Guitarist Scott Gorham visits The Hook Rocks to talk the Phil Lynott documentary "Songs For While I'm Away" and his recent decision to leave Black Star Rider to focus on Thin Lizzy. Scott shares his reasons for stepping away while discussing plans for a Thin Lizzy tour and who will be included in the band. Please enjoy the episode! Thin Lizzy https://www.thinlizzyofficial.com/#/ https://twitter.com/thinlizzy_ https://www.instagram.com/thinlizzy/ https://www.facebook.com/ThinLizzyOfficial/ Pantheon Podcasts www.pantheonpodcast.com https://twitter.com/PantheonPods

Bassist Greg Braccio & drummer Robert Sodaro from Joyous Wolf joins The Hook Rocks in a wide ranging interview about their influences and how the band has evolved since their debut EP "Place In Time". The conversation turns to reflection on the past two year, the support between new emerging rock bands, and what's next in 2022. Please enjoy the episode! Joyous Wolf www.joyouswolf.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyouswolf Twitter - https://twitter.com/joyouswolfmusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyouswolfmusic/ Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com

The energy of their music is created by the simple riffs you know but the innovation of their distinct sound is what makes ACDC one of the greatest bands of all time. Luthier Mike Longacre from Mike's Guitar Parlor in Hermosa Beach, CA breaks down how they developed & maintain their tone through the decades and how they've excelled at connecting with rock fans across the global with simplicity, feel, and great songs. Please enjoy the episode! Mike Guitar Parlor http://mikesguitarparlor.com Facebook https://bit.ly/3KUTjLl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atmikesguitar/ Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com

On the eve of their new album "See Through Blue" being released, lead singer Wayne Doyle from Scarlet Rebels checks in with The Hook Rocks to discuss their new music, his musical influences, and what is ahead for the band. Learn more about the band, the recording process, and the new music in this great conversation. Please enjoy the episode! Scarlet Rebels http://www.scarletrebels.com https://twitter.com/scarletrebels https://www.facebook.com/ScarletRebels/ https://www.instagram.com/scarletrebelsofficial/ Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

2022 begins with tours being postponed, venues requiring COVID Vaccine cards, and hesitant concertgoers. Kristi Enigl returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the impact the pandemic continues to have on live music plus the Live Nation revenue numbers for 2022, and the continued evolution of live streaming. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcasts Network! www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Lead guitarist from Vixen & the musical director of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Britt Lightning joins The Hook Rocks to chat about the inspiration and the experience rock fans enjoy while playing with their heroes. The counselors and participants feed off of each other in a unique environment. We talk all the details plus what's happening this year for the camp as well as the year ahead for Vixen. Please enjoy the episode. Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp: https://www.rockcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/RockFantasyCamp https://twitter.com/RockFantasyCamp https://www.youtube.com/user/rockcamp Britt Lightning: https://www.brittlightning.com https://www.instagram.com/brittlightning/ https://www.facebook.com/brittlightning https://twitter.com/BrittLightning Pantheon Podcasts: http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Lead singer TJ Lyle from The Georgia Thunderbolts sits down with The Hook Rocks to talk their new album "Can We Get A Witness" and how the band stayed connected to the music for two years after it was recorded. We move the conversation to the bands evolutions since their origins, approaching social media as a new band, as well as what's coming in the new year. Please enjoy the episode. The Georgia Thunderbolts https://www.georgiathunderbolts.com https://twitter.com/GAThunderbolts https://www.facebook.com/GAThunderbolts https://www.instagram.com/gathunderbolts/ Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

2021 was an onslaught of great rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 30 albums with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 2 of the discussion as we countdown from #15 through #1. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com

2021 was an onslaught of great rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 30 albums with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 1 of the discussion as we countdown from #30 through #16. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com

The Hook Rocks welcomes Jennifer Lauren from Diamonds & Whiskey & Travis McCready formerly of Bishop Gunn on the second episode of Conversations & Collaborations, a series that brings together musicians from two different bands in a "wherever the discussion goes" format. Enjoy the laugh, conversation, and insight from two artists who are part of the new modern rock scene. Diamonds & Whiskey is set to release their new album "Blonde Ambition" this coming year and Travis McCready & The Tramp is currently working on an EP set for release this year! Please enjoy the conversation! Diamonds & Whiskey https://diamondsandwhiskeyband.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/diamondswhiskey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondsandwhiskey Instagram https://www.instagram.com/diamondsandwhiskeyofficial/ Travis McCready Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540613285 Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

Co-host of the "Hangin & Bangin" podcast and local Chicago area promoter Ron Onesti joins Jay on The Hook Rocks for a lengthy discussion on the current state of live music, live streams for live concerts, what he looks for when he puts together a bill for a show, plus much more. Please enjoy the episode! https://www.hanginbangin.com https://www.facebook.com/desplainestheatre https://www.facebook.com/Arcada.Theatre Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com

Dany, Pau, & Ale from The Warning return to The Hook Rocks to talk the recent news about their upcoming North American tour being postponed. We discuss the reasons and when fans should expect to see them return to the stage. Plus, what's ahead for the band in terms of new music! Please enjoy the episode! The Warning https://www.thewarningband.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarningBand2 https://www.facebook.com/TheWarningRockBand/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningrockband/ TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningrockband? Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2021! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the fourth quarter of 2021 and choose are favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Started from a passion for new rock music Emerging Rock Bands magazine continues its mission of providing a platform for new bands and artists needing an audience. Matt & George joins The Hook Rocks to discuss where and how it all began as well as the current landscape of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! Emerging Rock Bands https://erbradio.online https://twitter.com/EmergingRockBands https://www.facebook.com/emergingrockbands The Hook Rocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHookRokcs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

