Recent news shows cryptocurrency in a volatile state as governments consider regulation, concerns about the impact on the environment, and unsavory characters using it for the benefit of criminal activity. Kristi Enigl joins The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss the direction NFT is headed and what the future may hold for the music industry. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Released in 1981 Allied Forces is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Triumph's career. Filled with memorable songs such as "Fight The Good Fight" & "Magic Power" the album helped the band become a headline act. The Hook Rocks chats with bassist Mike Levine on the albums history, the relaxed recording process, and how the legendary song "Magic Power" almost didn't make the cut. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Released in late winter of 2021 the album 'Hidden Gems' is the follow up album to 2015's 'Black Holes' by the band The Blue Stones. Written prior to the pandemic, drummer Justin Terrier visits The Hook Rocks to discuss their reasons for delaying its release as well as finding his motivation to be creative once again. We also dive into the evolution of music consumption in a wide ranging conversation. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

With Memorial Day Weekend being the official start of summer and live concerts finally coming back after a year of pause due to the pandemic, Rob in the 'Hood (@TheRecidivists on Twitter) and The Hook Rocks select the Ultimate Summer Festival. We each choose 7 active bands per day for a three day festival. Enjoy our selections and if you decide select your personal ultimate rock concert! Follow us on twitter and Facebook so you can interact! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Watching the US Festival on May 29th, 1983 affirmed my journey as a rock fan at the age of 8 years old. Up until this event the only images I had of my favorite rock stars was through magazines like Circus, Hit Parader, and others. This day changed everything. The crowd was massive with almost 700 thousand screaming heavy metal maniacs watching Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions, & The Mighty Van Halen. The Hook Rocks pays tribute to the Heavy Metal Day, the experience of watching from home, and how this single day did more for heavy metal and hard rock than anything else before and since then. Enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

With the new Buckcherry album Hellbound out on June 25th Josh Todd visits The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss how the album came together under the cloud of the pandemic. He speaks candidly about the struggles created by not touring with shutdowns all over the country and how the band became more focused on making music. We also chat about what hooked Josh on rock music and his songwriting process. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Riot V lead vocalist Todd Michael Hall has released his debut solo album 'Sonic Healing'. Produced by founding member of Metal Church Kurt Vanderhoof the music showcases Todd's vocal range, plus their love for iconic classic rock bands such as Boston, Rush, and Styx. Todd talks with Jay from The Hook Rocks about his journey into music, where he finds his inspiration to write lyrics, and how the album came together. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Boston rock radio icon and fellow podcaster Mistress Carrie stops by The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss her love of music! We dive into the legacy of The Beatles and their endless impact on all genres of music. Their simplicity, arrangements, and sonic experimentation are still evident in the music we hear today. From there we talk Cheap Trick, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, and so much more. This was fun! Please enjoy the conversation! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

The iconic Canadian rock band Coney Hatch has released a limited edition vinyl collectors authorized bootleg "Live From The EL Mocambo". The livestream event was recorded this past fall at the iconic club and features a setlist showcasing the bands incredible history. Singer/guitarist Carl Dixon chats with The Hook Rocks about the decision to capture the show for their first every live recording during the pandemic, as well as his thoughts on the future of livestreaming. Please enjoy this conversation featuring all this and more! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

After releasing their debut album 'Self Aware' in 2019 Empyre decided to head into the studio and record acoustic versions of their songs. Offering a different perspective, the result is the 2021 album 'The Other Side'. Singer Henrik Steenholdt discusses the decision to re-record the stripped down versions as well as the current state of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Author, entrepreneur, model, and ultimate rocker Carrie Stevens returns to The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss how she connected with Van Halen, why they were one of the biggest bands ever, and her casual friendship with David Lee Roth. She always shares intimate moments with Kiss' Eric Carr never talked about before. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

The new album 'Baptize' from the metal core band Atreyu will be out June 4th and Travis Miguel joins The Hook Rocks Podcast to talk about the process of recording the record with the circumstances surrounding the pandemic. Travis offers insight into how the band focused on the music and tuned out the outside world in order to create the new album. Please enjoy the episode! Part Of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

We revisit a favorite topic of The Hook Rocks Podcast with acclaimed author and Heavy Metal Historian Martin Popoff. Our discussion about the NWOBHM begins with its origins and what artists had a direct influence on these bands which included Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and others. We cover the defining album art, production quality, and the impact it had on American music. Please enjoy the conversation! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

