and asks "Is that Bam Margera over there?" To which I said oh yeah that's Bam why? haha, turns out we had mutual friends, so I...962aftershock,bam,fuckface,interview,margeratruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-alice-in-chains--15961775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15961775Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:32:17 +0000CutterAlice in Chains for me is just one of those bands, a band that influenced so much of what I do. This conversation was a dream come true for me, but also really interesting. From the power of rock being alive with our youth, to the vibes of certain...843aftershock,aic,aliceinchains,backstage,interviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-fever-333--15960900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15960900Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:27:28 +0000CutterThere is a message here, and it's an important one. The Fever 333 don't shy away from their thoughts about the social situation in America. If anything else their Made an America E.P. proves that. I'll take every chance I get to say hi to Jason...708aftershockfestival,fever333,interview,madeanamerica,metootruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-mike-protich-from-red-sun-rising--15960360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15960360Sun, 14 Oct 2018 20:15:39 +0000CutterThis conversation outside at Aftershock actually started with Mike (lead singer) of Red Sun Rising asking my girlfriend Luna Nicole about a certain piercing she has. Besides that we talk their new album Thread a bit, the loss and gain of fans, the new...557aftershock,aftershock2018,interview,rsr,veinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-shannon-larkin-of-godsmack--15956292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15956292Sun, 14 Oct 2018 02:53:39 +0000CutterShannon Larkin joined Godsmack in 2003, but this year Godsmack celebrates their 20th year since their debut album came out. They changed things up a bit on 'When Legends Rise.' Sully told us that before that record came out and Shannon takes the...784aftershock,godsmack,interview,shannon,sullytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-jonathan-davis--15955620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15955620Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:31:23 +0000CutterIt only took 10 years but Jonathan Davis the lead singer of the legendary Korn has finally put out his solo album 'Black Labyrinth' It features the songs "What it Takes" and "Basic Needs," two songs that have both gone up the charts at rock radio. So...656aftershock,davis,interview,jonathandavis,kornfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-2018-asking-alexandria--15954725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15954725Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:53:21 +0000CutterBen Bruce and James Cassells from Asking Alexandria, talking the power of their newest song Alone in a Room, Breast Cancer Awareness and touring with Shinedown.553aftershock,aftershock2018,askingalexandria,backstage,interviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-95-broken-bitch--15931937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15931937Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:01:56 +0000CutterWe had to get one host episode of the Rockcast in before I (Cutter) left for California for a week. From Christian metal, to Wilson, to tattoos, to talk of Aftershock and the DWP music festivals, Kaytie and I are a little all over the place this week....2505aftershock,basic,metal,music,wilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-94-backstage-with-badflower--15869726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15869726Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:39:31 +0000CutterBadflower have exploded onto the rock scene with their debut hit single "Ghost." Kaytie had the chance to meet up with the guys before their show in Ringle, Wisconsin to talk about the upcoming new album, their performance on James Corden and the...1485badflower,ghost,jamescorden,joeymorrow,joshkatztruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-93-sebastian-maniscalco--15835692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15835692Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:05:17 +0000CutterNormally we don't have comedians on the Rockcast or do I have them on my local afternoon radio show. For a modern great like Sebastian Maniscalco, I make the exception. It works out as he's on his "Stay Hungry" tour right now, just filmed his parts in...803comedian,maniscalco,netflix,scorsese,stayhungryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-92-scott-bartlett-of-saving-abel--15816030
We are based out of Wisconsin and Saving Abel will be playing a show this Friday 9/28 at a place just north of Green Bay. More info on that show can be found at www.razorwisconsin.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15816030Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:27:11 +0000CutterIt's been a minute since we've caught up with Saving Abel. Scott Bartlett is the band's guitarist/back-up vocalist and main songwriter. After blowing up about 11 years ago with the song "Addicted" they've never really looked back. They are a band that...
We are based out of Wisconsin and Saving Abel will be playing a show this Friday 9/28 at a place just north of Green Bay. More info on that show can be found at www.razorwisconsin.com]]>2615able,addicted,rock,savingable,scottbartletttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-91-the-melding-of-genres-with-grandson--15759307
Grandson: @grandson
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15759307Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:08:39 +0000CutterThe artist Grandson jumped on the scene earlier this year when he singed a record deal with the label Fueled By Raman, which is part of the same record group owned by Atlantic, Roadrunner and Elektra. To this point he has only released a few one off...
Grandson: @grandson
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2533blood//water,genres,grandson,interview,morellotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-90-palms-with-dustin-kensrue-of-thrice--15720287
www.thrice.net
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@cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15720287Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:28:55 +0000CutterThrice formed in 1998 and put out their debut album in 2001, they have been a band for 20 years. Since then they have now put out 10 studio albums and through it all it's the same 4 people that started the band. Pretty incredible. Now on Epitaph...
www.thrice.net
@thrice
@dustinkensrue
@cuttermedia]]>1203dustin,grey,interview,palms,thricefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-89-rise-together-day--15703157
RISE TOGETHER, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded in 2013 by nationally recognized storytellers, Anthony Alvarado, Douglas Darby, and Nadine Machkovech. Together, they had a goal: to help save at least one life.

Find them at www.weallrisetogether.org

Kaytie and I are getting serious for a minute.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15703157Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:52:09 +0000CutterDrugs, mental health, suicide, alcohol have all been decimating the music industry recently. Sure drugs and alcohol have always been a problem in the world of rock, but it seems like lately we've been losing our idols, our heroes, our friends at a...
RISE TOGETHER, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded in 2013 by nationally recognized storytellers, Anthony Alvarado, Douglas Darby, and Nadine Machkovech. Together, they had a goal: to help save at least one life.

