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Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinc

This is the place for all things classic rock/metal/new wave/punk/post-punk/pop and more. Dave brings 20 years of music journalism to the program. Joined by Shane aka "The Vinyl Master", this team gets details in interviews you won"t find anywhere else! The program has featured exclusive chats with classic members of Deep Purple, Genesis, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Van Halen, KISS, Quiet Riot, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Manowar and more. Hitmakers Desmond Child, Martin

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00:01:48

Happy New Year!!! Thank You All!!

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2026/01/01

Dave and Shane want to wish all of you a Happy 2026 and thank you for a truly incredible year at the podcast! We couldn’t do any of this without you, the loyal listeners, the fans and of course our many friends in the music industry. Bless you all! See you in ‘26!! SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro / close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

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00:45:13

#362 #STYX’s #LawrenceGowan - Part 2

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/12/06

Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive interview with #STYX singer and keyboardist #LawrenceGowan. He talks with Dave and Shane about the band’s current tour, the release of their latest and 18th studio album Circling From Above, the inspiration behind his energetic stage performances, his career as a star in Canada and so much more. Check it out!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK

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00:45:49

#361 #RitchieBlackmore with #CandiceNight - Part 2

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/11/16

In a very rare and surprise appearance, founding #DeepPurple and #Rainbow guitarist #RitchieBlackmore joins us to talk all things classic rock including his friendship with the late great #JeffBeck, the historic live Purple masterpiece #MadeInJapan, why he prefers the Stratocaster over the Les Paul, fellow Purple giant - the late #JonLord and so much more!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK

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00:48:36

#360 #CandiceNight - Part 1

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/11/09

We are thrilled to welcome you to the first part of our interview with Blackmore's Night vocalist and lyricist #CandiceNight who joins us to talk about her latest solo album “Sea Glass” and the band’s selection of tour dates along the East Coast through the second half of November. Candice talks about how she turned pain into purpose in writing this new album, after the death of her father and dealing with the challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. About half way through our chat,

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00:13:18

EXCLUSIVE: #RitchieBlackmore On #MadeInJapan, Rock’s...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/31

In quite the rare moment, #DeepPurple co-founder #RitchieBlackmore dropped in to take us on an extraordinary journey through rock’s royal history: discussing the formation of the “Unholy Trinity of British Hard Rock and Heavy Metal” - (#LedZeppelin, Deep Purple and #BlackSabbath), and the Steve Wilson 2025 remix of Purple’s stately #MadeInJapan live album. Blackmore also remembers #OzzyOsbourne who died in July and the legacy of the #MoodyBlues following the death of their bassist #JohnLodge (who

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00:01:38

EXCLUSIVE: #DeepPurple Legend #RitchieBlackmore...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/30

In an extremely rare moment, Deep Purple co-founder Ritchie Blackmore joined his wife and BlackmoresNight bandmate, singer Candice Night in an interview about her new, wonderful solo album “Sea Glass”, and opened up about his extraordinary life in rock. That’s where he offered his thoughts on his dear friend Jeff Beck. Our full interview will be out soon!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK

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00:01:09

Candice Night & Ritchie Blackmore Are Here!!!

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/30

Oh boy do we have a special show in store for YOU!!!

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00:30:55

#359 #STYX’s #LawrenceGowan - Part 1

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/27

The boys are pleased to welcome back to the show #STYX singer and keyboardist #LawrenceGowan, who talks about their current tour, the release of their latest and 18th studio album Circling From Above, what it was like transitioning from a solo artist to a member of the band in a major line up revamp and more. Check it out!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook:

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00:12:27

#358 #SimpleMinds Guitarist #CharlieBurchill - From...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/15

2018: We’re throwing it back to one of Dave and Shane’s first interviews together - before the podcast was formed, where they chatted with #SimpleMinds guitarist #CharlieBurchill about the legacy of “Don't You (Forget About Me)” from #TheBreakfastClub soundtrack, going into what would become their epic 1985 studio album #OnceUponATime, now celebrating 40 years! Enjoy!