Chris Foust from the Nashville based band Foust returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk their latest EP "It's A Vibe". Armed with a lot of groove and addicting hooks Chris talks about the creative process, staying connected to the music, and how the EP evolved creatively. Please enjoy the episode. Foust https://foustband.com https://twitter.com/FoustBand Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ElQZZv The Hook Rocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

Having just released the Rock Opera "The Phantom Tomorrow" this past October Black Veil Brides are gearing up for a tour in 2022. Lead singer Andy Biersack joins Jay on The Hook Rocks to talk the new album and its lyrical content as well as how the imagery of their music runs parallel to the subject matter of their songs. Please enjoy the episode! Black Veil Brides BlackVeilBrides.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackveilbrides www.facebook.com/Blackveilbrides ORDER THE Phantom Tomorrow: shop.blackveilbrides.net Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

The Hook Rocks welcomes Tyler Baker From Goodbye June & John Notto From Dirty Honey on the first episode of Conversations & Collaborations, a series that brings together musicians from two different bands in a "wherever the discussion goes" format. Enjoy the laughs and insight from two artists who are part of the new modern rock scene. Goodbye June is set to release the long awaited follow up to "Community Inn" with the album "See Where The Night Goes" this coming February and Dirty Honey joins Mammoth WVH on a US tour starting in January! Please enjoy the conversation! Goodbye June GoodbyJune.Com Twitter: twitter.com/goodbyejune Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodbyejune/ PREORDER THE NEW ALBUM: webstore.earache.com/goodbye-june Dirty Honey www.dirtyhoney.com Twitter: twitter.com/dirtyhoneyband Facebook: www.facebook.com/DirtyHoneyMusic/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirtyhoneyband/ Tour Dates & Tickets: www.dirtyhoney.com/tour-dates Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! pantheon podcasts.com

Based in Minnesota, the band The Issue combines classic rock influences with elements of Alice & Chains and Seether creating their own brand of modern rock. The band continues to grow their fan base with a presence on 100+ US radio stations. Lead singer/guitarist Clay Deters visits The Hook Rocks to talk the bands history and influences and what's next! Please enjoy the episode! Twitter: @TheHookRocks Facebook: https://bit.ly/2PKFBmA The Issue: Twitter: @TheIssueMN Facebook : www.facebook.com/TheIssueMN www.theissuemn.com Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! www.pantheonpodcasts.com Twitter: @pantheonpods www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts

If it's too loud your too old is a philosophy every rock fan hears as the music becomes part of the fabric of our lives. However, after years of attending rock concerts the damage to our ears becomes more or more prevalent. Rob @skylabtapes visits The Hook Rocks and conveys the importance of healthy ears for rock music fans and what you can do to protect them. Twitter: @TheHookRocks Facebook: https://bit.ly/2PKFBmA Rob: Twitter: @SkyLabTapesorg Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! www.pantheonpodcasts.com Twitter: @pantheonpods www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Ear Protection Links: https://www.etymotic.com/passive-hearing-protection/ https://www.westone.com/store/defendear/concert/ https://www.head-fi.org

2021 has been a big year for AbbyK! It started by recording music with Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta while putting together her band with Diego & Zach. Along the way they moved to Nashville and toured with Nita Strauss which included a show at the famous Whisky Go-Go in Hollywood...and more is coming. The Hook Rocks talks with all three on the exciting news announced today and what's in store for 2022. Twitter: @TheHookRocks Facebook: https://bit.ly/2PKFBmA Abby K: Twitter: @AbbykRocks, @theshreddite, @Zacharee Facebook : www.facebook.com/abbykrocks AbbyKRocks.com On Tour With Nita Strauss www.nitastrauss.com Twitter: @huricanenita Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! www.pantheonpodcasts.com Twitter: @pantheonpods www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts

Formed from the remains of Electric Radio Kings the band Crashing Wayward has forged ahead with a purpose. Stacey Blades & Peter Summit joins The Hook Rocks to talk their history, influences, and the direction the band is headed while also discussing the current state of rock 'n' roll. Please enjoy the conversation! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Back for the third time on The Hook Rocks, rock journalist Anne Estella talks the pilot episode for her new show "Amped", which focuses on the emerging rock scene showcasing new bands & artists. We talk her vision, how it all came together, what's next, and where rock music in the UK is headed in 2022. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

This generations rock music is just as good as past generations! They have the influences of the great legacy bands but have their own modern sound. Now the guitar heroes of this new wave of rock are starting to emerge. The Hook Rocks welcomes back my son @TheYouthRocks! to discuss some of his favorite guitar players like Justin Young from South of Eden, Nick Perri from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves, and Jake Kiszka from Greta Van Fleet and how they are influencing him. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network

With there new single "Stabbed In The Back" from their self titled album released earlier this year kicking ass the band Black Spiders is re-energized and ready to play live shows once again. Singer/guitarist Pete Spiby sits in for a chat with The Hook Rocks and talks their new album, music influences, and where the band is headed in the new year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network

Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy was a rock 'n' roll icon. His lyrics told stories from his journey through life filled with complexity and charisma. The new documentary "Songs For While I'm Away" shows us how he was much more than a rock star from those that knew him, including his family. Director Emer Reynolds joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the film, the story she wanted to tell, and what she learned about Phil during the making of the documentary. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!