When we last spoke in late fall of 2019 Neil Hunter and his bandmates in Takeaway Thieves were excited about their EP and recording a new album in 2020. A lot changed in the world but the band took the time to prepare themselves for success when normalcy returned. The rise of cryptocurrency along with dismal payouts from streaming services has caused artists like Takeaway Thieves to change their thinking when it comes to revenue. NFT gives theses bands more power over their music and the ability to bring in money. A missing element for new and emerging bands. Neil and I discuss all this plus new music in 2021 from Takeaway Thieves. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network

After releasing the very personal self reflective record 'Year of The Tiger' in 2018 Myles Kennedy's latest album 'The Ides of March' continues with his own personal perspective of the world events impacting our reality. The music draws from many different genre's such as rock, soul, blues, and country creating a perfect vibe to the lyrical content defining his observations. Myles concludes the interview with an update on Alter Bridge and Slash & The Conspirators. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

The album American Dream is a personal celebration for Diamante. It's a reflection on overcoming relationships and self doubt, while becoming more aware of who she is. This musical journey will act as a time stamp of who she was at this moment in time. Diamante visits with The Hook Rocks to discuss the albums raw emotion through the creative process and the decision to part ways with her record label and become an independent artist. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

Searching for the sound he heard in his mind Eddie Van Halen embarked on a journey that shattered the limitations of guitar playing. Not only did his guitar playing expand the imagination and wonder of young guitar players but, his dedication to improving how the instrument is made was game changing. Friend of the show Mike Longacre, a luthier from Hermosa Beach, Ca visits The Hook Rocks to discuss all of this and more. Enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

The long awaited debut album "Against The Wall" from Mason Hill is finally here...and it's more than worth the wait. Filled with hard edge riffs and addictive melodies the album is one of the best in 2021. Lead vocalist Scott Taylor checks in with The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss the long process of recording this record, the anticipation of finally playing live, and the resurgence in rock music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network

With strong hooks and big melodies the Bowling Green, Kentucky based band Kiss Kiss Bang is ready to get back on the stages of clubs & concert halls in 2021. Guitarist/Vocalist Andrew Hopper stops by The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss their new EP Hungry, High, & Seeing Things. Learn more about this emerging band, their influences, & music in this great interview. Please enjoy the conversation! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network

Hooked on rock and heavy metal after his first listen of Metallica Master of Puppets Jordan Griffin's journey into music was set. With so many influences who inspired him to pick up a guitar and sing his dream of being in a band and performing on the same stages as his heroes has become a reality. Jordan visits The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss his band Them Evils and their music, plus what they will be doing in the future. Please enjoy the episode! Part of Pantheon Podcast Network!

It's been over a year since state by state restrictions were put in place due to COVID19. Concerts, sporting events, and most large gatherings were either paused, postponed, or cancelled as a result. As we moved forward and numbers decline restrictions are being lifted. Capacity limits have become the norm in most states with some having none at all. Live music is starting to come back but what will the experience of seeing a band in concert be like? I chat with Southern California promoter and Mr. '80s Julian Douglas to discuss the unknowns of the post pandemic concert experience. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!

The band is Greenleaf and the new album is Echoes From A Mass. The veteran groups latest is full of energy and melody with a darker lyrical tone. Guitarist Tommi Holappa explains how the outside reality affected their music but how they were able to keep the bands signature sounds. Like many bands, the creative process acted as a bubble from the outside world keeping bands connected to their craft. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network

Connecting with feelings of past experiences you need in order to find the right words for a song, can leave one in a vulnerable state. Sydney Sherwood embraces this wave of emotion and often shares her personal moments with the lyrics that connect with people. Jay Scott talks with Sydney about her music, songwriting, and trying to stay creative during the past year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of Pantheon Podcast Network!

Soul and Blues come to mind whenever I listen to the music of Justin Ross. From Texas, he is able to fuse these genres seamlessly with a edge very few artists can do. On the latest Hook Rocks Podcast I chat with Justin about his music, his feelings on rock music, and what happens next in this wide ranging conversation. Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network!

Fellow podcasters Chicks Who Love Music visit Jay Scott & The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss all things rock music. From the music of our youth to today's rock, to live music experiences to how and why image is so important to the genre! Our roundtable discussion with Gillian, Kia, & Lesley concludes with Jay's favorite concert memory as a pre-teen. Check out this great conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!