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The Music Is Life PodcastA Chat with Bettina France of MeanstreakI recently sat down with Bettina France, lead vocalist of legendary NY metal band Meanstreak. After touring as the opening act for Dream Theater/Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist John Petrucci, the ladies of Meanstreak went back into the studio to record one of the best EPs I have heard all year - the "Blood Moon" EP. Bettina and I discuss the reunion of Meanstreak, the writing and recording of the new EP, and catch up on conversation like two old friends who have not seen each other in decades...even though we had only just met 5 minutes prior to...
2024-07-0656 min
The Music Is Life PodcastA Chat With Bitty of DeathwishLou Mavs returns with Music Is Life Podcast after a long hiatus. This time around, he's with Deathwish's Eric "Bitty" Hammers to discuss the new album "The Fourth Horseman" (available now from Beer City Records), life on the road with DRI, his history with professional wrestling, funny stories from the road, and more.
I'm back, and it's good to be home.
2024-07-0345 min
The Music Is Life PodcastGreat Last Minute Christmas Gifts - with special guest Bob Mango#christmas #gifts #lastminutesuggestion #podcast #thecreativesspacepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #hardrock #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #musicislifepodcast #cinema #fashion #graphicdesign #prowrestling #tv #literature
Join Lou Mavs and his friend and co-host Bob Mango as they discuss some last minute Christmas gift shopping ideas to meet your budget.
Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com.
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2023-12-2141 min
The Music Is Life PodcastWelcome to The Creative’s Space Podcast!#podcast #thecreativesspacepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #hardrock #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #musicislifepodcast #cinema #fashion #graphicdesign #prowrestling #tv #literature
Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com.
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2023-12-2101 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 108: The Buddy Rich Tapes with James “JL” Lillquist#buddyrich #highschoolband #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #goodmusic #hardrock #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid
James Lillquist (Rat Salad Review, Saturdays In The Fall) and I listen to the Buddy Rich tapes and hear what Buddy was like as a bandleader. In turn, James and I dissect our experience as members of our school bands. Pretty introspective!
Check out my band Severed Angel at https://SeveredAngel.com.
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2023-11-2545 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 107: Wrestlechat with James Lillquist of Rat Salad Review/Saturdays In The Fall#wrestling #darksideofthering #terryfunk #wrestlemania #vincerusso #jeffjarrett #thehannibaltv #mikegraham #devonnicholson #wwe #wwf #wcw #dynamitekid #jimcornette #deathmatch #newjack #gangstas #britishbulldog #brianpillman #aew #podcast #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid
James “JL” Lillquist of Rat Salad Review and Saturdays In The Fall joins Lou on this episode where they talk a little Kiss, a little Whitechapel, and a whole lot of wrestling. Some of the topics include:
* The Wrestlemania 3 match between “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat
* The late, great Terry Funk
* Smoky Mountain Wrestling
* Jim Cornette
* A great new podcast called Wrestling Shoot Interviews (WSI) with James
* Deep South Wrestling an...
2023-10-051h 22
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 106: SPECIAL EDITION - Gus G of Firewind!#gusg #firewind #ratsaladreview #podcast #metal #guitar #jacksonguitars #blackstaramps #thessaloniki #greece #stillraging #afmrecords #bluray #live #centurymedia #dreamevil #snowyshaw #ozzyosbourne #pauldianno #music #musicislifepodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #goodmusic #hardrock #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid
Firewind is back with a new live album and Blu-ray collection called “Still Raging” to celebrate 20 years of the band (available September 1st on AFM Records). Lou Mavs sits down with founding member and guitarist Gus G to discuss the recording of the live album, gear, and his collaborations with the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne, former King Diamond drummer Snowy Shaw in Dream Evil, and his recent performances with original Iron...
2023-08-1833 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 105: Guitarist Mark Valentino (Armada)#music #podcast #armada #musicislifepodcast #longisland #rock #markvalentino #paulreedsmith #line6 #projektkaos #guitar #oceanside #newyork #armadarockband #blamegod #grindcore #kiss #acefrehley #stevelukather #nealschon #ironmaiden #metallica #killemall #spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic #ratsaladreview #goodmusic #hardrock #metal #hardcore #allartisvalid
From humble beginnings in Mineola, NY to his current role as guitarist and songwriter for mainstay Long Island rock band Armada, Mark Valentino is no stranger to the studio and the stage. A renaissance man who is a multi-instrumentalist, Mark feels at home on-stage with Armada bringing some of the best original rock and roll coming out of an area that is mostly known for their tribute and...
2023-06-131h 20
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 104: John Pinna (The History of Rock Report)#johnpinna #thehistoryofrockreport #aggregate #news #coverland #thehistoryofrockandroll #kissnation #bottomsup #unmasked #longisland #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #severedangel #drudgereport #bonginoreport
I'm back after a long hiatus. Very proud to have on the podcast today my friend John Pinna, a fellow Long Island musician (Coverland, The History of Rock and Roll, ex-Kiss Nation, ex-Bottoms Up, ex-Unmasked) who has a new music news aggregate site called The History of Rock Report. We discuss his music career, the benefits of being a musician in a local scene, and his new site that is meant to bridge all music-related news across one package.
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2023-06-1357 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 103: Matthew Mikolow of Mikolow Beats (Pt. 3) with Special Guest Anthesianz#matthewmikolow #mikolowbeats #anthesianz #indonesia #muladhara #havanaheat #rootchakra #musicislifepodcast #queensny #podcast #production #mixing #mastering #rock #hiphop #electronic #ratsaladreview #independentart #allartisvalid
On the conclusion of my 3 part interview with Matthew Mikolow of Mikolow Beats, we are joined by an artist from Indonesia who has a hit single in his home country of Indonesia with “Muladhara.” I’m proud to announce our special guest - the rising independent Indonesian pop singer Anthesianz.
Thank you to both of my guests for blessing my podcast with your presence.
To find out more about Matt Mikolow and Mikolow Beats, check out the links below.
Website - https...
2023-06-1319 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 101: Matthew Mikolow of Mikolow Beats - Part 1#matthewmikolow #mikolowbeats #musicislifepodcast #queensny #podcast #production #mixing #mastering #rock #hiphop #electronic #ratsaladreview #havanaheat #music #metal #hardcore #allartisvalid
Proud to have my friend and fellow hot sauce fan Matthew Mikolow back on the show. Today we discuss his music project Mikolow Beats, how he got into production, and how Indonesian pop artist Anthesianz requested to work on a track with him.
This is Part 1 of a 3-part interview. Be on the lookout for the rest of the episodes coming soon. Also, this episode is a huge milestone for the podcast, because it’s our 100th episode. Thanks to all of you fo...
2023-06-1347 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 100: SPECIAL EDITION - Wayne, Lou, George and Alex of Severed Angel (Rat Salad Review)#severedangel #ratsalasreview #sliptrickrecords #waynenoon #alexrepetti #georgedimitri #loumavs #infinitespectrum #tensionrising #timelesshaunt #projectressurect #docreinhart
Rat Salad Review is back! This time, Lou and Wayne are joined by their bandmates Alex and George to discuss their band Severed Angel and their new album (soon to be released on Sliptrick Records).
Check out the band over at https://linktr.ee/SeveredAngel. Go listen to and buy their singles over at https://SeveredAngel.Bandcamp.com.
2023-06-1349 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 99: SPECIAL EDITION! Severed Angel (Wayne Noon and Lou Mavs) on That Metal Station#severedangel #metal #band #runandhyde #thatmetalstation #radio #podcast #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast
Marc Alden Taylor of The BS Sessions with Marc and Jerry was cool enough to interview Lou Mavs and Wayne Noon of Rat Salad Review to discuss their new band Severed Angel on his radio show on That Metal Station.
