Guitarist Matt Stubbs from the traditional blues band GA-20 joins The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album "Crackdown". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts GA-20 https://ga20band.com https://www.facebook.com/GA20blues/ https://www.instagram.com/ga20band/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Devon Allman joins The Hook Rocks to talk his music journey and the new Allman Family Revival Tour. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Devon Allman The Allman Family Revival https://www.allmanfamilyrevival.com https://www.facebook.com/devonallman https://twitter.com/devonallman https://www.instagram.com/devonallmanofficial/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks reviews the new Black Veil Brides EP "The Mourning". Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Black Veil Brides http://blackveilbrides.net https://www.facebook.com/Blackveilbrides https://twitter.com/blackveilbrides https://www.instagram.com/blackveilbrides/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Judas Priest Show at The Genessee Theatre in Waukegan, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Judas Priest https://www.judaspriest.com https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriest/ https://twitter.com/judaspriest https://www.instagram.com/judaspriest The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The German based band The New Roses released their new album "Sweet Poison" on October 21st. Lead singer Timmy Rough joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss their new music, his musical journey, and writing process. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The New Roses https://www.thenewroses.com https://www.facebook.com/TheNewRoses/ https://twitter.com/thenewroses https://www.instagram.com/thenewroses/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Algorithms and the social media platform TikTok are changing the way we absorb music while streaming services and record companies manipulate how we are exposed to bands and artists. Music insider Kristi Enigl joins The Hook Rocks to discuss how these sites gather information and stop us from discovery. Please enjoy this episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Kristi Enigl https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Armed with immense talent Jax Hollow is an artist you'll be hearing more about in the coming months. A great voice, an incredible guitar player, and a captivating songwriter she is the full package. The Hook Rocks welcomes her on the latest 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 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/

Blues guitarist Anthony Gomes checks in with The Hook Rocks about his new blues/rock album "High Voltage Blues". Anthony talks about his approach to the different style of playing for this album and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Anthony Gomes https://www.anthonygomes.com https://www.facebook.com/anthonygomesmusic https://twitter.com/anthonygomes https://www.instagram.com/anthonygomesmusic/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Vocalist Chez Kane sits down with Jay on The Hook Rocks to talk her new album "Power Zone" and her desire to sing music for people to enjoy and have fun. Please enjoy this episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chez Kane https://www.chezkane.com https://www.facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist https://twitter.com/chez_kaned https://www.instagram.com/chez_kane/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo chats with The Hook Rocks about his music journey, returning to Megadeth, and the bands new album "The Sick, The Dying, ...& The Dead"! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Guitarist Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge joins The Hook Rocks to talk the bands new album "Pawns & Kings". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Alter Bridge https://alterbridge.com https://www.facebook.com/alterbridge https://twitter.com/alterbridge https://www.instagram.com/officialalterbridge/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

With her new album "Rock Candy" out this Friday singer/guitarist Orianthi joins The Hook Rocks to discuss her new music. She talks the 13 day writing process and how her influences allow her music to merge different genres, tones, and arrangements together which result in great melodies and incredible songs. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Orianthi https://frontiers-us.shop/collections/orianthi https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/ https://twitter.com/orianthi https://www.instagram.com/iamorianthi The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from July through September 2022! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the 3rd quarter of 2022 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. 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 The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks reviews the new Alter Bridge album "Pawns & Kings" out October 14th on Napalm Records. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Alter Bridge https://alterbridge.com https://www.facebook.com/alterbridge https://twitter.com/alterbridge https://www.instagram.com/officialalterbridge/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Singer/Guitarist Mikey Qubti from Desert of Talking Shadows sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss their new EP Misato and the creative journey behind it. Mikey shares his opinions on writing music, music today, Van Halen and more in this wide ranging conversation. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Desert of Talking Shadows https://www.desertoftalkingshadows.com https://www.facebook.com/DesertofTalkingShadows/ https://twitter.com/desertofts https://www.instagram.com/desertoftalkingshadows/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Rock journalist Matt Wake joins The Hook Rocks to talk the legacy, the music, and beyond of Eddie Van Halen two years after his passing. We share our thoughts on the current happenings in the Van Halen camp, what his legacy may end up being, and the sense of community he had with other guitar players. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Matt Wake AL.com staff writer. Bylines with: Metal Edge, SPIN, Guitar World, Revolver, LA Weekly, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Paste. The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks reviews the shows attended over the past three months! The Stadium Tour! Milwaukee Summerfest (The Warning, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Cult) The Black Moods Richie Kotzen Blacktop Mojo Thundermother/Scorpions

Ravagers guitarist Matt Gabs is the guest on the New Music Spotlight. We talk his rock 'n' roll journey that began with his mother introducing him to Guns 'n' Roses We then move to chatting about his time in Biters before they disbanded, to his current band Ravagers. Matt & Jay also discuss the bands new album Badlands and getting back on the road once COVID restrictions were rescinded. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Ravagers https://www.ravagersgang.com https://www.facebook.com/ravagersgang https://www.instagram.com/ravagers_gang/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Guitarist Sam "Bam" Koltun sits down with The Hook Rocks to talk his current work with Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, & Budderside. Playing in bars and clubs since his early teens Sam has built a reputation with his diverse playing. We talk about his musical upbringing and how he cut his teeth while playing in several bands at once. That early experience helped him fit into a wide array of different artists and put him on his current journey in music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Sam "Bam " Koltun https://www.facebook.com/sambamkoltun/ https://twitter.com/sambamkoltun https://www.instagram.com/sambamkoltun/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks resident audio expert returns to discuss the evolution of the modern day home recording studio. We begin the conversation reflecting on the history of recording audio to then talking about the technology, economics, and the necessary equipment needed. 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/

With two new singles "Resonate" & "Out For Blood" released over the past two months Bourbon House is poised to capitalize on their growing popularity in 2023. Singer Lacey Crowe & guitarist Jason Clark return to The Hook Rocks to talk their new music, finding new inspirations, and living in the grind all new bands find themselves. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Acclaimed producer Paul Moak shares his experience working behind the glass in Nashville on The Hook Rocks. With the ever evolving world of music and the increase use of technology Paul speaks about maintaining a level of authenticity through an artist creative process. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Paul Moak http://www.paulmoakmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/paul.moak https://twitter.com/paulmoak3 https://www.instagram.com/paulmoak/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Out this Friday September 8th, "Shake The Roots" takes Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown back to their blues roots with songs captured by in studio live performances. Tyler returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss the new music and the authentic energy each track creates. We hear his perspective on the imperfections in rock 'n' roll and making records in the modern age. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com https://www.facebook.com/TylerBryantAndTheShakedown/ https://twitter.com/tbshakedown https://www.instagram.com/tbshakedown/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks Reviews the Thundermother show at The Allstate Arena in Chicago on 9/1/2022 Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Thundermother https://www.thundermother.com https://www.facebook.com/thundermother/ https://www.instagram.com/thundermother/ https://twitter.com/thundermother The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

From the moment she began her rock 'n' roll journey Jennifer Benson connected to the edgy side of the genre. She then found herself writing lyrics so personal it acted as therapy. Her path was set and the result is the Chicago based hard rock band Ignescent. Still holding true to her beginnings the band keeps its purpose intact with songs about depression, anxiety and a message to those listening "You are not alone"! Jennifer joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk the band, her journey, and what's next for Ignescent. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Ignescent https://ignescentmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ignescentmusic/ https://twitter.com/ignescentmusic https://www.instagram.com/ignescentmusic/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/