Find them at www.weallrisetogether.org

Kaytie and I are getting serious for a minute.]]>1907alcohol,drugs,health,music,risetogethertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-88-the-power-of-merch--15616795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15616795Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:04:29 +0000CutterA comment was left on the Cutter facebook page about how Metallica are inching closer and closer to Kiss. Well let us tell you about the power of merch!2692bands,kiss,merch,metallica,watchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-86-the-how-to-s-of-the-riaa--15500079https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/certification-criteria/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15500079Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:38:28 +0000CutterEvery wonder how the Recording Industry Association of America actually get's their sales numbers from streaming and downloading? Well I did, so I did a little research. I told Kaytie about it and it turned into an episode of the Rockcast. The...https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/certification-criteria/]]>2278downloading,riaa,sales,soundscan,streamingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-85-who-is-the-face-of-rock-right-now--15459470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15459470Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:38:08 +0000CutterIt's a question that always comes up, "but who's the next Metallica or AC/DC or Rolling Stones?" More importantly though who is the face of rock? The ambassador, the person who's a household name. Someone even your mom knows. Let's discuss!2797ambassador,face,music,podcast,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-84-it-s-dorothy-sucka-again--15441833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15441833Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:00:23 +0000CutterDorothy Martin, leader of the band Dorothy, joined us in studio to have a proper chat about her, her band, her music, her manager and the greatest impersonation of college chicks by a tour manager ever...ever!1452dorothy,in-studio,interview,perry,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-83-backstage-at-the-warped-with-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria--15385761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15385761Tue, 31 Jul 2018 02:02:44 +0000CutterAsking Alexandria only did the 2018 edition fo the Warped Tour for a week. Like many bands they owe a lot of their success to the annual touring festival that is on it's last run ever. I caught up with guitarist Ben Bruce to talk about their legacy...946askingalexandria,backstage,benbruce,interview,warpedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-82-a-warped-goodbye--15330053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15330053Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:06:41 +0000CutterSince 1995 The Van's Warped Tour has been for many an annual summer music adventure. From seeing no name punk bands to the biggest artists in the world kicking ass all day, outside in the heat, The Warped Tour has been an institution all it's own....2631metal,punk,tour,vans,warpedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-81-backstage-with-shinedown--15311426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15311426Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:53:37 +0000CutterLast week backstage at Rock USA in Oshkosh, WI Kaytie and I had a little fun with our old friends, Brent Smith and Zach Myers of Shinedown. Kaytie ate donuts, we made sex jokes and of course talked about Shinedown. What Shinedown means to rock, what...1043attention,interview,rusa2018,shinedown,soundofmadnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-80-behind-the-new-music-with-caleb-shomo-of-beartooth--15256978
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Beartooth: @beartoothband]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15256978Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:22:17 +0000CutterEarlier in the week I got a phone call that said something to the effect of "Caleb needs to play you the new Beartooth this weekend at Rock USA." I'm like "suuuuuure he does" Well it turns out instead we had a long conversation about the making of the...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Beartooth: @beartoothband]]>1903beartooth,interview,new,rockusa,rusa2018truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-rock-usa-day-two--15253691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15253691Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:36:22 +0000CutterKaytie and I, day two at Rock USA with live in person (in front of an audience) conversations with Through Fire, Underoath, Sevendust, Seether, All That Remains, Adelitas Way and Shaman's Harvest. Enjoy!3813festival,interviews,rockusa,rockusa2018,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-rock-usa-day-1--15245422
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @Cuttermedia
Razor 94.7/104.7: @razorwisconsin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15245422Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:36:57 +0000CutterKaytie and I are hosting another Rock USA at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, WI. This one is special because we get to have conversations with some of our favorite bands and musicians in front of an audience at a giant rock festival. Even if that means...
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @Cuttermedia
Razor 94.7/104.7: @razorwisconsin]]>3337interviews,razor,rockusa,rockusa2018,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-79-anal-about-music--15200247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15200247Thu, 05 Jul 2018 22:07:29 +0000CutterKaytie had been asking me for months what goes into my music making decisions when it comes to programming our Active Rock radio station and our Classic Rock radio station. So we decided to have that conversation for the Rockcast. It's us though so be...3184active,music,radio,rock,schedulingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-78-grunge-then-and-now--15150350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15150350Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:45:51 +0000CutterThe legendary Alice in Chains announced the details on their new album this week and that got us thinking, what are all the rest of the legendary grunge bands up to? Not just the bands themselves but the members of those bands as well.2570aic,grunge,nirvana,seattle,thenandnowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-77-like-a-storm-catacombs-with-matt-brooks--15102281
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Like a Storm @likeastorm
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Kaytie @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15102281Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:00:57 +0000CutterMatt Brooks is the guitarist for the band that he formed in New Zealand with his brothers Ken and Chris called Like a Storm. On the eve of the release of their 3rd album 'Catacombs' it's high time to catch up with an old friend. Kaytie, Matt and I...
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Cutter @cuttermedia
Kaytie @ktrgrocks]]>2955catacombs,interview,likeastorm,mattbrooks,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-76-be-a-good-human--15094574
After having this discussion we left some people out of the conversation who are out as gay or bisexual in the world of rock, Plus of course trans-gendered rock stars like Laura Jane Grace or Mina Caputo. Just be you and don't judge others for things they can't control. As funny and stupid as we tend to be the message here is love, period.

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Cutter @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15094574Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:53:41 +0000CutterJune is Pride month and after experiencing my first Pride festival, Kaytie and I got to talking about being open, about being who we are as individuals, (after some poop talk of course, it's us what did you expect?) At the end of the day it is just...
After having this discussion we left some people out of the conversation who are out as gay or bisexual in the world of rock, Plus of course trans-gendered rock stars like Laura Jane Grace or Mina Caputo. Just be you and don't judge others for things they can't control. As funny and stupid as we tend to be the message here is love, period.

Follow on social channels:
Kaytie @ktrgrocks
Cutter @cuttermedia]]>2436bisexual,gay,music,open,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-75-sully-erna-of-godsmack--15031185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15031185Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:32:16 +0000Cutter20 years ago Godsmack released their multi-platinum self titled debut and they haven't looked back. This year when the time was right to celebrate their anniversary? They released a new album instead. When Legends Rise see's the band take some chances...823bulletproof,godsmack,interview,shinedown,sullyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-74-sidebar--14986157
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Razor: @razorwisconsin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14986157Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:21:16 +0000CutterWe're back!!! After a short break following the world's Loudest Month, Kaytie and I explain where we've been and all the work that needs to be done. In a pure Deadpool move we break down the 4th wall and let you behind the scenes of launching a new...
