dankojones: Recent Episodes
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This is the Official Podcast Of Danko Jones. Danko is joined by comedian Nick Flanagan to talk about just about anything and everything. Sometimes they're joined by a special guest too. It's fun stuff all around.
Donald Tardy, drummer of Obituary, returns to the podcast to talk about the band’s recent livestreams (obituarylive.com), touring with Slayer, The Florida Metal Fest and taking care of homeless cats for Donald’s Metal Meowlisha (facebook.com/meowlisha)
Ian D’Sa, guitarist of Billy Talent, returns to the podcast to talk about guitars, recording guitars and getting through the pandemic.
The Queen of Scream herself, Darby Mills jumps on the podcast to talk about The Darby Mills Project and Flying Solo.
Walter Hoeijmakers is the co-founder and artistic director of the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland. Roadburn happens every April and showcases every genre in the heavy music realm. Walter and Danko discuss the festival and where it’s headed.
Steven Page jumps on the podcast to talk about musical theatre, going back to school, Trans-Canada Highwaymen and his weekly virtual live shows from his basement.
I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes. This episode is the first appearance of Damian Abraham, singer of Fucked Up and host of the Turned Out A Punk podcast, on the podcast. Originally aired in February of 2012 Ep. #18, this was the beginning of many many Damian Abraham appearances and many more to come. Nick Flanagan is the co-host of this podcast and has his own Nick Flanagan Weakly podcast as well.
I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes. Eddie Van Halen passed away this week and I thought it would be nice to revisit Episode #114 from 2015 with Ian Christe where we talked about Eddie Van Halen and the idea of him as a frustrated avant-garde artist.
I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! I’m taking a break from the podcast for a few weeks but posting old episodes like this one with Lydia Criss, ex-wife of Peter Criss and author of “Sealed With A Kiss”, her autobiography documenting her time in the Kiss camp. This was originally episode #49 from 2013.
I have been doing a podcast for 9 years! While I take a short break from the podcast, I’m posting past episodes that may have been forgotten. Here’s a chat with Henry Rollins from 2012, originally episode 28. In this episode’s introduction, I also explain the background to my noise project, Throat Funeral, and the OU812112 album.
Blaine Cartwright, singer/guitarist of Nashville Pussy, jumps on the podcast to talk about touring with ZZ-Top, recording the new Nine Pound Hammer album, Daniel Rey and Blaine’s new spoken word album - Blaine Cartwright’s Hilarious History Of High As Hell (Nashville Pussy guitarist, Ruyter Suys makes a guest appearance too!)
Singer/Guitarist Tuk Smith is on the podcast to talk about his Covers From The Quarantine e.p., his upcoming debut album, feuding with the Kiss Army, the Atlanta rock scene and singing on the road.
Isaiah Radke, bassist of Radkey, hops on the podcast to talk about Fishbone, Jools Holland, The Misfits, Dave Grohl and Jack White.
Lee Aaron, one of the greatest hard rock singers, jumps on the podcast to talk shop with Danko.
Episode #234: Jerry Montano (Hellyeah, Danzig, Adema, Nothingface, The Deadlights) by dankojones
Guitarist Sean Kelly hops on board the podcast to chat about all things rock - Dio, Dee Snider, Billy Gibbons, Lee Aaron, Helix, Brian Vollmer, classical guitar albums and his book - Metal On Ice.
Author Corbin Reiff is on the podcast to discuss his new book - Total Fucking Godhead, the biography on Chris Cornell. He talks about research for the book, Cornell’s various bands and Corbin's previous book, Lighters In The Sky.
Singer/Guitarist of The OBGMs, Densil McFarlane joins Danko to talk about starting the band, getting into rock, The Carps, social media and, of course, the pandemic.
Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts jumps on the podcast to talk about the new Dirty Ghosts single - Strange Weather. The chat also covers her previous band Parchman Farm, Katon W. De Pena, Derrick Beckles, moving to San Francisco and The Red Room Orchestra.
Danko showcases 16 bands that are either defunct or missing in action. Here’s a chance to either get to know bands you might’ve missed out on or reacquaint yourself with bands you might’ve forgotten. (some featured bands - Perm, Crunt, Bionic, Beaver, The Exploding Hearts, Silver, The Illuminati and many more)
Nick Sewell returns to the podcast to talk about his band - Mount Cyanide. Mount Cyanide’s fantastic debut album is available at mountcyanidemetal.bandcamp.com
Danko features 10 more electrifying RNR bands playing today. There needs to be a cohesive Rock N’ Roll scene and this episode is an attempt. Bands spotlighted - The Planchettes, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, Romano Nervoso, The OBGMs, Zig Zags, Sheer Mag, Gorilla, The Chris Lee Band, Saint Agnes, Robert Pehrsson’s Humbucker.
Guitar wizard extraordinaire, Jordan Ziff jumps on the podcast. Besides the usual lockdown talk, Jordan talks to Danko about being in Ratt, playing in Marty Friedman’s band and his upcoming solo album.
Nick calls in to catch up with Danko during lockdown to talk about Nick’s lockdown purchases like Nintendo games, Looney Tunes t-shirts, an alligator keyboard and Dragonlance audio books. Yeah, it’s podcast gold.
Phil Rind is back on to debate Danko - Beatles vs Rolling Stones. Phil argues for the Beatles, Danko argues for the Stones. Listen to see who wins.
Matt Reber, bassist for the LEGENDARY New Bomb Turks, is on the podcast to catch up with Danko. Talk revolves around the Sjock Festival, books, Chet Weise, Blaine Cartwright, Mixed Deuce, Obnox, Bernies and them good old days.
Ace Von Johnson, guitarist for L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat, jumps on the podcast. Talk swings from Covid-19 to Tracii Guns, Tony Higbee, Riki Rachtman, rescue dogs, Cinderella, John Christ and the required Danzig album chat.
Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book with super producer Ted Templeman. It’s a fantastic tome called - Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life In Music.
Todd Kerns returns to the podcast to talk about one of the greatest films ever made - Bachelor Party.
Ted Aguilar, guitarist for the legendary Death Angel, returns to the podcast to talk about being nominated for a Grammy, their participation in the Bay Strikes Back tour and their new beer - Divine Defector. Also, an update on drummer Will Caroll’s recent bout with Covid-19.
Patrick Muzingo, drummer for Junkyard, jumps on the podcast to talk about the formation of Junkyard - one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands to come out of LA and with an extraordinary punk rock pedigree.
