2023 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 25 albums with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 1 of the discussion as we countdown from #25 through #11. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network 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

It's the end of 2023 and it's time for The Hook Rocks Festivus! Jason from The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast joins in the airing of our grievances towards the music industry! Please enjoy the episode & Happy new Year! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast! https://allthingsbluesandsouthernrock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/560864617424154/? https://twitter.com/JasonATBASRPod https://www.instagram.com/all_things_blues_southern_rock/?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

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2023! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the fourth quarter of 2023 and choose our 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!

With a new record deal and a new single "Runnin Hot" Bourbon House is poised for a big 2024. Lacey & Jason speak to The Hook Rocks about what's next & what they've learned on the way. Please enjoy the episode! Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ 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

The Chicago area metal band Ignescent takes a step forward with their new album "Fight In Me". Lead singer Jennifer Benson speaks with The Hook Rocks about the new album, signing with Frontier Records, & finding her voice within her music. Please enjoy the episode! Ignescent https://ignescentmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ignescentmusic https://www.instagram.com/ignescentmusic/ https://twitter.com/ignescentmusic 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

The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion about the legendary Allman Brothers Band live album "At The Fillmore East". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on its iconic status amongst music fans & why this is considered one of the best live performances ever recorded. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network The Allman Brothers Band https://allmanbrothersband.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_Fillmore_East 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

The Hook Rocks Reviews the shows we attended in November. Check out our thoughts on the recent Marvelous 3, Mammoth WVH, Dirty Honey, Pete's Diary, Cage Willis, Jared James Nichols, & Blackberry Smoke shows! Please enjoy the episode! Marvelous 3 https://www.butchwalker.com/ Mammoth WVH https://mammothwvh.com/ Dirty Honey https://www.dirtyhoney.com/ Cage Willis https://cagewillis.com/ Pete's Diary https://www.petesdiary.com/ Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjamesnichols.com/ Blackberry Smoke https://www.blackberrysmoke.com/ 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

Named after the year of music she looks back on fondly, the new Diamanté song pays tribute to the great music of & is appropriately titled "1987". The singer/songwriter speaks to The Hook Rocks about what specifically inspired her and the vibe she wanted to create with the music as well as the video presentation. Please enjoy the episode! Diamante https://www.thisisdiamante.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsDiamante/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisdiamante https://twitter.com/diamanteband 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

Lead singer Tom Templar of Green Lung is always exploring different worlds within his creative journey. He talks with The Hook Rocks about the band finding its voice through this exploration both musically and lyrically on their latest record "This Heathen Land". Please enjoy the episode! Green Lung https://greenlung.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/greenlungband/ https://www.instagram.com/greenlungband/ 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

New York City rock band King Falcon is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Mike, Tom, & Jason discuss the bands debut self titled album & their origins as well as how they captured their sound. Please enjoy the episode! King Falcon https://kingfalconband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KingFalconBand https://www.instagram.com/kingfalconband https://twitter.com/kingfalconband 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

The new Lynch Mob album "Babylon" is out & one of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, George Lynch returns for another chat. George reflects on his career and shares what music inspires him as well as what lead to the decision to retire from touring. Please enjoy the episode! George Lynch https://www.georgelynch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/georgelynchfanpage https://www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficial 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

Dirty Honey's new album "Can't Find The Brakes" is a defining statement in the bands sound, songwriting, & evolution. Guitarist John Notto speaks to the approach they took for them to get to the next level on this episode of The Hook Rocks . Please enjoy the episode! Dirty Honey https://www.dirtyhoney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DirtyHoneyMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/dirtyhoneyband https://twitter.com/dirtyhoneyband 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

On the latest episode of The Hook Rocks, Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti returns for a chat about his new Christmas album "Christmas Classics New & Old". Mark brings the remaining members of Frank Sinatra's band back for another big band jazz style album. We talk the music & the recording of the record. Once again Tremonti shines a light on his work for his own cause, Take a Chance For Charity, which has resulted in the building of a Florida Health Clinic that specializes in helping people with Down Syndrome. Please enjoy the episode! Mark Tremonti https://tremontisingssinatra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MarkTremonti/ https://twitter.com/marktremonti https://www.instagram.com/markttremonti/ 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

Formerly called The Issue, the Minnesota band Rogue Royal has a new identity with not just their name but also their music. Clay Deters shares why the change was made & how the bands music grew into a more edgier melodic sound. Please enjoy the episode! Rogue Royal https://www.rogueroyalofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rogueroyalofficial https://www.instagram.com/rogueroyalofficial https://twitter.com/rogueroyalmusic Brighter Ukraine https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-4-ukraine-the-viper-room-west-hollywood-tickets-739902888457?aff=oddtdtcreator https://linktr.ee/brighterukraine 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

