Metal From The Inside

On Episode 50 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney sits down for a conversation with The Metal Ambassador himself; Sirius XM Liquid Metal & Octane host: Jose Mangin! The pair discuss Jose’s journey in the hard rock and heavy metal world and how it led to his current position as program director and host for Sirius XM’s largest metal stations. They also talk the trials and tribulations of being a DJ, interviewing Metallica, and renovating Pantera’s ‘White Fang’ limousine. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 49 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney is joined by one of the biggest triple threats in the rock scene today: Philip Shouse! He not only plays guitar in the German heavy metal band Accept but also with KISS' Gene Simmons... and if that wasn't enough, Philip takes over bass duty for Ace Frehley as well. Philip sits down with Sydney to discuss his current projects including joining Accept in 2019 as well working on their most recent release 'Too Mean To Die' with original Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and producer Andy Sneap. Philip also opens up about his journey as a KISS fan, what it's like working with the differing personalities of Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley, and the creation of his very own merchandise company Mutt Merch. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

The Metal From The Inside Podcast returns! The first episode of 2022 features Andy Biersack, frontman of the Hollywood formed hard rock band, Black Veil Brides. Andy sits down with Sydney to discuss the band's newest record, 'The Phantom Tomorrow', released in October of 2021; including the origin of the album's concept and the pandemic's influence on their creative process. The pair also discuss how Andy's love of classic '80s metal inspired his own professional journey, as well as Black Veil Brides upcoming 'Trinity of Terror' tour with Ice Nine Kills and Motionless In White this Spring. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 47 of the Metal From The Podcast, we pay tribute to a rock legend, the late Randy Rhoads, as we celebrate his 2021 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Sydney is joined by two very special guests for this important episode, the sister and brother of Randy, Kathy and Kelle Rhoads. In this conversation spanning over an hour, the pair opens up about growing up with Randy, his beginnings and development as a musician, his time on the road with Ozzy Osbourne, what Randy’s future may have looked like, the act of being the sole preservers of Randy’s long-lasting legacy, and much more. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 46 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney welcomes vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter extraordinaire, Myles Kennedy! The pair go in-depth on Myles' most recent solo record, 'The Ides Of March', released back in May of 2021 including the inspiration behind the album's title and Myles' musical development since his solo debut on 2018's 'Year Of The Tiger'. Myles also lets us in on how his role in the film 'Rock Star' went on to become his reality, as well as what's new with Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators! Sydney updates you on the passing of The Rolling Stones' longtime drummer, Charlie Watts, and the recently announced lawsuit against Nirvana from the 'Nevermind' baby, Spencer Elden. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 45 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast: L.A. Guns and Neon Coven guitarist, Ace Von Johnson, sits down for a chat with Sydney to discuss all things past, present, and future! Ace describes his childhood beginnings as a horror fan, and how this early instilled passion led him down a path of discovery to hard rock and metal bands along the likes of The Misfits, The Cramps, and Alice Cooper. The pair dive deep into the origins of Ace’s current roles in the bands L.A. Guns and Neon Coven, his dedication to Pitbull advocacy and rescue, along with so much more. Sydney fills you in on Megadeth's newly announced replacement for David Ellefson as well as the newest track from the Scorpions. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 44 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney teams up with the founder of Wornstar Clothing, Stephen Jensen, to discuss Stephen's background in the world of hard rock and graphic design, the history of Wornstar Clothing, as well as designing Stern Pinball's newest Led Zeppelin series! Sydney also fills you in on her first show "post-pandemic": Guns N' Roses featuring Mammoth WVH! Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 43 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, comedian and former host of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, Don Jamieson, returns! This time, Sydney and Don sit down to share their Top 5 underrated bands in the hard rock and heavy metal genre; ranging from thrash metal to doom metal and everything in-between. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 41 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney returns from a short hiatus and welcomes fellow journalist Rich Catino (Metal Asylum, Bravewords) and guitarist Jack Frost (Savatage, Joey Belladonna, Aldo Nova) to take a deep dive into all things '80s hard rock. In this episode, the trio discusses their own personal beginnings in the '80s hard rock scene, their opinions on the controversial term "hair metal", some of their all-time favorite records from the era, and more. