The Hook Rocks!

The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!

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Ronnie Montrose Remembered
As one of the most dynamic guitar players in music history , Ronnie Montrose and his band Montrose continue to be influential in all corners of the rock music world. Founder of the Ronnie Montrose Remembered Tribute Show Keith St. John, joins The Hook Rocks to discuss his relationship with Ronnie & this years show on January 24th at The House of Blues, in Anaheim during the NAMM Convention. We also welcome vocalist Lorraine lewis of Femme Fatale & Randy Jackson of Zebra to talk their performance at the upcoming event. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://bsky.app/profile/thehookrocks.bsky.social Ronnie Montrose Remembered https://www.ronniemontroseremembered.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RonnieMontroseRemembered https://www.instagram.com/keith_st_john/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
53 min
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The Hook Rocks Top 20 of 2024
2024 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums with co-host Jason Johantges of The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast! Check out the discussion as we countdown to number 1. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://bsky.app/profile/thehookrocks.bsky.social All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast https://allthingsbluesandsouthernrock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/560864617424154 https://www.instagram.com/all_things_blues_southern_rock/ Terry Taylor - Epic Playlists With All New Rock Music https://x.com/TAT2630 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024627900771 New Classic Rock in North America - Great follow for new bands & artists to know https://www.facebook.com/ncrin.na.7 https://x.com/NCRinNA Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
157 min
3
Our Top Ten Albums From October Through Decembe...
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2024! Jason Johantges from "The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast" and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the fourth quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but difficult with a few tough choices. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://bsky.app/profile/thehookrocks.bsky.social All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast https://allthingsbluesandsouthernrock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/560864617424154 https://www.instagram.com/all_things_blues_southern_rock/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
124 min
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New Music Spotlight: Something Wicked Is Comin...
We close out the year that is 2024 with another installment of The New Music Spotlight. Danny & Scotty of the band Wicked joins Jay for a fun conversation about music, influences, & what's next in the coming year for this emerging group. Please enjoy the episode! Wicked https://www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wickedrocknroll https://www.instagram.com/wickedrocknroll/ https://x.com/WICKEDrockNroll The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
57 min
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Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil
Pop Evil just released their new single "What Remains" and singer Leigh Kakaty talks with The Hook Rocks about its subject matter as well as his musical journey. Please enjoy the episode! Pop Evil https://popevil.com/ https://www.facebook.com/popevil https://www.instagram.com/popevil https://x.com/popevil The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
41 min
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Tuk Smith Returns From The Road
The Hook Rocks welcomes back friend of the show Tuk Smith to discuss his recent tour stints in the US, UK, Europe, & Japan as well as his latest album "Rogue To Redemption". As usual we cover a lot of ground with music, the industry, and our previous lives. Please enjoy the episode! Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TukSmithOfficial/ https://www.instagram.com/tuk.smith https://twitter.com/TukSmith_RnR The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
90 min
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Parker Barrow World Premieres Their New Single...
After crisscrossing the United States over the past several months, Megan and Dylan of Parker Barrow sit down with The Hook Rocks! to talk the past year, their new single, and what’s in store for 2025. Please enjoy the episode! Parker Barrow https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parkerbarrowproject/ https://www.instagram.com/weareparkerbarrow/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwhT5OekkS7F76fjYvff-g The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
69 min
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Our Top Ten Albums From July Through September ...
Our Top Ten Albums From July Through September 2024!
116 min
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Rock Journalist Matt Wake Returns With His 2024...
Always an inspiration for new music Rock Journalist Matt Wake returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his "Top 20 Bands You Need To Know " list. With artists such as Goodbye June, Tuk Smith, Parker Barrow,Grace Bowers,The Band Feel, and more you will want to tune in to learn about some of the top new rock acts right now. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! https://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Matt Wake https://www.al.com/life/2024/08/rock-isnt-dead-20-bands-you-might-not-know-but-should.html https://twitter.com/matthewbwake https://www.facebook.com/matt.wake.10 https://www.instagram.com/matthewbwake/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
79 min
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The Hook Rocks Back To School Special!
The Hook Rocks returns after a brief hiatus with a Back To School episode featuring Chicagoland middle school teacher Steve Hild. We discuss Steve's passion for new music & how he found a way to connect with his students, by teaching them how their favorite streaming app impacts musicians and the music they make. Please enjoy the episode! Steve Hild https://x.com/steve_hild The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
76 min
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Our Top Ten Albums From April Through June 2024!
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the second quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but difficult with a few tough choices. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
115 min
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The Hook Rocks Celebrates 5 Years With Landon &...
The release of the new album by Goodbye June "Deep In The Trouble" is upon us! Hear lead singer Landon Milbourn & guitarist Tyler Baker join The Hook Rocks for track by track commentary on the songs & their backstories. Please enjoy the episode! Goodbye June https://www.goodbyejune.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/ https://www.instagram.com/goodbyejune https://twitter.com/goodbyejune The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
117 min
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New Music Spotlight: Singer/Songwriter Chris Bu...
Singer/songwriter Chris Bullinger visits The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss his new single "Darlin' In Me" & his upcoming album "Waitin' To Be Seen". Chris also shares how John Mellencamp reached him as a young kid and put him on a path of making music. Please enjoy the episode! Chris Bullinger https://www.chrisbullinger.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chrisbullingermusic https://www.instagram.com/chrisbullingersings/ https://x.com/chris_bullinger The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
41 min
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Christy Canyon Reflects On The Sunset Strip & C...
