Thunder Underground

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of IRONAUT and Void Vator. Erik talks with us about the new music and current happenings with both bands, writing, working with Paul Fig and Ulrich Wild, guitar lessons, The Sword, working with Omicida, touring when he was working with bands like Gypsyhawk, White Wizzard, Scattered Hamlet, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with a great new song from Ironaut, talk about the Diamond Ballroom stop of the Clutch and Zakk Sabbath tour, and we bid farewell to one of Oklahoma's great bands, Even The Dogs. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Ted Aguilar of Death Angel. Ted talks to us about The Evil Divide, how working with Jason Soucof has evolved over the past 3 albums, how great Slayer is to tour with, fans re-discovering DA on this tour, his white on white ESP guitar, the signature model ESP made, his playing speed, Rob’s writing style and how songs come together with him and Will Carroll, their video concepts, Danko Jones saying they are making the best metal out right now, the idea of a Big 4 festival that included a second stage with all the other thrash bands, Metallica using the “Moth” word only a few months after them, and a lot more. We discuss the Slayer / Anthrax / Death Angel concert we attended at Gas Monkey Live, and we play a great track from Less Than Human out of Oklahoma. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar. Johannes talks with us about the writing process of the story behind the Feathers and Flesh concept, thoughts on doing another concept album in the future, stretching their sound and incorporating different styles, the age old question from metalheads “What’s in the water in Sweden?”, touring with different acts like Dark Tranquility, 5FDP and A7X, how much he enjoyed touring with and hanging out with Helloween, their diverse fanbase, how they fit on American radio, playing the trombone, growing up immersed in music, and more. We also talk about recent shows we caught from Max and Igor Cavalera, Ghost, Fist of Rage and Crane Technique. We play a track from Machine in the Mountain, and discuss Avatar as well. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Mark Kendall of Great White. Mark talks to us about the status of their next album, working with Michael Wagener now as well as on their debut in the early 80s, writing with Michael Lardie, what Terry Ilous brings to the band, the writing process of Elation, why he loves live shows, playing festivals like Rocklahoma, Streets Gone Wild and in Europe, playing acoustic shows, MTV, his love of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Carlos Santana, and a lot more. We kick it off with talk about Great White, and we also play the new single from Void Vator out of LA. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Richie Cavalera of Incite. Richie talks about the band’s newest album Oppression, playing the new songs live, what Dru, El bring to band, the importance of the first show on a tour, bringing fans of different metal genres together, how the collabs with Connor Garrity and Jose Mangin came about, working on the Soulfly song “Revengeance” with Max, Iggor and Zyon, the Max/Iggor Return to Roots shows, and he shows a lot of love for Marc Rizzo, Lord Dying, Messhugah, Cancer Bats, Alanis Morrisette, Deftones, and more. We kick it off with talk about the new songs from Glenn Hughes and Korn, the new Evergrey album, some Metallica, and even a shout out to Ump from Motortrain. Thanks for listening, and please share.

In this episode we discuss the Streets Gone Wild festival that took place in Tulsa last weekend. The pre-party at the IDL with Kip Winger and Mike Tramp performing acoustic, we talk all the bands we saw perform the next 2 days including

In this episode we talk about the Rocklafreakinghoma Reunion show from last weekend at Venue Shrine in Tulsa. The event featured Forever in Disgust, Drek, Crane Technique, Machine in the Mountain and SEVERMIND. We talk a bit about each band, as well as what went on earlier in the day at the Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market. We preview the Streets Gone Wild 80's Rock Festival happening this weekend in downtown Tulsa, talk about some of the bands we are looking forward to (Queensrÿche, SteelHeart, Night Ranger, MYCAH, Quiet Riot and more) and we also talk about great new songs from Crowbar and Testament, as well as play the great new single from Scorned out of Arkansas. Thanks for listening, and please share.