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Razor: @razorwisconsin]]>3403media,music,podcast,radio,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-73-ivan-moody-of-five-finger-death-punch-talks-recovery-and-justice-for-none-and-more--14800333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14800333Tue, 15 May 2018 17:59:07 +0000CutterIvan Moody sat down at The Rave on May 12 with Kaytie to discuss his road to recovery, the new album 'And Justice For None,' and the legacy he hopes to leave behind and more.22795fdp,ffdp,fivefingerdeathpunch,interview,ivanmoodytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-fever-333--14784280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14784280Sun, 13 May 2018 21:49:51 +0000CutterA fever is coming, and I can't wait. This is THE band that you need to watch for, this is THE band that you need to listen for and this is THE band that you need to listen to. This is the Fever 333.384333,backstage,fever,interview,northerninvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-stone-temple-pilots--14783997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14783997Sun, 13 May 2018 20:57:09 +0000CutterIt went quick but with Asking Alexandria playing the main stage right next to you it's pretty hard to hear. Doesn't matter at the end of the day what an honor and pleasure to see and say hi to Dean Deleo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots.316backstage,deleo,interview,stonetemplepilots,stpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-red-sun-rising--14783645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14783645Sun, 13 May 2018 19:32:53 +0000CutterDay two of Northern Invasion actually begun with Ryan and Mike from Red Sun Rising. Their second album is called 'Thread' is now out. From opening to headlining they are living their own successes.460backstage,interview,notherninvasion,redsunrising,rsrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-asking-alexandria--14783363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14783363Sun, 13 May 2018 18:38:14 +0000CutterCatching up with guitarist Ben Bruce and drummer James Cassells from Asking Alexandria at Northern Invasion. Ps...go watch the movie American Satan starting Ben and Black Veil Brides lead singer Andy Black.470alexandria,asking,backstage,interview,northerinvasiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-billy-howerdel-from-a-perfect-circle--14779541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14779541Sun, 13 May 2018 00:13:04 +0000CutterHe's probably smarter than you and I combined which is just one of many reasons why it always an absolute pleasure talking to Billy Howerdel from A Perfect Circle.488apc,backstage,billy,interview,northerinvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-breaking-benjamin--14779249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14779249Sat, 12 May 2018 22:39:27 +0000CutterCaught up with Ben Burnley on the bus backstage at Northern Invasion. Let me just say he has the best water.600backstage,breakingbenjamin,burnley,interview,northerinvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-winston-mccall-of-parkway-drive--14779046
PS. the band playing on the mainstage in the background at the end of the interview was Black Stone Cherry. :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14779046Sat, 12 May 2018 22:13:41 +0000CutterParkway Drive's new album is out and it's one of my favorites of the year already. The record is called 'Reverence' and shows a bit of a departure from some other Parkway albums, but as Winston says, it's their heaviest yet. Always a pleasure to catch...
PS. the band playing on the mainstage in the background at the end of the interview was Black Stone Cherry. :)]]>802interview,northerinvasion,parkwaydrive,podcast,winstontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-eric-vanlerberghe-from-i-prevail--14778364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14778364Sat, 12 May 2018 19:24:51 +0000CutterHe's the screamer in I Prevail and truly one of the sweetest human beings on the planet. After all the success of 'Lifelines' What's next for I Prevail? Let's find out. We're backstage at Northern Invasion.470eric,interview,iprevail,lifelines,northerninvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-from-ashes-to-new--14778169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14778169Sat, 12 May 2018 18:11:58 +0000CutterMatt and Mat from the band From Ashes to New, let the Crazy begin. Haha see what we did there? It's funny cause "Crazy" is the name of their new....you know what never mind, here's our talk.584backstage,fatn,fromashestonew,interview,northerinvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-henry-from-the-butcher-babies--14777946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14777946Sat, 12 May 2018 17:15:16 +0000CutterWe are talking to bands and having fun during the World's Loudest Month, this week at Northern Invasion in Somerset, WI. Now time to hang out with my friend Henry Flury, guitarist from the Butcher Babies.561butcherbabies,guitar,henry,interview,northerinvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-northern-invasion-black-stone-cherry--14777803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14777803Sat, 12 May 2018 16:42:23 +0000CutterWe are talking to bands and having fun during the World's Loudest Month, this week at Northern Invasion in Somerset, WI. First up Black Stone Cherry504backstage,blackstonecherry,familytree,interview,northerinvasionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-72-work-bitch--14756811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14756811Thu, 10 May 2018 19:27:29 +0000CutterHere's something you may not know. Radio and music is actual work, hard work, and there's a lot of it. Ahead of heading out to Northern Invasion and Rock on the Range two of the World's Loudest Month Festivals, we always get this comment, "Oh my god I...2543media,music,radio,rock,worktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-71-the-rock-doc--14676631
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Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14676631Tue, 01 May 2018 16:32:14 +0000CutterOne of my favorite things to watch are documentary's based on rock history. Turns out Kaytie loves that to. We have some favorites and plenty of magazines and websites have put together lists for the best rock docs of all times. All this on the heals...
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Rolling Stone's best rock docs: https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/40-greatest-rock-documentaries-20140815

Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>2486documentary,longliverock,music,podcast,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-70-what-is-rock--14597251
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14597251Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:05:04 +0000CutterAnother music award show means another pissed off Kaytie. The question then was spawned after the nominations for the Billboard music awards were announced, what is rock music? Or what do you consider to be rock music? Or even then, what is the actual...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>2097awards,billboard,conversation,music,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-69-jeff-gutt-of-stone-temple-pilots--14561774
Stone Temple Pilots: @STPband
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14561774Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:18:36 +0000CutterI first met Jeff Gutt in 2002 as the lead singer of the band Dry Cell. Now in 2018 after a trip into TV on The X-Factor plus a few different music projects, Jeff is the lead singer of one of the world's most popular rock bands Stone Temple Pilots....
