Thunder Underground

In this episode we cover the best albums of 2017. We go over our favorite releases and count down the top 17 albums of the year: 1 Life of Agony “A Place Where There is No More Pain” 2 Sons of Texas “Forged by Fortitude” 3 Living Colour “Shade” 4 Night Flight Orchestra “Amber Galactic” 5 Iced Earth “Incorruptible” 6 Night Demon “Darkness Remains” 7 Warrant “Louder Harder Faster” 8 Rancid “Troublemaker” 9 Black Country Communion “BCC IV” 10 Danko Jones “Wild Cat” 11 Body Count “Bloodlust” 12 Tricounty Terror “Revenge” 13 Inglorious “2” 14 Powertrip “Nightmare Logic” 15 Cheap Trick “We’re All Alright” 16 Prong “Zero Days” 17 Accept “The Rise of Chaos” We cover some honorable mentions as well from Trivium, Sweet & Lynch, HAVOK, Sons Of Apollo, Fozzy, Overkill and Powerman5000. We look forward to new albums in 2018 from Machine Head, Corrosion Of Conformity, Joe Satriani, and hope the Jared James Nichols album sees the light of day. We even throw in some love for non hard rock albums from

In this episode we are joined by Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend. Schuylar returns to the podcast to talk about the album “Few”, writing, opening for Gwar, Heavy Fruit, thoughts on cell phones during concerts, albums in their entirety, KOA camps, Christmas music, passing time on tour, missing family, Home Alone, and a lot more. We kick off the show with talk about the stellar show from Alter Bridge, Sons of Texas and All That Remains, and we play a song from Binding Isaac out of NC. Thank you for listening, and please share! Listen to us on Monday nights at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR, and stream us anytime on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Music and Youtube.

We’ve reached episode 150, and it is time to bring back the first artists we interviewed on TU. In this episode we are joined by Scott and Janna Squires. Scott and Janna talk about the reformation of Down For Five - what led to the breakup, the return, who is playing drums, and what the future holds. Scott talks about playing bass again, Janna goes into the experience of performing with Dokken and the lead up to that moment. We also talk about their band Rocket Science, what goes into the production, playing covers as an opener, Janna singing while playing guitar, shows put on by Doug Burgess and Tom Green at IDL Ballroom, Guns n Roses, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and a lot more. We kick off the episode with talk about the new EP from In Flames, Not So Silent Night, Dead Orchestra at the Shrine. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Chris and Laura of Porch Talk. Chris and Laura drop a HUGE announcement on the podcast, we also get into a conversation about the beginnings of PT, how it has developed, preparing for interviews, Black Jellybean and the Peeps, a new project Chris is working on, HolataFest, Skytown, Sammy Hagar, Slayer, The Plums, Grind, AlterBlood, Christopher Walken, Less Than Human, and Andy Chapman of Fist of Rage makes an appearance as well. We open the show with our tribute to Malcolm Young, and talk about Claim Your Enemy, Sign of Lies, Switchbach and Esc Ctrl at Bad Ass Renee’s.

In this episode we pay tribute to Chuck Mosley, and speak about his new album with Primitive Race. We then get into talk about Our Lady Peace's performance in Dallas, Custom Black returning to Tulsa with Screaming Red Mutiny and Oklahombres, another great show from Warrant, Firehouse and Rocket Science in Tulsa, Metallica's new Master of Puppets remaster box set, Metal Up Your Podcast - an all Metallica themed podcast Jason discovered, Greta Van Fleet's great new release and sound, Stone Temple Pilots coming singer announcement, a coming show from Claim Your Enemy, Sign of Lies, Switchbach and Esc/Ctrl, love for Jared James Nichols, the Houston Astros World Series win, and we play a killer new track from Dryvr. Check this out, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Royal Republic. The band talks to us about touring America, how their sound gives them the ability play with many different acts, developing their sound, the status of a new album, learning to roller skate for the “Baby” video, writing, performing acoustic, music education and musicianship in Sweden, Tom Petty, being the subject of erotic fan fiction, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with talk about RR at Cain's Ballroom, and the stunning performance from Ayron Jones, we play a new song from Slumlord Radio, talk about Metallica's remastered Master of Puppets, and #Dimevision Vol 2. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Ritchie and Mike of Gravehuffer. We talk about their upcoming vinyl release, Bluntface Records, their Celtic Frost cover, their songwriting process, the status of a filling their drummer spot, cassettes, Killer B Guitars, Sinister Guitar Picks, having Carlo Regadas (ex Carcass) play the solo on the track “Your Fault”, Judas Priest, Oil Capital Underground, and a ton more. We kick off the episode with our thoughts on Trivium’s new album, and we play a track from Gravehuffer.

