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Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Eddie Van Halen Remembered: Keith Roth on Van Halen’s Legacy, Guitar Genius & Five Years Later
It’s been five years since the passing of Eddie Van Halen —
one of the most influential and groundbreaking guitarists of all time. In this
special episode, radio veteran and musician Keith Roth joins hosts The
Vernomatic and Metal Walt to celebrate Eddie’s life, music, and
legacy.
Keith shares his personal experiences meeting Eddie and Van
Halen over the years, offering a rare, first-hand look at the man behind the
guitar hero. Along the way, Vernomatic and Walt recall their own run-ins with
Eddie, swapping stories about the first time they saw Van Halen...
2025-10-0254 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Unforgettable Encounters with Rock and Metal LegendsIn this episode, the Metal Mayhem ROC crew relives unforgettable run-ins with rock royalty. Ever wondered what it’s like to meet your heroes? Metal Walt, Bill the Rager, and The Vernomatic share firsthand encounters with legends from Mr. Big, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motörhead, Slayer, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Saxon, Van Halen, Queensrÿche, and more—plus surprise meetings with Pamela Anderson, Ron Jeremy, and other pop-culture icons. From in-store signings and backstage passes to tour bus hangouts, airport sightings, and unexpected face-to-face moments, these stories take you behind the curtain for the pure adrenaline rush of meeting your i...
2025-08-141h 01
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Eddie Van Halen Turns 70: A Celebration of His LegacyIn this episode, we celebrate what would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 70th birthday with three passionate Van Halen fans! Johnny Beane, creator of the Van Halen-centric Johnny Beane TV, shares how he discovered Van Halen during the Hagar era and his unforgettable encounter with Eddie. Ilan Fong from the What’s Hot In The Strip Club podcast reflects on his love for Eddie’s groundbreaking guitar work in the early days. And Vernomatic dives into his passion for the Roth-era magic that made Van Halen legendary. Don’t miss the Sammy vs. Dave debate—the results may surprise y...
2025-01-2356 minMetal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Eddie Van Halen: 4-Year Death Anniversary Tribute showJoin us as we honor the 4th anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s passing with a special episode reflecting on the band’s early tours. The Vernomatic and Van Halen superfan Dave Dietter, who between the two attended all six of Van Halen’s first groundbreaking tours, share their personal memories and insider stories from the road.In this episode, the hosts dive into the 1978 Van Halen I Tour, recalling the raw energy of the band’s first major performances and how Eddie’s revolutionary guitar style left crowds in awe. On the 1979 Van Halen II T...
2024-10-061h 15Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC: 2023 Year in Review show.Happy Holidays -For the last episode of the year we are presenting a 2023 year in review segment by highlighting and discussing some of the stand out and unique episodes from the past year.Vernomatic, Metal Walt, Ian O'Rourke and Southern Cal drive this fun reflection show, filled with stories from the road, impromptu interviews and run in with some elite metal talent.All bases have been covered in 2023- Authors, Musicians, Photographers, Film Makers and even promoters. We especially take pride in our in-house produced content such as The History Of Metal...
2023-12-2847 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.OVERKILL- NEW CD,NEW TOUR & STILL ROTTEN TO THE CORE.Hello Metal Mayhem ROC Maniacs'.To kick off summer 2023 ,we have an absolutely incredible interview with Bobby "BLITZ" Ellsworth from OVERKILL.We take a deep dive into the new CD SCORCHED with detailed observations on the tracks, our interpretations and plenty of back stories from Bobby.Metal Walt and Bobby discuss the New Jersey metal history,with memories of vintage tri state area shows.Vernomatic and Blitz discuss the live set list, us Touring plans and Bobby takes listener questions. That is just the start of th...
2023-06-0257 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.VAN HALEN -Happy Birthday FAIR WARNING 4/29/ 1981 - VH at their Prime? Best Album ? Greatest Tour?Today we are excited to introduce the inaugural episode of a cool new show we call " Roc n Roll Detention". This is our chance to get granular and take a deep dive into a particular subject in the Roc and Heavy Metal landscape. Have it be a Top 10 lists or "best of" , historic tour or memorable concert, nothing is off limits. Its a fun and creative way to share our passion with the audience. I am joined by co host Ian O'Rourke , from our "HISTORY OF METAL" series and the band MOTORLORD , to help celebrate th...
2023-04-2941 minMetal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.KNUCKLEBONZ-EVH NEXT? RANDY RHOADS SOON AND WHY NO LOMBARDO IN SLAYER SEThttps://knucklebonz.com/Use code 5pcK2023 to receive 10% off your shopping cart. Expires may 11th, 2023.Today we’re here to talk with Tony Simerman, CEO & Creative Director of KNUCKLEBONZ, a company that creates “high-end” collectables of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal music legends.Tony discusses creating Knucklebonz, developing the products and his amazing personal stories behind meeting many of his idols as young kid. VERNOMATIC, Metal Walt and Tony share their personal connection to many of these very limited pieces of collectable metal Art. Tony gives us an update of the on going...
2023-04-271h 14
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.NASTY SAVAGE- "NASTY RONNIE" Galetti admits that after 40 years of Thrashing Metal and Bashing T.V's he has only just begun!Nasty Savage is an American thrash metal band from Brandon, Florida. Formed in 1983 by vocalist "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti. The band has undergone various lineup changes, with Galletti and guitarist David Austin remaining the only constant members, until the latter's departure in 2022.Nasty Ronnie joins show host Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno, co host " SOUTHERN CAL" and show correspondent "BILL THE RAGER" on to discuss the March 24th Orlando show in which Bill and Southern Cal attended. Ronnie reflects on the early Florida death metal scene, NASTY SAVAGE's direct effect on inspiring bands such as Death and O...
2023-04-0656 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.LEGION OF DOOM: Metal/Doom Supergroup form to honor the memory of Eric Wagner. Featuring Current And Former Members Of The Skull, Trouble, Saint Vitus, Corrosion Of Conformity, Pentagram.Have you ever wanted to hear all the heavy in one place? From its origins onward?After the untimely passing of Eric Wagner (Trouble, The Skull), one of doom metal’s most notable and esteemed singers and songwriters, The Skull bassist and bandleader, Ron Holzner, contemplated long and hard on whether it would be possible to carry on. Nine months and a lot of soul searching later, an idea was born.Alongside guitarist Lothar Keller (The Skull, Sacred Dawn) and drummer Henry Vasquez (The Skull, Saint Vitus, Blood Of The Sun), vocalist Karl Agell (Corrosion Of...