Daniel Dekay returns to the podcast for a 3rd time to debate Danko on Kiss. This time it’s a debate on one song - I Still Love You - off of Creatures Of The Night. Daniel loves it, Danko not so much
Episode #216: Mike Watt (Minutemen, Firehose, Dos, Mike Watt & The Missing Men, mssv) by dankojones
Damian drops by to hang with Danko and Nick. Talk covers Public Enemy, Kid Rock, Beto O’Rourke, Matty Matheson, Nick’s sister - Sarah, Johnny Ramone, Damian’s Vice Show - The Wrestlers and Nick’s bang-on Dr. Phil impression.
Don Jamieson returns to talk about his new album on Metal Blade - Denim & Laughter. Since this is his third appearance on the podcast, Don becomes the newest member of the Black Coffee Brigade!
Johnny Gorilla makes an appearance on the podcast to talk about the two records he put out in 2019 that made Danko’s Top album list - Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s Very Uncertain Times & Gorilla’s Treecreeper. Johnny also asks Danko a very personal question and Sarah Jane discusses Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and The Beastie Boys.
Comedian Chris Locke joins Nick and Danko on this episode to talk about making comedy, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Dick Cavett, Don Rickles, Brad Garrett and MasterClass online courses.
On the eve of his 200th episode, Nate Goyer of The Vinyl Guide is on the podcast to talk about producing his own wonderful podcast and, of course, records records records!
Nick drops by to review 2019. Talk revolves around Nashville Pussy, Black Moon, Volbeat, Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, New Year’s resolutions and Nick’s deep dive into retro video games.
Sebastian Thomson, drummer for Baroness, jumps on the podcast to talk about hooking up with Baroness, Trans Am, the Washington D.C. scene, Weird War, Publicist, studying for his Phd in physics and getting nominated for a Grammy.
Episode #207: Ika Johannesson & Jon Jefferson Klingberg (Blood Fire Death, The Swedish Metal Story) by dankojones
Episode #208: Jason McMaster (Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Evil United, Broken Teeth) by dankojones
Episode #205: Todd Kerns (Toque, Age Of Electric, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators) by dankojones
Episode #204: Ayal Senior (Sacred Lamp, Medusa Editions) & Nick Flanagan (Nick Flanagan, Weakly) by dankojones
Phil Rind is back on the podcast to discuss Awakening, Sacred Reich’s first album in 23 years. Talk revolves around making the new album, drummer Dave McClain, new guitarist - Joey Radziwill, Jello Biafra, karaoke, Phil Demmel & Violence and U2.
Episode #202: A Discussion On Terrace House w/ Bethy Squires (Vulture, Vice, @BethyBSQU) by dankojones
Tony Higbee, guitarist for The Tom Keifer Band and singer/guitarist of The East Side Gamblers joins Danko on the podcast to discuss all things rock, joining Tom Keifer’s band, Chemokaze, Damon Johnson, The Wildhearts, Big Wreck and his love for Canadian rock music.
To celebrate the 200th episode, Danko celebrates the hard rock bands that have keeping the flame of rock alive. Thank you to The Supersuckers, Backyard Babies, Nashville Pussy, New Bomb Turks, The Hellacopters, Rocket From The Crypt, The Leather Uppers, The Bellrays, The Hives, Hardcore Superstar and Volbeat.
Episode #198: Annual Q&A with Nick Flanagan (Nick Flanagan Weakly Podcast) by dankojones
Neal Brothers potato chips are the best chips in the world. Peter Neal, one half of Neal Brothers foods, jumps on the podcast to talk about their incredible potato chips, tortilla chips, their mayonnaise, their cannabis edibles, Chef Vikram Vij, Chef Chuck Hughes, their 30 Acts Of Goodness, the O’Grady’s Sour Cream & Bacon potato chip, and the possible Kiss Chip.
Damian and Nick drop by to chit chat. This is Part 2 of a Black Coffee Brigade summit that started on Nick Flanagan’s Nick Flanagan Weakly podcast.
Devin Townsend returned to the podcast while Danko was at the Namm show in Los Angeles this past January to talk about attending Namm, Mutation, The Wildhearts, Chris Jericho and Tiffany. His brilliant new album, Empath, is out now.
Danko features 9 new exciting RNR bands playing out there today.
There needs to be a cohesive Rock N’ Roll scene and this episode is an attempt.
Bands spotlighted - Prima Donna, Telephone Lovers, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons, Royal Republic, Here Lies Man, King Gizzard &The Lizard Wizard, Public Animal, The Freeks, The East Side Gamblers and Radkey.
Episode #190: Damon Johnson (Black Star Riders, Brother Cane, Alice Cooper) by dankojones
Episode #184: Christopher Ward (Is This Live? book, Famous Lost Words Podcast) by dankojones
Danko talked to Derek Emerson, Shawn Chirrey and Simon Harvey about their new book on Toronto Hardcore Punk called Tomorrow Is Too Late. Even though this a deep dive into Toronto Hardcore, it’s very relatable to any scene in any city. Order through: uxbpresscanada.bigcartel.com in Canada & uxbpress.bigcartel.com for the world. (Songs played - 1. M.S.I. Just For Once, 2. Direct Action - I Like Speed)
Danko talks to Cam Hayden of Futility Comics. Cam is one of the twelve illustrators who he collaborated with on his first book - I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY on Feral House Books.
Away from Voivod returns to the podcast to talk about his participation in Danko’s book, I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY, Away’s artwork and the new Voivod album - The Wake, coming out this September through Century Media.
Danko talks to Gary Dumm and Valient Himself, two of the twelve illustrators for his first book I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY on Feral House books.
Danko caught up with guitarists Ricky Tillo, Tim Stewart and frontman J. Medeiros of thebandknives while they were in the studio working on their new album.
Joe Rico, lead guitarist of Sacrifice, is finally on the podcast to talk to Danko about playing in Japan, The Canadian Big 4 and his Stronghold JiuJitsu Academy (strongholdbjj.com).
Master singer, Jason McMaster, hops on the podcast for a second time to talk about his participation in the new dynamite musical project that is Howling Sycamore (out now on Prosthetic Records).
The legend himself, Mr. David Wilcox is on the podcast to talks with Danko about his career as a singer, songwriter and guitar hero.
Danko features 11 new exciting RNR bands playing today. There needs to be a cohesive Rock N’ Roll scene and this episode is an attempt. Bands spotlighted - Lüt, Faz Waltz, Big Kizz, Gin Lady, Wyldlife, The Cry, Death By Unga Bunga, Miraculous Mule, Biblical, Imperial State Empire and The Night Flight Orchestra
Ricky Warwick of The Black Star Riders is on the podcast to talk about the formation of The Black Star Riders, joining Thin Lizzy, Scott Gorham, recording with Joe Elliot and touring with Def Leppard.
