The Hook Rocks welcomes back friend of the show Tuk Smith to discuss his recent tour stints in the US, UK, Europe, & Japan as well as his latest album "Rogue To Redemption". As usual we cover a lot of ground with music, the industry, and our previous lives. Please enjoy the episode! Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/ https://www…

After crisscrossing the United States over the past several months, Megan and Dylan of Parker Barrow sit down with The Hook Rocks! to talk the past year, their new single, and what’s in store for 2025. Please enjoy the episode! Parker Barrow https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parkerbarrowproject/ https://www.instagram.com/w…

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from July through September 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the third quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter foll…

Always an inspiration for new music Rock Journalist Matt Wake returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his "Top 20 Bands You Need To Know " list. With artists such as Goodbye June, Tuk Smith, Parker Barrow,Grace Bowers,The Band Feel, and more you will want to tune in to learn about some of the top new rock acts right now. Please enjoy the episode! Part…

The Hook Rocks returns after a brief hiatus with a Back To School episode featuring Chicagoland middle school teacher Steve Hild. We discuss Steve's passion for new music & how he found a way to connect with his students, by teaching them how their favorite streaming app impacts musicians and the music they make. Please enjoy the episode! Steve Hil…

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the second quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year continues to be strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followe…

The release of the new album by Goodbye June "Deep In The Trouble" is upon us! Hear lead singer Landon Milbourn & guitarist Tyler Baker join The Hook Rocks for track by track commentary on the songs & their backstories. Please enjoy the episode! Goodbye June https://www.goodbyejune.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/ https://www.instagram.co…

Singer/songwriter Chris Bullinger visits The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss his new single "Darlin' In Me" & his upcoming album "Waitin' To Be Seen". Chris also shares how John Mellencamp reached him as a young kid and put him on a path of making music. Please enjoy the episode! Chris Bullinger https://www.chrisbullinger.com/ https://www…

Adult film star legend Christy Canyon visits with The Hook Rocks for a discussion about rock stars, the sunset strip, & the modern day battle against censorship. Please enjoy the episode! Christy canyon https://www.instagram.com/therealchristycanyon11 https://x.com/christycanyon11 https://onlyfans.com/christycanyon11 The Hook Rocks https://www.face…

Karl from the social media page NCRinNA (New Classic Rock in North America) joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about who is creating some buzz in the world of new rock 'n' Roll. Karl dedicates his platform to new music and promoting new bands. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network New Classic Rock In North America http…

Blues guitarist Philip Sayce visits The Hook Rocks for a conversation about guitar, unlocking the emotion in his music, & his latest album "The Wolves Are Coming"! We chat about his approach to guitar as well as his thoughts on the variety of styles played by different guitarists. Please enjoy the episode! Philip Sayce https://www.philipsayce.com/ …

Armored Saint singer John Bush returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his project Category 7 with members of Exodus, Adrenaline Mob, Overkill, & Machine Head. We also dive into the 40th anniversary of the Armored Saint classic album "March of The Saint". Please enjoy the episode! Category 7 https://category7official.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cate…

The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion about the iconic Queen live album "Live Killers". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on the performances recorded for this record. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Queen https://en.wikipedia.org/wik…

Two of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, Pete Dankelson & Tracii Guns return for a discussion about the new Pete's Diary album "Keep On Rockin". Pete share's his excitement about Tracii's involvement in the song "All Hell Breaks Loose" while both speak about the authenticity of playing guitar and making music. Please enjoy the episode! Pete's Diary h…

Swedish band Greenleaf is about to release their new album "The Head & The Habit" on June 21st and lead singer Arvid Hallagard sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the bands new music. Arvid discusses their focus on the dynamic of the songs and how this approach created the energy they were looking for. Please enjoy the episode! G…

The msterpiece album "Dead By Dawn" by Kitsa appeared in The Hook Rocks Top 10 in the first quarter of 2024. We sit down with the band to talk their influences, the Seattle music scene, & working with producer Tony Reed. Please enjoy the episode! Kitsa https://kitsa.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kitsaband/ https://www.instagram.com/kitsa_b…

The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month of May in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https:…

The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl for an update on the recent DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation & Ticketmaster and their recent data breach affecting over 500 million users! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.hous…

