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The Rock is George Podcast

George Dionne

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Ep.220: Interview with CHRIS HARMS (LORD OF THE LOST)

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2025/02/07

George Dionne interviews LORD OF THE LOST frontman CHRIS HARMS about his debut solo album 1980. The album is set for release on February 7, 2025 through Napalm Records.“I kept telling myself for ten years now, if I keep waiting for the perfect moment, where there’s enough time [to record a solo album], I’m never gonna do it.”Highlights include:- Discussion of the new album- Why is now the time for his first solo album- Working on next LORD OF LOST album simultaneously with his solo album-

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Ep.219: Interview with GREG HART of CATS IN SPACE

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2025/01/27

George Dionne interviews CATS IN SPACE guitarist GREG HART about their latest album TIME MACHINE. The album was released on October 25, 2024 through Cherry Red Records.Highlights include:-How the band was originally formed-Discussion of the new album -Is TIME MACHINE a concept album?-Songwriting dynamics within the band-The importance of recording in the same room-Stories behind the singles-“Time Machine” having a familiar chord progression-Signing with Esoteric Antenna / Cherry Red Records-Bringing

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Interview with STEPHEN DEES and MICHAEL SHRIEVE of...

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2024/11/26

George Dionne interviews NOVO COMBO vocalist/bassist STEPHEN DEES and drummer MICHAEL SHRIEVE about their latest album 45 WEST 55TH. Shrieve is also known for his work with SANTANA, and Dees for his work with THE BANDEES. Highlights include: - What brought the band back together- Discussion of their new album- Re-recording their best and reviving old demos- Two year journey to get the album completed- How THE BEATLES inspired the release- Recording individually now vs. in studio then- Songwriting

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Ep.217: Interview with STEELCITY

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2024/11/08

George Dionne interviews STEEL CITY guitarist MIKE FLOROS and bassist JASON CORNWELL about their latest album REVERENCE. Highlights include: - Discussion of the new album- How a solo project became a band- Jason being brought into the fold- Recruiting ROY CATHEY (THE FIFTH, COLD SWEAT)- What inspired the album's title- Songwriting dynamics- Stories behind the singles- Signing with Frontiers Music- Past labels helping raise their profile- Recent show at The Whiskey- Future live performances- Their

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Ep.216: Interview with TOMMY DENANDER of RADIOACTIVE

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2024/10/30

George Dionne interviews RADIOACTIVE founder and guitarist TOMMY DENANDER about their latest album RESET. Highlights include:- How the project formed out of band drama- TOTO’s involvement in the first album- Discussion of RESET- Why a reset in sound was needed- MUTT LANGE cutting demos but avoids vocal feature- His relationship with ROBIN MCAULEY (MSG)- JIM JIDHED (ALIEN) contributing- DENANDER returning the favor on his solo album- Newcoming HARRIS DIO ZINDANI- Joey Vanna (MECCA) making an

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Ep.215: Interview with FREDRIK WERNER of DAYTONA

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2024/10/22

George Dionne interviews DAYTONA vocalist FREDRIK WERNER about their debut album GARDER LA FLAMME. Highlights include: - How the band formed- Discussion of the new album- Influences from the '70s & '80s- writing & arranging with guitarist ERIK HEIKNE (MISS BEHAVIOR)- Surprising response to their first two singles- Big video production for "Slave To The Rhythm"- Story behind the album cover- Signing with Escape Music- Live show opportunities- Summer shows with his band AIR RAID- New music with AIR

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Episode 214: Interview with KALLE WALLNER of BLIND EGO

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2024/10/17

George Dionne interviews BLIND EGO founder KALLE WALLNER about their latest album THE HUNTING PARTY. Highlights include: - How the project came to be- Discussion of the new album- Collaborating with outside lyricist DOMINIK FEINER- Lyrics coming before music- Freedom to take chances outside of a band setting- Recruiting vocalist KEVIN KEARNS (CYANT)- Releasing to longest song as the first single- Upcoming tour of Germany & the Netherlands- How their last tour was cut short- Their 2017 "Storm