Comedian Jim Florentine is finally on the podcast and talks to Danko about his comedy albums, Awful Jokes From My First Comedy Notebook, I’m Your Saviour and I Got The House, opening for Slayer, Californication, VH1’s That Metal Show and his upcoming book Everybody Is Awful (except you) which comes out February 2018.
Damian returns to the podcast to talk about his new upcoming Vice television show called “The Wrestlers”, music beefs and wrestling podcasts. (Outro music “Two Words: Suck It” by Teen Crud Combo)
Professor Rob Bowman is a Grammy award winner and one of the world’s top music authorities on Soul and R&B music. He is also Danko’s old university professor! He’s written countless liner notes and writes the program for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. If you count yourself a music fan, this episode is a must-listen. Professor Bowman jumps on the podcast to talk about soul singer, Jackie Shane, who has just released a career retrospective double album with The Numero Group called, “Any Other Way”.
Nick Flanagan returns to the podcast after over a year away and squashes the beef he had with Danko. Nick has a new comedy album called Wiped Privilege on Comedy Dynamics.
The legendary voice of Trouble, Eric Wagner jumps on the podcast to talk about Trouble, The Skull, Dave Grohl & Probot, Roadburn Festival, Blackfinger and the new Blackfinger album, “When Colors Fade Away”, on M-Theory Audio.
Harley Flanagan is on the podcast. ’Nuff said. The man, the legend. His book, “Hardcore: A Life Of My Own”, is an incredible read and out on Feral House books. Harley and Danko talk about writing the book, Motörhead, Anthony Bourdain and, of course, The Cro-Mags. This episode is a must-listen.
Mike Alonso, drummer of Flogging Molly, jumps on the podcast to talk about garage rock, Katmandu, Speedball, joining Flogging Molly, Metallica and tape trading.
Nick Sewell returns to talk about Biblical’s new album, “The City That Always Sleeps”, The Hellacopters, Glenn Danzig, The Misfits and The Dwarves. Nick Flanagan returns as well with his first appearance in over a year.
Tad Doyle returns to the podcast to talk about his new classical symphonic album, “Incineration Ceremony”, out on Yuggoth Records.
Danko chatted with Gil Garcia, the number one Paul Stanley lookalike in America. Talk revolves around Kiss and Gil’s experiences as the Starchild. When it comes to Kiss and the Kiss Army, this podcast is a Team Paul podcast. #TeamPaul
Devin and Danko met up at this year’s Graspop Metal Meeting to chit chat. It’s just two Canadians far away from home meeting up in Belgium!
Damian Abraham of Fucked Up brought Remo, The Urban Grower, onto the podcast at the Greenhouse Vapour Lounge to discuss all things marijuana. With the legalization of marijuana in Canada just around the corner, it’s a subject on everyone’s mind these days.
Phil Rind finally makes an appearance on the podcast. It’s been a long time coming and this episode doesn’t disappoint. Danko and Phil talk about Phil’s upcoming spoken word show at Wacken Open Air, James Hetfield, Don Jamieson & Eddie Trunk, being a grammar cop, Teenage Time Killers and 30 years since their debut album - Ignorance.
Jocke Berg, lead singer for Hardcore Superstar, jumps on the podcast to talk about Plasma Blast, CJ Sleez, live albums, Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Lemmy & Motörhead, Ronnie James Dio, Nifelheim and Van Halen.
Metal Blade Records resident comedian, Don Jamieson, returns to the podcast to talk about VH1’s That Metal Show, Black Star Riders, Philomena Lynott & Thin Lizzy, Andrew “Dice” Clay, Dave Mustaine, Gunfire-N-Sodomy, Blonde and Crossbones and his latest album, “Communication Breakdown”, out on Metal Blade Records.
The one and only David Vincent caught up with Danko to talk about all his new musical projects. They discuss his new outlaw country project, joining The Head Cat, making videos, living in Austin, Texas, voiceover work for “Realm Of The Damned”, and his appearance in Josh Vargas’ “Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre” film.
Tommy Victor, lead singer and guitarist for Prong, stopped by the podcast to talk about the beginnings of Prong, CBGB, Glenn Danzig, Samhain and Paul Raven. (special appearance by Derrick Green)
Dave Brownsound sat down with Danko during a short tour together this past April. Talk revolved around Ian D’Sa, Kerry King, Anthrax, Black Cat Attack, Brown Brigade and Danko’s Death Angel jacket.
Arve Isdal, a.k.a. Ice Dale, joins Danko to talk about Paul Stanley, Paul Di’Anno, King Ov Hell, Abbath & the band “I”, and rock t-shirts.
Toschie, singer of Audrey Horne, jumps on the podcast with Danko to talk about Kiss & Kiss tattoos, being a tattoo artist, Hank Von Helvete and The Garage in Bergen, Norway.
The one and only Dave Hodge, legendary NHL hockey sportscaster, sat down with Danko to talk music, and only music! Dave is the biggest music fan Danko knows and this episode is the proof. If you’re a music fan, this episode is for you.
Legendary bassist, Sami Yaffa, talked to Danko about his award-winning travelogue show, Sound Tracker, that focuses on exciting music scenes from around the world. Talk also touched on David Johansen and The New York Dolls. Sound Tracker is a must-see show for every music fan out there, now in its third season!’
Danko pulls focus onto 10 new exciting RNR bands playing today. There needs to be a more cohesive Rock N’ Roll scene and this episode is an attempt. Bands spotlighted - The Biters, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Giuda, Dead Lord, Seventy-Seven, High Spirits, Broken Teeth, La Chinga, Dr. Boogie and Audrey Horne.
Aaron Keele, vinyl wheeler and dealer and one half of The Record Guys, joins the podcast to discuss the business of selling records, Youth Of Today, The Toronto Downtown Record Show, Stag Records, #NextLevelRecordCollecting, Power Records, Dr. Mind, Vortex Records and the vinyl resurgence.
Marty Friedman calls in from Tokyo to discuss his “Inferno” record from 2014 and gives a glimpse of his upcoming record. Talk turns to Shining, Deafheaven and, of course, Kiss. With this being his 3rd appearance, Marty joins The Black Coffee Brigade!
Doc Coyle returns to the podcast to talk about his newly launched superb podcast - “The Ex Man With Doc Coyle”, his new band, Vagus Nerve, and their new EP, “Visceral”.
Danko tracked down the legendary Mal Sharpe of comedic pranksters, Coyle & Sharpe, and the original “Man On The Street”. Talk revolves around the duo’s infamous jokes and bits, Mal’s solo albums, Andy Kaufman, Henry Rollins and Nardwuar the Human Serviette.
