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Laughingmonkeymusic

Hi welcome to Laughingmonkeymusic a show that explores all genres of music. As someone with autism, I bring a unique perspective to my interviews, aiming to create an authentic and engaging experience for both artists and listeners.Thanks for listening!

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01:15:02

Ep 595: Dweezil Zappa breaks down every song on...

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2025/09/11

Episode 595 brings an extraordinary deep dive into one of the most ambitious and creative works from guitarist, composer, and producer Dweezil Zappa. In this exclusive conversation, Dweezil revisits his 1991 album Confessions, guiding listeners through a rare track-by-track exploration. Known for his technical brilliance and fearless approach to blending rock, jazz, funk, and experimental textures, Dweezil provides not only a look at the music but also the personal and creative moments that shaped

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00:48:03

Ep 594: Guitarist Mark Lettieri—tone, talent, and...

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2025/09/11

Mark Lettieri is a Grammy Award–winning guitarist, composer, and producer whose work has established him as one of the most versatile and dynamic musicians of his generation. Best known for his role in the genre-defying collective Snarky Puppy, Lettieri has also built a thriving solo career that highlights his singular voice as a guitarist and bandleader. His music seamlessly blends elements of rock, funk, soul, jazz, and roots, offering listeners a sound that is both contemporary and timeless.As a

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00:51:28

Ep 593 A.M.P. creating their own genre and style of...

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2025/09/06

Since their debut in 2022, A.D.A.M. Music Project has built a worldwide following with more than 60 songs inspired by video games, fan-favorite characters, and the gaming culture that connects people across the globe. Their sound blends hard rock, metal, classic rock, and powerful ballads—driven by heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and explosive energy.This commitment to bold, guitar-driven rock has allowed the band to carve out a unique space in the music world, appealing to both gamers and rock fans

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01:00:28

Ep 592 Daniele Gottardo: Composer, Virtuoso,...

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2025/08/31

Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer known for his dazzling technique, innovative use of tapping, and sophisticated approach to composition. Born in 1983 in Rovigo, Italy, he began his musical journey at a young age, first inspired by classical and jazz traditions before immersing himself in rock and fusion. His unique style blends virtuosic guitar playing with orchestral sensibilities, making him stand out in the modern guitar community as more than just a shred player—he’s also a

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01:00:26

Ep 591 Dweezil Zappa : My Mother is a Space Cadet

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2025/08/26

In this series Dweezil and I sat down weekly to breakdown and deep dive into one his albums.This week in episode 1 Dweezil shares his first single and recording at his Frank Zappa"s studio with Eddie Van Halen. Each episode in loaded with stories and memories from that time period.New deep dive into his albums of his every week. Subscribe and hit bell not to miss!

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01:06:45

Ep 590 Cockney Rejects Jeff Turner with new bandmates...

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2025/08/24

The Cockney Rejects formed in East London in 1979, led by brothers Jeff and Mick Geggus. Coming straight out of the working-class neighborhood of East End, they were inspired by the raw energy of punk but added their own aggressive, football terrace–style chants. Their first records came out on EMI, with the 1980 debut Greatest Hits Vol. 1, followed quickly by Greatest Hits Vol. 2. Their loud, sing-along anthems such as “Oi! Oi! Oi!” made them one of the defining bands of the Oi! punk movement, even

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00:36:33

Ep 589 Amorphis Keyboardist Santeri Kallio on the new...

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2025/08/19

Amorphis has built a reputation as one of Finland’s most influential and enduring metal bands. With a career spanning more than three decades, they have consistently evolved while maintaining a deep connection to their cultural roots. In this special feature, we sit down with the band’s keyboardist Santeri Kallio for an exclusive interview about the release of their new album, Borderlands.Formed in Helsinki in 1990, Amorphis quickly made their mark with their debut album The Karelian Isthmus (1992)

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00:58:40

Ep 588 Gretchen Menn Zepparella guitarist talks...

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2025/08/15

Gretchen Menn is an acclaimed American guitarist and composer known for blending technical rock guitar mastery with classical sophistication. A graduate in music from Smith College, she began her journey with classical guitar before a life-changing encounter with electric guitar legends inspired her to expand her style. Her early musical foundations gave her the versatility to move seamlessly between genres, combining precision with expressive flair.She is best known as the lead guitarist and

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00:45:58

Ep 587 Mark Weiss gets "ROCKED" with his new...

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2025/08/11

Mark Weiss is an acclaimed American rock ‘n’ roll photographer whose lens has captured some of the most iconic moments in music history. Rising to prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s, Weiss became a go-to visual chronicler for the era’s biggest hard rock and heavy metal acts. His photographs—often featured in Circus, Hit Parader, and album covers—helped define the look and attitude of the glam metal scene.Weiss’s portfolio includes legendary artists such as Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen,

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00:50:39

Ep 586 Michael Kiske of Helloween pumpkins reunite...

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2025/08/05

Michael Kiske joins us to discuss Helloween’s powerful new album Giants and Monsters. In this exclusive interview, he breaks down the creative process behind the record, the band’s unique triple-vocal approach, and what fans can expect from the new material.Formed in Hamburg, Germany in the early 1980s, Helloween became one of the pioneering forces in European power metal. Their groundbreaking albums Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I & II set a new standard for the genre with their mix of speed,

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00:47:02

Ep 585 Jesse Hughes EODM album update, touring Europe...

