The RockDown Rock and Metal Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A rock and metal podcast featuring extended interviews with members of bands ranging from the unsigned to the biggest names in rock and metal. Very different questions leading to some extraordinary answers.
This week we are joined by Tim Ripper Owens of KKs Priest. We asked him would you rather be in prison for a year or lose 5 years off of your life? What's on your bucket list? What keeps you grounded? plus of course we talk golf, Mark Whalberg and going out for an Indian. Well why wouldn't we?
Show Notes:
Tim Ripper Owens on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/timripperowensofficial/
Tim Ripper Owens on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimRipperOwens
Tim Ripper Owens Website - https://timripperowens.com/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by renowned Author Mark Tullius. We asked him do you collect anything? What was the last YouTube video you watched? In the changing times, do you have to self censor? What movie have you watched way too many times? and do you believe in the afterlife? plus of course lots more including how to win at Fortnite and our shared love for Twisted Sister.
Show Notes:
Marks Podcast - https://viciouswhispers.podbean.com/
Mark Tullius Website - https://marktullius.com/
Mark Tullius on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.tullius.3
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by Fredrik Akesson of Opeth. We asked him what was your first and most recent tattoos? What topic do you know a lot about? What was the last photo you took? Do you like to gamble? and If you could time travel would you go back or forward? plus of course lots more.
Show Notes:
Opeth - https://www.facebook.com/Opeth
Opeth - http://www.opeth.com/
Anders Johansson - Drummer (Got a mention in the show) - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063474109575
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by Dan Murphy of All Good Things. We asked him if he was arrested, what would the rest of the band assume he had done? What is he afraid of? What product or service does he love so much that he would happily be a spokesman for them? and What is his biggest doubt in life? and lots more.
Show Notes:
All Good Things - https://www.facebook.com/allgoodthingsrock/
All Good Things - https://allgoodthings.la/
Andre Antunes (The guy we discussed in this episode) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zTlrhQ0w1-TZjc2-jdcag
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by ex Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley. Not the usual format for our show, but we did talk about his latest album, histories greatest scientists, "the media" and technology.
Show Notes:
Blaze Bayley - https://www.blazebayley.net/
Blaze Bayley - https://www.facebook.com/officialblazebayley/
RockDown Podcast https://www.facebook.com/RockDownPodcast https://www.instagram.com/rockdownpodcast info@RockDownPodcast.com
Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Back from hiatus, we are joined by Matty McCloskey of Rev Theory. Questions included... Do you believe in Karma? If time was not an issue, what skill would you like to master? What food do you just not get the appeal of? and what was the last song you downloaded? and of course we talk Marmite too.
Show Notes:
Rev Theory - https://www.facebook.com/revtheory
Matty McCloskey - https://www.facebook.com/mattymccloskey
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by Scott Taylor of Mason Hill. Questions included... What are you irrationally afraid of? What was the last video you watched on YouTube? Who is your hero? and would you rather lose 5 years off your life or face 1 year in jail?
Show Notes:
Mason Hill - https://www.masonhillofficial.com/ Mason Hill Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/masonhillofficial/ Mason Hill YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3cSYBHV_awSliSgZKCT0A
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by the legend that is Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake & Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Questions included What are your best and worst ever purchases? Your worst ever injury? What's the best concert you ever went to? and who would you like to bring back from the dead to have a chat with? and many many more...
Show Notes:
Joel Hoekstra - http://www.joelhoekstra.com Joel Hoekstra - https://www.facebook.com/JoelHoekstra13 Whitesnake - https://whitesnake.com/ Trans-Siberian Orchestra - https://www.trans-siberian.com/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by Glen Bridden of 2 Shadows. We ask him such questions as If you could change 1 thing about yourself, what would that be? Are you a forgiving person? What terrible movie do you love? and What would you love to learn more about? and many more.