Stone Temple Pilots: @STPband
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>695grunge,gutt,interview,podcast,stpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-68-the-masterminds--14534543
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14534543Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:11:30 +0000CutterWith Ghost being the talk of the town right now, a band led by one person who's artistic vision created the music, the band and the imagery, Kaytie and I thought we'd take a look at some of the masterminds of rock. How does one take control of...
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2435ghost,masterminds,music,nin,rocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-67-zach-blair-of-rise-against--14474644
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Rise Against: @riseagainst]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14474644Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:39:32 +0000CutterThis a quick conversation with one of my favorites, fan wise, in rock. Zach Blair is the guitarist for legendary Chicago based punk rock band Rise Against. Zach though is from Texas and was also Flattus Maximus in GWAR before joining Rise Against in...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Rise Against: @riseagainst]]>755gwar,interview,mourninginamerika,riseagainst,zachblairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-66-let-s-get-physical--14425096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14425096Fri, 30 Mar 2018 22:26:01 +0000CutterWe started talking about the rebirth of Vinyl and the excitement in the growth of physical album sales because of vinyl. We're not really sure where we went from there.2308digital,downloads,streaming,vinyltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-65-it-s-dorothy-sucka--14398567
Dororthy: @itsdorothysucka
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14398567Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:56:18 +0000CutterDorothy Martin is the lead singer and namesake of the LA based rock and roll band Dorothy. Their new album is called '28 Days In the Valley' and features the single "Flawless." She opens up about why she got back into music after her father passed...
Dororthy: @itsdorothysucka
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>946dorothy,flawless,interview,la,lindaperryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-64-we-sold-out--14362308
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14362308Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:58:39 +0000CutterWhy do we as rock music fans think that every time our favorite underground band hits radio or has some success they sell out, and then we can't like them anymore? Why do we feel like every time a band changes up their sound a bit they sold out? Every...
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2119metal,metallica,rock,sell-out,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-63-spencer-chamberlain-from-underoath--14333311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14333311Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:00:14 +0000CutterThe band Underoath were brought up during a conversation two episodes ago, because of the use of certain words and religion in rock. We thought it was a good time to catch up with Spencer Chamberlin lead singer of Underoath. Works out even better,...2168interview,metalcore,rapture,sleepwave,underoathtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-62-brent-smith-of-shinedown--14288598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14288598Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:02:54 +0000Cutter"I was sent to warn you, the Devil's in the next room." That line is taken from the new Shinedown song "Devil" and it's the song that will kick off the band's 6th studio album entitled 'Attention, Attention' due out on May 4th. Brent and really all of...888attention,brentsmith,devil,interview,shinedownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-61-the-content-of-rock-and-religion--14235306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14235306Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:08:24 +0000CutterWhen Underoath came back and released their new song "On My Teeth" it broke the internet, because of one use of the word "f***." When is swearing too much in music, and where does the line of religion in rock get drawn? Kaytie and I try to answer that...1906podcast,religion,rock,swearing,underoathtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-60-that-s-ray-may-or-ga-of-stone-sour--14101013
Stone Sour: @stonesour
Roy Mayorga: @stonesourroy
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14101013Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:32:12 +0000CutterIt's always nice to catch up with anyone in Stone Sour, but conversations with drummer Roy Mayorga always end up to be a lot of fun. Now get Kaytie involved after a few hour drive to the show, and let the fun begin. Stone Sour is currently on tour...
Stone Sour: @stonesour
Roy Mayorga: @stonesourroy
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-59-a-thread-with-red-sun-rising--14093347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14093347Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:33:05 +0000CutterKaytie and I went backstage with the Akron, OH rock and roll band Red Sun Rising. After a debut record that saw three songs top the charts, it's time to unleash their second album 'Thread' upon the world on March 30th. The songwriting, the lyrics,...1743interview,podcast,redsunrising,rsr,threadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-58-no-holds-barred-with-robb-flynn-of-machine-head--14065067
Machine Head: @MfnH
Robb Flynn: @TheGeneralMH
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14065067Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:08:27 +0000CutterRobb Flynn is the outspoken frontman for Bay Area metal band Machine Head, who have just released their 9th studio album 'Catharsis.' This album has moments that are a bit of departure for Machine Head, specifically the song "Bastards." With slumping...
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Robb Flynn: @TheGeneralMH
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2710bastards,catharsis,flynn,interview,machineheadtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-57-anal-bleaching-with-zakk-wylde--14046291
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14046291Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:51:16 +0000CutterHey I'm not here to judge. Besides what's wrong with a good cleansing? Time for some more fun and games with Zakk Wylde. I caught up the legendary guitarist from Ozzy and the leader of Black Label Society before a show at the historic Rave in...
Zakk Wylde: @ZakkWyldebls
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>764bls,guitar,interview,ozzy,zakkwyldefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-56-the-end-of-the-compact-disc--14005694
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14005694Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:33:10 +0000CutterWith the recent announcement by Best Buy that will not be selling CD's in their stores as of July 1st and that Target is making music manufacturers sell them only on a consignment basis, is this the end of an era? I posed this question on my Facebook...
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2680bestbuy,cd,rock,streaming,targettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-55-welcome-to-avatar-country--13987258
Avatar: @avatarmetal
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13987258Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:41:25 +0000CutterAvatar (the band) formed in 2001 in Gothenburg, Sweden, a city that is also home to great metal bands like In Flames and The Haunted. I've been lucky enough to know these lovely Swedes since they first came to America on tour for their album 'Black...
Avatar: @avatarmetal
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>2146avatar,intervew,johannes,king,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-54-kaytie-with-ben-burnley--13964342
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13964342Sat, 03 Feb 2018 21:43:39 +0000CutterBen Burnley is of course the lead singer and really the mastermind behind one of modern rock's biggest bands of the past 15 years Breaking Benjamin. Kaytie caught up with our old friend backstage on The Stage world tour where Breaking Benjamin is...
