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Rock News Weekly

Rock News Weekly
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Rock Music
Alice Cooper
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Metallica
Guns N' Roses
Weezer
Memphis May Fire
Soundgarden
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Zak Starkey
Motley Crue
Roadrunner Records
Prong
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The Who
Ozzy Osbourne

Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constrai... more

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Anika Nilles
German drummer known for performances with Jeff Beck
Episode: Rush announces more 2026 tour dates and new drummer Anika Nilles, Slash gives an update on the progress of the new upcoming Guns N Roses album, Oasis 2026 tour rumors & more! Week of 10/13/25
Sleep Theory
Band from Memphis, Tennessee
Sleep Theory
Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25
Matty Mullins
Lead vocalist of Memphis May Fire
Memphis May Fire
Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Memphis May Fire - Day 3 - 10/4/25
Corey Beaulieu
Guitarist and vocalist of Trivium.
Trivium
Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Trivium - Day 3 - 10/4/25
Hatebreed Member
A member of the band Hatebreed discussing their musical journey and future plans
Hatebreed
Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hatebreed - 10-2-25

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David
Co-host of Rock News Weekly

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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    Always enjoy the weekly music updates and sense of humor! Lol the best podcast sponsors ever šŸ¤˜šŸ¼

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    United States6 years ago
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    United States7 years ago
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    United States7 years ago

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Audience enjoys guest-worthy format and consistency across episodes.
A high-energy show with sharp rock coverage and witty banter.
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Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25
Q: How are you guys going to tour across Canada?
Paolo mentioned they will be traveling in a bandwagon, excited to tour with established bands like Papa Roach.
Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25
Q: What does it make you feel like in terms of what you guys are offering and putting out there?
Cullen indicated that they focus on creating digestible music for everyone, rather than intentionally aiming for radio play.
Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25
Q: How did you guys find each other?
Cullen shared that he started the band in 2019 as a solo artist and later brought in Paolo from a birthday party, followed by the introduction of Ben and Daniel.
Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Trivium - Day 3 - 10/4/25
Q: Tell me about the studio. What's up with that?
Corey shares that they built a state-of-the-art recording studio in an airplane hangar, which has allowed them to experiment and work on new music.
Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Trivium - Day 3 - 10/4/25
Q: Are you guys kind of opposed to the nostalgia album anniversary thing, or do you guys have fun with it?
Corey explains that they initially thought they would only celebrate the album if people still cared after 20 years, but they ended up enjoying revisiting the landmark album for anniversary performances.

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A weekly rock news briefing that covers major announcements, industry chatter, and trend pieces across rock, metal, indie, and classic rock. Episodes blend breaking news (touring residencies, legal battles, new projects) with light banter and playful ads, plus trivia and pop-culture touches. The show tends to emphasize big showmanship moments, high-profile artist projects, and the evolving live experience, making it useful for listeners who want quick, opinionated takes and behind-the-scenes context on the rock world. A notable strength is the energetic chemistry between hosts and a willingness to riff on industry dynamics while staying informative for fans and professionals alike.

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Rock News Weekly launched 8 years ago and published 416 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Sleep Theory
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4. Corey Beaulieu
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