2023-03-2353 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.NIGHT DEMON-Jarvis Leatherby responses to our review of new CD, killer US tour with SATAN and exclusive WITCHFINDER GENERAL News.Good Evening Metalheads. Welcome to METAL MARCH!!!
In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Southern Cal interview Jarvis Leatherby of NIGHT DEMON.
The Three take a deep dive into the new NIGHT DEMON release OUTSIDER, review of the songs and commentary from Jarvis.
We touch on how the new US Tour with SATAN and HAUNT came about, as well as insight on the live set list.
A great unique conversation filled with in-depth antidotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC..
We welcome comments,good or bad on this discussion. Hi...
2023-03-1533 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Bobby Gustafson - Ex OVERKILL Guitarist -The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing but The Truth.
Good Evening Metalheads. Welcome to METAL MARCH!!!
In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Metal Walt interview Bobby Gustafson ex Guitarist of OVERKILL.
For Gustafson, the years since leaving Overkill had not been kind. Venomously snakebitten, and devoid of the royalties he was justly due, the flying-v toting guitarist nearly left the music business altogether. We get the low down on what he is up to as of March 2023, how the break from VIO-LENCE came about and the roots of the name SATAN's TAINT.
We take a deep dive into the OVERKILL days with...
2023-03-0947 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.STEVE RILEY of RILEY’S L.A.GUNS -New single‘Rewind‘, Drumming with WASP in the 80’s and touring with ACDC and Leppard.Good Evening Metalheads.
In this edition of the podcast Vernomatic and Metal Walt interviews drummer STEVE RILEY of RILEY’S L.A. GUNS.
After some time down and a few personnel changes, the band has been reborn as Riley’s LA Guns with the return of original member Kelly Nickels on bass, Steve Riley who has been the most consistent member ever throughout the years and still on drums, Scotty Griffin on guitar and Kurt Frohlich on lead vocals. After signing a multi album deal with international independent powerhouse rock label Golden Robot Records, Riley's L.A. Guns release...
2023-02-2439 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.STRYPER-Michael Sweet Interview. New Album discussion , touring schedule through ’24 & overcoming health issues.Hello Metalheads-We are excited to share this New Release Showcase Feature Interview Tonight.
When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal.
The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You” and had maintained a global fanbase since.
Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, the foursome continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. Stryper returns with a brand new studio album, "The Fi...
2022-10-2836 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC’s Wild Week of Metal- RAVEN rocks The”ROC”, Signed Guitar Giveaway, exclusive MAIDEN & PRIEST Concert Review.Hello Metal Heads - As the METAL DAZE of ROCKTOBER Continues ,we wrap up a crazy week in the history of Metal Mayhem ROC.
We have a roundtable recap of this weekend's MMROC sponsored RAVEN concert in ROCHESTER NY. We share details of hanging out with RAVEN and RIOT ACT for the day, Review of the show and our personable reflections on the event.
Vernomatic and Southern Cal give their review of the Hamilton,Ontario IRON MAIDEN tour stop, while Metal Walt confesses to how he managed to end up in Rob Halfords dressing room prior to th...
2022-10-1743 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.ORIANTHI talks New LIVE Album, jamming with Steve Vai at 14 and nailing the BEAT IT solo to secure spot on last Michal Jackson Tour.Good Evening Everybody!
Vernomatic and Metal Walt welcome internationally renowned rock guitarist ORIANTHI on to the show to discuss her new live album "Live From Hollywood", life and career.
The performance was captured on January 8, 2022 at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood, CA a and sees the guitarist and her excellent backing band in fine form.
Orianthi rose to stardom in her teens being discovered by Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. After coming to the USA and getting signed to Geffen/Interscope, she auditioned and was offered the lead guitar role with Michael Jackson for his fin...
2022-07-1444 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Aaron Thom- Young entrepreneur parlayed his obsession of 80’s unsigned metal bands into the start of a unique record label.Good evening everybody.
As Metal Walt and Ian O'Rourke take a mid summer vacation, Vernomatic Returns with a local story of a young Heavy Metal Fan following a dream.
Aaron Thom is a mid twenties metal head with the soul of a old rager.
His love and fascination with the metal scene of the eighties has blossomed into a business venture.
In 2021 Aaron parlayed his obsession of 80's unsigned metal bands into the start of a record label specializing in re distribution of old demo's from bands from the 80s.
Aaron shares t...
2022-07-0726 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.New Graham Bonnet Band release, reconnecting with Michael Schenker and how he is still rocking ”ALL NIGHT LONG” well into his 70’s.
Good evening everybody.
As Vernomatic takes a mid summer vacation,"Metal Walt" fills in with a EPIC effort as he welcomes rock vocalist Graham Bonnet on to the show.
Graham Bonnet is a hard rock legend with a pedigree to back that statement up. His stints with Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz, and Impellitteri prove he is one of the finest rock vocalists of his generation.
The Graham Bonnet Band has just released a new studio album, "Day Out In Nowhere". Graham is joined by long-time bandmates Beth-Ami Heavenstone (bass) and Conrado Pesinato (guitar) key...
2022-06-241h 10
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The return of MERCYFUL FATE, Why its time for KISS to end, SAMMY/PRIMUS concert Review, Metal DJ Mark James celebrates 30 years in Radio.
Good evening everybody.
For this week's' episode we are doing a "Check In " Show.
Vernomatic, Ian and "Metal Walt" discuss some of the up to the minute topics in the world of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock.
" Metal Walt " attended both the Sammy Hagar and Primus shows this week and shares a first hand review with spot on commentary.
Vernomatic and Ian O'Rourke discuss the latest revolving around the over hyped KISS tour, The return of MERCYFUL FATE
We also welcome MMROC Team member and radio metal DJ Mark James on to...