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 39 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney is joined by legendary shock rocker and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the one and only, Alice Cooper. In this conversation with a hard rock icon, the pair sits down to discuss what the last year has looked like for Alice, including the release of his 28th studio album, 'Detroit Stories' and upcoming music from the supergroup the Hollywood Vampires. Sydney and Alice also dive into Alice Cooper's history as they chat about the 50th Anniversary of the Alice Cooper Group's third studio record, their first with producer Bob Ezrin, 'Love It To Death' (1971) and Alice Cooper's stereotyped image within the media. This exclusive interview wraps up as Alice goes back in time to writing and recording Sydney's most beloved album of all time: 1978's 'From The Inside' and the story behind one of the record's biggest tracks, "How You Gonna See Me Now." Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 38 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, bassist David Ellefson (Megadeth) returns! This time, he is joined by renowned hard rock and heavy metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, TSO, Sons Of Apollo) to discuss the duo's brand new project: Ellefson-Soto. Last month, the pair released the project's first single: a cover of Riot's "Swords And Tequila" featuring vocal contributions from Swords' very own Rick Hughes. In this week's episode, Sydney sits down with David and Jeff to discuss all things Ellefson-Soto including the unexpected origins of the project, the choice to cover Riot's iconic track "Swords And Tequila" from 1981's 'Fire Down Under', progress on a forthcoming Ellefson-Soto record, and more. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 37 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney brings you a brand new interview with the incredible Doug Aldrich, guitarist in The Dead Daisies and formerly of Dio, Whitesnake, Bad Moon Rising, and more. The two sit down to discuss The Dead Daisies’ most recent release, ‘Holy Ground’ (via Spitfire Music) as well as the addition of legendary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes to the band's current line-up, Doug’s time working with the band Hurricane and his experience recording the band’s underrated 1990 release ‘Slave To The Thrill’, the detailed spec's on his current go-to gold top Les Pauls, and what the last year at home has looked like for Doug both personally and musically. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 36 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, bass player extraordinaire Phil Soussan (Last In Line, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, and more), calls in! Sydney and Phil sit down to talk everything Phil has been up to over the course of the last year, including the progress on Last In Line's third studio record, the recent release of Phil's first two singles from his forthcoming solo record ("Please Don't Make Me Wait" and "Fly Again"), his time in Ozzy Osbourne's band, co-writing the massive single "Shot In The Dark", as well as Phil's thoughts on the authentic art of songwriting. The pair also discuss the decline of hard rock and heavy metal's mainstream popularity in America, the importance of record stores and vinyl, and as always; so much more. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 35 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sydney is joined by acclaimed hard rock and heavy metal vocalist, Geoff Tate (ex-Queensrÿche, Operation: Mindcrime, Sweet Oblivion). The two dive into Geoff's most recent project, Sweet Oblivion, and the upcoming release of the group's sophomore record entitled 'Relentless' on April 9th, 2021 via Frontiers Records. The pair discuss the recognized similarities between the Sweet Oblivion sound and the classic Queensrÿche records hard rock fans have come to cherish, Geoff's involvement with the metal opera group Avantasia including his time on the band's 2019 world tour, Geoff's journey in creating his own red and white wine brand, 'Insania' curated in Germany, and much more! Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!

On Episode 34 of the Metal From The Inside Podcast, Sea of Tranquility's own Pete Pardo joins Sydney for the first episode of its kind as the pair reveal their Top 10 favorite songs from iconic hard rock band: Whitesnake. Along with unveiling his Top 10, Pete speaks about his beginnings as a Whitesnake fan, his longtime fandom of rock legend David Coverdale, and more. The two discuss the similarities and differences of varying eras of Whitesnake's long-standing career, from underrated records such as 1978's 'Trouble' to 1989's 'Slip Of The Tongue', the unique sound of 1984's 'Slide It In', the band's current line-up, and more. Stay up to date with the Metal From The Inside Podcast on all of our socials: Instagram (@metalfromtheinside), Twitter (@MFTIOfficial), Facebook (@metalfromtheinside), YouTube (Metal From The Inside), as well as at www.metalfromtheinside.com!