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Rock News Weekly

Rock News Weekly
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Zak Starkey
The Who
Alice Cooper
Sublime
Motley Crue
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Scott Shriner
Kimberly Burch
Taime Downe
Iron Maiden
The Cure
Jim Morrison
Freddie Mercury
Vince Neil
Primus
Brian Setzer
Rock & Roll History
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aftershock Festival

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
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Sleep Theory
Band from Memphis, Tennessee
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Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25
Matty Mullins
Lead vocalist of Memphis May Fire
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Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Memphis May Fire - Day 3 - 10/4/25
Corey Beaulieu
Guitarist and vocalist of Trivium.
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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
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Episode: Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hatebreed - 10-2-25

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Chris
One of the co-hosts sharing years of rock radio experience and a passion for discussing music news.
David
Co-host bringing a humorous and engaging approach to rock music discussions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • My music news

    Always enjoy the weekly music updates and sense of humor! Lol the best podcast sponsors ever šŸ¤˜šŸ¼

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    Jazblade
    United States6 years ago
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    DOPE PODCAST! KEEP ROCKIN!

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    TRAP SABBATH
    United States7 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Don’t ever stop!!!!

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    victa42
    United States7 years ago

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Many fans highlight the informative nature of the show in keeping them updated with rock music news without the constraints found in mainstream media.
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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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Listeners can expect a lively and engaging exploration of the latest happenings across various rock genres, including Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt, and Classic Rock. This platform stands out for its humorous yet informative approach, as the hosts share and discuss articles that resonate with them, along with trivia and updates on new releases. Additionally, there are self-produced parody commercials that add an entertaining flair to the discussions. With a commitment to a more casual format devoid of the constraints typical to mainstream radio, it aims to provide a laid-back listening experience while keeping fans up-to-date with the vibrant world of rock music.

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