Thank you, Marc, for being a great interviewer and an awesome guy.
To find out more about Severed Angel, go to https://linktr.ee/SeveredAngel.
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2023-06-1324 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 98: Mark “Coopa” Cooper and Breanne “Breezy” Powell of Sygnal to Noise#sygnaltonoise #humancondiition #letmein #lonelyisthenight #michaelbrandvold #hardrock #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid
My guests today are Vocalist Mark "Coopa" Cooper and Bassist Breanne "Breezy" Powell of the exciting rock band Sygnal To Noise. We discuss their new music, touring, and much more.
Thank you to Michael Brandvold of Michael Brandvold Marketing.
Find out more about Sygnal to Noise at https://sygnaltonoise.com.
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2023-06-1330 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 97: Paul and John Janik of Gene Simmons Money Bag Sodas#kiss #genesimmons #moneybagsodas #johnnieryan #pauljanik #johnjanik #soda #endoftheroad #rockandrollallnite #lickitup #musicfromtheelder #alive #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid
It’s not often I get to speak to great independent business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss their product officially licensed by one of the most successful musicians ever who is a bonafide rock star. I’m proud to have on the show today Mr. Paul Janik, Jr. and Mr. John Janik, the makers and distributors of Gene Simmons Money Bag Sodas, where we discuss their history and their business today. We also discuss our favorite Kiss albums, because as Kiss fans…well, that’s...
2023-06-1342 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 96: Prof. William Irwin (Author - “The Meaning of Metallica: Ride The Lyrics”)#williamirwin #metallica #philosophy #ridethelyrics #meaningofmetallica #metal #popculture #pennsylvania #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #jameshetfield #larsulrich #kirkhammett #cliffburton #jasonnewsted #roberttrujullo #davemustaine
I had the pleasure of having author and philosophy teacher Prof. William Irwin on my podcast to discuss his new book “The Meaning of Metallica: Ride The Lyrics” (available now). Thank you to ECW Press and Prof. Irwin for making this happen.
To find out more about Prof. Irwin, his links are:
Email - williamirwin@kings.edu
Twitter - Https://twitter.com/williamirwin38
Buy Prof. Irwin’s books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/William-Irwin/e/B001H9...
2023-06-1359 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 95: Brian Tatler of Diamond Head (42 Years of “Lightning to the Nations!) (Rat Salad Review)#briantatler #diamondhead #lightningtothenations #amievil #theprince #helpless #itselectric #nwobhm #hardrock #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid
I've had the honor of interviewing many great people. It's very rare when I get to interview a legend in the world of Heavy Metal, a man who is single-handedly credited for spawning the creation of Thrash Metal when Metallica covered "Am I Evil." That day has come, and I'm proud to have as a guest, celebrating 42 years of the classic "Lightning To The Nations"...from Diamond Head, Mr. Brian Tatler.
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2023-06-1334 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 94: Michael Brandvold (Michael Brandvold Marketing; Three Sides of the Coin) - Part 2#michaelbrandvold #kiss #podcast #ratsaladreview #marketing #musicindustry #paulstanley #acefrehley #genesimmons #petercriss #musicislifepodcast #threesidesofthecoin #musicbizweeklypodcast #rock #vinnievincent #ericcarr #brucekulick #unmasked #musicfromtheelder #dynasty #lickitup #crazynights
Part 2 of my interview with Michael Brandvold of Michael Brandvold Marketing takes an awesome turn. We talk fandom, and the importance of timeline on perspectives of fandom. We also discuss certain timelines and members of the band Kiss, and trust me when I say - I'm appreciative he even came on this podcast to discuss it when he could have just spoken about it on his own.
Thank you again, Mike, for coming onto the Music Is Life...
2023-06-1348 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 93: Michael Brandvold (Michael Brandvold Marketing, Three Sides of the Coin) - Part 1#michaelbrandvold #kiss #podcast #ratsaladreview #marketing #musicindustry #paulstanley #acefrehley #genesimmons #petercriss #musicislifepodcast #threesidesofthecoin #musicbizweeklypodcast #rock
It’s an honor and a privilege for me to have Michael Brandvold of Michael Brandvold Marketing on the podcast. Many of you may know him from his YouTube channel (which has over 11,000 subscribers) and his work with rock legends Kiss. Mike, along with Ralph Viera and others, were instrumental in my pursuit on podcasting.
In part one of my 2-part interview with him, we discuss his experience leading up to him working with Kiss and his opinions on what bands need to do today to ge...
2023-06-131h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 92: Lloyd Kaufman - The King of Independent Film#troma #lloydkaufman #toxicavenger #shakespearesshitstorm #newyork #independentfilm #horror #comedy #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #interview #movies #podcast #allartisvalid #melbrooks #astoria #queens
Ladies and gentlemen…we got him.
Lloyd Kaufman, the creator of the Toxic Avenger, and the president of Troma Entertainment (the world’s longest running independent film studio).
Let’s watch!
Official Website: https://www.troma.com
Watch Troma Now: https://watch.troma.com
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2023-06-131h 02The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 91: Kevin Vonesper (Vonesper Studios)#dukeyflyswatter #hauntedgarage #greenjello #greenjelly #kevinvonesper #podcast #musicislifepodcast #michaelsonye #blooddiner #bmovies #horror #metal #punk #comedy #billmanspeaker #dannycarey #coheedandcambria #newyork #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid #gwar #oderusurungus #blothar #michaelbishop
My guest today is Kevin Vonesper, a filmmaker and musician from New York. Kevin, a member of the seminal punk rock puppet show band Green Jelly (pronounced Jello) is currently making a film on the life of Michael Sonye, aka Dukey Flyswatter of Haunted Garage, aka the screenwriter of “Blood Diner” and more.
Kevin has an Indiegogo campaign that is running through until the end of May 2022. Please support him to make this film a reality.
http...
2023-06-131h 07The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 90: SPECIAL EDITION - “The Toxic Avenger” with “Just The Cheese Please”#toxicavenger #troma #lloydkaufman #podcast #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast #justthecheeseplease #movies #comedy #newyork #newjersey #1980s #cultclassic #boonton #statenisland #healthclubhorror #brooklyn #allartisvalid #michaelherz #marktorgl#mitchellcohen #andreemaranda #cindymanion #jenniferbabtist #garyschneider #robertprichard #patryanjr #rlryan #usaupallnight #horror #scifi
I was happy to be invited on my favorite movie discussion podcast “Just The Cheese Please” with the lovely Tara J and the amazing Adam, where we discussed one of my favorite films “The Toxic Avenger,” directed by Lloyd Kaufman (under the alias Samuel Weil) and Michael Herz. A good time was had by all in our discussion. Thank you to Adam and Tara for having me on; I look for...
2023-06-131h 25The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 89: ALYXX, The Angelic Syren#alyxx #officialalyxx #singer #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #evanescence #withintemptation #yellowcard #askingalexandria #female #womeninrock #ratsaladreview #metal #rock #allartisvalid
I first heard about Alyxx when her Instagram feed came up on as a recommendation. I was drawn to her image, and then I heard that voice. Hence why the episode is called “The Angelic Syren,” because she has a powerful, amazing voice that draws you in and demands your attention. Her song “This War” was the one that won me over, and we talk about her process for writing songs and choosing the songs she covers.
Needless to say, I’m a fan of Alyxx...