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Machine in the Mountain. Joe, John, Doug and Mike join us to talk about the new EP, their sound, benefits to not having a vocalist, naming an instrumental song, the change that is coming, connecting with a live audience, love for The Sword, covering Def Leppard, their past and how they formed, and a ton more. We also talk about the Rocklafreakinghome Reunion show at The Shrine, as well as a recent Def Leppard / Tesla / REO Speedwagon show in KC. Thank you for listening, and please share!

In this episode we talk about the Ride For Dime event in Dallas. We made the trip down to celebrate Dimebag’s birthday, and we talk about the badass sets from COC, Prong, Kyng, Honky, Mothership and more. We discuss meeting Jose Mangin, and why we love him as much as we do. We also talk about Dime’s grave site, Dee Snider’s unbelievable reworking of We’re Not Gonna Take It on the piano, the new Tesla song that Phil Collen of Def Leppard produced, and the new Metallica track. We look at a couple shows coming up this weekend from Scorned, Crane Technique, Agents of Khaos, Devil You Adore, Vague Vendetta and Reliance Code, and we also play some kick ass rock n roll from Grind. Thanks for listening, and please share!

in this episode we are joined by Elias Soriano of Nonpoint. Elias talks with us about The Poison Red, music he loves to listen to on vinyl, the band's longevity, how cell phones have taken over people's live, people staring at phone screens at a concert, Sturgis, memories of playing Ozzfest, performing acoustic, his thoughts on streaming services, and a lot more. We kick off the show with talk about Nonpoint live, another recent show at the Brady from Volbeat and Killswitch Engage, our love for Jesse Leach, Volbeat's great live presence, some coming shows from Scattered Hamlet, Blackfoot, Arkhon, Oklahombres and Screaming Red Mutiny, our farewell to Mike Starkey in SRM, some Olympics talk, and we have a great rendition of the Star Spangled Banner from Andy Chapman of Fist of Rage as well. Thank for listening, and please share!

In this episode we talk about recent shows and album releases. Trent discusses his trip to Dallas and Houston to see Guns n Roses - the songs, the sound, the experience, The Cult, and more. Jason talks about the debut of Through the Stone in Tulsa, and we play a song from Through the Stone as well. We also discuss the new albums from The Dead Daisies and Jackyl, the coming Jackyl show in OKC with Drunk on Monday, Chasing Jenny and Searching for Sanity, and we play a great song from Mind Merchant as well. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Mark "Gus" Scott of Trixter. Mark talks with us about Trixter's recent albums, playing to crowds in the midwest, touring with The Scorpions, his other projects, the aftermath of the massive storm that rolled into Rocklahoma 2008 during Trixter's set (including something Eddie Trunk said), working with John Collura of The Ataris, Pearl Sound Studios, Trixter maintaining all original members, their cover of NIN's "Terrible Lie", Steve Brown playing guitar for Def Leppard, what he did during the band's hiatus, Rick Allen, Alex Van Halen and Van Halen, his drum heads and tone, getting to live the rock star life at an early age, and a ton more. We also talk about the Fort Smith Smackdown this past weekend with The Devil You Adore, Vague Vendetta, Switchback and Severmind, we talk about DMG Productions next Tulsa area show, meeting Jenn Hinrichsen, Through the Stone's upcoming Tulsa performance, and more. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Marq Torien of the Bulletboys. Marq talks to us about Elefante's critical acclaim, Symphony, the status of the next album, Max Baker, writing, Mikkey Dee, performing in front of the Scorpions and Twisted Sister, talking to Dee Snider, people learning to treat each other better, playing guitar at a young age, his mother, Corey Taylor, Slipknot, and a lot more. Paulette from Fist of Rage stops in mid interview to talk to Marq as well! Speaking of Fist of Rage, we talk about all the bands at the Bulletboys show that included them as well as Chasing Jenny and Uncle Freddy w/ Rev Jones. We also talk about the new Alter Bridge track, and we kick it all off with a great track from Ruff Justice. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode Kirk Windstein returns to the podcast, and this time Tommy Buckley and Matt Brunson join in on the talk as well. We talk about their forthcoming album's sound, Todd Strange returning to the band, reuniting with Matt Thomas in OKC, the Carcass tour, being accessible to fans, Jimmy Bower's tips about performing albums in their entirety, seeing Metallica perform Master of Puppets in its entirety, Down performing huge festivals in Europe, Phil Anselmo being awesome to fans, going out and getting beers from fans with Pepper Keenan, KISS not giving Tommy and Eric their own characters, Kiss continuing on with no original members, Ace Frehley's new covers album, Night Ranger, Led Zeppelin, thoughts on Spotify, Tommy lamenting having to go to drum lessons instead of a Kiss concert, buying physical product, the feel of vinyl, and a ton more. We kick the episode off with talk about seeing Arkhon and Smoke Offering opening up for Crowbar, and we play a killer track from Oklahoma's own Smoke Offering as