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>1127ben,breakingbenjamin,ember,interview,stagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-53-grammy-s-politics-and-rock--13937657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13937657Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:11:38 +0000CutterThis week, Cutter and Kaytie discuss the lack of rock at the Grammy's and their anger with the lack of representation. They also talk about the political messages that were spread throughout this year's ceremony and what those meant to them.2429truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-52-stage-fright-and-covers-with-aaron-pauley--13895967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13895967Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:59:22 +0000CutterAaron Pauley is the lead singer and guitarist of the band Of Mice & Men. He's got some words for Kaytie about her stage fright. Plus we talk Pink Floyd covers, their new album 'Defy,' life after Austin and more. Rockcast 52 is a go with Aaron Pauley...2017covers,defy,interview,money,ofmiceandmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-51-the-dichotomy-of-success--13833708
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Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13833708Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:45:59 +0000CutterWhat is success? What is success in the music business? What does it mean to be a successful band or even radio personality? These questions get answered with myself and Kaytie discussing what it means to be successful. Also there are some strong...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks]]>1858legal,podcast,radio,rock,successtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-50-shinedown-s-zach-myers--13754626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13754626Tue, 09 Jan 2018 02:50:02 +0000CutterZach Myers is the guitar player for one of North America's biggest bands, Shinedown. Zach and his singer Brent Smith have been doing some one of shows as Smith & Myers. It's all acoustic and it's one of the most incredible shows you can see. Ahead of...1761interview,kaytie,rock,shinedown,smith&myersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-49-perception-of-what-you-hear--13723459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13723459Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:34:17 +0000CutterFirst and foremost I can't count, but I digress. Kaytie and I received this email about the music we play on our home base radio station Razor 94.7. The email inspired a conversation about the perception of what you actually hear on the radio and what...2572music,programming,radio,rock,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-48-rock-to-radio-brock-lindow--13644408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13644408Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:10:18 +0000CutterBrock Lindow is the lead singer of the metal band 36 Crazyfists. He has also been the afternoon radio host on KZND in Anchorage, AK. 36 Crazyfists started in the Northeast and Brock is from Alaska and in between stints of playing rockstar, he's played...248236crazyfists,brock,history,interview,radiotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-47-fear-and-harassment--13526052
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Haleigh: @halesonair

Ps. Hales is keeping her ear open for another full time radio gig.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13526052Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:44:34 +0000CutterWith all of the sexual harassment and assault being brought to light in the entertainment business we felt maybe it was time for a dumb guy and two women to dissect the issues on the music business side of it. To help us do that, Kaytie and Cutter are...
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Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Haleigh: @halesonair

Ps. Hales is keeping her ear open for another full time radio gig.]]>3323halesonair,harrasment,music,rock,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-46-lack-of-rock-awards--13483882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13483882Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:24:37 +0000CutterAfter some random ridiculousness, Cutter and Kaytie dive into this year's Grammy Nominations and the shear lack of rock categories at award shows2372americanmusicawards,awardshows,billboardawards,grammys,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-45-jerry-horton-from-papa-roach--13424839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13424839Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:43:13 +0000CutterJacboby Shaddix of Papa Roach once told his guitar player Jerry Horton and myself that we look so much alike we could be brothers. I don't see it but hey what the hell. Always amazing to catch up with Jerry who's one of my favorite guitar players in...857crookedteeth,horton,interview,papa,roachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-44-the-replacements--13354814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13354814Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:31:09 +0000CutterWith the announcement of Jeff Gutt as the new frontman for Stone Temple Pilots, Kaytie and I decided to discuss the "replacements" in rock. We dissected the bands that have been successful with new members and those who haven't, along with tons of our...2347acdc,aliceinchains,blacksabbath,metallica,stonetemplepilotstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-43-to-phone-or-not-to-phone--13316409
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Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13316409Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:09:47 +0000CutterIn light of 60 people being kicked out of an A Perfect Circle show for recording and taking pictures with their phones, Kaytie and I ask the question: Is it worth it? For years bands and venues alike have said no recording devices of any kind will be...
Kaytie: @KTRGrocks
Cutter: @cuttermedia]]>1892concert,ejection,phone,rock,rockcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-42-metal-brothers-with-gojira--13269685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13269685Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:41:22 +0000CutterThe title might be a bit misleading, but after this conversation with Joe Duplantier (singer/guitarist) of Gojira that's kind of what it felt like. This is two guys talking about writing, talking about metal and talking about being dads.1097aftershock,dads,gojira,interview,metalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-41-the-art-of-the-interview--13221538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13221538Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:06:58 +0000CutterOn the latest host episode of the Rockcast Kaytie and Cutter discuss what it actually takes to interview all these rockstars you hear us talk to. We discuss how bad interviews happen and why Cutter generally feels bad for those musicians who have to...2010clutch,cutter,interivew,kaytie,mastodontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-jeremy-spencer-of-five-finger-death-punch--13143639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13143639Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:38:15 +0000CutterSure we had this conversation while at Aftershock before Five Finger Death Punch's performance on day 2, but I had to save it until today. Why? Cause I promised. There is a new Death Punch song out today called "Trouble." It's on the new greatest hits...4045fdp,aftershock,fivefingerdeathpunch,spencer,troublefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-butcher-babies--13101847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13101847Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:53:58 +0000CutterI have always had a respect for The Butcher Babies in just how they have become a popular band. They haven't had a radio hit or that one song that everyone knows but in the process of their 10 year career they have amassed a giant, passionate...1530aftershock,butcherbabies,headspin,interview,lilithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-beartooth-s-caleb-shomo--13101485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13101485Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:27:19 +0000CutterFrom playing the side stages two years ago to playing the main stage in the middle of the day it's been a pretty crazy ride for the band Beartooth. Caleb and I caught up and found out what's next in the way of new music for Beartooth.426aftershock,aggressive,beartooth,caleb,interviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-chris-jericho--13100698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13100698Sun, 22 Oct 2017 21:51:09 +0000CutterYes he's a giant superstar, yes he's a legendary wrestler from the WWE, yes he's a household name, but at the end of the day he's a rocker like the rest of us. Chris Jericho has become one of my favorite people in rock and couldn't be happier for his...427aftershock,fozzy,interview,jericho,judasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-nothing-more--13098943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13098943Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:07:43 +0000CutterI've talked to Jonny Hawkins from Nothing More so many times that it was nice to catch up with the bands guitarist and bassist, Mark and Dan. Hearing about 'The Stories We Tell Ourselves' from their perspective is pretty cool. Remember the background...567aftershock,dan,interview,matt,nothingmorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-billy-howerdel-of-a-perfect-circle--13095752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13095752Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:39:58 +0000CutterContinuing the day one Aftershock adventure I was able to catch up with one of my favorite musicians, Billy Howerdel from A Perfect Circle. This show kicks off their North American tour and now that we have new music in the song "The Doomed" it was...501aftershockfestival,aperfectcircle,billyhowerdel,doomed,interviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-at-aftershock-roy-from-stone-sour-with-guests--13095510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13095510Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:30:54 +0000CutterI'm hanging at The Aftershock music festival in Sacramento, CA all weekend seeing live music and talking with rock n' roll friends. When it comes to Stone Sour you never know what will happen when you get into their trailer. I knew I was sitting down...559aftershock,coreytaylor,interview,roymayorga,stonesourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-40-fall-of-91--13071979
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Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13071979Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:53:54 +0000CutterSome of the greatest rock albums to ever be released came out in the later part of 1991. Scratch that, some of the greatest albums period came out in '91. Metallica, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Ozzy, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Guns n' Roses, Red Hot...