2023-06-1338 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 88: Ivan Hruska of Hollywood Apocalypse#hollywoodapocalypse #podcast #ivanhruska #mobrecords #princessivan #princessivy #shelovestragedy #ericasolitairechappell #ventage #babyghost #samkat #rockandroll #sunsetstrip #croatia #germany #aerosmith #motleycrue #rancid #theoffspring #nofx #badreligion #gunsnroses #nirvana #joshrandy #jrandy #theramones #blondie #cbgb #newyorkdolls #canada #losangeles #california #la #laca #prettyboy #blind #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid
As per recommendation from my friend Josh Randy of MOB Records, I’m proud to have a breakout musician on the podcast.
Ivan Hruska was born in Croatia and has lived in Germany, Canada, and The United States. Since Ivan was a child, the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Nirvana, Aerosmith, and punk rock influenced Ivan to be a songwriter and musici...
2023-06-1327 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 86: SPECIAL EDITION - In Defense of Peter Steele with Special Guest Baron Misuraca#petersteele #typeonegative #carnivore #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #podcast #metal #hardcore #retaliatiom #slowdeepandhard #originofthefeces #bloodykisses #octoberrust #worldcomingdown #lifeiskillingme #deadagain #brooklyn #ny #goth #indefenseof #carnivoread #sheerterror #baronmisuraca
For almost 40 years, the music of Peter Steele, Carnivore and Type O Negative has been in the public consciousness. Peter was one of the most charismatic frontmen that ever graced a studio or a stage. Him and his band mates (Keith Alexander, Louie Beato, Kenny Hickey, Josh Silver, Sal Abruscato, and Johnny Kelly) are responsible for influencing generations of musicians, whether they be from his home city or Brooklyn (Life of Agony, Biohazard), or from Louisiana (Crowbar...
2023-06-1325 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 85: Baron Misuraca of Carnivore A.D. (Part 2)#baronmisuraca #carnivoreAD #sheerterror #darksidenyc #vasaria #petersteele #darksideofthecon #nosferatu #typeonegative #alexhorley #infleshandspirit #belalugosi #louiebeato #marcpiovanetti #keithalexander #brooklyn #brooklynny #ny #newyork #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #paulbearer #darksidenyc #vampirelounge #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #goth #darkwave #nyc #newyorkcity #lamours #cbgb #lamoureast #albion #batcave #downtime #motorhead #plasmatics #wendyowilliams #lemmy #lemmykilmister #heavymetal #vampirella #greghildebrandt #comics
Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Carnivore A.D’s Baron Misuraca. In this episode, we cover the following:
The formation of Carnivore A.D.
The formation of Motorplasma (a tribute to the music of Motorhead and the Plasmatics)
Baron’s friendship with Wendy O. Williams
Carnivore A.D.’s...
2023-06-1359 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 84: Baron Misuraca of Carnivore A.D. (Part 1)#baronmisuraca #carnivoreAD #sheerterror #darksidenyc #vasaria #petersteele #typeonegative #alexhorley #infleshandspirit #belalugosi #louiebeato #marcpiovanetti #keithalexander #brooklyn #brooklynny #ny #newyork #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #paulbearer #darksidenyc #vampirelounge #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid #goth #darkwave #nyc #newyorkcity #lamours #cbgb #lamoureast #albion #batcave #downtime #motorhead #plasmatics #wendyowilliams #lemmy #lemmykilmister #alexhorley #heavymetal #vampirella #greghildebrandt #comics
Sheer Terror...Darkside NYC...Vasaria...all important bands in the world of underground art in New York City. One name these bands all have in common - Baron Misucara.
From his beginnings in Benshonhurst, Brooklyn, NY, Baron had an interest in comics, heavy metal and punk rock. Considered one of...
2023-06-1341 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 83: Thomas Edward Seymour (VHS Massacre)#vhsmassacre #vhsmassacretoo #podcast #troma #tomseymour #independentfilm #thomasedwardseymour #astoria #longislandcity #queens #newyork #ny #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #paramount #comcast #disney #fox #sony #warnermedia #lloydkaufman
A while ago, I came across an amazing documentary called “VHS Massacre” on Amazon Prime, regarding cult/exploitation/genre films and the decline of physical media. Recently, the sequel “VHS Massacre Too” was released, but it was only available for purchase. So I bought it, watched it, loved it, and reviewed it. The day I released the interview, by sheer good fortune, or kismet, or luck, or by me reach out to him, the filmmaker Thomas Edward Seymour was down to...
2023-06-131h 08The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 82: SPECIAL EDITION - In Defense of Lloyd Kaufman with Special Guest John Brennan#johnbrennan #lloydkaufman #troma #shudder #amc #joebobbriggs #rumors #thelastdrivein #horror #comedy #music #newyork #ny #longisland #astoria #queens #hellskitchen #nukeemhigh #shakespearesshitstorm #shakespeare #thetempest #cancelculture #bigpharma #michaelherz #independentfilm #cinema #underground #california #hollywood #diy #darcythemailgirl #cwpost #nyu #newyorkuniversity #returntonukeemhigh #museumofthemovingimage #podcast #sgtkabukimannypd #dougsakmann #kabukiman #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast #allartisvalid
I was an intern at Troma after graduating Bryant High School at the age of 17. My first internship was as a pre-production assistant on Troma’s Terror Firmer (directed by Lloyd Kaufman. I honestly felt as though I was in a safe environment. The crew and Lloyd looked out for me.
John Brennan - a man I’m ha...
2023-06-1311 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 81: John Brennan from Shudder’s “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” (Part 2)#johnbrennan #thelastdrivein #troma #shudder #amc #joebobbriggs #lloydkaufman #horror #comedy #music #clutch #newyork #ny #longisland #astoria #queens #hellskitchen #nukeemhigh #albania #shakespearesshitstorm #shakespeare #thetempest #cancelculture #bigpharma #michaelherz #independentfilm #cinema #underground #california #hollywood #diy #darcythemailgirl #cwpost #nyu #newyorkuniversity #returntonukeemhigh #museumofthemovingimage #podcast #sgtkabukimannypd #dougsakmann #kabukiman #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast #allartisvalid
Part 2 of my interview with Mr. John Brennan.
John Brennan is one of the most talented people I know. A musician, an actor, a producer, a director, and a writer, John cut his teeth on independent productions with his friends in high school before making his way to CW Post to study film. Making a pilgrimage...
2023-06-1349 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 80: John Brennan from Shudder’s “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” (Part 1)#johnbrennan #thelastdrivein #troma #shudder #amc #joebobbriggs #lloydkaufman #horror #comedy #music #clutch #newyork #ny #longisland #astoria #queens #hellskitchen #nukeemhigh #shakespearesshitstorm #shakespeare #thetempest #cancelculture #bigpharma #michaelherz #independentfilm #cinema #underground #california #hollywood #diy #darcythemailgirl #cwpost #nyu #newyorkuniversity #returntonukeemhigh #museumofthemovingimage #podcast #sgtkabukimannypd #dougsakmann #kabukiman #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast #allartisvalid
John Brennan is one of the most talented people I know. A musician, an actor, a producer, a director, and a writer, John cut his teeth on independent productions with his friends in high school before making his way to CW Post to study film. Making a pilgrimage to California to test his skills at writing, he...
2023-06-1344 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 79: Emmet Otter and the World of Jim Henson, Part 2 - Electric Boogaloo!#emmetotter #jugbandchristmas #jimhenson #podcast #muppets #frankoz #davegoelz #richardhunt #jerrynelson #jerryjuhl #jonstone #donsalhin #fazfazakas #paulwilliams #muppetshow #muppetbabies #sesamestreet #fragglerock #labyrinth #darkcrystal #christmastoy #christmaseveonsesamestreet #muppetfamilychristmas #jimhensoncompany #disney #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #music #comedy #allartisvalid #christmas #holidays #bearinthebigbluehouse #riverbottomgang #riverbottomnightmareband #nightmare #nightmareband #part2 #electricboogaloo
James "JL" Lillquist of Beyond Bushido and Rat Salad Review joins me on part 2 of the Music Is Life Podcast discussion on "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas." WARNING - THIS EPISODE IS NOT KID-FRIENDLY!
