From the moment he saw Kiss in concert his course was set and the rock'n roll journey began. Lead singer of BRKN Love Justin Benlolo shares his "Hooked on Rock" story and what lead him to where he is today on the latest Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Justin also talks the band latest single "Forever's Enough" which was released this past Friday as well as what's to come. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts BRKN Love https://www.brknlove.com https://www.facebook.com/BRKNLOVEMUSIC https://twitter.com/BRKNLOVEMUSIC https://www.instagram.com/brknlovemusic/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Music business insider Kristi Enigl returns to The Hook Rocks for the 3rd Quarter music business report. We dive into discussions on this years NAMM, the ever-changing Facebook algorithm, the rejected payout proposal from the streaming services, Bandsintown, Soundcloud, and much more. No one is a better resource for new bands & artists than Kristi! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Kristi Enigl https://www.facebook.com/kristi.enigl https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks

Lead singer from The Issue Clay Deters returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk their latest EP "Wasted Life" out July 29th. The EP consists of both released and unreleased tracks recorded over the past couple of years. Clay chats about the bands music, finding their sound, and what's next for one of the most exciting new emerging bands on the scene. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Issue https://www.theissuemn.com https://www.facebook.com/TheIssueMN https://twitter.com/TheIssueMN The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks celebrates our 400th Episode! It's been quite the journey so far and none of it is possible without you the listener! Thank you for listening, following, and engaging with us on all things rock music. I can never express how much I appreciate you. Enjoy the conversation with members of The Groove Council! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Groove Council (Twitter Handles) @TheRecidivists https://twitter.com/STaylorOfficial https://twitter.com/theYouthRocks https://twitter.com/steve_hild https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer https://twitter.com/RockTheseTweets https://twitter.com/turbokya https://twitter.com/Jaide_Alicia https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes https://twitter.com/AnneEstellaRock https://twitter.com/Paige_M_Gregory https://twitter.com/TAT2630 https://twitter.com/usanachris https://twitter.com/RealClark11 https://twitter.com/ELRRocks https://twitter.com/ItchRocks https://twitter.com/NCRinNA https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://twitter.com/fuzzdoomrip https://twitter.com/pachyrhizodus https://twitter.com/HiStickMick The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

With a unique sound and style the Michigan based emerging rock band Frame 42 sits down with The Hook Rock to talk their music, influences, and the future. The band discusses the recent changes to their line up and how they are looking forward to making new music as they evolve both as a band and musicians. Tune in to this great conversation with a band with a bright future. Please enjoy! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Frame 42 https://www.frame42.com https://www.facebook.com/Frame42Band/ https://twitter.com/frame42band?s=21 https://www.instagram.com/frame42band/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Buying an album was an experience. You anticipated the next visit to the record store and couldn't wait to buy a new record. It was a physical experience. Holding the album, reading the liner notes, and above all studying the album art. The artwork or album cover connected you to the experience. "The Album" is a documentary about the evolution of the record industry told from the perspective from art directors and photographers. Director Kevin Hosman joins The Hook Rocks for an interesting discussion on how the art meant just as much as the music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Kevin Hosman https://www.instagram.com/thealbumdocumentary/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Andy, Chris, & Nick from the Pod of Thunder Podcast join The Hook Rocks for a fun discussion on who is the most underrated band ever. We each give our pick, have some laughs, talk favorite underrated cereals, and engage in a few music topics. Enjoy the fun! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Pod of Thunder https://podofthunderpodcast.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/pod.of.thunder.kiss.podcast https://twitter.com/PodOfThunder https://www.instagram.com/podofthunder/ 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 April through June 2022! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the 2nd 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. 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 The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

On the verge of superstardom The Warning continues to impress with their debut full length album "Error" released earlier this summer. The band returns to The Hook Rocks to talk their music, touring, and their fans in this wide ranging interview. The excitement of touring with Halestorm & The Pretty Reckless is a great opportunity to grow their loyal audience and the girls share how the opportunity came to be. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Warning https://www.thewarningband.com https://www.facebook.com/TheWarningRockBand/ https://twitter.com/TheWarningBand2 https://www.instagram.com/thewarningrockband/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Lead singer Brandon Yeagley of Crobot joins The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album "Feel This" released earlier this summer. Filled with incredible songs Brandon shares the details of the recording process and what they wanted to accomplish artistically within the music. The conversation then moves to their live shows and what is planned for the rest 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 Crobot http://crobotband.com https://www.facebook.com/Crobotband https://twitter.com/Crobotband https://www.instagram.com/crobotband/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

