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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Live Album Review: Motorhead "No Sleep Til Hamm...
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion on the amazing Motorhead live album "No Sleep Til Hammersmith". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on its importance to the bands career and the raw and energetic performance that defined their legacy. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Motorhead https://imotorhead.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead/ https://twitter.com/myMotorhead? \ https://www.instagram.com/officialmotorhead/ Rob In The Hood https://twitter.com/TheRecidivists The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Nick Perri Talks Terra Firma
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New Music Spotlight: The Return of Giuliana Ama...
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New Music Spotlight: Gods of Sometimes
The newly formed Southern California alt-indie rock duo Gods of Sometimes consisting of bassist Brad Davis (FU MANCHU) and guitarist/vocalist Andrew Giacumakis(MOAB), have released their self titled debut album this past July. They stop by to chat about the album and more with The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Gods of Sometimes https://godsofsometimes.bandcamp.com/album/gods-of-sometimes Spotify - https://bit.ly/472px2b https://www.instagram.com/godsofsometimes/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Julia Laure...
Lead singer of The Foxies JULIA LAUREN stops by The Hook Rocks to chat about her music journey to Nashville and her songwriting process. We also discuss what's coming from The Foxies and how she ended up touring as a member of The Dead Deads. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Foxies https://www.thefoxiesband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thefoxiesmusic/ https://twitter.com/thefoxiesmusic?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/thefoxies/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Quartley Music Insider Episode: ChatGPT & A...
63 min
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Banded PR's Rebecca Potzner Talks Her Passion F...
Banded PR's founder Rebecca Potzner discusses her passion for new rock music and what led her to start promoting it. She talks about the song and band who inspired her as well as the importance of social media, the grind of touring, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Banded PR https://www.bandedpr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bandedpr https://www.instagram.com/bandedpr/ https://twitter.com/bandedpr The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Our Top Ten Albums From April Through June 2023
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2023! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the first 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! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Vi...
Jason & Brian of The All Things Blues & Souther Rock Podcast sit down with Jay to talk music, new bands, and then...well...things go off the rails. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The 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/ The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks 500th Episode With Daxx Nielsen ...
The Hook Rocks 500th Episode is here and we celebrate with drummer Daxx Nielsen of Cheap Trick. Daxx talks his journey from Rockford, Il to California working as a hired gun for artists such as Dick Dale and Brandi Carlile before finding his way to the legendary band Cheap Trick. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Daxx Nielsen https://www.cheaptrick.com/ http://www.daxxnielsen.com/bio https://www.instagram.com/p/CuDZV3lJ-a7/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/daxxnielsenmusicpage/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Mitch Micol...
Bassist Mitch Micoley of the band Moon Fever steps into The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk his origins, the bands music, and their upcoming single "Forever Sleep"! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Moon Fever https://moonfever.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moonfeverofficial https://twitter.com/moonfeverband https://www.instagram.com/moonfeverofficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks Turns Four! Nita Strauss Talks H...
The Hook Rocks Turns Four!!!! Iconic guitarist Nita Strauss sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss her new album "Call of The Void" out on July 7th. Hear Nita provide insight on her first co-write experience as well as working with artists on her first collaborative album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Nita Strauss https://www.nitastrauss.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NitaStrauss/ https://twitter.com/hurricanenita https://www.instagram.com/hurricanenita/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Talkin AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) WIth T...
The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk the recent 2023 AXPONA convention. Find out what is on the horizon in digital audio, audio systems, speakers, and Rob's take on it's future. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rob/SkyLabTapes https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: The Return of Jax Hollow
Singer/Songwriter Jax Hollow checks in with The Hook Rocks to talk her new album "Only The Wild Ones"! Jax offers her perspective on creating, connecting with music, and being an independent artist. She speaks about opening for Melissa Etheridge in July and her latest music on what is one of the best albums of the year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Jax Hollow https://www.jaxhollow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JaxHollowMusic/ https://twitter.com/jaxhollowmusic https://www.instagram.com/jaxhollow/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Live Album Review: Cheap Trick "At Budokan"
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion on the iconic Cheap Trick album "At Budokan". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to the bands career and what lead to this being the bands biggest selling album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Cheap Trick https://www.cheaptrick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cheaptrick https://twitter.com/cheaptrick https://www.instagram.com/cheaptrick/ Rob In The Hood https://twitter.com/TheRecidivists The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Jimmy Kimmel Live Guitarist Toshi Yanagi Talks ...