In this episode we are joined by Brandon Kellum of American Standards. Brandon talks with us about Anti-Melody, writing the album, losing his father and guitarist during the process, keeping the songs concise, having songs that stand apart from each other, writing lyrics from a personal standpoint, the experience being under the Victory Records umbrella, the advantages to being an independent band, the plans for new music from AM, playing taco shops, Hanson, the Simpsons, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with talk about the tour announcements from Judas Priest, Saxon, Black Star Riders, Black Label Society, COC, Eyehategod, we throw a shout out to Porch Talk, and Trent thanks Jon and Jes of Sons of Texas for a great restaurant recommendation. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all 5 members of Dryvr. We kick the episode off with talk about the new album from Black Country Communion, BCCIV. The guys in Dryvr then join us to talk about how Brandon Dingler became the vocalist, Brandon’s background with Shyner and beyond, Brandon’s vocal style and writing, the writing process, the chemistry of the new lineup, recording an album, the band’s sponsorships, highlights of their history like opening for Danzig, playing the Axis Stage at Rocklahoma, Nathan and Jude sharing leads, how the Pantera / Type O Negative show inspired them to start a band, In Flames, NAMM, and a ton more. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Bunch and Tom King of Doxy. We kick the episode off with some words about the loss of the mighty Tom Petty, we give a run down of Jackyl at The Sound Room in Fort Smith with Reliance Code, and we play a track from Doxy. Kevin and Tom then talk to us about their new album Freakshow. the writing process, recording at Valcor Sound, what Ryan and Miguel bring to the band. what brought them back together as a band after all these years, Kevin's band Beast getting banned in Sapulpa, OK during the early 80s, melodic rock, Alice Cooper, Warrant, Winger, Bulletboys, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we say a few words about Jake Delling Le Bas, Scattered Hamlet's drummer who has suffered a severe injury, we delve into talk about Sons of Texas' fantastic sophmore album, we talk about Through the Stone's return to Tulsa at Bad Ass Renee's along woith the performances from Sovereign Dame and Claim Your Enemy, we talk about Less Than Humans Battle 4 Kattfest victory and what it says about the band, we discuss the Me and That Man music, and we play some great songs from Stanley's Revenge (OK) and Torpedohead (Germany.) Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by the filmmaker behind "Oil Capitol Underground," the documentary focusing on the evolution of punk music in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bryan Crain, Dave Cantrell and Terry Waska join us to talk about the long process to bring this idea to reality. They discuss the interviews, the history, many of the bands involved, their roles and what they learned throughout the process, the venues featured, the preview screening at Circle Cinema, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with songs from NOTA and Brother Inferior. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode Sprout returns to the podcast. The Screaming Red Mutiny frontman talks about the band’s new music, forthcoming Ep being recorded at Simpson Studios, a new music video, his and Tony’s transition to the new members, what Nick and Jim Bob bring to the band, touring plans, working with Mugen Music, Sony, and more. Sprout also gets into his upcoming solo adventure, writing songs on acoustic and keys, the style of the music, his audition in LA, how he plans to balance both projects, his vocal techniques, some influences that help shape his vocals, an upcoming fundraiser at Aftershock in KC, the state of the Tulsa and Wichita music scenes, Code Orange, Weekend Nachos, and we also get into talk about Living Colour’s great new album Shade, the New York Jets, El Refugio Azteca, and a lot more.