Circus Of Power’s Alex Mitchell (vocals) and Scotty Slam (drums) jump on the podcast to talk about their new tunes, new line-up, growing up in Toronto, how Scotty & Danko met and Alex Mitchell’s books like “The Strange Case Of The Flying Meatballs”.
Jan Terri, singer and viral sensation, talked to Danko about her most famous song - “Losing You” and the rest of her discography, opening for Marilyn Manson, Derrick Beckles & Hot Package, Justin Bieber and her dog, Denny. Jan also shows her talent as a very skillful impressionist. You don’t want to miss her Katharine Hepburn, Richard Nixon, Ed Sullivan and Donald Trump impressions.’
Harry Hess, singer and guitarist for Harem Scarem, jumped on the podcast while Danko was at Harry’s Vespa Studio working on the new album this past September. Harry talked about international fame versus homegrown fame, hanging out with Kerry King in Japan, touring with Foreigner and having number one songs in The Philippines. Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene (and The Black Coffee Brigade) makes an appearance to ask Harry a series of bullet questions too.
Dave Chandler, guitarist for the legendary Saint Vitus, is on the podcast via phone talking to Danko about their new album “Live Volume 2” on Season Of Mist Records, ear candling, The Herb Company, Saint Vitus reunion and Scott “Wino” Weinrich’s recent onstage guest cameo.’
Rob Urbanati, guitarist and lead singer of Sacrifice, jumped onto the podcast to talk about The Calgary Metalfest, writing songs, singing on tour, Eric Ratz, Brian Taylor and Danko singing “Iron Fist” with Sacrifice this past February in Toronto.
Ted Aguilar, guitarist of Death Angel, joins Danko to talk about all things Death Angel - their new album, “The Evil Divide”, and their new fan club, The Pack. Danko is the biggest Death Angel fan so this is a very special episode. Vocalist, Mark Osegueda, also drops by to talk about singing in D.A. and Metal Allegiance
London May, drummer of Samhain/Distorted Pony/Dag Nasty, joins Danko again to talk about his new album, Devilution: The Early Years 1981-1993, a collection of tracks that spans his wide musical career. Talk ranges from Dag Nasty and Reptile House to Samhain and The Circle Jerks. This is also the world premiere of London’s new group, Personelle. This is a must-listen episode!
Roger Costa, archivist/co-administrator of the Jeff Healey Estate, joined Danko to talk about Jeff Healey and the newly released album, “Heal My Soul”, a collection of very rockin’ lost Healey tracks. Talk also turned to Monster Records, Philip Sayce and the 50th Birthday celebration for Healey at Massey Hall this past May 2016.
Dregen met up with Danko in Stockholm this past June to talk about the Hellacopters reunion, Dregen’s solo album, The Backyard Babies, collecting vinyl and being a member of The Black Coffee Brigade!
Inge Johansson of Against Me jumps back on the podcast with Danko to talk about Kiss. It’s another Kiss-themed podcast! Topics include Umeå, no make-up era, Hot In The Shade, Eric Carr, Kiss on Twitter, meeting Gene and the future of the band.
Nick Flanagan rejoins Danko for their annual Q&A episode. Listener questions are answered. Outro music: “Take Breaks” by Brutal Knights.
Jason McMaster, singer of Broken Teeth/Dangerous Toys caught up with Danko to talk about the new Broken Teeth ep - “Bulldozer”, Tom G. Warrior, Gene Simmons, Lemmy, John Corabi, the “Too Much Trouble” book, Metallica boxsets, Charlie Sexton, Bobby Landgraf and the Broken Teeth (UK) band.
Entombed A.D. jumped on the podcast to talk to Danko during their Toronto stop back in April 2016, while on tour with Amon Amarth and Exmortus. The whole band joined Danko to talk about their new album, “Dead Dawn”, Chuck Berry, Chuck Billy, being Swedish and LG Petrov as the first Uber driver ever.
Ricky Tillo, guitarist for Lady Gaga, talked to Danko about them both being from Scarborough, Tim Stewart, Eddie Van Halen, Tosin Abasi, Mike Muir and his new rock band - Knives.
Abbath sat down with Danko, while in Toronto on his North American tour, to talk about Kiss and Motorhead…and even Van Halen.
Danny Young (Gluecifer, Smoke Mohawk, Bela B) jumps on the podcast to talk to Danko about Van Halen. Danny is the biggest Van Halen fan Danko knows. This is the 4th Van Halen-themed podcast episode but talk veers over to Bela B from Die Ärzte and Smoke Mohawk (*special thanks to Olle Burlin for tech rescues).
Adam Sewell (Stereo Dynamite Recordings) talked to Danko about working at The Record Peddler, playing in Monster Voodoo Machine, working with Simone Denny and managing Lacuna Coil.
Keaton De Pena, singer of the legendary Hirax, is on the podcast to talk about taking care of your voice on tour, Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead, being in charge of the the Lemmy statue, DJing at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, Phleg Camp, buying records and, of course, Hirax!!!
Chris Bruni is the owner of Profound Lore Records, one of the most interesting and heaviest music labels around. Danko drove to Kitchener, Ontario to talk to Chris at Profound Lore HQ about running a record label, living in Kitchener, experimental music, melody in music and his background in classical music.
Greg Renoff is the author of “Van Halen Rising”, which documents Van Halen early years. Danko and Greg discuss the book, David Lee Roth’s lost movie, “Crazy From The Heat”, and Van Halen on Twitter.
Mille Petrozza, singer/guitarist of the legendary metal band - Kreator, met up with Danko to talk about the first time they met, Metallica, Wacken Open Air Festival, The Scorpions, Rocket From The Crypt, online comments and, of course, Kreator.
Frank Novinec of Hatebreed (Ringworm, Integrity, Terror) jumps on the podcast to talk KISS, nothing but KISS and his time on The Kiss Kruise. Hold on to your hats because this is 100% KISS ARMY talk. This episode is guaranteed to turn Kiss haters into Kiss Army members.
Inge Johansson (The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Against Me) talked to Danko about Glenn Danzig’s new album, “Skeletons”, The Danzig Legacy TV Special and attending a Danzig aftershow. This is an in-depth talk between two über-Danzig fanatics. Who doesn’t love Glenn Danzig? This episode is Glenn Danzig from beginning to end.
Danko caught up with Michel “Away” Langevin, drummer for the legendary Voivod, arguably Canada’s greatest band ever, when they both played in Eindhoven, Holland, for SpeedFest. Talk ranged from Hellfest, future plans, Voivod’s formation, Blacky’s hairstyle, Michel’s artwork, Tau Cross and Danko’s Voivodian name.
