Mike Rock Podcasty

Robin returns to the show to discuss his forthcoming solo album "Alive". We also discuss his 2023 plans including his chances to play again with Michael Schenker and record with Black Swan.Autor: Mike Brunn

This is part 2 of my interview with Rik Fox. This this episode we cover Rik going out to LA in the early 80s and becoming an original member of WASP. We also discuss Steeler, Ron Keel, Yngwie Malmsteen and so much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to see KISS in the clubs during 1973? What were the band members like before they were famous? Imagine being at the Hotel Diplomat the night Bill Aucoin came to see the band for the first time. Imagine being at the Coventry. Rik Fox was there from ”Day Zero”. He knew the band members before Ace wa…

We talk about growing up KISS fans during different eras of the band, starting a KISS cover band, Phantom Of The Park and more!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss if 2023 will finally be the End Of The Road for KISS. Our thoughts on the likelihood of Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick or Vinnie Vincent putting out new music in 2023. Additionally, we discuss our thoughts on David Lee Roth, Metallica, Foo Fighters and more!Autor: Mike Brunn

We take a look back at the year 2022. The high points, the low points and everything in between. We cover KISS, Vinnie Vincent, Peter Criss, Pat Benatar, Blondie, The Who and so much much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

Marc Ferrari joins me with exclusive information about Keel and Cold Sweat. Plus he shares some real interesting stories about writing with / for Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. He also shares his story about working with Pantera and gives his thoughts on the current lineup.Autor: Mike Brunn

Rachel Bolan of Skid Row joins me for a great chat about the 2023 tour with Buckcherry, we look back at the success of 2022, we talk touring with KISS in 2000, the use of back tracks in concert and much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

Author Greg Prato joins me to discuss KISS as well as his newest books "A+ Albums" and "Iconic Guitar Gear". A great conversation about everything rock n roll!!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss the surprise announcement that Metallica will be putting out a new album, "72 Seasons" in April 2023, and released a new single today with no advance notice. We also discuss their plans to tour in 2023.Autor: Mike Brunn

We give our thoughts and opinions on the new KISS Creatures Of The Night Box Set. What do we like? What don't we like? Is it worth the price?Autor: Mike Brunn

Tod joins me to discuss his newest 3 CD set, re-recording some of his Frehley's Comet classics, reconnecting with Ace Frehley in recent years and much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

I sailed on KISS Kruise XI in October 2022. On this episode we discuss what I liked, what disappointed me, and if I plan to attend in 2024.Autor: Mike Brunn

In this final snippet Vinnie Vincent talks about what he thinks the peak was of the Creatures era and not getting support from the record label.Autor: Mike Brunn

In this snippet Vinnie Vincent talks about his dislike of working with drummers, and his thoughts on working with Eric Carr.Autor: Mike Brunn

In this snippet Vinnie Vincent talks about wanting to take over KISS and recording the solos for the Creatures of the Night album.Autor: Mike Brunn

Vinnie Vincent talks writing songs with Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons for the Creatures of the Night Album, including I Love It Loud, Killer and I Still Love You.Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss our thoughts on the 2022 KISS Kruise, songs we hope they play and what event has me most excited!Autor: Mike Brunn

Here is a snippet from my full 2+ hour interview with Vinnie Vincent where he discusses the production and sound on the Creatures Of The Night album, and what he would have done different.Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss the news that Mick Mars has decided to retire from touring and John 5 will fill his shoes going forward.Autor: Mike Brunn

Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge joins me to discuss the new Alter Bridge album "Pawns and Kings", as well as the bands touring plans. Additionally, Mark talks about Frank Sinanata's influence on his songwriting and his thoughts on a Creed reunion.Autor: Mike Brunn

Michael Sweet joins be to discuss the bands newest album, the possibilities that this could be their final album, and everything going on in the world of Stryper!Autor: Mike Brunn

Michael Monroe joins me for a great discussion about his 90s punk band Demolition 23, what it was like working with Steve Stevens, Stevie Van Zandt, Guns n Roses, and more! Of course we also discuss Hanoi Rocks, Vince Neil and much more.Autor: Mike Brunn

Orianthi talks about her forthcoming new album "Rock Candy", as well as her touring plans and her plans to join Alice Cooper on stage again for a few songs!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss and debate our Top 10 Ace Frehley songs across his time with KISS, his 78 solo album, Frehley's Comet, and his solo albums.Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss and debate our top 10 Peter Criss songs covering his time in KISS, his 78 solo album and his solo work in the 70s and 80s!Autor: Mike Brunn

We each give our opinion on what we think the top 10 Gene Simmons songs of all time are. Any era. Lots of great KISS / Gene talk, I think some of our choices may surprise you!!Autor: Mike Brunn