Cutter: @cuttermedia
Kaytie: @ktrgrocks]]>25551991,metallica,music,nevermind,tentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-39-who-is-greta-van-fleet--13030416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13030416Fri, 13 Oct 2017 22:43:52 +0000CutterSam Kiszka is the bassist for the band Greta Van Fleet out of Frankenmuth, MI. (Frankenmuth is also known as Christmas town,) Sam formed the band along with his brothers Josh and Jake. There are only teenagers fresh out of high school and yet their...1300blacksmokerising,gretavanfleet,highwaytune,interview,kiszkafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-38-kaytie-does-sonic-boom--13013619
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***picture labeled "flannel mafia" features Kaytie, Kate Hodge (who helped us with some stuff,) Cody Tour Manager from Hinder and some cool ladies.***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13013619Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:52:33 +0000CutterOur lovely Kaytie went and spent some time at the Sonic Boom festival in Janesville, WI on Sunday Oct. 1st. Sure she hung out with some rockstars and other radio friends, but she also got to have a few conversations with some of our favorite people....
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***picture labeled "flannel mafia" features Kaytie, Kate Hodge (who helped us with some stuff,) Cody Tour Manager from Hinder and some cool ladies.***]]>3437halestorm,interviews,mastodon,sonicboom,theoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-37-johnny-christ-of-avenged-sevenfold--12970349
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Avenged Sevenfold: @theofficiala7x]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12970349Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:00:05 +0000CutterKaytie and I needed to catch up with Avenged Sevenfold ahead of tickets going on sale for The Stage World Tour. Enter bassist Johnny Christ. The tour which also features Breaking Benjamin and Bullet For My Valentine is hitting arenas all over the U.S....
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Kaytie: @ktrgrocks
Avenged Sevenfold: @theofficiala7x]]>1043a7x,interview,johnnychrist,thestage,tourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-35-dustin-bates-from-starset-author-of-the-prox--12951460
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Kaytie = @ktrgrocks]]>2142behindthescenes,booking,concerts,rockshow,stagehandstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-33-live-from-razor-edgefest--12870485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12870485Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:41:55 +0000CutterFrom the shadow of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI I did a live radio show ahead of the annual Razor Edgefest concert. My home radio station Razor 94.7 (WZOR) every year puts on a smaller outdoor show in the parking lot of the Green Bay Distillery....240210years,blackstonecherry,geminisyndrome,interviews,throughfirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-32-basics-of-booking--12848694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12848694Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:41:56 +0000CutterOver the last few months we've been asked the question on how concert booking works. We have also seen all the negative comments about someone's favorite band playing on a week night, or tickets being to expensive, or the ending to early, or not...2314booking,concerts,howto,rock,tourstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-31-jonny-hawkins-of-nothing-more--12833442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12833442Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:39:28 +0000CutterKaytie and I had a real quick conversation with the lead singer of Nothing More, Jonny Hawkins. Their second album 'The Stories We Tell Ourselves' came out last Friday and after being able to spend a lot of time with it, we needed to geek out on it....533gotowar,interview,jonnyhawkins,nothingmore,thestorieswetellourselvesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-30-tim-commerford-from-prophets-of-rage--12780288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12780288Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:08:33 +0000CutterHe is the outspoken bassist who is most well known for his work in Rage Against the Machine. There was of course those 3 albums with Chris Cornell as the front-man for the band Audioslave. Now Tim along with his RATM/Audioslave bandmates, guitarist...676audioslave,commerford,interview,prophetsofrage,ratmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-29-wayland-live-and-unplugged--12738329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12738329Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:27:08 +0000CutterThe band Wayland have actually been kicking it in the rock n' roll scene for a some time now. After releasing a couple EP's and touring non-stop they have finally announced a full length album called 'Rinse and Repeat' due out on Sept. 22nd. They also...1225acoustic,harleydavidson,interview,rock,waylandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-28-sex-drugs-and-rock-roll-minus-the-drugs-and-rock-part--12674893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12674893Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:42:37 +0000CutterLock Kaytie, Rylan and myself in a studio and this is what you get. A conversation about sex at rock concerts. We've all seen it, go to a festival or just a normal show at a club and there's someone who just couldn't wait until they got home, or even...1324cutter,kaytie,rockshows,rylan,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-27-scott-stapp-of-creed-and-art-of-anarchy--12635815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12635815Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:49:09 +0000CutterListen, the stories about Scott are almost stuff of legend at this point. A few years ago I was skeptical that he had turned it around, sobered up, concentrated on his family and his music. Maybe we were all a little skeptical that the lead singer of...897creed,frontman,interview,makeamericarockagain,scottstappfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-26-pop-evil--12595210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12595210Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:57:27 +0000CutterCutter went backstage to speak with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty. The guys talked about the love for Wisconsin and Michigan, the upcoming 5th album and the newest line-up change.1139interview,leighkakaty,popevilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-25-blacktop-mojo--12525497
We pick up this conversation kind of in the middle, so let's catch you up. Kaytie and myself backstage with the entire band, talking about the music industry, the band, and doing it all by yourselves. When you hear us say something about someone named Dimitri, that is their manager and someone I've known for a long time. This is a good quick look at one of rock's up and comers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12525497Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:35:13 +0000CutterBlacktop Mojo is not a household name, in fact you may have seen this episode title and said out loud, "who?" Well that's what Kaytie and I are here for and we love when we get to introduce you to new bands. Blacktop Mojo comes from a small town in...