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2023-06-131h 07The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 78: A Discussion on Emmet Otter and the World of Jim Henson (Part 1)#emmetotter #jugbandchristmas #jimhenson #muppets #frankoz #davegoelz #richardhunt #jerrynelson #jerryjuhl #jonstone #donsalhin #fazfazakas #paulwilliams #muppetshow #muppetbabies #sesamestreet #fragglerock #labyrinth #darkcrystal #christmaseveonsesamestreet #christmastoy #muppetfamilychristmas #samandfriends #wilkinscoffee #wheelsflutesandcrowns #jimhensoncompany #disney #planetoftheapes #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #music #comedy #allartisvalid #stjohnsuniversity #museumofthemovingimage #astoriany #astoria #christmas #holidays #bearinthebigbluehouse
Today’s episode of Music Is Life Podcast is a special one. Growing up, I was a huge fan of Jim Henson’s Muppets, and I still am. One of the best things to watch around the Christmas holiday season is “Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas,” among other Henson specials.
For Part 1 of our discussion on Emmet Otter and Jim Henson, I’...
2023-06-131h 06The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 77: Top 10 Favorite Genesis Songs with Tara J of Just The Cheese Please#genesis #thelastdomino #philcollins #tonybanks #mikerutherford #petergabriel #stevehackett #trespass #nurserycryme #foxtrot #lambliesdownonbroadway #trickofthetail #windandwuthering #secondsout #andthentherewerethree #duke #abacab #threesideslive #invisibletouch #wecantdance #callingallstations #livethewaywewalk #musicislifepodcast #justthecheeseplease #justthecheesepleasepodcast #ratsaladreview #podcast #music #rock #progressiverock #allartisvalid #intheairtonight
For my last new episode of 2021, I’m proud to have on as my special guest the lovely and talented Miss Tara J, from the Just The Cheese Please Podcast. Tara and her co-host Adam are two of the new podcasters who will be bringing their show to the Rat Salad Review Network in 2022. We are beyond happy to have them aboard to discuss their love for cheesy mo...
2023-06-131h 08The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 76: A Conversation with Mick Wall (Kerrang!, Classic Rock Magazine)#mickwall #kerrang #nwobhm #rainbowinthedark #marketsquareheroes #runtothehills #sounds #uk #blacksabbath #thinlizzy #vowwow #bowwow #ronniejamesdio #dio #maclolmdome #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #monstersofrock #music #allartisvalid #joeelliott #jimmypage #defleppard #mamasboys #johnmacmanus #statusquo
Lou Mavs is joined by Rat Salad Review's Manny Mejias to have a conversation with esteemed UK journalist Mick Wall, and discuss Mick's new book "Rainbow In The Dark - the Authorized Biography of Ronnie James Dio."
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2023-06-1337 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 75: Helen Collen - Photographer, Costume Designer, Artist (Part 2)#helencollen #photography #costumedesigner #artist #defleppard #philcollen #brooklyn #ny #sunypurchase #purchase #brooklyntech #prince #mother #broadway #suny #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid #music #helencollenphotography #chingychapman #vegan
The conclusion of our 2 part interview with Mrs. Helen Collen. We wrap up loose ends from the previous interview, mention where you can find out more about her, and two charities she works with - Black Girls Rock and www.BeatStageThree.org.
Also - Helen takes time to answer 5 questions from the Def Leppard Diehard Fans Facebook group, led by Ms. Karen Fairchild-Meyer.
Many people may know her as the wife of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. What...
2023-06-1346 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 74: Helen Collen - Photographer, Costume Designer, Artist (Part 1)#helencollen #photography #costumedesigner #artist #defleppard #philcollen #brooklyn #ny #sunypurchase #purchase #brooklyntech #parisisburning #willininja #houseofninja #houseofxtravaganza #xtravaganza #morrisday #prince #mother #broadway #suny #cinema #coma #movies #cannibalholocaust #suspiria #darioargento #rugerrodeodato #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #allartisvalid #music #helencollenphotography
I have one statement to describe Mrs. Helen Collen - she ROCKS! Taken aback by her photography from her Instagram page, I thought it would have been a great opportunity to have her on the show to discuss her history, experience, and how she captures the moment to create stunning and breathtaking photography.
Many people may know her as the wife of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen...
2023-06-1353 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 73: Lorelei Shellist - Model, Author, Fashion Designer (Part 2)#loreleishellist #runwayrunaway #thedreamdress #defleppard #steveclark #mentalhealth #selflove #selfworth #rockandrollhalloffame #joeelliot #ricksavage #viviancampbell #philcollen #pyromania #hysteria #recovery #addiction #donhenley #theeagles #california #modeling #paris #karllagerfeld #chanel #sheffield #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #music #allartisvalid
Denise Escobar and I are proud to present Part 2 of our interview with Lorelei Shellist - model, author, fashion designer, singer, actress…there’s nothing she can’t do.
The previous episode talks mostly about her book and career. In this episode, we discuss The Dream Dress by Runway Runaway Collection, the VH1 film “Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story, her friendship with the band, and of course - the la...
2023-06-1347 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 72: Lorelei Shellist - Model, Author, Fashion Designer (Part 1)Never in a million years did I think I would get this interview.
In 1998, when I was 17/18, I was still (even after their popularity had waned in the face of the mainstream) a diehard Def Leppard fan. Steve Clark was one of my earliest guitar influences, right up there with Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. When their VH1 Behind The Music special aired, I first saw Lorelei Shellist, who was Steve's fiancee. The way she spoke about him was so loving, and offered a perspective of him that differed from the band and the industry as a whole.
It...
2023-06-1355 min
The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 71: Actor Carl Crew (Blood Diner, California Institute of AbnormalArts, Fourth Watch Files)#carlcrew #californiainstituteofabnormalarts #fourthwatchfilespodcast #blooddiner #thesecretlifeofjeffreydahmer #actor #horror #comedy #rustydefage #dinolee #kingofwhitetrash #rickburks #davidbowie #adrianbelew #dayindayout #gladysknight #maurypovich #billosco #jackiekong #fleshgordon #aliceinwonderland #theunderacheivers #ciabnormalarts #halloween #horrorween #urbanlegends #theunknowncomic #thetrailsidekiller #davidjosephcarpenter #thesleepinglady #jerrycrew #bigfoot #bloodfeast #herschelgordonlewis #gore #california #vestronvideo #lightningpictures #lionsgate #eraserhead #pinkflamingos #gambling #tutmancafe #uncleanwar #midnightmovies #bmovies #movies #horrormovies #horrorcomedy #anwarnamtut #lanettelafrance #tootie #kimfields #factsoflife #thefactsoflife #michaelnamtut #georgenamtut #drewgodderis #michaelsonye #dukeyflyswatter #hauntedgarage #surfnazismustdie #troma #toxicavenger #thetoxicavenger #sheetar #wrestling #prowrestling #allartisvalid #shayesaintjohn #shayestjohn #kiev #kievfm #therustydefageshow #saturdaynightlive #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #barnumofburbankboulevard
I am blessed to have my first ever actor on this first ever Horrorween Edition of the Music Is Life Podcast - M...