2022-06-1643 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.CREATURE FEST 2022- Ace Frehley, Peter Criss,Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick all together. Train wreck or Rock n Roll KISSTORY?Happy Memorial Day everybody.
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the past , present and future members of our armed forces for your courageous service.
We have put together a quick show today commenting on leaked reports surrounding this weekends CREATURES FEST in Nashville,Tenn.
Original KISS members ACE FREHLEY and PETER CRISS were joined KISS alumni Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick for a 2 day expo "CELEBRATING" KISSTORY.
VINNIE VINCENT had a brief , but "LEGENDARY" run with KISS from 1983- 1984. Toured with the band on the 1983 CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Tour and even don...
2022-05-3023 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on Cannibal Corpse playing his house party in ’92, Kerry King gives him shit about old pic from 80sMastodons Drummer Brann Dailor is from Rochester NY. Metal Mayhem ROC originates from Rochester NY. So, our Paths have crossed throughout the years. Brann joins the Metal Mayhem ROC guys to discuss his memories and special “METAL MOMENTS” growing up in ‘THE ROC”.
Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes show contributors ‘’Metal Walt” and Bill Lander – vocalist for the band ORDER OF THE DEAD, to the discussion.
Bill and Brann became good friends in early 90’s when Brann was a young metal head growing up here in Rochester. The two take a walk down ‘HEAVY METAL MEMORY LANE”...
2022-03-0356 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Cannibal Corpse Interview- Talking Metal Blade 40th Anniversary Tour, Latest CD and Heavy Metal Memory Lane.We have a SPECIAL EDITION episode tonight.
Show host Jon ‘’ The Vernomatic’’ Verno welcome’s CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz to discuss the bands 15th studio CD VIOLENCE UNIMAGINED, the forth coming METAL BLADE 40th ANNIVERSARY Headline U.S. Tour and other odds n ends.
Vernomatic also invites ORDER OF THE DEAD Vocalist Bill Lander on too to help navigate the discussion. Bill and Paul are old friends dating back to the early to mid-90s days.
The three take a deep dive into the new album, contributions of new guitarist Erik Rutan to the new...
2022-02-161h 00
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.History Of Metal – 1984. The Golden age of Metal. The GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY.On this installment of THE HISTORY Of METAL, the guys tackle the year 1984.
Old guards like VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS and IRON MAIDEN unleash career Topping releases.
Up n comers METALLICA, RATT, TWISTED SISTER and QUEENSRCHE are making noise of their own with ground breaking efforts.
While The Underground is bubbling to the surface with kick ass platters from MERCYFUL FATE, METAL CHURCH, ANTHRAX, SAVATAGE and TROUBLE.
Join The Vernomatic, "Metal Walt" and Ian O'Rourke and enjoy 1984.
Please Like, Share and Review with all your Metal Friends. KEEP IT HEAVY!!!
2022-02-101h 09
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Johnny ”Z”- R.I.P. Carl Canedy of The RODS remembers his long time friend and brother in Metal.Megaforce co-founder Jon Zazula — who launched the iconic label, which released the first albums from Metallica, Anthrax and many others, with his wife Marsha in 1982 — died on Tuesday Feb. 1. He passed away in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, grand-daughters and friends; he was 69.
Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic'' Verno welcomes Carl Canedy of the NY power metal band THE RODS on to reflect on JOHNNY Z's Life in and out of the metal arena.
Canedy and Zazula have been friends for over 40 years. Forming both a professional and personal relationship. Canedy reflects back on a frien...
2022-02-0732 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Saxon Interview- Nigel Glockler Talks New CD -Carpe Diem 2022 tour and Heavy Metal Memories.On this weeks show Vernomatic welcomes SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler on to discuss the brand new CD Carpe Diem ( Seize The Day).
Its the bands 23rd studio album and early indications from the first couple singles has the band in top form in this post pandemic metal landscape.
Nigel shares the roots of the writing process, how the relationship with producer Andy Sneaps has matured over the years and the touring plans for 2022.
The two also take a long walk down heavy metal memory lane with seldom shared stories and antidotes of SAXON in t...
2022-02-0448 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.History of metal -1983 Metallica kill em all album, Motley Crue, the Def Leppard Pyromania album, Kiss and the Vinnie Vincent Lick It Up album plus the US Festival 1983 lineup.Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC as this week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- The year -1983
Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes back metal historian” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD to the show to help navigate this series.
“Metal Walt” covers the KISS no makeup album with Vinnie Vincent lick it Up. He also visits the BLACK SABBATH -Born Again album and gets his Balls to the wall with ACCEPT.
Ian O’Rourke handles IRON MAIDEN- Piece Of Mind, M...
2022-01-281h 01
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.BREAKING NEWS: Former Black Sabbath Singer Tony Martin comments for the first time on record deal to reissue the albums he recorded with the band, new solo CD, and Touring plans.Metal Mayhem ROC host Jon ''The Vernomatic" Verno and show correspondent " Metal Walt" welcome ex Black Sabbath singer Tony Martin onto the show. Tony comments for the first time on the new secured record deal to reissue the albums he recorded with the band.
The three take a deep dive into the just released solo album 'Thorns', who's in the band, what led to releasing this cd now and the up to the minute plans for touring.
The guys also take a walk down Heavy Metal Memory Lane and revisit some of the best chapters...
2022-01-191h 02
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.History Of Metal-1982-Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke as the three dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1982Happy New Year metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC as this week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- The year -1982
Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes back metal historian” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD to the show to help navigate this series.
“Metal Walt” covers Live releases by both BLACK SABBATH Live Evil and Ozzy – Speak of The Devil, as well as the studio efforts by JUDAS PRIEST -Screaming for Vengeance and RUSH- Signals
Ian O’Rourke handles IRON...
2022-01-071h 15
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsHistory Of Metal-1981-Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke as the three dissect soHappy Holidays metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week we are continuing our ongoing Happy Holidays metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”- Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1981.“Metal Walt” covers Killer releases by ACDC- For Those about To Rock, BLACK SABBATH -Mob Rules, DEF Leppard- High N Dry, JUDAS PRIEST Point of Entry a...