Danko caught up with Donald Tardy, drummer of Florida Death Metal legends, Obituary, at SpeedFest this past fall in Eindhoven, Holland. Talk ranged from their latest album, “Inked In Blood”, his “Metal Meowlisha” - caring for 25 feral cat colonies and the first annual Florida Metal Fest in Tampa on January 30th, 2016.
Mitch Malloy spoke to Danko about his time as the lead singer of Van Halen and his career in music. Also, be sure to check out the documentary, “Mitch Malloy: Van Halen’s Lost Boy”, on Youtube, for more info on Mitch’s stay in Van Halen.
Ian Christe, owner of Bazillion Points book publishing company, stops by the podcast for a second time. This time Danko and Ian talk about Van Halen, specifically Eddie Van Halen. Christe authored “Everybody Wants Some”, the biography on Van Halen. This isn’t just for Van Halen fans.
Derrick Green, singer of Sepultura, met up with Danko, while both were on tour, to talk about John Joseph & The Cro-Mags, vegetarianism, Sammy Siegler, DVDASA, Sam Spiegel & Maximum Hedrum.
Marty Topps stops by the podcast to discuss his comedy records - “A Loving Tribute To TapouT”, “A Very TapouT Christmas” and “LIVE! From the Rotary Club”, TapouT Clothing, Jeff Jimmeries, The Devil’s Advocate, Ween, Lonely Island, Adam Sandler, Weird Al and Devo.
Derrick Beckles of TV Carnage and Adult Swim’s HOT PACKAGE joins Danko and Nick for a second time to talk about this year’s season of Hot Package, Judith Light, Steven Seagal, Donald Trump, “Why? With Hannibal Buress”, David Choe, and his new sitcom with Courtney Love called “The Hopes”.
Nita Strauss, guitarist in The Alice Cooper band, joins Danko to talk about Marty Friedman, That Metal Show, Bob Ezrin, Ralph Macchio, Steve Vai and Crossroads, Jermaine Jackson, Glen Sobel, The L.A. Kiss, Paul Stanley and, of course, Alice Cooper.
Scott Middleton, guitarist from The Cancer Bats, drops by the podcast for a second time to talk about presenting Black Sabbath with a lifetime achievement award, touring with Danzig, Bat Sabbath/Xanadudes/Glenn Danko, Jeff Healey, recording with Ross Robinson and…Glenn Danzig.
Comedian Tim Gilbert drops by the podcast to talk about his album - “Please Help Me I Am Very Sick”, Billy Ray Cyruss, live tweeting, Lenny Kravitz, Andrew W.K., hosting comedy shows
Danko met up with Chris Slorach, bassist of Metz, during the Southside Festival this past summer to talk about Sub Pop Records, Ian Mackaye, Nick Flanagan, Wrong Hole, Project 9, Six Finger Satellite, Trans Am, Danko’s first band - Horshack, Turned Out A Punk, Mark Arm, Steve Jones and Mudhoney.
Dregen appears on the podcast for a second time to talk to Danko about his solo album trek, Michael Monroe, The Backyard Babies reunion and their new album - “Four By Four”.
Danko sat down with Jim Rota, Jason Diamond and Josh Diamond last September on the Motörboat cruise to talk about Metallica. It’s all about Metal Up Your Ass & Eet Fuk.
Danko spoke to Martin Ain (Celtic Frost/Hellhammer) backstage at The Greenfield Festival in Interlacken, Switzerland this past June. Talk ranged from his “Karaoke From Hell” event, Montreaux Jazz Festival, Mayor Of Zurich, his kaiju toy collection, next level record collecting, David Hasselhoff, Robert Michum’s “Calypso Is Like So”, Todd McFarlane and Alan Moore.
Danko journeyed to London, Ontario to speak to Brian Vollmer, lead singer of Helix. Talk ranged from their classic song - “Rock You”, Lemmy Kilmister, Brian Robertson & Motorhead, independent records, cover bands, Traci Lords, Richard Pryor, Rip Taylor, Mike “Bubbles” Smith & The Trailer Park Boys, Sebastian Bach and Brian’s Bel Canto teachings.
Damian Abraham (Fucked Up) makes his return to the podcast. We talk about N.W.A., Damian’s podcast - Turned Out A Punk, Crust Punk, his “Canadian Cannabis” Vice documentary series, band beefs, haters, his “Super Snack Bros” show on The Food Network and his “More Than Music” CBC Q column.
Nick gets together with Danko for the annual Q&A episode. Listeners’ questions are answered along with Nick’s impressive collection of impressions.
To celebrate the one hundredth podcast, Danko takes a look back at the last 99 episodes featuring highlight moments with Phil Campbell, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Jim Rota, Eddie Spaghetti, Duff McKagan, Damian Abraham, Henry Rollins, Jim Breuer, Brendan Canning, Lydia Criss and Nick Flanagan.
(“Swampcast” intro by Lochlin Cross and Friends)
Barrett Martin, drummer of The Walking Papers (and Screaming Trees/Mad Season/Tuatara) joins Danko for a third time to talk about his induction into The Black Coffee Brigade, his upcoming book project, Electronic Music, “Underworld” by Tuatara and his recent recording with blues legend, Cedell Davis, and his album “Last Man Standing”.
Cam Pipes, vocalist for 3 Inches Of Blood, met up with Danko to chat about Dungeons & Dragons, Metallica’s Through The Never film and Cam’s Rush cover band - Xanadudes.
Dan Burke, legendary Toronto Rock promoter, sat down with Danko and Nick to talk about The Last Rock Show, The White Stripes, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Iggy Pop, NXNE, the triple header and rock bands today.
Recently in London, Danko met up with Rise Above Records head, Lee Dorian (Cathedral/Napalm Death), to talk about Church Of Misery, Gaz Jennings & Death Penalty, Lucifer, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Blood Ceremony, Black Sabbath, psych bands and Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell.
SNL and SCTV alumna, Robin Duke, sits down with Danko and Nick to talk about Gilda Radner, Martin Short, SNL, Mr. T, Don Rickles, Eddie Murphy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, her comedy troupe - “Women Fully Clothed” and her new series - “Man Seeking Woman”.
Danko caught up with comedian and VH1’s That Metal Show co-host, Don Jamieson to talk about stand-up comedy, performance, Metal Blade Records, Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Florentine, Jason McMaster, Terrorizing Telemarketers & Meet The Creeps.
