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Rock & Roll Nightmares

Staci Layne Wilson

Hosted by Staci Layne Wilson and based on the Rock & Roll Nightmares horror and true crime book series, this irreverent podcast on rock, punk, grunge, etc., features interviews with musicians, writers, photographers, artists, and filmmakers. It"s only rock & roll, but we like it!

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17:31

Alice Maio Mackay, Filmmaker: "Satranic Panic" A...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/08/21

Staci's guest is Alice Maio Mackay, a young, award-winning genre filmmaker. Satranic Panic is her fourth film, and it was released in Australia last year; this horror musical comedy is now debuting in the States. Alice’s debut feature, So Vam, featured stars from Drag Race, and is now a SHUDDER exclusive. Two years ago, she directed and co-wrote her second queer horror feature film, Bad Girl Boogey, featuring a cameo from horror icon Bill Moseley. Alice talks about her influences and processes for

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30:03

Joe Matera: Musician, & Author of "The Backstage Pass"

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/08/14

Staci's guest for this episode is Joe Matera, author of the newly released rock 'n' roll book "Louder Than Words: Beyond The Backstage Pass," a sequel to his first memoir about life on the road. Joe's diverse career includes writing for prominent music magazines and a successful stint as a musician. He has performed at European festivals and achieved a Top 20 hit on Radio Berlin in Germany. On this episode of the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast, we dig into music criticism, instrumental music

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26:48

Gaelan Draper and Charlie Saxton: Filmmakers, "Art of...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, Staci welcomes guests Gaelan Draper and Charlie Saxton, the creative team behind the new psychological horror film "Art of a Hit". Gaelan directed the movie, while Charlie co-wrote, produced, and starred as an eccentric uber-producer. Staci explores their collaboration and delves into the world of film production with these talented creators and hardcore music lovers. They discuss the concept of the “sellout” bands, how Jets to Brazil came to supply their film score, what it was

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29:18

Nickolas Rossi: Documentarian, "Heaven Adores You"...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/07/27

Staci welcomes Nickolas Rossi, the acclaimed filmmaker, to the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast. A decade ago, Nickolas directed the documentary "Heaven Adores You" about the late Elliott Smith. With the film marking its tenth anniversary and what would have been Elliott’s 55th birthday next month, Nickolas joins us to reflect on the project, discuss future plans for the film, and explore the enduring legacy of Elliott Smith’s music.

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53:38

Roddy Bogawa: Co-Director, "Have You Got It Yet? Syd...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/07/16

Award-winning filmmaker Roddy Bogawa joins Staci on today's podcast. Roddy co-directed the documentary "Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd" with the late, acclaimed album cover designer Storm Thorgerson. This remarkable and beautifully crafted documentary took years to complete. Staci will ask Roddy about the making of this film and his personal insights into Syd Barrett's life and decline. He will also discuss the challenges of creating a movie about Syd, a person with

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31:17

Linda Chadwick, Author: "On The Road: A Texas...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/07/06

In this episode, Staci welcomes Linda Chadwick, the author of "On The Road: A Texas Groupie's Memoir." Linda's book offers an unfiltered look into the glam and heavy metal scenes in Texas, sharing her experiences with legends like Metallica, Pantera, and Motörhead. Get ready for some wild stories as Linda spills all the backstage secrets. Tune in to hear more about her unforgettable adventures! (Pictured: Linda and 'Dimebag' Darrell of Pantera)

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22:24

Nick Dominquez: Curator of "Spanish Tony" Photography...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/06/27

Staci's guest is Nick Dominguez, the grandson of Rolling Stones’ photographer, personal assistant, and book author Tony Sanchez, aka "Spanish Tony." Spanish Tony captured iconic images of The Stones onstage at Hyde Park, at the Beggar's Banquet photoshoot, and candid shots of Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg that have not been published before now. Nick is currently running Spanish Tony Media, a business he formed in 2021. He has been overseeing the collection of photographs, videos, and audio

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23:26

Billy Morrison: On His New Album, The Morrison Project

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/06/12

Staci’s guest is musician Billy Morrison, who rose to fame with The Cult. He’s been the rhythm guitarist in Billy Idol’s band for 15 years now and is currently enjoying great success with his solo album, The Morrison Project. Right now, he has a hit single climbing the charts – “Crack Cocaine,” featuring Ozzy Osbourne on lead vocals and Steve Stevens on lead guitar. He talks about his music, as well as his fine art paintings and plans for the future.

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29:04

Amanda Kramer & Wayne Byrne: Authors, "Hired Guns,...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/06/05

Staci welcomes Amanda Kramer and Wayne Byrne, co-authors of a new book on female “hired guns” in the music industry… the book is called, appropriately enough, 'Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music.' Wayne is the author of several books centered on the entertainment industry, while Amanda is currently the keyboardist for the Psychedelic Furs. They talk about their new book, as well as a future endeavor that covers movie soundtracks.