2021-12-261h 05
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsShow host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatesGood evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1980Vernomatic provides commentary on the SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism, VAN HALEN Women and Children First and DEF LEPPARD On Through the Night releases.“Metal Walt” cover’s RUSH Permanent Waves, JUDAS PRIEST British Steel and BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules albums.Ian O’Rourke introduces OZ...
2021-12-261h 14
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsThe History of Metal -1979-- Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke as the three disGood evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we are continuing our celebration of National Metal Day with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal”Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year- 1979.Vernomatic provides commentary on the ACDC Highway to hell Albums, as well as taking a deep dive into the unfourtunently end of LED ZEPPELIN and the breakup of AEROSMITH. Vernomatic also covers the VAN HALEN 2 release.“Metal Walt” ca...
2021-12-261h 00
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.History Of Metal-1981-Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke as the three dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1981Happy Holidays metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. This week we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”-
Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence and metal historian” Metal Walt”, and from the Central NY traditional heavy metal band MOTORLORD Ian O'Rourke . The three recount what was going on in the word of metal and dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1981
“Metal Walt” covers Killer releases by ACDC- For Those about To Rock, BLACK SABBATH -Mob Rules, DEF Leppard- High N Dry, JUDAS PRIE...
2021-12-241h 08
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello talks his new memoir, meeting rock stars as a teen and remembers the late John Lennon and Darell ”Dimebag” Abbott.
Good evening, everybody. It’s Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC!
Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno talks to Anthrax bass player Frank Bello about his new book "Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax".
Frank shares stories about meeting Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN as a 14-year-old and also tracking down Gene Simmons of KISS in a secluded recording studio. Awesome, true stories!!
Frank talks about music, family, and the band's plans in 2022. Vernomatic and Frank take a walk down heavy metal Memory Lane as...
2021-12-0955 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- History of Metal -1980Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we are continuing our ongoing series “The History of Metal”
Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1980
Vernomatic provides commentary on the SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism, VAN HALEN Women and Children First and DEF LEPPARD On Through the Night releases.
“Metal Walt” cover’s RUSH Permanent Waves, JUDAS PRIEST British Steel and BLACK SABBATH Mob Rules albums.
Ian O’Rourke introd...
2021-12-031h 16
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.RAVEN- - Exclusive on location interview from heavy metal club Dingbatz in Clifton ,New Jersey. Gallagher brothers talk new tour, old songs and crazy NY/NJ Fans.Happy Thanksgiving metal heads! Its Thursday and time for a holiday edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.
This week host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno takes the show on the road to Clifton New Jersey, home of legendary metal venue DINGBATZ, for a remote interview with New Wave of British Heavy Metal veterans RAVEN.
Vernomatic is joined by staff contributors “Metal Walt’’ and Order of The Dead vocalist ‘’Bill the Rager” the three hang out with brother’s John and Mark Gallagher, founders of the band. The five joke, bust balls and deliver an entertaining conversation centered on the current 2021...
2021-11-2545 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The 450‘s- Carl Canedy of The Rods introduces his new band.Good evening, everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC!
Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has a fun informative interview to share.
Carl Canedy, veteran of over 40 years in the Hard rock and metal community as both a drummer with 80s power metal band The Rods as well as a producer during the early years of Anthrax, Overkill and Manowar, joins the Vernomatic tonight to discuss his new project THE 450s
US based rock group THE 450s releases upcoming self-titled album release “The 450s” on November...
2021-11-1936 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The History of Metal -1979-Host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O’Rourke as the three dissect some of the greatest releases from the year the year-1979Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we are continuing our celebration of National Metal Day with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal”
Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year- 1979.
Vernomatic provides commentary on the ACDC Highway to hell Albums, as well as taking a deep dive into the unfourtunently end of LED ZEPPELIN and the breakup of AEROSMITH. Vernomatic also covers the VAN HALEN 2 relea...
2021-11-121h 03
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC-Sean Peck -The Three Tremors Interview. Also Ozzy Fan Charlie Avino shares account of being at After Hours taping and meeting The Blizzard of OZZ Band.
Good evening, everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC!
Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has two fun informative interviews to share.
THE THREE TREMORS, the project featuring acclaimed heavy metal singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (JAG PANZER) and Sean "The Hell Destroyer" Peck (CAGE, DEATH DEALER, DENNER/SHERMANN), will release its second album, "Guardians of The Void", on November 5 via Steel Cartel Records.
TREMORS shot out of a cannon at a frantic pace. They were pursuing an ag...
2021-11-0443 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Resist & Bite- Tommy Skeoch Interview. Van Halen & The Rolling Stones-1981Good evening everybody. Its Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC !
Tonight-- show host Jon “The Vernomatic’ Verno has two fun informative interviews to share.
Resist & Bite was formed in early 2019 by Tommy Skeoch (Formerly of Tesla) David Parks, Steve stokes, Brian Powell and Nathan Utz (Formerly of Lynch Mob).
The band spend most of 2019 writing and recording. They made themselves public to the world in February 2020, just in time for the pandemic.!! The band self-produced and released their first song “The Myth I’m Living” on Metal works, 105.9 The Rock in Na...
2021-10-2856 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Armored Saint- Symbol Of Salvation LIVE!-John Bush InterviewGood evening, Metal Heads! Its Thursday and time for a new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.
Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno welcomes Armored Saint Vocalist John Bush to the show to discuss the bands brand new release -Symbol of Salvation Live.
There are many ways to celebrate the anniversary of an important release in a band's career, and for Symbol of Salvation's thirtieth birthday - an album vocalist John Bush refers to as Armored Saint's "cornerstone record" - comes Symbol of Salvation Live. A combination live album and video of the band playing the albu...
2021-10-2233 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- The History Of Metal- 1978Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we ae continuing our celebration of the month of ROCKTOBER with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal”
Show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno is joined by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from the year -1978
Vernomatic provides commentary on the ACDC POWERAGE and Live If you Want Blood …You Got It Albums, as well as taking a deep dive into the RUSH HEMISPHERES release. Vernomatic also covers the Amer...
2021-10-151h 02
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Remembering Eddie Van Halen -1 year later 1955- 2020Good evening, Metal Heads. Its Thursday and Its time for a brand-new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.