Adult film star legend Christy Canyon visits with The Hook Rocks for a discussion about rock stars, the sunset strip, & the modern day battle against censorship, Please enjoy the episode! Christy canyon https://www.instagram.com/therealchristycanyon11 https://x.com/christycanyon11 https://onlyfans.com/christycanyon11 The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
79 min
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Who's Buzzin In The World of New Rock 'n' Roll?
Karl from the social media page NCRinNA (New Classic Rock in North America) joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about who is creating some buzz in the world of new rock 'n' Roll. Karl dedicates his platform to new music and promoting new bands. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network New Classic Rock In North America https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncrina https://x.com/NCRinNA The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcast http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Matthew Scott https://www.matthewscott.org/ Nick Perri https://nickperrimusic.com/ The Warning https://thewarningband.com/ Hannah Wicklund https://hannahwicklund.com/ Feel https://www.facebook.com/thebandcalledFeel/ The Retrograde https://www.facebook.com/theretrogradeofficial/ Red Voodoo https://redvoodooband.com/ Ace Monroe https://www.acemonroe.com/ Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/ Paralandra https://paralandrarocks.com/ Wicked https://www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com/ Parker Barrow https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/ Ratchet Dolls https://www.ratchetdolls.net/ Lost Hearts https://lostheartsband.com/ Darnell Cole & The Vibe https://www.darnellcole.com/ Pete's Diary https://www.petesdiary.com/ Goodbye June https://www.goodbyejune.com/ Pink Leather Jackets https://www.pinkleatherjackets.com/ The Foxies https://www.thefoxiesband.com/ The Black Moods https://www.theblackmoods.com/ Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com/ Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjamesnichols.com/ Mojo Thunder https://mojothunder.com/
98 min
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Philip Sayce Unlocks The Emotion In His Music
Blues guitarist Philip Sayce visits The Hook Rocks for a conversation about guitar, unlocking the emotion in his music, & his latest album "The Wolves Are Coming"! We chat about his approach to guitar as well as his thoughts on the variety of styles played by different guitarists. Please enjoy the episode! Philip Sayce https://www.philipsayce.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PhilipSayceMusic https://www.instagram.com/philipsayce/?hl=en https://x.com/philipsayce The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
46 min
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Armored Saint Singer John Bush Talks Category 7...
Armored Saint singer John Bush returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his project Category 7 with members of Exodus, Adrenaline Mob, Overkill, & Machine Head. We also dive into the 40th anniversary of the Armored Saint classic album "March of The Saint". Please enjoy the episode! Category 7 https://category7official.com/ https://www.facebook.com/category7band https://www.instagram.com/category7band Armored Saint https://www.armoredsaint.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint/ https://www.instagram.com/thearmoredsaint/?hl=en https://x.com/thearmoredsaint The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
59 min
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Live Album Review: Queen "Live Killers"
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion about the iconic Queen live album "Live Killers". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on the performances recorded for this record. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Queen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_Killers Rob In The Hood https://twitter.com/TheRecidivists The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
106 min
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Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns Talk Pete's Diary'...
Two of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns return for a discussion about the new Pete's Diary album "Keep On Rockin". Pete share's his excitement about Tracii's involvement in the song "All Hell Breaks Loose" while both speak about the authenticity of playing guitar and making music. Please enjoy the episode! Pete's Diary https://www.petesdiary.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PetesDiary/ https://www.instagram.com/petes.diary/ https://x.com/Petes_Diary Tracii Guns https://tracii.me/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
58 min
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Arvid Hallagard of Greenleaf
Swedish band Greenleaf is about to release their new album "The Head & The Habit" on June 21st and lead singer Arvid Hallagard sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the bands new music. Arvid discusses their focus on the dynamic of the songs and how this approach created the energy they were looking for. Please enjoy the episode! Greenleaf https://greenleaf-sweden.bandcamp.com/album/the-head-the-habit https://www.facebook.com/greenleafrocks/ https://www.instagram.com/greenleafband/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
48 min
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New Music Spotlight: The Greatness That Is Kitsa
The msterpiece album "Dead By Dawn" by Kitsa appeared in The Hook Rocks Top 10 in the first quarter of 2024. We sit down with the band to talk their influences, the Seattle music scene, & working with producer Tony Reed. Please enjoy the episode! Kitsa https://kitsa.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kitsaband/ https://www.instagram.com/kitsa_band/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
69 min
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Pizza With Friends: The Hook Rocks Monthly Reca...
The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month of May in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
69 min
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Breaking News: Music Insider Update on Live Nat...
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl for an update on the recent DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation & Ticketmaster and their recent data breach affecting over 500 million users! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-live-nation-ticketmaster-monopolizing-markets-across-live-concert The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
59 min
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Tim Montana Defines Savage
Living off the grid as a child, Tim Montana faced adversity throughout his upbringing. Many years later he finds himself with a publishing deal & a new album "Savage" due out this July. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his path into music & how it all started while living above a pawn shop. Please enjoy the episode! Tim Montana https://timmontana.com/ https://www.facebook.com/timmontana https://www.instagram.com/timmontana/ https://x.com/timmontana The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
46 min
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Jennie Skulander of Devilskin
The New Zealand band Devilskin is back with their new EP "Surfacing". Lead vocalist Jennie Skulander appears for the first time on The Hook Rocks for a discussion about the bands new music, their decision to cover the legendary songs "Barracuda" & "Holy Diver", and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Devilskin https://devilskin.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/devilskinnz/ https://www.instagram.com/devilskinnz/?hl=en https://x.com/DevilskinNZ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
44 min