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Good Evening METALHEADS! Its Thursday and time for a brand new episode of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and  " Metal Forever Mark" welcome  MMROC Correspondent "Metal Walt" back to the show to play our debate game of Metal or NOT Metal.  The guys are presented with six brand new songs from unidentified artists and they debate whether the tracks qualify as METAL OR NOT METAL! It's a fun way to hear some new music, talk metal and bust some chops.  Enjoy the weekend, jam some tunes and always remember to KEEP IT HEAVY!!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy St.Pattys's Day Metal Heads. To keep with the spirit of the Irish we welcome one of their own to this weeks show.  Jon 'The  Mc Vernomatic " Verno welcomes Irish Rocker Ricky Warwick to the show. Metal Forever Mark and "McVernomatic" share some past concerts shenanigans in a holiday edition of METAL CONFESSIONS. Ricky Warwick is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter, and the lead singer with Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy. He is also the frontman for the Scottish hard rock band The Almighty. with whom he achieved chart success in the UK throughout the 1990s. Warwick has released several solo albums and performed with a variety of other bands and artists, and also fronts his own band, The Fighting Hearts, to showcase his solo material.Warwick gained notoriety when he was asked to join a revised version of Thin Lizzy by long time thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham. In September 2009, Gorham began to assemble a new version of Thin Lizzy, and in May 2010 a new line-up was announced. Joining Gorham was original drummer Brian Downey, long-standing keyboardist Darren Wharton, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, and singer Ricky Warwick from The Almighty, while Marco Mendoza returned to fill the bass guitar role. In April 2011 the band announced that Vivian Campbell would be leaving Thin Lizzy amicably to rejoin Def Leppard after one final gig on 28 May. He was replaced by Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus.[46] On 28 August, it was announced that Damon Johnson of Alice Cooper's band would be replacing Fortus for Thin Lizzy's tour of the US with Judas Priest. Fortus returned to tour with Guns N' Roses for the rest of the year, and Johnson has since replaced Fortus permanently. On 10 October 2012, Thin Lizzy announced that the new material would not be released under the Thin Lizzy name, but would be released under the name of Black Star Riders.. According to Gorham, this was "out of respect to Phil Lynott and the legacy he created", though he confirmed that the new material would feature the classic Thin Lizzy sound. Ricky Warwick announced that the group would cease regular touring as Thin Lizzy at the end of 2012,  Today sees Ricky Warwick release his first solo record in five years with 'When Life Was Hard And Fast'. To celebrate the release of the new album, For the process of recording the album, Ricky was joined by Robert Crane (Bass), Xavier Muriel (Drums) and Keith Nelson (Guitar) as well as a number of special guests including Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Andy Taylor formerly of Duran Duran, Thunder's Luke Morley, Dizzy Reed of the mighty Guns 'N Roses and even Ricky's daughter Pepper. Keith also produced the new album, having previously worked with Buckcherry, Blackberry Smoke and Alice Cooper. Keith noted that "Ricky is a true Rock-n-Roll soul... he’s got incredible stories to tell and a unique way of telling them. It’s been an honor to be asked to partner and contribute to this record.” Vernomatic gets the details of how Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy have a unique connection to the Metal world. Great listen and A superv way to celebrate with our Irish friends.  https://youtu.be/ayqMcr9JOOs Facebook.com/rickywarwickofficial Twitter.com/rickywarwick Instagram.com/rickywarwickofficial     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas Cheer to All Metal Heads! We are in the holiday spirit and sharing a fun interview with professional concert bootlegger "Metal Walt". Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and Metal Forever Mark welcome Metal Mayhem ROC show correspondent "Metal Walt" to the show.  The guys discuss "Metal Walts " 30 plus years of  following hard rock and heavy metal bands around the world, and capturing there live concerts. Walt shares what propelled him to start recording concerts, the lessons   learned along the way and the chance meetings with some of his rock Idols. Metal Forever Mark reminisces with Walt about the times in NYC and hanging out with the HALFORD guys. Vernomatic goes one on one with Walt on a Epic segment of MT.RUSHMORE of Metal and shares his own concert schnanagens. All this and more .. Happy Holidays Everyone.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heavy Holiday Metal Heads!  They say it's better to give than to receive, so we're doing our part and handing out a dose of old school metal. We did some research and was able to locate Katon De Pena from legendary 80's thrash/metal band HIRAX for lesson in the history of thrash.  Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno is joined by MM Roc's Show Producer Mike Anthony for a deep dive into the history of HIRAX. Katon explains what it was like for heavier bands like Hirax, Metallica, Slayer and Dark Angel in glam metal infested LA in the early 80's and what led to the eventual migration to San Francisco.  Other topics covered include the history of Rampage Radio and the record vault and what really went down at Fender ballroom in Long Beach, California.  If you're unfamiliar with the band than you're in store for a lesson in the history of thrash, from one of the pioneer's of the movement. Katon shares insight on what Hirax is up to in 2020 and gives us his Mt. Rushmore of Metal gigs.  Feature Interview Show links: https://open.spotify.com/track/55owPrhRs7JtGD0Uoc5Thp?si=OrgGKwOCTUuL0clprhqLow https://open.spotify.com/track/5aLjkTzqJDvv7ibeANVtRB?si=0bcLOxMuRvCnpJ3mTHbLBA https://hirax.