When rock legend Eddie Van Halen died of cancer on October 6, 2020, the entire world seemed to stop and grieve. Since his band Van Halen burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut album in 1978, Eddie had been hailed as an icon not only to fans of rock music and heavy metal, but to performers across all genres and around the world. Van Halen’s debut sounded unlike anything that listeners had heard before and remains a quintessential rock album of th...
2021-10-0851 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC-The History Of Metal- 1977Good evening metal heads! Welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we welcome in the month of ROCKTOBER with the latest installment of our riveting series “The History of Metal” - 1977.
The Vernomatic is welcomed back by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from ‘77.
Vernomatic provides commentary and music from ACDC, BOC, RAINBOW and RUSH, as well as updates on TED NUGENT and AEROSMITH. Ian catches up with what THIN LIZZY, UFO and QUEEN have been releasing. “Metal Walt” gets us up to speed on the two...
2021-09-3059 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC-Alice Cooper & Ace Frehley Concert Review- Utica NY Sept 22 2021Good evening metal heads welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno and Metal Mayhem ROC show contributor Ian O’Rourke share their review of the Alice Cooper/ Ace Frehley concert.
Billed as the “OL’ BLACK EYES IS BACK ‘TOUR - Vernomatic and Ian traveled to Utica, NY and took in the concert in the historic Stanley Theatre, located in the downtown entertainment district.
Without divulging exact set list song by song, the guys express their thoughts on both of the band’s sets, give there take on the musiciansh...
2021-09-2432 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC-History Of Metal -1976Good evening metal heads and welcome to another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Tonight, we continue our riveting series “The History of Metal” as we highlight the year 1976.
The Vernomatic is welcomed back by show correspondence” Metal Walt” and Ian O'Rourke as the guy's dissect some of the greatest releases from 76.
Vernomatic provides commentary and music from ACDC, and RUSH, as well as updates on Ted Nugent and Aerosmith. Ian catches up with what Thin Lizzy, UFO and Queen have been releasing and highlights the Judas Priest Sad Wings of Destiny era. “Metal Walt” gets us up to speed...
2021-09-1658 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- 2021 Metal Hall Of Fame Induction
Good evening Metal Heads. Its Thursday and Its time for a brand-new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.
Tonight Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno features this weekend’s Metal Hall of Fame ceremony. Due to Covid restrictions the 5th annual event is restricted to a live stream event.
Vernomatic welcomes Metal HOF CEO Pat Gesualdo on to discuss, in detail, this year’s inductees and the ceremony its self.
Part two of the show, Vernomatic welcomes Roman Fernandez on to the show.
Roman was the life partner of the late Bill Aucoin...
2021-09-1053 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Rock N Pod Nashville 2021- Recap.Hello everybody! Welcome to this week’s edition of Metal Mayhem ROC.
Tonight, co-host Jon “The Vernomatic’’ Verno shares his experience of the Rock N Pod Expo from last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vernomatic welcomes back Mike Tyler from www.thatmetalstation.com to share his commentary and input on this 3-day event. The guys talk about meeting some fellow podcasters, internet radio personalities as well as interviewing some of the top members of the rock n metal community.
Vernomatic shares interviews with comedians Don Jamieson from VH-1 ‘s That Metal Show, Craig Gass from The H...
2021-08-121h 04
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC-" Remembering Our Rockstar's" -2 week's of Death in the Rock and Metal worldHello metal heads. After a two-week summer vacation, Jon “The Vernomatic “Verno is excited to be back in the Metal mayhem ROC studios for a brand-new show.
Tonight, we are paying tribute to way too many rockers that have passed recently. THIS week lost DUSTY HILL of ZZ TOP, Mike Howe of METAL CHURCH, and JOEY JORDASON of SLIPKNOT fame. last week we lost both JEFF LABAR and GARY CORBETT of CINDERELLA and It was announced that John “Hutch’’ Hutchinson of DAVIOD BOWIE fame had passed this spring.
Vernomatic is joined by show contributors Mark James from...
2021-07-2932 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Best of Edition- Confessions of a concert Audio bootlegger.Good evening Metal Heads. While we enjoy a well-deserved summer 2-week vacation, we are excited to share with you another fun BEST OF METAL MAYHEM ROC episode .
Originally aired during the holiday season of 2020, we hope you enjoy this very popular show with professional concert bootlegger "Metal Walt". I will be back next week with a brand-new show.
Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno and Metal Forever Mark welcome Metal Mayhem ROC show correspondent "Metal Walt" to the show. The guys discuss "Metal Walt’s " 30 plus years of following hard rock and heavy metal bands around the world, a...
2021-07-2342 min
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsMetal Mayhem ROC - Southern Cal and Vernomatic talk history of Metal Mayhem ROC 6.17 2021Metal Mayhem ROC- Show producer “Southern Cal” TakeHello Metal Heads. On Tonight's show its role reversal night as show Producer "Southern Cal " takes over the Metal Mayhem Studios and Interviews show host Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno.Its a look into Vernomatic's passion for Heavy metal music, and the world of broadcasting.Vernomatic shares his story of how he got into rock and metal, what led him to pursue a lifelong passion for broadcasting and media relations and just how the Metal Mayhem ROC brand got started.Southern Cal has also done his heavy metal homework and has a review Nicko Mcbrain's Rock N Roll...
2021-07-1836 min
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsMotorlord- Vernomatic welcomes Motorlord guitarist/VOX Ian O’Rourke to discuss the band and Debut Album.Hello Metal heads!! on this weeks show Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Ian O'Rourke from central NY power metal band MOTORLORD to discuss the debut album.Ian Gives the Vernomatic a crash course on the history of the band, some of their influences and touring plans for the second half of 2021.MOTORLORD'S roots are directly taken from the power bands of the 80s that we all grew up on and loved.Vernomatic also welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC co host Metal forever Mark up to the studio to go head to head on this weeks...
2021-07-1833 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Best Of Metal Mayhem ROC- "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll." Dean Dilorenzo and his story of meeting the biggest stars in Rock n MetalGood evening metal heads. This week we are on our summer break so we are sharing a few of our “BEST OF “episodes from the past that maybe you have missed or would like to listen to again. As always THANK YOU for your support and KEEP IT HEAVY!
Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno welcomed Dean Dilorenzo on the show to discuss Dean's new book: "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll."