Danko sits down with Björn Strid, singer of Soilwork, to discuss his AOR/Classic Rock-inspired side band - Night Flight Orchestra, and their new upcoming album, “Skyline Whispers”.
Danko sits down with Björn Strid, singer of Soilwork, to discuss his AOR/Classic Rock-inspired side band - Night Flight Orchestra, and their new upcoming album, “Skyline Whispers”.
Jim Rota, singer/guitarist of Fireball Ministry, brings bassist Scott Reeder (Kyuss/The Obsessed/Fireball Ministry) onto the podcast to talk about High On Fire, Dave Grohl, Lemmy Kilmister, opening for Opeth, and how Dave Ellefson is a hero.
Ron Sexsmith dropped by to talk to Danko and Nick about producer Jim Scott, José Contreras, Andy Kim, touring Japan, Sara McLachlan, Kim Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Engelbert Humperdinck and puns.
Danko meets up with Allison Wolfe singer of Sex Stains (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) to catch up, reminisce and apologize. Talk goes from opening for Cold Cold Hearts to opening for The Melvins, Glenn Danzig, London May, Calvin Johnson, The Make-Up and living in Los Angeles.
George Pettit (Dead Tired, Alexisonfire) and Megan Pettit (@meganshpettit) dropped by to chat with Nick and Danko about performing stand-up comedy, writing for television, online comments and music industry weasels.
Danko and Nick met up with Eddie Spaghetti, singer/bassist of The Supersuckers, to talk about The Spaghetti Family Podcast, The Turkey And Mr. Bear book, Blaine Cartwright and The Traveling Wilburys, Rick Allen and Johnny Ramone.
Guitarist, Alex Skolnick, checks in with Danko to talk about his monumental world music project - Planetary Coaltion, Kiran Ahluwalia, Shakti, Rodrigo y Gabriela, his Louder Education show and Testament.
The Diamond Brothers sat down with Danko while on the Motörboat to discuss the making of “The Ballad Of Danko Jones”, Elijah Wood, Mike Watt, Lee Dorrian, Zelda Williams, The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, Atomic Bitchwax and High On Fire
Another Motörboat podcast - this time Danko sits down with the great comedian, Big Jay Oakerson, to talk comedy, performance and Andrew Dice Clay.
While on the Motörhead Motörboat cruise, Danko caught up with Motörhead guitarist, Phil Campbell, to talk about Phil Campbell’s All Starr Band, Fireball Ministry, pranking Testament & Duff McKagan and The Campbell Comedy Corporation.
While in Miami, waiting to board the Motörhead Motorboat cruise ship, Danko caught up with Juan Montoya (Torche, MonstrO, Stallone) to talk about his wonderful artwork, Kiss, Dave Mustaine, Metallica, Mastodon and Doyle.
A talk with Hoya Roc, bassist for legendary New York Hardcore band - Madball. Danko and Hoya talk about Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front, The Soundwave Festival, Hoya’s clothing line - Casa De Roc and Madball’s 8th album - “Hardcore Lives”. Hoya Roc for President!
Danko sits down with SAMHAIN members, London May & Steve Ling to discuss the 30th anniversary tour for Initium. Brand new guitarist, Peter Adams (Baroness) joins in too. This talk took place the morning after their first jam. Son Of Sam and Distorted Pony are also discussed.
John Garcia (Kyuss, Unida, Hermano, Slo-Burn) stopped by to talk about his new S/T solo album and the song, “5000 Miles”, that Danko wrote for him. It’s a Bromance, folks.
Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene joins Danko and Nick for another casual conversation about scoring the Paul Schrader film - "The Canyons", James Deen, Filter, Neutral Milk Hotel, 90's R&B jams, Blind Vengeance & Daniel Richler.
Danko recently talked to Jim Rota, singer and guitarist in Fireball Minstry, and producer of Dave Grohl’s superb “Sound City” documentary. They talked Kiss, Jesse Margera, the new Foo Fighters HBO show - “Sonic Highways” and how Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue is just about the coolest guy in the world.
Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden sat down with Danko back in 2003 to talk about singing techniques. This discussion originally aired back when Danko was conducting his “Singer’s Clinic” series. Here it is again for all to hear.
Danko caught up with Metal Blade founder and CEO, Brian Slagel, to talk about Ratt, Don Jamieson, Jim Florentine, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Kiss, Gwar and Sacred Reich.
Sean Cullen, comedian extraordinaire, returns to the podcast to talk to Danko and Nick about Stephen King, his “Seanpod” podcast, marriage and Edward G. Robinson.
Guitar Legend, Marty Friedman, makes his second appearance on the podcast to talk about KISS with Danko and to discuss the details of his new album - INFERNO, which features Jason Becker, Jorgen Munkeby, Alexi Laiho and Danko out on Prosthetic Records.
Nick and Danko conduct their first Q&A podcast episode. Listen to them talk about birds, bagels and a brainstorm session that yields the title of Nick's second comedy album.
A discussion (via Skype) with Bazillion Points (Only Death Is Real, Murder In The Front Row) publisher, Ian Christe, about Daniel Ekeroth, Tom Gabriel Fischer, Harald Oimoen, Van Halen and running a book company in 2014.
Damian Abraham makes his 6th podcast appearance and talks to Nick and Danko about Old Beefs, The Best Show On WFMU, Zines and The Internet.
Danko and Nick sit down with rapper, Derek Christoff a.k.a. D-Sisive, to talk about comedy, wrestling and Coreyography.
Taken from GARAGE ROCK! - A COLLECTION OF LOST SONGS FROM 1996 – 1998, out on April 4th. Pre order at http://www.dankojones.com
Comedian Jason Rouse returns to the podcast on the eve of his new comedy album’s release. Get “Rotten” at jasonrouse.com. Talk swings from comedy, Jay Reatard, Juggalos to more comedy and Nick’s signature impressions.
Derrick Beckles drops by to talk about HOT PACKAGE - his television show on Adult Swim, TV Carnage, Totally For Teens, Tom Vu, Pat O’Brien and Perry Karamello.
A discussion with Sub-Pop Records co-founder, Bruce Pavitt, about his new photo book, "Experiencing Nirvana: Grunge In Europe 1989", documenting the 8 days he spent on the road with Nirvana and Tad.
Wade McNeil (Gallows/Alexisonfire) stops by the podcast and helps Danko and Nick kick off 2014. Talk swings from Australia to Taiwan to Thailand, Rob Zombie, Barry Taylor and Wade's "Video Clerk" show on Aux TV.
Barrett Martin, drummer for The Walking Papers (and Screaming Trees/Mad Season), returns to the podcast to discuss Ayahuasca, The Amazon, CeDell Davis and that Reno gig.
