This week in the After Party, Jake talks the motivating factors that drive people to the guitar, the new DISGRACELAND episode on Van Halen, the new episode on Layne Stayley of Alice in Chains ONLY in the Disgraceland All Access club, and of course your emails, texts, DMS, and voicemails. Is Eddie Van Halen the greatest rock n roll guitarist of all time? Is V ... Show More
Yesterday
Bonus Episode: What Music Do Serial Killers and the Worst People In The World Listen to?
Surprise! Jeffrey Epstein had predictable taste in music. But the Son of Sam? Gaddafi? John Wayne Gacy? We get into what the worst people in the world listened to along with your voicemails, texts, dms, emails and more. For more great Disgraceland stories, check out our archive, ... Show More
42m 43s
Mar 10
Townes Van Zandt: Dreaming Hit Songs, Detox, and Waiting Around to Die
Country songwriter Townes Van Zandt was an incredible talent who toiled in obscurity. Most of his albums never sold more than a few thousand copies. Like his idol, Hank Williams, he was willing to push aside everything to chase the muse – everything but the bottle. And like Hank ... Show More
38m 42s
Mar 6
Public Enemy: Revolution, Scandal, and a Message Louder than a Bomb
Public Enemy were revolutionaries – both in their message and their music. In the 1980s and 1990s, they elevated hip-hop to an art form. They did this with Chuck D's booming voice, Flavor Flav's comic levity, and the auditory assault of the Bomb Squad's production. But with that ... Show More
39m 54s
Dec 2024
Remembering Eddie Van Halen
Before they co-founded one of the most successful rock bands in history, Alex and Eddie Van Halen were two kid brothers with a love of music. In an emotional, and musically rich interview, Alex talks about Eddie’s life and death and the communication he feels he still has with hi ... Show More
27m 26s
Mar 2022
Joan Jett on Her All Acoustic Album, Making Light of Day with Michael J Fox, & Upcoming Tour with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison
Joan Jett catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Changeup, her very first acoustic album that finds classics and deep cuts stripped down to their roots. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend takes us into what prompted the project, turning down MTV when they asked her to do ... Show More
52m 52s
Sep 2025
Rickey Medlocke & The Legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke makes his TIJ debut to talk about his incredible rock & roll journey! He shares stories from his early days drumming with Skynyrd, to fronting Blackfoot and touring with AC/DC, Nazareth, and Iron Maiden, to rejoining Skynyrd thanks to a Sn ... Show More
55m 47s
Feb 2025
Episode 81: Inside Metallica HQ; Meet the Runners
The week of February 12, 2025 on The Metallica Report…
We speak with the Metallica HQ Studio Runners—Jackson Langford, Jack Ketchum, Alex Coltharp, and Dana Lindstrom—about their tasks and duties around the building and beyond. From massive lunch runs to damaging cars and walls ... Show More
38m 49s
Aug 2025
“Heavy Metal Drummer”—Wilco
In this week’s episode, Rob uses the blueprint he learned from all of his favorite rock band movies, like 'Dig!' and 'The Great Muppet Caper,' to better understand the self-proclaimed misunderstood band Wilco. He takes us through Jeff Tweedy’s journey, starting with Wilco’s prede ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2024
Corey Taylor Opens Up About His "Complete & Utter Breakdown" + MORE
<p>Welcome to the latest episode of "Hard N Heavy Headlines with Emmy Mack," the ultimate destination for all things rock and metal. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of hard rock and heavy metal, bringing you the most exciting and controversial stories from the indust ... Show More
2m 41s
Jul 2021
Behind The Song: Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
<p>In episode 71 of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the history and lyrics of "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the band once called the most dangerous in rock, Guns 'N Roses. The song, written by Axl Rose for his then-girlfriend, was a departure from the rest of the materia ... Show More
16m 8s
Feb 2024
Funk-Metal Supergroup Infectious Grooves Return Down Under With Jay Weinberg + MORE
<p>Join Emmy Mack for the latest edition of Hard N Heavy Headlines, your premier destination for all things rock, metal, and everything in between. In this episode, we bring you some monumental tour news that's set to rock the foundations of the Australian music scene. After a 16 ... Show More
1m 39s
Sep 2025
The Anatomy of a Working Musician
What does it really mean to be a working musician? Chris Jericho sits down with his Fozzy brothers - Rich Ward, Billy Grey, and PJ Farley—to break down the grind, the hustle, and the glory of making a living through music alone. Rich shares why he turned down gigs with Ozzy Osbou ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2022
How The Romantics went from Motor City Rockers to MTV darlings
<p>Straight out of Detroit Rock City, The Romantics made their first entry into the Billboard chart with a high-energy tune sung by their drummer. That song, “What I Like About You,” later became the subject of a high-profile lawsuit when it was used in a TV commercial…which made ... Show More
8m 11s