2023-06-1350 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 70: MASADA - Professional Wrestler; Exiled ArtifactsThe man, the myth, the legend...MASADA. A name that strikes fear in the hearts of competitors of the squared circle and brings excitement to the hearts of fans around the world. From his beginnings in Texas, he trained with Rudy Boy Gonzales and Shawn Michaels at the Texas Wrestling Academy, and made his way to NWA Wildside, Ring Of Honor, IWA Mid-South, and then to Japan in Big Japan Pro-Wrestling. There, he made his name and became an internationally-known athlete who found more popularity than ever before in his return to the United States. Many championships were earned, including...
2023-06-131h 18The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 69 (YEAH!): Top 5 Mustaches in Rock ‘n’ Roll - with James Lillquist of Beyond BushidoMy buddy James Lillquist of Beyond Bushido where we talk our top 5 favorite mustaches in rock and roll (all in good fun) and news in the wrestling world, from Dark Side of the Ring (specifically The Plane Ride From Hell) and AEW.
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2023-06-131h 20The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 68: Erica Solitaire Chappell of She Loves Tragedy#shelovestragedy #ericasolitairechappell #sooverit #prettycity #switchblades #raw10 #youmademe #bloodonmyhands #mobrecords #mobmusic #slayer #danzig #sistersofmercy #agathachristie #dance #louisville #kentucky #losangeles #california #laca #losangelesca #ny #newyork #theater #paris #france #london #darkwave #newwave #indie #alternative #punk #fashion #cheesecake #aperfectcircle #solongandthanksforallthefish #maynardjameskeenan #billyhowerdel #tool #bettiepage #bettypage #acting #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #music
The name - She Loves Tragedy. The brainchild of one Erica Solitaire Chappell. An artistic femme fatale, one that hasn’t been seen in ages in the world of popular music, and that’s all about to change. Originally hailing from Kentucky, she moved to LA to branch out into the world of entertainment. With a ba...
2023-06-1337 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 67: Top 10 Favorite Def Leppard Songs with Denise Escobar (The AVG Podcast)#defleppard #top10 #favoritesongs #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardrock #music #annevgrazianifoundation #avgpodcast #onthroughthenight #highndry #pyromania #hysteria #adrenalize #whenloveandhatecollide #batman #superman #davidleeroth #sammyhagar #vanhalen #dccomics #thedarkknightreturns
I am joined on this episode by my special guest - my dear friend Denise Escobar (aka Lady Dee) of the AVG Podcast, who is my newest addition to the Music Is Life Podcast family, and will contribute to future episodes - to discuss our top 10 favorite Def Leppard songs. Also, Dee gets to talk about her podcast and the charity that it’s for, and we each get to tell a funny story about the other. Al...
2023-06-1342 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 66: Steve Shaver, Sean Smitty and Johnny Fila of To The Pain#tothepain #longisland #heavymetal #musicislifepodcast #metalallegiance #alexskolnkck #mikeportnoy #phildemmel #markosegueda #johnbush #newyork #stereogarden #patchogue #patchogueny #livemusic #x #fender #gibson #paulreedsmith #gear #ratsaladreview #beer #decayanddecadence #revolution #amityville #blackthorn51 #elmhurst #rosstheboss #manowar #helloween #accept #scorpions #randyrhoads #eddievanhalen #yngwiemalmsteen
Long Island’s To The Pain are back and ready to take the stage again. I had the pleasure of meeting them at Decay and Decadence V in Bay Shore, NY, and got along incredibly well with all of them. On the show with me, I’ve got guitarist/founder Steve Shaver, guitarist Sean Smitty, and bassist Johnny Fila. Seriously - check these guys out!
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2023-06-131h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 65: Joe Rubino and Joe “The Mouth” Garces of The Ice Cold Killers#theicecoldkillers #newyork #storiesfromthegrave #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #5050 #youredeadtome #thedearlydeparted #punkrock #hardcore #newyorkhardcore #nyhc #nyhardcore #motherfunkers #tick #icecoldkillers #frankcariola #sundance #bayshore #glenbenton #deicide #tokenentry #killingtime #charlottenc #charlotte #nc #northcarolina #ricflair #fourhorsemen #generalgeorge #georgefullan
SEE THE ICE COLD KILLERS AT THE FOLLOWING SHOWS!
Sat, Sep 11 @ 6:00PM - Cherry Street Station, (Wallingford, CT)
Sun, Sep 12 @ 2:00PM - A7/Niagra (NY, NY)
Friday, Sep 17 - Amityville Music Hall (Amityville, NY)
Sat, Sep 18 @ 12:00PM - Indian Larry Block Party, (Brooklyn, NY)
If Lemmy were alive today, he’d gladly give the thumbs up to the best band doing NY Street Punk today. If rock is dead, then th...
2023-06-1345 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 64: Munsey Ricci (Skateboard Marketing, Metal Contraband)#skateboardmarketing #radio #promotion #munseyricci #thirtyyears #metal #hardrock #heavymetal #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #anchor #diamondhead #motorhead #lemmy #dio #ronniejamesdio #rainbow #blacksabbath #heavenandhell #kingdiamond #mikkeydee #scorpions #u68 #newyork #longisland #holymother #miketirelli #sevendust #nothingface #afi #rockisdead #rockisnotdead #troma #metalcontraband #chelseanelsonfernandez #imagesofeden #yngwiemalmsteen #johnlowery #john5 #helloween #mercuryrecords #cmj #saschagerstner #spitfirerecords #eaglerockentertainment #kochrecords #cmcinternationalrecords #ironmaiden #defleppard #saxon
How many people can say they do what they love? How many people say “rock is dead” without knowing all the facts? How many people stay loyal in a business where the bottom line is sales and revenue?
In the world of Munsey Ricci, loyalty and brand building are part of t...
2023-06-131h 16The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 63: Lele Rose (Singer/Songwriter) and Ernie Layug (Out-Of-Time Productions)#lelerose #outoftimeproductions #ernielayug #ernestlayug #photography #videography #music #singersongwriter #piano #pianist #livemusic #photographer #videographer #mentalhealth #friendship #therebelmedium #band #drugaddiction #drums #drummer #musicvideo #california #virginia #washingtondc #eastcoast #westcoast #farmingdale #newyork #ny #lockdown #pandemic #interview #losecontrol #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #anchor #anchorfm #podcast #interrupt #funny #comedy #touching #brotherhood #motown
Lele Rose is a young, up and coming California musician. Influenced by the classic artists of the Motown era, jazz and by pop-music, she creates an original sound that many today are not doing. Her new single “Nothing Lasts Forever” is available now on all streaming media platforms.
Along with Lele, we have Ernest “Ernie” Layug of Out-O...
2023-06-131h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 62: Jawn Whitten of Shockwire#shockwire #superquest #canada #badassguitarriffs #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #jacksonguitars #jawnwhitten #howtometal #shockwirerock #cheapbeer #guitarstrings #gibsonexplorer #helix #aprilwine #maxwebster #helix #peterborough #ontario #montrealexpos #torontobluejays #rush #triumph #anvil #metal #heavymetal #hairmetal #guitars #comedy #daffyduck #threestooges #southpark #thesimpsons
What do you get when you combine guitar virtuosity, hard rock and heavy metal influences by the classic 1980s sound, and a great sense of humor? You get Shockwire – the brainchild of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada’s Jawn Whitten.
Forming Shockwire from the ashes of SuperQuest (https://youtube.com/user/superquestrock), Jawn took his love and talent for music, comedy, and content creation, and took it up 10 steps (some...
