Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

This is the place for all things classic rock/metal/new wave/punk/post-punk/pop and more. Dave brings 20 years of music journalism to the program. Joined by Shane aka "The Vinyl Master", this team gets details in interviews you won't find anywhere else! The program has featured exclusive chats with classic members of Deep Purple, Genesis, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Van Halen, KISS, Quiet Riot, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Manowar and more. Hitmakers Desmond Child, Martin Page, and Bruce Sudano have also stopped by. Check for new shows and clips every week!

Episodes

October 30, 2025 13 mins

In quite the rare moment, #DeepPurple co-founder #RitchieBlackmore dropped in to take us on an extraordinary journey through rock’s royal history: discussing the formation of the “Unholy Trinity of British Hard Rock and Heavy Metal” - (#LedZeppelin, Deep Purple and #BlackSabbath), and the Steve Wilson 2025 remix of Purple’s stately #MadeInJapan live album. Blackmore also remembers #OzzyOsbourne who died in July and the legacy of th...

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In an extremely rare moment, Deep Purple co-founder Ritchie Blackmore joined his wife and BlackmoresNight bandmate, singer Candice Night in an interview about her new, wonderful solo album “Sea Glass”, and opened up about his extraordinary life in rock. That’s where he offered his thoughts on his dear friend Jeff Beck.


Our full interview will be out soon!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Oh boy do we have a special show in store for YOU!!!

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October 27, 2025 30 mins


The boys are pleased to welcome back to the show #STYX singer and keyboardist #LawrenceGowan, who talks about their current tour, the release of their latest and 18th studio album Circling From Above, what it was like transitioning from a solo artist to a member of the band in a major line up revamp and more.


Check it out!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

Intro made in part w/ Drum Pa...

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In honor of the late #KISS legend #AceFrehley, we are revisiting our special presentation on the comprehensive history of rock music’s American capital city: DETROIT!!!


The gents are proud to present exclusive 2024 interviews, beginning with #KISS legend #PaulStanley who wrote the song that honors the theme of this special: #DetroitRockCity!


You’ll also hear from Stanley’s former bandmate #AceFrehley, along with #RikEmmett of...

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2018: We’re throwing it back to one of Dave and Shane’s first interviews together - before the podcast was formed, where they chatted with #SimpleMinds guitarist #CharlieBurchill about the legacy of “Don't You (Forget About Me)” from #TheBreakfastClub soundtrack, going into what would become their epic 1985 studio album #OnceUponATime, now celebrating 40 years! Enjoy!

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The boys are honored to welcome Living Colour legend #VernonReid who talks about his latest solo album “Hoodoo Telemetry”, released earlier this month on Artone / The Players Club Records.


The guitar phenom also shares his thoughts on the legacy of the band’s iconic single “Cult Of Personality” and how it still resonates today, using music as a tool to address political issues and more!


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October 1, 2025 3 mins

Oh yeah! The Motor City invasion is on!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

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#German power metal lords #Helloween are back with their latest album “Giants & Monsters”, dropped recently by Reigning Phoenix Music.


We had the pleasure of chatting with longtime drummer Daniel Loble about their creative approach going into this record, the many drum set ups used in the process, and his broader thoughts on metal today - including his reaction to the loss of the Prince of Darkness #OzzyOsbourne - who died a co...

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September 15, 2025 1 min

Up Next: Helloween!!!

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Rock of Nations with Dave & Shane: Origins Vol. 1
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The boys had a great chat with #LivingColour legend #VernonReid about the band’s 1988 smash hit “Cult of Personality” and the relevance many feel it has today. Reid stopped by the show to discuss his upcoming solo album “Hoodoo Telemetry” with the first single “Beautiful Bastard” out now! Full interview coming soon!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM)...

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We are thrilled to welcome legendary former #Eagles songwriter #DonFelder who discusses his new solo album “The Vault” which contains stunning performances by #JoeSatriani, #Toto stars #DavidPaich, #SteveLukather, #JoeWilliams, and #GregPhillinganes; plus renowned drummers #GregBissonette, #BrianTichy, and #ToddSucherman. Storied musicians #TimothyDrury, #NathanEast, #NinaWinter and #LennyCastro, also round out the all-star line up...

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The boys chatted with #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis, who took a moment to reflect on the albums “Jugulator” and “Demolition” from the late 1990s and early 2000s when Tim “Ripper” Owens fronted the band, famously replacing #RobHalford.


Full interview coming soon!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).

Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNatio...

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We just got word from #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis: there’s a new version of Priest’s “War Pigs” with Rob Halford and #OzzyOsbourne on the way!


They will be alternating vocal lines. 🤘🏾🤘🏻


Just awesome!

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Legendary #IronMaiden singer #BruceDickinson stopped by the show recently to talk about reworking his classic “Balls to Picasso” solo album from 1994 - making some of the tracks HEAVIER, NEW demos for an upcoming solo album, taking 2024’s The #MandrakeProject across America, his comic book series, that almost-metal supergroup with #RobHalford and #RonnieJamesDio (later #GeoffTate), how #IronMaiden is doing after the recent retireme...

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Here is MORE from our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”


We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship’s “We Built This City” and #Heart’s “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!


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July 26, 2025 32 mins

Dave and Shane are heartbroken, like all the rest of the great metal nations. Here we take a look back at the life of #OzzyOsbourne. RIP and Thank You.

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Our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”


We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship’s “We Built This City” and #Heart’s “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!

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We here at Rock of Nations are following Breaking News:


Acclaimed drummer #MattCameron has left #PearlJam after 27 years behind the tubs.


The 62-year-old former backbone of #Soundgarden posted this statement on social media:


“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” Cameron said. “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in ...

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