From AC/DC to ZZ Top, meet the man who has met so many iconic bands. Dean is from downstate New York, followed his pass...
2021-07-1544 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Heavy Metal Memory Lane- KISS Alive1- Roundtable Discussion on the Brilliance of this classic Kiss Release.Good evening metal heads! Hope everyone's start of summer 2021 is going awesome!
On tonight's show, we take a trip down Heavy Metal memory lane as we celebrate the brilliance of KISS ALIVE 1. Jon "The Vernomatic'' Verno welcomes two of our more dedicated listeners from both the podcast and our weekly live radio show on www.thatmetalstation.com to participate in the discussion.
Bill Lander, lead singer from the power /thrash band Order of The Dead shares his history of discovering KISS as a young metal head in the 70s and how KISS ALIVE 1 helped sculpt him...
2021-06-2459 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Show producer "Southern Cal" Takes over the studio and interviews show host Jon "The Vernomatic" VernoHello Metal Heads. On Tonight's show its role reversal night as show Producer "Southern Cal " takes over the Metal Mayhem Studios and Interviews show host Jon "The Vernomatic " Verno.
Its a look into Vernomatic's passion for Heavy metal music, and the world of broadcasting.
Vernomatic shares his story of how he got into rock and metal, what led him to pursue a lifelong passion for broadcasting and media relations and just how the Metal Mayhem ROC brand got started.
Southern Cal has also done his heavy metal homework and has a review Nicko Mcbrain's Rock N Roll Rib Joint in...
2021-06-1839 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Motorlord- Vernomatic welcomes Motorlord guitarist/VOX Ian O'Rourke to discuss the band and Debut Album.Hello Metal heads!! on this weeks show Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Ian O'Rourke from central NY power metal band MOTORLORD to discuss the debut album.
Ian Gives the Vernomatic a crash course on the history of the band, some of their influences and touring plans for the second half of 2021.
MOTORLORD'S roots are directly taken from the power bands of the 80s that we all grew up on and loved.
Vernomatic also welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC co host Metal forever Mark up to the studio to go head to head on this...
2021-06-1135 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Flotsam & Jetsam- Michael Gilbert Talks New album Blood In The Water and 35 years of Power Metal.Good evening metal heads! On this weeks show the Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Flotsam & Jetsam guitarist Michael Gilbert onto the show to discuss the bands brand new release Blood in The Water.
Vernomatic is joined tonight by show producer "Southern Cal" as they discuss with Michael were the band is at in 2021, how they kept the momentum going after the success of their last release , End of Chaos ,and touring plans in support of the new release.
The Guys have some fun with Michael as he shares his all time MT.RUSHMORE of bands Flot...
2021-06-0430 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Cirith Ungol-Jarvis Leatherby - Talks new Cirith Ungol reunion , new music as well as Night Demon Playing with Uli Roth.Good Evening Metal Heads and much respect and gratitude to all our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend!.
This week Jon" The Vernomatic" Verno and show Producer" Southern Cal " welcome Cirith Ungol /night Demon Bassist Jarvis Leatherby to discuss the Brand new Cirith Ungol release Half Past Human.
Jarvis shares how he was instrumental with reuniting the 80s doom and power metal band after a 25+ years hiatus, and eventual string of new releases.
Vernomatic and "Southern Cal" discus with Jarvis the roots of 80s power metal and the emergence of a fast growing mo...
2021-05-2847 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- In studio Metal Discussion-European Power Metal and NWOTHM.Good evening Metal heads!! Vernomatic Here- On Tonight’s show we discuss the landscape of both European Power Metal and the quickly emerging presence of the NWOTHM Movement.
I welcome into the studio my cohost Metal Forever Mark and introducing new Show contributor EXCITER.
MFM and EXCITER established a connection by following the best of the European Power metal scene. Exciter and Mark share there in sight on the current state of the genre.
Vernomatic presents a sample of what the NEW WAVE OF TRADITIONAL HEAVY METAL scene has to offer. he plays choice...
2021-05-211h 12
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Helstar- James Rivera Talks Vampires, Touring In Europe,Metal singers and New Clad in Black ReleaseHello Metal Heads! On this weeks show, we visit with 80s Power metal ragers Helstar.
Helstar was one Americas better kept heavy metal secrets throughout the 1980s, composing a string of consummate LPs that earned the band many critical accolades. Formed in Houston Texas in 1982 by vocalist
James Rivera and guitarist Larry Berrigan, Helstar was soon making waves in underground tape trading networks with their very first demo, and in 1984, released their debut album, Burning Star.
Jon 'The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Mayhem ROC show producer southern Cal catch up with long time Vocalist a...
2021-05-141h 01
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.40th Anniversary of Rochester‘s After Hours Music Show: Featuring Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads! (The ONLY pro video of him)Good Evening Metalheads!
Tonight we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the After Hours TV Show.
This is a cool chat with the Marty Duda. On April 28th, 1981; Marty was the young disc Jockey responsible for booking Ozzy Osbourne & The Blizzard of Ozz on hit TV show "After Hours" at 31 Studios here in Rochester, New York. Randy Rhoads took to the stage to film a live performance, this is the only pro shot video footage in existance of the late Randy Rhoads.
Marty shared of just how and why he booked Ozzy, what is was li...
2021-05-0741 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Darkest Hour-Guitarist Mike Schleibaum discusses the new Live in Lockdown cd and jamming metal for 25 years!Darkest Hour-Guitarist Mike Schleibaum discusses the new Live in Lockdown cd and jamming metal for 25 years!
April 29, 2021
Hello Metal Heads! Here's a preview of this week's show.
Show Hosts Jon"The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark are in studio together tonight to play a fun show segment of MT. RUSHMORE of Metal. Tonight's topic-" Songs that need to be played together." The guys give their list of metal songs that NEED to be heard back-to-back.
Tonight's feature artist interview:
Mike Schleibaum, guitarist of the melodic death metal band Da...