2023-06-131h 03The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 61: Christopher Leopold Hackman of Human Barbie#humanbarbie #indie #losangeles #california #wyoming #acoustic #getalife #becarefulwhatyouwishfor #crystalmirror #thetruthiscoming #music #lifeofed #chrishackman #christopherhackman #christopherleopold #christopherleopoldhackman #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #analog #mobhitrecords #mobmusiccollective #tonysantana #thecure #madonna #beck #nineinchnails
Thanks again to Mr. Tony Santana of Mob Hit Records, another artist was brought to my attention that I felt deserved praise, recognition, and a platform to promote their music.
Human Barbie, the lo-fi indie project of Mr. Christopher Leopold Hackman, has music running through his veins. From his humble beginnings in Wyoming, his biggest musical influences were whatever was the pick of the month from mail order services from Columbia House. What it...
2023-06-1344 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 60: Ventage - The Voice of SpokenSoul#ventage #spokensoul #hiphopsoul #fengshui #thespokensoulvolone #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #hiphop #soul #randb #jazz #positivity #music #mobmusiccollective #tonysantana #michaeljackson #mobhitrecords #babyghost #mariahcarey #whitneyhouston #aliciakeys #daeone #chrisray
Ventage’s new EP “The Spokensoul, Vol. 1” is out now on all available streaming media platforms.
Recommended to me by Mr. Tony Santana of Mob Hit Records, I came across her music in the spring of 2021, and fell in love with her honesty, transparency and vulnerability in her music. I have to thank him and Babyghost for solidifying my asking her to be on the show, which she graciously accepted.
In a world where everyone is keeping it “re...
2023-06-1348 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 59: Mike Tirelli (Holy Mother, Messiah’s Kiss)#miketirelli #holymother #vanhalen #meanstreet #fairwarning #massacrerecords #metal #messiahskiss #greggiordano #russellpzutto #jamesharris #deesnider #twistedsister #stereogardenli #randycoven #jackstarr #burningstarr #jackstarrsburningstarr #longisland #newyork #wacken #dio #ronniejamesdio #helloween #blacksabbath #dreamtheater #johnpetrucci #mikeportnoy #charliedominici #rainbow #holydio #hammerfall #primalfear #yngwiemalmsteen #zebra #bobbyrondinelli #randyjackson #felixhanneman #axelrudipell #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #heavymetal #powermetal #ernieball #manowar #ericadams #michaelkiske #riot #riotv #markreale #firedownunder #napalmrecords #recordrelease #jameyhatebreed #jameyjasta #hatebreed
HOLY MOTHER PERFORMING AT STEREO GARDEN IN PATCHOGUE, NY - THURSDAY, JULY 29TH - DEE SNIDER’S RECORD RELEASE PARTY!
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Holy Mo...
2023-06-131h 03The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 58: Robert Garven of Cirith Ungol#cirithungol #robertgarven #halfpasthuman #brutishmanchild #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #nightdemon #jarvisleatherby #talkingmaiden #keepittruefestival #keepittruefest #keepittrue #metal #heavymetal #americanmetal #americanheavymetal #elric #wolf
REPOSTED FROM RAT SALAD REVIEW ON MAY 12, 2021 WITH PERMISSION.
For ONE NIGHT ONLY, I was in charge of Rat Salad Review. The episode aired on May 12th, 2021, and I was joined by none other than Drummer #RobertGarven for the band #CirithUngol. We discussed some history of the band, as well as their new EP “Half Past Human.”
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2023-06-1356 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 57: Stephen Reid Nemeroff (Left of the Slash)#leftoftheslash #alternativerock #stephennemeroff #stephenreidnemeroff #guitar #newyork #california #guitar #musicislifepodcast #tool #soundgarden #aliceinchains #nirvana #kurtcobain #blacksabbath #smashingpumpkins #billycorgan #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #vanhalen #fairwarning #pinkfloyd #animals #thedivisionbell #davidgilmour #maynardjameskeenan #ozzyosbourne #tonyiommi #frankzappa #supernaut #fenderguitars
Left Of The Slash, is an alt-rock band based in Los Angeles, CA created by band member Stephen Reid Nemeroff in his hometown of New York City in 2005. The band’s riffs and melodies are inspired by a range of subgenres including Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Indie Rock, Punk and Grunge. Their style of music is influenced by Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Sonic Youth, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, TOOL, The Sm...
2023-06-1356 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 56: Poison Ivory - Singer, Songwriter, and Visual Artist#poisonivory #thefilth #cancersurvivor #music #gospel #soul #rhythmandblues #rockandroll #fenderguitars #taylorguitars #visualartist #singer #songwriter #janisjoplin #jonimitchell #mobhitrecords #mobmusiccollective #mobhitfamily #mobmusicfamily #daeone #tonysantana #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #guitar #fuckcancer
POISON IVORY - Musician, Recording and Performing Artist, Owner & CEO of Art Poison World.
Poison Ivory is a recording and performing artist (vocals, guitar, songwriter, arranger) fusing Alternative, Trip Hop, Reggae, and Blues. Known for her unique vocals, satirical tongue-in-cheek lyricism, and visual storytelling, shue is also a painter and designs her own merchandise and clothing line. She attribute’s her unique perspective from growing up as a minister's kid around her father's West Hollywood mi...
2023-06-1347 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 55: Adhnan Sulaiman of The Poynt#adhnansulaiman #thepoyntnyc #friedmanamplifiers #friedmanamps #morleypedals #emgpickupa #suhrguitars #astoria #astoriany #bangladesh #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #guitar #music #christopheramott #eddievanhalen #dimebagdarrell #dingbatz #dingbatznj #johnpetrucci #dreamtheater #yngwiemalmsteen
THE POYNT - LIVE AT DINGBATZ IN CLIFTON, NJ! SATURDAY, JULY 3RD, 2021!
I became friends with Adhnan Sulaiman of The Poynt on social media. What drew me to him was his amazing talent and his awesome choice of guitar - a lime green Suhr. This was a guitarist with all the right influences (Eddie, Dimebag, Yngwie, Petrucci, Chris Amott), yet you couldn’t find a more interesting image. He doesn’t use a Floyd Rose bridge, but a two...
2023-06-131h 00The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 54: SASCHA GERSTNER OF HELLOWEEN!#HELLOWEEN #SASCHAGERSTNER #PUMPKINSUNITED #SKYFALL #BESTTIME #FEAROFTHEFALLEN #OUTFORTHEGLORY #MASSPOLLUTION #ANGELS #RISEWITHOUTCHAINS #INDESTRUCTIBLE #ROBOTKING #CYANIDE #DOWNINTHEDUMPS #ORBIT #GOLDENTIMES #SAVEMYHIDE #WEAREREAL #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #GERMANY #ROCKINRIO #music #kaihansen #michaelkiske #andideris #michaelweikath #markusgrosskopf #daniloble
German international recording artists Helloween's new album "Helloween," which unites classic-era members Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske with the current lineup of Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Markus Grosskopf, Sascha Gerstner and Dani Loble, is out now on Nuclear Blast Records. I am honored to have Helloween guitarist/songwriter Sascha Gerstner as my guest. Sascha was generous enough to give me a half hour of his time to discuss the band...
2023-06-1329 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 53: BZ Bwai of Krooked Trees#bzbwai #krookedtreez#mobhitrecords #reggae #dancehall #hiphop #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #music
I mostly am known for promoting metal and hardcore music. However, one thing you need to know about me - I just love good music. And BZ Bwai doesn't write and perform just good music...he writes and performs GREAT music. Whether it's solo or his band Krooked Treez, this young man from Belize is taking California by storm, and ready to rock stages all around the world with artists of all genres. Not just a reggae/dancehall musician, but an overall well-rounded (and well-grounded) musician. Having performed on stages from...
