Thunder-Stuff

For all you listeners who ever wondered how to join a band, Slipknot's Sid Wilson has the answer...and it's violent! We discuss whether metal should stay "underground" and what that even means. And we pay tribute to Mick Mars for making it out of Motley Crue with his dignity intact and his wang unseen by the public! How Sid Wilson Proved He Was Crazy Enough for SlipknotArch Enemy's Michael Amott Explains Why He Wants Metal to Stay in the UndergroundMotley Crue Plays First Shows with Guitarist John 5Support the show

It's a bittersweet week for the Prince of Darkness as Ozzy Osbourne wins two Grammy awards but is forced to retire from touring due to health problems...and despite the use of actual cybernetics! Plus...it's A Tale of Two Racists as Phil Anselmo finally pays the piper for his white supremacist outburst seven years ago, and TikTokers dredge up some ugly business from James Hetfield's past! References: Ozzy Reacts to Winning Two Grammy AwardsOzzy Retires from Touring Due to Health ConcernsPantera Pulled from Festival LineupsTikTokers Try to Cancel MetallicaMad With Power Festival 2023 Lineup is STACKED! Support the show

Nina and Josh discuss "Master of Puppets" in Stranger Things, metal gatekeeping, gateway bands, and more! Watch Stranger Things Actor JOSEPH QUINN Practice "Master Of Puppets"DEE SNIDER Doesn't See Himself Recording AnymoreNITA STRAUSS Exits ALICE COOPER's Band; Solo Festival Appearances CanceledNina’s OnlyFansSupport the show

Nina and Josh do a deep dive on the career and crimes of Paul Di'Anno, the singer from Iron Maiden's first two albums and the Danny Devito twin to Bruce Dickinson's Arnold Schwarzenegger! Also this week, we check in on rock star's butts, and discuss the latest in the Judas Priest/KK Downing drama, Rob Halford's blues album, and how metal is chock full of disco! Links: Former HANOI ROCKS Guitarist NASTY SUICIDE Is Battling Prostate Cancer Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Shares Metal Horns Pics From Prostate Cancer Treatment: ‘Never Give Up. Never Give In’ Twisted Sister guitarist talks prostate cancer and taking it seriously RICHIE FAULKNER Says '10 Years Of Weirdness' Between K.K. DOWNING And JUDAS PRIEST Has Been 'A Bit Unnecessary' Avantasia - New Studio Album Completed Paul Di'Anno Jailed For Benefit Fraud Paul Di'Anno Says Sepsis "Almost Killed" Him in 2015 Paul Di'Anno Knee Surgery Benefit Ex-ACCEPT Singer UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Releases Cover Of QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You' Support the show

Blaze Bayley talks with Nina and Josh about his latest album The War Within Me, plus shares stories about his time in Iron Maiden, his Wolfsbane days, and that time he told Rick Rubin to sign one of the world's greatest bands...but Rick wouldn't listen! Plus Jason Ashcraft stops by to talk about Planeswalker, Helion Prime, and Dire Peril, and why Magic the Gathering is totally f$%^ing metal! Links: Official Blaze Bayley Website (Order War Within Me here!) Blaze Bayley "War Within Me" Official Lyric Video Blaze "Motherfuckers R Us" (Iron Maiden Tour Story) Planeswalker "Oath of the Gatewatch" Official Video Planeswalker Bandcamp (Order Tales of Magic here!) Dire Peril Bandcamp Helion Prime Bandcamp Support the show

Nina and Josh are back for a new season of Thunder-stuff! The world's most influential twin guitar metal band would rather tour with one guitarist than bring back their missing original member. What's up with Priest and KK?! We lost one half of Meatloaf...but was he the meat, or the loaf? Why the Superbowl halftime show has never featured a metal band. And Nina and Josh talk upcoming releases and argue about Ghost! Links: K.K. DOWNING: 'Why I'm Angry' About Not Being Allowed To Rejoin JUDAS PRIESTMeat Loaf’s song played at anti-mandate rally in Washington D.C. as his death becomes politicized2022 Metal Release CalendarThe Krimson Kult Music Film Trilogy + Shadowman Music VideoTickets to A Sound of Thunder Zen West show on March 26Tickets to A Sound of Thunder live stream concert on March 26 Support the show

It's our first Metal History Mystery, as we tell the surprising tale of how Harry Levy went from old-time variety show entertainment to an important role behind-the-scenes in heavy metal history! There's a new kiddie diddler in metal for our Trashbag of the Week. And weigh the pros and cons of blowing Tony Iommi. This week's reviews are Aeternam by Nightmare, and Digital Dictator by Vicious Rumors. Reference Links: Business Man or Mobster?Revealed: The Al Capone of PopMr. Big (Amazon Book Listing)Issues Frontman Tyler Carter Fired Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsMiss Fortune Singer Accuses Tyler Carter of Sexual ManipulationNightmare "Aeternam" (Official Video)Nightmare Aeternam (AFM Records Pre-Order)Vicious Rumors Digital Dictator (Amazon.com) Support the show