2021-04-3047 min
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsThe Metal Voice- Vernomatic welcomes Jimmy kay on to celebrate Metal Voice's 10 year anniversary.Jon" The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice on to celebrate the Canadian Heavy Metal website/ You-Tube channels 10-year anniversary. Jimmy share's how he and a old buddy turned a summer ritual of talking metal around a BBQ campfire, into friendships with some of the metal industries most respected artists. Jimmy participates in Metal Mayhem ROC show segments Mt.Rushmore of Metal with his top 4 interviews all time. Gives the Vernomatic some advice on how to turn a labor of love into a sustainable heavy metal media brand and some of the "Money can’t buy" ex...
2021-04-2552 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The Metal Voice- Vernomatic welcomes Jimmy kay on to celebrate Metal Voice's 10 year anniversary.
Jon" The Vernomatic" Verno welcomes Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice on to celebrate the Canadian Heavy Metal website/ You-Tube channels 10-year anniversary. Jimmy share's how he and a old buddy turned a summer ritual of talking metal around a BBQ campfire, into friendships with some of the metal industries most respected artists.
Jimmy participates in Metal Mayhem ROC show segments Mt.Rushmore of Metal with his top 4 interviews all time. Gives the Vernomatic some advice on how to turn a labor of love into a sustainable heavy metal media brand and some of the "Mo...
2021-04-2354 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal or NOT Metal- "Metal Forever Mark" & "Metal Walt" debate if new music qualifies as "METAL" .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 reme...
2021-04-1535 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.SAXON- Nigel Glockler talks covering SABBATH, ZEPPELIN, MOTORHEAD for new Covers CD.Hello Metalheads ! No April fools day trick for you. We really have an exclusive fun interview with SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler as he discusses with the Vernomatic the brand new INSPIRATIONS CD.
Coming off of a successful album/tour cycle with their previous effort “Thunderbolt”, Biff Byford & Co. reportedly already have new original material in final stages of production to be released. Understandably though, presenting this now would be shooting blanks for a band that has become such a staple in the live circuits under normal circumstances. Hence the idea to buy some time with “Inspirations”. But rest assured...
2021-04-0244 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC- Discover all the Media Partners that make up The Metal Mayhem ROC Brand.Good evening Metal Heads! Metal March Madness is coming to an end, just as spring fever is in full force. On tonight's show, we profile two of our Media Partners that have helped build the Metal Mayhem ROC brand into what it is today.
WLFE-DB Radio and WLFE-DB Digital Network is an Ontario NY based production company specializing in both audio Podcast Production as well as Internet Television talk shows.
Ted Wolfe is the co-owner of WLFE-DB Digital Network and host of a weekly television talk show "Talking with Teddy." I was recently a guest o...
2021-03-2633 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.St.Pattys Day - Thin Lizzy, Black Star Rider's Ricky Warwick-Talks new solo album & Touring with Judas Priest.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 thr...
2021-03-1833 min
Metal Mayhem ROC - Music NewsBehind the “Metal Curtain” - Vernomatic speaks with touring industry Professionals on the state of live shows in 2021.Jon "The Vernomatic '' Verno welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC Correspondent Southern Cal to the show as the two take a peek behind the "Metal Curtain." Vern and Cal speak with industry professionals covering what it takes to put on National Stadium Shows as well as Regional and Local club gigs.The guy's get the low down on how and when live concerts can return. They spoke with Randy Peck, from Rochester Entertainment Group and The Montage Music Hall, located in Rochester NY. Randy gave us the perspective for club level shows and the logistics for local crews....
2021-03-121h 06
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Behind the "Metal Curtain" - Vernomatic speaks with touring industry Professionals on the state of live shows in 2021.
Jon "The Vernomatic '' Verno welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC Correspondent Southern Cal to the show as the two take a peek behind the "Metal Curtain." Vern and Cal speak with industry professionals covering what it takes to put on National stadium shows as well as regional and local club gigs. The guy's get the low down on how and when live concerts can return.
Vernomatic also welcomes Randy Peck from the The Rochester Entertainment Group and the Montage Music Hall in Rochester NY. Randy shares what it takes to stage a club level show, working with th...
2021-03-121h 08
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC Author Andrew Bennett talks ERUPTION IN THE CANYON: Details of Wolfe calling DLR , Eddie and Al crazy ass Fights and play by play recount of Eddie Jacking up Fred Durst.Hello #metalheads. It's Thursday and its time for a brand new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark present Part 2 of exclusive epic interview with Rock filmmaker Andrew Bennett, author of Eruption in The Canyon: 212 Days and Nights with the legendary Eddie Van Halen.
Andrew shares the details of Wolfie calling David Lee Roth and leaving a voice message inviting Dave to a jam session at the 5150 Studios. Hear never-before-told stories of when Dave met with the Van Halen's at the studio prior to rehearsals for the 2007 reunion tour
Offic...
2021-02-2655 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC Filmmaker /Author Andrew Bennett talks ERUPTION IN THE CANYON: Details of EVH chasing Robbers away from 5150 with an UZI, to impromtu meet-n-greets at the supermarket.Hello Metal Heads. It's Thursday and its time for a brand new edition of Metal Mayhem ROC. Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark share Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Rock Filmmaker and author Andrew Bennett, author of Eruption in The Canyon: 212 Days and Nights with the legendary Eddie Van Halen.
Official website to order www.eruptioninthecanyon.com. DO NOT USE AMAZON FOR ORDERING !!
A revelatory, fly-on-the-wall collection of photographs and stories documenting Eddie Van Halen at work in his famed but seldom seen 5150 studio, from the 2004 reunion with Sammy Hagar through the 2007 re...
2021-02-1850 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Best of Metal Mayhem ROC interviews 2020- EVH, Rhoads, Sixx, Chilling with Cliff in '83...More!Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark put together The Best of 2020 highlight episode. This is a fun look back at some of the exclusive interviews that was featured on the show in 2020.
Vernomatic revisits the episodes chronicling Rochester NY's Major contribution to the explosion of Heavy Metal on the east coast in the early to mid 80's.
* Metal Mayhem Radio Show- How a young Vernomatic and "The Cheech" followed their passion and started a weekly Metal radio show ,which resulted in a exclusive interview with METALLICA in 1986 .
* "Lakeshore Record Exchange-The Metal Ye...