Nick brings comedian, Brent Weinbach, onto the podcast to discuss TV themes, Andy Kaufman and video game music from the 8 bit and 16 bit era, including Brent's Legacy Music Hour Podcast.
One of music's top tour managers joins Danko for an in-depth discussion of the Bay Area 80's Metal scene - Death Angel, Mordred and Paul Baloff. Doug has the distinction of being Slayer's first tour manager and tells a few stories.
Comedian extraordinaire, Andy Kindler, sat down with Danko and Nick during the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto to talk about Don Rickles, Jay Leno, Dane Cook, Adam Carolla, Bob Dylan and Ricky Gervais.
Scott Middleton, guitarist of The Cancer Bats, sat down with Danko and Nick to talk about Kvelertak, GWAR, The X-Cops/The Cops, Jason Newsted/Metallica, Phil Rind/Sacred Reich, White Zombie, Sean Yseult & her book - "I'm In The Band".
Duff (Guns N' Roses, Loaded, Walking Papers) returns to the podcast for a one-on-one discussion on writing, his autobiography - "It's So Easy", Krist Novoselic, reading fiction and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.
Jørgen Munkeby, singer/saxophonist/guitarist of the brilliant band, Shining (Norge), sat in on the podcast during the Toronto stop of their recent North American tour and talked to Danko and Nick Flanagan about the internet, John Zorn, Melissa Auf De Maur, Enslaved, The Roadburn Festival, Ihsahn, Black Metal and Nine Inch Nails.
Danko sat down with singer, Pete Stahl (Scream, Wool, Goatsnake) for a great discussion on Iggy Pop, singing on "Never Too Loud", Nick Raskulinecz, Rancho de la Luna, Ian Svenonius and city mayors.
Danko corralled both Dizzy Reed and Richard Fortus, Guns N' Roses & Dead Daisies members, during the Uproar Tour this past summer to chat about ZZ-Top, Billy Idol, Rihanna, joining Gun N' Roses, wearing capes and bowling with Chris Holmes.
Danko sat down with Barrett Martin (Walking Papers/Screaming Trees/Mad Season) for discussions about Zen painting, Nirvana, Three's Company, Steve Martin, Don Knotts & Fidel Castro.
Kevin Stewart-Panko, freelance music journalist and co-author of DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO DECLARE met up with Danko and Nick Flanagan to discuss how they met, touring, Slayer and of course, crossing borders.
This summer in Stockholm, Danko and JC caught up with Dregen (Backyard Babies, Hellacopters) and his producer, Pär Wiksten, to discuss his new solo album, suitably titled - "Dregen".
Danko caught up with Doc Coyle (ex-God Forbid) this summer on the Uproar tour and to talk Metal (like Morbid Angel, Megadeth), his recent departure from God Forbid and his new ventures.
Per Wiberg (Spiritual Beggars/Mojobone/King Hobo/ex-Opeth) met up with Danko during 2013's Hellfest in France for a sit-down session where they talked about Ihsahn, The Roadburn Festival, Candlemass, Whitesnake, Urban Dance Squad and Corrosion Of Conformity.
Nate Newton (Converge/The Doomriders) catches up with Danko to discuss The Doomriders and their new album, recording with Kurt Ballou, meeting Henry Rollins, the Embrace S/T album, "My War" by Black Flag, Ian Mackaye and Duff McKagan.
To celebrate the podcast's 50th episode, Leslie Feist and Brendan Canning join Danko and Nick to talk about Bruce Cockburn, A.C. Newman, performance tricks, Mastodon, Ron Sexsmith and kidney stones.
Danko recently caught up with Lydia Criss, the inspiration for the Kiss classic, “Beth”. It’s a one-on-one discussion about her incredible book, “Sealed With A Kiss”, about her marriage to Kiss drummer, Peter Criss.
Danko caught up with Harald Oimoen, co-author of "Murder In The Front Row" and D.R.I. bassist, while on tour via Skype and they talked about Metallimansion, Paul Baloff, "posers", Cliff Burton, Fred Cotton & Spasik Children and Watain.
Danko and Nick talk to writer and comedian, Paul Bellini about his book "The Fab Columns", Scott Thompson, Kids In The Hall, his "Do You Like To Watch" movie and comedic censorship.
Listen to Tad Doyle and Danko finally meet for the first time and talk about Tad's "8-Way Santa" album, Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth, Witch Ape Studio, The Roadburn Festival, Astral Communion & The "Busted Circuits And Ringing Ears" documentary on Tad.
Danko sits down with guitarist/producer Rob Caggiano to talk about The Damned Things, Anthrax, joining Volbeat, Temple Of The Black Moon and King Diamond.
Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent) and Cone McCaslin (Sum 41) gang up on Danko to talk about James Hetfield, Kerry King, Billy Gibbons and the term - "shy asshole confusion".
Danko sat down with Brant Bjork at The Soundwave Festival in Australia to talk about Kyuss Lives, Vista Chino, Mike Dean and growing up in the desert versus growing up in Toronto.
Danko and Damian sit down with Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Loaded) to talk about Punk Rock, Black Flag reunions, GNR, X Japan, Russia and playing with Axl in London.
Danko sits down for a one-on-one with Stuart Berman, author of TOO MUCH TROUBLE - A VERY ORAL HISTORY OF DANKO JONES. Talk swings from the Toronto music scene to Richard Kern, Mike Watt, Jello Biafra and Lemmy.
Danko and Damian Abraham (Fucked Up) tag team in Sydney, Australia for a sit-down with WWE legend, Chris Jericho, to talk about Fozzy and professional wrestling. This is our first of a series of 4 podcasts from the 2013 Soundwave Festival in Australia.
Danko discusses the comedic process with Nick Flanagan and this episode's guest, comedian Fraser Young.
George Pettit and Wade MacNeil sit down with Danko and Nick to talk about their recent Alexisonfire farewell tour, Memes, Neil Hamburger, The Bridle Path, Keith Morris and squid gut tureen.
Danko, Nick and Vish speak to author, Gordon Korman, about his beloved children's books (This Can't Be Happening At Macdonald Hall, The War With Mr. Wizzle, Who Is Bugs Potter?, No Coins Please, Don't Care High).