We pick up this conversation kind of in the middle, so let's catch you up. Kaytie and myself backstage with the entire band, talking about the music industry, the band, and doing it all by yourselves. When you hear us say something about someone named Dimitri, that is their manager and someone I've known for a long time. This is a good quick look at one of rock's up and comers.]]>1018backstage,blacktopmojo,industry,interview,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-24-johnny-stevens-of-highly-suspect--12499991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12499991Fri, 04 Aug 2017 01:03:20 +0000CutterJohnny Stevens is the reclusive lead singer of the New York based, grammy nominated rock band, Highly Suspect. I've been trying to have this conversation with Johnny for the better part of a year. Their latest album is called The Boy Who Died Wolf and...1123highlysuspect,interview,johnnystevens,littleone,livefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-23-kaytie-does-halestorm--12485059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12485059Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:43:14 +0000CutterBackstage at a one off show in Wisconsin, Kaytie sat down for a pre-show conversation with Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from Halestorm. They talk about living and working in Nashville, playing with other Superstars, Lzzy's "Ask Lzzy" segments and much...840halestorm,interview,lzzy,nashville,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-22-hinder-unplugged--12462893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12462893Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:27:56 +0000CutterHinder stopped by my home radio station Razor 94.7 to talk about their new record 'The Reign' Plus a live acoustic performance of a couple classic Hinder tracks. Oh and what smells in the back of that RV?1187acoustic,hinder,interview,performance,thereignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-21-corey-taylor--12381381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12381381Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:36:15 +0000CutterSome of my favorite conversations in rock has been with Corey Taylor. This one was no different. Backstage at the festival Rock USA in Oshkosh, WI Corey and I once again have a fun light hearted (mostly) conversation. From the new Stone Sour album...1014america51,coreytaylor,rockusa,slipknot,stonesourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-20-zacky-v-of-avenged-sevenfold--12349042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12349042Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:46:49 +0000CutterBackstage at the rock festival Rock USA in Oshkosh, Wisconsin I sat down with Zacky Vengeance the guitarist from one of my all time favorite bands Avenged Sevenfold. Talk of the old school, talk of video games, and of course talk of Stage and their...1022a7x,avengedsevenfold,razor947,rockusa,zackyvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockcast-19-ded--12299255
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Second: All of sudden the rockstar pissing match is back, this time between Chad Kroeger of Nickelback and Corey Taylor of Stone Sour & Slipknot. Turns out Chad thinks Stone Sour is Nickelback lite, and of course Corey didn't take kindly to this. You can read more about this story here.

Link--> http://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-corey-taylor-nickelback-chad-kroeger-kfc-chicken-2095750

Rockcast 18 where we beg for the return of Celebrity Deathmatch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12250737Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:36:57 +0000CutterRylan is back with myself and Kaytie as we discuss 2 pretty major topics. Number one Kaytie had a twitter run in with Zoltan from Five Finger Death Punch after she posted a story about Ivan Moody quitting the band while on stage in The Netherlands....
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Second: All of sudden the rockstar pissing match is back, this time between Chad Kroeger of Nickelback and Corey Taylor of Stone Sour & Slipknot. Turns out Chad thinks Stone Sour is Nickelback lite, and of course Corey didn't take kindly to this. You can read more about this story here.

Link--> http://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-corey-taylor-nickelback-chad-kroeger-kfc-chicken-2095750

Rockcast 18 where we beg for the return of Celebrity Deathmatch.]]>2014deathmatch,fivefingerdeathpunch,gossip,nickelback,stonesourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-never-say-die-live--12189210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12189210Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:41:08 +0000CutterThe band Never Say Die features Dean and Brandon from My Darkest Days. You remember them right? They are the band that brought you the sexy dance anthem "Porn Star Dancing." They were in town to play a show and joined me live on air on Razor 94.7....1054acoustic,mydarkestdays,neversaydie,numb,pornstardancingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-stitched-up-house-party--12180753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12180753Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:04:08 +0000CutterThe entire band Stitched Up Heart stopped by the studio ahead of their Stitched Up House Party at some dude's house who won on the radio. Actually that party was a blast. This is an inside look at the band and what makes them tick, plus there's a lot...1766interview,mixi,monster,stitchedupheart,summertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-introducing-hell-or-highwater--12093398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12093398Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:42:09 +0000CutterThe full band Hell or Highwater came by the studio to hang out with Kaytie and myself. We talked music, the business of records and plenty of jokes. The band was formed by Atreyu drummer/singer Brandon Saller. Their new album Vista is out and the song...1662atreyu,brandonsaller,hellorhighwater,rock,vistatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-cup-the-balls--12042895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12042895Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:45:57 +0000CutterKaytie, Rylan and myself discuss the one thing that got us and maybe you into music in the first place. Plus the proper way the balls need to cupped, don't ask.1881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-on-the-range-day-2--12019711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12019711Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:49:59 +0000CutterMore from Rock on the Range 2017. Kaytie talks to Fire from the Gods and Radkey, while I'm chatting with Anders from In Flames, John from Seether, Frank Carter, Jaiden and Miguel from Sylar, Dustin from Starset, and John Cooper from Skillet.3158rotr2017,seether,skillet,starset,sylartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mixi-from-stitched-up-heart--11992754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11992754Tue, 30 May 2017 21:44:23 +0000CutterOn this, the day of her birth the lovely lead singer of Stitched Up Heart, Mixi joined both Kaytie and I live on Razor 94.7 during a segment called The Razor 3-Way. So happy birthday Mixi, and enjoy our quick conversation.628birthday,interview,mixi,stitchedupheart,wzorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-on-the-range-backstage-korn-s-ray-luzier--11946115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11946115Wed, 24 May 2017 20:04:08 +0000CutterThis conversation happened too fast and I felt like I could talk to Ray Luzier for hours. Alas at these festivals that's impossible so I promise we will pick it up again in the future. This is a look really at