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26:21

Suzi Ronson: Author of "Me & Mr Jones" Memoir of...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/06/02

Staci's guest is the fabulous Suzy Ronson, author of a new memoir, "Me & Mr Jones." It’s an excellent book about how she became David Bowie’s stylist after helping create his iconic Ziggy Stardust hairstyle. She traveled the world with Bowie as his hairdresser, stylist, and confidante. She went on to marry Mick Ronson, the guitarist. Suzi has also worked with Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, and John Mellencamp. She talks about how she became Bowie's stylist, shares some road stories, discusses

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23:53

Brett Monro and Crista Honey: Metal Nerds, Inc

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/27

Staci's guests are Brett Monro and Crista Honey. Their company is Metal Nerds Inc, and they have launched a project called the Kings of the Strip Legacy Project (Tales from the Strip), where they partner with bands to create graphic anthologies for them that they can then sell to fans via mail-order and on their merch tables, which is just brilliant. These comics are a cool representation of the band from start to finish - the colors, graphics, personality, likenesses, stories, content, and so on

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31:39

Bert Edens and DE McCluskey: Authors, "Dismember the...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/27

Bert Edens and DE McCluskey talk with Staci about the new short story anthology, “Dismember the Coop.” The book consists of macabre tales inspired by the music of Alice Cooper. It’s also a charity project. What’s more, DE McCluskey wrote a comic horror tale about Def Leppard for a newly released Rock & Roll Nightmares book, "Parallel Lines."

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34:11

Mercedes M. Yardley & Nadia Robertson: "Rock & Roll...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/18

Mercedes M. Yardley and Nadia Robertson, both of whom wrote short stories for the latest collection in the Rock & Roll Nightmares series, “Parallel Lines,” join Staci on today’s podcast. They discuss the inspiration behind their stories—The Beatles (kind of…) for Mercedes, and Elvis (totally) for Nadia. Each author comes from a different perspective and standpoint career-wise, but their love of music and storytelling makes for a fascinating episode!

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36:43

Alex S. Johnson & J.C. Macek III: "Black Sabbath,...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/16

Staci has two guests today: Alex S. Johnson and J.C. Maçek III, coeditors of the upcoming short story collection "Hand of Doom: A Literary Tribute to Black Sabbath." The book is part of the Axes of Evil series. The editors, who also write, discuss their backgrounds, which include entertainment and music journalism. Alex & J.C. talk about how horror movies have influenced their writing, and they also reveal the behind-the-scenes scoop on bringing "Hand of Doom: A Literary Tribute to Black

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22:48

Heather J. Bennett: Rock & Roll Romance Novelist,...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/15

Author Heather J. Bennett joins Staci today on the "Rock & Roll Nightmares" podcast. As a diehard music fan and an accomplished writer, Heather has uncovered hidden stories of musicians, particularly those from the 1970s Laurel Canyon scene--all fictional, of course (wink). While there are some other rock star romances out there, they tend to be more about the spice... what sets Heather's apart is the focus on music and interpersonal relationships. She shares her research process, where she

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23:55

Madeline Bocaro: Author, "In Your Mind, The Infinite...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/15

Staci welcomes Madeline Bocaro, author of the new book, "In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono," With notable contributions to biographies and documentaries, including works on Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Mick Ronson, she's gone deep into the lives of music legends. Her latest project aims to show all sides of Ms. Ono, not just her time with John Lennon. Madeline shares her thoughts on the recent May Pang documentary, addresses the Beatles' breakup, and the honor of having her book in the

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45:39

Joel Selvin: Author, "Jim Gordon: Drums & Demons"

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/13

Music journalist and author Joel Selvin joins Staci on today's "Rock & Roll Nightmares" podcast. He wrote the incredible recent release, "Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day." ...But today, they're going to talk about his brand new book, a deep dive into session drummer Jim Gordon, whose storied career ended with him behind bars for the murder of his mother. The book is called "Drums & Demons." Joel's aim is to restore the man's

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30:57

Peter Summit: Crashing Wayward Band, Home1969 Vintage...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/12

Staci's guest is Peter Summit, the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band Crashing Wayward. Crashing Wayward also consists of Stacey David Blades on lead guitar, on lead and rhythm guitar is David Harris, and rhythm section are bassist Carl Raether and drummer Shon McKee. This is Peter's second time on the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast--he's got some exciting news and reveals, plus he and Staci discuss some of their favorite music/fashion icons, such as David Bowie and John Lennon.

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21:11

Katherine Brannan: "Rock & Roll Nightmares - Parallel...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/05/12

Katherine Brannan is an audiobook narrator, radio personality for WALL, and she is also a veteran of Air Pirates Radio Theater where she lent her talents as a voice actor, musician, and writer. Katherine is the co-narrator of the most recent Rock & Roll Nightmares anthology of short stories, "Parallel Lines." She has some insights on the art of narration and commercial voiceover, plus find out why she compares KISS's Gene Simmons to a used car (kind of... ;).

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25:50

Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill: Directors, "Anita...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2024/04/25

Staci welcomes the directing team of Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, whose new documentary, CATCHING FIRE: THE STORY OF ANITA PALLENBERG gives the world a vital, nuanced portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock ‘n’ roller, actress, muse, and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s due to her association with the Rolling Stones. The creative team talks about how they brought Anita's story to the screen, discuss Scarlett Johansson's involvement, and much more!

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