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Good evening, everybody. It’s Thursday and time for another edition of Metal Mayhem ROC!

Tonight, show host Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno talks to Anthrax bass player Frank Bello about his new book "Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax".

Frank shares stories about meeting Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN as a 14-year-old and also tracking down Gene Simmons of KISS in a secluded recording studio. Awesome, true stories!!

Frank talks about music, family, and the band's plans in 2022. Vernomatic and Frank take a walk down heavy metal Memory Lane as the two discuss Rochester and central NY’s metal history.

Frank answers a few listener questions and we hear from some of Franks metal friends.

The two also pay tribute to the late “Dimebag” Darell Abbott and John Lennon. It’s an intensely powerful conversation with one of the nicest guys in Metal.

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Jon "The Vernomatic '' Verno welcomes Metal Mayhem ROC Correspondent Southern Cal to the show as the two take a peek behind the "Metal Curtain." Vern and Cal speak with industry professionals covering what it takes to put on National stadium shows as well as regional and local club gigs. The guy's get the low down on how and when live concerts can return.

Vernomatic also welcomes Randy Peck from the The Rochester Entertainment Group and the Montage Music Hall in Rochester NY. Randy shares what it takes to stage a club level show, working with the the touring bands crew as well as ironing out gig day logistics with local crews. Randy walks us through what hoops he had to jump through when hosting Rock shows during COVID, as well as the measures taken place to ensure the Club Show return of 2021.

Southern Cal has a talk with David Heath, a veteran of over 35 years working as a Production & Staging Coordinator of some of the biggest tours ever! From foreman to head of Transportation, he's worked with Metallica, Ozzy, U2, and Madonna. David also added his opinion of the state of touring for 2021.

Vernomatic and Southern Cal speak with Taylor Henry from a Florida Booking Company responsible for financing and promoting a nearly decade long yearly 80's Hair Metal Festival called "Eighties in the Park" hosted in Melbourne, Florida. From popular bands of the decade to iconic movie & TV cars, the event offers something for everyone. Taylor painted the picture of how this family business, originating as a cool idea, would grow into a three-day Rock Festival celebrating everything 80's. Then shared the next steps needed to when the live shows return.

Tonight's show gives us a chance to get the views and opinions from those whose livelihood in invested in the live music industry.

Big THANK YOU to Randy, David and Taylor for taking the time to speak with us tonight.

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Happy Holidays Metalheads. This week we are excited to share our visit with Chris Impellitteri and his band IMPELLITTERI.

For the first time ever, the Impellitteri catalog has been made available worldwide as Global Rock have released "Wake The Beast" a set that encompasses the Impellitteri story from 1987-2010. Every song here selected by Chris himself as to what he feels are the highlights from some 12 different releases. Weather it's fan favorite Rob Rock on vocals or the legendary Graham Bonnet behind the mic, one thing can be sure, the intensity never let's up.

Thru the years IMPELLITTERI band member alumni and hired guns have also played with legendary bands like Slayer, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, as well as
Headlining stages at the Sweden Rock Festival, Rock Fest Barcelona, Bang Your Head Festival, Busan Rock Festival (headliner) and countless sold out Japanese tours.
We had a chance to talk with Chris about theses career milestones and the process behind the new career spanning anthology 3 cd package. A great unique conversation filled with in-depth antidotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC.

Impellitteri's 2022's momentum has shifted into overdrive as it has just been announced yesterday that the Guitar virtuoso will be inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala, January 26,2023 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA.
"I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame. I want to thank the Hall and of course all of our amazing fans who continue to support Impellitteri year after year in virtually every country!" Although Chris has always stated Impellitteri "is a band not a solo artist" he has won numerous accolades for his guitar playing Guitar World and Guitar One Magazine officially named him one of the fastest guitarists of all time. Impellitteri will be Inducted along with the classic lineup of legendary band TWISTED SISTER. We welcome comments, good or bad on this discussion. Hit us up on Facebook, twitter or send a direct message at our website.

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Vernomatic talks with Kelly Nickels about New L.A.Guns CD "Renagades"
New Music from Armored Saint in our "Streaming For Vengeances" segment. We also profile new music from two up and coming bands - Spirit Adrift from Phoenix Arizona and Shrapnel from The U.K.

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On this episode, we welcome the “cooler than you’ll ever be” Jack of all trades, Keith Roth - veteran Sirius XM DJ, musician & frontman of The Dictators, & co-host of the “Rock Strap” podcast (with Don Jamieson). Keith dives deep into the evolution of his career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of satellite radio, the birth of the podcast, and the unique crossover of sports and rock culture. Listen as Keith discusses his early rock inspirations, brush-ins with our beloved music legends, and what it’s like to balance radio, podcasting, and performing in a band. Keith shares an insider’s look at Sirius XM’s “Ozzy’s Boneyard” & “Hair Nation” music programming, surprising athletes who are big Rock and Metal fans, & his journey to becoming the lead singer of the iconic New York underground band and other projects. Tune in for an episode jammed with an energetic mix of stories, laughs, and pure rock nostalgia!

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