Very few musicians mean more to the music we love than Buddy Guy. The Hook Rocks welcomes Rock Journalist Andrew Daly to discuss the legacy of the influential blues man & his recent interview with him in Guitar World. Please enjoy the episode! Andrew Daly https://www.guitarworld.com/features/buddy-guy-the-blues-dont-lie-farewell-tour-interview https://www.facebook.com/andrew.daly https://www.instagram.com/ajdwriter88/ https://twitter.com/AJDWriter88 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

With a feel beyond her years 17 year old blues guitar prodigy Grace Bowers is quickly making a name for herself. Starting out as a social media personality to now gracing the stages in Nashville & most recently Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival last month, she is now creating a reputation as an in demand player in the world of blues. She talks with The Hook Rocks about how she found the guitar and her passion for the music she loves. Please enjoy the episode! Grace Bowers https://www.gracebowers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grace__bowers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRWnmWMB4pQBurQhboCwkQ https://www.reddit.com/user/Grace-Music/ 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

Singer/Songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Travis McCready comes back to The Hook Rocks to update everyone on his new music & what's been happening in his creative lab. Travis shares his genius about what true art is as well as finding the balance between artistic freedom & success. Please enjoy the episode! Travis McCready https://www.instagram.com/travismccready/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081709651976 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPycyZHaOEcbgrb9mtsfaw 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

The Dust Coda raises the bar even higher than their previous record "Mojo Skyline" with the captivating "Loco Paradise". Lead singer John Drake returns for a chat with The Hook Rocks about the album & the benchmarks the band has achieved, validating where they're headed. Please enjoy the podcast! The Dust Coda https://thedustcoda.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDustCoda/ https://twitter.com/TheDustCoda https://www.instagram.com/thedustcoda 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

The legendary Don Dokken sits down with The Hook Rocks in an engaging conversation reflecting on his career as one of the most recognizable frontman in rock history. He talks his friendship with Eddie Van Halen, Lemmy Kilmister, & The Scorpions while also breaking down the history & drama pertaining to the band Dokken...and touches on an upcoming Netflix movie about the band as well as their new album "When Heaven Comes Down"! Please enjoy the episode! Dokken https://www.dokken.net https://www.facebook.com/DokkenOfficial https://www.instagram.com/Dokken_official? https://twitter.com/dokken 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

Singer/Songwriter Elles Bailey brings a deep layered soulful sound with elements of Blues & R &B to her music. The vulnerable tone of her voice captures the emotion and perspective of her lyrics. The Hook Rocks chats with her about creating & navigating through her emotions. Please enjoy the episode! Elles Bailey https://www.ellesbailey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ellesbailey https://www.instagram.com/EllesBailey https://twitter.com/EllesBailey 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

The most misunderstood genre in rock music today is Stoner Rock. The music itself is old school metal like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, & Mountain with elements of NWOBHM, and grunge era bands like Soundgarden & Alice In Chains. What is there not to like? The Hook Rocks welcomes fellow Groove Council member and writer for Musipedia of Metal & Doom Charts Rich Piva to discuss the new genre of real heavy metal. Please enjoy the episode! Rich Piva https://twitter.com/fuzzdoomrip https://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/ https://doomcharts.com/ 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

Two worlds collide from rock 'n' roll and country as Megan & Dylan formed the emerging southern rock band Parker Barrow. The Hook Rocks gets insight from both of them on their influences and where their road is leading while they grind it out on the road. 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

Emily Wolfe sits down with The Hook Rocks for the first time and speaks about her upcoming album "The Blowback"! Emily shares insight on what it was like to produce her music for the first time and channeling her rage during the creative process. Please enjoy the episode! Emily Wolfe https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emilywolfemusic https://www.instagram.com/emilywolfemusic/ https://twitter.com/EmilyWolfeMusic 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

In an engaging and at times emotional conversation singer Jared Weeks talks his path back to being the frontman of the band Saving Abel. Jared shares how he became a student of himself and how he changed his perspective on life and staying in the resent. Please enjoy the episode! Saving Abel https://www.savingabel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savingabel https://www.instagram.com/thesavingabel/ https://twitter.com/savingabel 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

With her latest single "Sweet 'Lil Lies" released, blues guitarist & singer/songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor continues her evolution as an artist. She chats with The Hook Rocks abut the new single, her love for Texas blues, and her journey from classical guitar to playing the blues. Please enjoy the episode! Joanne Shaw Taylor https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/joanneshawtaylor/ https://www.instagram.com/joanneshawtaylor/ https://twitter.com/joshawtaylor 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