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal/posts/hirax-home-big-cartel-official-hirax-recordsvinyl-albums-merchandisehttp https://twitter.com/hiraxofficial?la Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays #metalheads. We'e excited to profile a kick-ass all metal internet radio station tonight "Metal Mike." Tyler, Co-Owner of "That Metal Station.com" gives us the low down on all the wide variety of specialty metal shows hosted by metal heads all around the world. Mike shares the history of the station and gives us insight on where they are headed in 2021. Metal Forever Mark has an exciting segment of "Streaming For Vengeance" tonight and the Vernomatic goes into the vault for a deep cut!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Hard Rock photographer Mark "Weissguy" Weiss joins The Vernomatic and MetalForever Mark to discusses his new book "The Decade that Rocked 1980-1990." Mark shares enticing behind the scene stories of shooting such 80s rock gods as Ozzy Ozbourne, Motley Crue, Metallica, Van Halen, Judas Priest and countless others. A must listen for any metal Head of any age!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark go head-to-head in a Debate Episode. Show covers two debates, one being FIRE 'N ICE- (Warren Di Martini of Ratt VS George Lynch Of DOKKEN) And then the guys discussed what really killed Metal in the 90's? Was is grunge? Or overexposure? Find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vernomatic catches up Reb Beach of Winger and Whitesnake to discuss his new instrumental release and Rebs 30 years as a recording artist. Metal Forever Mark directs a SUPER SIZE version of Streamimg for Vengeance- New Music from Accept ACDC Butcher Babies and more.. MM ROC correspondent SOUTHERN CAL visits with a update on NWOBHM veterans ANGEL Witch.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vernomatic And Metal forever Mark Catch up with "METAL VISIONARY" Sean Peck from Death Dealer. Sean discusses The bands new CD "Conqured Lands " as well as his involvement with The Three Tremors and other musical outlets. Vernomatic also Interviews Terry Le Roi - from LeROI XII. They discuss how LEROI XII recruited members of the Metal Community to record cover of the DIO classic STAND UP AND SHOUT for Charity.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vernomatic talks with Kelly Nickels about New L.A.Guns CD "Renagades" New Music from Armored Saint in our "Streaming For Vengeances" segment. We also profile new music from two up and coming bands - Spirit Adrift from Phoenix Arizona and Shrapnel from The U.K.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark Interview Metal Band WICKED.. Danny Doll shares the "VISION" of the band and details about the January 2021 album release. Metal Mathem ROC correspondent Metal J shares details of "LIFE ON THE ROAD " in the music Business and Tonights Mt.Rushmore is METAL CHICKS.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark concentrate on new streaming Releases.. Music from AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Hammerfall and Accept.  Tonights feature Interview is with Bob Nalbandian the director of the new Metal Documentary "BAY AREA GODFATHERS" -The Riveting story of the Bay Area Metal Scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview discussion with Greg Renoff Author of the Ted Templeman Book and also Van Halen Rising. Take a "deep dive" into the history of Van Halen. Regardless if you classify VH as a Rock or Metal band, they certainly influenced generations of metal bands, and were part of the early days of the LA "Hair Band" explosion. You will enjoy this interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cliff Burton OBSERVANCE SHOW.. Exclusive Interview Tonight on Metal Mayhem ROC.. Andrew Wroblewski-Engineer on Metallica's Kill Em All shares ALL details for the first time ever.. Heavy Metal Expert "The Cranker" divulges all his stories from when The Metallic Overdrive Radio show Jocks Let Metallica live with them for two weeks... EXCLUSIVE peek into the Kill Em All ERA.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon "THE VERNOMATIC" Verno and MetalForever Mark catch up with Arena Rock Legend Don Dokken to discuss the bands new 2020 Release- DOKKEN -THE LOST SONGS 1978-1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno catches up with Tom Lorenzo from BLOODFEAST. The two metal Heads discuss The band in 2020# and sets the record straight on the past. Vernomatic also plays some music spanning the bands 30+ year Career. We also profile 2 up and coming Internet Radio Shows and a undergrounds' Metal Podcast specializing in local metal bands in Rochester NY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Forever Mark catches up with legendary STRYPER founder, vocalist, guitarist and producer Michael Sweet to discuss the bands new 2020 album "Even The Devil Believes" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vernomatic welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC correspondents Southern Cal and "THE CRANKER " to discuss The Metallica Drive in concert the mid 70s and early JUDAS PRIEST tours. Also paying tribute to the late Power trip Vocalist Riley Gale and UFO bassist Pete Way. Plus more from Mt.Rushmore of Metal Drummers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Metal" Mike Chlasciak is a Polish-American musician. Best known as the guitarist for Halford, led by Rob Halford. With well over a million records sold, Chlasciak and Halford have toured the world several times over with the likes of Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe. Metal Mike also performed or recorded with other metal legends and bands such as Testament, Joqcim Cans, Ralf Scheepers, Sebastian Bach and even Jim Bruer; the heavy metal comedian! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal Mayhem ROC 8.13.2020. full show Episode Includes up to date METAL NEWS. On The Road segment (Metallica's Drive-In Gig and the Sturgis Event.) NEW MUSIC: Streaming For Vengeance- (New Primal Fear, Live Dee Snyder) and going over new music with Mt. Rushmore of Metal: Bassists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices