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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Bands & Artist To Watch In 2023
The Hook Rocks talks with Karl from New Classic Rock in North America on what new & emerging bands and artists to watch in 2023! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts New Classic Rock in North America Twitter @NCRinNA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ncrin.na.7 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newclassicrock.in.northamerica/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
108 min
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Jason From The All Things Blues & Southern Rock...
Co-host of The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Jason Johantges checks in with The Hook Rocks for a fun conversation on music, band '80s movies and more! Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsThe All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Spotify Podcast- Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsThe All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Spotify Podcast- https://bit.ly/3PdCJszTwitter @JasonATBASRPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/560864617424154The Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/ugly_werewolfThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
110 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Filippa Nas...
Thundermother guitarist Filippa Nassil stops by The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss the bands Summer/Fall tour with The Scorpions and the experience of touring North America for the first time, in support of their new album "Black & Gold". Please enjoy the episode! 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/
36 min
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The Importance of The Rock T-Shirt!
The Hook Rocks chats with Groove Council member Rich (@pachyrhizodus) about his rock t-shirt collection as well as why they are so important to rock community. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rich Twitter (@pachyrhizodus) The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
67 min
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review: Tyler Bryant & T...
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown show at Reggies in Chicago, IL. 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/
19 min
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review! Blackberry Smoke...
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Blackberry Smoke show at The Coronado Performing Arts Centre in Rockford, IL. 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://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
22 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Jordan & Ta...
The Hook Rocks welcomes Jordan & Talor Steinberg from The Moon City Masters. We discuss their new album "The Famous Moon City Masters", their music journey, 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 The Moon City Masters https://www.mooncitymasters.com https://www.facebook.com/MoonCityMasters https://www.instagram.com/mooncitymasters/ https://twitter.com/themcmband The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
71 min
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Live Album Review: Judas Priest "Unleashed In T...
The Hook Rocks Live Album Review Quarterly series continues with a discussion on the legendary Judas Priest album "Unleashed In The East{". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to bands legacy and career prior to their big albums in the '80s. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsJudas Priesthttps://www.judaspriest.comhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriesthttps://twitter.com/judaspriesthttps://twitter.com/judaspriestRob In The Hoodhttps://twitter.com/TheRecidivistsThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
78 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Matt Stubbs...
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/
43 min
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Devon Allman Talks The New Allman Family Reviva...
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/
35 min
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Black Veil Brides "The Mourning" EP Review
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/
10 min
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Judas Priest Delivers The Goods At The Genessee...
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/
19 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Timmy Rough...
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/
33 min
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Why The Algorithms & TikTok Are Ruining Rock Music
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/
78 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Jax Hollow
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/
70 min
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Anthony Gomes Talks The Blues & Rock 'n' Roll
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/
38 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Vocalist Ch...
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/
31 min
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Bassist James LoMenzo of Megadeth
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
33 min
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Mark Tremonti Talks The New Alter Bridge Album
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/
22 min
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The Orianthi Interview
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/
21 min
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Our Top Ten Albums From July Through September ...
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/
128 min
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Alter Bridge Pawns & Kings Album Review
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/
22 min
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Mikey Qubti...
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/
60 min
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Remembering Eddie Van Halen With Matt Wake
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/
75 min
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The Hook Rocks Live Concert Reviews For 3Q 2022
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
42 min