2023-06-1350 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 52: Tim Montera and Denney Fischel from SickLife#sicklifeny #nyhc #metalcore #longisland #shakerspub #oakdale #nassaucounty #newyorkhardcore #sicklife #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview
SickLife are a hardcore band based out of Long Island, NY. I’m very happy to have Tim (vocals) and Denney (guitars) as my guests tonight, as we discuss their history, influences and future goals.
The last 15 months have been a tumultuous time for musicians, and a testament to all the bands that have stuck it out, stayed creative and focused, and stayed hungry for long-term success. SickLife counts as one of them. One of the few bands from their scene that is over-flooded with cover bands, top 40 bands, tr...
2023-06-1341 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 50: Rob Castoria (AKA Big Rob) of Merauder and Maniac Rise (Part 1)Opening track - “Speak and Be Heard” by Rob Castoria
Rob Castoria (AKA Big Rob) and I became friends through Instagram. When I saw he was in one of my favorite NYHC bands Merauder, I reverted back to being a kid again, as I reminisced of having discovered them for the first time when I heard “Find My Way” on a Century Media Records compilation. The more I got to know him, we discussed having him on the podcast to talk about his story, which I’m honored to have done so.
Rob started playing in bands in the 1980s with Metal...
2023-06-131h 08The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 49: Damiano Christian of Sacred Oath (Part 2)#damianochristian #sacredoath #boltguitars #rockhouseschoolofmusic #rudysarzo #americanidol #ozzyamerica #rockofages #ozzyosbourne #randyrhoads #vinnievincent #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #jacksonguitars #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #defleppard
How do you top an already great interview with a great musician? Follow it up with Part 2!
Mr. Damiano Christian of Sacred Oath is back for the 2nd and final part of our near 3-hour discussion, and we go into many things, including his trademark “Jerk-In-The-Box” Bolt Guitar, performing with Rudy Sarzo and Brian Tichy, American Idol (yes; THAT American Idol), his job as a music teacher at Rock House School of Music, his bands Sacred Oath, Ozzy America and Rock of Ages, Vinn...
2023-06-131h 05The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 48: Damiano Christian of Sacred Oath (Part 1)#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #sacredoath #damianochristian #ozzyamerica #rockofages #rockofagesdefleppardtribute #guitar #allartisvalid
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Damiano Christian during the spring of 2020 when him and I were asked to participate in a benefit song/video for essential workers during the beginning of the pandemic. What came out of that was a mutual respect and friendship.
Damiano was born to entertain, IMO, as he.can do it all - play music (guitar, piano, write, read), sing (including opera), dance (ballet), and teach (Rock House School of Music in Connecticut). Personally, I believe you get out of this world what you...
2023-06-131h 08The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 47: BABYGHOST - An Alternative to the “Alternative”#babyghost #babyghostmusic #alternative #strangedaze #strangerdejavu #inretrospect #singer #songwriter #singersongwriter #looppedal #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #mobmusiccollective #mobhitrecords #mobhitfamily
I came across the music of BABYGHOST when they were brought up to me by Mr. Tony Santana of Mob Hit Records (aka MOB Music Collective). While working with many different artists, he told me that BABYGHOST would be right up my alley. He was definitely right.
A recent college graduate, music has played an important role in their life since inception. By taking all those influences they grew up along with what they ended up getting into once they reached adulthood, with everything mixed...
2023-06-1344 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 46: Gordon Tittsworth and Steve Dorssom of Images of Eden#imagesofeden #angelborn #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #metalchurch #doro #pavementmusic #yngwiemalmsteen #allartisvalid
It was a pleasure to have Gordon Tittsworth (lead vocals) and Steve Dorssom (drums) of the band Images of Eden on The Music Is Life Podcast. We discuss their new album “Angel Born” (available now on Pavement Music in stores, online, and on all streaming platforms), their past tour with metal legends Metal Church and metal queen Doro Pesch, their upcoming tour with neoclassical pioneer Yngwie Malmsteen, making music videos and producing new music in today’s volatile climate we call the music industry.
I love this band - they have t...
2023-06-131h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 45: Melissa Kuch - Independent Author and Entrepreneur#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #thehypothesisofgiants #independentwriter #melissakuch #melissakuchauthor #marawealth
I'm honored to have author Melissa Kuch on the show today. She's the author of "The Hypothesis of Giants" young adult book series, and many short stories and one act plays. 2 of her plays have been part of the Strawberry One Act Play Festival in New York City. Today, Melissa talks about her journey as a young corporate executive who took a great risk by self-publishing her first novel, how that risk broke open the doors to help Melissa write an entire 4-part series, and how her courage gave her the confidence to...
2023-06-131h 12The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 44: Josh Randy (FKA Tony Santana) of MOB Records#musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #mobmusiccollective #tonysantana
Music Is Life Podcast returns with an exclusive interview featuring Tony Santana of M.O.B. Music Collective. Tony speaks of his journey as a musician to head of his own label, and why disrupting the status quo of the music industry will keep it thriving and surviving. In his own words, he's bringing the truth - the truth of M.O.B. Music Collective.
Follow Tony and M.O.B. (Music Over Business) at the following pages:
Tony Santana: https://www.instagram.com/tonysantanaofficial/
M.O.B. Music Collective: https://www.instagram.com/mobmusiccollective/
If...
2023-06-131h 15The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 42: Lou Mavs’ Top 10 Favorite BandsThank you for the past 40 episodes and 2 years. 1000+ listens shows you guys care about what I’m doing. I’m going to keep going, so here’s a history of what led up to the creation of the show, and what my top 10 favorite bands are. Enjoy!
2023-06-131h 05The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 33: The ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) SpecialLou is joined by Wayne Noon (aka Da Boss of www.RatSaladReview.com) and pro-wrestler Eric Adamz of the Beyond Bushido Podcast to talk about the music, the memories, and the greatness that was Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Also, Wayne, Eric and Lou play some ECW-related music trivia. Let’s get EXTREME!
2023-06-132h 16The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 31: Lou’s 40th Birthday Hot Sauce Extravaganza...and a brief epilogueFans of First We Feast’s Hot Ones on YouTube, Lou and his friends AJ Baker, Allen Long, and Matthew Mikolow (Coco Mocha Media on YouTube) partake in 10 hot wings (the sauces get hotter with every wing) and 10 music-related questions. Shout-out to Michael Lamothe of www.MARAWealth.com for hosting, and Cindy Jairam of Coco Mocha Media and The Good News Crew Podcast for video. Also a brief epilogue after the outro. Watch the video on Rat Salad Review and Coco Mocha Media.
2023-06-1359 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 29 (V2.0): The Five Cinematic Faces of The Joker#thejoker #batman #greekgodpapadon #cesarromero #jacknicholson #heathledger #jaredleto #joaquinphoenix #thedarkknight #suicidesquad #joker #timburton #joelschumacher #christophernolan #davidayers #toddphillips #adamwest #michaelkeaton #christianbale #benaffleck #justiceleague #batmanvsuperman #dccomics #warnerbrothers #robertdeniro #taxidriver #maniac #joespinell #williamlustig #martinscorcese #gotham #gothamcity #cameronmonaghan #markhamill #margotrobbie #batmantheanimatedseries #whysoserious #yougetwhatyoudeserve #comics #dcu #thedarkknightreturns #thekillingjoke #multiplechoice #onebadday #conspiracyhorsemen #newforceorder #nfo #haminmediagroup #binhamin #hmg #ratsaladreview #music #podcast #musicislifepodcast #ratsaladreview #metal #hardcore #rock #allartisvalid
In anticipation of the new film "The Batman" with Robert Pattinson that will be released in March of 2022, I decided to revisit an old episode I did regarding my favorite comic book villain.
Back in August of 2020, I recorded and released...
2023-06-131h 25The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 28: Return of the Roundtable - Our Top 10 Metal AlbumsMatt Mikolow and Bob Mango return to “Music Is Life” with Lou Mavs where we discuss our top 10 Metal albums. Some you may like, or love, or hate, or make you say WTF. REMEMBER - these are OUR OPINIONS! And if you don’t like that? Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special message.
2023-06-131h 42The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 27: Priorities Matter (and My Involvement with the Long Island “Stars”)In a time of pandemic and social decay, priorities matter. The last 100 days for your host in a nutshell.
2023-06-1356 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 26: “Darkside of the Ring: The Death of Owen Hart” review with Wayne Noon (aka DA BOSS!)Wayne Noon of Rat Salad Review joins me on this discussion of “Darkside of the Ring: The Death of Owen Hart.” And Wayne grills me on “Cannibal Holocaust” (no pun intended).
2023-06-131h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 25: Dark Side of the Ring, Cannibal Holocaust, and RIP Bob KulickMy opinion on this season of Dark Side of the Ring, a farewell to Bob Kulick, and my review of “Cannibal Holocaust” (SPOILERS!).
2023-06-1353 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 24: A Red Storm ReunionAside from music, I cherish my friends and family most. This episode, I reunite with my old friends from St. John’s Univeristy - Bob Mango and Matt Mikolow. We talk about what it was like as music fans then and now. Please support Matt by checking out his personal training website: https://alphaflexfitness.com/, and also check out his YouTube channel that he owns with his lovely lady Cindy Jairam: Coco Mocha Media. Enjoy!
2023-06-131h 36The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 23: Will Live Music Return?Ehhh...it could...it may not...I have no idea!
2023-06-1336 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 22: Divisiveness (like gravity) killsWhich 80s throwback baboons do I call out on this episode?
2023-06-1343 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 21: Rhymes with SharonaWhat I’ve been doing since this broke out, and a suggestion on what all musicians should do when it’s over.
2023-06-1340 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 20: A word for the pariahs and pundits in music...SCRAM!Uugh! Another night, another rant for the ills of the music industry. Enjoy.
2023-05-2354 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 19: Farewell Tours, Moneygrabs, and the 2020 Hall of Shame, aka Party & BSMoneygrabs! Moneygrabs EVERYWHERE! And the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Shame Inductees
2023-05-2343 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 18: The Professor Has Left The Building (RIP Neil Peart)My tribute to the greatest drummer ever IMO.
2023-05-2352 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 17: How I got back into playing guitar onstage...and is the music industry template dead?So from 09-17, I was playing bass onstage. I explain the necessity on why I started playing guitar again. Also, my thoughts on radio DJ’s who shill for legacy artists while ignoring current artists. Plus...is Frank Marino right? Are we seeing the death of the music industry?
2023-05-231h 01The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 16: Allan Holdsworth - why have you not heard of him!? And music news aka MONEYGRAB!Lotsa music news about recent reunions (aka MONEYGRAB!) and also my opinion on the late, great Allan Holdsworth.
2023-05-2338 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 15: Scorsese’s not wrong, Spielberg’s out of touch, and Cameron sucks!Going a little off the beaten path with this episode. My reviews of “Joker” and “Dolemite Is My Name” (spoilers!) while analyzing statements from Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and that schmuck James Cameron. Plus, James Gunn rules!
2023-05-2354 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 14: Social Media...or how Nikki Sixx’s past came back to haunt himCall back on points from last week (R&RHoF, EVH), and discussing Nikki Sixx’s tirade on Steel Panther. Plus, why I think social media is great...but mostly why I can’t stand it too.
2023-05-2350 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 13: The Rock & Roll Swindle (aka The Hall of Sham...or Shame) (EXPLETIVES INSIDE!)You don’t set out to join the hall of fame when you play music. So why should we care about it? Simple - we don’t! (By the way; I tried editing certain words because I curse a lot on this episode...but editing takes too much effort, so f**k it; LOL!)
2023-05-2350 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 12: Beware of who?My opinion on musicians and artists who were influential, but horrible human beings.
2023-05-2337 min2023-05-2341 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 10: A Life in Comics with Dean Plakas (first interview!)Enjoy this podcast where I’m joined by special guest Dean Plakas and we talk about his history in comics and what he’s doing now.
2023-05-231h 28The Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 9: My Top 15 Most Tolerated Van Hagar SongsUpdates, some music news, and my most tolerated 15 Van Hagar songs (get over it!).
2023-05-2341 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 8: Be a shining star, or be Vinnie VincentEither live by your word and deliver, or be Vinnie Vincent. Your choice. How? Listen to the episode and find out.
2023-05-2336 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 7: The Cautionary Tale of The Hired GunWatch the movie “Hired Gun” for a more elaborate take on being a guy in the industry who gets paid to play...and that’s it.
2023-05-2322 minThe Music Is Life PodcastEpisode 6: The Gloves Are Off!Read Steve Lukather’s quote on my Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/MusicIsLifeLouMavs) and you’ll get the point of this episode. Explicit language. You’ve been warned.
2023-05-2330 min
Rat Salad ReviewMusic Is Life Podcast - Marc Alden Taylor interviews Severed Angel (Wayne Noon and Lou Mavs)#severedangel #metal #band #runandhyde #thatmetalstation #radio #podcast #ratsaladreview #musicislifepodcast
Marc Alden Taylor of The BS Sessions with Marc and Jerry was cool enough to interview Lou Mavs and Wayne Noon of Rat Salad Review to discuss their new band Severed Angel on his radio show on That Metal Station.
Thank you, Marc, for being a great interviewer and an awesome guy.
To find out more about Severed Angel, go to https://linktr.ee/SeveredAngel.
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2022-12-2225 min
Rat Salad ReviewLou Mavs Music is Life Episode 20: A word for the pariahs and pundits in music...SCRAM!This week on Music is Life, Lou Mavs goes off the rails on the new Ozzy album, and Rage Against the Machine reunion. No one is safe!Follow Lou Mavs on his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/musicislifeloumavsFollow Rat Salad Review on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RatSaladReviewTwitter @Rat_ReviewInstagram Rat_Salad_Reviewor www.RatSaladReview.com
2020-02-2853 min
Rat Salad ReviewLou Mavs Music Is Life Episode 13: The Rock & Roll Swindle (aka The Hall Of Sham...or Shame)On this episode of Music Is Life with Lou Mavs Lou discusses his thoughts on the latest nominees for the Rock amp Roll Hall Of Fame Lou also discusses the latest goings on with Machine Head main man Robert Flynn since the release of his latest Machine Head song Do Or Die
2019-10-1949 min
Rat Salad Review NetworkLou Mavs Music Is Life Episode 13: The Rock & Roll Swindle (aka The Hall Of Sham...or Shame)On this episode of Music Is Life with Lou Mavs, Lou discusses his thoughts on the latest nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Lou also discusses the latest goings on with Machine Head main man Robert Flynn since the release of his latest Machine Head song "Do Or Die".
2019-10-1849 min
Rat Salad ReviewLou Mavs Music Is Life Episode 12: Beware Of Who?Lou Mavs joins the Rat Salad Review NetworkIn this episode Lou gives his opinion on musicians and artists who were influential but horrible human beings
2019-10-1036 minRat Salad Review NetworkLou Mavs Music Is Life Episode 12: Beware Of Who?Lou Mavs joins the Rat Salad Review Network!In this episode, Lou gives his opinion on musicians and artists who were influential, but horrible human beings.
2019-10-1036 minThe Music Is Life PodcastMusic Is Life: An IntroductionAn intro to a new podcast with Lou Mavs as your host.
2019-01-2304 min