2021-02-1256 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The Great Metal Debate - Which era of metal ruled ? 80's/90's vs 00's/10's.The Metal Mayhem ROC guys fight it out.Welcome to the weekend Metal Heads , hoping everyone's 2021 is starting out well. We are excited to launch into our third year of this podcast. Both Metal Forever Mark and I have worked our asses off and appreciate the input and support provided by the metal community. THANK YOU!
Tonight's show- Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark meet up at the Metal Mayhem ROC studios for a old fashioned, traditional, back-to-the-roots discussion show.
Metal Forever Mark previews new music from Accept, UDO and Saxon in a fresh "Streaming for Vengeance" segment. He also checks in...
2021-02-0539 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Brian Wheat of Tesla- How I turned a record collection hobby into a friendship with Jimmy PageHello Metal Heads! Welcome to the weekend. The Vernomatic and Metal Forever Mark welcome Brian Wheat onto tonight's show. The Metal Mayhem ROC guys take a deep dive into Brian's New book "Son Of a Milkman - My crazy life with Tesla."
Brian shares some insight on the formative years of when City Kidd eventually turned into Tesla and the struggles that all the members endured throughout the years.
Vernomatic and Brian debate Brian's selection of Mt. Rushmore Rockers of all time.
Metal Forever Mark connects with Brian on a personal level as...
2021-01-2952 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Raven - Guitarist John Gallagher confirms the rumor of how big of a "wanker" Yngwie truly is while on tour together in the '80’s!Jon “The Vernomatic" Verno catches up with John Gallagher of Raven and the two get down to the nitty gritty surrounded the 2020 release of "Metal City." Topics include the Behind The Scenes making of their new CD and how Max Norman, the legendary producer, assisted in the engineering of the release. John Gallagher gives insight on the unique chemistry that he shares with his brother Mark and new drummer Mike Heller.
As tradition, John gives us his MT. RUSHMORE OF METAL - "Top 4 Bands he's toured with" and shares a not-so flattering METAL CONFESSION involving a known-wanker “GUITA...
2021-01-2258 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Armored Saint - Find out what happens when snowed in for three days with Metallica in '85Metal Mayhem ROC Special Interview Edition with John Bush lead singer from the band “Armored Saint.”
Hello #metalheads, “it’s always heavy in here”! We are excited to bring you this special interview, recorded in the Metal Mayhem ROC Studios in Rochester, NY. Metal Forever Mark and the Vernomatic had the opportunity to speak with the Legendary John Bush from Armored Saint. Bush gives insight on the latest Armored Saint release “Punching The Sky” and how the band has been promoting the release without playing live. The guys take a walk down Heavy Metal memory lane with tales from the...
2021-01-1548 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Anvil Interview-Lips discusses LEGAL AT LAST CD and WHAT NOT to say to Ted Nugent.Metal Mayhem ROC show episode January 7, 2021
Jon “THE VERNOMATIC“ Verno brings in 2021 with a catch up interview with Steve “LIPS” Kudrow from ANVIL to discuss the 2020 release of LEGAL AT LAST CD. Lips shares the details of how the 2020 European tour was abruptly cancelled and how they have kept busy during the COVID-19 Layoff.
Anvil are a Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 1978. The band now consists of Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums), and Chris Robertson (bass). As of 2020, the band has released eighteen studio albums, and had been cited as hav...
2021-01-0734 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.New Years Eve Special - A Diehard's Journey in Rock' 'N' Roll - Dean DilorenzoLike & Share the Diehard's Journey in Rock n Roll Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Diehardsrocknrolljourney/
Jon "The Vernomatic" Verno welcomed Dean Dilorenzo on the show to discuss Dean's new book: "A Diehards Journey in Rock n Roll."
From AC/DC to ZZ Top, meet the man who has met so many iconic bands. Dean is from downstate New York, followed his passion for Rock n Roll and created a book that captures his journey over the last 35 years.
His book includes autographs, ticket passes, guitar pics and photos from backstage parties, tour bus...
2020-12-3143 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Christmas Special Show-"Metal Walt" Interview-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 Fore...
2020-12-2441 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Hirax - Feature Interview Katon De PenaHeavy 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...
2020-12-171h 00
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Mike Tyler-That Metal Station.com InterviewHappy 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!
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2020-12-1128 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Mark "Wise Guy" Weiss Interview - The Decade That Rocked 1980-1990Legendary 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!
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2020-11-2643 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.The Great Metal Debate - What really killed metal in the 90's?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.
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2020-11-1230 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Feature Interview with Reb BeachVernomatic 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
2020-11-1248 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Sean Peck (Death Dealer) Interview / Terry Le Roi (Stand Up and Shout Charity Cover) InterviewVernomatic 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..
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2020-11-0648 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.LA Guns - Kelly Nickels InterviewVernomatic 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.
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2020-10-3047 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Metal Mayhem ROC -L A Guns Interview 10.29.2020Vernomatic 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. .
2020-10-2900 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Wicked - Danny Doll InterviewVernomatic 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
2020-10-2337 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Streaming For Vengence & Bay Area Godfathers InterviewThe 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.
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2020-10-1649 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Eddie Van Halen Special Tribute Show Metal Mayhem ROC 10.6.2020Vernomatic and metal Forever Mark pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on the day of His death. Metal Mayhem ROC correspondents Metal J and Mike DiGiorgio share their Thoughts on The passing of Rock ICON EDWARD VAN HALEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-0736 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Don Dokken InterviewJon "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.
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2020-09-2559 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.BLOODFEAST - Tom Lorenzo InterviewJon "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!
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2020-09-181h 09
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.BLOODFEAST- SHOW TEASER for METAL MAYHEM ROC Thursday 9.17.2020 8 pm ESTVernomatic Catches up with Heavy Metal Thrashers BLOODFEAST..
2020-09-1701 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Labor Day Weekend Show with Southern Cal and The CrankerThe 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!
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2020-09-0442 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Mark "WeissGuy" Weiss shares details of his new Photo book The Decade That Rocked-1980-1990Legendary 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
2020-08-2141 min
Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.Show Teaser For Thursday August 13, 2020Heres a taste of Jon"The Vernomatic" Verno and Metal Forever Mark discussing This weeks segment of Mt.Rushmore Of Metal- Bass Players..
2020-08-1301 min