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00:34:04

#357 #LivingColour’s #VernonReid Talks “Hoodoo...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/11

The boys are honored to welcome Living Colour legend #VernonReid who talks about his latest solo album “Hoodoo Telemetry”, released earlier this month on Artone / The Players Club Records.The guitar phenom also shares his thoughts on the legacy of the band’s iconic single “Cult Of Personality” and how it still resonates today, using music as a tool to address political issues and more!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine

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00:03:51

Dave And Shane - Live From DETROIT!!!

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/10/01

Oh yeah! The Motor City invasion is on!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

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00:38:59

#356 #Helloween Brings The Giants & Monsters!

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/09/18

#German power metal lords #Helloween are back with their latest album “Giants & Monsters”, dropped recently by Reigning Phoenix Music. We had the pleasure of chatting with longtime drummer Daniel Loble about their creative approach going into this record, the many drum set ups used in the process, and his broader thoughts on metal today - including his reaction to the loss of the Prince of Darkness #OzzyOsbourne - who died a couple of days after this interview was recorded. Check out this interview

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00:01:05

Up Next: Helloween!!!

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/09/15

Up Next: Helloween!!!

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00:07:40

#LivingColour’s #VernonReid Talks “Cult of...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/30

The boys had a great chat with #LivingColour legend #VernonReid about the band’s 1988 smash hit “Cult of Personality” and the relevance many feel it has today. Reid stopped by the show to discuss his upcoming solo album “Hoodoo Telemetry” with the first single “Beautiful Bastard” out now! Full interview coming soon!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook:

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00:37:09

#355 #Eagles Legend #DonFelder - The Interview

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/26

We are thrilled to welcome legendary former #Eagles songwriter #DonFelder who discusses his new solo album “The Vault” which contains stunning performances by #JoeSatriani, #Toto stars #DavidPaich, #SteveLukather, #JoeWilliams, and #GregPhillinganes; plus renowned drummers #GregBissonette, #BrianTichy, and #ToddSucherman. Storied musicians #TimothyDrury, #NathanEast, #NinaWinter and #LennyCastro, also round out the all-star line up!Of course we talk with Don about writing “Hotel California”, those

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00:01:32

#JudasPriest Drummer #ScottTravis Talks #Ripper Years...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/21

The boys chatted with #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis, who took a moment to reflect on the albums “Jugulator” and “Demolition” from the late 1990s and early 2000s when Tim “Ripper” Owens fronted the band, famously replacing #RobHalford. Full interview coming soon!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

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00:02:45

BREAKING: New #WarPigs With #Ozzy & #RobHalford On...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/21

We just got word from #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis: there’s a new version of Priest’s “War Pigs” with Rob Halford and #OzzyOsbourne on the way! They will be alternating vocal lines. 🤘🏾🤘🏻 Just awesome!

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00:29:09

#354 #IronMaiden’s #BruceDickinson Talks New Solo...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/15

Legendary #IronMaiden singer #BruceDickinson stopped by the show recently to talk about reworking his classic “Balls to Picasso” solo album from 1994 - making some of the tracks HEAVIER, NEW demos for an upcoming solo album, taking 2024’s The #MandrakeProject across America, his comic book series, that almost-metal supergroup with #RobHalford and #RonnieJamesDio (later #GeoffTate), how #IronMaiden is doing after the recent retirement of drummer #NickoMcBrain, and adding ONE never-played-before

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00:31:08

#353 80s & 90s Hitmaker #MartinPage Talks “First And...

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/08/12

Here is MORE from our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship’s “We Built This City” and #Heart’s “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad

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00:32:26

Remembering #OzzyOsbourne

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern ·

2025/07/26

Dave and Shane are heartbroken, like all the rest of the great metal nations. Here we take a look back at the life of #OzzyOsbourne. RIP and Thank You.

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