Show Notes:
2 Shadows - https://www.facebook.com/2shadowsofficial 2 Shadows - https://www.2shadowsofficial.com/ 2 Shadows - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCku5Sigm3uccjFEKijlnSaQ
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
What an honour! Today we have the one and only Billy Sheehan on the show. We ask him such things as Do you like to gamble? What do you love doing but you are terrible at? What was the last photo you took? and What is your earliest ever memory? and much much more.
Show Notes:
Billy Sheehan - http://www.billysheehan.com/ Billy Sheehan - https://www.facebook.com/people/Billy-Sheehan/100044426979764 Billy Sheehan - https://www.facebook.com/talasv2
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Today we talk to Andy Cairns of Therapy?. We ask him such things as Do you believe in reincarnation? What's the quickest way to your heart? and What could you give a lecture on? Andy also chooses the 3 of clubs, in a card trick we posted the results of, 20 hours prior to the recording with him and therefore 20 hours before he picked it!!!
Show Notes:
Therapy? - https://www.facebook.com/Therapyofficial Therapy? - https://www.therapyquestionmark.co.uk/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
In todays episode we are joined by Luke from Polands Chemia. We ask him such things as What was the last photo you took? What's your philosophy on life? How was school for you? What's the oldest thing you own? What is mankind not focused enough on and much much more.
Show Notes:
Chemia - https://www.facebook.com/chemiasound Chemia - http://chemiasound.com
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
In this festive special, Blothar the Berserker of GWAR gets up close and personal, but don't worry, we have had our jabs. Blothar tells us about his hobbies, his favourite smells and his love of cricket and knitting.
Show Notes:
GWAR - https://www.facebook.com/gwar GWAR - https://gwar.net Blothar the Berserker - https://www.facebook.com/TheBerserkerBlothar
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Ehab Omran of South of Eden is this week’s guest, and we talk to him about such things as What could you give a lecture on? What was the last photo you took? What do you love doing, even though you are terrible at it? and if you were arrested, what would the rest of the band assume it was for?
Show Notes:
South of Eden - https://www.facebook.com/southofedenmusic South of Eden - https://www.southofedenband.com
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Joel of Inimical Drive joins us and we ask him questions such as If you could change one thing about you, what would you change? What language would you like to be able to speak? What would a world full of Joel clones be like? and Do you click on ClickBait?
Show Notes:
Inimical Drive - https://inimical-drive.square.site/ Inimical Drive - https://www.facebook.com/InimicalDrive
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Key Jay of Static-X joins us and we ask him, among other things, What was the last photo you took? Do you believe in reincarnation? Where do you get your news? What do you enjoy that you are not great at? and we seriously nerd out on all things motor racing!
Show Notes:
Static-X - https://www.facebook.com/staticx
Static-X - https://static-x.org
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Elize Ryd of the wonderful Amaranthe joins us and answers such questions as Do you believe in Ghosts? What is your favourite movie? Do you have any bad habits?....oh and she sings lots of bits from Les Mis and Wicked too!!!
Show Notes:
Amaranthe - https://amaranthe.se/
Amaranthe - https://www.facebook.com/AmarantheBand
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Jared Navarre of Static Cycle faces such questions as What personal trait has got you into the most trouble? Do you believe in Karma? What have you done and not owned up to? and which historical figure would you like to have dinner with? and of course we talk dick pics!
Show Notes:
Static Cycle - https://www.staticcycle.com/
Static Cycle - https://www.facebook.com/staticcycle/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Billy Graziadei of Biohazard answers such questions as What are your best and worst traits? When was the last time you cried? Have you ever been in a self drive car? and What was the last video game you Played?
Show Notes:
Cru Sox - https://www.crusox.com/
Biohazard - https://www.facebook.com/BiohazardDFL/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Bob Balch of Fu Manchu answers such questions as Who would you want to play you in the movie of The Bob Balch Story? How do you make a bad day better? What profession do you think doesn't get enough credit? and What was the last board game you played?