In this episode we are joined by Jon Olivares and Jes De Hoyos of Sons of Texas. Jon and Jes talk to us about the state of their followup to TU's Album of the Year 2015, writing on the road, acoustic tracks, Loud Park, the European tour with Soil and Saliva, Lamb of God, their thoughts on Spotify, how Razor and Tie has been great to them, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with talk about the SOTX show and the performances of Locust Grove and Blackwater Rebellion, we talk about the Temple of the Dog tour, we talk a bit about the stellar tour package of Trivium / Sabaton / Huntress, we talk about the new album from Nails, and we also play a great track from Xpansion Theory out of Arizona. Thanks for listening, and please share.

In this episode we are joined by all 4 members of Crane Technique. Dennis, Garrett, Micah and Steve talk to us about their sound, their formation, recording at ZombieLife Studios, their previous work, influences, stand up comedy, the name, the future plans for coming music, working with DMG Productions, and a ton more including the love making of Transformers? We kick it off with a killer song from Crane Technique. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Scattered Hamlet. We discuss the status of their new album, the sound of the forthcoming album, the origins of the Beandip nickname, Rich and Adam N attending Lemmy's public memorial, Pokemon, Joad rants on people being responsible, Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed, CBGB's, Guns n Roses, Smokey and the Bandit, and quite a bit of WWE wrestling talk. We kick off the episode with Jason's rant on the Sports Team Crossed With a Band tshirt phenomenon, and talk about Steven Adler performing with GNR... and we end the episode with a rant on Scattered Hamlet not being bigger, and talk about Redwitch Johnny live. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by all four members of Fist of Rage. V, Andy, Paullett and Josh talk to us about their forthcoming album, their sound, writing, Andy's vocals, Paullett transitioning from manager to manager/bassist, stories of opening for bands, Andy dressing up when performing, working with Beau Hill, turtles, Chicago Open Air, and a ton more. We kick off the episode talking about Zakk Wylde's solo tour and Book of Shadows album. Thanks for listening, and please share!

in this episode we are joined by Jeff Sandoval and Mike Araiza. Jeff and Mike talk to us about their great new EP Project Playlist. They talk about fan reaction so far, the production from Chris Collier, Collier's input and help on the songs, having Will Hunt play on some tracks, working with Frank Hannon again, the story behind "Love, Life and Beauty" from the Frank Hannon Band's Six String Soldiers album, Mike's guitar sound, Oni Logan stealing Mike's phone, Mike's collection of guitar riff files, how Jeff keeps track of his lyric ideas, and a ton more! We kick the episode off with one of the tracks from Project Playlist. Thanks for listening, and please share!

In this episode we are joined by Scott Baughn of Deathgrip and Mike DePetrillo of Dryvr. Scott talks to us about the status of Deathgrip’s forthcoming “Demonizer” album, the book he is currently writing about his life, his background of starting playing professionally at an early age, he tells stories from his travels around the world, and talks about playing the drums after being diagnosed with MS. Scott and Mike both talk to us about their trip to NAMM, Silverfox Drumsticks, breaking down music and how a musician hears it differently than a non musician, and we also get an update on Dryvr, play a song from Deathgrip, and a lot more! Thanks for listening, and please share!