Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

We had a few minutes with the God of Thunder, Doctor Love…the one and only Demon of KISS - #GeneSimmons as he promoted the recent opening of the Rock And Brews restaurant chain and concert venue in Royal Oak, Michigan near Detroit. We talked with him about all things rock, including his last interactions with the late #EddieVanHalen, when asked about #AlexVanHalen’s upcoming tribute project to his brother. Check it out!

Storied drummer and songwriter #CarmineAppice is back to discuss his latest album with the reunited #Cactus - Temple of Blues II - now out via Cleopatra Records. It features a massive array of all-stars including Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot, Dee Snider, and Pat Travers from Temple of Blues volume one, along with Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot), Alex Skolnick (Testament) and more!We’re also adding some Bonus Tape with our first Carmine Appice interview from May of 2022, where we highlighted his Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary Box Set. It’s a huge arrangement with 4 LP's, 3 CD's and Full Color Booklet. As the official release says, “it contains 35 tracks featuring Slash, Brian May, Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteem, Neal Schon, Richie Sambora, Zakk Wylde and many, many more. With 2 never released tracks featuring Tommy Thayer of KISS and the first non guitar solo driven track with keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex Dream Theater).”

Famed drummer and songwriter #CarmineAppice returns to the show to talk about the release of his latest album with the reformed #Cactus - Temple of Blues II - due out April 3 on Cleopatra Records. Here’s a preview of our chat where he goes into a hilarious story involving John Lennon and Carmine’s mom’s legendary lasagna!Meantime be sure to look out for this spectacular new record which features a massive array of all-stars including Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot, Dee Snider, and Pat Travers from volume one, along with Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot), Alex Skolnick (Testament) and more!

Oh yeah! We’ve got a special one here! What a thrill to welcome legendary #KISS frontman, guitarist and songwriter #PaulStanley back to the show! He stopped by to discuss the Detroit (Royal Oak) opening of their storied restaurant franchise Rock & Brews, why it’s extra special opening this location in #DetroitRockCity, the 50th anniversary of #Destroyer and more! Enjoy!SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host, booking). Brother Shane McEachern (co-host, segment producer). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

Welcome to part 1 of our interview with #Foreigner bassist #JeffPilson who talks about the band’s current tour plans, their new lead singer, the health of band founder #MickJones and how legendary singer #LouGramm fits into the fold these days, plus so much more!Pilson also sheds light on several unfinished tracks found from their classic era that they plan to work on. Hell yeah!!!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro/close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

How cool is this?! We are blessed to welcome rock legends and lifelong friends #SammyHagar and #RickSpringfield TOGETHER to talk about the hits, their partnership with the award-winning Beach Bar Rum, and crossing the U.S. with Sammy’s "Best of All Worlds Tour" with Rick as his special guest - running from June 13 to June 27. The tour, featuring Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Kenny Aronoff, kicks off in St. Louis and includes stops in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Check it out!

Legendary #lronMaiden drummer #NickoMcBrain joins us to talk about the band’s nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the future of the band (including whether founding guitarist #DaveMurray will retire), and Nicko’s love of sweet cars ahead of this weekend’s appearance at the 73rd annual #Detroit #Autorama at Huntington Place / Cobo Convention Center, which will showcase some of the coolest hot rods in America! SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host, booking). Brother Shane McEachern (co-host, segment producer). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

What a thrill it is to welcome the Red Rocker #SammyHagar and legendary #VanHalen bassist #MichaelAnthony into the program to talk about their Best Of All Worlds residency in Vegas, all things Van Halen (including #AlexVanHalen’s new album featuring unfinished material by #EddieVanHalen) and so much more! Check it out! BONUS TAPE!Because we love Van Halen so much, we are including several past related interviews. The details are below! August 2024: Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony as they brought their Best Of All Worlds Tour to Pine Knob near Detroit (then featuring Jason Bonham on drums). Note: this was the same day Aerosmith cancelled the rest of their farewell tour after Steven Styler announced his retirement following a struggle with vocal issues. Hagar and Anthony react to the news. October 2023: Sammy Hagar talked about his new Red Rocker Mexican lager beer and commented on the release of The Collection II - a 5-CD/5-LP box set containing remastered versions of Van Halen's four Hagar-era studio albums (5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Balance) and a Studio Rarities 1989-2004 disc.Other interviews include legendary guitarist Joe Satriani (April 2022, before he joined Hagar’s current band) talking about being approached by Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth to do a possible tribute show for the late, great Eddie Van Halen. Of course that show / tour never happened, but just the talk of it was a huge global story that we were proud to help break. Enjoy this collection of interviews!SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host, booking). Brother Shane McEachern (co-host, segment producer). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

We are pleased to welcome back an old friend - drummer #SammyLee of Red Reign who talks about their new live EP, and supporting the #MetalAllegiance show at the #HouseOfBlues in Anaheim, California. Oh! And we talk all things #VanHalen and all things rock and metal in this day and age!Enjoy!!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Open/Close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

We were joined by #Foreigner bassist #JeffPilson (#Dokken, #Dio) who says the guys in and around the band found several unfinished tracks from their classic era that they plan to work on. Hell yeah!!!Full interview coming soon!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro/close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

Say hello to bassist #JeffPilson!Interview coming soon!

Rock of Nations with Dave & Shane: Origins Vol. 1

Welcome to the second installment of our interview with #TreyGunn, formerly of #KingCrimson, who discusses his new prog album with bandmate #DavidForlano - “Select Habits Of Invertebrates”. SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

Welcome to our first full show of 2026!We are honored to welcome #TreyGunn, formerly of #KingCrimson, who discusses his new prog album with bandmate #DavidForlano called “Select Habits Of Invertebrates”. We’ve got so much rock and metal in store for you this year! Stay tuned!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

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We are kicking off 2026 with an exclusive chat featuring #TreyGunn, formerly of #KingCrimson, who talks about his new prog album with colleague #DavidForlano called “Select Habits Of Invertebrates”. Part 1 is coming soon!

Dave and Shane want to wish all of you a Happy 2026 and thank you for a truly incredible year at the podcast! We couldn’t do any of this without you, the loyal listeners, the fans and of course our many friends in the music industry. Bless you all! See you in ‘26!! SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro / close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive interview with #STYX singer and keyboardist #LawrenceGowan. He talks with Dave and Shane about the band’s current tour, the release of their latest and 18th studio album Circling From Above, the inspiration behind his energetic stage performances, his career as a star in Canada and so much more. Check it out!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

In a very rare and surprise appearance, founding #DeepPurple and #Rainbow guitarist #RitchieBlackmore joins us to talk all things classic rock including his friendship with the late great #JeffBeck, the historic live Purple masterpiece #MadeInJapan, why he prefers the Stratocaster over the Les Paul, fellow Purple giant - the late #JonLord and so much more!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

We are thrilled to welcome you to the first part of our interview with Blackmore's Night vocalist and lyricist #CandiceNight who joins us to talk about her latest solo album “Sea Glass” and the band’s selection of tour dates along the East Coast through the second half of November. Candice talks about how she turned pain into purpose in writing this new album, after the death of her father and dealing with the challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. About half way through our chat, Candice’s husband and bandmate - the legendary founding #DeepPurple and #Rainbow guitarist #RitchieBlackmore dropped in for a very rare appearance and interview. That will be Part 2 coming soon!!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.