Show Notes:
Fu Manchu - https://www.facebook.com/FuManchuBand
Bob Balch - https://www.facebook.com/bob.balch.33
https://www.playthisriff.com/ https://drizly.com/ - Bob would be a spokesmen for their delivery of beer to him! https://www.bobgear.com/ - The Bob Stroller https://www.reverendguitars.com/guitars/bob-balch-signature - Bobs signature guitar https://www.facebook.com/FIREFALLofficial last track he downloaded
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Brandon Kellum of American Standards tells us what one thing he should change about himself, he talks about his passion for retro gaming and his musical "guilty pleasures".
Show Notes:
American Standards - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanStandards/
American Standards - http://AmericanStndrds.bandcamp.com/merch
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Johnny Crowder of the band Prison and also the CEO of Cope Notes tells us What gets too much attention in the media? and answers Would he rather be the best player on a terrible team or the worst player on a great team? Is he a good or bad loser? and What gives him hope? amongst other things.
Show Notes:
https://copenotes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CopeNotes
https://www.facebook.com/prisonfl
Johnnys Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Zb_TLhPOw
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Ryan McCombs of Soil talks to us about the fact that turkeys can't fly, his love of mashed potatoes and we find out what "A Ryan McCombs Day" would look like.
Show Notes:
Soil - http://www.soiltheband.com/
Soil - https://www.facebook.com/SOiLmusic/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Class Grenayde from German metal band Lord Of The Lost joins us and talks to us about his greatest adrenaline rush; what he would like to be amazing at and just how good of a cook he is.
Show Notes:
Lord of the Lost - https://www.lordofthelost.de
Lord of the Lost - https://www.facebook.com/lordofthelost
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Dan Cleary of Canadian metal band Striker joins us and tells us among other things; what he has an irrational fear of, who is the messiest person he knows and which one of the 7 dwarfs he would be.
Show Notes:
Striker - https://www.striker-metal.com/
Striker - https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal/
Dans favourite Pizza Place - https://www.panago.com/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Arya Goggin of Skindred joins us and tells us among other things, what Arya Goggin Day would look like, which song he just has to sing along with and which talent he wishes he had.
Show Notes:
Skindred - https://www.facebook.com/skindredofficial/
Skindred - http://skindred.net/
Skindred - http://youtube.com/skindredofficial1
RockDown Podcast https://www.facebook.com/RockDownPodcast https://www.instagram.com/rockdownpodcast info@RockDownPodcast.com https://twitter.com/TheRockDownPod1
Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
Brian Forsythe of Kix joins us and tells us among other things, what the most expensive thing he has ever broken is, what makes him roll his eyes and what he is scared of.
Show Notes:
Kix - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKIX
Brian Forsythe - https://brianforsythe.com/
Brian Forsythe (FB) - https://www.facebook.com/Brian-Damage-Forsythe-115269085177368/
Brian Forsythe (YT) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGzMxQ7jWShPPEnIeTCCLw
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
We are joined by Raven of Raven Black where we ask her among other things, Have you ever taken revenge on someone? Do you have any good luck charms? and when was the last time you played a prank on someone.
Show Notes:
Raven Black https://www.facebook.com/ravenblackband
https://www.ravensrejects.com/
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
We are joined by Mark Schenker of Kix where we ask him among other things, do you believe in karma? What have you done and not owned up to? and are you good at keeping secrets.
Show Notes:
Mark Schenker https://www.instagram.com/markschenker https://www.facebook.com/markschenker
Sun Dogs Band https://www.facebook.com/TheSunDogsBand https://www.sundogsband.com https://www.youtube.com/sundogsband
Kix https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKIX http://www.kixband.com http://instagram.com/kixband https://www.youtube.com/KIXtoob
Brian Forsythe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGzMxQ7jWShPPEnIeTCCLw https://www.instagram.com/forsythe.brian
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Intro : Delusion by We Are The Catalyst http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com
This week we are joined by Blake Clawson of BrokenRail. He answers questions from does he believe in the afterlife to what foods he just doesn't get.