the early part of Ray's career.431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-on-the-range-jacoby-shaddix-of-papa-roach--11929421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11929421Mon, 22 May 2017 23:28:48 +0000CutterJacboy and I have had some pretty great conversations over the years and although quick this was no difference. Hear what he has to say about the new album 'Crooked Teath' and what his love music means.468jaccoby,paparoach,razorrotr,rotr2017,shaddixfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-on-the-range-day-1--11915958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11915958Sun, 21 May 2017 14:54:53 +0000CutterDay one in the media tent at Rock on The Range. I'm talking to Chris Motionless from Motionless in White, Brian and Dylan from I Prevail, Dan from the Amity Affliction, Tino from Of Mice & Men, plus Kaytie talks to Dustin from Thrice.1566amityaffliction,iprevail,motionlessinwhite,ofmice&men,thricefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-on-the-range-backstage-chevelle--11914389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11914389Sat, 20 May 2017 17:29:33 +0000CutterI spoke with Dean of Chevelle about their new song 'Rivers', his start in music as a drummer and his journey into of becoming Chevelle's bassist 6 weeks before they began a tour.589chevelle,interview,razorrotr,rotr,rotr2017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-rockcast-is-jericho--11863060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11863060Sun, 14 May 2017 16:13:27 +0000CutterWe made the list! Ok maybe that's not a good thing, but WWE Superstar, host of Talk is Jericho and of course the lead singer of Fozzy, Chris Jericho joined Rylan, Kaytie and myself in studio on my home station Razor 94.7 on Friday May 12th. Fozzy was...996fozzy,jericho,metal,razor,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-the-art-of-the-setlist--11755423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11755423Mon, 01 May 2017 00:21:49 +0000CutterAs Myles Kennedy and his band Alter Bridge kick off The Last Hero Tour, Myles sits down with Cutter to discuss their latest album and the new tour. This spawns an idea though for Kaytie and Cutter, what's up with the setlist?1855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-half-god-half-devil--11701468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11701468Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:49:32 +0000CutterCutter and Kaytie spent a night backstage at the Half God Half Devil tour talking to Motionless in White, Gemini Syndrome and Avatar. Cutter's conversation with In This Moment can be heard on the last episode of the Rockcast. Then back in the studio...4582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-in-this-moment-s-chris-howorth--11590599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11590599Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:00:51 +0000CutterAt day two of the Half God Half Devil tour I sat down on the tour bus of In This Moment and talked to Chris Howorth, the band's guitarist. Now what I didn't expect was for Chris to drop a ton of information on a new album that hadn't been announced...732chrishoworth,halfgodhalfdevil,interview,inthismoment,newfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-black-stone-cherry-unplugged--11584602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11584602Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:21:15 +0000CutterOn March 31st while on tour across the United States the Kentucky based kick ass rock n' roll band stopped by and joined me in the studio on my home base radio station Razor 94.7 (WZOR.) On top of talking about the new video for the song Cheaper to...1188acoustic,blackstonecherry,cantyousee,interview,unpluggedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-taylor-momsen-and-tales-from-the-road--11551855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11551855Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:05:46 +0000CutterTaylor Momsen is the amazing front woman for the rock band The Pretty Reckless who six months ago put out their 3rd album 'Who You Sellin' For?' Plus they haven't really gotten off the road at all. This year you'll see them at many different festivals...1600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-corey-feldman-and-other-hollywood-rockstars--11485228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11485228Sun, 26 Mar 2017 20:38:35 +0000CutterHe's sold.....He's done....He's been in....Yeah the intro seems embellished but so what, it's Corey Feldman! That's right I had a conversation with the leader of the Angels himself. I mean forget all those amazing 80's movies he was in like Lost Boys,...2979angels,feldman,hollywood,rockstars,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-fangirl--11438466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11438466Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:21:15 +0000CutterAs Cutter sits down backstage with Oli Sykes and Jordan Fish from Bring Me the Horizon the subject of "fangirling" comes up. You know, having that moment with your favorite band or artist where you are such a huge fan that you just can't even bring...2166back-stage,bringmethehorizon,fangirl,interview,olifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epiosode-5-waiting-for-rock--11374439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11374439Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:32:12 +0000CutterRylan and Cutter are discussing the art of the new rock release like when's the right time? How it becomes available? And should we go back to having to wait in line at midnight outside your favorite record store. Plus Shaun Morgan from Seether joins...1742interview,new,poisontheperish,seether,shaunfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-eve-to-adam-unplugged--11334948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11334948Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:23:03 +0000CutterInstead of the normal musings of Rylan and I, the New York based rock band Eve to Adam stopped by our home studio in Green Bay ahead of playing a small club show and they brought guitars! Eve to Adam have a new album out called 'Odyssey' that is a...1117evetoadam,live,music,rock,unpluggedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-cutter-goes-to-vegas--11106437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11106437Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:07:46 +0000CutterAfter spending a few days in Las Vegas for the Radio Contraband convention and rock radio awards, Cutter came back with a major hangover and 3 quick conversations with All That Remains, Scott Stapp of Creed and Art of Anarchy and Incubus. As he...2609allthatremains,creed,incubus,scottstapp,vegasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-covers-get-down--10948743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10948743Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:49:22 +0000CutterThis week Rylan and Cutter are discussing some of the best and worst rock covers including that one by Disturbed about the Silence. Then Zach Myers from the band Shinedown calls in to talk to Cutter about everything from what his favorite steak is, to...2399coversongs,interview,rocktalk,shinedown,zachmyersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-a-starset-to-northern-invasion--10445447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10445447Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:10:27 +0000CutterWelcome to the all new Cutter's Rockcast where along with the help of, we shall call her an exotic dancer, Rylan a topic within the world of rock music is being discussed. Plus each week Cutter sits down and has a conversation with one of your...2896interview,music,northern-invasion,rock,starsetfalsefull