Podcast Episode 48 – Mark Hunter of Chimaira and Dave Reffett of Shredding The Envelope

During the latest episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast we interview Mark Hunter of Chimaira and Dave Reffett of Shredding The Envelope. Mark discusses the band’s new album The Age Of Hell, some of the band’s line up changes, releasing the new album for free in the UK, and what it’s like to have Chimaira associated to shows like Mythbusters, The Farmclub and Deathklok. He also fields a bunch of listener submitted questions.

There isn’t enough I can do to thank Dave Reffett for his help, he has assisted us in obtaining quite a few guests. As a result it is my pleasure to include him in the episode. He discusses his project Shredding The Envelope, what it was like to feature people like George Lynch, Chris Poland, Glen Drover and Mike Mangini (among others) on The Call Of The Flames album, his gear, and briefly touches on future projects he’ll be working on. He didn’t want to mention a whole lot about the latter, but I’m sure it will be cool none the less.

Pictures courtesy of Chimaira and Dave Reffett.

The episode contains tracks off of Chimaira’s Age of Hell, and Shredding The Envelope’s The Call Of The Flames

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Podcast Episode 47 – Paul Shortino & Issa

During the latest episode of the we have the pleasure of interviewing legendary singer Paul Shortino, who has worked with groups like Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot, and most recently King Kobra.

Paul discusses the latest self tilted King Kobra release, being part of Quiet Riot, why Frankie Banali put Quiet Riot back together and the possibility of working with him in the future. He also discusses his former Rough Cutt bandmate Jake E. Lee, and what it was like to play The Duke in Spinal Tap.

The episode also features an interview with Norwegian singer Issa, she’s back for the second time promoting her new album The Storm which drops on November 1st.

Issa discusses making The Storm and how things varied compared to her debut album Sign Of Angels.

The episode contains the music of King Kobra, Quiet Riot, VBA (Varga, Bogert, Appice featuring Paul Shortino) and Issa.

Pictures courtesy of Frontiers Records.

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Podcast Episode 45 – Carmine Appice

The latest episode of the podcast contains an interview with drumming legend Carmine Appice. During the episode he discusses the latest album by King Kobra, why Paul Shortino is in the band and not Marcie Free, how he got into doing drum clinics, his upcoming autobiography which is co-authored by Greg Prato, and what Carmine finds exciting or boring with other autobiographies he’s read. He also discusses Ozzy’s legendary ant story, something he thinks never took place. Along the way he also touches upon a bunch of the bands he’s played with over the years.

During the episode you’ll hear tracks by King Kobra, Blue Murder and VBA a project that features Spanish blues guitarist Javier Vargas, Tim Bogert, Carmine and Paul Shortino.

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Mars Attacks Podcast Episode 21 – John Bush

During this expanded edition of the Mars Attacks Podcast we bring you an extra special interview with none other than John Bush, the legendary lead singer of Armored Saint, and ex-lead singer of Anthrax. We obviously discuss his years in Armored Saint, their latest album La Raza, his tenure in Anthrax, almost joining Metallica, and how Armored Saint has been mentioned incorrectly during Metallica’s documentary Some Kind Of Monster, and Motley Crue’s The Dirt.

Here is a complete list of items that we touch upon:

Santana, Mars Volta, Dave Jerden, Cannibal Corpse, Mike Patton, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Radiohead, Rainbow, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Great White, Ratt, Black Sabbath, Ed Trunk, Dan Nelson, Symbol Of Salvation, La Raza, Anthrax, Dan Nelson, Revelation, March Of The Saint, David Pritchard, Rainbow, Six Feet Under, Radiohead, Thom York, Ronnie James Dio, Soilwork, Dimebag Darrel, Phil Anselmo, Peter Wichers, Volume 8, The Dirt, Metallica, Motley Crue, Some Kind Of Monster, Fates Warning, Joey Vera, Gonzo Sandoval, Kill Em All, Joey Belladonna, Faith No More, Soundwave, NY Steel, Talking Metal, John Ostronomy, Mark Strigl

During the course of the episode you will also hear tracks from throughout John’s career. Songs off of not only La Raza, but Revelations, Symbol of Salvation, and a re-worked version of the classic track March Of The Saint. You will also hear some Anthrax, and tracks that he collaborated with Peter from Soilwork, and Six Feet Under.


Mars Attacks Podcast – Episode 10 – Nonpoint

During this episode we interview Zach Broderick from Nonpoint. We touch upon being the new guy in the band, how he got the gig, what its been like to work with Chad Gray and Gregg Tibbett from Mudvayne on Mircacle, touring with Nonpoint, etc.

During the episode I also mention the recent deaths within the hardrock/metal community. My thoughts go out to Paul Gray from Slipknot, and everyone else that I mention, Rev from A7X, Ronnie James Dio, and Pete Steele. I hope they’re all in a better place, and thank them all for their music.

Other items discussed during the episode are the following:

Zach Broederick, Nonpoint, Miracle, Dirge Within, Soil, Shaun Glass, Dan Donegan, Disturbed, The New Game, Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett, Paranoid, Black Sabbath, EVH Amps, Peavey, Jackson Guitars, EMG X Pickups, Dunlop Pedals, Sam Ash, Mick Mars, Motley Crue, God Forbid, Doc Coyle, Ernie Ball Strings, Download Festival, Rock On The Range, Eddie Trunk, Talking Metal, Ripper Owens, 60 Cycle Media, Ronnie James Dio, Wendy Dio, Gloria Butler, Geezer Butler, Dimebag Darrell, Pantera, The Rev, Avenged Sevenfold, Pete Steele, Joey Z, Life Of Agony, Paul Gray, Slipknot, Blabbermouth.net


Mars Attacks Podcast – Episode 5 – David Starr from Wildstarr

During episode 5 we interview David Starr ex-Vicious Rumors bass player and current guitarist/bassist in Wildestarr, a band he formed with frontwoman London Wilde. During the episode we discuss (among other things) his past with Vicious Rumors, how Wildestarr got together, the recording of their album Arrival, his gear, and what the future holds in store for the band.

During the podcast you’ll hear the following Wildestarr songs (in this order): Arrival, Rose In The Dark, Rise

Items touched upon during the episode:

Vicious Rumors, Laaz Rocket, Jeff Thorpe, Warball, London Wilde, David T. Chastain, Kate France, Larry Howe, Wildestarr, Rob Halford, Queensryche, Jim Hawthorne, Kiss, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Blue Oyster Cult, Pain Killer, Halford, Resurrection, Judas Priest, Vinnie Moore, Brad Gillis, Mark McGhee, James Rivera, Dream Theater, Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tate, Carl Albert, Michael Fischer, KNAC, Juan Arteaga, In An Outrage, Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen, DiAddario, Sans Amp Tech 21 GT2, EMG, Gibson Guitars, Les Paul Custom, Greco Guitars, Ibanez Guitars, Chipster P.R., Chip Ruggieri, Talking Metal Wire, Metal Army America