Biblical singer/bassist, Nick Sewell, drops by to chat with Nick Flanagan and Danko. Roky Erickson, Glen Danzig, Corrosion Of Conformity and the great Band Name Game is discussed and played. Outro Music - Married Man (Come Back) by Biblical
Comedian Jason Rouse drops by to chat with Danko and Nick Flanagan. Everything from All-Black Comedy Sunday, The Cro-Mags, Hole In The Sky Festival, to putting out comedy albums and comedians v.s. musicians are discussed. (Outro music – “Be Prepared” by Anger’s Curse)
Danko catches up with uber Kiss fanatic, Jonathan Fenno, to tell some great Kiss stories. This is for Kiss fans and non-Kiss fans alike.
Nick and Danko finally convene after a 6 month stretch to talk about Nick’s other podcast appearances, The Black Coffee Brigade, couch surfing, Nick’s impersonations and Chipotle versus Mexican Food.
Here's an old interview Danko did with Ian Mackaye (Minor Threat/Fugazi/The Evens) back in 2005 when he was doing his radio show. It has never aired until now.
Danko caught up with Opeth leader, Mikael Åkerfeldt, this past August at The Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany and talked about singing techniques, soft music and Kiss, a lot of Kiss.
A Special Live Taping with guest host, Vish Khanna, for the book release of TOO MUCH TROUBLE - A VERY ORAL HISTORY OF DANKO JONES with writer Stuart Berman and JC and Danko.
Danko sits down with Brendan Canning, Damian Abraham, JC and Jan Schwarzkamp from Visions Magazine to talk about Paul Schrader, Nick Flanagan, touring China, George Clinton, RaHoWa, STP and everyone in-between.
Danko sits down with Henry Rollins to talk about Joseph Stalin, Photography, Record Shopping, John Olson & American Tapes and Thurston Moore.
Danko caught up with Jim Breuer this past August at The Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany and talked about The Scorpions, That Metal Show, Rob Halford and fronting a metal band himself.
Damian Abraham from Fucked Up sits down with Danko and Nick for a second round of discussions: Scene Reports, Sub-Pop, Adele, Arcade Fire and Katy Perry.
Gary Taxali, graphic illustrator extraordinaire, sits down with Danko and Nick to talk about Long Gone John, Aimee Mann, The Grammys, children's books, Frank Kozic and Reverend Beatman.
Comedian Sean Cullen drops by to talk to Danko and Nick about Corky & The Juice Pigs, Dave Hodge, Toronto Mayor - Rob Ford, Gordon Pinsent, Luba Goy, SNL and The Love Guru.
Hanzi, Howard Stern Show Caller/Wackpacker, talks with Danko and Nick about...The Howard Stern Show. This particular episode is for Howard Stern Show fans only. Listener Beware!
This podcast is an article I wrote in Close-Up Magazine (closeupmagazine.net) back in February of 2009 on Eric Clapton called "The Mystery Of Eric Clapton". Hope you enjoy it.
Here's a column I did for the now defunct Mute Magazine out of Norway. This was my inaugural piece for the magazine so I played it safe and wrote about one of my favorite bands of all time, The Jesus Lizard. This was published back in 2005 and the band ha
Here's a column I did for Burning Guitars out of Hungary on my quandary with Steven Tyler on American Idol.
This podcast is an article I wrote in Close-Up Magazine (closeupmagazine.net) back in April of 2010 on one of Metal's greatest bands. Hope you enjoy it.
This podcast is a n article I wrote for Close-Up Magazine (closeupmagazine.net) back in March of 2009 about the time I saw a NEVERMORE poster hanging up on Meadow Soprano's bedroom wall in an episode of The Sopranos.
Here’s an article on Lady Gaga that I wrote for New Noise (now named Burning Guitars) out of Hungary.
Comedian/Punk Rock Singer Nick Flanigan joins Danko to talk about everything under the sun including opening for Aziz Ansari, crank phone calls, Neil Hamburger, touring with Our Lady Peace and working in a warehouse.
Comedian/Punk Rock Singer Nick Flanagan joins Danko again, this time to talk about everything from Black Flag to Black Metal, punk rock lodging, Jerry Only and how the both of them use "like", "you know" and "um" way too much.
Danko & Nick are joined by none other than Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene to talk about Danko and Brendan being roommates years ago, being an introvert amidst the "Social Scene", The Rolling Stones logo & R. Kelly covers.
Nick joins Danko for another session spent tackling pressing issues like Canzine, Twitter, Metallica, Battlefield Earth, Andrew Dice Clay and the Dan Aykroyd filmography.
Nick joins Danko to talk about all things Fun Fun Fun Fest including Danzig, Ted Leo, Ryan Gosling, Heavy D and more Danzig.
Danko and Nick are joined by comedienne Nikki Payne for a frank discussion on the highs and lows of show business, touring, crank phone calls, opening up for the punk band Tragedy and Jamaican patties.
Danko and Nick get together to discuss the European tour Danko just finished, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, meetings with Record Label Executives, Don Pyle & being in a band v.s. being a comedian.
The great Scott Thompson (The Kids In The Hall/ The Larry Sanders Show) joins us to talk about all things under the sun including Paul Bellini, The Philippines, The Kids In The Hall, Scott's Graphic Novel - The Hollow Planet, Nickelback and Celebutantes.
Patrick Pentland, singer/guitarist from the Rock Group Sloan hangs with Danko & Nick and ends up talking about tattoos, first impressions, celebrity reporting (pop-ed.celebedge.ca), Max Weinberg, Neil Peart & stand-up comedians.
Danko talks to Brann Dailor of Mastodon about doing a Number "2" on tour, the formation of Mastodon, Randy Rhoads, writing songs, Norm Macdonald and throwing Nick Flanagan under the bus. Thanks to Blue Mic Mircophones.
Wade McNeil, singer of Gallows & guitarist of Alexisonfire, sits down with Danko and Nick to talk about The Dead Coast, when Wade met Danko, Fucked Up, Jandek, The Frogs and the transition to Gallows from Alexisonfire.
Damian Abraham, singer of Fucked Up, drops by to talk to Danko and Nick about Straight Edge, Guns N' Roses, The Dave Foley Party Story, When Damian met Danko, Henry Rollins, Turbonegro, The Stooges and Fucked Up.
Danko sits down to talk about KISS with Cassius Morris (Creatures Of The Net Podcast). Enjoy a spirited discussion on “No Regrets”, New Members/Old Make-Up and Kiss merchandise. WARNING: This might not interest listeners who aren’t Kiss fans.
Danko and Nick sit down with filmmaker Sam Dunn to discuss “Metal Evolution”, Alice Cooper, Satan and even more Metal!
Hope you enjoy this new series of podcasts I’ll be doing. It’s simply me reading articles I’ve been writing in various Rock & Metal magazines for the last 6 years. This inaugural podcast has me reading an article I wrote for Close-Up Magazine (www.closeupmagazine.com).