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2025/08/02

Jesse Hughes, best known as the wild frontman of Eagles of Death Metal, is a force of charisma, chaos, and crunchy desert rock riffs. Born September 24, 1972, in Greenville, South Carolina, Hughes was raised in Palm Desert, California, where his lifelong friendship with Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age) would set the stage for one of rock’s most energetic duos. While Homme often drums and co-produces, Hughes is the face and voice of the band, known for his mustachioed swagger, tongue-in-cheek

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00:34:57

Ep 584 Callum Kerr releases Roots Under Me EP, Talks...

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2025/07/30

Callum Kerr is a rising Scottish actor and country singer making waves on both screen and stage. Born in Musselburgh, Scotland, on May 11, 1994, he originally had plans to pursue a career in finance before the acting bug bit. After a stint with the National Youth Theatre of Scotland, he trained in London and soon found himself swapping spreadsheets for scripts. His breakthrough role came as PC George Kiss in the British soap Hollyoaks, where he appeared from 2020 to 2021. That role set the stage for

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00:30:17

Ep 583 Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear talks new band &...

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2025/07/28

Primal Fear was formed in 1997 in Germany by vocalist Ralf Scheepers (formerly of Gamma Ray) and bassist/producer Mat Sinner (of Sinner). The band emerged after Scheepers was considered for the vocal slot in Judas Priest—a move that didn’t happen but fueled his desire to create a powerful new metal force. The result was Primal Fear, rooted in traditional heavy metal with a modern power metal edge.Their self-titled debut album, Primal Fear (1998), was released through Nuclear Blast and quickly gained

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00:46:40

Ep 582 Joel Hoekstra New Music coming! TSO, 13,...

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2025/07/25

oel Hoekstra is a powerhouse guitarist known for his technical skill, versatility, and relentless work ethic. Born on December 13, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, and raised in a musical household, he started out playing cello and piano. But everything changed when he saw Angus Young of AC/DC on TV—at that moment, he knew guitar was his calling. That inspiration launched a career that would span Broadway stages, stadium tours, and studio sessions with some of the biggest names in rock.Joel first gained

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01:06:43

Ep 581 Venom INCs Tony Dolan talks about Abaddon...

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2025/07/25

Tony Dolan has come forward to call out former Venom and Venom Inc. drummer Abaddon (Anthony Bray) for what he describes as ongoing toxic behavior at fans. According to Dolan, Abaddon has been targeting fans online, engaging in bullying and harassment, especially toward supporters of Venom Inc.Tony also talks publishing and art battles in the band that Abaddon has taken credit for!

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01:06:57

Ep 580 Johnette Napoltano Concrete Blonde, Solo,...

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2025/07/25

Johnette Napolitano was born on September 22, 1957, in Los Angeles, California. From a young age, she showed signs of being musically gifted—learning songs by ear and absorbing the sounds of everything from show tunes to soul. Her powerful voice and introspective writing would later become the soul of a band that defined a piece of the alternative rock era. But long before that, she was a quiet observer of the world, turning emotion into melody and poetry.In the early ‘80s, Napolitano co-founded the

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00:26:52

Ep 579 Courtney Cox of Burning Witches on the new...

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2025/07/10

Courtney Cox, known in metal circles as “CC Shred,” has been a standout guitarist since her early teens. Hailing from Philadelphia, she began playing guitar at 13 and by 15 was touring nationally thanks to her training with the Paul Green School of Rock. Her dedication and ferocious style quickly set her apart in the male-dominated world of metal guitar. Courtney moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to further her career, where she became a prominent member of the all-female Iron Maiden tribute band, The

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01:11:37

Ep 578 Eric Martin carrying on .. MR BIG, Solo, Jeff...

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2025/07/10

Eric Martin, born October 10, 1960, in Long Island, New York, is best known as the soulful, powerhouse lead vocalist of the rock band Mr. Big. Raised in a military family that moved frequently, Martin eventually found his way to the West Coast, where his passion for music took root. Originally a drummer, he discovered his true calling as a frontman after stepping out from behind the kit. With a naturally commanding voice, he began carving out his place in the Bay Area rock scene during the late ’70s

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00:32:22

Eo 577 Stevie D: Buckcherry Roar Like Thunder through...

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2025/07/01

Guitarist Stevie Dacanay—better known as Stevie D—has been a defining force in Buckcherry since joining the band during its 2005 revival. After Buckcherry’s brief hiatus in the early 2000s, the reformed lineup, featuring Stevie D alongside founding vocalist Josh Todd, breathed new life into the band’s hard rock roots. His guitar work helped shape their comeback album 15, which launched hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry,” and reestablished Buckcherry as a mainstay in the modern rock world.Fast

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00:47:45

Ep 576: Mandy Lion – “Red Rain,” 4 New Albums, Jake...

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2025/06/23

In this episode, Mandy Lion joins the show to discuss his brand-new single, “Red Rain”, marking a powerful return to form. Best known for his work with World War III, Mandy’s unmistakable vocal style is once again front and center. He reveals that Red Rain is just the beginning, with four full-length albums currently in development — each offering something unique for longtime fans and new listeners alike.Mandy shares that the upcoming albums are the result of years of writing, personal experience,

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