We each give our opinion on what we think the top 10 Paul Stanley songs of all time are. Any era. Lots of great KISS / Paul Stanley talk, with special guest Billy Davis from the KISS Unmasked cover band!Autor: Mike Brunn

Billy joins my show for the second time. This time we discuss the upcoming Talas album "1985", the beginnings of the band, playing L'Amour in the 80s, growing up in Buffalo and much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

Glenn & Doug join me to discuss their forthcoming album, Radiance plus their upcoming US tour, Doug auditioning for KISS, writing songs together, choosing the setlist and much more!!Autor: Mike Brunn

All KISS fans will love to hear the story behind how two life long KISS fans became business partners with Gene Simmons on a soda line and what its like working with "The Demon".Autor: Mike Brunn

Joe D'Angelo joins me to discuss this years KISS Kruise Fest in Los Angeles, Ca. which will take place prior to the start of KISS Kruise XI!Autor: Mike Brunn

Wolf joins me to talk about the upcoming US tour, recording new music, the Scorpions, touring with KISS and Iron Maiden, bringing in Phil Shouse and much more!!Autor: Mike Brunn

Alain Bellicha and Per Strid join me to talk about their new KISS book "The Demons of Rock and The Phantom".Autor: Mike Brunn

I found this cool quick clip from the winter of 1987, Eddie Trunk talking about the forthcoming second album from Vinnie Vincent.Autor: Mike Brunn

With the sad news of Olivia Newton-John's passing we took a few minutes to remember her music and movie legacy. Our condolences to her family, friends and fans around the world. You will be missed by many.Autor: Mike Brunn

Here is a cool audio clip I recently found from 1989. Eddie was announcing Peter Criss's new project called "The Keep" which included Mark St John. Eddie also shares info about Peter's upcoming appearance on Ace Frehley's Trouble Walking album (which had a different title at the time).Autor: Mike Brunn

I have been going through old audio tapes of mine and came across various radio spots, interviews, etc that haven't been heard in decades. I'll be sharing these with you in the days and weeks ahead. Here is my first clip that I’m sharing! In January 1989 Eddie Trunk made an exclusive announcement on a local NJ / NY area radio station that the follo…

Zach Throne joins the show to talk about touring with Ace Frehley, playing withy Bruce Kulick, jamming with Gene Simmons, sharing the stage with Peter Criss and so much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss the recent Stadium Tour show in New York. Which band surprised us, which bands did we enjoy the most, Vince Neil, Bret Michaels, Def Leppard's new album and much more!!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss our experience seeing Ringo Starr in NYC in 2022. What did we think of the show? What did we like and what would we change? What did we think of the "All Stars"? Who would we want in a future All Starr band? And......what made this show like seeing Vinnie Vincent at Creatures Fest?Autor: Mike Brunn

We take a moment to reflect on our memories of seeing Alec John Such perform with Bon Jovi in the 80s and what his band and music meant to us as teenagers in the 80s.Autor: Mike Brunn

I'm just back from the Creatures Fest weekend in Nashville, Tn and we share our thoughts about this once in a lifetime event.Autor: Mike Brunn

I was fortunate to attend the Sisters Doll concert on May 22, 2022 in New York City that included the return of Peter Criss to the stage for the first time since 2017!! Vincent LaRussa and I discuss the experience and our thoughts on the evening.Autor: Mike Brunn

Andrew joins me to discuss his new film "The Greatest Show On Earth II". Always a lot of fun talking KISS with Andrew and getting insights to his newest filmed coming out on June 10, 2022.Autor: Mike Brunn

Lawrence Gowan of Styx joins me for a great chat about the b ands longevity, playing new music in concert, the Rock Hall of Fame, the upcoming REO SpeedWagon / Loverboy tour, Fall 2022 tour plans and much more!Autor: Mike Brunn

On May 14, 2022 I attended the KISS Hartford Soundcheck. That video has been viewed over 80,000 times in 24+ hours. Here is my reaction and thoughts to this event along with information on how YOU can also have this experience!Autor: Mike Brunn

We discuss our thoughts and opinions on Paul McCartney and John Lennon digitally "reuniting" and if we think KISS can do the same with Eric Carr.Autor: Mike Brunn

Jeff Scott Soto joins me for a great chat about his new album, worries that singers have as they age, working with Vinnie Vincent, Journey and more!Autor: Mike Brunn

Jean Beauvoir joins me to talk about his new book "Bet My Soul On Rock n Roll". Of course we discuss his work with KISS, The Plasmatics and The Ramones and we also cover his history with Little Steven, The Sopranos, Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna and much more!Autor: Mike Brunn