Why is it that some people have no problem with sex, horror and crime in movies, TV and novels, but as soon as those topics show up in songs they assume the artist is some kind of degenerate or serial killer? We explore that very question in this week's Trashbag of the Week segment! 2020 continues to plumb the depths with some high-profile deaths in the metal world. And this week's reviews are Celebration Decay by Vicious Rumors and The Woes of a Mortal Earth by Brimstone Coven. Reference Links: A Sound of Thunder "Kill That B!tch" (Official Video)Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back - Official TrailerQuiet Riot: Metal HealthRemembering Power Trip’s Riley Gale, a Ferocious Frontman Who Made You Feel Like Family (Rolling Stone)Power Trip: Executioner’s TaxShiley Acres music venue owner Greg Shiley dies after heart surgeryVicious Rumors “Pulse of the Dead” Official VideoVicious Rumors (Official Website) Brimstone Coven "Secrets of the Earth"Brimstone Coven (Official Bandcamp) Support the show

We upgrade the Trashbag of the Week segment to Trashbag of the Century with a look at Motor City Madman and one star-rated babysitter Ted Nugent. ("Wore loincloth, banged my daughter, would not hire again.") We explore the legend of how Uncle Ted sh-t his pants to dodge the Vietnam draft, and his attempts to change his story. All this and Nina considers upgrading her stage outfit with a butt-window! This week's review is Metal Commando by Primal Fear. Reference Links: Snopes.com: Ted Nugent Dodged the Draft?Ted Nugent: I Never Sh-t My Pants to Avoid the DraftPrimal Fear: "Along Came the Devil" (Official Video)Order Primal Fear Metal Commando (Nuclear Blast Official)In Memory of Michael Tyler Tornillo (Son of Accept vocalist Mark Tornillo)Grinding Coffee Co.Support the show

We just can't stop talking about Jericho! After his war of words with Sebastian Bach, Chris Jericho unleashes a tuned-tastic version of "Aces High" with his new lockdown supergroup The Wheelblocks. That leads into a broader discussion on bands using backing tracks in their live performances. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek volunteers for the guillotine. This week's review is The Reality of Miracles by Lionheart. Reference Links: The Wheelblocks (ft. Chris Jericho) - "Aces High"Vocal Tuning DemonstrationScott Ian Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing TracksComments From Spotify CEO Anger Some MusiciansLionheart "Thine Is the Kingdom" (Official Lyric Video)Lionheart Official WebsiteSupport the show

Nina and Josh break down Sebastian Bach's recent Pearl Harbor attack on Chris Jericho, with some hilarious results. Plus: Pantera, Tony Martin, and a bi-partisan bill to save live venues in America. This week's album reviews are Falconer - From a Dying Ember, Divided By Design - Stages to Osiris, and Alcatrazz - Born Innocent. Reference Links: Chris Jericho Lip Sync AnalysisSebastian Bach "This Is the Moment" (Live)Chris Jericho Sings "Youth Gone Wild"Falconer "Desert Dreams"Falconer - From a Dying Ember (Metal Blade Records)Divided By Design (Official Website)The Marbles "Only One Woman" (1968, featuring Graham Bonnet)Alcatrazz "Polar Bear"Alcatrazz (Official Website)Support the show

Part two of our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's breakup in 1976 through 2020, and includes our advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links: Deep Purple Reunion Press Conference 1984"King of Dreams" (w/ Joe Lynn Turner) 1990"Highway Star" Live 1993 (Ritchie Arrives Late)"Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" (Enter Steve Morse) "Perfect Strangers" Live 2002 (Jon Lord Farewell Performance) "Time For Bedlam" 2016"Man Alive" 2020 (from Whoosh!)Whoosh! Official Site with Pre-Order LinksSupport the show

Our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's formation in 1968 through their breakup in 1976. Join us next week for part two, picking up at the 1984 reunion and concluding with an advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links: Deep Purple Spotify PlaylistDeep Purple Official WebsiteThe Highway Star (Deep Purple Fan Site)Concerto for Group and Orchestra (Complete Performance and Documentary)"Highway Star" Live (Ritchie Arrives Late)Highlights from Indonesian Tour 1975Support the show

Nina and Josh return for a very specially socially distanced episode of Thunder-Stuff. This week we discuss what happens when your power metal cover artist makes his very own Mayhem bootleg cover, why other bands sell licensed booze but only Alice Cooper has the balls to sell chocolate milk, that time Great White tried to kill a bunch of people again, and just what exactly is Jon Schaffer's problem with the Jews? This week's album review is We Are One by U.D.O. Reference Links: Heavy Metal Cover Artist Accused of Murdering His FatherAlice Cooper-Branded Chocolate Milk Coming This FallGreat White Apologizes for Maskless Show in North DakotaA New Species of Crab Has Been Named After NightwishIced Earth's Jon Schaffer on Covid-19: "Nobody's Going to Forcibly Vaccinate Me"U.D.O. We Are One Press ReleaseU.D.O. We Are One Order - AFM Records ShopSupport the show

Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for COVID-19 is coming with wrath! In honor of the end of the world, Josh and Nina are joined by Jesse and Chris, thus assembling all of A Sound of Thunder for possibly the last time. We discuss the novel coronavirus' effects on the music industry, plus King Diamond's health issues, George Lynch joining Judas Priest, Biff Byford's solo tour, Joe Lynn Turner slamming Ritchie Blackmore's new version of Rainbow, and more. This weeks album review is The Dark Delight by Dynazty. Reference Links: List of All Cancelled Rock/Metal Tours Because of the CoronavirusTESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Blasts TRUMP For Failing To Declare Coronavirus National EmergencyMAGNUM Won't Cancel European Tour: 'F**k Coronavirus'KING DIAMOND cancels Hell & Heaven showGEORGE LYNCH On JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish They Would Call Me Up And Hire Me'DIO Music to Be Featured in New ‘Thor’ Movie, Band Shirt in ‘Stranger Things’BIFF BYFORD Solo Tour Cancelled DANZIG Finally Sets Release Date for Elvis Covers AlbumRAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 1984 RAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 2016DYNAZTY - Heartless MadnessDYNAZTY: The Dark Delight Out on April 3rdACCEPT: "Pandemic" (Epidode Outro Music)Support the show

Nina, Josh and special guest Jesse Keen discuss Yngwie Malmsteen's latest unleashing of the fury, Metallica's new vinyl club, Avatar's Kickstarter success, and the Moonsorrow/Finntroll Nazi connection. This week's album review is Carnivore by Body Count (featuring Ice T). Reference Links: Yngwie Malmsteen Gets Angry in Monterrey, MexicoWill Carroll of Death Angel's Funny Yngwie Malmsteen StoryMetallica Vinyl ClubGHOST Introduces PAPA EMERITUS IV At Final Concert Of 'Prequelle' Album CycleAvatar Made a MovieLegend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey Moonsorrow’s Troublesome Relationship with White SupremacyBody Count - Bum Rush (Official Video)Black Sabbath w/ Ice T - Illusion of PowerListen to Carnivore by Body CountSupport the show

Nina and Josh feature founding Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss with a look at his history and a review of his new album Born of Fire! Discussion includes Metallica festival cancellations, Ozzy's AMA, the Nu-Metal Revival Tour, Chris Jericho jumping on bigots from the top rope, and Brian Posehn's new album Grandpa Metal. Reference Links: “Nu-Metal Revival Tour” to Feature Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, and FlawMetallica Cancels Festival Appearances As Hetfield Continues RecoveryCoronavirus Forces Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Show CancelationOzzy AMAROSS THE BOSS To Release Born Of Fire Album In MarchBrian Posehn: Grandpa Metal Support the show

Nina and Josh discuss K.K. Downing's new version of Judas Priest, Ozzy's tour cancellation, the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary, and former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson beating up two old men! This week's album reviews are Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne and III by Demons & Wizards! Reference Links: Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Forms Band With Other Former Priest MembersOZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 North American 'No More Tours 2' DatesOfficial RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Coming From BMGDio in 1961 - "An Angel Is Missing" Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Pleads Guilty To Attacking Two Older MenDemons & Wizards Announce First Album in 15 YearsSONS OF LIBERTY: Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth interviewed by Alex JonesJon Schaffer Interview with Metal BlastSupport the show

Nina and Josh discuss the life and crimes of Motley Crue singer Vince Neil; the 50th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album; Amy Lee, Axl Rose and other rockers going political on social media; and more! This week's album review is Legal at Last by Anvil! Reference Links: Rockers Celebrate Black Sabbath’s 50th Anniversary Black Sabbath’s Debut: 5 Things We Learned About Its Creation and Cover ArtAmy Lee: I Will Never Bow Down to a DictatorAxl Rose: Make the White House Great AgainLast in Line Bassist Blasts Democrats: "They Are Truly Becoming Today's Nazi Party."Sean Reinert’s Organ Donation RefusalRage Against the Machine Announces Plan to Combat Online Ticket ScalpingWatch Vince Neil Slur His Way Through Video Message to SuperfanHire Vince Neil with CameoCandlemass - Porcelain Skull official lyric videoHallas - ConundrumSeven Spires - Emerald SeasPsychotic Waltz - Inside out VoidAnvil's 'Legal at Last' Cover Art Is Highly AmusingAnvil - Legal at Last official music video Support the show

Nina and Josh discuss Dee Snider's Superbowl call-out,the heat between Max Cavalera and Sepultura, Dave Mustaine's health, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris' side project British Lion, Heilung telling Nazi punks to f#$% off, and more! This week's album review is The Serpent Rings by Magnum! Reference Links: Nightwish Releases new Video - NoiseBritish Lion Announce New Album and US Tour Dates for 2020James Hetfield Makes First Public Appearance Since Rehab ReturnAbbath Got Too Drunk, Cut Show ShortMax Cavalera’s wife and manager shoots down Sepultura reunion suggestionsSOUNDGARDEN Members Fire Back At CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Over Unreleased RecordingsSoundgarden's response to Vicky Cornell's lawsuit over unreleased Chris Cornell recordings - Soundgarden vs Vicky CornellDave Mustaine Cancer FreeThroat cancer’s link to oral sexHeilung react to incident at show: “we do not tolerate hate speech and racism” Support the show