His musical journey took him from Japan to California and now he finds himself performing in the Jimmy Kimmel Live band, one of the biggest Late Night talk shows. Toshi Yanagi talks with Jay from The Hook Rocks about his story, being influenced by Eddie Van Halen, and other projects he is involved with. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Toshi Yanagi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toshiyanagimusic https://www.instagram.com/brown.mnms https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_zUZsicwv8CdgDOE_KOlA https://twitter.com/Toshi_Yanagi https://www.facebook.com/ToshiYanagiMusic/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Zach Amster...
The Hook Rocks returns with Zach Amster of Abrams on the latest New Music Spotlight. Based in Denver, Zach talks about their 2022 album "In The Dark", the Colorado music scene, and the realities for bands and musicians in 2023. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Abrams https://www.abramsrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/abramsrock/ https://twitter.com/abramsband?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/abramstheband/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Josh Todd Talks Buckcherry's Vol. 10
Lead singer Josh Todd of Buckcherry returns to The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss the bands new album "Vol. 10" and shares his insight on his creative and writing process. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Buckcherry https://buckcherry.com/ https://www.facebook.com/buckcherry/ https://www.instagram.com/buckcherry/ https://twitter.com/buckcherry Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Max Frye of...
Brand spankin' new and hot off the presses the Nashville based band Lost Hearts has released two singles over the past month with rave reviews. Lead singer/guitarist Max Frye sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands origins and music influences, plus much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Lost Hearts https://lostheartsband.com https://www.facebook.com/lostheartsrocks https://twitter.com/lostheartsband https://www.instagram.com/lostheartsrocks/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Kip Winger Talks "Seven"!
Filled with texture and layers of artistic depth, the new Winger album "Seven" arrives everywhere on May 5th. Kip Winger discusses the bands musical journey and his creative template with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Winger https://www.wingertheband.com https://www.facebook.com/WingerTheBand https://www.instagram.com/wingertheband/ https://twitter.com/wingertheband Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Quartley Music Insider Episode: Tik Tok, Li...
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Brock & Hol...
The latest Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight features Brock & Holdyn from the Texas Based band The Weathered Souls. Hear about their influences and new album "Till The Morning Comes" in this great introductory interview. Please enjoy the episode! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Weathered Souls https://www.theweatheredsouls.com https://www.facebook.com/Theweatheredsouls https://twitter.com/WeatheredSoulss https://www.instagram.com/theweatheredsouls/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Love of Live Music With Slamfest Podcast Ho...
Slamfest host Brad Rusthoven joins The Hook Rocks to talk his love for live music which lead him to starting his podcast. We share stories of concerts from years past to present day and the importance of the "pre-game". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Slamfest Podcast https://tinyurl.com/nhebmv4t https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slamfest-podcast/id1518901829 Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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George Lynch Returns To Talk Sweet & Lynch
The long wait is over for Sweet & Lynch fans as their new album "Heart & Sacrifice" is set for release May 19th. Guitarist George Lynch returns to The Hook Rocks to chat about the project, creating music, building custom guitars, and reflecting on his own mortality after the passing of Jeff Beck & Eddie Van Halen. We also dive into his activism & documentary "Shadow Nation". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Sweet & Lynch https://www.facebook.com/SweetLynch/ https://www.frontiers.shop/sweet-lynch/ George Lynch https://www.georgelynch.com https://www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficial/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart
On the eve of the 30th Anniversary of their self titled debut album, Steelheart's lead singer Miljenko Matijevic joins The Hook Rocks to discuss how the band is celebrating this milestone. Miljenko shares his vision of approaching the music to mirror how the songs have evolved over time. We also discuss the ever changing world of the music business and the challenges facing artists today. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Steelheart https://steelheart.com https://twitter.com/STEELHEARTBAND https://www.instagram.com/steelheart01/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSteelheart/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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