With big melodies and hooks that capture you Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band give the audience a modern take on sleaze rock. Joe speaks with The Hook Rocks on his personal influences as well as how the band continues to find their sound with a new single "Take It Easy" and a new album due soon. The conversation moves to the world new emerging rock bands live in with a discussion on the grind and growing their audience one fan at a time. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band http://www.themidnightrevivalband.rocks https://www.facebook.com/themidnightrevivalband https://twitter.com/revivalmidnight The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Host of Metal From The Inside Sydney Taylor returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the undeniable legacy of the band RATT. From the streets of San Diego to the clubs in Hollywood to arena stages across the globe the band was a massive force in the '80s rock movement. They helped catapult the genre into another level with a recognizable sound and songs that sound just as good today as they did back then . Listen to us dive into their history and why they are so important to rock 'n' roll. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts RATT https://www.therattpack.com https://twitter.com/theRATTpack https://www.facebook.com/therattpack/ https://www.instagram.com/ratt/ Stephen Pearcy https://www.officialstephenpearcy.com https://www.facebook.com/SEPearcy https://twitter.com/StephenEPearcy https://www.instagram.com/septopfuel/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks celebrates 3 years with legendary Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy. We discuss his current solo tour, music coming out later this year with a few surprises, and what Van Halen meant to him early in his career . Stephen also shares his thoughts on The Stadium Tour as well as the constant state of dysfunction within the band Ratt, 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 Stephen Pearcy https://www.officialstephenpearcy.com https://www.facebook.com/SEPearcy https://twitter.com/StephenEPearcy https://www.instagram.com/septopfuel/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Having just finished touring with Dorothy & Joyous Wolf the band Classless Act is ready to take the world by storm with their debut album 'Welcome To The Show" out on June 24th and the opening slot on the Stadium Tour featuring Motley Crue & Def Leppard. Lead guitarist Griffin Tucker returns to The Hook Rock to talk about joining the band, the album, the tour, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Classless Act https://classlessact.com https://www.facebook.com/classlessact https://www.instagram.com/classlessact/ https://twitter.com/ClasslessActLA The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Co-host Marc Canter of The 50 First Gigs: Guns N' Roses & The Making of Appetite For Destruction joins The Hooks Rocks for a deep dive into the origins of one of the biggest bands in rock history. Marc walks us through the rise of Guns N' Roses on the streets of Hollywood through his experiences and documentation over decades. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts 50 First Gigs https://www.first50gigs.com https://www.patreon.com/first50gigs_gnr The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Todd Dammit Kerns returns to The Hook Rocks to share his perspective on Creatures Fest and performing Kiss songs from the Non Make Up era with Bruce Kulick. We discuss the appetite fans have for the music from this period in the bands history...er Kisstory. The conversation moves to the quality of music being made today, where the future of live rock music will be in the next decade, and the different bands and projects Todd is and has been associated with. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Todd Dammit Kerns https://www.toddkerns.com https://www.facebook.com/ToddDammitKerns https://www.instagram.com/toddkerns/ https://twitter.com/todddammitkerns https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks welcomes Tim & Terry from the band Deepfall on the latest New Music Spotlight. In a get to know you conversation we learn about their musical journey and early influences. The conversation moves to the bands origin and how things changed with Tim joining the band. We discuss their new song "Revolution" and more music coming this year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts DeepFall https://www.deepfallband.com https://www.facebook.com/deepfallrocks https://www.instagram.com/deepfallband/ https://twitter.com/deepfallband https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Professor Rob from @SkylabTapes on Twitter returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss improving your in home stereo systems with subwoofers & loud speakers for an overall better acoustic experience. Rob also dives into what you can do at a live concert if you feel the sound is not as clear you had hoped. Please enjoy the episodes! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Guitarist and singer Martin Reed of MTR Project returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss his new album "Always A Way Out" released earlier this year. Martin talks his evolution as a songwriter as well as the bands growth from the debut EP. He also talks his forever connection to the Seattle music scene and how his experiences have made him a better musician. Please enjoy the episode!

With a new beer for fans to drink and a new a Rolling Stones covers album for fans to enjoy Blackberry Smoke continues to be one of the hardest working rock bands around. Guitarist Paul Jackson stops bye The Hook Rocks to talk all of that and his musical journey, from Chuck Berry to Motley Crue! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Blackberry Smoke https://www.blackberrysmoke.com https://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmoke https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke/ https://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Hook Rocks talks Creatures Fest 2022 in Nashville! Check out Jay's review of the shows and performances! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

The Black Moods preview the long waited follow up to "Sunshine" on the latest Hook Rocks Podcast. In an exclusive discussion, the band talks in depth about the songs from their upcoming album "Into The Night". The album offers a fun vibe with tales of characters and experiences throughout their rock 'n' roll journey . Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods The Black Moods https://theblackmoods.com https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/ https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/ https://twitter.com/theblackmoods The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Lead singer of the Colorado band Fast Eddy, Micah Morris's rock'n' roll journey began with Jethro Tull but his path to the rock stage started with The Dead Kennedy's. Through the years his evolution as an artist has landed him as the frontman of one of the most unique emerging bands around. Micah talks the music, the songs, and their new album "Take A Look" on the latest Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Fast Eddy https://www.fasteddyband.com https://www.facebook.com/fasteddydenver/ https://www.instagram.com/fasteddyofficial/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

On the fourth installment of The Hook Rocks Conversations & Collaborations we get another peek behind the curtain with Guernica Mancini from Thundermother & Nick Reese from Joyous Wolf. We discuss Thundermother's first North American tour, The success Joyous Wolf had on their recent run with Dorothy, how their approach to singing has evolved, and much more. Please enjoy the conversation. 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://twitter.com/thundermother https://www.instagram.com/thundermother/ Joyous Wolf https://placeintime.joyouswolf.com https://www.facebook.com/joyouswolf https://www.instagram.com/joyouswolfmusic/ https://twitter.com/joyouswolfmusic The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

With years of knowledge and observing the constant changes in rock music, the current host SiriusXM's Trunk Nation Eddie Trunk joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the current challenges facing new rock artists. Fewer mainstream outlets, pay to play, the need to be heard, and more are all part of this engaging conversation. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Eddie Trunk https://eddietrunk.com https://www.facebook.com/EddieTrunk https://www.instagram.com/eddietrunk/ https://twitter.com/EddieTrunk/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/