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Ep.213: Interview with BOBBIE DAZZLE

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2024/10/09

George Dionne interviews Glam Rock newcomer BOBBIE DAZZLE about her debut album FANDABIDOZI.Highlights include:- Discussion of the new album- Being to young to catch the 1st wave of Glam Rock- Main influence SWEET- BOBBIE DAZZLE project born out of tragedy- Music as therapy- Story behind the album's title- Recording in a traditional studio- Stories behind the singles- "Lightening Fantasy" taken from father's childhood lyrics- The trippy 70s style video for "Merry Go Round"- Incorporating the flute

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Ep.212: Interview with MICHAEL FERENTINO of LOVE IN...

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2024/10/04

George Dionne interviews LOVE IN REVERSE frontman MICHAEL FERENTINO about their latest album AMYGDALA. Ferentino is also the frontman for BEDTIME FOR ROBOTS, CORDUROY POO-POO, TRANFUSION M, and is featured on other projects.Highlights include:- Discussion of the new album- Story behind its title- Why AMYGDALA was not originally in the cards- Stories behind the music- Origins of the band's name- Society becoming a big reality show- Group think tearing the World apart- The retro album cover- Their

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Ep.211: Interview with MATT SCANNELL of VERTICAL HORIZON

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2024/09/27

George Dionne interviews VERTICAL HORIZON frontman MATT SCANNELL about the 25th anniversary release of EVERYTHING YOU WANT. "Military shows are the most meaningful things we do...we get to support the people that take care of us."Highlights include: - Revisiting EVERYTHING YOU WANT (1999)- Signing with RCA- Stories behind the singles- The muse behind "Everything You Want"- Local radio embracing "We Are"- "You're a God" appearing in BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2003)- Adding "Give You Back" to the set at the

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Ep.210: Interview with ANDY SCOTT of SWEET

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2024/09/10

George Dionne interviews SWEET guitarist ANDY SCOTT about their latest and final studio album FULL CIRCLE.Highlights include: - The evolution of the band’s sound- Discussion of the new album- Starting the writing in 2019 - Shifting gears to record Isolation Boulevard (2020)- Andy’s fight with Stage 4 cancer- Avoiding after show get togethers- His love of fly fishing - The farewell tour- Why FULL CIRCLE is their last album- Songs he wrote for the album- Their recent performance at Wacken 2024- SWEET

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Ep.209: Interview with MARK MANGOLD of KEYS

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2024/09/04

George Dionne interviews KEYS keyboardist MARK MANGOLD about their latest album THE GRAND SEDUCTION. Highlights include:- How a lifetime of playing keyboard led to the project- Forming KEYS with vocalist JAKE E (CYHRA)- Discussion of the new album- Splitting the release between two labels (ESCAPE & DEKO)- Songwriting dynamics- Recording remotely - Stories behind the singles- Emannuel Bagge & Irwan Fabrien's contributions- How keyboardists aren't as identifiable as guitarists- Story behind the album

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Ep. 208: Interview with BOONE FROGGETT of OTIS

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2024/08/20

George Dionne interviews OTIS frontman BOONE FROGGETT about the history of the band and their latest single “Last Fool In The Line”. Highlights include: - Formation of the band in 2013- Releasing a tribute to JOHN BRIM as 1st album- Producer GREG MARTIN (KENTUCKY HEAD HUNTERS)- Catching the ear of BILLY GIBBONS (ZZ TOP)- Boone’s ties to BLACK STONE CHERRY- Signing with Cleopatra Records for EYES OF THE SUN (2017)- Working with the late PAUL NELSON (JOHNNY WINTER)- Appearing on the STREET SURVIVORS

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Ep.207: Interview with CARMINE APPICE of CACTUS