Living off the grid as a child, Tim Montana faced adversity throughout his upbringing. Many years later he finds himself with a publishing deal & a new album "Savage" due out this July. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his path into music & how it all started while living above a pawn shop. Please enjoy the episode! Tim Montana https://timmontan…

The New Zealand band Devilskin is back with their new EP "Surfacing". Lead vocalist Jennie Skulander appears for the first time on The Hook Rocks for a discussion about the bands new music, their decision to cover the legendary songs "Barracuda" & "Holy Diver", and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Devilskin https://devilskin.co.nz/ https://www.…

Desert Rock veterans Fu Manchu are back with their new album "The Return Of Tomorrow" out June 14th. Lead vocalist Scott Hill sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the new double album and his punk/hardcore roots. Please enjoy the episode! Fu Manchu https://www.fu-manchu.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FuManchuBand/ https://www.insta…

From the clubs in New Jersey to Madison Square Garden & The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Skid Row's music helped define a generation. Guitarist & co-founder Dave 'Snake' Sabo chats with The Hook Rocks about the bands history, recording their debut album 35 years ago, & their recent shows with Halestorm's front woman Lzzy Hale. Please enjoy the epis…

The Audio/Tech report for quarter 2 of 2024 is here & as always Professor Skylab brings us the latest on audio greatness. He provides the playbook for record collectors on how to navigate through the world of vinyl pressings. The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRoc…

Texas Desert Rock band High Desert Queen is set to release their new album "Palm Reader" at the end of this month. Singer Ryan Gamey joins The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the album, the record store experience, & his path into heavy rock music. Please enjoy the episode! High Desert Queen https://highdesertqueen.com/ https://www.facebook.com…

John Corabi's return to The Dead Daisies has brought excitement to their fans across the globe. He visits The Hook Rocks for a chat about the decision to return & recording the new album at the historic Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. Please enjoy the episode! The Dead Daisies https://thedeaddaisies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadDaisies htt…

Halestorm's guitarist Joe Hottinger strives to find the connection between moments that move us. He explores the role music has with creating emotion & how his love of photography allows him to develop another perspective on his recent visit with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! Joe Hottinger https://www.halestormrocks.com/ https://ww…

Rising up from Northern California Red Voodoo is on a path to greatness. Singer Dino McCord sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about his influences, being mentored by Tesla's Frank Hannon & Sammy hagar, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Red Voodoo https://redvoodooband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RedVoodooband/ https://www.instagr…

Fresh off The Winery Dogs tour Richie Kotzen returns his focus to his solo music with a new song "Cheap Shots" & a new album out this fall. Richie tells The Hook Rocks about the current status of The Winery Dogs, when more music is coming from Smith/Kotzen . & his story of authenticity throughout his career. Please enjoy the episode! Richie Kotzen …

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are back with their new album "Electrified"! Tyler sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the music, the songs, & the creative process. We dive into his studio & their independent label and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com/ htt…

Our friends Kaz & Izzy visit The Hook Rocks to discuss their favorite genre of music, Metalcore. Bands such as Sleep Token & Bad Omens are part of the discussion as well as the need for more grassroots support in the world of rock music. Please enjoy the episode! The Heavy Rock Show https://www.theheavyrockshow.com/ https://twitter.com/ELRRocks htt…

The Hook Rocks welcomes bassist Michael Anthony for a great conversation about his Mad Anthony Cafe website & his involvement with the Save The Heartbeat foundation. The conversation moves to the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's "1984". Michael speaks to the bands decision to have more keyboards in their music and the impact the song "Jump" had on t…

The Hook Rocks breaks bread with friends of the show Mike & Chris and recap the month in music and podcast episodes while eating pizza. Please enjoy the conversation! Mike & Chris https://twitter.com/HiStickMick https://twitter.com/usanachris The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitt…

Rock journalist Andrew Daly returns to The Hook Rocks and kicks off our Guitar Legends series. Our inaugural episode features a discussion about the iconic George Lynch. We reflect on the remarkable Lynch Mob debut album "Wicked Sensation", how he is defined as a guitar player, as well as the person he is. Please enjoy the episode! Andrew Daly http…

Stand up Comedian and friend of the show Don Jamieson returns to The Hook Rocks for a discussion about his new comedy album "No Sleep Til McSorley's". Don speaks on how he develops his jokes, defining his perspective, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Don Jamieson http://www.donjamieson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficial https://ww…

Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson reflects on the life of drummer Brit Turner, who passed away last month. He speaks about his relationship with Brit, and what he meant o him and the band. We also discuss the bands current tour and more. Please enjoy the episode! Blackberry Smoke https://www.blackberrysmoke.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Black…

The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation & the anticipated TIKTOK ban. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/justice-department-sue-t…

The legend Lita Ford visits The Hook Rocks to discuss her career in hard rock & heavy metal with her views on ACDC, Van Halen, & more. She also reflects on how the industry has changed as well as her thoughts on the emerging bands in the new rock scene. Please enjoy the conversation! Lita Ford http://www.litafordonline.com/ https://www.facebook.com…

Set to begin the continuation of their "On The Prowl" tour lead vocalist of Steel Panther Michael Starr sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the essence of the band & how it celebrates the music of an important era in rock music. Michael reflects on the bands history & when he knew the their audience was about to explode. Please enjoy the episo…

Ray West has never been able to shed the rock 'n' roll' life. From his days in Spread Eagle to his latest project SupaFly he has always felt the need to create. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project on an all new episode. Please enjoy the episode! Ray West https://www.facebook.com/raywestfanpage https://www.instagram.com/raywestvoc…

The new Goodbye June album "Deep In The Trouble" will be out later this summer and The Hook Rocks shares a brief preview of the first single "The Hard Way" during this episode. We talk with both Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower about the bands new record as well as the upcoming Badflower release that is being recorded right no…

After the success of last years song "Spirits High", The Exies frontman Scott Stevens found himself reflecting on his life which provided a path to the bands new song "For What It's Worth". He shares his journey that helped him move forward on the latest Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation! The Exies https://theexies.net https://www.facebook.…

The album gave a voice to every kid across the globe as it put the listener in the songs. It is legendary and iconic. Lead singer Dee Snider of Twisted Sister discusses the album "Stay Hungry" with The Hook Rocks and what lead up to its success on its 40th anniversary. Please enjoy the conversation! Dee Snider https://deesnider.com/ https://www.fac…

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from January through March 2024! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the first quarter of 2024 and choose our favorites! The year starts off strong with a great selection of rock music. We also included several of our Twitter followers …

Bassist Marco Mendoza is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks Podcast. We discuss his incredible career and the amazing musicians he has worked with including his fondness for The Dead Daisies. Marco also talks about his own music with his recent album "New Direction" & the influences that helped create the music. Please enjoy the episode! Marco Mend…

Guitar phenom Pete Dankelson returns to The Hook Rocks with the gift of new music. His band Pete's Diary is set to release their new single "Gotta Let You Go" this Friday from their debut full length album "Keep On Rockin", out this June. Pete talks how the band took a big step forward in songwriting while working with acclaimed producer & ex-Buckc…

With one of the best online publications supporting new music founder of Banded PR Rebecca Potzner advocates for new rock music through her passion for the genre. She returns to the Hook Rocks to discuss where things are in new rock as well as the challenges, observations, why it's so important to support your local original music scene. Please enj…

With two new singles and a new album on the way The Georgia Thunderbolts are ready to rock once again. Joined by both vocalist Tj Lyle & guitarist Riley Couzzourt they chat with The Hook Rocks about songwriting, making music, & how they have found their sound. Please enjoy the conversation! The Georgia Thunderbolts https://www.georgiathunderbolts.c…

Singer Corey Glover speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project Sonic Universe & their album "It Is What It Is". He goes in depth about his creative process and shares what the mindset he needs in order to reach an authentic sense in his music. It is a conversation like nothing we've had before. Please enjoy the episode! Corey Glover & Soni…

With the release of their fifth album "V" earlier this year the band Lucifer continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Lead singer Johanna Sadonis sits down with The Hook Rocks to talk their recent tour of the US, the new record, & the impact religion & occult literature had on her upbringing. Please enjoy the conversation! Lucifer https://www.fa…

Some of the most recognizable rock albums were released from 1980 to 1990. However, this episode is about the albums that should've been huge. The music most casual rock fans have dismissed or simply forgotten. We choose our ten with Chris Preston from My Rock 'n' Roll Heaven Please enjoy the episode! Chris Preston https://twitter.com/RockTheseTwee…