This episode of Big Blend Radio features Mercury, Swedish vocalist and co-founder of Priest, who talks about their new album BODY MACHINE. Priest, who describes its musical vision as a of blend of darkwave and industrial goth, also has a talent for creating catchy, melodic hooks, memorable synth riffs and heavy, throbbing rhythms in its music, which is very much in evidence on the ten tracks on Body Machine. Think of a darker, heavier Depeche Mode, a band who has been a big influence on Priest over the years. Priest features in its lineup two former members of the hugely popular and Grammy Award-winning Swedish rock band Ghost - vocalist Mercury, who was known as Water when he played bass for Ghost, keyboardist Salt, formerly known as Ghost keyboardist Air, and programmer/ keyboardist Sulfur. releasing through Cleopatra Records on July 15, 2022, "Body Machine" was produced by another Ghost alumni, Simon Söderberg (guitarist and producer/engineer of Ghost’s debut album Opus Eponymous). More: https://priestnexus.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features Jack Starr, founder of US power metal band, Jack Starr's Burning Starr. The band is proud and excited to release its new album, "Souls of the Innocent," worldwide on Global Rock Records, on July 15, 2022. Jack, a co-founder of influential and beloved metal band Virgin Steele, has been a household name in the metal scene for decades and has always surrounded himself with exceptional musicians. The current lineup of Burning Starr, who all play on the new album, includes the sensational vocals of Alexx Panza, thunderous drummer Rhino (ex-Manowar) and Jack’s longtime pal and bandmate, bassist Ned Meloni (who previously played with UFO’s Paul Chapman and former Rainbow/Deep Purple singer Joe Lynn Turner) on bass. "Souls Of The Innocent" continues Jack and the band's commitment to true power metal, with Panza continuing the band’s legacy of discovering and showcasing great vocal talent within its ranks. More at https://www.facebook.com/jackstarrsburningstarr/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed Scottish hard rock vocalist Doogie White, who discusses the reissue of his solo album "As Yet Untitled." It's a dramatic and hard-hitting album and, a decade on from its original release, remains compelling and fresh. This 2CD reissue, packed with great songs and great musicians celebrates not only the anniversary but the career and talent of Doogie White himself. Doogie is currently the lead vocalist in longtime UK hard rock band Alcatrazz, but is also known for stints performing with other amazing bands including Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force, Praying Mantis, Tank, La Paz, and Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock. More: http://www.doogiewhite.com/

While the country is split into two warring factions, The Reunited States is an urgent documentary that follows four everyday heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political divides. This powerful and urgent documentary focuses on hope and solutions instead of dwelling in our differences. Based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, “The Reunited States” is out now in Virtual Cinemas and will be available on VOD platforms February 9, 2021. This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker Ben Rekhi. More: https://reunitedstates.tv/ Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown. More: http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/

Lead singer Jairo Vargas discusses the band and the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new album “Resilience.” Born in the San Francisco Mission District, for the past two decades BAYONICS has mixed Reggae and Latin music to create a style as unique as the city they call home. www.bayonics.com

Award-winning journalist and author Kathleen Day discusses her book, “Broken Bargain: Bankers, Bailouts, and the Struggle to Tame Wall Street,” that shows how a bargain between the government and Wall Street has evolved. www.KathleenDay.com Featured music is "To the Bones" by www.EverettCoast.com Thanks to www.JKSCommunications.com for sponsoring this segment.

Filmmaker Stephanie Welch discusses her debut feature film “A DANGEROUS IDEA: Eugenics, Genetics and The American Dream.” Dealing with the interconnections of complex topics within the arena of science, history and politics, A Dangerous Idea effectively brings to light how false scientific claims have rolled back long fought for gains in equality, and how powerful interests are poised once again to use the gene myth to unravel the American Dream. The film is also a radical reassessment of the meaning, use, and misuse of gene science. It features interviews with prominent scientists, victims of eugenic policies, and social thinkers. Featured music on this episode is ‘World on Fire’ from the Kwame Binea album, ‘Roots Rock ‘n Universal Love' - www.KwameBineaShakedown.com

Acclaimed film director Gilda Ann Brasch discusses Let My People Vote Movie, the 2018 award winning short documentary exposing the harsh voter suppression laws that prohibit 6.1 million Americans from voting. The film is fast becoming a rallying call for youth to participate in the midterm elections. www.LetMyPeopleVoteMovie.com Featured music on this episode is 'We Are the Many' by Makana - www.MakanaMusic.com Thanks National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

Drummer Insider interview with Tyler Zarzeka whose credits include Charlie Puth, Kiiara, Cher Lloyd, Emblem 3 and currently Noah Cyrus, who he’s on tour with now. www.TylerZarzeka.com

Steve Hunter, long time Alice Cooper/Lou Reed guitarist, talks about his latest blues/rock solo album “Before The Lights Go Out”, that also features bass players Erik Scott (also an Alice Cooper alumni), and Andy Stoller who has toured with Tracy Chapman and Ann Wilson of Heart. www.SteveHunter.com