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2024/08/07

George Dionne interviews CACTUS drummer CARMINE APPICE about their latest album TEMPLE OF THE BLUES - INFLUENCES AND FRIENDS. “[CACTUS] was supposed to be JEFF BECK, ROD STEWART, ME, and TIM [BOGART].” Highlights include: - The formation of CACTUS is 1970 - How/why CACTUS became an all-star project - Discussion of the new album - Recruiting the guest musicians - Having to adjust his recording style - Deciding on who plays on what - Being surprised by who was influenced by CACTUS - Eddie Van

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Ep.206: Interview with MADISON GALLOWAY

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2024/07/31

George Dionne interviews solo artist MADISON GALLOWAY about her latest self-titled album. Hightlights include: - Discussion of the new album - How the album developed from a couple of singles - Stories behind some of the songs - Collaborating with other songwriters - How her cover of "White Rabbit" (JEFFERSON AIRPLANCE) came to be - Recording in multiple studios - Crowdfunding the album and U.K. Tour - Creative side of music vs. the business side - Reward for fans helping to fund the U.K. Tour -

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Ep.205: Interview with JEFF DEAN of HER HEAD’S ON FIRE

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2024/07/24

George Dionne interviews HER HEAD'S ON FIRE guitarist JEFF DEAN about their latest album STRANGE DESIRES.Highlights include: - Discussion of the new album - How the project originally formed - How the band has progressed since their debut - Songwriting dynamics within the group - Stories behind the singles - Their tribute to GARED O'DONNELL (PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS) - Working with co-producer JASON NARDUCY (SUPERCHUNCK) - Signing with Iodine Records - Collecting vinyl - Recent tours of the

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Ep.204: Interview with WILL TURPIN of COLLECTIVE SOUL

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2024/07/17

George Dionne interviews COLLECTIVE SOUL bassist WILL TURPIN about their latest album HERE TO ETERNITY. Highlights include: - Discussion of the new album - Recording at ELVIS’ Palm Spring House - Songwriting dynamics within the group - Stories behind the singles - Special guests MICKEY THOMAS (JEFFERSON STARSHIP), PETER STROUD (CHERYL CROW) and BRAIN RAY (PAUL MCCARTNEY) - Touring with HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH - Playing arenas & ball fields - Band longevity -Opening for VAN HALEN 30 years

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Ep.203: Interview with ISSA

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2024/07/10

George Dionne interviews Norwegian vocalist ISSA about her latest album ANOTHER WORLD. ISSA also discusses the advantages to writing and recording in-house, working with collaborators JAMES MARTIN & TOM MARTIN (Martin Brothers Productions), how the songwriting process develops between the group, the stories behind the singles, how the video for “Armed & Dangerous” came together, paying homage to 80s movie soundtracks, album artwork, why ISSA preforms live very rarely, her work on the 2023 NITRATE

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Ep.202: Interview with DAN LORENZO of PATRIARCHS IN...

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2024/07/10

George Dionne interviews guitarist DAN LORENZO of PATRIARCHS IN BLACK about their latest album VISIONING. Lorenzo also discusses how he formed the project with JOHNNY KELLY (TYPE O NEGATIVE) & guest vocalists, releasing a new album each year since their formation, stories behind the singles, working on DARRYL “DMC” MCDANIELS’ upcoming solo album, signing with Metalville Records, guest singers and bassists he couldn’t secure, the conclusion of his band CASSIUS KING, working on new music with VESSEL

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Ep.201: Interview with COREY & ANDI SCHENCK of PANGAEA

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2024/06/26

George Dionne interviews COREY & ANDI SCHENCK of PANGAEA about their latest album BEOWULF. The duo also discusses the stories behind the singles, reuniting after 15 years, working with longtime producer ROBERT BERRY (SIX BY SIX), why the album is not available for streaming, side projects each have done with Berry, album cover artist RAINDER KALWITZ, leftovers from their writing & recording sessions, their 2 hour performance at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, future live show plans, re-releasing

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