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In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Bible of the Devil. The band talks with us about their tour with High Spirits, playing a garage in Tulsa back in 2001, other memorable shows, great excuses other bands have cancelled with, the current 7” with Leeches of Lore and why they love the band, working with other bands on previous 7” splits, how the horns came about on “I Know What is Right”, the status of a new album, the Chicago music scene, and more!

In this episode we are joined by Brax of Enslaved by Fear and Violent Victim. Brax talks to us about the album American Death Grip, their writing process, the status on new music from ExF, his new tribute band venture with the guys in Maximus, his desire to play death metal, transforming from a death metal elitist into someone who enjoys clean singing, why he loves the Tulsa music scene, playing in Bartlesville, touring, Corey Taylor, Suffocation, his tattoos, Magic getting the ExF tattoo on his neck, playing bass with VV, and more! We kick off the episode with talk about Scattered Hamlet and Big Okie Doom in OKC, and look ahead to the Back to School Bash from Grind, Fist of Rage, Scorned and more. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Bill Leverty of Firehouse. Bill talks with us about his recent single “You’re a Natural”, his cover album “Drive”, his next solo album, his vocals, CJ Snare, his guitar style and development, his guitar lessons, Alsip Guitars, Perry Richardson getting on stage with the band again, having a hit song in 1995 during the grunge/alt rock era, possibility of a new album from Firehouse, songwriting, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Morse, Michael Schenker, playing a lot of countries overseas, and more. We kick the episode off with a song from Chris Green, talk about Devil You Know’s name change, Streets Gone Wild returning, stories about Firehouse, and even Conway Twitty. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Sam and Chris of 3D in Your Face / Midnight Devils. We kick off the episode by paying respect to David Z of Adrenaline Mob. We then talk about some great new songs from Accept and Steelheart. We talk about Saigon Kick’s awesome show in Dallas, we talk about Grind, Reliance Code and Stanley’s Revenge at Murdock’s Bday Bash, and we play a new song from Fist of Rage. We also play a track from 3D in your face, and then we talk to Sam and Chris about their drummer leaving on the tour to Rocklahoma, Jimmy Mess stepping in and playing with little time to prepare, getting bumped up to playing the 2nd stage at ROK, how playing with Midnight Devils differs from 3DIYF, recording with Midnight Devils, Gene Simmons, Michael Monroe, Rancid, Gary Moore, BCC, and more! Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode with are joined by CJ and Dale of Grind. We have the debut of their new song “Bridges”, and we talk about how it came together. We also talk about the plans for the new music, writing, Bryan and JD, their sound, some recent live shows, their upcoming Back to School fundraiser, KISS, Metallica’s show in Dallas, high praise for The Revolutioners, DMG Productions Darkside Stage, Ace Fehley, Reliance Code, Oklahombres, love for Black Stone Cherry. the Tulsa and OKC music scenes, Lamb of God, Fozzy, Dale and Trent bond over WWE and Seth Rollins, and a lot more!

In this episode we are joined by Doc Coyle. Doc talks with us about his new band Vagus Nerve, their new video, writing, new music, trying to work long distance, the chemistry in the band, and what’s to come. He also talks about Bad Wolves, the buzz that is building, working with John Boecklin, Tommy Vext filling in for 5FDP, and what is in the future for the band. Doc also talks about writing “This is Why We Ride” for the new Bodycount album, writing for other artists, the idea behind his The Ex-Man Podcast, the thoughts on joining an established band, the division in metal and hard rock and why we need bands like Ghost, A7X, Volbeat and 5FDP to get big, some memories from God Forbid’s catalog, stories of touring with Metallica while filling in with Lamb of God, NBA talk, and a lot more! We kick the episode off with talk of the recent Rammstein show in Dallas, we play a brand new song from the mighty Ironaut, and we look ahead to our appearance on Porch Talk along with Fist of Rage. Thanks for listening,